{"title":"Mulch","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMulch is the layer that sits on top of your soil and does the quiet work of protecting it. A good cover holds moisture in, moderates soil temperature through hot days and cold nights, suppresses weeds, and shields the surface from crusting and erosion. As it slowly breaks down it feeds the biology underneath, so the soil keeps building while the mulch does its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis range covers three organic, plant-based mulches: hemp stalk, peanut shell, and rice hulls. Each brings a different texture and breakdown rate, so you can match the mulch to the bed, the pot, or the crop. Lay it over living soil or a freshly amended mix to lock in moisture and keep the surface life thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hemp-stalk","title":"Hemp Stalk","description":"\u003cp\u003eHemp Stalk is a natural, plant-based mulch material that provides a clean, effective soil cover while building long-term carbon reserves in your growing media. Unlike fast-decomposing mulches that need constant replacement, hemp stalk breaks down at a moderate rate — slow enough to provide lasting coverage and weed suppression, but fast enough to actively contribute organic matter and carbon to the soil as it decomposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a mulch layer, hemp stalk helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weed germination — reducing the need for frequent watering and manual weeding. As it breaks down, it feeds soil biology and adds structural carbon that improves soil tilth over successive cycles. It's not a significant source of NPK, so it won't throw off your fertility ratios — its value is in the physical protection and carbon contribution it provides to the soil ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"20L","offer_id":49818607452400,"sku":"HEMPSTALK-20L","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1262\/6416\/files\/hempstalk.png?v=1782531073"},{"product_id":"rice-hulls","title":"Rice Hulls","description":"\u003cp\u003eRice Hulls are a lightweight, natural soil conditioner that improves drainage, aeration, and soil structure while slowly contributing silica and carbon as they break down. With a slower decomposition rate than most organic mulch materials, rice hulls hold their structure in the soil for extended periods — providing lasting physical benefits long before they fully decompose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs rice hulls are predominantly composed of silica and carbon, their value lies in what they do for soil structure rather than fertility. The silica content becomes plant-available as the hulls gradually break down, supporting stronger stems, thicker cell walls, and improved pest and disease resistance. The carbon feeds soil biology at a steady background rate without tying up nitrogen the way heavier carbon inputs can at high doses. They won't shift your NPK ratios, making them a safe structural addition to any mix.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":49818587955440,"sku":"RICEHULLS-5L","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20L","offer_id":49818587988208,"sku":"RICEHULLS-20L","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1262\/6416\/files\/ricehulls.png?v=1782530978"},{"product_id":"peanut-shell","title":"Peanut Shell","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeanut Shell is an ultra-lightweight, airy mulch material that excels at maintaining soil aeration while steadily contributing carbon and a modest nitrogen feed as it breaks down. Its naturally open, irregular structure resists compaction and matting far better than denser mulch materials, allowing air and water to move freely through the mulch layer and into the soil beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile primarily a carbon source, peanut shell carries a higher nitrogen content than most mulch materials, meaning it's less likely to cause nitrogen tie-up during decomposition — a common drawback with high-carbon, low-nitrogen mulches. The moderate breakdown rate sits between the fast-decomposing legume and sugar cane mulches and the slower rice hull and hemp stalk options, offering a balanced middle ground of lasting coverage and active soil feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":49818580287728,"sku":"PEANUTSHELL-5L","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20L","offer_id":49818580320496,"sku":"PEANUTSHELL-20L","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1262\/6416\/files\/peanutshell.png?v=1782531184"},{"product_id":"alfa-mulch-organic-soil-shield","title":"ALFA-MULCH – Organic Soil Shield","description":"\u003cp\u003eALFA-MULCH is a multi-functional organic soil mulch engineered to retain moisture, suppress pests, enhance microbial activity, and promote healthy topsoil structure. Made from coarse and fine alfalfa, hemp stalk, diatomite, yucca extract, and an organic saponin blend, it delivers a complete solution for improving root zone health and resilience. Naturally rich in triacontanol, silica, and trace minerals, ALFA-MULCH boosts growth while forming a pest-repellent, microbe-friendly layer that keeps soil cooler, moister, and biologically active. Compatible with all organic soils, including GRO-DIRT, it's the ultimate surface amendment for high-performance cultivation across indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Powered Organics","offers":[{"title":"3L","offer_id":49874060804336,"sku":"AMOSS-3","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10L","offer_id":49874060837104,"sku":"AMOSS-10","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20L","offer_id":49874060869872,"sku":"AMOSS-20","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1262\/6416\/files\/ALFAMULCH3LFRONT-_1.jpg?v=1782267609"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1262\/6416\/collections\/hempstalk.png?v=1783321705","url":"https:\/\/soilsupply.co\/collections\/soil-mulch.oembed","provider":"Soil Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}