Planting can begin…

I bet most of you were out on Saturday morning taking pictures of the beautiful views as the frozen fog looked stunning on the trees and hedgerows. What a change on Monday as the rain moved in with milder temperatures to match. It does mean that the frost has lifted from the ground and planting trees can resume. We have begun to pot up the container grown hedging for next year but we still have some left if you are wanting to get your hedge in the ground before spring emerges. Come and visit us to see the stock, we would love to see you.

Hedges, hedges and more hedges

Our return to work has been greeted by some of the coldest temperatures on record which has been a hindrance to Nicholsons. We have been unable to get planting straight away because of the frozen ground. This means that you will have to plant your hedge as soon as the ground thaws out. Hedges should be planted for a manner of reasons. Within the garden they create a versatile boundary or divide which can be used as a formal or informal manner. Hedges are great windbreaks as they filter the wind rather than create a vortex effect like a fence or wall. Many different species of plants can be used to create a hedge to offer colour, texture, security and wildlife appeal in the garden. Should you require any further help on choosing the right hedge then please follow this link: http://www.nicholson-nurseries.co.uk/forestry/forestry_hedgeplanting.htm