July is the peak growing season for many plants, not least of which are the various invasive weeds that thrive here. Our government takes a fairly strong stand on the matter of invasive weeds. Their website spells it out for us like this:
"Invasive non-native plants are species which have been brought into the UK that have the ability to spread causing damage to the environment, the economy, our health and the way we live. Injurious weeds are native species, which have been deemed to cause a problem to farming productivity."
The government site then goes on to say: "If you have invasive plants or injurious weeds on your premises you have a responsibility to prevent them spreading into the wild or causing a nuisance.
You must not plant or otherwise cause to grow in the wild any plant listed on schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
You are not obliged to remove or treat invasive plants, but you must not:
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Allastone. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Allastone and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email allastone@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
As the Met Office issues a Severe Weather Warning for South Wales for high winds potentially resulting in damage to trees and buildings, Brooke Estate Management Ltd have been gearing up for a busy time.
As a reminder during periods of severe weather, we can provide the following services, all backed by nationally recognised qualifications, £5 million public liability insurance and a team of capable and experienced local personnel:
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Avon. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Avon and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email avon@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Aylburton. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Aylburton and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email aylburton@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
Every time of change is a time of opportunity. This is very true of January, the perfect month to look back on the previous year and of course look forward to the coming one, make the most of the new year opportunities ahead. Janus, the Roman god who gave this month its name looks forward and looks back and, we are sure would appreciate the consistently high standards of tree surgery and estate/grounds maintenance. By focusing on our customers including local authorities, farms, land owners, equestrian centres and park managers throughout South Wales and Gloucestershire who come to us for the qualified staff and our high professional standards.
Make a great start to the year ahead by offering a quotation for your paddock and grasslands management, weed control, fencing and tree surgery needs then sit back and enjoy the best value out of your open spaces. All you need to do is call Brooke Estate Management, 01600 730857 or click in the header of any page to send us an email, and relax.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Berryhill. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Berryhill and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email berryhill@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
Our compact 4x4 tractor and ATV mounted equipment is ideal for single meadows, smallholdings, equine establishments and smaller farms. Being compact but powerful we can offer the services detailed below just like agricultural contractors who use large tractors, but without the damage often caused by these larger heavy machines such as compaction of the ground. We can also access small gateways easily and make tight turns in fields and enclosures ensuring that we can work close to hedges and fences, maximizing the effect of the services we carry out;
Tine Harrowing
Removes the thatch from the base of the healthy grass, aerating the soil to allow in air, light and water along with all the required nutrients to encourage healthy growth. This helps to maximize grass yield. If the ground is particularly uneven due for example to mole hills, then chain harrowing may be more effective.
Chain Harrowing
Like tine harrowing, removes the thatch from the base of the healthy grass, aerating the soil to allow in air, light and water along with all the required nutrients to encourage healthy growth. However our frame mounted chain harrows also level and breakdown minor undulations in the ground caused by mole hills and the like.
Over Seeding
This allows bare and patchy ground to be reseeded with the appropriate grass seed without the need for ploughing or disc harrowing. This reduces the chance of weeds taking hold, whilst still allowing stock to graze. Over seeding can be carried out individually or combined with harrowing.
Rolling
Rolling levels out uneven and poached ground caused by over wintering stock. This is an important process as rutted ground can lead to foot health problems for animals, particularly horses.
Topping
Regular topping prevents grass and weeds (ragwort, docks, thistles & nettles) from going to seed. It keeps the grass at optimum grazing length and encourages a strong and thick grass sward and prevents weeds from flowering and establishing seed.
Fertiliser Application
Application of fertiliser will encourage strong grass growth and increase yield.This will encourage strong grass growth and improve yield.
Spraying
Once a weed problem has been identified an appropriate weed killer can be applied, either by spot application or by boom application with our pressure regulated ATV mounted equipment. Our staff are trained and accredited to the PA1, PA2 and PA6AW standards, meaning that as well as applying herbicides by knapsack or ATV boom sprayers, we can also apply herbicides on and near water. We can also apply for the necessary permits from the Environment Agency and NAtural Resources Wales for you.
Small Bale Hay/Haylage Making
We can provide a complete hay and haylage making service which includes mowing, drying, baling and stacking.
Seasonal Timetable
Spring
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Blaize-Bailey. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Blaize-Bailey and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email blaize-bailey@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
May is here and it looks like spring is finally upon us. With the abundance of water and sunshine, growth will be strong in all plant groups at this time. This is great news for the plants that we wish to encourage, but unfortunately, it will also bring a proliferation of weeds.
To define a weed as a plant that grows where you don't want it to leaves the choice of what to keep and what to remove entirely up to you. However, if you wish your paddocks, pastures and fields to be clear of any unwanted plants, now is the time to get specialist help to eradicate weeds before they take too strong a hold. Call us now or click in the header of any page to get help with:
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Blakeney. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Blakeney and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email blakeney@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Bradley Hill. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Bradley Hill and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email bradleyhill@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
February is the month to celebrate pancakes and love. But why not put down those pancakes and fall in love with our range of services instead? They are much less fatty too!
At Brooke Estate Management, we focus on clearing pathways, cutting trees and bushes to ensure, especially this time of year, a safe environment for everyone. Our clients range from home owners, office owners, smallholders, horse livery establishments, farmers and estate managers, corporate clients and local authorities too.
Based in the South West, we are happy to offer quotes on services so do get in touch with us soon.
We will look forward to hearing from you.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Bristol. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Bristol and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email bristol@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Broadoak. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Broadoak and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email broadoak@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
With our tracked access platforms we can reach a working height of 17 metres or 55 feet with two operators in the basket. Our equipment is light weight and can access narrow pathways and will even drive through a normal domestic doorway as it measures only 32 inches or 80 cm wide.
The platforms are available for hire with an experienced operator. Ideal for one day hires to undertake inspection or quick repairs where scaffolding would be cost-prohibitive.
Contact us for more details or to arrange a site survey and quote by using the phone number shown above, or click in the header of any page to email us about your access hire needs.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Brockweir. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Brockweir and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email brockweir@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
Brooke Estate Management Ltd is pleased to announce that DEFRA has secured an Emergency authorisation of the banned herbicide Asulam, the proven herbicide of choice for the control of Bracken. However there is only a limited timeframe within which this can be used. Between now and the end of October 2013 Asulam may be used to control the growth and spread of Bracken which has been significant since the original ban of Asulam.
Brooke Estate Management Ltd is now taking orders from landowners and home owners alike for us to apply Aulam to your Bracken. Using either knapsack or ATV mounted spraying systems capable of treating in difficult terrain areas or field margins with a hand lance and 4 metre boom combination. The last date we can accept orders is 15th September 2013, as after this date no new supplies of Asulam will be sold.
Call or email us now to arrange your quotation and to secure your booking.
Brooke Estate Management Ltd can also work with you to control all other commonly encountered weed problems in the UK. We only use BASIS registered advisers to ensure we provide the best solution for your needs and the environment.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Bulwark. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Bulwark and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email bulwark@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Caerleon. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Caerleon and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email caerleon@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Caerwen. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Caerwen and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email caerwen@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Caldicot. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Caldicot and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email Caldicot@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
With our tracked access platforms we can reach a working height of 17 metres or 55 feet with two operators in the basket. Our equipment is light weight and can access narrow pathways and will even drive through a normal domestic doorway as it measures only 32 inches or 80 cm wide.
The platforms are available for hire with an experienced operator. Ideal for one day hires to undertake inspection or quick repairs where scaffolding would be cost-prohibitive.
Contact us for more details or to arrange a site survey and quote by using the phone number shown above, or click in the header of any page to email us about your access hire needs.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Caldicot. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Caldicot and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email caldicot@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
February is the month to celebrate pancakes and love. But why not put down those pancakes and fall in love with our range of services instead? They are much less fatty too!
At Brooke Estate Management, we focus on clearing pathways, cutting trees and bushes to ensure, especially this time of year, a safe environment for everyone. Our clients range from home owners, office owners, smallholders, horse livery establishments, farmers and estate managers, corporate clients and local authorities too.
Based in the South West, we are happy to offer quotes on services so do get in touch with us soon.
We will look forward to hearing from you.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Cardiff. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Cardiff and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email cardiff@treesandgrounds.co.uk.
If you have a small holding or small farm, hay bales and haylage are every bit as useful as they are on larger farms, but sometimes the large bales that are commonly available are just too big for the rate at which you use them.
Small bales are also much easier to handle without the need for specialised equipment and can be stacked for storage, making the best use of limited space.
You can now avoid waste by taking advantage of our small bale wrapping service, which is ideal for the smaller farm. This is just one of our many agricultural contracting services, which add up to a great help for farms with limited equipment and manpower resources.
Call us now on the number shown above or click in the header of any page to email us and start taking advantage of small bales straight away.
You can rely on Brooke Estate Management for a full range of tree surgery, grounds, paddock, grasslands and estate management services in or around Chepstow. As a local company, fully trained and well equipped operatives are never far away. Whether you need regular maintenance of hedges and paddocks or a one-off tree surgery visit to fell a diseased tree or carry out crown reduction, thinning or lifting, you can be assured of the same high level of service and attention.
Not only can you call upon us for tree surgery and grounds management work, but also fencing and hedging, event management and access plant hire, for which we have a range of units ready to deliver at short notice in Chepstow and surrounding areas.
For a prompt, competitive quotation or details of more local projects, simply call us on 01600 717097 or click in the header of any page to email chepstow@treesandgrounds.co.uk.