Screening trees create privacy for an overlooked garden on a new build estate
Recently we were asked to recommend a screening tree solution on a new build estate in Braintree, a town in Essex, south east England.
Extraordinary hot weather in the UK
It must be quite apparent to anyone driving in southern England just how many trees have been unable to survive the drought conditions.
Give a gift that grows a lifetime
Tress and plants make fantastic gifts, we’ve picked out a few of our favourites below.
Plants that can tolerate drier conditions
A fresh wave of British Summer sun has meant watering your garden is now more important than ever, which is often difficult without an elaborate system of timers and pipes for irrigation.
Three examples of beautiful Bamboo (Phyllostachys) for creating a natural screen
King and Co stock three sizes of Bamboo, all of which tend to form clumps rather than spreading out in our climate.
A buyer’s guide to Oak Trees (Quercus)
With more than 600 species of Oak worldwide, it is important to understand the qualities of each member of the ‘Quercus’ genus.
Irrigation – Don’t rely on the summer rain
As we move into the middle of Summer and (hopefully) long dry spells, it’s worth taking a look at the sort of irrigation this season’s new plantings will require.
Reduce noise pollution with hedge plants and trees
We regularly talk about creating a natural screen to create privacy from overlooking houses, or to eliminate the ugly view you might have of an object near by.
Tree Terminology
Sometimes it can be very confusing to hear various terms referring to trees and plants when trying to decide which size, type or species you actually require. We have tried to simplify this procedure with our descriptions listed below.
A quick introduction to Hornbeam (Carpinus)
Hornbeam has always been an important native tree. With the decline of Elm and Ash it has assumed an ever more important roll in the United Kingdom.