As the colder months arrive, we naturally start spending more time indoors. But that doesn’t mean your garden has to be forgotten until spring. Autumn and winter can actually be a great time to create that extra bit of usable space you’ve been thinking about. A garden room for family get-togethers, a shed for tackling […]
French Drain vs Soakaway: Which Do You Need?
Autumn is creeping in, winter isn’t far behind, and in the UK that usually means one thing: rain. And probably quite a lot of it. A bit of rain is great for the garden, but when the lawn starts feeling like a paddling pool, puddles refuse to disappear from the driveway or water keeps gathering […]
Coming Soon to Spudulica: Coir Matting – A Natural Helping Hand for Autumn & Winter Garden Projects
Autumn is creeping in. The rain is returning. The leaves are falling. And those little garden jobs we’ve been ignoring all summer are suddenly looking a lot more obvious. So, naturally, we’re adding another useful garden problem-solver to the Spudulica range. Coming very soon: coir matting. And because we know not everyone needs an enormous […]
10 Water Butt Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How to Fix Them)
A water butt is one of the easiest ways to save money, conserve water and keep your garden thriving during dry spells. But while installing one looks simple enough, there are a few common mistakes that can stop your water butt from working as well as it should. The good news? Every one of these […]
Grassroots Football Is Back! Is Your Club Ready for the Mud?
The new grassroots football season is getting underway. Boots have been cleaned (for now), kits have somehow already gone missing, parents are back on the touchline and weekends are once again organised around kick-off times. But as we head towards autumn, there’s one familiar opponent waiting for thousands of grassroots clubs across the country. Mud. […]
Can You Lay Gravel Without a Membrane? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re planning a new gravel driveway, garden path or decorative border, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is: Can you lay gravel without a membrane? The simple answer is yes, you can… but whether you should is a very different question. Skipping a gravel membrane might save you a little money […]
Garden Projects You Can Complete in One Weekend
Ever looked around the garden on a Friday afternoon and thought, “I really should sort that out”? The good news is you don’t need weeks of hard work or a huge budget to make a noticeable difference. Some of the most satisfying garden improvements can be completed in just one weekend, leaving you with a […]
Where Should You Place a Water Butt? Best Locations Explained
A water butt is one of the easiest ways to reduce your water bills, make your garden more sustainable and keep your plants thriving during dry weather. But before you install one, there’s an important question to answer… Where is the best place to put a water butt? The answer depends on how you plan […]
Why PTFE Tape Is the Unsung Hero of Every Water Butt Installation
Installing a new water butt is one of the easiest ways to save water, lower your water bills and keep your garden looking its best through the warmer months. Whether you’ve chosen a compact wall-mounted model or a larger rainwater harvesting tank, getting the pipework and connections right is just as important as choosing the […]
Cardboard in the Garden: Why Is Everyone Using It… and Is There a Better Alternative?
Spend five minutes scrolling through gardening social media and you’ll soon spot a familiar sight. Cardboard boxes are being flattened, soaked with water and laid across vegetable patches, flower beds and allotments. From first-time gardeners to seasoned growers, cardboard has become one of the biggest gardening trends in recent years. But why is everyone suddenly […]