Daventry business launches a solution for flooded gardens!
The UK has seen unprecedented rainfall in the last six months. For many homes in areas with clay soils this has meant their gardens have turned to quagmires of mud!This has led Daventry-based biotechnology company Eutrema to take its technology from farming and apply it to domestic gardens. Eutrema manufacture a product called 'Liquid Gypsum' which helps improve the drainage in clay soils.
Dr Russell Sharp, Managing Director of Eutrema said "We normally sell Liquid Gypsum to farmers or golf courses as part of their annual soil feeding schedule, however this year we have seen massive demand for Liquid Gypsum from gardeners struggling with wet conditions."
Eutrema are seeing most demand from owners of new build properties. This is because house builders often scrape away the top soil when constructing the properties and don't put much back. Furthermore, the machinery used in constructing the property can squeeze all the air out of what soil is left, and reduce drainage even further. As a result, the soil in many new build properties can instantly become waterlogged when there is a particularly heavy downpour.
The unique feature of Eutrema's Liquid Gypsum is that it can be watered into existing lawns and flower beds without the need for digging or cultivation. It is also safe to use in gardens where pets and children are playing.
Eutrema have also set their sights on helping sports clubs with waterlogging issues and hope to partner with Northampton Town for advertising to away fans in the coming season. This is because League one will see Crawley Town enter for the first time in the new season and Crawley's home stadium is veyr prone to flooding.