What is a geotextile membrane? A geotextile membrane is a construction product used in ground and drainage projects. It has many properties that help with stabilisation, filtration, separation, weed suppression and is a necessary addition to French drains and Soakaway systems. Need more infomation and an introduction to the types of construction fabrics and their […]
RainCatcher Tanks 200L/750L – Highlighting Key features
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 […]
Alloments – Get your own and grow your own.
Got an allotment? We’ve got you covered. Well aren’t you the lucky one, in some areas of the county waiting lists for allotments can be up to years long. You need to get to our site at Spudulica.co.uk for all those allotment essentials. If you want an allotment you need to go to your local […]
How to get your garden summer ready – 2022
Lets get your garden summer ready – Summer is about to begin and we all want to spend more time outdoors, why not follow our simple hints and tips to make the most of your outdoor spaces this summer. How do I get my garden ready for plants? Make sure your prepare the area you […]
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 permable paving? – Do I need it?
What is permeable paving? Permeable definition is a material or membrane allowing liquids or gases to pass through it. As a paving option it allows water to pass through straight into the ground and does not allow water to run off to drains. This reduces the amount of water being sent to drains and helps […]
How to lay a geotextile fabric
Following in our current series of geotextile focussed blogs, we have another one on how to lay your membrane. Preparation is key Firstly measure the area you need, length by width to give you an area measurement (m2). Then decide what type of geotextile fabric you require, is it needed for stabilisation and filtration? – […]
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 […]
Garden Edging – How to install
Now for 2022 our first blog series will be highlighting Garden organisation. Easy jobs that don’t take too much time and effort that can help your outdoor spaces to be more productive, pretty, and ready for all the seasons for 2022. Our first blog will highlight – Garden Flexible Edging. This easy to use and […]
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