Grass in our gardens puts up with a lot. From kids playing out, to dogs running around; trips back and forth to the shed; lawns can be pretty resilient but they can also fail to thrive with the constant use and trampling. Everybody wants the ‘best’ green luscious lawn, but sometimes that can be hard […]
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Feb
Feb
There are many occasions when grass needs to be driven (and parked) on. Whether it’s for vehicle access routes, events which require extra overflow parking, or when a grassed area needs to be turned into a more permanent car park. Parking outside your house on grass verges isn’t illegal but if the grass is owned […]
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Feb
Feb
Windbreaks (also known as wind fences) are typically used to reduce wind speeds in open or exposed areas, such as fields, industrial areas or homes. As experienced with Storm Dennis & Ciara, high winds can cause major disruption and damage; a high strength windbreak is the best solution for protecting against the wind. How to […]
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Jan
Jan
We recently finished a grass reinforcement project at Erddig House, which is a National Trust property on the outskirts of Wrexham. Erddig House is an historic building built in 1687, with superb landscaped areas around the grounds of the main building. The BBC was about to film ‘Antiques Roadshow’, so full use of the off-road […]
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Jan
Jan
Render and plaster can easily crack under stress during application and use; Mesh4’s premium quality render mesh can be used as a strengthening layer in construction to reinforce plaster, render and mortar. This fibreglass mesh is designed to provide better grip and improve the mechanical strength of the rendered wall which protects the finished surface […]
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Jan
Jan
A green, luscious, well maintained lawn can be the making of a garden. From time to time, though, it might need some extra care to keep it in peak condition. The winter months are the best time to put a plan into place to protect your grass and get it in tip top condition, ready […]
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Dec
Dec
Mesh 4’s Gridlok Elite are strong interlocking 100% recycled plastic ground reinforcement grids which can be installed to provide an attractive reinforced grass or gravel surface suitable for driving and parking on and for pedestrian use. These paving grids are SUDS compliant and do not require any planning permission. Due to their cell structure these […]
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Dec
Dec
Fleece is one of the most useful accessories in the gardening and horticultural world! It can be used throughout the year and has many advantages. Protection fleece helps raise temperatures, in the Spring and Summer it works with the warmth of the sun to raise temperatures inside the cover by a few degrees, this can […]
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Nov
Nov
‘Brownfield’ land is an area of land or premises that has been previously used but has subsequently become vacant, derelict or contaminated. Earlier this year the Guardian wrote that a million new homes could be built on ‘Brownfield’ land in the coming years. These sites usually require extra preparation than ‘Greenfield’ sites and can contain […]
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Nov
Nov
Manufacturers of tools, machined parts/components, furniture, glass bottles and other delicate non scratch resistant products put time and care into the production of these items, they then don’t want them to get scuffed, scratched and damaged during storage, manufacture and transit, they need to be well protected to reduce the risk of damage to reduce the […]