Welcome to Ashridge, where our commitment to a greener future is deeply rooted in every aspect of our operations. As stewards of the earth, we recognize the pivotal role that trees and hedging play in mitigating climate change, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering a healthier environment for generations to come. This environmental policy reflects our unwavering dedication to sustainable practices, responsible cultivation, and the promotion of green landscapes. By nurturing and offering a diverse array of trees and hedging plants, we aim not only to beautify outdoor spaces but also to cultivate a profound sense of ecological consciousness within our community.
Since 2020, plants that are grown in our nursery at Ashridge Trees are grown in peat-free compost. The vast majority of our 3rd party growers are peat-free, and we make progress every year to improve.
We also have a biological control program in place to eradicate the use of insecticides entirely, and since 2020, we have not used neonicotinoids.
We are minimising the use of black plastic pots, and now for most plants, we use a taupe recycled polypropylene pot that can be recycled through UK kerbside recycling systems.
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Where possible, we use a taupe recycled polypropylene pot that can be recycled through UK kerbside recycling systems.
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The majority of plants we supply are UK grown here at our nursery in Somerset, or sourced locally. Wherever possible, we will always try to source plants from the UK.
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Since 2020, all the plants grown at our nursery are with peat-free compost.
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We have great pleasure supplying plants that provide essential habitats and nourishment, fostering a thriving ecosystem that supports and sustains a diverse array of beneficial insects and pollinators.
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We have a biological control program in place to eradicate the use of insecticides entirely, and since 2020, we have not used neonicotinoids at all!