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Watering Trees and Hedges During a Hosepipe Ban 31 July 2026 in , /by

Watering Trees and Hedges During a Hosepipe Ban Hot, dry summers are becoming increasingly common across the UK, bringing hosepipe bans and raising an important question for gardeners. Last updated: July 2026 Can you water newly planted trees and hedges during a hosepipe ban? Most water company’s allow managed watering methods such as automated drip […]

Best Shade Trees for UK Gardens 16 July 2026 in , /by

Best Shade Trees for UK Gardens: How to Cool Your Space This Summer Discover the best shade trees for UK gardens and learn how the right semi-mature tree can create cooler, more comfortable outdoor spaces. From compact ornamental trees for small gardens to larger canopy trees for expansive landscapes, our expert guide will help you […]

In Stock: 1.8m high Portuguese Laurel Practical Instant Hedge™ 4 June 2026 in , /by

Instant Privacy with Portuguese Laurel Practical Instant Hedge™ Creating privacy in a garden shouldn’t mean waiting years for a hedge to establish. With our Practical Instant Hedge™ Portuguese Laurel, you can enjoy a mature evergreen screen from the day it’s planted. We currently have 800 metres of 1.8m high Portuguese Laurel Practical Instant Hedge™ available […]

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 Update 22 May 2026 in , /by

Award-Winning Gardens Featuring Practical Instant Hedge We were proud to supply our Practical Instant Hedging to show gardens at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, and to see these award-winning gardens recognised by the RHS judges. Our hedging was chosen to help create natural structure, biodiversity, habitat value and year-round interest across a range […]

Instant Hedge In Focus: Purple Beech 12 May 2026 in , /by

Instant Hedge In Focus: Purple Beech Rich Colour, Classic Form and Instant Impact Purple Beech, or Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’) is a really striking deciduous hedge. With its deep green-purple spring foliage, rich autumn tones and elegant habit, it brings a real sense of drama while still delivering the structure and privacy people expect […]

Large Trees Available Now 22 April 2026 in , , /by

Large Trees Available Now At Our Buckinghamshire Nursery At our nursery in Iver, Buckinghamshire, we have an extensive range of mature, containerised trees in stock and available for immediate planting. Our current availability includes a range of evergreen screening trees, specimen deciduous trees and space saving trees. Screening for Privacy For screening and year-round structure, […]

Tree of the Week – Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’ 10 April 2026 in , /by

Tree of the Week – Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’ Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’ is a flowering cherry with abundant, frothy double light-pink blossom that opens from deep red buds in spring. Young trees have a vase-shaped habit, widening as they mature. The large leaves emerge red, deepen slightly, and turn a rich green by summer. This beautiful […]

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 31 March 2026 in , /by

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 Hedging at Chelsea Once again Practicality Brown are delighted to support Garden Designers at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, supplying high-quality instant hedging to inspiring show gardens. Taking place from 19–23 May 2026, Chelsea remains the most prestigious event in the horticultural calendar, showcasing innovative garden design, planting and landscaping […]

Rootball Trees 25 March 2026 in , /by

Rootball Trees Last Orders by 2nd April – Don’t Miss Out The rootball tree planting season is coming to a close, and with 2nd April marking the final date for orders, now is the perfect time to secure your trees before the season ends. What Are Rootball Trees? Rootball trees are typically larger, more mature […]

Special Offer: Prunus laurocerasus ‘Genolia’ 19 March 2026 in , /by

Special Offer We have a limited supply of Prunus laurocerasus ‘Genolia’ as individual hedging plants. Prunus laurocerasus ‘Genolia’ is distinctly upright, making it ideal for gardens where a dense evergreen screen is needed in a narrow form.  As with all cherry laurels, It’s tough, wind-resistant, and responds well to pruning. This stock is not on our […]