Phoenix Amenity Blog
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...
UK Hedgerows
Our UK hedgerows have never been more important to us. Did you know that hedgerows are not only home to plants and flowers? Many animals and insects also call our hedgerows home. It may surprise you, but in your local hedgerow, you may find field mice, bats and...
Spring Lawn Care Video
From the USA, this video has advice and tips for early season lawn care that would apply anywhere. To summarise Clear debris Repair dead patches Check maintenance of your mower Cut high and often in the early season Use lawn feed as required
Defining Different Soil Types
Characteristics of Soil Types The soil type in your farm, garden or recreational area will be a major factor in the type of flora you may expect to thrive. Here we look at some of the major characteristics that define different soil types. Organic or Mineral Broadly...
Hydroseeding Supplies Blog
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...
Leading Edge Profile Products… Saves Time and Money
EROSION CONTROL in the UK has in the past been solved by using traditional coir blankets, netting or other turf reinforcement blankets.Oliver Brown Ltd has become a certified installer for Profile Products which allows us to install leading edge "hydraulically...
High Performance mulches such as FLEXTERRA and PROMATRIX
“Hydro Turf Ltd have been using Profiles’ range of products for 5 years now and without doubt they are the market leaders in manufacturing Hydroseeding mulches and consumables. Over the last 11 years of Hydroseeding we have tried mulches from almost all of the large...
Hydro Mulch 1000 – Gives Immediate Hydroseeding Results!
Hydro Mulch 1000 - Gives Immediate Hydroseeding Results! says Mike "I only use Hydromulch 1000 because it gives an instant green effect which my clients are happy with. Hydromulch 1000 is an integral part of the hydroseeding process for me, I am confident in the...
Proganics
The most advanced Engineered Soil Media™ (ESM™) Soils and substrates associated with denuded sites from construction, mining, energy development and other land disturbing activities are inherently lacking in organic matter, nutrients and biological activity essential...
British Flora 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...
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...
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...
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...
UK Hedgerows
Our UK hedgerows have never been more important to us. Did you know that hedgerows are not only home to plants and flowers? Many animals and insects also call our hedgerows home. It may surprise you, but in your local hedgerow, you may find field mice, bats and...
Defining Different Soil Types
Characteristics of Soil Types The soil type in your farm, garden or recreational area will be a major factor in the type of flora you may expect to thrive. Here we look at some of the major characteristics that define different soil types. Organic or Mineral Broadly...