Nicholsons Opens New Office Near Exeter to Support Clients Across the South West Nicholsons is pleased to announce the opening of our newest office near Exeter, strengthening our presence in the South West and making it easier for clients across Devon and the surrounding counties to access specialist environmental [...]

Climate-resilient planting: why collaboration is key to future-proof landscapes As drought conditions become more common across the UK, climate-resilient planting is no longer optional. It is essential for creating landscapes that can adapt, survive and thrive in a changing climate. This summer's drought has brought climate resilience into [...]

What is Summer Branch Drop? Understanding the risks during hot, dry weather As the UK experiences more frequent periods of prolonged heat and drought, trees are increasingly showing signs of environmental stress. One phenomenon that arboricultural professionals monitor closely during these conditions is summer branch drop: the sudden and often [...]

RHS Badminton Flower Show 2026 Reflections on designing and building an RHS-commissioned feature garden The inaugural RHS Badminton Flower Show 2026 marked an exciting new chapter in British horticulture, and for everyone at Nicholsons, it was a privilege to play a part in its story. Commissioned by the Royal Horticultural [...]

Ash Dieback in the UK: What It Means for Trees, Landscapes and Landowners Ash dieback is reshaping the British countryside at a scale not seen for generations. Affecting millions of trees across woodlands, estates and urban landscapes, it presents both a practical challenge and a long-term strategic question for landowners. For [...]

Exploring the timeless beauty of Isuien: Reflections from Japan By Liz Nicholson, Managing Director As I travel to Fukuoka, on the southern tip of Japan, to help judge their very first flower show created in the style of RHS Chelsea, I am taking the opportunity to immerse myself in the [...]

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Ami, Our Inspiring Arboricultural Apprentice Being an arborist is physically demanding work but highly rewarding with a direct impact on the protection of Britain’s trees, a regular connection with nature and clear progression pathways. At Nicholsons, we’re huge advocates of supporting career development and encouraging new [...]

Kakamega Rainforest Biodiversity Project: One year of restoration and remarkable growth A reflection from Nicholsons' Managing Director, Liz Nicholson It has now been one year since our first visit to our biodiversity project in the Kakamega Rainforest, Kenya. At the time, the idea of reducing the rampant spread [...]

Nicholsons & The Rooflight Co. Rooted in Light: Part 3 - Our Vision In this series Rooted in Light, we have been advocating for a cohesive design approach as we believe in the long-term value gained by embracing light indoors and outdoors to transform the way we live.  In [...]

Collaborating for change: Farmers clusters & Nicholsons The North East Cotswolds Farmer Cluster (NECFC) is a growing network of farmers, land managers and community partners working together to accelerate the transition to a financially and environmentally sustainable farming system. The network includes the newly established Cherwell Farmers Cluster (CFC) [...]

Nicholsons & The Rooflight Co. Rooted in Light: Part 2 - Healthy Spaces In the second part of our series, Rooted in Light, we explore the concept of healthy spaces, and how looking at the ‘big picture’ when designing your home can result in a sustainable living environment connected [...]

Nicholsons & The Rooflight Co. Rooted in Light: Part 1 - Why Daylight Matters As the season shifts into Autumn, we are reminded of the vital role that light and fresh air play in our wellbeing and comfort. In this series ‘Rooted in Light’, we explore how thinking cohesively [...]