52 trucks of Instant Hedging to Stoke

52 trucks of Instant Hedging to Stoke

As part of the regeneration of Potteries Way in Stoke, over 1350 linear metres of Elveden Instant Hedge have been supplied by Practicality Brown. Potteries Way regeneration required an impenetrable and established hedge, which could be quickly installed to meet the completion deadlines set upon Stoke City Council. Inspecting the hedges at our Elveden Nursery, Steve Ralphs, Senior Landscape Architect and his colleagues agreed that our Beech Instant Hedge was the most substantial product they had seen. The Beech Instant Hedge selected was typically 1.8 to 2.0 metres high and 60cm deep. Other areas where planted with 1.4 metres high Instant Hedge.

By liaising closely with the landscape contractor, we were able to deliver hedges in multiples loads, two or three times a day, as access and conditions allowed. Favourable comments were received by Steve Ralphs, both from the local residents and from the Councillors. “The impact has been dramatic” says Steve. The regeneration of Potteries Way included a significant amount of site clearance, turf and semi mature tree planting.

major tree planting project
Major tree planting project

Major tree planting project 

Practicality Brown had a large scale planting project in Buckinghamshire. The private development required over 250 semi-mature trees of at least 7 metres height, together with associated landscaping works, including Carpinus betulus box head trees, box hedging and topiary such as columns, Taxus pyramids and Buxus balls. The designer and client chose Practicality Brown, stating Read more

Specimen shrubs and trees

Specimen shrubs and trees 

Arne Maynard is a highly respected and established Garden Designer, who has published many books. Arne was impressed with our attention to detail and efficiency on tree planting projects for his clients and asked us to plant at his own home in Monmouthshire.   A range of tall Beech trees, Yew topiary and Box balls were planted. The installation was not straightforward, Read more

racecourse hedge Newmarket
Racecourse Hedge, Newmarket

Racecourse Hedge, Newmarket

A racehorse trainer in Newmarket required an effective green screen with density which would allow for the timber fence to be removed within 12 months. We planted 400m of up to 2metre high Elveden Instant Laurel hedge in just 4 days effectively screening the area from planting. The client was so impressed with the installation and the density of our hedges, that the fence was immediately removed.

Major road clearance
Major Tree Clearance A46 Nottingham and Newark

Major Tree Clearance A46 Nottingham and Newark

Practicality Brown were asked site clearance works on the A46 near Nottingham by Balfour Beatty plc.  It was no ordinary road scheme as there were tight deadlines with a short notice period and involved a team of 6 excavator mounted Tree Shears, whole tree chippers, timber forwarders, 3 crews of experienced tree climbers and chainsaw operators, and full time supervision. A letter Read more

Historic Oak transplanting
Historic Oak Avenue Restoration

Historic Oak Avenue Restoration 

Practicality Brown Ltd were proud to have been chosen as the specialist contractor to carry out tree transplanting of local provenance Oaks as part of a major restoration project at Wentworth Castle, South Yorkshire.

We transplanted 60 large Quercus robur, or Common Oak (each up to 80cm girth or trunk circumference measurement) from other areas of the estate. The aim was to recreate the 18th Century Great South Oak Avenue at the Castle and was complemented with a further 50 English provenance stock that we sourced and planted and forms part of the general Restoration works at the Grade one listed mansion. All oaks have re-established well and the project has been a great success.