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 […]
5 Advertising Campaigns That Make you Want to Recycle
Recycling is something that we all know we should be doing. Some people are good at it, breaking down everything into their own respective bins for recycling; some people aren’t great at it, simply throwing everything to landfill. This is wear advertising comes in, it’s not like normal advertising and it’s not selling anything in […]
How Turf Is Made
Turf is a fantastic way to give your landscaping project the finishing touch that it deserves, without breaking the bank. It’s quick to lay, doesn’t break the bank and gives unparalleled results. But how is it made? How do Rolawn create their crisp, fine rolls of countryside that we can unfurl in our gardens like a […]
Into the Wild – Wild Grasses in our Parks
It’s not surprising information to hear that Britain’s insect population is on the decline. In the UK, studies have found that 76% of Butterfly species are declining in population, invertebrate populations have fallen by 45% over 35 years and that beetle, bee and wasp numbers have dropped by 60%. So what is causing this steep […]
Biomass – Innovations in Energy
Biomass fuel is fuel sourced or derived from living (or recently living) organisms. This generally consists almost entirely of plant material, often wood, but can also be plant and animal matter. Any carbon within these materials has been previously absorbed from the atmosphere as part of its lifecycle. This happens in plants as they use […]