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Further M&N Services
M&Nhorticulture offers a range of services these include:
• Garden Features
• Instant Hedges
• Specimen Shrubs
• Semi-mature Trees
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Garden Features
As well as designing and constructing new gardens and refurbishing existing gardens M&Nhorticulture install and construct individual garden features, which will enhance an existing garden.
Ideas for garden features - Patios and sitting areas - Walkways (paved/gravelled/barked) - Paths and Steps – Leisure Cabins - Arches/Pergolas/Arbours/Gazebos - Fencing/Trellis – Decking -Garden Mirrors - Garden Gates - Courtyard Gates - Field Gates - Lawns - Formal/Ornamental Ponds - Wildlife ponds - Bridges - Self-contained water features -Sculptures/Ornaments - Shrub and herbaceous borders - Tree planting - Semi-mature Trees - Instant Hedging - Wildlife hedges - Copse and Woodland planting - Specimen Shrubs – Topiary Plants - Raised plant beds - Fruit gardens - Alpine Gardens/Rockeries - Green roofs - Sensory Gardens– Knott gardens - Ready planted containers (permanent and seasonal).
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Instant Hedges
Instant Hedges instantly define a boundary. Depending on the type and size used they can provide instant privacy, shelter, reduce noise and help deter unwanted visitors. They may also be planted within a garden to define different areas. They will grow gracefully and will last for generations providing interest throughout the year. Instant Hedges are shrubs grown specifically for the purpose and depending on the type can be planted at heights up to 2 metres and more tall!
Depending on the type used Instant Hedges can be formal or informal, evergreen or deciduous. They provide natural habitats for birds and other wild life as well as providing interesting visual impact throughout the year.
Formal hedges produce a hedge where the individuality of each plant is not seen whereas some or the entire outline of shrubs in an informal hedge may be seen.
Shrubs that are used for formal hedges include Hornbeam, Beech (green and purple), Hawthorn, Holly, Privet, Cherry Laurel and Portuguese Laurel.
Shrubs that are used for informal hedges include Berberis, Escallonia, Pyracantha, Shrub Roses and some floribundas, Cotoneaster and Spiraea.
Lower growing hedges may be formed of Box, Rosemary, Lavender, Cotton Lavender and Crimson Dwarf Prunus.
Instant Hedges may be used as screens. Screens are usually grown taller than a hedge to protect a garden or property from an unwanted feature such as an unpleasant view, noise or strong winds. Shrubs used for forming a screen must be dense, preferably evergreen and quick growing.
M&Nhorticulture works closely with insurance companies to repair/replace hedges damaged as a result of road traffic accidents or damage caused by other means such as vandalism.
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Specimen Shrubs
As well as supplying and planting shrubs grown in traditional 2 and 3 litre pots M&Nhorticulture also supply and plant Specimen Shrubs that add instant visual impact to the landscape. Specimen Shrubs are grown in large containers ranging in size from 10 to 100 litres. They maybe planted singly as a focal point or together in groups. They may also be planted mixed together with shrubs grown in the traditional smaller containers. Shrubs planted in the smaller containers require more plants per square metre to make an impact. Specimen Shrubs maybe planted in association with trees to add even more visual impact to the landscape. Specimen Shrubs may be planted to commemorate special occasions.
The range of Specimen Shrubs grown has increased greatly since they were introduced several years ago. Both evergreen and deciduous types are available. We shall be pleased to recommend types suitable for your garden.
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Semi-mature Trees
M&Nhorticulture specialises in supplying and planting Semi-mature Trees. We supply and plant quality, healthy specimens for both domestic and commercial works.
It is possible to plant container grown Semi-mature Trees throughout the year whilst field grown trees are supplied and planted during the late autumn and winter months.
Semi-mature Trees add instant visual impact to the landscape providing colour, structure, movement and a home for wildlife. They enhance the wider landscape and environment. They also help to screen unsightly views, protect from prevailing winds, help with noise reduction and give privacy. They may be planted singly in small gardens or as groups in larger gardens. Where there is ample space such as country estates screens and shelterbelts may be planted.
The shape and growth rate of a tree varies according to the type. When trees are purchased from the grower they are measured not by their overall height but by the circumference of the girth measured 1 metre above soil level. This measurement, depending on the type of tree and its habit (is it upright, weeping or spreading?), gives an idea of its overall size. An upright tree with a girth of 16-18cms may be about 4.25- 5mtr high whereas a girth measurement of 30-35cms indicates a height of about 6 or 7 metres.
Care must be taken to choose the right tree for your site. Soil type, aspect, local environment and growth habit are some of the considerations. M&Nhorticulture will be pleased to help you with your choice of tree. Semi-mature Trees are ideal to commemorate a special occasion such as births/birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and other significant occasions.
M&Nhorticulture have an experienced planting team. Planting methods vary depending on the type of tree and the local conditions. A suitable support system is chosen from a range of staking and ground anchoring systems. All trees are planted using suitable tree planting compost and additional fertilizer to encourage the development of a strong fibrous root system. Depending on the local conditions options such as tree guards, watering systems and root barriers to protect paving, foundations and features such as ponds.
We supply and plant various types of Trained Trees. The branches of these trees are trained onto wooden frames of different shapes.
Pleached trees are suitable for planting against walls or may be used for screening and walkways. Hornbeams and limes are commonly used for this type. Pleached trees usually have a clear stem of 2 metres above which the tree is trained into 4 or 5 rows forming a square. Large triangular shapes are also available.
Roof trees are ideal for patios and terraces. They have a flat roof-shaped canopy with a clear stem of about 2 metres.
Espalier trees are more traditional used very often for training fruit trees. Espaliers can planted against a wall or in the open to define different parts of a garden – especially used in vegetable/kitchen gardens.
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| “Thank you for all your help in making Little Holland even more beautiful we appreciated your advice and hard work.” |
| Steve & Maggie Brundle |
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