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Mulch Beds to Save Water

A key issue for society is the effective management of water, both in times of flood and drought. Adding an effective mulch to beds and borders, in both commercial and domestic applications, is one action that will significantly contribute to help with this situation. A mulch performs many functions which combine to promote healthy plant growth; these include improving soil structure, increasing soil fertility and protecting plants from frost damage during winter. In relationship to water conservation good quality mulch will slow evaporation rates to improve moisture retention, resulting in a reduced need to irrigate. During heavy rainfall mulch will increase the total capacity of a bed to hold water, reduce run off, which in extreme conditions can contribute to flash flooding.

Waterwise is a UK not-for-profit organisation set up to drive reductions in the use of our valuable water resources. With funding from the UK Water Industry working alongside government and regulators Waterwise identify products that offer outstanding performance over their rivals through the Waterwise Recommended Checkmark. To receive the Checkmark products have to be water efficient or effective in reducing water wastage.

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One of the most recent products to be awarded the Waterwise Checkmark is ProMulch® manufactured by Rolawn®, Europe’s largest producer of cultivated turf and Britain’s leading supplier of high quality topsoil. ProMulch® is a new quality peat free mulch manufactured from recycled chopped straw using a unique and patented process.

Waterwise’s Managing Director Jacob Tomkins said, “I am delighted that Rolawn’s ProMulch™ has been awarded the Waterwise Checkmark, this is an eco product in every sense of the word, from the source materials to its benefits in the garden. ProMulch makes our work a lot easier as it provides professionals (and amateurs) with the clever natural eco-technology they need to create beautiful functional gardens that can survive the floods and droughts we are going to be experiencing in the future.”

Paul Dawson Rolawn’s Managing Director commented “We are delighted to be awarded the Waterwise Recommended Checkmark, a great deal has been invested into the development of this new and innovative product. Not only does it save water on any planting scheme but it also saves landscapers, local authorities and amateurs alike money through needing less inputs. We have also found that its appearance provides a high quality professional finish to any planting scheme which sets it apart from other mulches”.

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Important update: Temporary 6.5% surcharge effective 7 April 

At Rolawn, we are committed to maintaining the high standards of quality and service our customers expect, so we want to be open with our customers about a change that will affect pricing from Tuesday 7th April. 

This decision has been taken in response to disruption to energy supplies, which has led to significant increases in wholesale prices, affecting not only fuel and fertiliser but also costs throughout our wider supply chain. As a business that relies heavily on fuel for both transport and operations, these sustained cost pressures have become increasingly difficult to absorb.  

While we have worked hard to mitigate the impact, the scale and pace of recent price increases have now exceeded what we can sustain internally, and we therefore need to recover a proportion of these externally driven increases. 

From Tuesday 7th April, a temporary 6.5% surcharge will apply to all products.  

We know that any increase in price is frustrating, particularly at a time when many businesses and households are already feeling under pressure. That is why we want to be clear that this is not a decision we have made lightly, and not one we wanted to make. It has been introduced solely to help offset unavoidable cost inflation and allow us to continue delivering the quality, reliability and service standards associated with Rolawn. 

We will continue to monitor market conditions closely and will review this surcharge as soon as circumstances allow, providing reasonable notice of any changes. We recognise that any price increase is unwelcome, but this step is necessary to ensure the continuity and reliability of our operations during a period of ongoing uncertainty. 

We remain committed to providing the quality, reliability and service standards you expect from Rolawn, and we truly appreciate your understanding and continued support. 

If you have any questions, please contact our customer support team who will be happy to help.