{"title":"Our Most Popular Products","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"whitestar-cement-42-5n-in-plastic-25kg","title":"Whitestar Cement 42.5N in Plastic 25kg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-page__body__info-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-block small-text color-light-gray\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhitestar General Purpose Cement is a Portland limestone cement supplied in a 25kg plastic bag, manufactured to EN 197-1 and achieving strength class 42.5N. It is suitable for concrete, mortar, render, and screed, and is used across bricklaying and blockwork, foundations and slabs, garden walls, paving bedding, rendering, and general repair work on both domestic and commercial projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 42.5N strength class is the general-purpose standard, and it indicates the compressive strength the cement reaches at 28 days. Manufactured to EN 197-1 from carefully selected raw materials with quality control at each stage, it gives consistent performance from bag to bag, so mixes made weeks apart cure to the same strength and colour — which shows in a finished wall or slab far more than most people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe plastic bag is a practical improvement on paper. It keeps the cement dry in storage and on site, tolerates a rain shower and a damp floor without the contents setting solid, and allows a part-used bag to be resealed and kept for later rather than wasted. For concrete, a common general-purpose mix is one part cement to two parts sharp sand and four parts aggregate; for bricklaying mortar, around one part cement to four or five parts building sand, with lime or plasticiser added for workability. Mix with clean water to a workable consistency and use within the working time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion\" class=\"product-page__accordian\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapse_specs\" class=\"collapse show\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-page__spec-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product-page__spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product-page__spec-table__heading\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhitestar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Home \u0026 Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55403661656391,"sku":"WHITE001","price":6.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7759\/6999\/files\/WhitestarCement42.5NinPlastic25kg_240567f0-ab24-44ff-b7fe-a154acd2bdd5.jpg?v=1791879080"},{"product_id":"screened-topsoil-bulk-bag","title":"Screened Topsoil Bulk Bag","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Screened Topsoil is a finely screened soil supplied in a bulk bag, suitable for lawn preparation and turf laying, raised beds and vegetable gardens, flower beds and borders, levelling uneven ground and filling low spots, and planting trees, shrubs, and hedging. It is used by gardeners, landscapers, builders, and developers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe screening process is what makes it worth buying over ordinary soil. Passing the material through a screen removes the stones, root fragments, and lumps that make soil difficult to rake and level, leaving something fine and even that spreads easily and beds down properly. For turf in particular that matters a great deal, as new grass needs full contact with the soil beneath it to root, and a stony, lumpy bed leaves gaps where the turf dries out and fails. The resulting structure holds moisture and nutrients while still draining freely enough for roots to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA few things worth knowing before ordering. The bags weigh approximately 600 to 700kg depending on how wet the soil is when filled, so weight varies with the weather. As a recycled product, small amounts of twig and stone may remain after screening. And because topsoil is natural and untreated, weed seeds can be present and will germinate in warm, wet conditions — unavoidable in any fertile soil, and not a fault, though worth anticipating if you are about to turf or seed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home \u0026 Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55403665850695,"sku":"AGG9","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7759\/6999\/files\/Screened_Topsoil_Bulk_Bag.jpg?v=1791879101"},{"product_id":"ornamental-garden-bark-blend-bulk-bag","title":"Ornamental Garden Bark Blend Bulk Bag","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Ornamental Garden Bark Blend is a decorative bark mulch supplied in a bulk bag, used to dress and protect planted areas. It is suitable for borders and flower beds, around shrubs, trees, and hedging, on woodland and naturalistic planting schemes, and as a surface for pathways and play areas across domestic and commercial gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBark does more than cover the ground. Spread over a bed, it suppresses weeds by blocking light from the soil beneath, retains moisture by slowing evaporation so plants need watering less often, and insulates roots against frost in winter and heat in summer. As it breaks down it feeds the soil and improves its structure, which is something no stone aggregate does — the trade-off being that bark needs topping up every couple of years as it decomposes, where gravel stays put indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe blend gives a natural mix of bark sizes and warm brown tones that sits comfortably in planted areas, looking settled rather than newly laid. For weed suppression, spread to a depth of around 50mm to 75mm, as a thinner layer lets light through and weeds will come up. Keep it pulled back slightly from plant stems and tree trunks rather than piled against them, which can cause rot. Clear existing weeds before laying, and lay over a membrane in areas where you want maximum suppression and are not planting through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBulk bags contain approximately 850kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home \u0026 Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55403669619015,"sku":"BARK001","price":77.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7759\/6999\/files\/Ornamental_Garden_Bark_Blend_Bulk_Bag.jpg?v=1791879116"},{"product_id":"mot-type-1-scalpings-bulk-bag","title":"MOT Type 1\/Scalpings Bulk Bag","description":"\u003ch5\u003eProduct Descriptions:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur MOT Type 1 is a graded crushed limestone sub-base supplied in a bulk bag, used to form the compacted foundation beneath paving, driveways, and hard surfaces. Also sold as scalpings, Type 1 hardcore, or road stone, it is laid under block paving, patios and slabs, tarmac and concrete, footpaths, shed and garage bases, and as a foundation for garden buildings and hardstanding, on both domestic and commercial work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eType 1 works because of how it is graded. The material runs from around 40mm down to dust, so when it is compacted the fines fill the gaps between the larger stones and the whole layer locks together into a dense, solid mass with very few voids. That is what carries load and stops a surface sinking, rutting, or hollowing over time, and it meets the specification required for many building and civil engineering applications. Single-sized stone cannot do the same job, as nothing fills the spaces between the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home \u0026 Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55403669815623,"sku":"AGG8","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7759\/6999\/files\/MOT_Type_1_Scalpings_Bulk_Bag.jpg?v=1791879117"},{"product_id":"10mm-shingle-bulk-bag","title":"10mm Shingle Bulk Bag","description":"\u003ch5\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur 10mm Shingle Bulk Bag is a high-quality natural aggregate suited to a wide range of landscaping, drainage, and construction projects. Also known as 10mm pea gravel, this naturally rounded stone is ideal for garden paths, decorative borders, driveways, soakaways, pipe bedding, water features, and general ground cover across both domestic and commercial sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rounded profile of the stone allows water to pass through freely, making it a dependable drainage aggregate for soakaways, French drains, and land drainage runs, as well as a clean-looking finish for beds and pathways. Its mixed natural tones weather well and require very little upkeep once laid, making it a popular choice with landscapers, groundworkers, and homeowners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a bulk bag containing approximately 850kg, it is well suited to larger areas and removes the need to handle multiple small bags. As a guide, one bulk bag covers roughly 12–14m² at a 50mm depth, though actual coverage will vary depending on the depth laid and the surface beneath. For decorative areas, we recommend laying over a weed membrane to keep the stone clean and separated from the soil below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBulk bags contain approximately 850kg. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home \u0026 Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55403712774471,"sku":"AGG5","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7759\/6999\/files\/10mmShingleBulkBag_AGG5_f31b44e4-0b28-4e5e-8caf-2f9259a00ef9.jpg?v=1791879306"}],"url":"https:\/\/homeandtrade.co.uk\/collections\/our-most-popular-products.oembed","provider":"Home \u0026 Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}