WHAT'S NEW

WHATS NEW ON THE MARKET?

Rubber mulch
Recycled rubber mulch will be popular this year, I’m sure. It could take preference over wood bark. Its long lasting, clean and provides a safe play surface for children. The shredded rubber also looks good and keeps the garden low maintenance. There are many different grades of rubber mulch available. One company called Rubbascape produce the 100 per cent recycled rubber product. It's nearly five times heavier than wood mulch, so it stays in place and is good on uneven or wet ground. I am sure it will get a mixed review though as it isn't exactly organic!

Carpet stones
Putting down large areas of paving is time consuming. One product that will really help to save time is carpet stones. Carpet stones are great for building pathways or patios without the time and expense of laying individual stones. The stones are already joined together, to make an easy-to-lay, flexible mat, which can be cut to go around awkward spaces. Lay on a semi-dry mix of sand and cement followed by a dry mix of sand and cement, which should be brushed into the joints for pointing.

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