There are a few differences between ornamental bark, bark mulch and wood chippings which will inform your decision as to which to use as a ground cover. Here we look at each so you can choose the best ground cover product for your needs. Ornamental bark is so-named as it has an aesthetically-pleasing appearance, coming as it does from the bark of conifer trees grown in the British Isles. It is not...

Adding compost to your flowerbeds and topsoil areas during late winter is one of the best things you can do to prepare your soil for the new growing season in spring. Not only will you be replenishing all the nutrients that were consumed during the previous growing season, but you can use the compost to improve the soil structure and its drainage capabilities. If you are not sure how much compost ...

Springbridge provides a variety of high-quality products for gardening and landscaping projects both large and small. The firm has spent the last 25 years building this family-run business into an especially reliable supplier of such goods that you can always depend on. To ensure Springbridge can demonstrate their dependable customer service and high quality of products, they have achieved members...

A quality landscape fabric can make your gardening endeavours a lot easier by minimising weed growth while keeping the soil beneath in good condition. You can cover the fabric with bark chippings, stones or other kind of decorative mulch for a natural-looking effect while preventing weeds from spoiling the view. Here are some more professional tips on using landscape fabric in your garden and for ...

As winter approaches, gardener turn their attention to how best to prepare their plants and lawns for the cold weather. With winter bringing stronger gusty winds and chilly temperatures as well as a lot more rain and the potential for snowfall, there are a few things to do to ensure a lawn remains not only neat and tidy throughout the winter weather but is ready to thrive again once the spring rol...

Frost can be devestating to our gardens if we don’t take the correct measures to protect the plant life and lawn turf. The conditions that cause frost are common during the winter, but the changeable weather in autumn can also produce frosts and freezes which can cause lasting damage. Frost is formed when water vapour changes from its gaseous form into a solid after being exposed to temperatures b...