Slug Repellent: The physical properties of strulch together with the embedded minerals deters slugs and snails. Improve Your Soil: The garden mulch will enrich your garden soil and improve its structure for up to two years. Spend Less Time Weeding: Reduces weed growth by up to 95%. It will also help retain moisture around your plants, reducing the need for watering. How To Use: Firstly remove any existing weeds and spread the mulch evenly. And If you leave it on your flower or plant beds for more than a year and work it into the soil it will improve soil fertility structure and drainage. Garden Mulch: Get a 9kg bag of mineralised straw garden mulch. Large Coverage: 9kg's will cover approximately three square meters. Straw Garden Mulch | Living Social