What a Year!
As we come to the end of an eventful year we thought we’d take a quick look back. Who’d have thought that COVID-19 would still be the dominant issue? Most of us had expected it to peter out over the year but it’s back with a vengeance and sadly doesn’t look like going...
Tree Planting Season Begins
We are now nearing the end of our annual young tree maintenance season. Most of the trees in our care have now been appropriately fed and watered and are ready for the autumn and winter period when they become inactive. The care that they have received over the spring...
Enthusiastic Apprentices Required
The Apprenticeship Levy was introduced by the government in 2017 as an incentive to encourage large employers to invest in top quality training. Gristwood & Toms have embraced the scheme, integrating it into their training programmes and taking advantage of the...
It’s a One-stop-Shop
Our teams in Hertfordshire have just completed a sizeable tree removal job in Hemel Hempstead and this is a prime example of how beneficial it can be when just one qualified contractor is appointed to complete a job from start to finish. With Local Authority work it’s...
Summer Agenda for Our Groundworks Contractors
What do tree planting contractors do during the warm months? The summer is not the best season for tree planting so Gristwood & Toms ensure that their groundworks contractors are busy with young tree maintenance. All young trees need a lot of after care, usually...
Reducing Local Authority Insurance Claims
Trip hazards are often created by the roots of a tree pushing up pavement slabs or tarmac. Not only are these hazards potentially dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists, they can cost a local authority dearly when accidents lead to insurance claims. Gristwood &...
What Exactly Do Tree Planting Contractors Do After Planting the Trees?
Planting the tree is really just the beginning. Under contract, tree planting contractors will make it their job to ensure the tree gets the best start in life by following a regular maintenance regime and revisiting the tree several times per year. Mark Lovejoy, who...
Are We Busy?
The answer to this question is categorically yes! We are currently serving 18 local authority groundworks contracts that range in value from £50,000 per annum to £250,000. So far this season we have planted nearly 6,000 trees and the phone hasn’t stopped ringing with...