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22/06/2016
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How to Fix Log Roll Edging

This post has been updated on the 31st January 2020. Border Rolls are becoming increasingly popular in UK gardens, and create segregation for growing plants and flowers in separate areas. They can act as a partition and help to make your garden look great. We have a range of border log rolls available on our website. What Log Roll Edging to Choose? The key features to look for in Border Log Roll Edging are pressure treatment and having a flexible curve design. Pressure treatment helps to protect against rot, ensuring a long... Read More

19/04/2016
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How To Build A Wooden Wheelie Bin Store?

Wheelie bin stores are a practical and stylish way of concealing and covering up what are necessary but nonetheless utilitarian items. Wheelie bins can take the edge off a beautiful garden design, and bin stores can help to hide these from view. How many times have you admired your garden setting, only to see the aesthetically unpleasing black and green designs of council wheelie bins come into your view? How many times has your bin been knocked over in the wind, spilling out the contents? Why Choose A Wooden Wheelie Bin... Read More

23/03/2016
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Preparing For the Summer Months | Protecting and Revitalising Garden Buildings

With Spring arriving earlier this week, we really need to start thinking about what to do in our garden for the coming months. Now that winter has officially gone, the gardening tools can come out of hibernation, and your garden design plans for the coming year can come into fruition. It is better to start in your garden early rather than later, so that by the time Summer does arrive, your garden is already looking stunning as you look spend more time in it. With temperatures getting milder and the days... Read More

08/12/2015
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Making a Homemade Bird Feeder and Other Winter Garden Tips!

Winter feeding benefits birds in the UK more than other parts of the year; to help them get through the colder months. Although food shortages can occur at any time of the year, they are more likely to occur in the wintertime. Providing birds with food can also allow you to marvel at the beauty of our ornithological friends , and enthuse children and adults alike! By having a consistent food supply, a variety of birds will appreciate and recognise a bird feeder. This fantastic guide by Sainsbury’s Bank helps to... Read More

16/11/2015
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When to Start Christmas Shopping? Top Tips for Internet Shopping

Christmas can be one of the most stressful times of the year for many people, from parents to siblings, friends to colleagues.  The pressure of what gift to choose for a loved one. When is the right time to start Christmas shopping? Is it safe to buy off the internet? What if my goods come damaged? For those who don’t have time to Christmas shop, or just prefer to beat the hustle, bustle, and mayhem of high street shopping, there are several tips you can follow! Online shopping can now... Read More

08/10/2015
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Maintaining your lawn in Autumn

With the clocks going back an hour and winter drawing in, it’s important to know what to do with your lawn to keep it in top condition. Several simple techniques and industry tips can keep your garden grass in great condition during the year, and to help it to look great for the new year! When to Mow the Garden Lawn in Autumn? From September/October, you should gradually start to decrease mowing frequency. With less sun and the temperatures falling, the grass growth rate decreases. A common mistake is to... Read More

keeping-garden-safe-this-summer 26/05/2015

Keeping your garden safe; prepare for summer

With the British weather being temperamental at the best of times, we all love to finally get out in the garden when the conditions improve. The summer is almost here and, again, we are dusting off the BBQs, rolling out the garden furniture, and wondering where we put the sunscreen. However, the British summer time is not without its dangers. According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), around 300,000 people sustain injury every year due to garden-related incidents and were admitted to hospital as a result.... Read More

03/03/2015

Rolawn ProMulch® | Thank You Very Mulch

Why Rolawn’s new ProMulch® blend is a must have for your garden… Here’s our introduction to the use of Mulch, whether you’re a new or experienced user we hope to make you aware of the benefits of ProMulch. What is Mulch? A mulch is a loose material used to cover the ground to protect and enrich the soil, improve the appearance of beds and borders and also act as an insulator to protect plant roots from frost and help regulate the soil’s temperature. Why ProMulch? ProMulch is not only Organic... Read More