General
4 min read
How to choose a pre-seeding fertiliser
The choice comes down to how closely the turf is cut, and whether one slow release application beats a cheaper standard feed reapplied.
Category: General
General
4 min read
How to choose reptile and amphibian fencing
Herpetosure fencing excludes different species at different heights. One product works the other way, letting animals leave but not return.
General
5 min read
How to choose wildflower seed
100% wildflower or a grass and flower meadow mix, matched to your soil: the choice that decides how a wildflower area actually turns out.
General
4 min read
How to choose a tree or shrub guard
Tree tube, shrub shelter or hedge wrap, standard or biodegradable, sized to the rabbits, hares or deer actually on site.
General
5 min read
How to choose tree protection for a newly planted tree
Guard, stake, tie: how to build the right protection for a new tree from what's actually threatening it on site.
General
3 min read
How to choose tree root protection
Deflecting a young tree's roots away from hardstanding, or protecting an established tree's roots from vehicles: two different jobs.
General
3 min read
How to choose a spiral tree guard or hedge wrap
Coiled spiral guard or stake-free Vigilis wrap, standard plastic or soil-biodegradable, for lighter browsing pressure than a full tube.
General
4 min read
How to choose an urban non-native wildflower mixture
Fourteen colour-themed mixes for parks, verges and beds, chosen by season, ground conditions and palette, plus a bespoke blending option.
General
3 min read
How to choose a weed and feed treatment
Phoenix Amenity stocks two weed and feed treatments for amenity turf. The choice usually comes down to whether moss is part of the problem.