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Whether you’re new to UK garden maintenance in July or a seasoned green-fingered pro, Dandys.com has the essentials to keep your plot looking its best all summer long.

Gardening fever has gripped the town of Newport, Shropshire once again as the Annual Allotment Competition celebrated its most vibrant season yet, welcoming 25 enthusiastic entrants. From flourishing fruit beds to riotous rows of vegetables, the competition showcased a true masterclass in horticultural skill, creativity, and dedication.

We’re thrilled to share that Outside Lives, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the wellbeing of both people and the planet, is making a big difference with our Dandy’s Peat Free Compost ! Situated on a beautiful four-acre site just outside Gwernymynydd, Outside Lives is more than just a green space – it’s a hub of community, creativity, and connection. With projects running across multiple community venues and locations, their mission is clear: to bring people and nature together in meaningful, restorative ways. As they continue to grow, quite literally, the support of sustainable suppliers like Dandy’s plays a crucial role. Known for our high-quality, eco-friendly gardening products, we provided a discounted supply of peat-free compost, aligning perfectly with Outside Lives’...

Press Release: Dandys.com Supports Local Community with Donation to Countess of Chester Country Park, Chester 10th October 2024 Dandys.com, a leading provider of landscaping products, has donated a substantial supply of amenity grass seed to the Friends of the Countess of Chester Country Park. This contribution will enable a newly developed area alongside a recently laid footpath to the Memory Milk Bank Garden in the Country Park to be reseeded. The seed will be sown by TCV volunteers during Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th - 15th October) and on Saturday 12th October the Milk Bank Team from the hospital will be leading a ribbon walk across the park to the garden. The donation is part of Dandy’s ongoing commitment to...

Beautiful beds and borders can turn your garden from average to amazing! Preparation is everything when it comes to getting your borders just right. Whether you're expanding or refreshing your existing beds or starting fresh we have a few Dandy hints and tips to help you out... Check List Dandy's BedGrow Topsoil Dandy's Bordermix Topsoil Organic Compost Bark Mulch Weed Suppressant Membrane Softwood Sleepers Mushroom Compost / Manure Shape your garden... You may be tempted to simply follow the fence line or your garden to make your borders, which is fine if you're after clean straight modern lines, however adding a few curves will soften the edges and can make the space look larger! Gently sweeping curves are best but...