Climate change, conservation concerns and Covid-19 are just some of the challenges changing the way landscapers and architects plan environments. The importance of green spaces for mental health was…
Year-round colour for landscapes
Successful landscaping creates environments that offer aesthetic appeal at all times of year, not just in the flower ‘high seasons’ of spring and summer. While it’s true that there is a plethora of choice for…
Rethinking tree avenues
Long-held traditions There is a certain grandeur to a tree avenue, which is probably why the tradition has endured for so long. Parallel lines of trees create a sense of stately calm, adding majesty to whatever architectural feature they unerringly lead the eye...
What does green social prescribing mean for the landscaping industry?
A pioneering scheme of £4.27m launched Monday 5 October aimed at helping the mental wellbeing of communities hardest hit by coronavirus. But what does the new focus on green space mean for…
Bare-root, root-ball and container grown trees: what do they mean for your site?
When selecting trees and shrubs for your site, you have a choice as to how your plants are supplied. Usually, your decision will be between bare-root, root-ball and container grown trees. This blog aims to help you make that decision, taking your project requirements...