Blog

23
Jun

The Advantages of Weed Suppressing Membranes

  Although weeds can simply be described as ‘a plant growing in the wrong place’, there is no doubt that they are the bane of many gardeners’ lives. One recent survey showed that almost half of all gardeners wished they spent less time removing these unwanted plants. Here, Madingley Mulch, who stock weed suppressing membranes […]

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23
Jun

Top Trends from the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The flagship event in the UK’s gardening calendar took place at the end of last month – the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show. Here, Madingley Mulch, who stock soil conditioners and composts for gardeners in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and across East Anglia, look at some of the key trends in garden design and plant choice […]

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28
May

Why are Bark Chippings so Good for Your Garden?

  Bark-based mulch should be an essential tool for any gardener, wherever you live and whatever types of plants you want to grow. Here Madingley Mulch, who supply garden bark chips from our base near Cambridge, explain how they work, and the advantages they offer.   They Improve Soil Structure Bark chips are classified as […]

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01
May

Top Tips for Looking After Fruit Trees

Have you thought of planting your own fruit trees? It is one of the UK’s growth industries, in every sense of the word. The need for more sustainable gardens, and the chance to cut your own food bills, means that increasing numbers of people are ‘growing their own’. Madingley Mulch stock a variety of soil […]

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26
Mar

Top Tips for Creating the Ideal Driveway

Driveways are an essential part of any modern home; they add value to it, as well as offer convenience and security to car owners. Here, Madingley Mulch, who supply driveway stones (and a host of other essentials) from our base near Cambridge have provided some top tips to ensure that the whole process is trouble-free. […]

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05
Mar

Soil Types in the UK – a Handy Guide

  The UK enjoys some of the most variable soil conditions in the world. The varied climate, plus the way the ground developed millions of years ago, mean that there are many different types of earth – which can produce very different growing conditions for gardeners across the country. Here Madingley Mulch identify the six […]

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03
Mar

Advantages of Laying New Turf in Spring

Although new turf can also be laid down in the autumn, there are plenty of advantages to creating a fresh lawn during March and April – and preparation work should start before that. Here Madingley Mulch, a leading turf supplier in the Cambridge area, explain why you should really be thinking about it now if […]

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30
Jan

Planning for the Year Ahead on Your Allotment

Allotments have seen a big boom in recent years, kickstarted by the recent coronavirus lockdowns, when they provided some much-needed outdoor therapy for people who might otherwise have been stuck indoors.  And, of course, they help with increased cost of living, as they enable gardeners to grow their own fruit and veg. The key to […]

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12
Dec

There’s Still Time to Buy Your Christmas Tree from Madingley Mulch

If you are still looking for Christmas trees for sale in Cambridgeshire, then look no further – at Madingley Mulch we are stocking our usual range of Norway Spruce and Nordmann Fir trees. The Nordmann fir is named after 19th century Finnish zoologist and botanist Alexander von Nordmann (1803-1866), who discovered the tree in Eastern […]

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12
Dec

Key Advantages of Using Dark Paving Slabs in Your Garden

Patios come in all shapes and style, not to mention sizes. There’s plenty to choose from when it comes to colours as well – whether you are looking at natural stone or porcelain slabs for your garden. Many people opt for a traditional colour such as sandstone, or a shade of brown or grey – […]

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25
Nov

Four Ideas for a Children’s Garden Area for 2025

Instead of buying your children some conventional Christmas presents this year, why not go for something more active and create a dedicated area for them in the garden? Here Madingley Mulch, who can supply play sand and bark for customers in and around Cambridge, come up with some cheap and cheerful suggestions which needn’t cost […]

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31
Oct

Five Key Advantages of Using Trellises in Your Garden

Garden trellises have been around for thousands of years. Originally, they took the form of pergolas or arbors and were the preserve of the very wealthy, particularly in France and Italy. Over the years, however, they have evolved into a variety of simpler shapes and are much more affordable and more widely available. Here Madingley […]

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21
Oct

How to Give Your Garden a Real Edge

Autumn is the right time of year to be thinking about giving your garden a real edge – literally! Madingley Mulch can supply edging stones and log roll lawn edging from our base near Cambridge. Here we explain why creating clearly defined boundaries is so beneficial, and also provide a few tips on how to […]

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10
Oct

Key Advantages of Using Slate in Your Garden

If you have a home improvement project on the go, then slate is one of the most versatile of stones you can use. Roof tiles, bases for snooker tables, counter tops in the kitchen, fire hearths, even tables and chairs – the list is almost endless. And that’s before you consider how you can use […]

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