By Will Beament Increasingly in the contemporary world, Environmentalism is slowly being incorporated into every facet of modernity. Whether this is through policy via the encompassing umbrella of ‘Sustainable Development’, through direct-action following law, or simply through the desire of ‘grass roots’ change. Being in the industry of green infrastructure and designing Landscapes, one Read more »
By Jared Hutchings Have you ever picked up one of those bags of seed with a title like “Wildflower Meadow Mix” and a dreamy image of a grassy swathe, speckled with colour, like something painted by Monet. Did you imagine yourself sprinkling those seeds on a worn-out patch of lawn, and then sitting back Read more »
Our newest member of the Forestry team, Clara, shares her experience of a day spent with our Forestry team. The day in question, falls as part of our large planting job in the grounds of Blenheim. This job was featured on BBC News over the weekend. Read the full article by clicking here... It's Read more »
Nicholsons Lockhart Garratt are to return to RHS Chelsea Flower Show to build the most magical garden “Connected by EXANTE” for Finnish designer Taina Suonio. We could hardly believe our luck when we received the invitation to join forces with Taina at Chelsea in 2022. Our beating heart is to lead on sustainability, not Read more »
By Jarka Valasheek (Assistant Designer & Planting Specialist) Don't just smell the roses! If you really love them, do go ahead and enjoy the fragrance that they can produce. I particularly enjoyed ‘Paul’s Himalayan Musk’ at Upton House in their Rose Garden last summer. However, if growing roses is not an option for you, Read more »
By Annie Buckle Last year, we received a request by Great Rollright Primary School to help them realise their ambition of transforming a newly acquired piece of land into a Forest School haven for their students. After almost a year of planning and organising alongside our dedicated partners, the Berkley Reafforestation Trust, that dream Read more »
By Libby Reeves Damp, wet or boggy areas in the garden are usually caused by two separate issues: Poor drainage High water table Poor drainage has various causes: a heavy, impermeable clay soil; compaction; a physical barrier such as a concrete slab or pond liner; soil pans to name a few. A high water-table Read more »
Tree pests and diseases are an integral part of a woodland ecosystem. Damaged, dying, dead, and decaying trees provide some of the most biodiverse habitat in this country for a wonderful variety of wildlife, from the exceptionally rare pseudoscorpion Larca lata only found on Oak in Windsor Great Park, to the more common examples Read more »
Stronger together – providers unite to expand environmental services for clients Two of the environmental, landscape, forestry and planning industry’s most experienced service providers are celebrating the merger of Nicholsons and Lockhart Garratt, offering a unified range of environmental, landscape, planning and forestry services – all under one roof. With a combined 65 Read more »
By Libby Reeves Biological controls are tiny creatures that we can use within our gardens to control pests and disease. It is a more recent method, but a highly valued version of pest control that is encouraging farmers, growers and gardeners alike to move away from chemical use. This is important. Chemicals are dangerous, Read more »
An example of the plastic guard used by foresters Plastic tree guards have become an integral part of modern forestry protecting young trees from pests and creating a microclimate around each tree to promote healthy growth in the early stages of life. However, as trees mature and become self-sufficient, shelters Read more »
By Libby Reeves & Maria Laskey Many hours are spent in our gardens caring for our trees and flowers, and sometimes despite all our best efforts, things can go wrong. And oh...can they go wrong! Disease may not always be the first thing we think of when we see a poorly plant, and indeed Read more »
In October, we were delighted to be able to host the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at DEFRA the Rt Hon Lord Benyon, and the Chief Plant Health Officer Professor Nicola Spence, as part of Grown in Britain Week. We have seen a lot of activity around the role of woodlands and how we Read more »
This article has been written by Bob Staig, who has been practising arboriculture and open space management since 1979. Bob was involved in practical arboricultural operations and training students from 1979 until 1985 and thereafter has been responsible of the management of a diverse range of environments including street trees, arboretums, parks, nature reserves, cemeteries Read more »
By Maria Laskey Welcome to our first instalment of Pest and Disease control on the Nursery. This month, we have had to contend with pesky pigeons and the evil weevils, but we have also encountered lots of lovable lacewings and their lioness-like larvae. Pesky Pigeons We noticed damage on Read more »
Perhaps one of the most prestigious events in British society, the world-famous Flower Show will be returning in September 2021 following an 18-month hiatus due to the global COVID-19 crisis. Our stand can be found on Main Avenue, the garden designed by Nicholsons working with Savills, the revered luxury real estate provider. The concept Read more »
By Iona Milne Home A sculpture in the garden can add an extra layer of interest in many different ways. It can serve as a focal point, as a destination, or as a visual surprise to be discovered amongst greenery. It can be traditional in style, or contemporary, light or dark, complementary or contrasting. Read more »
By Libby Reeves Our gardens are home to all sorts of plants and animals - some that we put there, and some that have arrived by themselves. They can be both beautiful for us to enjoy and functional for our local wildlife to thrive. Some of the local wildlife Read more »
