4 Tips for Protecting Your Flower Beds from Frost
Ice, snow, frost and general cold weather can create a multitude of issues within your garden. In many cases, the plants and flowers that you worked so hard to upkeep in the summer will die during the winter. Here are 4 easy tips on how you can try and prevent frost damage to your flower beds: […]
South Korean delegation visit Dorset renewable energy site
A DELEGATION from South Korea saw how food waste from Dorset households is turned into energy at one of the UK’s most advanced anaerobic digester (AD) plants. The seven-strong party was invited to view Eco Sustainable Solutions’ multi-million pound facility at Piddlehinton as part of a fact-finding mission to the UK. The 2.5 acre site […]
School garden club takes root thanks to Eco donation
BIG-HEARTED bosses at a recycling company have helped a garden club take root at a Bournemouth school. Eco Sustainable Solutions has donated two tonnes of its Super Soil product to Winton Primary School. The soil is to be used by reception pupils in the school’s garden club to grow flowers and vegetables. It was presented […]
What is Biomass?
You may have heard the term biomass before, but what is biomass? What does it do and what is it used for? Biomass consists of living or recently living organisms and is used as a source of energy in both commercial and domestic environments. The term ‘Biomass’ often refers to, but is not limited to, […]
How to Choose Between 10mm and 20mm Shingle
When it comes to choosing the right shingle size for your project, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your options. We’re here to guide you through the decision-making process, whether you’re using shingle for decorative purposes, drainage, or any other application. 10mm Shingle 10mm Shingle, also known as ‘Pea Shingle,’ serves multiple purposes […]
How to lay turf this summer
Turf is an easy way to get a consistent, beautiful looking lawn in much less time than it takes to grow seed. Turf can be walked on just weeks after laying, making it perfect for houses with pets or children. Here at Eco we have some great turfs to choose from so finding the right […]
Tips for Gardening this August
August tends to be the hottest time of the year for us in the Northern Hemisphere, so it’s vitally important that you pay attention to your garden and keep on-top of the day to day tasks that keep your garden looking beautiful. Watering First and foremost, remember to water your garden, especially those plants that […]
Is Your Garden’s Topsoil Holding Your Garden Back?
Topsoil is one of the most important parts of your garden. It’s the base from which everything in your garden grows, as well as the bucket that waters it and the plate that feeds it. Topsoil, as the name suggests, is the upper most layer of soil that covers the majority of terra firma. It […]
4 Eco-Friendly Inventions You Might Not Know About
The world is a constantly changing and innovating place. Here are some of 2016’s top innovations that are changing the earth for the better. AirCarbon AirCarbon, an initiative by Newlight Technologies, is made by combining air with methane-based carbon. These emissions, that would otherwise become part of the air we breathe, produce a material that […]
Tips for Gardening this September
September is a noticeably cooler month than August, with the evenings rolling in noticeably shorter and much darker weather beating the horizon. The drop in temperature makes it much more comfortable to spend the whole weekend in the garden when compared to the hotter months. Fruits and Vegetables. If you have a vegetable or fruit […]