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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…
Plant guarantees may change because of climate change and possible severe winters
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…
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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…
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…
New Biopesticides unveiled
At its technical centre in Wellesbourne Centre, Fargro formally introduced two new biological crop-protection products, reflecting the rapid shift within horticulture toward more sustainable pest and disease management strategies. The first product, Met52, is a granular bioinsecticide developed by Novozymes. It is based…
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…
Artificial turf
Artificial turf has seen a marked rise in popularity in recent years as garden owners increasingly seek immaculate, evergreen lawns with minimal maintenance demands. What was once associated primarily with sports surfaces or temporary installations has evolved into a sophisticated…
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Arboricultural Method Statement
Once planning permission has been granted, it is common for the Local Planning Authority to impose conditions requiring a detailed tree survey and the submission of an approved Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS). This ensures that existing trees — particularly those…
Gardens and garden design in East and West Sussex
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…
