Phoenix Amenity Blog
Wildflower Partnership in County
It's that time of year again when wildflower planting comes to the forefront. At Phoenix Amenity Supply we are excited to highlight new projects that are advancing the cause of our natural habitats and this month we take a look at one local to us in Worcester. The...
Early Season Grass and Lawn Preparation
How To Sow Grass Seeds Your lawn is often one of the first things people notice about your house. It acts as a vital balancing element of the more colorful parts of the garden and the facade of your home. Plus, it can become one of the best parts of your house. And a...
Grass and Flower Downloads
If you follow us here you will know we like to keep you up to date with seasonal developments. But what about the bigger picture? The "perennial~" as it were? We have a range of downloadable documents that will guide you more specifically through some of our more...
Nursery for British Wildflowers
This month we thought we would show you a small gallery of our wildflower nurseries. The providence of our wildflowers is very important to us at Grass and Flower. To ensure the authenticity of our seeds and plants we go to great measures at every stage of the growing...
Ground Preparation for Wildflowers
Wildflowers, the name suggests that they might grow anywhere, under almost all conditions. To an extent this is true. However, the success of individual varieties of wildflower does depend on the conditions. The type of soil, the mount of rainfall and the hours of...
Plant a Tree. Protect a Hedgerow
The Queen’s platinum jubilee is bringing with it several initiatives. 70 years on the throne, the longest by any British or English monarch ever and the fourth longest of any monarch of any nation ever. [If you are interested the longest was Louis XIV at 72 years and...
Hydroseeding Supplies Blog
Our Biosecurity policy and Code of Practice.
The providence of our seeds and plants are of vital importance to us. The methods we use to store, grow and cultivate are designed to meet the highest standards so that out clients can rest assured that the products we have are of the highest quality. Below is an...
Hydroseeding with Mulch
Hydroseeding with mulch is the process of using mulch, which consists of a combination of wood fibers, fertilizer, water and seed, to provide a temporary or permanent fix for sediment and erosion control. It can also be used to seed large areas quickly. Recreation...
Hydroseeding – All You Need To Know
Hydroseeding is an efficient, fast and, if scaled correctly, a very cost-efficient method of seeding large areas of land. Typically, this might be a lawn. But you will see Hydroseeding used on large recreational areas and green civil projects where seeding large areas...
Industrial Hydroseeding
Thanks to Youtube contributor James Thomson for creating this informative hydroseeding video showing the scale of seeding possible and the benefits of hydroseeding
Hydroseeding Solves Two Common Problems.
Hydroseeding can have varied reactions from those in the industry, as well as those looking ad considering the impact of it commercially and ecologically from the outside. It is fair to say there are a number of misconceptions both in terms of what hydroseeding can...
Hydroseeding
Hydroseeding Hydroseeding Supplies (UK) is one of the largest providers of hydroseeding mulches, consumables and specialist erosion control products in the UK HS UK are now proud to be promoting, stocking, distributing and working alongside world...
British Flora Blog
Wildflower Partnership in County
It's that time of year again when wildflower planting comes to the forefront. At Phoenix Amenity Supply we are excited to highlight new projects that are advancing the cause of our natural habitats and this month we take a look at one local to us in Worcester. The...
Bouncing your Garden into Spring
Spring formally kicked off on Sunday, 20 March, and go all the way to 21 June, when the summer sets in, this is according to the Met Office. Rising temperatures will prompt the national average to hit a record of 18C in the month of March, with extensive rainy days...
Our Biosecurity policy and Code of Practice.
The providence of our seeds and plants are of vital importance to us. The methods we use to store, grow and cultivate are designed to meet the highest standards so that out clients can rest assured that the products we have are of the highest quality. Below is an...
Wildflowers and Butterflies
Help butterflies and moths in the new Wild About Gardens campaign and create a place for contemplation and discovery for your community. The Wild About Gardens campaign run by the RHS and The Wildlife Trusts is collaborating with film producers Studio Canal this year...
Getting Ready for the Winter Seed Planting
As winter approaches, you'll need to safeguard tender plants from frost damage by covering them. Most pests, as you may know, are dormant in cold weather. Meaning, it's a good time to look for snails in sheltered areas, such as empty pots in the cold frame or your...
Yellow Rattle. Increase Species Diversity
Yellow rattle is an attractive, semi‐parasitic, grassland annual. In the past this plant was a serious pest for farmers as it weakens grasses and as a result can reduce hay yields by as much as 50%. In a landscape or garden context however, this suppression of grass...