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Winter brings its share of beautiful snowy landscapes, but it also ushers in treacherous icy conditions that can make roads, driveways, and pathways hazardous. Spreading rock salt is a simple yet highly effective way to combat ice and snow, ensuring safety during winter. However, spreading rock salt properly is essential to maximise its effectiveness and avoid unnecessary waste or damage to surfaces and plants. In this guide, we’ll guide you through the process of spreading rock salt efficiently and safely to keep your property free of ice this winter. Checklist: Rock Salt - available in handy bags or bulk Snow Shovel Grit Bin Heavy Duty Spreader (optional but really handy!) Why Use Rock Salt? Rock salt lowers the freezing point...

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in sustainable and eco-friendly gardening practices. One such method gaining popularity is 'No Dig' gardening. As the name suggests, this approach involves creating and maintaining a garden without disturbing the existing soil structure. By minimising digging and tilling, No Dig gardening offers numerous benefits, including improved soil health, increased biodiversity, and reduced water usage. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of No Dig gardening, its advantages, and provide practical tips on how to get started. Understanding No Dig Gardening No Dig gardening, also known as no-till or lasagna gardening, is an approach that prioritises working with nature rather than against it. The main principle behind this method is...

In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of growing your own food and showcase Dandy's Compost and VegeGrow Topsoil, which are ideal for creating thriving veg plots. We will also provide you with a FREE! step-by-step guide to building a veggie raised bed.

Grow the perfect pumpkins with Dandy's Organic VegeGrow Topsoil...

Follow our handy 'How To' Guide for laying and looking after your turf. Maintain a beautiful new lawn with Dandy's. Order online or call us 01244 280008. Laying Guide When. Spring and Autumn is the best time for laying turf as there is an ideal balance of sun and rain. However, you can lay turf all year round as long as there is not a ground frost or a draught. Measure up. Length (m) X Width (m) = amount of m2 rolls needed. We advise that you order 10% extra so that you have plenty for offcuts. Plan ahead. Prepare the ground a day or two before you collect or have your turf delivered. Rake the soil to a fine...