by Jo | Feb 10, 2021 | Landscaping, Wildlife
For many years, peat has featured in most garden composts but this has come at a huge cost to rare peatlands in both the UK and overseas. Why are peat bogs so important? Extracting peat destroys precious habitat for a wealth of wildlife species and releases carbon...
by Jo | Jan 5, 2021 | Community
UPDATE: We are pleased to reassure our customers, trade and retail, that we will remain open and supplying landscaping materials. Please only visit us if you need to and order online or by phone for delivery where possible. As always, your safety is our priority so we...
by Jo | Nov 3, 2020 | Landscaping, Paving
All patios need regular maintenance to keep them looking their best. You can remove most patio stains with hot soapy water and a stiff brush. Occasionally you may get more stubborn stains from organic material or chemicals which need some extra attention. If this...
by Jo | Oct 7, 2020 | Landscaping, Community
Win a free pair of premium Marcrist cutting blades worth over £200 in our photo competition giveaway! These 230mm cutting discs could be yours…! For a chance to win… the Marcrist BF750 Fast Precision Diamond Cutting Disc (worth £51.30) and FZ850 Diamond...
by Jo | Sep 17, 2020 | Inspiration and ideas
Now more than ever, if you’re lucky enough to have an outside space, it could be the most convenient and relaxing place to see friends and family. Home entertaining will not only save on the cost of going out, you’ll be guaranteed personal space and good...
by Jo | Aug 25, 2020 | Inspiration and ideas, Wildlife
It’s no surprise that lockdown fuelled our interest in ‘growing your own’. It’s a simple way to become more self-sufficient, and has quickly become a popular DIY project. In this blog, our friends at the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust explain why raised...
by Jo | Jul 29, 2020 | Landscaping, Inspiration and ideas
Composite decking has grown in popularity over recent years because it offers some advantages over other hard surfaces. Like any kind of decking, a composite deck will need less ground preparation than laying a patio. This means it can be a good option for you if your...
by Jo | Jun 29, 2020 | Paving, Inspiration and ideas, Landscape product care
As lockdown has reminded us, green spaces are crucial to our wellbeing, and more house buyers than ever are now searching for homes with gardens. If you want to add value to your outside space, or simply spend more time in it, why not make sure your garden is in good...
by Jo | May 1, 2020 | Community, Wildlife
With no end to lockdown in sight, it’s no wonder there has been a surge of interest in starting a garden, whether in part of your plot or an empty shoebox. Our friends at the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust set out three easy steps to get you growing, even...
by Jo | Feb 28, 2020 | Landscaping, Paving, Inspiration and ideas
A very common experience for us is being asked to landscape a building project or extension that is finished or nearly finished. With so much to think about, it’s easy to leave garden planning until later in your project. But this can cause problems. Our clients...
