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.
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.
It takes many long hours to make a garden look its best and a seemingly endless round of digging out overgrown areas, pulling out old roots and pulling up yet more weeds. Laying some sort of barrier in garden beds can help to reduce the frequency of having to do these time-consuming tasks. But which is the best landscape fabric for weed control?
When grassy areas are used to accommodate parking, temporarily or others, at a public venue or a private home, the weight of the vehicles and wear of the tyres easily and quickly cause damage to this delicate surface. With a beautiful lawn notoriously challenging to achieve, restoring it to its former glory after being used for parking can take considerable time, effort and expense. However, with proper preparation and the use of an innovative ground control solution, grassed areas can be made to work well as temporary parking spaces and remain looking good after the cars, vans, or even coaches have departed.
There are many factors to consider when you weigh up surface options for a driveway, access road or car park. While gravel is the premium choice, it does throw up a number of questions. How can you protect against gravel migration? How will the stones behave when laid on a slope? And how can you neatly and elegantly mark out parking bays on a gravel surface?
As a professional landscaper, you know the importance of drainage and of making sure that lawns, paths, patios and driveways aren’t ruined by waterlogging. One of the most commonly used drainage solutions is a French drain.
