Frequently asked questions

How are shipping charges calculated? — Shipping within Canada is 100% Free on all orders, shipped via Canada Post's Expedited service.

Shipping to the USA is a flat rate of $5 CAD per order.

What can I expect when I order?

We will process your order right away once we receive it. Processing times are 1 to 3 business days depending on the complexity of the order. Shipping times are between 3 and 5 days depending on your location.

You will receive an e-mail confirming your order at the time you place the order. You will also receive an e-mail when we ship your order. Finally, you will receive an e-mail about 2 weeks later requesting a review of your purchase experience and of the product you purchased. Please take this opportunity to let us know how we did.

In keeping with our vision, we will plant a tree through Forests Ontario with every order you place.

You may reach us at any time by calling us ay 905 878-2742 or by emailing us at store@ampolymers.com

What currency does do we use? — All prices are in Canadian Dollars

What are the payment methods? — We take pride in what we make and what we do. That is why your satisfaction is guaranteed.

We accept all major debit and credit cards, PayPal, and Klarna (our Buy Now, Pay Later option). All transactions are processed through secure, industry-standard encrypted checkout systems. We never see or store your private payment details.

Once you have entered your payment information with Stripe, you are returned to your shopping cart to confirm the order. You will not be charged unless you confirm the order.

You may reach us at any time by calling us at 905 878-2742 or by emailing us at store@ampolymers.com or by using our Contact Us form.

What is Liquid Mulch for landscaping? — Liquid Mulch for landscaping is specifically designed for use outside in flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and around your tress and bushes.

It is a liquid that easily covers the soil around the plant and dries to form a bio-degradable and decorative film or crust within the first 5 cm or 2 inches of the soil.

This binds the soil together and gives it the benefits you want.

How is Liquid Mulch for landscaping different from Liquid Mulch for potted plants? The Liquid Mulch for landscaping is specifically designed for outdoor use. It forms a stronger film or crust and is better in preventing weed growth.

How do I use Liquid Mulch for landscaping? Simply pour it over the soil and let it dry. Make sure that the soil is completely covered. It usually takes about 1 day to dry completely. It will set within 15 minutes.

Can it harm my plants? No! It is completely safe for all plants, animals, people, and insects.

Can I replant once it was applied? Yes. You do not need to remove the Liquid Mulch. Simply replant and then re-apply the Liquid Mulch for landscaping to any damaged areas. It will bond with the previous application and make complete film or crust.

How long can I keep Liquid Mulch for landscaping in the bottle or jug? Being a natural product containing we do not recommend keeping the product for more than one year.

There is no need to refrigerate it.

Can I compost the dry film? — Yes! It will compost and degrade naturally because it is consumed by bacteria in the soil.

What is Liquid Mulch for landscaping made of? — Liquid Mulch for landscaping is made from all-natural ingredients such as cellulose and starch. Liquid Mulch will degrade naturally because it is consumed by bacteria in the soil

Is Liquid Mulch for landscaping harmful? — No!

Liquid Mulch for landscaping is not harmful to people, animals, plants or insects

It forms a natural permeable barrier over the soil that prevents soil borne diseases from touching the plant and that helps keep water in the soil longer. The result is healthier plants and less work for you.

How often Should I Water my plants?

One of the benefits of Liquid Mulch for landscaping is that it helps retain water in the soil. The water does not evaporate from the soil as quickly. It is available to the plant.

Therefore, water less frequently.

If you watered daily before - water every second day.

If you watered weekly before - water every second week.

How many colours does it come in? It comes in three colours: black, brown, and red.

What colours does it come in? It comes in three colours: black, brown and red.

What is Liquid Mulch for potted plants? — Liquid Mulch for potted plants is used on potted plants. Both for potted plants that are indoors in your house or potted plants that kept outside. It is especially useful for potted plants that are brought indoors during the winter months because it prevents insects from going into the soil and then coming out in your house.

It is poured over the soil in the pot and around the plant. It dries to form a bio-degradable film or crust on the soil. It also contains beneficial microbes that help the roots absorb the nutrients.

How is Liquid Mulch for potted plants different from Liquid Mulch for landscaping? The Liquid Mulch for potted plants is specifically designed the needs of plants grown in containers. It contains beneficial microbes that help the roots of plants grown in sterile soil absorb nutrients. It also resists shrinkage. Liquid Mulch for landscaping does not have these properties.

How do I use Liquid Mulch for potted plants? Shake the bottle gently, then pour it over the soil and let it dry. Make sure that the soil is completely covered. It usually takes about 1 day to dry completely. It will set within 15 minutes.

Can it harm my plants? No! It is completely safe for all plants, animals, people, and insects.

Can I repot once it was applied? Yes. You do not need to remove it. Simply repot and then apply the Liquid Mulch for potted plants again. You can leave the broken Liquid Mulch for potted plants film pieces in the soil of the pot. It will biodegrade.

How long can I keep Liquid Mulch for potted plants in the bottle or jug? Being a natural product containing active beneficial microbes, we do not recommend keeping the product for more than one year.

There is no need to refrigerate it.

Can I compost the dry film? — Yes! It will compost and degrade naturally because it is consumed by microbes in the soil.

What is Liquid Mulch for potted plants made of? — Liquid Mulch for potted plants is made from all-natural ingredients such as cellulose and starch. It also contains beneficial microbes.. Liquid Mulch for potted plants will degrade naturally because it is consumed by bacteria in the soil.

Is Liquid Mulch for potted plants harmful? — No!

Liquid Mulch for potted plants is not harmful to people, animals, plants or insects

How often Should I Water?

One of the benefits of Liquid Mulch for potted plants is that it helps retain water in the soil. The water does not evaporate from the soil as quickly. It is available to the plant.

Therefore, water less frequently.

If you watered daily before - water every second day.

If you watered weekly before - water every second week.

What is Natural Seaweed Fertilizer?

It is what the name suggests. It is fertilizer made from seaweed. Our fertilizer is made from Ascophyllum nodosum, a species of Kelp. It has one of the best nutrient contents. The seaweed is washed to remove the salt water and is then homogenized to make a stable dispersion of seaweed. We stabilize the dispersion with sodium bicarbonate. This helps to prevent fermentation in the bottle.

What can I expect from the Natural Seaweed Fertilizer?

The biggest advantage is that the nutrients are immediately available to the plant. Therefore, it used right away and doesn’t get wasted. For example, some of the chemical fertilizers get washed away when it rains and ends up in our rivers. This adds to the pollution problems we face. The seaweed fertilizer also contains nutrients not commonly found in chemical fertilizer packages. These help plants stay healthy.

When used properly, the fertilizer will make your plants grow beautiful flowers (if it is a flowering plant). You will also notice that the leaves will look healthier because they will have a deeper green colour.

Finally, you cannot burn your plants or lawn when using our natural seaweed fertilizer.

How often should I Fertilize my plants?

Indoor potted plants - Fertilize every two weeks to once a month

Outdoor potted plants - Fertilize every second watering to every third watering

Vegetable plants - Fertilize every watering until the plant is established and then every third watering

Seeds - Soak using the seaweed fertilizer diluted as per watering instructions

Lawn - Fertilize three times a season

Outdoor flower beds - Fertilize every third watering

Does it harm the environment?

Our natural seaweed does not harm the environment. That is why make and sell it. It is harvested responsibly, and it has no runoff chemicals. If too much is applied and there is runoff into a stream or water body, the runoff is not harmful to the environment.

What is Nutritional Leaf Spray?

The Nutritional Leaf Spray is a seaweed based spray that cleans the leaves..At the same time it cleans the leaves without the need to wipe the leaves.

What can I expect from the Nutritional Leaf Spray?

The Nutritional Leaf Spray brings out the plant’s natural shine, helps the plant stay healthy or return to health and, leaves a flower scent of your choice. The seaweed is formulated to be absorbed by the leaves. This feeds the plant through the leaves. Plants that are sick looking or not doing well recover more quickly.

How often should I use the Nutritional Leaf Spray?

Use the leaf spray whenever the plant is dusty and needs to be cleaned. Also, use it when the plant needs a little pick-me-up.

Can it harm the plant or the environment?

It does not contain any waxes (a common ingredient in many leaf shines) that can clog the pores in the leaves and harm the plant. Nor does it contain any other harmful ingredients. It is formulated according to our vision: a world that respects the environment. The Nutritional Leaf Spray will not harm your plants, any insects, or the environment.

Why do you use plastic jugs when you are about preserving the environment?

We use recyclable materials when possible. For some products using glass or aluminum is prohibitively expensive or impossible to ship. We continue to search for environmentally friendly alternatives.