J Toms Company Profile
J Toms Ltd is a family owned and operated company which specialises in the supply of care and protection products for trees. The company is run under the trading name of Toms Tree Ties and has over fifty years of industry experience in supplying tree ties, tree guards, tree shelters, tree stakes and various other amenity area related products.
J Toms Ltd is based in Kent and has formed a highly respected reputation for supplying high quality products to local authorities, the Forestry Commission and leading landscapers located throughout the UK and further afield. The products are widely specified for applications regarding tree care and protection in the countryside, towns, cities, amenity areas and private estates and properties.
Products
The products are all available to view and purchase through the company website and orders are generally delivered in the UK within three working days. The product range includes:
Tree Ties and Support
J Toms supplies a wide range of tree ties and support products which enable protection and support products to be fixed to a tree or shrub. The product range includes:
- Flower supports and tree restraints
- Cable ties, tree belts, expanding rubber belts, Naturetie eco-friendly tie system, Locktie and PVC tubing
- Nails and staples
- Tree stakes and bamboo canes
- Tree pads and spacers
Tree and Shrub Protection
Trees and shrubs can be easily damaged by animals, children, vehicles and even weather conditions. J Toms offers a wide range of products which can provide extra protection for new and existing trees and plants. Options include:
- Treeguard Plastic Mesh Guards: Manufactured from high density polyethylene black plastic mesh, Treeguard rolls form a protection barrier around the tree. Various mesh, size and heights are available
- Spiral Tree Guards: A low cost option for protecting young trees and hedgerows from animals. The spiral is supported by a stake and is available in sizes ranging from 450mm x 38mm to 750mm x 38mm in clear or brown
- Tree Shelters: Tubular plastic shelters with a curved lip to prevent abrasion with the tree and come complete with adjustable ties and a stake. The 90mm diameter shelters are available in 600, 750, 900 and 1200mm heights
- Steel Mesh Guards: Manufactured from galvanised HDG welded steel, the mesh guards are supplied in one or two pieces depending upon the size and are available in 1200mm and 1800mm heights
- Steel Tree Guards: Supplied in two halves and simply bolted together, the steel tree guard is an attractive protection system for semi-mature trees. The guards are compatible with the grilles and frames ranges to which they can be simply fixed
- Tree Grilles and Frames: Used to protect complex root systems, the tree grilles are extremely attractive and come in four pieces manufactured from SG iron.
- Strimmer Guards: The strimmer guards are used to protect trees from strimmers, mowers and small wildlife. The guards are available in 62.5mm and 125mm diameters
Platipus Tree Anchoring
Platipus tree anchoring products enable specialist landscapers to carry out difficult planting requirements in awkward environments. This system is a fast and effective method of securing rootball or containerised semi-mature trees. To complement the fixing systems there is a wide range of associated tools and accessories available. Anchoring options include:
- The Deadman System: The system uses kerbstones or sleepers as anchor points which are covered with a top soil and well compacted to provide a pit for the tree
- The Rootball Fixing System: Secures containerised or rootball trees using wires buried in the ground
- The Guy Fixing Kit: Effective support using guy wires in highly exposed areas and for trees which require correction from leaning. The kits are available for trees up to 20m high
Irrigation and Root Control
Trees and plants in public spaces and large areas need to be irrigated correctly and their roots kept under control. J Toms offers a comprehensive range of solutions including:
- Leaky Pipe: A complete garden watering system made of a porous hose which seeps water all along its length. The system is placed on the surface between shrubs, trees and plants and can be covered with a layer of mulch
- Root Rain Irrigation: A large capacity irrigation system featuring a fixed non-removable grid type inlet
- Root Rain Metro: A cost effective tree irrigator which comes in sizes to suit all applications
- Polanter: A vertical and modular planting system with an integral watering facility
- Other Products: Garden hoses, root barriers and land drainage pipes
Amenity Products
Gardeners, local authorities and landscapers require a wide range of amenity products which allow them to work efficiently and effectively within their working environment. J Toms supplies a comprehensive range of amenity products including:
- Garden tools
- Broadleaf absorbing granules
- Windbreak and shading products
- Fertilisers, grass seed and spreaders
- Netting and fencing
- Garden furniture
- Straining wire and vine eyes
- Sandbags
Ground Maintenance
J Toms offers a range of ground reinforcement, lawn edging and ground cover products to suit a range of applications. Options include:
- Ground Reinforcement: Rite-Pave reinforcement systems are designed for permanent applications and provide a porous substrate support system which holds earth, grass or gravel. This permeable surface can help SUDS systems and is manufactured from 100% recycled HDPE and is ideal for driveways, hard standing, paths, helicopter landing pads, cycle routes, access routes, riding areas, embankment stabilisation and many more applications
- Rite-Edge Lawn Edging: This aluminium edging system creates stunning curves, angles and circles in lawns, boarders and pathways. The system is rust-proof, lightweight, flexible, easy to install and helps to keep a garden looking good all year round
- Ground Cover: A full range of ground cover fabrics, mats and rolls and associated products, suitable for various applications
J Toms is fully committed to offering a range of superior quality products which are competitively priced and suitable for a wide range of applications. The friendly and experienced team welcomes enquiries and can provide advice and assistance on specifying the most appropriate product for any project. The company prides itself on maintaining a highly respected reputation with new and existing clients. All products are available to order through the website and can be delivered throughout the UK.