The cohesion between a home’s exterior and interior design is paramount for creating a harmonious living space. A seamless transition from outside to inside enhances the overall aesthetic appeal and creates a unified and inviting atmosphere. When the exterior aligns with the architecture of the house, it establishes a visual narrative that reflects the Read more »
An insight into some of the brilliant seed heads you can be looking out for in your garden this winter. Just when you think the bright days spent admiring your garden are over and the winter has set in, an overnight frost will cover your outdoor space in a glistening white blanket and reveal Read more »
Advice on how to achieve your ideal cottage garden from the Nicholsons Garden Design Studio. A cottage garden encapsulates our most romantic notions of English country gardens of the past: a winding gravel path through a colourful tapestry of flowers; a vegetable garden that promises to keep you busy in the kitchen or a Read more »
By Elliot Williams (Ecological Consultant) Many people associate the UK’s migrant bird species with the springtime when breeding birds make their journeys from southern Europe and Africa. However, many bird species also make a seasonal trip to the UK during our colder months. Our isles are an important refuge Read more »
By Katie Stevens Welcome to the sixth blog in the Forest Tree series. This blog will focus on the distinctive Scots Pine (Pinus Sylvestris). It is one of only two native conifer species here in the UK; it is also native across Northern Europe, Asia and Spain. Known as Scotland’s national tree, it was Read more »
By Libby Reeves Nicholsons Plants covers The Plant Centre, where we encourage you to come in and purchase all your garden essentials and look at some of the artisan products we have available. It also covers the Nursery, where we are growing Plant Healthy-certified trees, shrubs and hedging which are ideal Read more »
Bicester Village has received a prestigious Gold standard certificate at the Thames & Chiltern in Bloom awards. The awards are one of 16 regional and national campaigns that make up Britain in Bloom, in association with the Royal Horticultural Society and is Europe’s largest horticultural competition. Entries are invited from communities of Read more »
John Lockhart of Nicholsons and Kate Russell of Tellus Natural Capital Ltd explain what natural capital is and what opportunities it can offer to landowners. Why is Natural Capital Important? Despite the fact that natural capital is now common currency in the language of environmental policy and strategy, there is Read more »
By Jo Alderton Whilst summer is often the ‘busy’ season for ecologists, with lots of early mornings and late night surveys, the wonder of nature doesn’t stop as we come into the autumn months. This time of year can be incredibly important for a variety of species as they prepare for the colder Read more »
By Sam Halliday Sam decided to pursue his passion for landscape and the natural environment after beginning his career in architecture. Sam now works as a landscape designer for Nicholsons, offering a diverse and detailed skillset to our design team. Typically found in grand country estates, follies were typically built for fun - Read more »
By Harry Poole Nicholsons were recently lucky enough to spend a day visiting Burmington Farm of TR Tame and Son, which specialises in the cultivation and production of Walnuts. The farm has been established for over 10 years, with more than 1000 Walnut trees on their land, consisting of over 60 different cultivars. They Read more »
By Jared Hutchings First and foremost, before cutting long grass, make sure there is no sign of sheltering wildlife. For example, reptiles, amphibians and mammals may hide out of site, even in small areas. Should you encounter any wildlife, walk through the area, making lots of noise and allow animals the opportunity to get Read more »
By Ella Geden-Davies This year, we have curated a collection of ornamental trees within the nursery. With planting season soon approaching, browse the suggestions below to learn about their features and the ideal planting location to guarantee optimum health and longevity. Read more »
By Libby Reeves Seeds are nearly always taken for granted. We buy packets and lose them down the back of a cupboard, the dog chews the packet, or a gust of wind carries them to areas where we don't want or need them. We plant them out in little lines then go along a Read more »
By Liz NicholsonChildhood memories of dens, treehouses and shepherd’s huts set the scene for often chasing the “home beyond the house walls”.In my case, the shepherd’s hut was the real deal, abandoned in a leafy beech woodland on a bucolic Cotswold estate. The shepherd’s hut of my childhood was scarce in its furnishings, bare in Read more »
By Oliver Ong The arrival of August means that we are firmly in school summer holiday season, which brings with it an excellent opportunity for families to come together and enjoy the outdoors. This week’s blog presents a selection of fun activities to entertain you and your family throughout the holidays. From outdoor pursuits Read more »
By Harriet Smith, George Griffin & Eleanor Dring At the end of April, a group from across the Nicholsons Forestry, Soils, Landscape and Yurt teams travelled to the Maasai Mara in Kenya to learn and experience a variety of projects that Nicholsons have been involved in for many years. Herds Read more »
For the last year Nicholsons has been dedicated to achieving the prestigious Investors in People Gold Accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We are proud to announce that our hard work has paid off, and we have been awarded the esteemed Gold Accreditation. Being a Read more »
