GARDEN DESIGN
KEEP CALM & CONTRACT GROW !
Contract growing is becoming increasingly popular , as a low-risk solution for large-scale planting projects that helps manage availability and costs in times of increasing uncertainty . Contract growing is a service offered by some production nurseries to enable landscape architects , garden designers and landscapers to reserve plants months , or even years , in advance . Having a contract provides the ultimate peace of mind because prices are locked in and plant species will be true to type , as specified on the planting plan , avoiding the requirement for lastminute substitutes .
Sourcing plants from one supplier means that the product will be of a consistent standard , and it allows the grower enough time to propagate and nurture the highest quality plants . A single point of contact also reduces the time that the client spends coordinating deliveries and installation .
Greenwood Plants is one of the UK ’ s largest growers for commercial landscaping projects and new build developments nationwide . It offers a contract growing service , “ Watch It Grow ”, that lets designers and landscapers plan with confidence . Contracts managers can pre-select the plants they need , to a certain specification , within the timeframe required . Greenwood ’ s service also provides regular photographic updates of the plants through its revolutionary Tender Tool app . This feature gives clients the visual assurance they need and lets them see how their plants are progressing .
Greenwood is an industry leader in sustainable growing and offers its Watch It Grow service with the option of peat-free growing medium . Using peat-free compost will improve the green credentials of the whole supply chain – the environmental benefits can be passed on to landscaping companies , housebuilders and homeowners , ensuring that the whole supply chain ’ s carbon footprint is reduced .
Whilst peat is an excellent growing medium , its harvesting process releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere , which has an adverse effect on greenhouse gas levels and contributes to climate change . Scientists also see the importance and fragility of peatland ecosystems to be equal to that of rainforests . Transitioning to peat-free is a huge undertaking , but Greenwood has risen to the challenge and is aiming to be growing 100 % peat-free by the end of 2023 .
If you would like to find out more about Greenwood ’ s Watch It
Grow service , visit www . greenwoodplants . co . uk .
Greenwood can arrange private tours of its propagation and contract growing facilities on request . Email hello @ greenwoodplants . co . uk
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