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Fly-tipping is an emotive subject that really gets the blood boiling if you love your garden and the wider countryside.
The beauty of nature should not be spoiled by the selfish actions of a few cowboys who just want to get rid of their waste without going down the proper channels.
And this problem appears to be a growing one. In 2019/20, local authorities in the UK dealt with 976,000 incidents, up from 957,000 in the previous 12 months.
So what is it that people tend to throw away? And...

Spring is finally on its way for people all over the UK, although you would be forgiven for not believing that given the extreme sunshine and snow we have experienced over the past week!
It is a brilliant time to start getting your garden ready for the (hopefully) beautiful months to come.
And with the coronavirus pandemic locking people down and ensuring people spend more time at home than ever before, why not use this time to sort out those long-term projects you’ve been wanting to get done

In our last blog, we took a look at the economical and environmental benefits of creating and caring for your diverse garden. Similarly, green roofs provide many of the same great benefits but also offer some pros unique to the city.

Lower Energy Costs

Typically we see green roofs on large commercial buildings in the city and for a good reason. Plants both absorb and reflect sunlight (at different levels) - the predominant absorption will aid in a cooler climate. A cooler climate is