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What to do when ground control doesn’t work: Bamboo

What to do when ground control doesn’t work: Bamboo

For some bamboo is a lovely plant, a welcome addition to the garden; for others bamboo is a living nightmare. Typically weed control fabric can be used to prevent the spread of unwanted plants, but the same cannot be said for bamboo. Even an ultra-strong ground control fabric is no match for bamboo due to the plant’s sheer strength – it has even been known to break through patios. Ground control and weed control fabrics are better suited to suppressing light weeds once the area has been chemically treated.
When To Use Drainage Geotextile Fabric

When To Use Drainage Geotextile Fabric

Drainage fabric is an essential geotextile in a landscaper’s toolkit and aids in creating systems designed for water management. Used in the correct setting, drainage membranes allow stormwater to permeate through, soak into the ground and return to the natural water cycle. But first, let’s delve deeper into waterlogging.
Stocking Up For Spring: What Landscapers Need

Stocking Up For Spring: What Landscapers Need

Spring is approaching, those lighter spring mornings followed by lighter evenings allow more time to be spent and enjoyed in the garden for some. For landscapers this means a bustling work schedule and not enough hours in the day to get everything done.
Construction Materials: 5 Of The Essentials You Need

Construction Materials: 5 Of The Essentials You Need

With the high-season approaching it is time to stock up on your construction material essentials. A well-equipped site ensures your project can run smoothly with fewer delays and accidents, something all building professionals strive for.
What Geotextile Fabric Do I Need?

What Geotextile Fabric Do I Need?

Creating the perfect landscape is a monumental task, made that little bit easier by landscaping products that work. Popular landscaping products among today’s professional landscapers and groundworkers are geotextile fabrics.
What is the best landscape fabric for a dry creek bed?

What is the best landscape fabric for a dry creek bed?

There are many ways to add eye-catching and cost-effective landscape features to your garden, and a dry creek bed is a relatively easy one. But before you start, you’ll need to find out more about the best landscape fabric for a dry creek bed. Here we explain more about the benefits of installing a dry creek bed and which landscape fabric will produce the best results.

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6 Myths about Landscape Fabric

Perform a quick search online for more information about landscape fabric and you’ll get a long list of results. Unfortunately, not all of them provide reliable information, which has led to a number of myths being created about landscape fabrics. To set the record straight, let’s look at the 7 most common myths about landscape fabric to allow you to make an informed decision.
Does landscape fabric need to be replaced?

Does landscape fabric need to be replaced?

The struggle to keep weeds at bay can often seem insurmountable, but it needn’t be thanks to professional landscaping fabrics. Weed control barriers are relatively straightforward to lay and provide an effective defence against unwanted growth, with the added benefits of stabilising the ground and creating separation between soil and mulch.
Creating planning-compliant and multipurpose grassed surface

Creating planning-compliant and multipurpose grassed surface

Government guidelines on green infrastructure, together with stringent planning restrictions that require permeable surfaces to protect against flooding, can prove to be headscratchers for planners developing spaces for public authorities. Here, we look at the benefits of a SuDS-compliant grass protection system that allows grassy areas to double up as a temporary parking solution, retaining a softer aesthetic while reinforcing the grass to allow for parking.

A guide to mulch and mulching

A guide to mulch and mulching

Mulch is a multipurpose material used by professional and hobbyist gardeners alike. Mulch is used to sustain moisture in the soil while keeping it cool and healthy, and helping to keep weeds at bay. In this short guide to mulch and mulching, we’ll look at various organic and non-organic materials, examining their uses and advantages together with the best way to apply mulches for optimum results.

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