Wind protection

If you live in a particularly windy area of the UK, your roses will benefit from a good topping to prevent wind rock – this is a bit like punk rock but the pogoing shakes up root systems not the establishment.

Today is Hallowe’en, when witches are said to take to the air and cause merry mayhem. But did you know . . . ?

The most exciting, challenging and beautiful thing about the natural world is that it’s always moving. The living landscapes Greenbelt manages are no exception, constantly changing and evolving with ground and climate conditions.

This is scarcely more evident than when we move into autumn, as dramatic sunsets and transforming treetops bring bursts of brown, red and orange to our normally-green spaces.

No self-respecting Hallowe’en party is complete without a super-scary jack o’ lantern pumpkin.

So to get you ready for next week’s big night, here’s our easy guide to creating the perfect pumpkin for guests and trick-or-treaters.

This week marks the 26^th annual World Mental Health Day, a yearly international event dedicated to raising awareness and diminishing the stigma surrounding the subject of our mental health.

This year’s theme is “mental health in a changing world”, which is especially pertinent in the modern age.

We would like to alert all of our customers that the Met Office has issued warnings of “potential danger to life” in some areas, due to the incoming Storm Callum.

There is currently an amber warning for rain in place across much of south Wales, set to remain from this morning (Friday 12^th October) through tomorrow around 6PM.

The leaves are lightly falling, the raindrops falling faster and the days drawing shorter . . . but children everywhere are just as keen to have fun in the great outdoors.

So here are Greenbelt’s top ways to enjoy al fresco fun in Autumn.

The myth . . .

Homeowners don’t get much of a chance to find out about Greenbelt before becoming a customer!

 . . . busted

We know purchasing a new home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make – and residents moving into a Greenbelt-managed estate would prefer to know about the services we provide sooner, rather than later.

A study by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology estimates 1.4 billion kg of air pollutants were removed by woodlands, plants, grasslands and other vegetation in the UK in 2015.

It also revealed this saved the UK around £1 billion by avoiding potential health costs.

The myth . . .
It’s hard to get in touch with anyone at Greenbelt!

. . . busted
Our dedicated Customer Care team is on hand during office hours every day to take your queries and comments!