The great part about gardening is that you can do it anywhere even inside. It’s a great way finish off a room and scratch that gardening itch; without having to have any outside space. Just remember the daily watering! Another way to go is with cactus or succulent plants if you don’t think you can […]
Garden Autumn/Winter Prep
Now September is well and truly with us its time to prioritise some jobs for the garden; you could leave it to its own devises but doing a bit of preparation ca really help to prepare plants and soil for next growing season. Want to look after your winged garden friends?? Install some bird boxes […]
The Water Butt Tap
Yes maybe a boring subject possibly………………. But unless you have a water wheel or mad inventor style pump system how are you going to get your rain water out of your water butt?? Some water butts come with a tap attached and others have a flat area near to the bottom for you to create […]
Domestic Soakaway’s – a guide
Installing a domestic soakaway – The steps involved: Test the area for it’s porosity Decide on the soakaway size Choose your soakaway medium, crates or stone Line your trench/hole with membrane and install the soakaway Backfill and compact the area Enjoy having a nice functioning soakaway and dry ground. *not to size soakaway hole 🙂 […]
What is a geotextile membrane?
What is a geotextile membrane ? Geotextile membranes are usually a non-woven fabric or material which allow water to pass through freely but stops debris or organic material from penetrating. Non-woven membranes are generally very strong fabrics and are used for many applications where protection is needed. The main use for membranes is stopping weeds […]
The good the bad and the ugly
Tip for bringing the “good” guys to your garden and ideas on how to minimize the “bad” guys. Even the best gardener has to be on their guard to keep those pesky plant eaters at bay, but you can try a few things to try and keep these “bad “guys at a minimum and on someone else’s […]
Get Gardening
From a novice to novice Do you gaze out of your window/French doors/julienne balcony/back door at your yard/garden/ patio/window sill/shared garden and wish to see something out there? (something you created anyway; not bare bricks broken patio furniture and old bbq’s). So why not; no excuses! Gardening doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive. […]
Free Shipping – why we offer free shipping
Our free shipping and no quibbles return policy make for a pleasant risk free shopping experience. Spudulica offer free shipping on all out items to most locations (UK mainland). We do this as we believe the price you see is the price you should pay, no little extras at checkout like VAT, tax, duty or […]
French Drain Soakaways – What are They, How to Install Them
Do I need a French drain? Does you garden or outdoor area become water logged? Is suface water after rain an issue? Water logged areas near to buildings? Then a french drain or soakaway may be what you need. What is a french drain? A french drain is a trench filled with stones created to […]
Rain Water Diverters
Rain water Diverter kits – is it worth it?? A small piece of kit that can help to regulate the amount of water you are storing; usually in a garden water butt. It looks unimpressive a tube a box like contraption and maybe a washer or two. You’ll probably install your water butt and find […]