Beat the Heat: Essential Mulching Tips for This Week's Scorching Temperatures
Posted by Ben Willis on 11th Aug 2025
Garden Mulching Tips for UK Heatwave August 2025
Published: August 11, 2025 | Willis & Ainsworth Garden Centre | Reading time: 4 minutes
HEAT ALERT: This Week's Forecast
The UK is experiencing another significant heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 32°C in some areas. The Met Office confirms this is the third official heatwave of summer 2025, with particularly high temperatures expected to continue through mid-August.
Weather Dat
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The Hidden Environmental Cost of Bulk Bags Why Loose Tipped is Better
Posted by Ben Willis on 4th Aug 2025
The Hidden Environmental Cost of Bulk Bags
Why Choosing Loose Tipped Materials from Willis & Ainsworth Isn't Just Smart—It's Essential for Our Planet
When comparing prices between bulk bags and loose tipped materials, many customers focus solely on the upfront cost. But there's a hidden environmental price tag attached to those convenient-looking bulk bags that rarely gets discussed. Let's uncover the true cost of bulk bags and why
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Type 1 vs Type 2 Aggregate The Smart Choice for Deliveries Under 50 Tonnes
Posted by Ben Willis on 25th Jul 2025
Type 1 vs Type 2 Aggregate
The Smart Choice for Deliveries Under 50 Tonnes
When it comes to construction projects requiring smaller aggregate deliveries, the choice between Type 1 and Type 2 materials can significantly impact both your budget and project success. For deliveries under 50 tonnes, Type 1 consistently proves to be the superior choice for most applications. Here's why.
Understanding the Difference
Type 1 Aggregate (MOT Type 1 / DO
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Easter 2025 Opening Hours
Posted by Ben Willis on 24th Mar 2025
Easter is one of our busiest times of the year.
Lots of people are home for a long weekend and want to get their gardens planted up for the spring and summer. It’s a great time to get your drives spruced up with a new layer of gravel and many other DIY jobs you may have planned such as composting your garden or planting new beds with fresh topsoil and plants.
Schools break up for the Easter Holidays too, which means we can get really busy a
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