Hydroseeding Blog

What does Japanese knotweed look like?

Many of us involved in construction, utilities and countryside management will have heard of the dreaded Japanese knotweed before, as this infamous weed has earned a feared reputation. Invasive, destructive and fast growing, an outbreak of Japanese knotweed spells bad news for any property due to the extensive damage it leaves behind. To protect your […]

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The Hydroseeding Industry is ‘Blooming’

Hydroseeding, first utilised in the 1950’s, is an extremely popular seeding technique in the UK due to its ability to quickly establish landscapes, at extremely reasonable prices. Hydroseeding is a technique and planting process that involves a liquid medium containing seeds and a carrier mulch. The mulch used can vary depending on the location and […]

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Considerations with Tree Clearance and Tree Surgery

Oliver Brown Ltd’s dedicated Tree Works department provides complete clearance and tree surgery solutions. Whether you require site clearance on construction projects or domestic tree surgery, our professional tree surgeons and tree clearance plant operators are fully certified to carry out all tree-related requirements. If your site requires tree removal or clearing, there are a […]

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What Is Hydroseeding?

While traditional seeding methods have been in use for decades, advancements in agricultural technology mean that this is no longer the most efficient way of working, particularly if you’re working on land that is large or inaccessible.  This is where hydroseeding comes in, offering a quick, efficient and cost-effective way of revegetating these areas. Unless […]

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The History of Hydroseeding

Hydroseeding is a tried and tested method of planting that has been around for longer than some people may realise. Originating back to the USA in the 1940s, Maurice Mandell from the Connecticut Highway Department discovered that by mixing seed and water together, the resulting mulch could be spread and sprayed over the steep and […]

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The Advantages of Hydroseeding

When it comes to seeding methods, we believe that hydroseeding is by far the best method out there. With multiple advantages, including cost-effectiveness, reliability, and speed, we believe there is no question when it comes to choosing hydroseeding over traditional dry seeding methods. Using our years of experience, we’ve compiled a list of some of […]

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5 ways to get rid of Japanese Knotweed

Determined weeds are every gardener and landscaper’s worst nightmare. Japanese knotweed is no exception. This problematic weed is not only extremely difficult to remove permanently, but also has a lot of legal and financial issues if an infestation occurs on a commercial property or development site. Japanese knotweed (Fallopia Japonica) is an extremely fast-growing perennial. […]

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What are biostimulants?

Biostimulants are specialist substances designed to foster plant development from germination to maturity. They can be applied to plant, seeds or soil, as well as any other growing media that may enhance the plant’s overall ability to develop and gather nutrients. In the hydroseeding industry, biostimulants are typically used by contractors to stimulate grass seeds. […]

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Hydroseeding Updates

View this post on Instagram Just shows the amount of work going on underground. Heavy metal laden soils, arsenic, lead,cadmium etc in high concentrations with a pH of almost 9 on old tailings of a historic lead mine. ProGanics, Flexterra and specialist amendments have produced this result in 4 weeks, stimulating growth, soil activity and […]

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Tree Surgery – Why do you need a tree climbing bat inspection?

At Oliver Brown, we offer a vast range of tree works and clearing services. Our arboricultural team are highly trained and skilled, and experts in their field. One of the more specialised services we offer is tree climbing bat inspections. We have specialists who hold Natural England bat licences that permit them to climb trees and […]

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