Blog

19
Apr

Top Tips for Planting an Orchard and Growing Soft Fruit

Would you like to save on your supermarket bills by growing your own fruit? Do you have a space in your garden that you think would be suitable for an orchard?  Here we have put together some ideas on how to grow fruit successfully. Preparing the soil is essential, and, as a leading gardening supplier […]

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11
Apr

Top Tips for Designing a Contemporary Patio

Say ‘patio’ and the likelihood is that most people will think of a simple square or rectangle of paving stones. But today’s contemporary patios can be made into all sorts of unusual and eye-catching shapes, as we look for more from our gardens and turn them into an extension of our homes’ interior space. Leading […]

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04
Apr

Your New Allotment – Preparing and Planning

Whether you are new to gardening on an allotment or have years of experience, Madingley Mulch have all the allotment supplies you will need in and around Cambridge. When starting your own allotment, whether you have taken on a new plot or are taking one over, you will need to prepare for the coming seasons. […]

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30
Mar

Choosing Plants for Your Garden with Spring in Mind

Spring is the best time to dust off your gardening boots and step back out into the outdoors after the long winter break. It is most gardeners’ favourite time of year as it brings a chance of a new start. At Madingley Mulch in Cambridge we are enjoying the longer days spring offers, and we […]

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23
Mar

How Can You Improve Your Soil for the Growing Season?

Once winter has disappeared, and spring is on its way, gardeners everywhere are itching to get back outside. One of the first jobs growers do is to check the condition of the earth they will be cultivating their crops and flowers in. At Madingley Mulch in Cambridge we supply a variety of soil improver products, […]

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16
Mar

Enhance Your Garden with a New Hedge

Are you thinking of adding a new hedge to your garden or commercial site in Essex, Cambridgeshire or the surrounding areas? The benefits are more privacy, a more distinct boundary marker, security and the attractiveness of a well-maintained hedge full of leaves and berries. Garden mulch suppliers Madingley Mulch have put together some tips to […]

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09
Mar

Tips for Planning a Vegetable Garden

If you’re new to gardening, it can be difficult to know where to begin when planning a vegetable plot. From deciding where to locate the veg patch and choosing what to plant to knowing how to fertilise it with mulching or mushroom compost, gardeners have a lot to consider when planning a new, productive part […]

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24
Feb

Paving Slabs – Perfect for Patios and Pathways

To enhance the quality and appeal of your home, imagine how a new patio or path would look in the garden. If you already have these, but they look worn out, renewing them could improve the exterior of your house and add value to it too. At Madingley Mulch in Cambridge, we have a range […]

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09
Dec

Top Tips to Create an Attractive Garden Path

Not only will an attractive path add style and character to your property, but it will also improve access to your outside space, helping you make the most of your garden. Madingley Mulch offers a great range of specially designed products that will enhance the look and usability of any garden path. From decorative stones […]

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02
Dec

How Can You Turn Your Garden into a Winter Wonderland?

If you’re a keen gardener, winter can seem like one of the year’s saddest seasons. Bare trees, frozen earth and hibernating plants can make a garden look drab and lifeless, especially if you’ve planned your planting around summer flowers. However, with some advice from garden mulch suppliers Madingley Mulch, you don’t have to suffer through […]

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28
Nov

Two Low Maintenance Garden Ideas

Large lawns and elaborate flower beds look beautiful, but they can be difficult to maintain if you don’t have the time to spend on your garden. If you lead a busy lifestyle, rent out your property, or are physically unable to keep on top of tough gardening tasks, then it might be time to think […]

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21
Nov

6 Tasks to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

Gardening is a year round job as your lawn and plants still need care and attention, even in the coldest months of the year. November is the time to safeguard your plants from frost, clear the leaves and prune trees, so that you can keep up the appearance of your outdoor space. Unsure where to […]

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18
Nov

Keeping Your Greenhouse Interior in Shape this Autumn

‘Out of sight, out of mind!’ This statement often refers to clutter in the home, but it can equally apply to the garden. Aside from the shed, another frequently-used garden building that may need some TLC after the summer period is the greenhouse. Are you keen that your glasshouse and its plants look their best […]

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15
Nov

Clear Your Garden Shed in 5 Easy Steps

Is the inside of your shed so cluttered you can hardly get through the door? A shed that is in need of a clear-out is not only time-consuming, but costly too. For instance, have you ever spent hours searching for tools or items of equipment that you later found concealed under a mountain of soil […]

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17
Oct

7 Garden Tidy-up Jobs for Autumn

October is the perfect month to start garden related cleaning, clearing and maintenance jobs that you haven’t had time to do over the summer. As ‘out of sight means out of mind,’ some parts of the garden – including sheds and greenhouses – are often neglected when it comes to keeping your outdoors in order. […]

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