Planterra

06/05/2026

Kenny made an important sponsorship visit this week 🐾🏏

As proud sponsors of the Women’s Team at Barlaston Cricket Club, it was only right that our office dog stopped by to check everything was running smoothly… and to collect a few extra belly rubs along the way.

Supporting local sport, community development, and opportunities for women in cricket is something we’re proud to be part of through the wider Planterra Business Group.

We’re looking forward to following the team throughout the season. Good luck to everyone involved 🌿

20/04/2026

One of our companies ProHort Limited are celebrating National Environmental Education Week this week! This is very important to us as someone who specialises in a wide range of ecological, arboricultural and horticultural services. 🌱

🌍 National Environmental Education Week 🌳

Understanding the environment isn’t optional anymore… it’s essential.

National Environmental Education Week is about building awareness and giving people the knowledge to make better decisions about land, development, and the natural world.

It was founded to address the growing need for environmental awareness and education. Recognizing that knowledge is power, NEEW aims to provide educators with resources and tools to teach the importance of the environment and sustainability.

At ProHort, that understanding sits at the centre of everything.

From ecological surveys and arboriculture, to Biodiversity Net Gain, habitat planning, and environmental reporting, it’s all about turning complex environmental requirements into clear, practical actions.

Because better knowledge leads to better outcomes… for projects, for planning, and for the environment itself.

Working on a project and need environmental support?
🌐 www.prohort.co.uk/services

15/04/2026

🚨 We’re back… with a fresh start 🚨

What was once Barlaston Tool Shed has now been rebranded, relocated, and relaunched as Mow Maintenance — proudly part of Blue Iris Landscapes.

New name. New base.
Same reliable, high quality service you know and trust.

Now backed by the full strength of an award winning landscaping team, we’re ready to deliver even more for our customers.

✔ Regular lawn mowing and maintenance
✔ Hedge cutting and seasonal tidy ups
✔ Domestic and commercial grounds care
✔ Professional, dependable service

If you knew us as Barlaston Tool Shed — we’re still here, just better positioned to serve you.
And if you’re new — now’s the perfect time to get started with Mow Maintenance!

📩 Get in touch today to secure your maintenance slot
www.mowmaintenance.co.uk/contact

14/04/2026

🌍 Earth Week is here – a reminder that every space we manage has an impact.

From commercial grounds maintenance to ecological consultancy, the way land is cared for doesn’t just affect how it looks — it influences biodiversity, habitat quality, and long-term sustainability.

Across our work, the focus remains the same:
✔️ Smarter planting choices
✔️ Better habitat integration
✔️ Responsible land management
✔️ Long-term environmental value

Whether it’s enhancing biodiversity through structured maintenance or supporting developments with ecological insight, small decisions on site lead to meaningful environmental outcomes.

This Earth Week, it’s not just about awareness — it’s about how land is managed going forward.

At Planterra, we are proud to present these amazing, environmentally conscious companies!

Visit www.planterra.co.uk to find out more about our companies.

14/04/2026

Check out this very educational video from Japanese Knotweed Expert 🌱

It could really save you! 🧐

07/04/2026

30/03/2026

🌍 Planterra Company of the Week: ProHort EcoShield Limited 🌿

This week we’re showcasing ProHort EcoShield, the Planterra Business Group’s specialist team dedicated to helping landowners, developers and partners protect biodiversity and secure long-term ecological outcomes across the UK.

As a designated Responsible Body under the current UK conservation covenant framework, ProHort EcoShield enable habitat restoration and biodiversity enhancement that meets regulatory requirements and supports sustainable development. Their work ensures ecological gains are not just planned — they’re legally secure and monitored over decades.

✨ What ProHort EcoShield do:
• Act as a Responsible Body for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and conservation covenants
• Set up legally binding agreements with landowners and developers
• Approve and oversee Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)
• Monitor implementation to ensure long-term habitat improvement and compliance
• Support sustainable land stewardship that benefits wildlife, water quality and ecosystem resilience

Their proactive, commercially-aware approach means ecological compliance and biodiversity enhancement go hand-in-hand — helping clients navigate regulation while delivering positive environmental impact.

📍 Based in Staffordshire and supporting projects nationwide
📞 Visit www.prohort-ecoshield.co.uk to learn more about how they can secure your BNG outcomes and long-term ecological success.

23/03/2026

🌍 Planterra Company of the Week: BNG Solutions UK 🌿

This week we’re highlighting BNG Solutions UK, part of the Planterra Business Group — specialists in helping developers and landowners navigate the UK’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) landscape. 📈🌱

With mandatory BNG requirements now in force, developers must ensure that new projects leave nature better off than before, delivering at least a 10 % measurable uplift in biodiversity. BNG Solutions UK provide trusted expertise and practical pathways to achieve compliance while maximising ecological and commercial value.

✨ What BNG Solutions UK offer:
• Support with buying and selling registered biodiversity units
• Guidance through every step of the BNG process, from habitat assessment to registration and transaction
• Advice for landowners looking to increase the value of under-utilised land through BNG solutions
• Commercially minded support for developers meeting planning obligations
• Friendly, experienced support and long term partnership approach

Whether you’re a developer needing compliant units or a landowner ready to unlock new habitat value, BNG Solutions UK make the process straightforward, efficient and supportive.

📍 Based in Staffordshire — serving clients across the UK
📞 Visit www.bngsolutions.uk to learn more and start your BNG journey today.

20/03/2026

Who our team grew up to be... 🥰

We've dug deep for these ones!
Here is some of our team behind the brand 👶

To find out more about us, visit: https://www.planterra.co.uk/about-us/

19/03/2026

🚨 We’ve Moved & Rebranded! 🚨

The Barlaston Tool Shed is now Mow Maintenance.

We have moved location and relaunched with a new name, but you can still expect the same reliable service for all your garden machinery repairs and servicing.

At Mow Maintenance, we specialise in:

• Lawnmower repairs
• Ride on mower servicing
• Strimmer and hedge trimmer repairs
• Blade sharpening
• General garden machinery servicing

If your garden machinery needs attention, we’re here to help.

Get in touch today to book your repair.
📞 01785 503506
📞 01782 479739
📧 [email protected]
📌 Stone, Staffordshire, UK
🌐 www.mowmaintenance.co.uk