Horticultural Practice

Thumbnail : The eye catching Cofa Tree bed at Greyfriars Green : Click image to enlarge

The key beds with colourful designs are both planted using traditional methods as opposed to plug carpet bed planting which is less sustainable and not as cost effective in terms of both the initial outlay of the plants and the intensive watering regime.

Watering and dead heading is carried out as required on a daily basis throughout the growing period. The plants themselves are grown locally at Baginton Nurseries and come with peat free compost and a slow release fertilizer within the planting pot.

Thumbnail : Planting using traditional methods : Click image to enlarge

The plants are regularly monitored and checked for signs of disease, pests or deficiencies throughout the year and any potential issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently. The soil type is taken into consideration before the plants are introduced to the bedding areas.

Sustainability is a key part in the city’s bloom campaign with a mix of hardy and seasonal plants appearing in the city throughout the year to ensure year round coverage. The spring bedding which makes way for the summer bulbs is distributed to the local community as part of the annual plant giveaway which is a highly popular event and a great way of engaging with the public and highlighting the Bloom campaign.

Permanent planting areas that have been developed in areas including: Belgrade Plaza, Millennium pocket park and Broadgate. Greyfriars Green has also benefitted from the development of new herbaceous beds.

Coombe Abbey Hotel's grounds are also an inviting and attractive showcase of dazzling petunias, begonias and marigolds set against the backdrop of the spectacular manor house. With pruneds shrubs and carefully mowed lawns, a constructed maze of hedgerows and a surrounding pool, Coombe offers both a relaxing and tranquil secluded spot for any visitor.
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