Yew tree hedging

Practicality Brown Ltd have been planting some 40 year old yew trees to form an instant evergreen hedge over 5m high for one of our projects in Bristol.

Landscape project completed at Royal United Hospital, Bath

The new Friends' café and Combe Ward garden at the RUH were completed last week.  The opening event is this coming weekend.

Tawny owls

Finding inspiration from our night time adventure in Arnos Vale cemetery last week, there has been much owl interest in our household.  This has resulted in owl-themed creations, this collage made from autumnal collecting from the cemetery at the weekend.

Night time walk with the wild owls of Arnos Vale cemetery

Last night we had the most fabulous experience of taking part in a night time walk through Arnos Vale cemetery, looking for tawny owls.  Not only did we hear much owl activity, we had some lovely sightings, particularly when we stopped in the more sheltered woodland area.  It was hugely enjoyable and we learnt loads about the different owls that we will be able to find out in British countryside.  We now also know the differences between the "twit" and the "twoo" hoot.  The Owl Prowl was run by a local owl conservationist:  http://www.wildowl.co.uk/ - a must for anyone who wants to get the chance to see these lovely birds.

Successful renewal of our Exor accreditation

AFLA Ltd is pleased to announce that they have successfully achieved the renewal of their exor accreditation, demonstrating their ability to meet the rigorous pre-qualification requirements within the private and public sectors.

Autumn colour - Arnos Vale cemetery

We are very lucky to have Arnos Vale cemetery within a 5 minute walk from our office.  It is a fabulous cemetery which has recently undergone a major restoration project.  It is now being managed as a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI). 

http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/wildlife







Autumn is very visible during our daily walks.  Those berries that are not already red are changing colour.  The leaves have had a dramatic colour change in the last week.

There are still some very beautiful flowers though.  The war graves are particularly well maintained and even in mid October, provide the splash of colour. 

Dementia Care ward, RUH Bath

We are currently working on a courtyard garden for the Dementia Care ward at Bath RUH hospital.  The outdoor space forms an extension of the ward and has been designed as a calm, peaceful garden for patients, carers and visitors to enjoy.  Features include paving that matches the tone of the interior floor finish, continuous handrail, a garden shelter, seating and tactile plants.