{"product_id":"crushed-whelk-shells-large-bag-approx-11kg","title":"Crushed Whelk Shells – Large Bag (Approx. 11kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple but effective finishing touch for your terracotta pots. See below for how much I suggest you require per pot - and other questions answered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sustainably sourced crushed whelk shells are recycled, washed and dried on the coast of West Wales, creating an attractive natural mulch that looks particularly at home alongside terracotta planters. Their soft, chalky tones beautifully complement the warm colours of clay, helping to give pots a more established and considered appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond their decorative appeal, crushed whelk shells offer a range of practical benefits. Use them as a top dressing on containers to help retain moisture during warm weather, suppress weeds and reduce soil splash after rain. They can also be incorporated into compost mixes to improve drainage and aeration – particularly useful when growing Mediterranean plants, herbs, succulents and alpines in terracotta pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether scattered around a collection of aged Tuscan pots, or added to a freshly planted terracotta container, these shells provide a clean character and a different look to traditional stone pot toppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 11kg large bag - covers a circa 55cm container planting area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive natural top dressing for terracotta pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps retain moisture and suppress weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves drainage and aeration when mixed into compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for olives, herbs, succulents and Mediterranean planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainably sourced and produced in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful alternative to traditional gravel or horticultural grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tom's Yard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57405108584825,"sku":null,"price":17.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3448\/0697\/files\/Toms_Yard_Whelk_Shells_Terracotta_Pot_Topper.png?v=1780992360","url":"https:\/\/tomsyard.co.uk\/products\/crushed-whelk-shells-large-bag-approx-11kg","provider":"Tom's Yard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}