On Monday 21st October, we had the pleasure of watching family business Lubbe & Sons at work with their fascinating mass bulb-planting machine. The team came down to our site at Foxes Piece in Marlow to plant a variety of bulbs whose flowering season will span from February to June.
This project was funded by our tenant-led Environmental Improvement Group, whose mission is to make our communities great places to live. Find out more about them.
This innovative way of planting was great to see in person! We've got another session booked in with Lubbe & Sons at Cross Road park - keep an eye to see the transformation.
We can't wait to head back over to Foxes Piece next year to see the difference it's made to our community.
More about Lubbe & Sons
Lubbe & Sons Ltd was founded in 1900 by Gerardus Johannes Lubbe, initially as a florist. Over the past century, the family-owned business has shifted its focus to growing and trading flower bulbs and perennials, gaining vast experience and expertise. Today, the fourth generation of the family runs the company, which has established itself firmly in the landscaping industry both in the Netherlands and abroad. Lubbe & Sons is known for its creative enthusiasm, extensive knowledge, and dedication to making green spaces more beautiful and vibrant.
Advantages to planting bulb mixes using a machine
- Lubbe & Sons say there are many reasons to use their machine planting service, such as:
- Guarantees the correct planting depth
- Time saving and therefore it causes fewer traffic delays or jams
- Planting takes place according to the layout or planting design you have provided. While supervision by the client is desirable, it is not necessary
- Because it saves time, it allows the client to focus on other activities
- Reduces labour costs.
