by Andrew Hampson | Jun 22, 2021 | Hints & Tips, Uncategorized
Trees are the planet’s biggest plants and the longest-living species – but they’re so much more besides: they’re surprisingly clever (they can use chemicals to signal danger to surrounding trees), they beautify our spaces (increasing local pride and...
by Andrew Hampson | May 17, 2021 | Hints & Tips, Uncategorized
The role of a tree surgeon (or arborist) is to cultivate and manage trees and other woody perennials through pruning, felling and replanting. A tree surgeon might be called upon to perform -quite literally- “surgery” on a tree with damage or disease to it, or to fell...
by Andrew Hampson | Mar 29, 2021 | Hints & Tips
While it is considered quite a niche industry, commercial ground maintenance is vitally important for any business that hopes to impress anyone that visits. While some businesses will choose to employ a grounds-person themselves, the cost of machinery and tools can...
by Andrew Hampson | Feb 23, 2021 | Hints & Tips
Despite the high population density, the UK offers some of the most beautiful sights and landscapes in Europe – when it’s not raining of course. The same is true even in inner city areas, with many palatial estates and private grounds helping to deliver a contrast...
by Andrew Hampson | Jan 23, 2021 | Hints & Tips
To those who aren’t in the business, a pitch for any sport – including football – can easily appear to be a simple field of grass. However, a football pitch will endure much more abuse than a simple garden lawn thanks to players wearing studded boots and making...
