Should you opt for grooved or smooth decking? Unless you know the pros and cons of each type, it’s impossible to make a good choice! That’s why we’ve done the leg work for you, compiling everything you need to know right here.
When it comes to wood options for decking, you’re spoilt for choice. At EcoChoice, we have over 20 different tree species just starting with A, giving you an idea of just how large of a range there is! But a lot of options leads to a problem: which to choose?
No matter how you use your decking, it's very likely to accumulate a library of marks over time. One of the most frequent is water stains. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can remove them, keeping your decking looking its best for years to come.
There's no doubt that the world of sustainability contains a lot of jargon. As a scientific area, it's not surprising that this is the case, but it can get pretty confusing. Unless you're an industry expert, how are you meant to understand all of the eco-friendly buzzwords being thrown around? We understand your dilemma, and we're here to help.
Have you been celebrating National Tree Week? Running from 27th November to the 5th December, it’s the largest yearly tree celebration in the country and marks the beginning of the winter tree planting season.
For most of us, a walk in the woods brings a sense of wellbeing and peacefulness. There is good evidence to suggest that being outdoors amongst nature relieves stress, helps combating anxiety, and can even stabilise blood pressure.
Storms and floods have, in recent years, become a serious concern when it comes to the UK’s changing climate. We decided to have a look at some of the great ways that trees can help prevent flooding.
The FSC manage forests in a way that does not cause irreparable damage to the environment or communities within its locality. However, you might be wondering what the FSC is doing to tackle climate change and the effects of global warming, and we’ve put this piece together to enlighten you.
You may have noticed in news reports on global warming that if the earth warms by over 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, we will step onto dangerous ground. Of course, many people may look at this and ask what is the big deal? But, why is such a small number so significant in our fight against global warming?
The global production and trade of wood products, such as sawn wood, round wood and others have reached record highs since the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) began recording forest statistics in 1947.
Endangered trees do not get the same exposure as endangered animals in the media. However, it is still a very real problem that needs to be addressed.
Amidst the latest heatwave, we have been discussing just how great trees are at tackling climate change whilst keeping us cool when temperatures go up.