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This year we saw the trend of a horizon, living wall and green roofs.
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Cover the garden shed with living wall panels
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Topiary Balls rooted in ancient gardening tradition. Artificial Topiary Balls are popular alternative to Real Plants Hanging Baskets. They require no watering, no clipping or maintenance. Hedged In Artificial Outdoor Boxwood Topiary Balls are excelle
There’s something depressing about an unloved office reception with zero personality. Painting all four walls the same colour can exaggerate the boxy feel, so instead, create a focal point by adding a wall of botanically accurate artificial mixed pla
When I set up Hedged In in October 2015 I never in my wildest dreams imagined what it would be like in one year’s time. Although we have had the Brexit shock and devaluation of the pound, I’m pleased to say that We have increased our market exposure
IF YOU’RE FEELING BORED IN YOUR RECEPTION SPACE, TRY THESE IDEAS FOR CREATING SOME WOW EFFECT.
Small office receptions can be very standard and ordinary. Staff can be bored by working in there and there’s a real need for updating, either to create a f
Bespoke instant hedge planters
We all love the idea of having our own perfect little home with pretty little garden. However, with busy lifestyles it would be quite complicated and tough to nurture it most of the time. Artificial hedges offer an alter
- Artificial hedge & grass creating a maintenance free garden
Artificial grass has gained in popularity. There are lots of companies out there selling and installing astro turf, and artificial hedge is also becoming increasingly popular. Walking through
Mr Howard is a retired headmaster. All he wants to do in his retirement is watch cricket. Mowing lawns and trimming hedges is not his idea of fun! Mrs Howard is still working, and she does not want to come home to a messy garden.
To solve this problem
Artificial hedge and mixed plants green wall add 3D structure and depth to a artificial grass showroom.
Dave has lived in the penthouse for 6 years. He was not happy about the tired red brick wall on the balcony. He called for my help.
It was straightforward to install theivy leaf hedge panels onto the existing surface. Use cable ties to fix the hedges
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"Agree with you Graham, we have a client with a long run of Laurel which we only cut once a year mid june and have done for over 20 years, the client is fussy with a capital F ! It's a superb evergreen hedge which is bomb proof.
As to this so called…"
As to this so called…"
"Disagree there! I maintain a site with a couple of of large laurel hedges and one cut in July suffices and keeps it looking nice. Agree.... looks nasty immediately after cutting but quickly perks up so you don't notice the cut leaves. Pretty much…"
"Wow, that's impressive ! Thanks"
"That's pretty much my thinking, but I am seeing them more and more. Mostly at expensive new builds. Mostly people with very limited gardening experience wanting an immediate finished product. "
"Elveden Brochure Edition 3 (EMAIL).pdf
I hope this helps, if anyone has any hedging requirements, we are happy to help.
Regards, Kev"
I hope this helps, if anyone has any hedging requirements, we are happy to help.
Regards, Kev"
"Yes 5' actual instant shaped hedging is very expensive, but if that's what he wants he'll have to pay for it. A good compromise is use individual plants- you could use 1.5m, but 1.8 or 2m plants would probably be bushier, and by trimming to height…"
"Agree, nothing worse than driving past a new Cherry Laurel hedge planted too close to boundaries or buildings, and thinking they'll regret that decision in a few years time!
If a client really wants Laurel, i atleast try to push them towards the…"
If a client really wants Laurel, i atleast try to push them towards the…"
"Hi NevilleI would be happy to help and chat with you when you are free Elveden Brochure Edition 3 (EMAIL) copy.pdf
kevin.harden@elveden.com"
kevin.harden@elveden.com"
"Laurel is the worst plant ever, cheap & nasty looking once cut. I try to put everyone off of it, but because it is cheap people go for it & then regret having to get it clipped 3 times a year or more.
Anyway as for a trough of 5ft plants, I don't…"
Anyway as for a trough of 5ft plants, I don't…"
Instant hedging
A customer of mine is interested in instant hedging - his is a new build on a prestigious estate. He wants a 5ft laurel hedge, immediately. Length could be 18m or 44m, depending on costing, at £250 per metre unit this is a sizeable project. I've…
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MAKITA ADDS TWO XGT HEDGE TRIMMERS TO ITS GROWING RANGE
Makita has added two powerful cordless hedge trimmers to its range of 40VMax XGT grounds maintenance tools. The 500 mm bladed UH020G and 600 mm UH021G both deliver highly efficient and effective cutting and have been designed for ease of use. The…
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Weibang 53 SSD or Weibang 53 ASD BBC or Honda HRX 537?
As the mowing season has drawn to a close, I am thinking about a new mower for next season. I have now narrowed it down to 3 machines, either Weibang or Honda. I appreciate there have been lots of posts on here regarding the best mowers and…
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Moss and algae on hard surfaces
Does anyone have recommendations for products that actually work? I find several of them work if conditions are perfect, but not otherwise. We used to use Jeyes in the winter, but that's now practically washing up liquid. Block Blitz from QVC is…
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