What are these felt garden mulch shillies made from?
These felt garden mulch shillies are made from 100% sheep’s wool which is totally biodegradable. Herdwick sheep’s wool to be precise! You can read more about how we source our wool here.
Our chimney draught excluders are made to fit flues of all shapes and sizes, meaning that we’re quite often left with lots of scrap Herdwick felt. We hate waste at Chimney Sheep, so we cut the scraps into even smaller pieces and the result is a garden mulch that works brilliantly and bears a pleasing resemblance to the traditional slate shillies!
Conserves water – mulch conserves water by reducing water evaporation from the soil. Mulch allows water to permeate through it into the soil below. However, the barrier the mulch forms between soil and the air reduces the amount of water that evaporates off the soil’s surface. Studies of mulch in drought-prone countries have demonstrated how the water-saving properties of mulch improve crop growth.
Naturally suppresses weeds – using mulch to cover soil and compost where plants or crops are growing creates a natural barrier against weeds. The weeds don’t have access to light, can’t photosynthesise, and therefore perish and eventually rot away into the ground.
Reduces competition for water and nutrients – by reducing the number of weeds mulch ensures that there is less competition for plants. This means they can access more water and nutrients, helping them to grow more effectively! When looking at this in an agricultural context, using mulch reduces the large-scale use of herbicides which is beneficial both to the wider environment and us.
Reduces temperature fluctuations – Mulch protects plant roots against temperature changes by acting as an insulator. They help to regulate soil temperature to keep plant roots cool in the summer and warm in the winter ensuring plants can continue to grow well.
Why do these felt garden mulch shillies make such great mulch?
Gardening mulch is commonly used to enrich the soil around plants, by acting as a protective shield. Mulch can be made of cardboard, straw, bark chippings or it could be something like our jute mulch mats. Wool, however, is also a great mulch with so many naturally occurring properties that help to protect plants and ensure they stay strong and healthy.
Our shillies make a great mulch because they are:
Naturally hygroscopic - Herdwick wool is naturally hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture and releases it slowly. Choosing a garden mulch with excellent moisture-retaining properties, therefore, reduces the need for you to water your plants as much in the summer.
Snail & slug deterrent - the prickly surface of the wool does act as a natural slug repellent. They HATE the texture of the wool which means the greedy mollusks stay away. You can read more about how to use them to deter slug and snails below.
Insulating - Just as the Chimney Sheep acts as an incredibly nifty draught-proofing solution for your home, the highly durable and insulating properties of Herdwick wool, can also help to barricade soil and balance extreme temperatures. This is particularly important for young, more delicate plants that need a bit of extra TLC when it's cold.
Naturally nutrient-dense – wool is naturally full of nitrogen, potassium and phosphate which helps with strong, healthy plant growth. As the wool biodegrades and composts down, these nutrients are released into the soil to benefit your plants!
How do I use these wool shillies?
The great thing about these shillies is that they can be used in pots for individual plants or across beds to protect a whole area. You will need approximately 1kg of felt shillies per 1 square metre of soil.
To use them on potted plants, just pile up the shillies around the base of the plant and across the diameter of the pot.
For use on beds, spread them out across the whole area. If there are particular plants in the bed that need an extra bit of protection (delicate plants or ones that are vulnerable to slugs), ensure you give pile the wool shillies around the base of the plant.
If you find that your shillies tend to blow away in the wind, you can water them in which will help to make them slightly weightier.
Our felt shillies are now packaged using recycled coffee sacks which can also be used in your garden. They could also be used as mulch, a bit like our jute mulch roll as they are completely biodegradable or to collect leaves in the autumn to create a rich leaf mulch.
Does wool garden mulch help to deter slugs and snails?
Yes, the prickly surface of the wool does act as a natural slug repellent. However, to increase the felt shillies snail and slug repelling properties, we recommend that you also try this simple recipe for slug repelling garlic water.
Firstly, crush and then boil two bulbs of garlic to a pulp, in two pints of water.
Sieve the mixture and then top it back up to two pints, using cold water.
Leave the mixture to cool and store in a container (e.g plastic milk container).
When ready to use, dilute two tablespoons of the mixture per gallon of water and then pour it over your felt shillies.
What are these felt garden mulch shillies made from?
These felt garden mulch shillies are made from 100% sheep’s wool which is totally biodegradable. Herdwick sheep’s wool to be precise! You can read more about how we source our wool here.
Our chimney draught excluders are made to fit flues of all shapes and sizes, meaning that we’re quite often left with lots of scrap Herdwick felt. We hate waste at Chimney Sheep, so we cut the scraps into even smaller pieces and the result is a garden mulch that works brilliantly and bears a pleasing resemblance to the traditional slate shillies!
Conserves water – mulch conserves water by reducing water evaporation from the soil. Mulch allows water to permeate through it into the soil below. However, the barrier the mulch forms between soil and the air reduces the amount of water that evaporates off the soil’s surface. Studies of mulch in drought-prone countries have demonstrated how the water-saving properties of mulch improve crop growth.
Naturally suppresses weeds – using mulch to cover soil and compost where plants or crops are growing creates a natural barrier against weeds. The weeds don’t have access to light, can’t photosynthesise, and therefore perish and eventually rot away into the ground.
Reduces competition for water and nutrients – by reducing the number of weeds mulch ensures that there is less competition for plants. This means they can access more water and nutrients, helping them to grow more effectively! When looking at this in an agricultural context, using mulch reduces the large-scale use of herbicides which is beneficial both to the wider environment and us.
Reduces temperature fluctuations – Mulch protects plant roots against temperature changes by acting as an insulator. They help to regulate soil temperature to keep plant roots cool in the summer and warm in the winter ensuring plants can continue to grow well.
Why do these felt garden mulch shillies make such great mulch?
Gardening mulch is commonly used to enrich the soil around plants, by acting as a protective shield. Mulch can be made of cardboard, straw, bark chippings or it could be something like our jute mulch mats. Wool, however, is also a great mulch with so many naturally occurring properties that help to protect plants and ensure they stay strong and healthy.
Our shillies make a great mulch because they are:
Naturally hygroscopic - Herdwick wool is naturally hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture and releases it slowly. Choosing a garden mulch with excellent moisture-retaining properties, therefore, reduces the need for you to water your plants as much in the summer.
Snail & slug deterrent - the prickly surface of the wool does act as a natural slug repellent. They HATE the texture of the wool which means the greedy mollusks stay away. You can read more about how to use them to deter slug and snails below.
Insulating - Just as the Chimney Sheep acts as an incredibly nifty draught-proofing solution for your home, the highly durable and insulating properties of Herdwick wool, can also help to barricade soil and balance extreme temperatures. This is particularly important for young, more delicate plants that need a bit of extra TLC when it's cold.
Naturally nutrient-dense – wool is naturally full of nitrogen, potassium and phosphate which helps with strong, healthy plant growth. As the wool biodegrades and composts down, these nutrients are released into the soil to benefit your plants!
How do I use these wool shillies?
The great thing about these shillies is that they can be used in pots for individual plants or across beds to protect a whole area. You will need approximately 1kg of felt shillies per 1 square metre of soil.
To use them on potted plants, just pile up the shillies around the base of the plant and across the diameter of the pot.
For use on beds, spread them out across the whole area. If there are particular plants in the bed that need an extra bit of protection (delicate plants or ones that are vulnerable to slugs), ensure you give pile the wool shillies around the base of the plant.
If you find that your shillies tend to blow away in the wind, you can water them in which will help to make them slightly weightier.
Our felt shillies are now packaged using recycled coffee sacks which can also be used in your garden. They could also be used as mulch, a bit like our jute mulch roll as they are completely biodegradable or to collect leaves in the autumn to create a rich leaf mulch.
Does wool garden mulch help to deter slugs and snails?
Yes, the prickly surface of the wool does act as a natural slug repellent. However, to increase the felt shillies snail and slug repelling properties, we recommend that you also try this simple recipe for slug repelling garlic water.
Firstly, crush and then boil two bulbs of garlic to a pulp, in two pints of water.
Sieve the mixture and then top it back up to two pints, using cold water.
Leave the mixture to cool and store in a container (e.g plastic milk container).
When ready to use, dilute two tablespoons of the mixture per gallon of water and then pour it over your felt shillies.
Wool Felt Mulch Shillies
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Our felt shillies resemble the traditional slate shillies but are made of 100% Herdwick wool. They make the perfect garden mulch, enriching the soil and acting as a protective shield to the natural elements.
They are:
Naturally hygroscopic
Slug and snail deterring
Insulating
Biodegradable
Naturally nutrient-dense
The felt shillies can be used on individual potted plants or across beds and will help to ensure strong plant growth throughout the whole year.
You will need approximately 1kg of felt shillies per 1 square metre of soil.
These are packaged in re-purposed plastic bags from our warehouse.
Product description & details
What are these felt garden mulch shillies made from?
These felt garden mulch shillies are made from 100% sheep’s wool which is totally biodegradable. Herdwick sheep’s wool to be precise! You can read more about how we source our wool here.
Our chimney draught excluders are made to fit flues of all shapes and sizes, meaning that we’re quite often left with lots of scrap Herdwick felt. We hate waste at Chimney Sheep, so we cut the scraps into even smaller pieces and the result is a garden mulch that works brilliantly and bears a pleasing resemblance to the traditional slate shillies!
Conserves water – mulch conserves water by reducing water evaporation from the soil. Mulch allows water to permeate through it into the soil below. However, the barrier the mulch forms between soil and the air reduces the amount of water that evaporates off the soil’s surface. Studies of mulch in drought-prone countries have demonstrated how the water-saving properties of mulch improve crop growth.
Naturally suppresses weeds – using mulch to cover soil and compost where plants or crops are growing creates a natural barrier against weeds. The weeds don’t have access to light, can’t photosynthesise, and therefore perish and eventually rot away into the ground.
Reduces competition for water and nutrients – by reducing the number of weeds mulch ensures that there is less competition for plants. This means they can access more water and nutrients, helping them to grow more effectively! When looking at this in an agricultural context, using mulch reduces the large-scale use of herbicides which is beneficial both to the wider environment and us.
Reduces temperature fluctuations – Mulch protects plant roots against temperature changes by acting as an insulator. They help to regulate soil temperature to keep plant roots cool in the summer and warm in the winter ensuring plants can continue to grow well.
Why do these felt garden mulch shillies make such great mulch?
Gardening mulch is commonly used to enrich the soil around plants, by acting as a protective shield. Mulch can be made of cardboard, straw, bark chippings or it could be something like our jute mulch mats. Wool, however, is also a great mulch with so many naturally occurring properties that help to protect plants and ensure they stay strong and healthy.
Our shillies make a great mulch because they are:
Naturally hygroscopic - Herdwick wool is naturally hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture and releases it slowly. Choosing a garden mulch with excellent moisture-retaining properties, therefore, reduces the need for you to water your plants as much in the summer.
Snail & slug deterrent - the prickly surface of the wool does act as a natural slug repellent. They HATE the texture of the wool which means the greedy mollusks stay away. You can read more about how to use them to deter slug and snails below.
Insulating - Just as the Chimney Sheep acts as an incredibly nifty draught-proofing solution for your home, the highly durable and insulating properties of Herdwick wool, can also help to barricade soil and balance extreme temperatures. This is particularly important for young, more delicate plants that need a bit of extra TLC when it's cold.
Naturally nutrient-dense – wool is naturally full of nitrogen, potassium and phosphate which helps with strong, healthy plant growth. As the wool biodegrades and composts down, these nutrients are released into the soil to benefit your plants!
How do I use these wool shillies?
The great thing about these shillies is that they can be used in pots for individual plants or across beds to protect a whole area. You will need approximately 1kg of felt shillies per 1 square metre of soil.
To use them on potted plants, just pile up the shillies around the base of the plant and across the diameter of the pot.
For use on beds, spread them out across the whole area. If there are particular plants in the bed that need an extra bit of protection (delicate plants or ones that are vulnerable to slugs), ensure you give pile the wool shillies around the base of the plant.
If you find that your shillies tend to blow away in the wind, you can water them in which will help to make them slightly weightier.
Our felt shillies are now packaged using recycled coffee sacks which can also be used in your garden. They could also be used as mulch, a bit like our jute mulch roll as they are completely biodegradable or to collect leaves in the autumn to create a rich leaf mulch.
Does wool garden mulch help to deter slugs and snails?
Yes, the prickly surface of the wool does act as a natural slug repellent. However, to increase the felt shillies snail and slug repelling properties, we recommend that you also try this simple recipe for slug repelling garlic water.
Firstly, crush and then boil two bulbs of garlic to a pulp, in two pints of water.
Sieve the mixture and then top it back up to two pints, using cold water.
Leave the mixture to cool and store in a container (e.g plastic milk container).
When ready to use, dilute two tablespoons of the mixture per gallon of water and then pour it over your felt shillies.
What are these felt garden mulch shillies made from?
These felt garden mulch shillies are made from 100% sheep’s wool which is totally biodegradable. Herdwick sheep’s wool to be precise! You can read more about how we source our wool here.
Our chimney draught excluders are made to fit flues of all shapes and sizes, meaning that we’re quite often left with lots of scrap Herdwick felt. We hate waste at Chimney Sheep, so we cut the scraps into even smaller pieces and the result is a garden mulch that works brilliantly and bears a pleasing resemblance to the traditional slate shillies!
Conserves water – mulch conserves water by reducing water evaporation from the soil. Mulch allows water to permeate through it into the soil below. However, the barrier the mulch forms between soil and the air reduces the amount of water that evaporates off the soil’s surface. Studies of mulch in drought-prone countries have demonstrated how the water-saving properties of mulch improve crop growth.
Naturally suppresses weeds – using mulch to cover soil and compost where plants or crops are growing creates a natural barrier against weeds. The weeds don’t have access to light, can’t photosynthesise, and therefore perish and eventually rot away into the ground.
Reduces competition for water and nutrients – by reducing the number of weeds mulch ensures that there is less competition for plants. This means they can access more water and nutrients, helping them to grow more effectively! When looking at this in an agricultural context, using mulch reduces the large-scale use of herbicides which is beneficial both to the wider environment and us.
Reduces temperature fluctuations – Mulch protects plant roots against temperature changes by acting as an insulator. They help to regulate soil temperature to keep plant roots cool in the summer and warm in the winter ensuring plants can continue to grow well.
Why do these felt garden mulch shillies make such great mulch?
Gardening mulch is commonly used to enrich the soil around plants, by acting as a protective shield. Mulch can be made of cardboard, straw, bark chippings or it could be something like our jute mulch mats. Wool, however, is also a great mulch with so many naturally occurring properties that help to protect plants and ensure they stay strong and healthy.
Our shillies make a great mulch because they are:
Naturally hygroscopic - Herdwick wool is naturally hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture and releases it slowly. Choosing a garden mulch with excellent moisture-retaining properties, therefore, reduces the need for you to water your plants as much in the summer.
Snail & slug deterrent - the prickly surface of the wool does act as a natural slug repellent. They HATE the texture of the wool which means the greedy mollusks stay away. You can read more about how to use them to deter slug and snails below.
Insulating - Just as the Chimney Sheep acts as an incredibly nifty draught-proofing solution for your home, the highly durable and insulating properties of Herdwick wool, can also help to barricade soil and balance extreme temperatures. This is particularly important for young, more delicate plants that need a bit of extra TLC when it's cold.
Naturally nutrient-dense – wool is naturally full of nitrogen, potassium and phosphate which helps with strong, healthy plant growth. As the wool biodegrades and composts down, these nutrients are released into the soil to benefit your plants!
How do I use these wool shillies?
The great thing about these shillies is that they can be used in pots for individual plants or across beds to protect a whole area. You will need approximately 1kg of felt shillies per 1 square metre of soil.
To use them on potted plants, just pile up the shillies around the base of the plant and across the diameter of the pot.
For use on beds, spread them out across the whole area. If there are particular plants in the bed that need an extra bit of protection (delicate plants or ones that are vulnerable to slugs), ensure you give pile the wool shillies around the base of the plant.
If you find that your shillies tend to blow away in the wind, you can water them in which will help to make them slightly weightier.
Our felt shillies are now packaged using recycled coffee sacks which can also be used in your garden. They could also be used as mulch, a bit like our jute mulch roll as they are completely biodegradable or to collect leaves in the autumn to create a rich leaf mulch.
Does wool garden mulch help to deter slugs and snails?
Yes, the prickly surface of the wool does act as a natural slug repellent. However, to increase the felt shillies snail and slug repelling properties, we recommend that you also try this simple recipe for slug repelling garlic water.
Firstly, crush and then boil two bulbs of garlic to a pulp, in two pints of water.
Sieve the mixture and then top it back up to two pints, using cold water.
Leave the mixture to cool and store in a container (e.g plastic milk container).
When ready to use, dilute two tablespoons of the mixture per gallon of water and then pour it over your felt shillies.
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We set up BLPT in 2019 as a ‘boots on the ground’ tree planting initiative. The company is run by us and the tree planting is done by us. We do it to help you and us to reduce our impact on the planet. The trees we plant reduce CO2 output as well as contribute to the reduction of flooding and the creation of habitats for wildlife.
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First time I've used these but I have high hopes that they'll work well to keep the soil frost free around my outdoor bananas.
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Margaret Benton
These are a great product. Unfortunately I have some blackbirds that enjoy throwing them around the garden, onto the grass etc! I’ve moved them (not the blackbirds!) to the back of wider borders, and am topping them with bark chips to try to weigh them down. A great idea though.
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Catriona MacKenzie
I am hooked on these very useful shillies. I am delighted to be able to use herdwick wool products and they do the job better than anything else. Chimney sheep products are are wonderful.
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sue fallaize
I bought these to cover a raised bed, more to deter the blackbirds from tossing the soil around ( there are plenty of opportunities in the rest of the garden for them! )
They look amazing, and have encouraged early growth in the bulbs, I shall see how they perform in the wind - which I have my fair share of - but as they seem to hold the moisture well, may well stay put!.
I shall definitely purchase more very soon!
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Gill
I use these for slug and snail control and have found them to be quite effective over several years now. This year they arrived in a really lovely coffee sack which I will save for a future use (not sure what yet!). Great value as it’s a big bag full!
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