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RHS Tatton Park July 2021 20 July 2021 in , /by

RHS Flower Shows The RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival was a welcome return to garden shows for the first time this year. Our attentions now turn to Tatton Park in Knutsford, Cheshire. This Garden Show promises to be “a fabulous day out bursting with colourful gardening inspiration, fun family activities, have-a-go workshops and shopping” RHS […]

RHS Hampton Court July 2021 2 July 2021 in , /by

RHS Flower Shows July 2021   RHS Shows are back this month, and we are delighted to be working with talented garden designers at both Hampton Court and Tatton Park. Every year, top garden designers choose our Instant Hedge as an integral part of their concept, forming an important green backdrop or as part of […]

Making The Most Of Your Outdoor Space 24 June 2021 in , /by

Gardens are an important part of our lives. They give us space to relax and unwind outdoors, and the satisfaction of seeing the landscape change with the seasons.  Many studies have shown that gardens and outdoor spaces improve our mood and wellbeing, and a great garden can just lift our spirits. We have been helping […]

It’s The Perfect Time Of Year To Plant Hedges 23 March 2021 in , /by

Now is the perfect time to plant hedges Traditionally, the best time to plant hedges is during the autumn/winter – this applies to both evergreen and deciduous hedging plants. Our Practical Instant Hedge™ has been produced to ensure that it is easy to handle and plant all year round, with no transplant shock. We have designed this instant […]

Environmental Clearance – Review 19 March 2021 in /by

Our team of experienced operatives and fleet of specialist machine has been busy throughout the year with environmental contracting works in large infrastructure projects, forestry and woodland translocation… 2020 Review 3000+ machine hours worked translocating over 10,000m3 ancient woodlands 2500+ machine hours on new ecologically sensitive Prinoth 13t tracked dumpers 12000+ hours with tree shears […]

Instant Hedge In Focus: Elaeagnus 12 February 2021 in , /by

Instant Hedge In Focus: Elaeagnus Elaeagnus ebbingei Compacta, also known as Oleaster, makes a wonderful evergreen instant hedge. Top 5 features of Elaeagnus Attractive silver green foliage Tolerant of maritime exposure and windy conditions Thrives in all but the coldest or waterlogged locations Fragrant flowers and attractive fruits Easy to care for, prune once a […]

Seasonal Opening Times 24 December 2020 in /by

Christmas and New Year As 2020 draws to a close, we hope that you are able to enjoy the winter festivities and look forward to the New Year.  As usual, we will be closed between Christmas and New Year. Our last working day will be lunchtime on Thursday 24th December, and we reopen on Monday […]

Top 5 Hedges for Screening & Privacy 22 September 2020 in , , /by

Top 5 Hedges for Screening & Privacy What are the best hedges to provide screening and privacy in your garden? When looking for hedging to provide screening in your garden, the best solution is to plant mature hedging to give you instant privacy.  Buying pre-grown hedges, such as our Practical Instant Hedge™ ensures that you […]

Kew Gardens now with Practical Instant Hedge 9 December 2019 in , /by

Practical Instant Hedges are on Kew Royal Botanic Gardens required a mature hedging solution along the perimeter of their planned Children’s Garden at Kew Gardens. The hedging was needed for immediate impact, to create the boundary of the garden, with the intention of leaving only one main entrance and exit to the garden. The Children’s […]

Practicality Brown buys first Sampo Forwarder in UK 15 October 2019 in /by

New Machinery – Sampo FR28 Forwarder Practicality Brown have purchased a Sampo-Rosenlew FR28 Forwarder which now joins our fleet and we are the first company in the UK to buy this forestry machine in the UK. “We had been looking for a lightweight, nimble yet powerful small forestry forwarder for a while, and this new […]