When designing shingle driveways or paths, it is important to know which type of shingle to use, the correct size and how deep a layer to lay down. If the shingle is too small then it can get stuck in car tyre threads, and if it the layer is too deep then the car tyres will create unsightly grooves in the shingle....

One of the best ways to suppress weeds in your garden soil is to lay a sheet of landscape fabric. Such fabric is excellent at weed control and can be used to cover large areas prone to weeds. Once the fabric is laid, a variety of mulches or aggregates can be used to produce a very pleasing aesthetic on top of the fabric. Before laying down the landscape fabric on the soil for weed control, you mus...

At Springbridge, we place the utmost importance on the safe and secure delivery of the goods our customers’ order. We have our own vehicles for fast local deliveries around the Home Counties and London and make use of the low carbon fleet option available through a reliable pallet network for other deliveries....

The condition of the topsoil in your garden will have a big influence on how well you are able to grow healthy plants. Good quality soil that contains plenty of nutrients is necessary for growing strong and vigorous plants that are more resistant to disease and pests. Soil management of any area where plants grow is important as it is an ongoing process. Even if your soil is currently in great con...

If you buy a ton of topsoil for a gardening or landscaping project but then manage to complete the job without using it all, you will need to find uses or a disposal method for the excess. It is illegal to just dump it somewhere, even in the woods or somewhere wild where you might think it will do no harm, so here we look at the best options for disposing of excess soil....

Bare patches of lawn are an eyesore, but there are several ways to fix them. Here is a quick guide to the various methods of repairing bare patches on your lawn. Some small patches can be fixed with a little TLC and some fertiliser, though it takes a lot longer than other methods. If the patches are less than 20cm or thereabouts then you might not need seeds or new turf, but it will depend on the ...