Percolation test – surface water drainage You need to do a percolation test if your thinking of having a soakaway drainage system in your garden or replacing a soakaway system. A percolation test must also be done for septic tanks/ sewage treatment. Make sure you do this test in normal conditions and not in summer. […]
Geotextiles There are 2 main types of geotextile fabrics permeable and impermeable. At Spudulica.co.uk we specialise in permeable membranes. This week we are covering Non woven geotextiles. Uses: Separation, Filtration Applications: French Drains, Soakaways, Permeable Protection layers, Patios. Both types can be also used together to cover problematic areas with multiple issues. Non-woven geotextile membrane […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to 2020, a new year full of possibilities, plans and projects. Personally, I can’t wait to get back outside and keep the garden in gear ready for spring. Yes, we are about to come into the coldest part of the year (even though up to now its been mild) and most […]
That last month of the year brings with it a number of different weathers and a slowing down in the garden. But nothing in the garden is ever stopped. A quick round up of the december jobs you may have for your garden t finish the year! Insulate outdoor taps/ water pipes /diverter kits Prune […]
Potted plants in Winter For those of us with a multitude of potted plants in our gardens we need to plan for winter. It is a tricky time of year with the extra rainfall and the possible risk of frost and freezing temperatures. Outdoor pots can be become waterlogged with the extra rain we experience […]
Domestic – Soakaway A soakaway in your garden will remove excess water and allow this excess surface water to filter into the ground. A soakaway can be as simple as a dug and filled with stone to give the water and area to soak into the ground. First you need to establish if your […]
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. […]
rainCatcher Tanks and systems At Spudulica home and garden we stock a beautiful range of rainCatcher above ground tanks and systems. These tanks can be used for rainwater storage or storm water attenuation. rainCatcher is a British brand providing innovative and sustainable products to manage and re-sue rainwater within your home or business. Tanks are […]
National Children’s Gardening week 25th May- 2nd June “In ever walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks” – John Muir One of the best weeks of the year! Also, this year coinciding with part of half term – so No Excuses!! This year we have a series of blogs about getting about […]
This weeks blog will focus on the issue of leaf scorch. After a spell of unseasonably hot weather recently you may find some of your new or growing plays are suffering to some degree. Leaf scorch can be caused by high temperatures, high winds, low soil moisture and in some cases fungus or bacteria. To […]
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