Author: Barry Holdsworth
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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,…
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Landscape Gardens in Kent
Kent has many landscape gardens to visit and admire, with interest throughout the year. I have chosen two, both are on a large scale and offer different points of interest. Hever Castle and Bedgebury National Pinetum. One of the best landscape gardens in Kent are the spectacular gardens at Hever Castle were laid out between…
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Rainwater harvesting
They call water the blue gold nowadays and future wars could be fought over it. We have not reached that stage yet in the UK, but water is an issue and global warming has and will continue to affect just how much rain we get and when. Rainwater harvesting is not new, but most of…
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Christmas Rose, Helleborus Niger
‘Christmas Rose’ or Helleborus Niger is an ideal plant for dappled shade and flowers from November through to March. There is always a plant flowering at some time of the year and those that offer up their blooms during the short, cold days of winter are especially welcome. Make room in that odd corner for…
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Garden Design using CAD
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Designing a garden using computer aided design (CAD) to create your garden as a 3D model is a great help to many people who find it hard to visualise just how their new garden will actually look. 3D imagery can allow clients to see exactly how the garden will look like from an angle .…
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Walled Kitchen Gardens
In the 1800’s most large country houses had a walled kitchen garden. They were highly productive places: food, herbs and flowers for the family, staff and guests of the big house. Walled kitchen gardens are an important part of our history as well as being beautiful places: the diversity of plants, the detailing of the…
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Landscape Planning Conditions
Landscape Planning Conditions: Expert Guidance for UK Projects Securing planning permission in the UK often involves addressing specific landscape planning conditions set by local councils. These conditions ensure that developments align with the surrounding environment, enhance biodiversity, and contribute positively to the community’s visual appeal. For developers, understanding and meeting these requirements is essential to…
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Gardens, Landscape and BREEAM
The consultancy has experience of designing landscape plans to the BREEAM standard. These are schemes that meet the strict standards devised by Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method. By integrating elements of the BREEAM Code into new homes and obtaining assessments against the Code, developers can then obtain a star rating for the new home…
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Gardens and garden design in East and West Sussex
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Having lived in both East and West Sussex Barry has experienced the different soils, individual climate conditions and landscapes of the Sussex countryside. Styles of buildings and architecture vary across the two sides of the county of Sussex but one element exists throughout the county and that is a love of gardens in the mild…