Author: Barry Holdsworth
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RHS to review judging system
The closed world of judging by Royal Horticultural Society is up for review and not before time some would say. To all those designers that have toiled away at the recent Chelsea Flower Show may well wonder why they got the medal they did, not matter what colour. As feedback is all but non-existent and…
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Plant guarantees may change because of climate change and possible severe winters
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As climate change continues to reshape weather patterns across the globe, the reliability of plant guarantees is coming under increased scrutiny. Traditionally, plant guarantees have offered consumers confidence that their purchase of a plant—from ornamental garden selections to agricultural crops—would thrive under expected environmental conditions. However, with the shifting climate, particularly the potential for more…
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Listed Property Garden Designer
Considerations Designing a garden for a listed property requires a thoughtful approach that respects the property’s historical significance while enhancing its overall aesthetic. Barry can help you create a sensitive and well-balanced design, tailored planting schemes, and carefully chosen features that complement the style, design, and period of your property. Whether you want to honor…
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New maze at Cliveden
The original maze at Cliveden has been lost, but The National Trust has recreated the original one commissioned by Lord Astor. It took over two years to reconstruct and last winter over 1,000 2 metre high Yew trees were planted and the maze is now open. This is just one part of the large formal…
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New Biopesticides unveiled
Fargro launched two new biopesticide products at Wellesbourne Centre. A granular bioinsecticide – Met52 from Novozymes contains the natural Metarhizium fungi and is for Vine Weevil control. for protected and outdoor soft fruit and ornamentals, containers and open ground. Also, Prestop from Verdera a fungicide using the Gliocladium catenulatum fungi for controlling grey mould, stem…
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Live bees to be supplied to gardeners
There is a first time for everything and now gardeners will be able to purchase bees either by mail order or from garden centres. Dragonfli and Wildlife World will be marketing live bumblebee hives for gardeners and garden centres. Gardeners can purchase a wooden hive known as the Beepol Bumblebee Lodge and a supply a…
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Artificial turf on the up
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Artificial turf sales are on the increase as garden owners seek a lawn that looks good all year round and requires little maintenance. Even the Royal Horticultural Society’s main garden at Wisley in Surrey is using artificial turf as well as as Kew Gardens and The Nationals Trust. The Artificial Lawn Company has seen a…
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Arboricultural Method Statement
Once planning permission has been approved, the local authority may require a tree survey and an approved Arboricultural Method Statement in order to ensure that trees are not damaged during construction. Various points will need to be covered within the Arboricultural Method Statement such as the protective fencing specification, any necessary tree surgery, land regrading,…
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Tree Surveys
Tree surveys conforming to the British Standard BS5837:2012, with recommendations according to BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. This is a guide on how to decide which trees should be retained and/or if any are protected under a Tree Preservation Order, then the best method to protect them whilst the site is being developed. Tree surveys are used by planners,…