THE MODERN MINT BLOG
The idea of a cycling gardener keeps cropping up in our thinking here at Modern Mint, as we would like …
Essex Meadow
Some inspiring pictures of an Essex Meadow, from just outside of Chelmsford – this should give you an idea of the meadow you can create in your own garden. We love meadows because they are a haven for wildlife. To be fair, even undisturbed long grass will attract insects and other animals, who aren’t as fussy about their postcode as humans are. Though long grass is great, when you see flowers that are also providing nectar and pollen you know you are somewhere special. Meadows are a recent addition to the gardeners armoury, but are in fact nothing more than a …
Woodsman – Ben Law
It is easy to stay up late into the night reading this lovely little book by Ben Law – Woodsman. It is the story of how he came to live in a 100 acre wood – building his own home, coppicing trees as a way to regenerate the woodlands eco-system and, with a sensitive hand, learning to add value to the natural materials he used and lived amongst everyday. “The importance of coppice woodlands has inspired me to get more derelict woodland restored so it is able to provide useful poles once again. These land use patterns that produce food …
Tree Surgery, Essex
Alongside garden design Modern Mint also offer tree surgery as a service to our clients. This is a Eucalyptus we removed in a garden near Gidea Park. The client gave us a brilliant testimonial, which you can see in full if you follow the link to our page on the Best of Chelmsford on the website footer. But here is a snippet of what they said about us… “The work was done to a high standard and the area left in a very clean state. I liked the fact that I was able to arrange a free consultation during which …