Autumn Composting and Mulching: Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Posted by Ben Willis on 9th Oct 2025
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Autumn Composting and Mulching: Prepare Your Berkshire Garden for Winter
Expert advice from Willis & Ainsworth – Serving Berkshire since 1983
As the leaves begin to turn and temperatures drop across Reading, Newbury, and Basingstoke, autumn presents the perfect opportunity to give your garden the care it needs to thrive come spring. At Willis & Ainsworth, we've been helping gardeners in Berkshire for over 40 ye
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Autumn Lawn Care Guide UK: Scarifying & Rootzone Sept-Oct
Posted by Ben Willis on 1st Sep 2025
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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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