LANDSCAPING SERVICES
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Naturalistic Tree Forms In keeping with Sarah Price ’ s design ethos , trees at the new centre include species that create a natural , woodland look and feel , blend visually with the striking architectural design and provide year-round interest .
“ Sarah is a very visual , creative designer ,” comments Caroline Swann , Account Manager at Hillier Trees . “ Due to Coronavirus restrictions , we conducted a number of video tours to select trees . This allowed us to give a 360 ° walk around each one to make sure it was perfect !”
Tree species to spot throughout the garden at the centre include Betula pendula ( silver birch ), Pinus sylvestris ( Scots pine ), Sorbus aucuparia ( Mountain ash ), Prunus serrula ( Tibetan cherry ) and Prunus avium ( wild cherry ). Many of these are multi-stem or more naturalistic forms , as opposed to a more traditional neat clipped form .
A Team Effort As well as supplying trees , Hillier contacted MJT Landscapes and Yoreland Design for support with
hard and soft landscaping elements at the Centre .
MJT Landscapes , who have contributed to a number of goldmedal winning Hillier exhibits at RHS Chelsea Flower Show , were responsible for hard landscaping elements including creation of the planting bunds requiring nearly 1,500 tons of sub and topsoil .
“ MJT Landscapes were thrilled to work with the Hillier Team on the project for Maggie ’ s at Southampton ,” says Mark Tomlinson , Director of MJT Landscapes . “ There were a number of challenges during the build due to Covid restrictions and delays with weather conditions , so it is great to see the garden now completed and in full bloom . I look forward to seeing it mature over time .”
“ On behalf of the Yoreland Design team , I can say that it was a pleasure to support such a worthwhile cause ,” says Leigh Richards , Founder and Director of Yoreland Design Ltd .
Supplier partners of Hillier Garden Centres also offered their support for this project , including Westland , who donated 12 pallets of mulch .
Generous support was also given by Platipus Anchors , who provided all the tree anchors used to support and stabilise the trees at a reduced cost , as well as making a company donation towards Maggie ’ s centres .
“ Maggie ’ s was delighted to work with Hillier to realise Sarah Price ’ s landscape at University Hospital Southampton ,” says Siobhan Wyatt , Property Projects Lead at Maggie ’ s . “ Our New Forest oasis is now able to offer a calm haven for anyone living with cancer , and their loved ones , while they receive support from our staff .”
“ We are delighted that all trees are now in position and thriving ,” comments George Hillier , Director of Property at Hillier Nurseries . “ This centre is already bringing a huge benefit to the community and we are proud to have been able to lend our support .”
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