LANDSCAPING SERVICES
RYMER TREES AND HEDGING
ROOTED IN QUALITY, CELL-GROWN AND 100 % PEAT-FREE
whilst aiding ease of installation and monitoring, a life span of 5-7 years, after which the shelter can be recycled, and it’ s flat pack design, allowing ease of transportation.” Defender + ticks the boxes for the nursery’ s environmental commitments – but the standout fact is the reduction in shipping volumes from the flat-pack design. When compared like for like, the volume of one pallet of Defender + 1.2m shelters equates to a three-pallet delivery of round guards – resulting in a huge reduction in shipping and therefore carbon footprint.
Established in 2021, Rymer Trees and Hedging has distinguished itself as an innovative tree nursery focusing on cell-grown, peat-free sustainable tree cultivation. Specialising in oneand two-year-old UK native hedging and woodland species, the nursery supplies to multiple sectors – from large grant-aided schemes to smaller scale landscape design projects.
Led by a dynamic board of directors boasting extensive experience across arboriculture, farming, landscape design and horticulture, Rymer Trees and Hedging is backed by a passionate and dedicated on-site team led by Director and Nursery Manager Harry Hoblyn – 2023 alumni of the renowned Pro Landscaper 30 under 30 award.
“ Our emphasis is to build innovation within the peat-free sector” says Harry.“ We are dedicated to producing high quality trees from seed, with excellent establishment rates whilst minimising our environmental footprint”. Reports from clients of 95 % establishment rates confirm the teams longheld view that cell-grown offers a superior option when planting for our changing climate and somewhat unpredictable seasons. Their focus on minimising the nursery’ s environmental footprint is reflected in every aspect of operations – from rainwater harvesting and maximising waste reduction efforts to biodegradable and recyclable products used for packaging.
Alongside their offering of highquality, robust ready-to-plant whips, Rymer Trees and Hedging is pleased to be a premier UK stockist of Defender + tree and shrub shelters.“ Defender + are our chosen shelter brand for a multitude of reasons” says Lizzie Smith- Sales and Marketing Manager.“ Key features include inbuilt stake pockets- negating the need for plastic ties
As the nursery expands its offering into protection and planting accessories, the 2024-2025 harvest is well underway, with the team offering a comprehensive, personalised service to their valued clients – new and returning.
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