Fruit trees

Our services include:   Pruning Orchard creation Orchard renovation Pruning of trees, cordons, fans, espalier fruit Further Information We encourage a diverse range of cultivar use appropriate to your conditions. We encourage the use of old cultivars and varieties originally bred in local regions, such as those produced by the old rivers nurseries in Hertfordshire.

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Why organic management?

We live in a society of ever-present chemical cocktails that have long-term consequences. Should we not re-evaluate our lifestyles? I believe we should. I, therefore, choose to encourage organic management of all the sites I am involved with. Developing systems that work with rather than against nature is the key, whether it’s a small suburban

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The future’s permaculture

What is permaculture Permaculture is a system of agricultural and social design principles centred on simulating or directly utilising the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems. Permaculture was developed, and the term coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in 1978. Mollison has said: “Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against,

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Sourcing green timber products supports UK woodland management

Do you love woodlands? Do you wish to see them managed properly and also create an income for their guardians? Then please consider purchasing green wood products. Woodland management, including the use of techniques like rotational coppicing, helps create biodiverse habitats in woodlands and forests and gives an income for woodlanders. We can organise supply

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Consultancy and advice

garden design consultancy and advice

We provide consultancy and advice on the full range of garden design and biodiversity issues. This includes: Advice on enhancing an existing garden Overall garden designs, for small and large sites Organising and managing surveys Project management Developing and implementing planting plans Plant supply Advice on natural biodiversity habitat – especially for ponds, woodlands, heritage cultivar

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Pleach Screening for Privacy and Aesthetics

Pleaching involves using tree species and training the branches horizontally to create a raised hedge on a frame. We can advise on options, including which species to choose, and can also plant and install the hedge for you. Pleaching is a great boundary option and beats a wall, and has many benefits for you, your

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