What is RainCatcher? RainCatcher is a UK based company who manufacture (in the UK) their own rain collection tanks and accessories. These items can be used for many projects both commercial and domestic. What RainCatcher tanks are avaliable? We stock the 200L wall mounted and the 750L floor standing water collection tanks at spudulica home […]
French drain – when to use and how to install
What is a French drain? French drain, trench drain, land drain, sub surface drains all names for a trench filled with stones to direct water away from waterlogged areas in gardens and from around buildings. Really a simple solution of a channel filled with stones to allow water to flow to a new area and […]
What is a Soakaway? – Do you Need One and How to Install
What is a soakaway system? A soakaway is a water drainage system that resolves the issues of excess surface water, water pooling and waterlogging. It relieves pressure on drains and is a cost effective and low maintenance solution to a reoccuring problem. Water can be removed from surface into the ground away from areas of […]
Rainwater harvesting
RainWater Harvesting As we come to end of January we hope for spring, the cold long nights have taken their toll. The winter storms are still with us and let’s keep those raincoats and gloves handy. January in the UK is the wettest month of the year. Why not use this free resource to your […]
Spudulica Home and Garden – About us
Happy New Year – Wishing all our customers a fantastic 2022! Welcome to Spudulica Home and Garden, why not browse our catalogue for your garden project? We stock a variety of garden project essentials non-woven geotextiles, recessed manhole covers, woven geotextiles, soakaway kits, pegs, planters, drainage sleeves, EcoGrid and water butt systems we have you […]
Helping local wildlife in autumn/winter
As the days get darker earlier and the temperature drops drawing the year to a close your garden wildlife might need a little helping hand. Some animals like hedgehogs hibernate, if you see any little ones out and about it might be a good idea to contact a local wildlife charity for advice. Local to […]
Garden Water Storage Solutions
Why not harvest your rainwater? It is easy to save water from your down pipe to your chosen water storage. It also allows you to help the environment locally by saving your water from saturating the ground. Plants love rainwater and its not got added chlorine like your tap water and it is an easy […]
Issues with garden drainage?
In those wet and winter months mud and rain can become a massive issue. A mud pit/ waterlogged area is not a nice place to enjoy your outdooe space. Excess water can even be an issue for foundations and any out door paved areas as well; especially long term. Where and what is causing the […]
Soakaway Kits – Spudulica home and garden
Soakaway Kits at Spudulica Do you need a soakaway to store and divert water to prevent localised flooding in your garden or driveway? A soakaway can store water and allow it to seep into the ground slowly, preventing a build up of water and allowing it time to get into the surrounding soil. It can […]
Summer Break – Garden Tips
Looking after your garden when your away The summer holidays are about to start, and most of us are looking forward to a summer break. It might be a week abroad, a family weekend catch up or a series of days out. Our gardens are going to taking a back seat to our activities. […]
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