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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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10
Oct

Nine Reasons to Use Garden Compost

As a keen gardener, the chances are you will either buy or make your own compost to improve the soil in your garden. But do know just how many benefits there are of composting? Here, Madingley Mulch, who sell quality outdoor supplies to customers in the Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Essex and Bedfordshire areas, outlines nine good […]

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03
Oct

Six Lawn Maintenance Tips for Autumn

As the lawn takes up the majority of the outdoor space in most gardens, looking after it is often a top priority. Whether your grassed area is traditional, geometrically shaped, or is just a small patch of land, the way you maintain it makes a significant difference to the overall look of your garden. Of […]

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26
Sep

This Year’s Top Garden Trends

This year has seen some exciting trends emerge in garden design. Most of these are easy to incorporate in your own garden – from brightly coloured flower beds, to curved pathways made from natural paving, and vegetable plots for even the smallest of gardens. Here Madingley Mulch, near the Bedfordshire and Suffolk borders, looks at […]

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19
Sep

Reasons to Choose Wooden Fencing for Your Cambridge Garden

If your garden needs a facelift, one of the best ways to improve its appearance is to replace any old, broken or battered fencing. At Madingley Mulch, we supply a range of styles of wooden fencing panels and posts from our Cambridge base. Here we look at some of the main advantages of installing a […]

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12
Sep

Seven Top Tips for Caring for Garden Turf

Laying turf creates a lawn very quickly, rather than having to wait for grass seed to grow. However, new turf needs proper care to ensure it takes root and flourishes. As turf suppliers based in Cambridge, Madingley Mulch also provides a whole range of products to care for your grass, including top dressing for lawns. […]

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05
Sep

Nine Gardening Tips for September

If you are a keen gardener, you’ll never have a dull moment, as you’ll always find something to do whatever the time of year. From composting to collecting plant seeds and harvesting, September is a busy month, as this is when you round off the summer season and prepare for cooler weather to set in. […]

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30
Aug

How to Create the Perfect Patio

With warm weather continuing, now is a great time to take advantage of the sun’s rays and think about re-designing your garden to create a beautiful patio area. Whether you have excellent DIY skills or would rather employ a professional for the job, we have a fantastic range of paving slabs to create any style […]

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22
Aug

How to Care for Your Greenhouse and Its Green Residents

Here at Madingley Mulch we dedicate ourselves to helping you create the perfect outdoor space, be it a patio, lawn or flower bed. We are providers of building, outdoor and gardening materials, such as paving stones, sand, concrete, compost, and soil, in Cambridge and the surrounding area. Here, our experts have delved into the world […]

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11
May

Which Plants Do Best in Different Types of Soil?

Gardeners in Cambridge, Suffolk and across East Anglia successfully grow a wide range of different crops, from fruit and vegetables to all kinds of flowers. But sometimes you might find that a particular crop is struggling, and wonder if you need to try soil conditioners or compost, or buy a different type of topsoil. So […]

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04
May

What Not to Do When Laying Mulch

There are many reasons to mulch your garden, from boosting the condition of the soil, controlling weeds and improving crops to creating an attractive appearance. Madingley Mulch has a great choice of mulches available for gardeners in Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Essex and Bedfordshire. This includes a variety of bark mulch products, pathway chips, decorative and rustic […]

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16
Mar

Using Indian Sandstone Paving in Your Garden

Natural paving is becoming increasingly popular in gardens in the Cambridge area, with Indian sandstone being a top choice because of its attractive appearance and range of colours. Here at Madingley Mulch we supply a wide range of sandstone slabs and have recently created a display of them at the front of our shop, also […]

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07
Mar

6 Reasons to Improve Your Garden Soil in 2016

Whether you aim to make 2016 the year you finally grow your own veg, or whether you just want to give your existing planting a bit of a boost, now is the perfect time to be thinking about paying attention to the quality of your garden soil. Cambridge garden suppliers, Madingley Mulch specialise in products […]

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