Well-laid mulch means less weeding
Mulch film stops weeds coming up on the bed and keeps moisture in the soil. To do its job it must be pulled tight and well covered along the edges, which takes time and often several people when laid by hand.
The Straddler's implements
- Mulch layer: the roll is carried by the machine, which moves at a regulated speed above the bed.
- Drip line laid at the same time as the mulch.
- Dibbler wheels: they punch the planting holes in the mulch.
- Track erasers to tidy the wheelings.
All these implements fit onto the Straddler's frame without tools, in a few seconds.
Then on to planting
Once the bed is mulched and punched, you carry straight on with the planting seats. See our page on planting and transplanting.
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Updated on 29 October 2026 by Basile Gaulier, co-founder of Romanesco