Landscape Fabric is a permeable fabric which allows water to penetrate the soil, but suppresses the growth of weeds. Thus, if the ground is clear of perennial and annual weeds before planting, no weeds will develop when it is used. It can be easily cut with scissors. 1.5m (4ft 11ins) wide.

Heavy Duty Landscape Fabric can be used in the same way as Landscape Fabric but it is far stronger and even if walked on will last for years. It is made from UV stabilised black polypropylene tape which is woven to make a dense but permeable fabric.

Apart from use as a weed suppressant it can be used for ground cover in glasshouses or for an outside standing area for pots, for covering sand benches and many other uses. Supplied either 1 or 2 metres (3ft 3ins or 6ft 6ins) wide it can easily be cut to size with scissors.

Mulch mats are square, heavy duty fibre mats which fit easily around the stem of young trees or shrubs to offer protection from weeds and slugs, help to keep the soil warm and retain moisture. They also prevent top dressing from washing away. Now offered in two sizes, the 45cm (18ins) square mats are suitable for trees and the 30cm (12ins) square for small trees and shrubs, and can also be used as strawberry mats.

Ground pegs can easily be removed and reused as they are manufactured in strong, durable plastic. 15cm (6ins) deep. Sold in packs of 20.

Ground staples are made from a strong, durable metal and push flush into the ground, thus avoiding danger of tripping. 15cm (6ins) long. Sold in packs of 20.

Roundup is a systemic weedkiller which penetrates even the toughest perennial weeds such as bindweed and ground elder. It enters through the leaves and moves right to the root tips killing the whole plant, but leaving no harmful residues. This will allow replanting, so is ideal for use before planting a new hedge. Contains glyphosate MAFF No. 9167.

280ml - treats up to 280 square metres,
1000ml - treats up to 1,000 square metres,
Ultra 300 1000ml - treats up to 3,000 square metres