It is widely accepted that Box and Yew are the ultimate plants for formal hedging and topiary, but are they really? Occasionally there are issues with using Box—to start with it can get Box blight, but it’s also rather expensive! Box blight can be treated and controlled, but this in itself can be expensive and Read more »
In early February, the NFU (National Farmers' Union) in conjunction with Nicholsons delivered a series of presentations looking at woodland planting to counteract water quality and flooding concerns. Across England there are significant targets to reduce flood risk and improve the water quality of our rivers, and new and existing woodlands have a role to Read more »
Reflection Sound and Movement On many garden designers’ checklist, when talking to the client for the first time, will be the question of whether the client wants to have water in the garden. Natural water running down a gradient in bubbling streams, feeding long lakes, cascading over rocks to lower levels and shady grottos is Read more »
Our guest post today comes from Mike Saynor. Mike works for one of the community groups we support, Holt Copse Conservation Volunteers, who have heard they will be part of Tesco Bags of Help initiative, enabling local community groups to apply for the money levied from the 5p carrier bag charge. We will let him explain more: Read more »
One of our garden designers, Jon Uglow, wrote this article for the Primary Times magazine, in which he talks about our recent work in Africa: Every reader of the Primary Times knows the value of education – arguably, nothing matters more in determining the life chances of individuals. Although our day-to-day business is that of Read more »
