What and how to mulch plants
A mulch is a substance (e.g. bark or black plastic) which is applied to the surface of soil. The reduce the loss of water considerably and several mulches will also improve the soil. There are two groups of mulch, organic and inorganic. Inorganic ... [... more]
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Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue'
In the warmest gardens, this Mexican species is a fine perennial, dying down in autumn and usually protected with a mulch of bark against winter frosts. Elsewhere it has often been grown as a greenhouse pot plant, and makes an impressive shrubby ... [... more]
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Japanese Maple Care
Although beautiful and delicate looking, Japanese Maple trees surprisingly require very little care. The only annual task that benefits the plant is a mulch around, but not touching, the stem. Use well-rotted compost and apply it in early ... [... more]
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Paradeis Shells
 This colourful mulch is made from cockle shells farmed from managed UK sources. Colourful non-toxic waterproof dyes in laggon magenta or natural. In 7.5kg bag. [... more]
£20.00
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Leaf Blower / Shredder
Blows and picks up leaves grass small twigs and bits of paper. When in vacuum mode acts as a shredder to mulch debris and maximise bag capacity. We've tried and tested many blowervacs and this passes all of our checks with flying colours: power (2 kw) bl [... more]
£49.00
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Paradeis shells - 7.5 kg Magenta
This colourful mulch is made from cockle shells farmed from managed UK sources. Colourful non-toxic waterproof dye in magenta. 7.5kg bag (cover approx. 0.5 m2). Special Offer: Buy all three colours and you will be charged for only 2! [... more]
£20.00
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Paradeis shells - 7.5 kg Lagoon
This colourful mulch is made from cockle shells farmed from managed UK sources. Colourful non-toxic waterproof dye in lagoon. 7.5kg bag (cover approx. 0.5 m2) . Special Offer: Buy all three colours and you will be charged for only 2! [... more]
£20.00
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Galvanised Metal Compost Bin
Compost is good for your garden for lots of reasons - it provides an excellent conditioner and mulch which helps to fertilise and provides soil structure. It also retains moisture and can restrict weed growth. This compost bin will provide an ideal place [... more]
£39.00
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Apple Green Metal Compost Bin
Compost is good for your garden for lots of reasons - it provides an excellent conditioner and mulch which helps to fertilise and provides soil structure. It also retains moisture and can restrict weed growth. This compost bin will provide an ideal place [... more]
£57.00
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Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood'
Astrantias are superb perennials for light shade under trees and shrubs, on a stream bank or in a moist border. They will tolerate drier soils as long as the plants are surrounded with a thick layer of mulch in spring. 'Hadspen Blood' is a ... [... more]
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Bletilla striata
This is a lovely half-hardy orchid, with long linear leaves and sprays of magenta pink flowers from spring to early summer. Plant in moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered site with partial shade in summer. Mulch in winter, but in colder areas ... [... more]
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Mulching plants
Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique. A layer of mulch provides nutrients to plants, keeps in moisture, it forms a barrier against weeds and can help to insulate the roots of vulnerable plants from winter cold. Mulch can ... [... more]
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