Olympic apples
To pick or not to pick? That was the question last week when we spotted these juicy looking apples in a slightly suprising place – they were on a tree in the Great British Garden – just one of over 4000 trees planted in and around the Olympic Park in London. Spectacular place, we really enjoyed our visit and drew some inspiration from those we went to see.
read moreHedgelaying at Sudborough
Once cleared the pleachers are laid down prior to staking and binding. There is usually beautiful open countryside to be admired from the site. Here Fermyn Woods, part of the Rockingham Forest, rises in the background above Sudborough, Northants
read moreHedgelaying using hazel rods
Here a skilled crafts man is binding the top of the hedge using hazel rods. The hazel is cut from woodland managed through coppicing to maintain its longevity. Coppicing has been practiced in the British Isles for millennia as a method for healthy productive woodland to provide wood for many uses.
read moreHedgelaying at Denford
This hedge between two grass fields had been flattened back by a digger to allow the erection of a fence sometime in the preceding years. It was also tangled with years of discarded agricultural rubbish – sheets of corrugated metal etc. This made it tough work to clear prior to laying down the pleachers (the tall stems). Once laid down the hazel stakes are knocked in as seen in this photograph before being bound.
read moreTree work at Titchmarsh
This huge Leylandii hedge was completely obscuring a fantastic view over the meadows at Titchmarsh. The client asked for the height to be reduced to restore the vista. Around 20 trees made up the hedge. Each stem had to be section felled from within, working along the line whilst maintaining an even level. The arising were chipped using a Timberwolf TW150 and used as mulch for landscaping. Larger stems were seasoned and used by the client to fuel their woodburning stove
read moreKeyston Tree Services
Keyston Tree Services provides qualified and insured personnel for: Tree surgery Hedge cutting and laying Emergency call out Domestic and commercial weed control including alien plant species Ivy removal Aphid control in Leylandii Stump grinding Supply of wood chippings and mulch. We apply our high standards whether involved in tree management for local Authorities, weed control for commercial businesses, pruning a prized fruit tree or trimming a garden hedge. Your trees, hedges or weeds will be managed with confidence by qualified and...
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All tree and hedge work is carried out to recommendations specified by British Standard BS3998 for work on maturing and established trees. Keyston Tree Services provides a professional tree, hedge and weed control service in Northants, Beds and Cambs and is fully insured for public and products liability insurance up to £2m
read moreFamily run business
Steven Collini started Keyston Tree Services in 2003 after obtaining professional qualifications for tree felling and weed control. The family run business, started initially with his father, has developed and now provides services for tree felling, hedge laying and commercial weed control. The Collini family have lived and worked in the locality for 4 generations. Steve’s Grandfather, 91, still runs a market garden in Catworth and Steve’s son, aged 3, loves to help Great-gramp control the weeds in the vegetable beds with his toy...
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