Here are our favourite gardening products for February, chosen for their quality, effectiveness and value for money.
BEST BUY
BROWN GROUND COVER FABRIC
Made from an organic mulch fleece material, this 70gsm groundcover reduces water evaporation whilst preventing weeds. Available in two widths: 1.5m and 3m as 10m rolls.
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KG VERDICT
The fabric is light but also strong. Easy to lay and its attractive brown colour blends in well with the garden. 100% permeable, it will allow water to get through to the soil but at the same time suppressing weeds.
Quality: 5
Effectiveness: 5
Value for money: 5
HARROD HORTICULTURAL
www.harrodhorticultural.com
TEL: 0333 400 1500
PRODUCT CODE: GDN-176
PRICE: FROM £16.95
TOP PICK
MYPEX
This weed control fabric has a 100gsm gauge and works blocking the light necessary for plant growth, As it porous, however, water can still get through to prevent soil drying out. 1.5m (5ft) in width with four different lengths available.
KG VERDICT
Mypex is a perfect product for controlling weeds. It is often used on the KG plot over winter and in early spring outside, or as permanent ground cover in the polytunnels. The lines embedded in the material are a helpful planting guide.
Quality: 5
Effectiveness: 5
Value for Money: 5
QUICKCROP
www.quickcrop.co.uk
TEL: 01788 298 795
PRODUCT CODE: N/A
PRICE: FROM £4.95
TOP PICK
BLACK POLYTHENE SHEET
This black polythene has an extra thick 500 gauge sheet, providing very good light exclusion. It measures 1.8 x 8m (4 x 26ft).
KG VERDICT
Good in terms of width, this is excellent for getting a very weedy plot under control or killing off grass to establish a new patch over time. Also good in a polytunnel for simple weed suppression.
Quality: 5
Effectiveness: 5
Value for money: 4
THE ORGANIC GARDENING CATALOGUE
www.organiccatalogue.com
TEL: 0844 967 0330
PRODUCT CODE: SKU: 784581
PRICE: £ 15.95
