Element 1001 6 100% Organic and Biodegradable Original Mulch Block

by Element

Product Features

• 9 lbs; 11-by-5-by-11-inches
• Covers 2 cubic feet; 12 square feet at 2-inch depth; 8 square feet at 3-inch depth
• Suppresses weeds and stabilizes soil
• Absorption properties help repel snails
• Perfect as decorative top dressing

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NLZ4L6
• Item model number: 1001
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,829 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #33 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Soils, Fertilizers & Mulches > Mulches

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Original Mulch Block Premium Grade Coir Mulch is a 100% organic, biodegradable, renewable resource made of coir. It provides a thermal blanket for your entire garden keeping soil cool in summer, warm in winter, and moist all year round. In addition to saving water and insulating the garden, this premium ground cover looks great as a decorative top-dressing for pots and baskets. Lasts up to two years. Garden Beds and Shrubs: Apply layer of mulch to a depth of 3 inches. Position mulch around base of plants and water thoroughly. The coir mulch expands and retains moisture each time you water, saving water and minimizing runoff and evaporation. Containers and Hanging Baskets: Top-dress all containers to a depth of 2.5 inches. The water-retaining mulch reduces wasteful evaporation and harmful runoff that can deprive plants off fertilizer and precious nutrition. Combining Mulch with Garden Mix: Add 3 parts hydrated mulch to 1 part soil. For clay or sandy soil, use 5 parts mulch to 1 part soil. Mulching the Vegetable Garden: Start mulching in mid to late Spring when the soil is warmer. Placing mulch too early could keep the soil colder longer and slow plant growth. Spread mulch around the base of plants to a a depth of 3 inches. New seedlings transplanted into the garden bed should be mulched sparingly with a ground covering of 1 inch and then gradually increased to 3 inches as the seedling grows taller. Watering: Coir mulch generally needs up to 50% less water than traditional mulches. Gardeners should check the top 2-3 inches of mulch and only water if the lower level is dry.

Product Description

The Original Mulch Block Makes Up To 55 Quarts Of Mulch Covers 2 Cu. Ft. Or 3 Square Yards Made Of Coconut Husk, Which Is All Natural Fights Drought As It Holds 5 Times Its Weight Of Water And Will Not Float Away In Heavy Rain It Will Not Fade And Hold Its Color For Up To 3 Years Has A Pleasant Aromatic Natural Scent Will Not Mildew Or Attract Bugs, Slugs Or Termites Shrink-wrapped Price is indicated for bulk discounted quantity of 3 unit(s) per case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Original Mulch Block, October 29, 2009

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TheBBQGuy.com (Plymouth, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Element 1001 6 100% Organic and Biodegradable Original Mulch Block (Lawn & Patio)

We use the mulch block in our organic garden. It works well. In the future I would probably not be willing to spend $20 for a block of mulch. I've seen them for $9 at Ace Hardware.