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Welcome to March 2017 Welcome to the March issue of Pro Landscaper. March is always a significant month as we see gardens, parks and public landscapes come to life with the start of spring.

It’s also a time to celebrate the APL Awards, where we see some of the best landscape projects receive their well-deserved accolades.

Good luck to all the entrants this year, and look out for coverage in next month’s edition.

Jim and I were privileged this month to be offered the chance to go out on site to some of Willerby Landscapes’ current projects. We spent a day visiting various sites in London and getting to see a typical day in the life of a contracts manager, site manager and

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As many of you will know, after 40 years in the landscape industry, John Melmoe of Willerby Landscapes is retiring at the end of March. As a follow up from an idea voiced by Ann-Marie Powell at FutureScape 2016, in return for our opportunity to visit Willerby’s projects, we’ve asked John to be guest editor for our April edition. Look out for its arrival at the end of March.

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Agenda Do you think that the SGD recognising practices as well as individuals is a good decision?

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News Our monthly roundup of industry news

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Association News The latest updates from efig, SGD, BALI, RHS, APL and Parks Alliance

20 SGD Awards

COVER STORY All the winners from the 2016 SGD Awards

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Let’s Hear it From COVER STORY Andrew Grant of Grant Associates

The industry has changed continually over the years, but not always for the better, says Angus Lindsay

45 What Do We Do? Andrew Wilson laments that when he says ‘garden designer’ people hear ‘gardener’

46 Let’s Get Together The networking opportunities available through local gatherings are plentiful and should be utilised, says Pete Jones

36 Company Profile The Garden Builders

38 Sketch Show

49 Spread the Word David Dodd gives an update on the trajectory of GoLandscape, and seeks to enlist more industry support

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Play on the Farm Adam White discusses how farm diversification is opening up fresh opportunities for our industry

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Manoj Malde and Dan Riddleston begin their diary series on the road to Chelsea

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23 News Extra: Adam Frost Adam Frost opens his new garden school to break down the fear factor in gardening

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The Wild Wild East Our next council feature takes us to Ipswich, which is undergoing a massive parks regeneration project

INSPIRE

59 Dark Materials AHR creates the only successful UK entry to France’s International Garden Festival

62 New Wave Acre Landscapes delivers the soft landscaping at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery in Hyde Park

66 In The Light of Day Maximising light and space in a small garden by Ruth Willmott Associates

69 Surf’s Up Northumbrian Landscaping reclaims materials from the coastline for this getaway cottage

72 Water Harvesting

COVER STORY Anji Connell on inspiring, stylish and practical options for water butts

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104 On Top of the World Robert Webber talks ambient lighting for roof terraces

107 Raise the Roof The practicalities of working on roof gardens

by Paul Newman

108 Balancing Act Sean Butler gives his best advice on achieving a work-life balance

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Resin Bound Eight projects in which resin bound paving was the ideal solution

115 Petrol Power What manufacturers of petrol machinery are doing to quiet down

116 Arb Kit A roundup of arb kit and an expert view on tree work

66 75 All Things Bright and Beautiful

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Jamie Butterworth welcomes spring with some of his favourite ferns

Tips for designing lighting for commercial spaces from Lorraine Calcott

76 A New Dimension

COVER STORY We speak to Samuel North about the use of 3D visualisations in garden design

79 Latest Products Porcelain paving and ground level lighting

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A roundup of news from the UK’s growing sector

87 Hillier Nurseries Pro Landscaper attended Hillier Nurseries’ open day

88 Designer Plants The planting scheme for a private property by Charlotte Rowe

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Urban Growth?

Is the trend for urban vegetable growing negative for the industry, asks Noel Kingsbury

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Palm Pleasures

Oliver Clark of Boon Brown Architects reviews Planting: A New Perspective

by Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury

123 Bradstone Awards The winners from the Bradstone Assured Awards 2017

125 Trading With Kebur Garden Materials

130 Little Interview Quick-fire questions to the people who make up our industry

Ian Drummond on the impact of palm trees

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85 Nurture News

Fern Fever

121 What I’m Reading

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Nursery Visit Glendale Horticulture

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Top Tips: Mature Trees Expert tips on specifying and planting mature trees

101 Hedging Five garden designers give their best advice for hedging

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Lorraine Calcott Lighting specialist, it does Lighting Ltd

Noel Kingsbury

Paul Newman

Andrew Wilson

Garden designer and writer

Owner, Paul Newman Landscapes

Garden designer and lecturer

In this issue, Lorraine Calcott advises on how to go about designing lighting for ecologically sensitive commercial areas, picking out three things that define what a sensitive area is and where your starting point should be when thinking about lighting. She believes that by collaborating with a lighting specialist early in the design process, any concerns can be pre-empted and eliminated.

Noel Kingsbury considers the trend for urban vegetable growing this month, and the ramifications this has on the wider landscaping industry. Do these urban plots represent pockets of horticultural passion, or are they inevitably left to disintegrate, doomed to fall apart when the original volunteers lose interest? Noel challenges the ‘hopeless idealism’ that often accompanies the urban veg craze.

London-based landscaper Paul Newman starts a new mini-series on the best practice of building roof gardens. Paul pulls on his wealth of experience in tight London builds to offer expert advice on floor protection, parking restrictions, furniture hoists and more. Paul’s practical tips aim to build your knowledge of roof gardens, how to tackle them, and what to consider before you do.

This month, Andrew Wilson asks why people seem to hear ‘gardener’ when he introduces himself as a garden designer.

After winning three SGD Awards with business partner Gavin McWilliam, is it time he started fully explaining what he does, rather than leave room to misunderstand? Does it matter at all – is Andrew fine with being thought of as a gardener?

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Other contributors Anji Connell Interior architect and landscape designer

Angus Lindsay Head of fleet at idverde

Jamie Butterworth Plant manager at Hortus Loci

Pete Jones Business development and sales manager at LDP Ltd

Ian Drummond Creative director of Indoor Garden Design

Robert Webber Founder of Scenic Lighting Sean Butler Director of Cube 1994

David Dodd Landscaper and lecturer

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AGENDA

DO YOU THINK THAT THE SGD RECOGNISING PRACTICES AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS IS A GOOD DECISION? At its AGM last November, the SGD voted on a proposal put forward by council member James Scott MSGD to introduce Practice Membership.

An overwhelming majority voted in favour, and as of 1 March 2017, Registered Members and Fellows will be able to apply to register their business as having Practice status, rather than exclusively as an individual. Pro Landscaper spoke to a number of garden designers to find out whether they agree with this new membership status...

Andrew Fisher Tomlin Director, London College of Garden Design

Having attended the AGM and heard the arguments for the introduction of a practice membership category, I remain unsure of the real motivation for this move. Many of the arguments sounded like established registered members wanting to distinguish themselves as being above other members, which is something I’m not particularly fond of. Practice membership would seem to disincentivise individuals becoming full registered members and I can see that it will easily have a negative impact on membership income. The argument that other 10

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organisations, those that are not concerned with garden design, have such a membership category is not a good enough reason for the SGD to do so.

The motion has now been passed and practice membership will be a reality.

Unfortunately it might also force offices like my own that do not support the move to become practice members in order to compete. All in all it’s an exercise that doesn’t actually push the profession forward nor promote individual SGD membership – the bedrock on which the organisation and profession has been built.

Peter Reader Garden designer, Peter Reader Landscapes

The SGD’s decision is an excellent one and reflects the evolving face of the garden design industry. Whilst ‘sole traders’ are probably still the majority of garden designers out there, this is a changing picture. There are increasing numbers of design studios that employ garden designers and other specialist employees. The SGD has set the quality benchmark, and it needs to continue to achieve this for all garden design businesses, regardless of size. I believe it will be important for the SGD to devise an assessment mechanism that ensures professional standards run right through an accredited practice and don’t just sit with the SGD designer. This will be a challenging target

to achieve, both in deciding the quality standards that should be present and in ensuring any process is appropriate to the practice size. I feel it’s vital that practice accreditation is not just a ‘tick box exercise’. Only by continuing to champion high standards can the SGD grow and support its members.

James Scott MSGD Managing director, The Garden Company Ltd

As the council member who championed the proposal to introduce Practice Membership, I am delighted with the decision. It follows a narrow defeat at the previous year’s AGM (as a special resolution it required 75% approval) and I see it as a very positive move for SGD members, the Society and our industry overall. Practice Membership more accurately reflects the way in which many garden design companies operate, enabling members to demonstrate that their practice is committed to design excellence and the highest quality standards. It brings the SGD into line with RIBA and the Landscape Institute.

Clients will know that the work of the practice is fully accredited by the SGD and that the practice adheres to its Code of Professional Conduct.

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strict SGD accreditation processes. Practice status will also help our colleagues throughout the landscaping and associated industries to recognise our expertise. In short, it’s a very good thing!

Gavin McWilliam Director, Wilson McWilliam Studio

I think it’s an excellent decision. It’s my understanding that individuals can still be accredited whilst allowing larger practices to both represent and be represented by the Society. It demonstrates a progressive attitude to increasing membership and to the promotion of the profession whilst maintaining quality. It’s also a positive sign of the growth of garden design practices and partnerships and the work they are producing, which can only be a good thing.

Helen Elks-Smith MSGD Garden designer, Elks-Smith Landscape and Garden Design

Yes, I think it’s a good idea in principle, but I am keen to see the detailed proposal from the Society. It reflects how much of the industry already works. I would like to see registered practices meet the same levels of professional standards as lone practitioners. At the heart of any practice registration there has to be SGD www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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recognised professionals, a minimum of one MSGD within the organisation. The MSGD does not need to carry out the works, of course, but must be able to control and supervise any works to the required standard. Practice registration without an MSGD is likely to weaken MSGD professional status and would allow a designer who could not meet the MSGD standard to circumvent the assessment process, to the detriment of the SGD and its membership. On a wider note, I would be keen to see ongoing checks and CPD for both MSGD and registered practices to continue to raise standards.

Louise Harrison-Holland MSGD Garden designer

Why would it not be a good idea? I consider myself a professional garden designer and the more that the industry is recognised as such, the better it will reflect upon each member out there.

This membership status should help to attract more designers into the SGD as well as raising standards, which can only be a good thing.

Additionally, even someone who works alone can take up this membership status and use it as a marketing tool to punch above their weight. In this circumstance, being a Registered Practice conveys a sense of size as well as another layer of professional credibility. Even sole traders don’t work entirely on their own, even if they don’t directly employ anyone else.

Janine Pattison Director, JPS Landscape Design

The recognition by the SGD of landscape and garden design practices is a very good thing for the profession. As a relatively young profession, we have evolved at a fast rate and this is a logical next step. Projects are getting more complex and clients are becoming more demanding, so a team-based solution is the right way to go. At JPS we have lead the way with a multidisciplinary team able to offer a complete solution to our clients.

This means the practice can take on a wide variety of projects from small to large, simple to complex and offer clients a better quality service.

Training and cross-fertilisation within the practice means that people can be trained and developed with a proper career structure in place. This will help to attract higher calibre candidates into the profession and, most importantly, retain them.

NEXT MONTH The UK landscape industry is covertly being subjected to the effects of globalisation. Is the industry at risk of losing its identity? Is this a contributing factor to the industry’s failure to attract new recruits?

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NEWS Tim O’Hare Associates conducts soil survey for RHS Garden Bridgewater

A comprehensive Soil Resource Survey, carried out for the RHS by soil scientists at Tim O’Hare Associates (TOHA) for the proposed RHS Garden Bridgewater, will provide an exemplar case study on the sustainable reuse and management of existing soils.

The proposed new garden – on the site of the former Worsley New Hall in Salford, to the north west of Manchester – has been designed by landscape designer Tom Stuart-Smith. Soils on the 63ha site, which slopes down to the Bridgewater Canal on its southern boundary, range from a sandy loam, through alluvial silts and clays in the woodland areas, to peaty soils in the meadows abutting the canal. TOHA principal consultant Tim O’Hare and senior associate Ceri Spears carried out a baseline assessment of all soils found on the site in November 12

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2016, in advance of the commencement of construction of the planned visitor centre, with a view to their reuse for the new garden. The survey will also help to refine decisions made on the final landscape design and planting schemes, provided outline planning permission is granted.

“This is an intriguing project that has the potential to act as an exemplar for future schemes where in situ soils, if correctly managed, can be reused to their full potential,” explained Tim O’Hare.

“The range of soils within the four main areas of the site will need to be treated differently. Some of the sandy clay loams are very delicate and susceptible to compaction, for example. A good soil management strategy should be developed to ensure these soils are protected throughout the different phases of the garden’s construction.” www.timohare-associates.com

Play industry calls on minister to protect parks

The Association of Play Industries is calling on the communities minister to ensure the future of the UK’s parks and green spaces by recognising their vital contribution to health and wellbeing.

API chair Mark Hardy says: “The Public Parks Report, which has warned that parks are at tipping point due to lack of funding and investment, is an opportunity to re-prioritise the crucial role that our parks and green spaces play.

“I’m encouraged that the Communities and Local Government Committee values the environmental contribution of parks

and their positive impact on mental and physical health.

“As advocates for the importance of children’s play, particularly in the midst of an obesity epidemic, we know that parks have a pivotal role in combating children’s sedentary lifestyles.

“We know that there are pressures on land for housing and commercial development so it’s essential that local authorities are supported in protecting their green spaces. We welcome this report as a timely reminder of the vital role that parks play.” www.api-play.org

LT Studio appointed for Watchet quayside LT Studio Landscape Architects is to design the public realm for shared workspaces at Watchet marina in West Somerset.

The scheme, by architect Invisible Studio, includes artists’ studios, shared workspace, a print workshop, café and gallery for a local community group.

The public realm will deliver ‘an attractive and successful external space that is well used, flexible and easy to maintain, which is appropriate for the coastal town.’

Outdoor spaces will also be used for public activities such as performances, play and art shows, and will link up with coastal paths.

The palette for the public realm spaces will reflect the harbourside location, including materials already found on the site.

Marc Dix, director of LT Studio, said: “This is a fantastic scheme for Watchet which will celebrate the strong marine heritage of the town, regenerating the quayside and complementing the rich natural resource of the local area.” www.ltstudio.co.uk www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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Jo Thompson mentors first RHS Malvern International Spa Garden Leading UK garden designer Jo Thompson will mentor the very first International Spa Garden designers to showcase at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2017. Sharing her expert knowledge and experience, Jo will support winning design duo Denis Kalashnikov and Ekaterina Bolotova with the build of their Molecular Garden.

This mentor scheme was introduced as part of an international exchange programme between Moscow Flower Show and RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

The new initiative will see one international design entry built as part of the Spa Garden category at RHS Malvern and one UK design brought to life at Moscow Flower Show at the end of June.

The winning duo fought off competition from over 20 other designers to win mentoring from Jo and the chance to experience a build at RHS Chelsea.

Jo Thompson said: “Supporting new talent is incredibly important, which is why I jumped at the chance to mentor these exciting

new designers at the start of their journey. I was part of the selection process and was blown away by the standard of entries from all over the world. Their design stood out and I’m looking forward to helping them realise their dream.”

Russian designers Denis and Ekaterina said: “We are very lucky to be working with someone of Jo’s calibre. Sharing her experience of building world class show gardens is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we feel very privileged to have her guidance at the start of this exciting but daunting challenge. We cannot wait to be representing Moscow on Malvern soil.” www.rhsmalvern.co.uk

The scheme has been designed to help tackle the financial challenges facing the local authority, where park budgets have been dramatically reduced. Parks are not a statutory service for local authorities however many, like Newcastle City Council,

WorldSkills UK entries open

The APL is the organising partner for the WorldSkills UK Landscaping competition, a UK competition targeted at apprentices, college and university students, trainees and employees.

The Landscape Gardening competition is open to all students and apprentices that are studying for either a Level 2 or e el V alification in a relevant horticultural subject.

Entries open from 1 March to 7 April. www.hta.org.uk

Award-winning Expo garden becomes public park

Newcastle explores transfer of parks to trust A groundbreaking scheme, funded by the National Lottery, will help Newcastle City Council (NCC) test a new funding, management and maintenance model for 33 of the city’s parks and allotments.

Such a proposal could see Newcastle’s parks and green spaces remain the property of the city council but transfer day to day responsibility for funding, managing and maintaining them to a new charitable trust whose sole purpose is to manage the parks.

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recognise their importance to health and wellbeing.

The £237,500 for testing the approach has been awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), which in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund has invested more than £12m to restore and upgrade Newcastle’s parks. This further funding will help protect that investment and further develop proposals which emerged from an earlier HLF-funded Rethinking Parks project delivered by the National Trust in partnership with Sheffield City Council. www.letstalkparks.co.uk

Lotus Design Studio’s awardwinning ‘green garden oasis’ for the Antalya EXPO 2016, Turkey, has become a permanent park.

The 1,045m2 garden was given the innovative garden special prize for its demonstration of the importance of green living in cities. Rain gardens, a green roof, permeable paving, and the planting of 21 new trees counter the impact of urban heat and pollution, while promoting water conservation.

Aquatic planting, an insect hotel and a growing table of edible plants encourage biodiversity. www.lotusdesignstudio.co.uk

IT WORKS “We were in need of a professional role being filled and were worried about the costs we have incurred over the years form recruitment agencies. We wanted somewhere where the right candidate would see us, so we said we would try Horticulture Careers - it was the best thing we could have done. We filled the role within the first week, and have now put in an additional ad for another role that needs filling. Thank you, Liam, for looking after us so well.”

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Two outstanding horticulture trainees shortlisted for Lantra Learner of the Year Awards Horticulture trainees Brooke McKenzie and John Boyd have been shortlisted for Lantra Scotland’s Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards and will find out if they have won at a ceremony in the Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel on Thursday 2 March 2017.

Brooke, from Croftfoot in Glasgow, is doing a Modern Apprenticeship SVQ Level 2 in Horticulture through Daldowie Training Centre, while working for the Southside Housing Association in Glasgow. After completing her course, she hopes to secure a full

time job with Southside Housing, learning more about approaches to horticulture around the world.

Brooke said: “I was chuffed to get nominated in the first place and now I’m even prouder to get through to the final. Everyone at my work has been wishing me good luck and now I’m really looking forward to going along to the awards to see how I get on.”

John, from Port Glasgow, is doing an SVQ Level 2 in Horticulture through Glasgow Clyde College, while working as a gardener for In-Work Enterprise.

John came onto the project through a scheme called Future Jobs, part of the Inverclyde Community Development Trust Programme. After completing his Level 3 Parks Gardens and Green Space qualification and PA1 and PA6, his dream is to broaden his knowledge of the horticulture industry in other locations.

The Learner of the Year Awards, organised by Lantra Scotland, is now in its 15th year of celebrating trainees within Scotland’s rural sector. www.lantra.co.uk

idverde and breakthrough NI designer Ian Price set to present ‘Mind Trap’ garden at Chelsea

Following his breakthrough Gold medal success at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park in 2014, idverde is delighted to be supporting Northern Irish designer Ian Price as he takes his place for the first time at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Ian is making his debut with a heartfelt garden created to represent his personal experience of suffering from and living with depression. The garden, ‘Mind Trap’, is his unique interpretation of what it’s like to suffer from a debilitating mental health problem.

The garden will be enclosed with viewing panels representing

bars, and with planting designed to contrast withering or dying plants with more vibrant and healthy plants. The main materials include metal walls, a central pool with an isolated seat in the middle, and paths which will be finished with loose gravel. Planting will reinforce the metaphor of the difference between the darkness of depression and the light that symbolises hope and recovery as shade tolerant, darker planting drifts into brighter and sun loving plants. www.idverde.co.uk

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RHS report showcasing their spring wares.

Visitors can stock up on plants and take home tips and advice from the full programme of talks on s rin o ers i en y the growers. A huge array of exotic orchids will also be on display. To book tickets please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events RHS Spring Plant and Orchid Show This year the RHS Spring Plant and Orchid Show is set to be a vibrant celebration of the season, taking place from 29 to 30 March. The RHS Horticultural Halls will be bursting with nurseries and trade stands

Health and Wellbeing Weekend RHS Garden Hyde Hall is hosting a Health and Wellbeing Weekend from 18 to 19 March. This weekend will include a variety of

activities including walks, outdoor exercises, talks and tai chi demonstrations. Visitors will also get the chance to sample Hyde Hall honey. For more information please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/ gardens/hyde-hall Spring celebration he arch is o cially the first day of spring and in celebration on that day all four RHS gardens will be open to the public for free.

For more information please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens Mother’s Day weekend To celebrate Mother’s Day weekend (25 to 26 March), the

RHS has planned activities across its four gardens. Visitors will get the chance to spoil their mothers with a wide range of activities including lunch, afternoon tea, craft and photography stalls, and more. From 24 to 26 March, RHS Garden Wisley will also be hosting a Spring Plant Fair event. For more information please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/ gardens/wisley

BALI briefing BALI’s new look e-newsletter BALI has redesigned its weekly e-newsletter in response to member feedback through its annual membership survey.

It now focuses more on the Association and its activities, along with a new tender section.

BALI National Landscape Award winners at Wimbledon To help celebrate some of the

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a nificent sche es that on at last December’s 40th BALI National Landscape Awards, headline sponsor Green-tech hosted a VIP tour of Wimbledon aimed at supporting, promoting and celebrating their achievements and contributions to the landscaping industry. The tour graced not only Courts 1 and 2, but also the acclaimed Centre Court.

Entries open for BALI National Landscape Awards 2017 The awards will return to London’s Grosvenor House

or international, a liate and employer categories. Visit www.baliawards.co.uk

on Friday 1 December this year, and entries are now open for BALI members wishing to submit their schemes.

Headline sponsor Green-tech invites you to join them for another memorable awards luncheon ceremony. The early bird ticket deadline for contractors, designers and groups is 27 April, and 8 June

BALI champions green sustainability at Ecobuild Ecobuild is expected to attract over 33k visitors over the 7-9 March. A deluxe hamper full of sustainable edible products, donated by British Sugar TOPSOIL, will be used as a prize giveaway for anyone who makes a membership enquiry at the BALI stand.

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SGD bulletin ‘Way Out West’ SGD Spring Conference Saturday 25 March 2017 Royal Geographical Society, London SW7 This spring, the SGD is ‘importing’ four world class speakers from the States to stand alongside some of our own British talent, making the SGD Spring Conference a ni e one o o ort nity not to be missed.

Speakers include: allie oyce and J dy Venons y ro , ho will present projects that

have taken advantage of planting strategies for resiliency on oth sides o the tlantic, hich not only address multifunctional landsca es ra atically, t also aesthetically heir talk will include unseen material of the new US assy in ondon r second i ort ro erica is s ea er isa el lace, C and rinci al desi ner o eh e an Sweden, known as an inspiring practice that continues to revolutionise both sustainable and ecological practices without loss o h an connecti ity or ea ty

Finally, ric ra er, principal designer for Reed Hilderbrand, will talk about what it is to look backwards as a ay o o in or ard, and achieve the delicate balance of editing sites that embrace their past yet loo to the t re Fro small residences along the urbanised coast to larger

rural territories, the projects Eric will share show how to achieve this artful balance to create places of familiar calm and palpable delight.

• Alongside the American quartet will be our own Cornish garden designer Darren Hawkes, who will be exploring the idea of his source of inspiration under the title ‘Where the West Begins’ and Mike elha s, arden c rator o resco ey arden, ho will share the secrets from ‘Tresco: A Garden Apart’. on t iss the o ort nity to e art o this incredi le day www.sgd.org.uk

Parks Alliance matters

The Parks Alliance has responded to the Co nities and ocal Government Committee’s re ort on its in iry into lic ar s in Fe r ary We welcomed the report, t ie the in iry as the start of the process to protect and enhance our ar s he in iry no i es all of us – the public, park professionals, and local and central government – the o ort nity to find sol tions

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to avoid nursing our parks into a managed decline.

The committee recognised that parks are central to our ell ein and confir ed what we have believed for some time: that parks are at a tipping point.

The Parks Alliance supported the committee’s call for local authorities to publish

strategic plans to recognise the al e o ar s eyond leis re and recreation, but there is a role for central government too.

F nda entally, there is a case for greater leadership to ensure our public parks thrive, and we would go further than the report and ask that in est ent is directed y central government to ensure there is strong leadership in the parks sector this co arati ely small investment is made, it will deliver huge return in terms of improved wellbeing, social cohesion and environmental ana e ent n order or leadership and national coordination to develop, this will re ire necessary and r ent

in est ent t is then to the Parks Alliance and others to step forward and prepare the profession to respond and continue to innovate to protect our parks.

The committee will return to this issue to gauge the progress made before the end o this arlia ent Join s at the Parks Alliance to keep the pressure up. www.theparksalliance.org Twitter: @ParksAllianceUK

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efig outline planning operation for Joanna ar rea es o efi , ho liaises with members to arrange visits with their clients.

Busy February February might be the shortest month but it was a sy one or efi and its members. First there was the award entry deadline on 3 February, followed by the judges meeting on 11 February.

The meeting allows the judges to go through the 59 entries and plan which judge will visit which area and when.

After that, it’s a logistics

efig’s strategy meeting In between those two dates, we had our highly successful strategy day attended by sixteen members and guests.

The day was held at the HQ of Indoor Garden Design in North London and was split into three sections, focusing on how we can best face the challenges of the market and ho efi can co le ent this Julie Kortens, the immediate ex-BIFM Chair and winner

of a BIFM FM of the Year Award, briefed those present about trends in facilities management and what we as an industry can do to better meet the demands of a changing market.

The day ended with our

annual, belated, Christmas drinks and a chance for further networking.

Chris Jenkin, chair of efi and o nter rise Plants, thanked Indoor Garden Design for hosting the event and commented on the day: “It’s always good to get members together to discuss the industry in general and s ecifically ho they can et the est ro efi “Following this meeting we have a clearer vision for the growth and continued de elo ent o efi into the future.” www.efig.co.uk

APL update APL Stone Seminar – Paving the Way The APL Stone Seminar – Paving the Way, sponsored

by London Stone, brought together landscapers, designers and suppliers to discuss and debate the methods and issues involved in laying stone.

Held at Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire in January the 80-strong audience heard from a number of experts and industry practitioners about all aspects of working with stone, from design and sub-bases to sealing and sourcing.

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Top tips from the day included: • Consider the design carefully, ensuring your choices are fit or r ose • on t a ly a one si e fits all approach • There is no standard depth of a sub base • i id on ri id or e i le on e i le as est laying practice • Consistency is key • Apply the 5% rule – strive to make every job 5% better

• Share knowledge and best practice – everyone has something to learn • Make sure you use experts in the field ic the hone • Know where your stone comes from • Use the right product for the right place • Get the manufacturers to come out and demonstrate how to use a product • Sealing of natural stone is not necessary however it can add enefits ro ided the ri ht

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The next APL Seminar – Vertically Challenged The next APL Seminar, Vertically Challenged, will take place later this year on 26 September at the HTA premises in Chilton, Oxfordshire, where the subject of walls and vertical structures will be covered.

The agenda will include the design process, the role of a structural engineer, types of walls, compacted earth walls, gabon retaining systems, drainage and renders. www.landscaper.org.uk

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SOCIETY OF GARDEN DESIGNERS ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN THE SGD AWARDS 2016 Four hundred guests filled the Grand Ballroom at London’s Landmark Hotel last month to hear designer and broadcaster Joe Swift MSGD reveal the winners of the SGD Awards 2016...

Dan Lobb MSGD, winner of the Judges’ Award, with Stephanie Harrod and Richard Sneesby

Congratulations to Tommaso del Buono MSGD and Dan Lobb MSGD who took the most prestigious awards of the night, receiving the Grand Award and the Judges’ Award respectively at the fifth annual ceremony.

The 22 awards presented included a Special SGD Award to John Brookes MBE FSGD and a Lifetime Achievement Award for Christopher Bradley-Hole FSGD. Philippa O’Brien MSGD, chair of the SGD said: “The SGD Awards is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the very best in garden and landscape design and I am particularly proud to see so many new faces among our winners this year.”

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THE WINNERS • International Award Tommaso del Buono MSGD • Public or Commercial Outdoor Space Andrew Wilson FSGD & Gavin McWilliam • Designing for Community Space Dan Lobb MSGD • Student Design – Commercial Richard Riddle • Student Design – Domestic Joint Winners Jane Finlay and Victoria Chesterfield • Large Residential Garden Arabella Lenox-Boyd MSGD • Medium Residential Garden Andy Sturgeon FSGD • Roof Garden Andrew Wilson FSGD & Gavin McWilliam • Garden Jewel Andrew Wenham MSGD • Small Residential Garden Andy Sturgeon FSGD • Big Ideas, Small Budget Garden Joanna Willcocks

Tommaso del Buono MSGD, winner of the Grand and International Award with Di Liman from Gabriel Ash

• Lifetime Achievement Christopher Bradley-Hole FSGD • Planting Design Arabella Lenox-Boyd MSGD • Healing or Learning Garden Chris Parsons MSGD • Paper Landscape Dan Lobb MSGD • Hardscape Andrew Wilson FSGD & Gavin McWilliam • Historic Garden Restoration Lulu Urquhart, Adam Hunt and the Walled Kitchen Garden Network • Future Designers Daniel Shea • People’s Choice Karena Batstone • Special SGD Award John Brookes MBE FSGD • The Judges’ Award – Dan Lobb MSGD • The Grand Award – Tommaso del Buono MSGD

See images of all the winners on the SGD Awards website www.sgdawards.com

Joanne Willcocks, winner of the Big Idea, Small Budget Award with Paul Boylin from Millboard

Mark Godden, Deepdale with Daniel Shea, winner of the Future Designer Award with Ann-Marie Powell

Victoria Chesterfield and Jane Finlay, joint winners of the Student Design Domestic Award with Debbie Roberts of Acres Wild

David Harber, John Brookes FSGD & Cleve West MSGD

Andrew Wilson FSGD, winner of three SGD Awards

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THE ADAM FROST Ahead of launching The Adam Frost Garden School in March 2017, Pro Landscaper caught up with Adam to find out more about his new venture and what courses he will be offering Adam Frost already has a long list of job titles, including award-winning garden designer, RHS ambassador, and presenter of the latest series of Gardeners’ World alongside Frances Tophill and Monty Don. In what remaining spare time he has, he will now be adding tutor to this list, as he embarks on a brand new venture: The Adam Frost Garden School.

ADAM HOPES THE SCHOOL WILL BREAK DOWN THE FEAR FACTOR IN GARDENING AND OFFER HANDS-ON LEARNING IN THE GARDEN He has taught previously at the Homebase Garden Academy, which he helped set up in 2013 with the aim of inspiring the next generation of gardeners, as well as the Brackenhurst campus of Nottingham Trent University and the London College of Garden Design. As an ambassador, Adam is also involved in the RHS’s Campaign for School Gardening, which looks to introduce gardening into schools and promote the benefits it can have on mental and physical health.

The Adam Frost Garden School takes on a slightly different angle than his previous projects, with courses aimed at gardeners of all ages and skillsets. “A lot of people in the industry know I’m passionate about young people and the next generation, but it has always been my dream to set up a garden school. I want to share over 30 years of gardening knowledge and experiences with plant and garden enthusiasts.”

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skills which, whilst not leading to an accreditation, requires no qualifications to apply.

Based at his picturesque home near Stamford, Lincolnshire, The Adam Frost Garden School will run throughout the year, and Adam will be offering courses from garden design to maintenance to hard landscaping. He will also be running a practical Monthly Masterclass, starting from 9 March. A Grade II listed barn has been renovated into a classroom for the school, while another barn has 20 potting benches and a small stage for practical demonstrations.

Regular guest tutors will host courses of their own, including RHS judges Jim Buttress and James Alexander-Sinclair, and TV personality Matthew Biggs from Channel 4’s Garden Club.

“I would quite like to eventually run a complete gardening course, with elements of design, landscape and maintenance. It would be a lovely course to offer for keen amateurs, but also for someone looking at a career change who is unsure which part of horticulture they want to go in to. We need to get the school going first, though – I keep getting told off by the team for coming up with too many ideas!”

The Adam Frost Garden School is looking to be an exciting and unique offering. Is there a goal? “Just for people to turn up. I’ve got the same feeling as when I do an RHS Chelsea garden – I get all excited, then we get there and start to build it, I get really nervous that it’s not going to be quite what I thought it was.

I hope the school is a fun and informal experience for garden lovers, full of inspiration and ideas to try at home.”

For a full list of courses available, visit www.adamfrost.co.uk/school

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This has certainly been the case with the previous winners, who have commented that the accolade has helped them to make more connections, raised their own profiles as well as that of the industry, and that it provided a platform for shining a light on the new generation.

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As a result, it’s more important than ever to embrace opportunities like this that support and

motivate the younger members of our teams who have shown dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit. It goes without saying that they are the individuals who will go on to shape the future of our industry, and we need to invest in them in order to retain its heritage and move it forward. 30 Under 30 is an initiative that sits close to our hearts, because it reflects so many of our own internal award schemes at Glendale that recognise the hard-working individuals we employ who have shown great potential for the future.”

Managing director of Pro Landscaper magazine, Jim Wilkinson, said: “The 30 Under 30 initiative has been fantastic for us. It has given the industry an opportunity to really promote and encourage the fantastic young people that are in this industry. It’s great to get all the winners in one room at FutureScape to help them learn about the key issues that are currently affecting landscaping, and what can be expected in the future.”

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THE CHELSEA DIARIES Designer Manoj Malde and contractor Dan Riddleston will be keeping Pro Landscaper in the loop as they each prepare for their Chelsea 2017 gardens...

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ANDREW GRANT

Pro Landscaper paid a visit to Andrew Grant of Grant Associates, headquartered in Bath, to discuss his core beliefs on sustainability and working practices overseas

How did you get into landscape architecture?

I grew up on a farm in East Yorkshire – how I ended up getting into landscape architecture was a fluke. I was interested in architecture, but more interested in the environment; during my university applications I discovered a landscape architecture course which seemed to only be offered by two universities – Sheffield and Edinburgh. Edinburgh is an amazing place, so I went there.

After I graduated in 1982, I got a job out in Qatar for three years, working for a small company called Ash Gulf. I was seconded to the technical office of the Amir where I was working on big government projects.

How was your experience in Qatar?

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international interior designers and architects, and I was able to see the quality of work they produced.

It was an amazing learning opportunity for me.

After that, I came back to the UK and worked for Nicholas Pearson Associates (NPA), another practice here in Bath. They concentrate on environmental planning and design, and introduced

I WAS INTERESTED IN THE BIG PICTURE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, WHICH WAS VERY TOPICAL IN THE MID-NINETIES me to quite a different range of landscape work.

One in particular was the Wytch Farm Oilfield around Poole Harbour, where BP found an offshore oil field and our job was to integrate the entire oil industry infrastructure into the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. I was at NPA for about ten years.

When did you start Grant Associates?

In 1997, so we’re celebrating 20 years since we formally started employing people and working on projects under the name Grant Associates. I

started the company because although the environmental work at NPA was interesting, I had become more interested in design and the big picture of sustainable development, which was very topical in the mid-Nineties.

Did you set up on your own?

I started out working out of my dining room. I was fortunate enough to do a number of projects with the architect Peter Clegg of Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, and he put my name forward for the Earth Centre project near Doncaster. I had done a lot of research about how we could apply sustainable design concepts to landscape, whereas most of the landscape world was not yet tuned into any of that.

Being appointed to that project enabled me to start taking on people; my two co-directors Keith French and Peter Chmiel joined me at that time.

When you won that major contract, was the small size of your business an issue?

No. There was a lot of passion from the client and they wanted people who could deliver the story they wanted. We were able to build a team quite quickly, so it was a lucky break.

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The Earth Centre gave us the platform to not only start building a practice, but also explore what sustainability and ecological design were in terms of contemporary landscape architecture. We learned about water management, habitat creation and the creation of green structures, with support from Nigel Dunnett and James Hitchmough from the University of Sheffield. We were reclaiming 170ha of derelict coal field and creating a new type of parkland landscape, which helped us to establish our reputation as a creative environmental design practice.

What did your contemporaries think about what you were doing at the time?

Even though ecological design had been around for many years, I think most commercial practices at the time were built around a different set of design opportunities. There’s still tension in the industry between those who think landscape architecture is about a really good hardscape and softscape design, and those that think it’s much more about the wider environmental issues. We would like to think we bring the two together.

Would you pitch for hardscape work?

We’ve done all types of landscape design and, where we can, we bring in the narratives of ecological and environmental stories and how they link to the space we’re designing. Most of our projects have that element even if it’s hard landscape-based. New Islington was one of those; it was a regeneration scheme in Manchester where we brought the narrative of nature to the project by, for example, finding a way to incorporate the patterns and image of a rare species of plant found in the local canal into the special pavement features in the scheme.

What’s the size of the practice now?

We have 45 people here in Bath and an office in Singapore with 14 people.

Why did you choose Singapore as a destination to set up an office?

It came off the back of the Gardens by the Bay project, which all began 11 years ago. The Singapore office provides a great bridge to a different part of the world including Malaysia, Australia and China. For us, it’s a very sensible mechanism to allow us to deliver projects efficiently 32

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THE SINGAPORE OFFICE PROVIDES A BRIDGE TO A DIFFERENT PART OF THE WORLD INCLUDING MALAYSIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. FOR US, IT’S A VERY SENSIBLE MECHANISM TO ALLOW US TO DELIVER PROJECTS EFFICIENTLY AND SUCCESSFULLY and successfully, whilst giving local clients the confidence that we are committed to the region.

How did you get involved with Gardens by the Bay? It was an international competition. The National Parks Board of Singapore is very organised and it researched different practices around the world. It sent teams to Australia, America and Japan, to name a few countries, to talk to various practices and encourage them to put in a proposal. They came to the UK and I was one of the people that got the call. I put a team together for the project and got on the shortlist. We were a practice of only six people at the time, so we were small.

Did that project trigger a period of growth for you?

Yes, absolutely. We needed to grow and expand to deliver what was a massive project, but the client realised we were quite small. They had visited big architectural practices in London with great offices, and we were based in a little office above a café in Bath. They brought the Minister for National Development to visit us as well and he had a momentary wobble as he came into our modest accommodation, wondering if we were for real. I think we were able to communicate our enthusiasm and ideas, and so began a great design journey that ended up with the project featuring in the BBC series Planet Earth 2.

Did you have to set up an office over there?

It was such a big project that we were on site with the client team. At one point we had 10 people in the site office. We built up an amazing knowledge of how things worked in that part of the world; even during that project, we were getting enquiries from other clients in the region.

What is it like to do business in Singapore?

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economy working – they know they need to create an excellent live/work environment and one where landscape and a sense of nature is a tangible part of everyday life.

What is Singapore’s attitude to green space?

The National Parks Board is a great model for any government or local authority in terms of green city planning. They look after all of the parks, green spaces and highway verges and have a very strong profile within the government. Singapore’s identity is a ‘City in a Garden’ and is supported very much by government investment. It’s part of the marketing pitch for the city state. They have the most fantastic strategy in place driven by green infrastructure and community engagement projects; everything you want to hear and see is supported by government and planning authorities, and they deliver.

Is there now a better understanding in the UK towards green spaces?

It’s patchy and contradictory, to be honest. It all depends on the politics of the local councils. In Bath and many other local authorities, funding for parks is disappearing, and yet the emphasis on planning for health and wellbeing is growing and suggests parks are essential to city life. Saying that, some councils have very interesting visionary ideas about what they want to do, and it would be great to see more of these come to fruition.

What types of projects are you working on in the UK at the moment?

We’re working on housing projects, including a couple of very large residential development schemes; one is about 10,000 homes and one is 2,500 homes. We’ve been working with the developer in thinking about how to structure it from the landscape planning perspective, with all the environmental elements embedded in the plans. In addition, in the UK, we’re working on a large hospital, a number of commercial and research facility projects and university masterplanning projects, among others.

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the odds are that you may well lose out. However, when we win a project we’re quite tough with our fee discussions.

What are your views on building on the green belt?

It’s site specific. Some sites come forward, and there is logic to it. One of the projects we’re currently doing isn’t actually in the green belt, but it is in countryside.

Sooner or later we’re going to have to, aren’t we?

I strongly believe that you should put your key investments into existing cities and brownfield sites and the regeneration of those land areas as a priority. I think it would be a great shame if suddenly the plan was to just build everywhere.

There’s got to be a very strong logic to any project in countryside areas.

How do you judge the balance between the commercial side of a project and your practice’s values?

We aim to deliver excellence and push boundaries but we don’t go into projects to lose money.

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What do you think of the education available to landscape architects?

The number of courses has grown since I did mine.

I’m a visiting professor at the University of Sheffield, which runs a brilliant landscape architecture department. The university has been very successful in attracting students from around the

I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT YOU SHOULD PUT YOUR KEY INVESTMENTS INTO EXISTING CITIES AND BROWNFIELD SITES AND THE REGENERATION OF THOSE AREAS AS A PRIORITY world. I think there are around half a dozen courses in Britain that deliver good quality graduates, although that’s not enough.

Does the quality of landscape architect graduates differ from country to country?

It’s really interesting to see that most of the people in our Bath office who are from overseas have very similar skills, yet, in their background, they’ve done different things. Often the people from continental Europe have done another degree, such as architecture, before focusing on landscape.

What are the plans for Grant Associates in the future?

I’m very interested in how we could reposition landscape in the way that cities of the future are going to be developed, with an emphasis not only on the functional green and blue infrastructure but also on the creation of inspiring and memorable landscape experiences. We’ve had a few opportunities like this in Asia, but in this part of the world we’re still limited by traditional approaches in regards to how projects are commissioned.

Meanwhile in Bath, our home city, we are developing a special community collaborative project called Forest of Imagination, alongside a number of creative organisations. We want to continue to engage with real projects that address global issues whilst making sure that we contribute to the community, environment and quality of life at home.

1 Supertrees, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore 2 The Hive, Worcester 3 Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

4 Dusk view of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore 5 Gurney Wharf, Penang, Malaysia, event lawn 6 Public realm landscape design for Bristol’s award-winning Harbourside development

7 Forest of Imagination: Pop-up contemporary arts event in Bath

CONTACT 22 Milk Street Bath BA1 1UT 01225 332664 info@grant-associates.uk.com www.grant-associates.uk.com

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WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD A HEALTHY BLEND OF HOMEOWNERS AND GARDEN DESIGNERS WHO TURN TO US TO PROVIDE A DESIGN AND BUILD SERVICE OR TOTAL CONTRACTOR SERVICE

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2017 marks 20 years since The Garden Builders was founded. Pro Landscaper spoke to landscape managers Neil Dunster and Ricky Goodwin about how the company has developed over its two decades, and why they feel the industry needs to stand up and be counted Can you tell us a little about the company and how it was founded?

Ricky: The Garden Builders was formed in 1997 and we’re into our 20th year of trading. We set up our Fulham shop/office as a one-stop decking shop, as was the trend in those days, but we were constantly being asked to landscape the areas around the decking. The management and site teams were all multi-skilled landscapers and horticulturists, so these additional works weren’t a problem, and the business evolved from a decking-based contractor to the total landscaping contractor it is today.

How has the company developed since?

Ricky: As the projects grew and our quality of work was evident to our clients, word of mouth spread. Along the way we would pick up garden designers who we would retain as solid leads and who still use us today. We’ve always had a healthy blend of homeowners and garden designers who turn to us to provide a design and build service or total contractor service.

The projects have gotten bigger each year, more complex and more challenging. Our staff have grown with us – their skillsets have improved as our management and business skills have improved.

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Then the internet exploded and we realised early on this was going to be a key aspect in promoting the business and winning work. We set aside a healthy budget for this and continue this today. The website and social media are great, but we do know you’re only as good as your last job, and it’s a small world.

What were your backgrounds before joining The Garden Builders?

Neil: From a young age I’d always wanted to be involved somehow with design and construction, but never really knew what path to follow until I found a garden design course that fitted the bill. I jumped at it and er Neil Dunst never looked back – I even had the pleasure of being on the same design course as James Basson.

Before long I was part of a new business venture, setting up The Garden Builders.

Ricky: My family were builders and from the late Eighties I would labour on school holidays and weekends, and invariably these jobs involved some hard landscaping. After my A Levels I applied for a temp gardener position which ended up lasting two years and offered me an insight into the horticultural world. I started to connect the seasons with plants, and learnt the tasks involved in making a garden successful and how hard landscaping can work with the natural world. After this I studied for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in horticulture before setting up a

The Garden Builders

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very small sub-contracting team with a couple of classmates. We did some really nice work, but I felt a pull back to London. The Garden Builders had been operating a couple of years at that point – I applied and haven’t looked back.

How is the landscaping team set up?

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continue to work with and support. The hard landscape teams tend to be made up of three multi-skilled, seasoned landscapers, but nowadays, as the jobs are bigger, we can have up to four teams on any one site. We have two teams of soft landscapers that filter into the projects at various stages, and are the link between completed project and the start of maintenance. We have a site supervisor who is the point of contact for the team for all day to day items and troubleshooting. We’re probably unusual in that our management is the salesman, estimator and the project manager throughout – there’s no handover once the project has been awarded. The site supervisor provides support to the management, giving them time to focus on winning the next project and to cross check the current project, ensuring its financial success and efficient quality checking.

What geographical areas do you cover?

Ricky: About 70% of our work is within Greater London and the rest is in the home counties.

Design-wise we work internationally and have consulted internationally too, but rarely would it be cost effective to physically work abroad.

What size projects do you normally undertake?

Ricky: Our project values range from £15k upwards; on average projects tend to sit around £30-75k, which is a great value range and very controllable. We do bigger value projects regularly but personally I find, though not in all cases, that there are too many other people involved and this can get in the way of quality, value and profitability.

Are the majority of these projects private or commercial?

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Which of your projects stand out to you?

Ricky: Certainly the Linnel Drive project we did in 2011, which was awarded the APL Supreme Award in 2012. Our first Gold medals at RHS Chelsea and RHS Hampton Court are really special too. A fairly recently project, Red Gables, stands out as it was completed to a strict timescale, was incredibly bespoke and we were in the mix with every trade known to man. The client’s expectations and attention to detail were extremely high, but we did a good job.

Neil: Another that springs to mind is the project we completed at the Royal National Theatre, our largest project to date, where we had to landscape two vast external terraces whilst the theatre was still open to the public. It’s not easy trying to landscape a terrace and keep noise levels down when it’s show time. As the public were in close proximity at all times, the health and safety aspect of the build was paramount, and only when you get involved in such large scale commercial projects like this do you appreciate how much health and safety protocol is involved. I can without doubt say that was my most challenging project and I know the experience will help me in years to come.

We’ve also been stepping into more projects at primary schools and we’ve been back to one school in particular to carry out four phases of work to its playground spaces. It’s amazing how you can turn a standard macadam playground into a fun vibrant space. Seeing the joy on the children’s faces when they see it for the first time makes it all worthwhile and really brings home why I love doing this job.

What are your plans for the next few years?

Ricky: We’ve recently increased our management team to include another project manager and trainee with a background in design, so we can take on more project leads. It also leaves more time for Neil and myself to develop the business.

Perhaps another small London office/studio – we outgrew Fulham a long time ago.

Finally, what’s one thing you think the industry could and should do better?

Ricky: Stand up and be counted as an industry that school leavers want to work in. In the past it seems to have been an industry you just fell into, but I’d like to see young people thinking that landscaping and horticulture could be their future, and believing they could make a decent living, which they need to know they can do. The professional bodies we belong to, like the APL and BALI, and individuals like David Dodd and Mark Gregory amongst others, who promote and push investment in staff and the industry, are refreshing and needed. The pool of talent coming through needs to be bigger, better and longer term to service the increasing market.

1 William Morris School Garden designed by Nigel Abbey. Image ©Nigel Abbey 2 Contemporary roof terrace in St. John’s Wood designed by The Garden Builders.

3 The Royal National Theatre project designed by Haworth Tompkins Architects.

4 Focal water feature view designed by Lynne Marcus.

5 The World Vision Garden at the 2016 RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show designed

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Images 2-5: © Pro Colour Photography

CONTACT The Garden Builders, 259 Munster Road, London, Greater London SW6 6BW Tel: 020 7381 8002 Twitter: @GardenBuilders Web: www.gardenbuilders.co.uk

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eeds is one of the UK’s fastest growing cities, with an economy of over £60bn and 65% of the district kept as green belt land.

It’s here that chartered landscape architects Guy Denton and Andrew Price set up re-form Landscape Architecture in April 2011, seeing the city as a strong area for growth.

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flexible, whereas before we had both worked for larger organisations that perhaps could not offer the same benefits.” re-form has since grown to 15 employees, five of whom are based at its second office in Manchester, which opened in November 2015.

“We want to grow our practice but in a very sustainable way, which we envisage doing by having small clusters of offices rather than a huge office in any one location – otherwise we’d lose the personal relationships with clients and co-consultants,” Guy says.

Expanding horizons Since expanding into Manchester, the company has undertaken a wealth of projects, including the regeneration of Piccadilly Basin in the city centre, a 5.9ha waterside development. re-form is designing the public realm that sits between a hotel and residential development.

“It’s a conceptual approach, picking up all the key sensitivities in the landscape character of Piccadilly Basin. The hotel is very much brand-driven, and wanted something crisp and clipped in boxy forms, which wouldn’t

necessarily sit well within a heritage location such as the canal basin – we had to reconcile this with something perhaps better suited within the centre of Manchester, and worked carefully with the developer of the hotel to maintain an essence of the brand whilst fitting it into the urban context.” re-form’s presence in Leeds also remains strong, particularly following the significant redesign of Sovereign Square, an urban park along the River Aire, commissioned by Leeds City Council and completed in June last year. It’s a particularly green urban space, with a functioning rain garden as well as a 100m water rill that runs the entire length of the space.

Social gathering This project overlaps with a trio of public realm schemes which are part of the transformation of Leed’s waterfront: City Reach, the former Yorkshire Post site, and Whitehall Riverside.

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and a small pocket park alongside the river edge. The idea is that social interaction helps retain residents.”

WE WANT TO GROW OUR PRACTICE BUT IN A VERY SUSTAINABLE WAY, WHICH WE ENVISAGE DOING BY HAVING SMALL CLUSTERS OF OFFICES RATHER THAN A HUGE OFFICE IN ANY ONE LOCATION Troubled waters Flood management is a key feature in all three schemes, and is incorporated into City Reach through elevating the buildings out of the flood zone. The park will help to address this level change and create a buffer between the development and the river edge. The former Yorkshire Post site will also see its levels lifted out of the flood zone, with a soft landscaping scheme incorporated into a series of open spaces.

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was appointed to the next phase of by Town Centre Securities (TCS), will include SUDs devices as part of its flood management plan: “Swales and rain gardens are being introduced to help with managing surface water run-off,” Guy says. re-form is now working with Leeds City Council again, alongside a number of developers, on the Quarry Hill development, part of the regeneration of the city centre’s Cultural Quarter.

“This is still very much at concept stage. Quarry Hill sits alongside the West Yorkshire Playhouse, BBC Studios, Leeds College of Music, Northern Ballet Headquarters – all strong cultural destinations, and the public realm is dealing with these whilst putting together the new buildings that have been proposed for the site.”

The scheme’s success in Leeds has allowed re-form to take on projects further afield, as far south west as Exeter, as well as in London, the home counties, and up to Newcastle, with the aim of eventually having full UK coverage. The practice carries out a lot of public realm work for primarily private sector clients, but there isn’t a minimum size. “The projects range from one-off private gardens right the way through to projects

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such as Hull City Centre, a public realm project we’re working on at the moment worth £24m.”

This is a complete redesign of Hull’s streets and public spaces to complement the city’s UK City of Culture status that came into effect on 1 January 2017, which includes the planting of 70 mature trees. “We’ve been involved in redesigning a number of streets and two major urban squares.

Hull has some fantastic heritage, which the public realm responds to, and it improves access to those areas within the city centre.”

Looking to the future, Guy says re-form is focusing on growing its Manchester studio, and is looking to recruit new members of staff. This can only mean more significant projects for the practice, and we look forward to seeing them come through to fruition.

CONTACT re-form Landscape Architecture Tel: 0113 245 4695 Manchester office: 0161 641 0045 Email: info@re-formlandscape.com Web: www.re-formlandscape.com Twitter: @reformlandscape

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PLAY ON THE FARM ADAM WHITE

Adam White looks at how farm diversification is leading to more work for the landscape design and construction industry and how we can take advantage Farmers are being encouraged to diversify as a way of spreading their risk, but coming up with the right idea isn’t always easy. Whether it’s cultivating truffles, offering pick your own strawberries, opening farms for film locations or bottling local water, a little imagination goes a long way. Over the past couple of years, one of the biggest diversification areas for farmers has been children’s adventure play. As a result, the landscape and play industry has seen an increase in projects in this area. There is even a National Farm Attraction Network and annual conference and trade show.

As ‘staycations’ become increasingly popular, and parents become more aware of the importance of children spending more time playing outdoors, we have seen a boom in children’s farm attractions. City investors, entrepreneurs and farmers themselves are now looking towards adventure play and accessible farmyards as a way to generate additional income.

We have been the landscape design advisors on several children’s farm projects across the UK, and most recently lead landscape architects on two flagship projects.

The first is Hobbledown in Epsom, Surrey and the second is William’s Den near Hull.

Hobbledown opened in July 2012, a family attraction based on a mystical tale written by AJ Kecojevic. Hobbledown is situated on Horton Park Children’s Farm, a 50 acre site home to more than 200 animals as well as indoor and outdoor play equipment. Visitors can explore Hobbledown Village, where the Hobblers’ houses and towers are found, test their skills on the Low Ropes Adventure, the aerial walkways and Play Village mazes, and search for magical stones in the Mining Village. www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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Hobbledown in Epsom, Surrey

CITY INVESTORS, ENTREPRENEURS AND FARMERS THEMSELVES ARE NOW LOOKING TOWARDS ADVENTURE PLAY AND ACCESSIBLE FARMYARDS AS A WAY TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL INCOME Davies White developed the landscape design from masterplan level to detail design and worked with German play equipment manufacturers Kulturinsel.

William’s Den is another project where the farmland is going from arable to adventure play.

It’s a new and exciting farmyard attraction, giving children the chance to connect with nature and get active as they explore a custom designed building and landscape that brings the great outdoors inside.

How to get involved The 2017 National Farm Attraction conference and trade exhibition took place at the beginning of February, incorporating an awards ceremony.

This year it was held in Brighton and included site visits to Knockhatch Adventure Park and Fisher’s Farm Park near Horsham. Previous award winners have been Cannon Hall Farm in South

Yorkshire, Cantref Adventure Farm in South Wales and Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Bristol.

The network encourages best practice and knowledge sharing, provides updates on HSE advice, represents the farm attraction industry at government level and helps introduce the right landscape design and delivery professionals to those willing to take the leap from farming to adventure play tourism.

You can get in touch with the National Farm Attractions Network at: farmattractions.net ABOUT ADAM WHITE FLI Adam White FLI is a director at Davies White Ltd, a multi award-winning chartered landscape architects’ practice in Kingston upon Thames. He is the youngest landscape architect to be made a fellow of the Landscape Institute and an RHS Gold Medal and BBC People’s Choice Award winner.

Twitter: @davies_white www.davieswhite.co.uk

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TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ ANGUS LINDSAY

Angus Lindsay considers how the industry has changed over the past few years – for better and, sometimes, for worse Maybe it’s me becoming more reflective as I get older, but our industry and those businesses which support it are definitely changing.

Thankfully, in most cases it’s for the better, but not in all. Change is an inevitability which we have to accept in order to keep moving forward.

Making better use of technology and adopting new working practices should make us more efficient, more responsive and more profitable.

Well, that’s the theory!

Over the last few years we have seen many businesses amalgamate into larger concerns to expand their coverage, increase turnover, and hopefully become more cost-effective. It’s not just the private sector; local authorities and housing associations are also following this trend in an effort to spread costs against their ever-tightening budgets, through joint procurement and sharing support staff, and even chief executives. But amenity horticulture is a very localised and community-focused service, and we must be careful not to lose the local approach which has been the foundation of our businesses for decades.

Integrating businesses is never easy, especially long-established and successful ones. All have systems which have worked well and got them to where they are today – and it’s when you bring them together that the fun starts!

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FLASHY SHOWROOMS, IPADS AND SHINY SHOES DON’T SELL VEHICLES AND MACHINERY, AND THEY CERTAINLY DON’T FIX THINGS WHEN THEY GO WRONG a significant amount of understanding and diplomacy on all sides – not an easy task, and not one that should be rushed. An integration project needs to be carefully planned over 12 months, and you may need to bring in extra resources to manage the project so you don’t jeopardise service.

Integration isn’t as easy as you think If you get it right, you end up with a new generation of organisation, being led by the same people who helped develop the successful legacy businesses. These new businesses, with their lower overheads and can-do approach, now benefit from years of experience and a sound understanding of the industry, the local community and the people therein. As a result, they begin to take significant bites out of even larger multinationals’ market shares, and the merry-go-round continues.

However, as part of the globalisation of vehicle and machinery suppliers, we’re seeing a new generation of salespeople, who, in my opinion, really do need to listen more and understand their customer. It’s not all about today’s sale: supporting the product through its life is

becoming a greater consideration, as are the individual needs of clients and the environments we work in.

I’m trying not to be overly critical, but in my world, flashy showrooms, iPads and shiny shoes don’t sell vehicles and machinery, and they certainly don’t fix things when they go wrong.

There are businesses out there who have got the balance right and excel in supporting the product they sell, appreciating the pressures and pinch points, and pulling out all the stops to get a machine back on the road. In the ‘lastminute. com’ world we live in, focused customer support is a real art and shouldn’t be underestimated.

Maybe I am just becoming a dinosaur who harks back to the days when vehicles and equipment were readily available, delivered on time and to specification, clients gave you lead times of months not days, and machinery was reliable for years not months. It all takes a bit more planning nowadays.

With so many changes in legislation and EU-led directives, sourcing a 3,500kg tipper with the bodywork you want, and having it delivered on time, has become a challenge. But hey, maybe Brexit will make it easier? We live in hope!

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WHAT DO WE DO? ANDREW WILSON Andrew Wilson wonders why when he calls himself a garden designer, people seem to hear ‘gardener’. Is it worth correcting them?

I was late with my article for March but this enabled me to enjoy the experience of the 2016 SGD Awards. To confuse matters I’m writing this at the end of January for a March publication with the SGD Awards for 2016 occurring in January 2017! Confusing, I know, but not as confusing as what follows.

After Gavin and I won three awards (nothing like blowing one’s own trumpet) it seemed that the world was our oyster – or at least the Landmark Hotel ballroom that evening. Yet only a few days prior in the middle of the January cold snap, I had sat down next to an acquaintance who remarked: “You can’t be doing much gardening in this weather, can you?” I responded: ”I don’t do much gardening any time,” only to receive a look of misapprehension. I immediately felt churlish, but after 30 years of having the same conversation, it becomes a little tiresome.

I always introduce myself as a garden designer, but somehow only the word ‘garden’ seems to stick in people’s minds. Others have asked in the past how I cope with long periods of cold or wet what with being outside all the time – I’m not! Probably 80% of our time is spent in the office designing, administrating or responding to enquiries just as any other designer might.

People seem shocked that I don’t get my hands dirty as if in some way this is the duty of a garden designer – it isn’t. They seem more shocked that I delegate build and planting to a contractor as if somehow this trade is beneath me – it isn’t. My job as a garden designer is to design, resolve client issues, monitor progress on schemes that come to fruition on site and research materials and plants. If I build, plant and cultivate the earth I would have no time for any design process and it would not be appropriate to describe me as a garden designer. www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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A typical day in the life of a garden designer

I’m pretty sure architects don’t get asked about their window cleaning abilities or plastering techniques. So – what’s the advice? Smile graciously and accept that everyone thinks I’m a gardener? Patronisingly correct the inaccurate comment? Or lose my temper and slap the questioner around the head? To do the first would continue the lie that I’m a gardener. The second might lose me some friends, but who cares anyway if they can’t be bothered to get their facts right? Option three might land me in court for GBH. I shall have to savour this a little longer and consider more diplomatic responses, but for any reader who thinks I might be arrogant and pompous, here’s something that might make you smile. The glamorous evening of the 2016 SGD

Awards ended up in the downstairs bar, where I was treated to a stranger knocking a whole pint of lager down my new suit, waking me to the fact that it was 2am and therefore time for bed.

This is marginally knocked into second place by our experiences in 2014, when I sat down on the train home from the awards only to realise that my posh shoes were drowning in a puddle of someone else’s vomit. Nothing quite like coming down to earth with a bang!

ABOUT ANDREW WILSON Andrew Wilson is a landscape and garden designer and a director of Wilson McWilliam Studio. He is also a director of the London College of Garden Design, an author, writer and lecturer.

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LET’S GET TOGETHER PETE JONES

New BALI South Thames regional committee chairman Pete Jones talks about the networking opportunities that are on offer through local gatherings I had cause to stop and think recently, as to just how I had arrived at a point in time. In January, I was proud to be appointed as chairman of the BALI South Thames regional committee, a position that I am extremely excited to take on.

The strength of the committee in South Thames is phenomenal, a group of individuals rich in experience and industry knowledge and there are some great ideas and initiatives for members that we have been discussing recently which we hope to bring to life.

My industry ‘journey’ started as I sat in the Hatfield Comet Hotel in the late 1990s at BALI North Thames meetings, listening to and being inspired by industry greats like Michael Heap discussing the endless possibilities of stone and the inimitable John O’Connor with a talk entitled ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ which had little to do with the landscape industry but was thoroughly captivating nonetheless! At that time, Paul Downer was regional chair of North Thames (and my colleague) and it was he who introduced me to BALI and the industry that lay outside our office windows. It was thoughtprovoking to see him there at the South Thames AGM in the position of National Chair at the point that I became a regional chair.

It is easy to believe that the landscape industry in its entirety is housed within the confines of your workspace or indeed your particular industry sector. It was only through meeting with like-minded souls on Tuesday nights in the depths of winter all those years ago, that it became apparent to me that we were all in the same boat, quite often at that time of year, up a similar creek as one another and all looking for the same elusive paddle!

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GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY, IT IS WORTH STEPPING OUT OF YOUR PARTICULAR MARKET SECTOR TO UNDERSTAND ANOTHER, EVEN IF IT IS SOMETHING THAT YOU MAY CONSIDER FAR REMOVED FROM YOUR OWN

slightly different sector than yourself with similar points for discussion.

I have spent the last year periodically attending the BALI NCF steering committee meetings, which I was introduced to at FutureScape 2015 at the Landscape Summit.

A group of large organisations, the majority grounds maintenance contractors operating nationally, with a desire to improve and to inform members of the industry on key points in their particular sector. I have to say that I was (and still am!) a bit skeptical about my attendance at these meetings given the specialist area that these contractors operate in, but it has provided me with some insight into an area of the landscape industry that I otherwise would never have had an opportunity to understand.

Given such an opportunity, it is worth stepping out of your particular market sector to understand another, even if it is something that you may consider far removed from your own.

It is surprising that the issues raised and discussed, although on a different scale in some cases, can be largely the same as your own and often solved with similar actions.

I am constantly amazed at the length and breadth of our industry and all the different facets that it houses across the nation. A certain cohesion seems to be starting to emerge between these different parties, albeit slowly and in some cases in relative silence, but it is heading in the right direction and is well worth the effort if you are minded to explore and engage with it.

ABOUT PETE JONES A Director at LDP Ltd, Pete Jones has been delivering premium landscape solutions for over 20 years. He is a BALI NCF Committee member and currently BALI South Thames Regional Chairman.

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DAVID DODD

David Dodd gives an update on how the GoLandscape initiative is pushing forward since the launch last year Last October, the GoLandscape team was working their socks off, ensuring that the website was up and running before the official launch at FutureScape 2016. It was ready in the nick of time and is now live, so please do have a look and keep an eye out for upcoming careers events. Also, without wishing to sound like a raving deep southern American evangelical preacher, remember to pass on the information and spread the good word. Amen!

The launch at FutureScape was good with some great speakers, all of whom gave a brief insight as to what inspired them to join the landscaping industry and, more importantly, remain in it. The audience was very enthusiastic and engaged.

So, what’s next and where does GoLandscape go from here? We’ve been speaking with students and lecturers from land based colleges in the South Thames region to explain what the initiative is all about (to inspire, retain and shorten the skills gap), but we also want to make sure colleges are fully behind it.

With the response we’ve had so far, they all are, and I’m excited for it to be taken up nationwide.

On 24 January, the BALI South Thames Regional AGM was held at Merrist Wood. The head of education and learning at the RHS, Sarah Cathcart, gave a fantastic presentation on rocket science and the Green Plan It Challenge. These are just two initiatives of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening.

The Green Plan It Challenge is particularly focused on getting students to rethink the role of green spaces. In 2016 the project was

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TO INSPIRE, RETAIN & SHORTEN THE SKILLS GAP run in eight cities across the country with 160 teams of secondary students taking part. These students were mentored by 150 horticultural industry experts. In my mind, these figures show there is a real thirst for horticulture in young people.

We know it’s going to be an uphill struggle to persuade schools that the landscape industry offers serious career options. Unfortunately, the government judges a school’s success on GCSE and A-Level results, so not many are going to encourage their more academic students to leave and go to horticultural college.

However, with the work being done by the RHS, horticulture is creeping into schools, and we’ve had some wonderful responses from headteachers who do see landscaping as a viable and valued career choice. After a long meeting with Sarah, we now believe there is an ideal opportunity for GoLandscape to dovetail in with the RHS and get involved with school careers events, to showcase the possibilities that our industry has to offer.

This is no mean feat in any shape or form.

GoLandscape asked the BALI South Thames members if they were willing to become an

ambassador to help attend these events.

GoLandscape requires its ambassadors to complete a half-day training session, attend at least three careers events per year, and promoting the initiative wherever possible. I thought we’d get three or four tentative half raised hands, so we were overwhelmed when thirteen people signed up. This is in one region!

At the end of March we report back to the BALI board and by summer this year GoLandscape will be going national. We’ll be looking for ambassadors across the country to support us and help recruit the next generation.

If you know of any school careers events coming up this year, please do get in touch via www.golandscape.co.uk.

ABOUT DAVID DODD David Dodd has been in the landscape industry since the age of 17. Having studied and then taught at Merrist Wood College, he set up The Outdoor Room in 1995. In 2013, he went into business with landscape architect Joe Perkins to form Longview Design Ltd. David has also lectured in design and construction for over 20 years.

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t just 15 square miles, Ipswich is one of the smallest local authority areas covered so far in this series. Its population is likewise a comparatively meagre 133k people, a figure which sounds like a lot until you compare it to any of the larger urban hubs – say, Manchester, with 2.5m people – already covered by Pro Landscaper in previous issues.

While Ipswich may not be the largest subject when it comes to parks and green spaces, there is no doubt that it is one of the richest. It possesses a network of idyllic, well used open spaces, ranging from larger Victorian-style parks to wilder areas, the latter being maintained by Ipswich Borough Council with the aim of keeping both human and animal inhabitants happy and thriving.

IPSWICH HAS A LEGITIMATE CLAIM TO HAVING THE MOST PARKLAND PER HEAD OF ANYWHERE IN THE UK In the same way, Ipswich’s identity is bound up with its parks, and its history as a thriving port (and status as neighbour to the wildlife-rich Orwell Estuary) feeds into the council’s offer. At 650 hectares of green space Ipswich has a legitimate claim to having the most parkland per head of anywhere in the UK. Twelfth century Andy Sheppard is the assistant operations manager for parks and landscapes at Ipswich Borough Council. Pro Landscaper asked him to outline the different green spaces in the town, and discuss some of the showpiece locations.

“Ipswich Borough Council’s job is to provide a range of park destinations and environments, to help improve the quality of life of those living in the town,” he says. “It’s essential that we keep everyone in mind when it comes to service provision, which could mean people wanting to walk the dog or exercise, families with children, or those who just want to get out and enjoy the sunshine.”

He continues: “Our three main destination parks in the town are Holywells, Christchurch and Chantry Park. Added together, they represent a total of over 110 hectares between them.”

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As is the case with many local authority park portfolios, Ipswich’s largest managed green spaces invariably ended up in the care of the council thanks to the largesse of local businessmen and industrialists. Holywells for instance – situated near the Ipswich docks – was passed onto the city via brewer and railway developer John Cobbold in 1936, having once been owned by Henry VIII. Christchurch Park meanwhile was ushered into public use by another Cobbold – barrister Felix this time – having originally been the site of a 12th century Augustinian priory.

PARKS ARE LIVING, BREATHING, FULLY INTERACTIVE – AND CONTINUALLY CHANGING – OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS The upkeep of these parks is taken extraordinarily seriously by the local authority, with millions having been spent on restoration projects across all three. Pro Landscaper asked Andy to describe the strategy behind the improvements and why the parks are particularly important to the life of the city.

“The Ipswich Parks Restoration Project is all encompassing,” says Andy. “It’s a phased, long term project, carried out in partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund, which so far has seen investment of around £4.5m.

“Christchurch Park was completed in 2008 with 40k new plants, with Holywells following in 2015. A similar future restoration project is envisaged for Chantry Park, subject to funding.”

As well as new plants, improvements have been made to the infrastructure across all three parks as well, including a new education space for Christchurch and the resurfacing of 21,000m2 of its path network. Holywells meanwhile has benefitted from the restoration of two historic attractions in the shape of its stable block and conservatory.

May Day Alongside the three destination parks, Ipswich visitors and residents also have the opportunity to enjoy a range of other locations such as Orwell Country Park and Bourne Park, both of which have their own distinct character and are well-loved by local residents. Also central to the life of the city is Alexandra Park, where once a year the annual May Day festival takes place, bringing the town together in a celebration of music, food and diversity.

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Pro Landscaper asked Andy about the level of crewing required to keep these very public facing spaces in top condition. He said: “We employ just short of 100 people in a variety of roles. A lot of our parks employees are engaged in grounds maintenance, not just in relation to parks but also highways, housing and cemeteries. We also have a team of park rangers whose remit is more to do with the countryside, and particularly wildlife. We also do our own in-house landscaping and design work.”

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1 Christchurch Park 2 The historic conservatory in Holywells 3 One of the Christchurch Park lodges 4 The Christchurch band stand 5 Restored grade II listed Brett Drinking Fountain in Christchurch Park 6 The Round Pond by the mansion in Christchurch Park 7 Celebrating Ipswich parks’ two Green Flags

is around the security and enforcement side, which we think is vital to maintain standards.”

As indicated by Andy, Ipswich Borough Council has undergone a series of funding cuts in line with the rest of the UK public sector. It has, however, managed to keep a well functioning parks department intact, thanks in part to income generation, smart people management and a restructuring of the workforce.

As well as changes to the department itself, the council has also found innovative ways to cut its maintenance bill, while at the same time nurturing enjoyable environments. One obvious example would be the large meadow in Chantry, adjacent to the park’s Beechwater pond. www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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FREE AT THE POINT OF ENTRY, PARKS ARE THE MOST ACCESSIBLE LEISURE FACILITIES IN IPSWICH, AND AS SUCH HAVE A CENTRAL PLACE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY “We had to look at how we maintained our assets,” says Andy. “Clearly we still employ more expensive bedding strategies, but at the same time we’ve also introduced a lot of relaxed maintenance regimes, which do have the benefit of keeping costs lower.

“We don’t have as many bedding plants as we used to, but we’ve managed to replace those

for the most part with equally pleasing and interesting stock, such as herbaceous plants and shrubs. You do inevitably lose some of the ornamentation, but the public seem to have taken to it.”

What do they like about it? “I think people just like to see a variety of provision and displays,” he says. “We’ve had to be inventive. For instance, some of the roundabouts we do now are quite striking, precisely because we’re using herbaceous plants.

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THE UPKEEP OF THESE PARKS IS TAKEN EXTRAORDINARILY SERIOUSLY BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY, WITH MILLIONS SPENT ON RESTORATION PROJECTS and we provide plenty of signage as well. Once they know what’s happening, they feel much more comfortable.”

In terms of obtaining the plants, Ipswich uses a variety of suppliers with new tenders occasionally going out to market; trees are currently supplied by Barcham Trees PLC in Cambridgeshire. This is not to say, however, that the growing of plants isn’t still part of the authority’s plan to keep the people of Ipswich happy and thriving.

“We’ve got a partnership with an organisation called ‘ActivLives’,” says Andy. “It’s a social enterprise scheme which uses our old nursery to produce bedding plants and shrub species, which we then buy from them. They provide opportunities for people through horticulture therapy, and at the same time produce a saleable product.”

Delicate ecosystem Speaking to Andy, you pick up on not just his enthusiasm for parks, but also the wildlife for which they provide a home. This is something which reflects the attitude of the council as a whole, as evidenced by one of the central planks of the rejuvenation of Christchurch Park – the replanting of the arboretum.

According to a survey carried out prior to the HLF project, there are over 4k trees on site at Christchurch, the oldest of which is the ancient yew by the Cenotaph which traces its history

back over 600 years. After the replanting started, these were augmented with unusual specimens such as giant redwoods and Montezuma pines, many of which were donated by the public.

“Part of the reason for our planting strategy,” says Andy, “is to help local wildlife flourish. That’s the case with our management of open space, and also with the trees in Christchurch, where there are now many species of birds and invertebrates.”

Regarding the nurturing of wildlife specifically, the council now works in accordance with the ecological network, a strategy aimed at raising awareness of how different elements of the landscape – the open spaces and tree canopy in particular – are connected to allow the movement of wildlife.

Reservoirs of memory Pro Landscaper asks Andy why it’s important to provide a viable, pleasurable habitat, not just for animals but for human beings as well. “Parks bring all kinds of benefits, not least to

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mental and physical health,” he says. “Free at the point of entry, they are the most accessible leisure facilities in Ipswich, and as such they have a central place within the community.”

He continues: “They occupy over 10% of the borough’s land area, and there’s an estimated 6m-plus visits made to them every year. This profile means they are important in a number of ways, whether it’s giving the opportunity for friends to meet, or simply to get closer to nature.

“Just as important though is how they provide what you might call reservoirs of collective memory. They’re places where people came as children, and have burial sites and memorials.

They’re also living, breathing, fully interactive – and continually changing – outdoor classrooms.

Parks are extraordinary, amazing things.”

We couldn’t agree more.

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Design and brief AHR’s winning entry, ‘Frankenstein’s Nature’, invites visitors on a journey dominated by science, in which experiments can and do go wrong. By making the analogy with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the design concentrates on contrasting processes and highlights the unpredictability and temporality of scientific actions, and their potential results. Elements that are not normally associated are paired together to demonstrate their intrinsic features and heighten the visitor’s senses – touch, smell and sound are all present through different material associations.

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The desired dilapidated aesthetic favoured the selection of recycled material from various sources including farm yards and prison demolitions. New materials were sourced well in advance of construction and

AHR is a multi-service architecture and building consultancy practice.

Our national landscape design team works within the UK and overseas in association with our colleagues and through independent commissions. The team creates spaces that not only enhance the landscape and cityscape, but also actively contribute to people’s enjoyment of a place for their recreation, education, transportation and work. www.ahr-global.com

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6 During construction 7 Symbolic operation table comparing the Frankenstein story with contemporary science

REFERENCES Landscape design AHR

www.ahr-global.com Chaumont-sur-Loire Garden Festival

www.domaine-chaumont.fr Paving Tobermore Paving

www.tobermore.co.uk Specimen grasses / feature plants Pepinieres Chombart

www.vivaces-en-conteneurs.com Perennials Jan Spruyt-Van der Jeugd

www.vasteplant.be Sedum matting Le Prieure

www.vegetalid.fr Quantity surveyor Neilson Partnership

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NEW WAVE ACRE LANDSCAPES LTD Acre Landscapes took on the soft landscaping for the gardens surrounding the Serpentine Sackler Gallery at Hyde Park

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cre Landscapes was asked to be part of the team responsible for the delivery of the soft landscaping to this new gallery. The gardens, designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd, surround the Zaha Hadid extension to the gallery, with naturalistic planting complementing and enhancing the building and merging the garden with the surrounding environment of Hyde Park and Kensington Palace Gardens. The scheme had to be delivered on time, to budget and with safety considered at all times as a priority. All works were to be carried out to the highest of horticultural standards. The team’s experience and skill sets were drawn on to plan and procure, to ensure the project was executed precisely.

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PROJECT DETAILS Project value ÂŁ112k Build time February 2013 to March 2016 Size of project Two acres

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The site The Serpentine Sackler Gallery was previously known as The Magazine and was built in the early 1800s to store explosives in the event of Napoleon invading England. In 2010 the Serpentine Gallery won the tender from the Royal Parks to bring the Grade II listed Magazine building into public use for the first time in its 208-year history.

Scope of works The list of works in this project included: subsoil cut and fill, installation of drainage layer, design and installation of a fully automatic irrigation

system, topsoil blending and preparation, topsoil delivery and installation, contract growing of all tree, shrub and herbaceous stock, reinforced turf supply and lay, tree, shrub and bulb planting, bark mulching and weekly maintenance.

Methodology The gallery opened in late 2013, with the contract and design for the soft landscape works agreed and awarded just months prior to opening.

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The installation was to be executed during the gallery’s opening hours due to access restrictions – the gates shut at night. We had to navigate delivery of some 77 lorry loads of materials around visitors, so all deliveries were made between the park gates opening and the gallery gates opening – a two-hour window at best.

A maximum of two lorry loads were tipped every morning, loaded and moved into position using micro-plant equipment and levelled by hand. All working zones were marshalled and cordoned at all times. All temporary protection and barriers were removed each evening so that the gallery could host evening events. Not only was 345m3 of topsoil delivered in this way, over 100 different species of plants and 30 semimature trees were also delivered.

Such a diverse planting schedule did not permit an ‘off the shelf’ approach to procurement, and stock had to be contract grown for installation in the planting seasons of 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 to accommodate the gallery’s exhibition schedule. As a temporary aesthetic solution we decided to import and prepare all topsoils to the required depth for planting, install irrigation primaries and lay turf to all areas during the period of stock selection and growth. To meet with the Royal Parks’ biosecurity regulations, all stock had to be quarantined and closely monitored in an approved nursery prior to delivery.

The gardens were formally launched on Wednesday 18 May during a special evening to celebrate the successful collaboration of client vision, precise design and professional build.

ABOUT ACRE LANDSCAPES LTD Acre has worked on some of the most prestigious and challenging projects in Britain, including The Cutty Sark Gardens, Chelsea Creek, Terminals 2,3 & 5 at Heathrow Airport, Premier House, Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park, and Greenwich Peninsula.

As a new generation of contractor, they pride themselves on their innovative approach, resulting in a rst class service for all their clients. www.acrelandscapes.com

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1 Front Garden looking eastwards 2 Rear garden looking northwards 3 Plants laid out ready for planting in the rear garden 4 Side garden ready for planting 5 Acre planting team in progress 6 Rear gardens laid out

REFERENCES Garden design

BEFORE/DURING

Acre Landscapes

www.acrelandscapes.com Trees, shrubs and bulbs Palmstead Nurseries

www.palmstead.co.uk Irrigation design and installation Green Blue

www.green-and-blue.co.uk Topsoil London Rock

www.londonrock.co.uk Compost and bark mulches Woodland Horticulture

www.woodlandhp.co.uk Turf George Davies

www.georgedaviesturf.co.uk Fertilisers and planting sundries Green Tech

www.green-tech.co.uk

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IN THE LIGHT OF DAY RUTH WILLMOTT ASSOCIATES Maximising space and light was key to transforming this small Chiswick garden

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he client for this property in Chiswick desired the rear garden to become an extended space of the contemporary kitchen. The small garden was dark and uninviting, and the clients said they didn’t enjoy looking at or spending time in it. They wanted to maximise the space and be able to sit outside comfortably without feeling claustrophobic.

Design The aim was to make the garden inviting, which was achieved through the choice of stone and the design itself; in order to give the client a full view of the space, thus opening it up, keeping the garden as open as possible was key.

PROJECT DETAILS Project value £50k

WINNER Design Excellence Award, Overall Scheme over £50k category

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Build time Design: Dec 2015 Completion of build: July 2016 Size of project 48m2

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Despite appearing dark and unwelcoming, it was only shady on one side of this east-facing garden, and this was the place for the Buxus cubes and Acers. The shadiest area was the corner nearest to the house, making it easier to deal with.

The garden needed to blend with the contemporary aesthetic of the kitchen, so we went for a ‘modernist block’ feel that echoed the kitchen and took it outside. We put in the evergreen structural components, such as the buxus cubes, to make it pictographic during the winter, and then in summer when there would be pockets of colour. Practical seating on stone cubes doubled as sculptural blocks within the planting scheme.

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Build Regular site visits were made during the project

DESIGN PLAN to support the build progress with the contractor, David Wallbridge Outdoor Living. Access was difficult as the garden could only be reached through the house; this was pre-empted in the CDM documents prepared for the contractor. This meant they could adjust the price accordingly, taking into account the protection of flooring and the labour implications of having to move more slowly and carefully through the house.

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and each weighing about 280kg, with matching steps through the house without putting anyone at risk or causing damage to the property. This took the best part of two days.

The raised beds and rear wall were covered in a white render by a subcontractor as the rear wall was not quite straight, making it difficult to get a straight finish without using a specialist contractor.

The external porcelain tiles were a textured version of those used inside the kitchen, albeit more weather resistant and non-slip. It took almost six weeks from ordering to delivery, and the tiles were so large they had to be cut freehand using a tile blade and mini grinder – a timeconsuming process which increased the possibility for human error. It was key to order extra from the same batch to avoid colour inconsistencies and to have spares. The tiles were installed by floating a solid concrete floor and using a rapid-setting external tile adhesive to set the tiles directly to it.

1 Space for planned new lounge furniture 2 Before view from kitchen – dark and overgrown 3 Before – space was small and dark

BEFORE

ABOUT RUTH WILLMOTT ASSOCIATES Ruth Willmott followed her passion for garden design and quali ed from the English Gardening School in 2009. In 2010 she set up her garden design practice, Ruth Willmott Associates, undertaking residential and commercial projects in the UK and abroad. At RHS Chelsea Ruth was awarded a Silver medal in 2012, Gold in 2013 and most recently a Silver-Gilt and Best Fresh Garden (voted People’s Choice) in 2015.

www.ruthwillmott.com

REFERENCES Design Ruth Willmott Associates

www.ruthwillmott.com Contractor David Wallbridge Outdoor Living

www.dwoutdoorliving.co.uk Porcelain tiles Domus Tiles

www.domustiles.co.uk Steps and seating cubes Schellevis

www.schellevis.nl Wood panelling The Garden Trellis Company

www.gardentrellis.co.uk Coloured render on walls and beds K-Rend

www.k-rend.co.uk Lighting Lightmaster

www.lightmaster-direct.co.uk

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Project value £13k Build time Two weeks Size of project 140sq m

Evoking a summer beach feeling in this holiday cottage garden with reclaimed materials from the Northumberland coastline

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his scheme was designed to create a welcoming place to relax and entertain at a holiday cottage near the coastal town of Warkworth in Northumberland. The main objective was to create a virtually maintenance free space which suited the coastal location, but also met with the clients Hayley and Andrew’s individual style preferences.

Materials The most challenging part of the brief was to source the materials necessary to give the garden an authentic look and feel. This was addressed by scouring the Northumberland coastline to find driftwood and other coastal artefacts of interest. We were keeping an eye out www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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for anything sand blasted, white timbered, weathered and worn, although our best resource finally came from the Port of Tyne shipping company. Within this yard we found the building blocks that would shape the finish of the project; old pier legs and supports, driftwood logs and all manner of salt and sea battered artefacts.

The old Northumbrian fishing coble that was sourced for the seating arbour was found after a week of exploration. The right size, not too decayed, and within reach of a hardstanding area allowing us to crane lift the boat to dry land and start the renovation.

The design was to reflect the internal furnishing of the downstairs living space within the cottage and did so by continuing the heavily grained internal floorboards out into the garden, their frequency and size diminishing as they distanced from the building.

Lighting The lighting scheme was exciting, varied and included lights on different circuits to give flexibility and mood options, all operated via smartphone remote control. These included strip lights within the driftwood pergola uprights, uplights within the central planting to define the paths around the garden, directional lights fitted to each side of the boat at ground level – shinning up through the longer grasses and casting slowly drifting shadows about the gunnels – and lighting used to highlight the texture and grooving of the driftwood boardwalk.

Design The plan was to create a beach-like environment reminiscent of time spent surfing by the clients. Several design ideas were chosen to give the garden an intriguing and detailed finish, including beach fencing and self-binding gravel pathways. This was the solution to creating a beach-like effect without having to use sand, based on the probability that sand would be too unstable to provide a permanent surface. This also allowed free drainage throughout the design, eradicating the need for costly groundworks.

Planting The garden is west facing with direct sunlight in the afternoon and evening. The main obstacle to effective planting was the coastal environment and strong winds; the other major consideration was that the scheme demanded a low maintenance schedule.

Hayley wanted some swathes of bright and cheery colour; for this we decided to use blues, purples and pinks as the main colour backdrop. To ensure Andrew felt at home we included some planting reminiscent of his South African origins, including bright Osteospermum, Cape Daisies for colour, and Yucca gloriosa variegata for structure.

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Herbs were an important requirement for Hayley, so we dedicated a bed solely to edibles. Fennels give height and perfume whilst mixed thymes soften edges and create ground cover.

Taller planting was used to soften the perimeter wall and connect the house to the garden. Wisteria sinensis was used over the arches and will provide a curtain of colour once matured. This was underplanted with block planting of lavender ‘Hidcote’ to carry the colour scheme and add cohesion to the central beds. A wider variety of dwarf pines have been used throughout the scheme to create structure and evoke a Mediterranean feel around the fire pit area.

The resulting scheme was a delight to the clients. It was a pleasure for us as contractors to reuse beautiful materials in a design that will last for years to come. www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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ABOUT NORTHUMBRIAN LANDSCAPING LTD Northumbrian Landscaping Ltd is an established award-winning landscape design and construction company serving the north of England. ering the highest standards from start to completion, it specialises in creative garden transformations, producing contemporary or classical designs for outdoor living spaces and oering a full consultancy service. www.northumbrianlandscaping.co.uk

REFERENCES Landscapers Northumbrian Landscaping Ltd

www.northumbrianlandscaping.co.uk Driftwood and timber artefacts Gateshead Council

www.gateshead.gov.uk Plans and drawings Designs Illustrated

www.designsillustrated.co.uk Plants Wilkinsons Landscapes

www.wilkinsonslandscapes.co.uk

1 A place to chill 2 A sea of recycled opportunities

Building materials

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www.jewson.co.uk

4 Lights: the devil is in the detail 5 Pier leg seats 6 Perspective drawing

Jewsons Ltd

Lighting Lumena Lights

www.lumenalights.com

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HARVESTING After experiencing the ongoing drought in South Africa, Anji Connell considers the practical, inventive and stylish ways we can harvest rainwater

Spending last Christmas in the Cape Winelands of South Africa where they are experiencing their worst ever drought, and watching my garden wilt, has made me realise how precious our water is. UK weather forecasters predict 2017 will be one of our hottest summers. June and July are forecast to be scorchers, and while the odd week of wet or thundery weather may strike here or there, it will be more drought than deluge, they say. April will see plenty of showers, with possibly a tornado or two thrown in! May is also predicted to have some pretty wet periods, so get your water butts ready.

Facts ater ise, an inde endent, not or rofit organisation founded in 2005, is the leading a thority on ater e ficiency in the and Europe. Waterwise states: ‘Demand for water will continue to increase substantially, with climate change forecast to make the world a

drier place, but by conserving the water we have we can help build a better defence against future droughts. Fitting a water butt is easy, inexpensive to buy and saves money on water bills while reducing our carbon footprint, and stormwater runoff.

“Used correctly, and with water-wise gardening, a water butt will provide all that we need to keep our gardens alive through the hot summer months.” Even without a hosepipe ban, it doesn’t make sense to use high quality, treated drinking water on our gardens – in fact, gardens prefer rainwater as it’s unchlorinated.

Water types in the home Rainwater is easy to capture and use in our gardens.

Warm up water, the running water we waste running the tap until we get hot water, can also be collected with a bucket for use in the garden.

Grey water, the dirty water from any area of your home or business apart from the toilet (black water, which shouldn’t be used), can be removed manually with a bucket or by installing a three-way valve to divert to a grey water system, the sewage system, and a small grey water landscape system. A simpler method 2

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is a sump pump with tubing to pump the bathwater out of a window into a barrel, to use in the garden as a valuable fertiliser.

Nutrients in grey water released into rivers, lakes or estuaries become pollutant. Always use grey water immediately and don’t use on fruit trees or other edibles. Do not store grey water and never put grey water into a water butt as it can pose a human health risk; pipe it directly outside.

Use laundry water by removing the discharge hose from your washing machine and connecting it to a hose out to the garden. Be careful not to cause a bog; move the pipe around periodically while taking care not to damage planting. Or to avoid a build-up of water, make a mulched grey water basin, of which there are professional models on the ar et o not se harsh deter ents iofilter can e fitted to clean ater to ca t re li in material and biologically degrade pollutants, however it’s simpler to use organic cleansers.

Storage Rainwater will keep for long periods without problems. However, you will need to use a lid to prevent odour from bacterial build up from natural waste, such as leaves falling into the tt o t a esh filter on yo r tters Light allows algae to grow, which can 3 cause a mosquito problem, therefore don’t buy models that transmit light. Both over and underground models are available in many sizes; some can be connected to increase storage amount.

A standard above ground water butt typically stores 100-300L of water and tends to be barrel shaped or square, with a tap near the base. More ornamental models usually collect 50-300L. Large overground tanks are typically rectangular and situated alongside a garage. They need www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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2 Stone two in one water tank in ‘lava’ (Garantia) 3 Stone water butt in ‘lava’ (Garantia) 4 Concept design for concave roof water (BMDesign Studio)

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5 LUMI by night: these glow in the sun and are illuminated at night from within

6 LUMI rainwater tank by designer Katrina Logan (Logan Studio Architecture)

7 Tinbeerwah house by Robinson Architects 8 The ‘water bench’ by MARS Architects allows water to flow into the buttons, keeping it dry

ABOUT ANJI CONNELL Internationally recognised interior architect and landscape designer Anji Connell is a detail-obsessed Inchbald graduate, and has been collaborating with artisans and craftsmen to create bespoke and unique interiors for a discerning clientele since 1986. Anji is a stylist, feature writer and lover of all things art and design.

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Upward light (sky glow) should now be almost eradicated from new designs.

New luminaire technology and the use of LED means that optics are more precise than at any time in the past. Light can now be placed where required and not just scattered by the lamp within a large optic. So unless you are planning to point light sources directly upwards without any structure to contain it, then light ought to remain only where desired.

Quality optics with published photometric outputs should be the only kind of luminaires used in any space. Any manufacturer that cannot supply photometric data is not worthy of a professionally designed scheme and should be avoided.

Once you start your design, think about what will go where and how it might be lit to enhance the landscape’s best features. Work with your lighting designer early on so that collaboration can remove any location issues, and be mindful of how light behaves and what planting decisions might hinder the design process.

If you position a tree as a key feature in the space, why is it there? Perhaps it’s a visual cue for visitors to transverse the space, or something to aim for to provide shade in the daytime. But what about at night? Thinking about their initial viewpoint and what impression you wish to make should be high on your priority list to ensure your vision is realised.

If it’s impact you want, can you do that from the ground? Should it be within the tree? Could a nearby building be a suitable location for a floodlight with a tight beam to highlight an important feature? Will it be too close to the boundaries which should remain dark? Or could it bounce light upwards and disturb foraging routes or provide sky glow?

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When designing lighting for sensitive commercial landscape areas, there’s a lot to consider.

Defining what ‘sensitive’ means in the first place can be tricky.

From a lighting perspective, it generally means the following: 1 Endangered ecology receptors such as bats, newts, birds, badgers etc.

2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB) where a dark vista is preferred.

3 Residential receptors located near a new installation that may be negatively affected by increases in light.

The big question you should always start with is: ‘should I light the space at all?’ Once you’ve determined that lighting is required for people’s health and safety, the design process can move forward. Next you will have to determine the area of sensitivity you’re contending with, and how best to approach it without negatively impacting the receptors.

It’s possible to ease any planning concerns or client worries because modern well designed lighting can provide mitigation for the above receptors without fail. This is, of course, if you start the design process by employing a competent lighting designer as assessed under the Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) competency guidance document.

Once you have a lighting designer on board, the next key stage is to get the planners and client to agree on the areas of sensitivity and earmark those for lighting at a level of 1 lux or less (depending on the receptor this may need to be as low as 0.5 lux). This way, you can ensure the design will maintain dark foraging routes, breeding grounds, roosting locations and contain any light to the key areas without unnecessary bright spots. It also gives you clear guidance as to where to place your landscape features so that they can be lit, but not cause the receptors any harm. Where light is needed close to sensitive areas it may be required to

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So the bottom line is remember to collaborate early with competent professionals and be mindful from the start about how light behaves. Making the space an appropriately bright and beautifully landscaped area that doesn’t negatively affect the creatures, be they great or small, is something both sides of the design fence want. Let’s make 2017 the year these collaborations really start to happen.

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Samuel North specialises in 3D visuals for garden design and speaks to Pro Landscaper about where he sees the industry moving in the future The demand for new technology is constant.

Industries across the board seek a variety of ways to be more efficient, as well as more impressive to clients, but it could be said that the garden design industry is slightly behind in this field. That is where Samuel North comes in.

Though hand-drawn sketches have an artistic flair, CAD (computer aided design) has become increasingly popular among garden designers, and Samuel takes this to the next level with 3D visualisations.

Based in Oxfordshire, Samuel initially studied computer aided engineering and surveying, and worked as part of an architectural team where 3D design and visualisation was used. After deciding that he needed a career change, in 2013 he set up garden design practice CouCou Design with business partner Sarah Keyser, who was previously a clothing buyer.

THOUGH HAND-DRAWN SKETCHES HAVE AN ARTISTIC FLAIR, CAD HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR “Sarah had been studying horticulture and garden design over a number of years and we decided that starting a garden design practice would be a great way to combine our skills,” says Samuel. “The 3D element wasn’t on the cards at that point. I was to have a technical role from a construction and drawing point of view, whereas Sarah would handle the creative design aspect. However, l soon began to look at how we could improve our design presentation to more accurately portray the character and mood of the garden.”

There is still an overlap between CouCou Design and Samuel’s separate venture as a 3D visualisation artist. He still works with Sarah on several projects, but undertakes work of his own from a variety of clients, usually garden designers or architects based in the south east.

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A NEW DIMENSION other design-led fields, but there was a need to improve how CouCou Design showcased its work and it has proved very beneficial.”

The visuals are produced from detailed 3D models, which Samuel typically creates in SketchUp. The lighting, materials and perspectives are then carefully balanced before the final images are processed using dedicated rendering software. “The programs are designed to work together, but there is other software that I use as well, including Photoshop. The 3D visualisation industry is huge, so I’m constantly researching and learning about new systems that make the process as efficient and cost effective as possible.”

Prior to creating the visual, Samuel will often

receive a master plan and moodboard from the designer. “If I’m involved at an early stage, I can work at concept level, and the design will be more schematic, showing just shape and form, and will evolve into an elaborate visual once the project progresses.”

Most of the projects Samuel undertakes for garden designers are residential gardens, though he has also produced visuals for high profile commercial projects and show gardens. Last year, Samuel worked with garden designer Rae Wilkinson to create 3D visuals for her Breath of Fresh Air garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2016.

“It was a complicated project but in a good way – I learnt so much from it. Although the design appeared quite simple from an elemental

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THE VISUALS CAN BRING THE DESIGN TO LIFE AND OFFER A SENSE OF THE MOOD AND FEEL OF THE SPACE point of view, it had many undulating curves with a complicated Mobius sculpture, water, interesting textures and artificial illumination. Rae also wanted the garden to feel soft and calm, so bringing all of this together was a real challenge.”

The process started with creating a draft from Rae’s master plan, which looked at the form of the garden and shape of the hard landscaping.

Once the draft had been confirmed, structural elements such as trees and shrubs were added, then other areas were filled in with colour, shape and texture to reflect the planting. Rae intended for the garden to be illuminated at night, so night renders were created to reflect this.

With the number of hours that go into creating these visuals, the cost and benefits have to be worthwhile. “The key benefit is the communication it offers between designer, client and landscaping team, which imparts confidence. Clients often feel high quality visuals demonstrate professionalism, particularly when marketing or pitching for high profile work. The visuals can bring the design to life and offer a sense of the mood and feel of the space.”

This was illustrated during a recent project Samuel worked on where the client was evaluating two design options: one light and

open, the other intimate and enclosed. “I produced a matching set of visuals to compare both designs. The difference in feel was quite surprising and I believe it helped the client make their decision.”

So is 3D visualisation where Samuel sees the garden design industry heading? “It’s likely that it will evolve so that 3D work becomes more common. It can be quite complicated to use 3D design in the landscape, because it’s softer and organic, inevitably meaning it’s more complex – organic shapes are generally harder to draw. 3D design is becoming more accessible, though, as technology advances.

“There seems to be a growing appreciation of the value of a great garden design, so hopefully using 3D renders will help enhance the process and become more common within the industry.”

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NURTURE NEWS Training bursary launched by British Sugar TOPSOIL British Sugar TOPSOIL, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of topsoil to the construction, landscaping and amenity sectors, has announced the launch of The British Sugar TOPSOIL Training Bursary 2017 in celebratation of the company’s 20th anniversary.

Two bursaries, each of up to £500, will be awarded to pay for training courses in the greenkeeping, groundsmanship, landscape contracting or garden design sectors.

National TOPSOIL manager Andy Spetch commented: “Skills and training are fundamental to success in the sectors in which British Sugar TOPSOIL operates.

Where the cost of training is proving to be a barrier to achieving success I hope the bursary can go some way to helping overcome it. I’m very much looking forward to receiving applications from across the four sectors and expect to be inspired by the determination to succeed that will undoubtedly shine through.”

Bursary applications must be made online through the British Sugar TOPSOIL website, where full terms and conditions and an application form can be found.

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Wyevale Nurseries tree sales up by 22% Agrigem opens new ‘Gem House’ Wyevale Nurseries has recently Adam Dunnett, sales and announced its tree sales were up by 22% year on year from August 2016 to the end of January 2017.

Its tree sales have been driven by domestic landscapers and landscape contractors, who Wyevale Nurseries says are concerned with biosecurity.

Greenwood Plants speeds up the tender process Greenwood Plants, which specialises in plant supply for new build developments, development approaches and entrances, urban parks and open areas and standard plot planting, has developed a new web app called the ‘Tender Tool’.

The app is designed to make creating quotes for large planting schemes possible while out on site.

Landscapers, contract managers and new build site managers can walk through the planting

marketing director, said: “Trees are a sensitive subject when it comes to biosecurity. Nearly 90% of our tree sales come from UK grown stock; the other 10% is vigorously screened before entering the country.

“Sales growth has been generated by a mix of newer garden varieties, such as Acer rubrum ‘Brandywine’, Amelanchier x grand. ‘Robin Hill’ and Betula utilis jacquemontii.

“We’ve also seen a bit of a comeback from some old favourites such as Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’, Crataegus laevigate ‘Paul’s Scarlet’, Prunus ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and Prunus avium.” www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk

scheme on site, adding plants to the Tender Tool and building a quote using a tablet or smartphone.

Users can search Greenwood Plants’ catalogue, filtering by Latin name, match code and size to find what they are looking for. Quotes can also be edited and refined before submitting an order.

A full order history and invoices are recorded securely in the user’s account, and multiple users can be added to accounts which are part of a larger organisation. www.greenwoodplants.co.uk

Agrigem, supplier of agrochemicals, fertilisers, seeds and application equipment, has officially opened its ‘Gem House’, a new 6,000ft2 office and warehouse headquarters.

Founded by managing director Kieran Would in 2013, Agrigem has grown into a multi-million pound business. It has invested £750k in the relocation of its headquarters and includes 4,000ft2 of specialist racked warehouse space to house 185,000L of hazardous product, as well as 2,000ft2 of office space designed to accommodate 15 full time employees.

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Over the next six months we anticipate to dispatch around 25k individual parcels and around 600 pallets.” www.agrigem.co.uk

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HILLIER NURSERIES Pro Landscaper was invited to Hillier Nurseries’ open day in February and was treated to a tour of its sites as well as insight into its plans for a sustainable future The multi award-winning Hillier Nurseries held open days on 7 and 8 February at its plant nurseries based in Romsey, Hampshire.

Chairman Robert Hillier welcomed guests, giving a brief introduction at the Brentry nursery glasshouse. He shared the scale of the company’s growth since it was founded by Edwin Hillier in 1864; starting from a two acre nursery in Winchester accompanied by a florist’s shop, today Hillier Nurseries covers 60 acres of land over two production sites in Hampshire.

A tour by nursery manager Dave Hooker revealed the extent to which Hillier Nurseries is focusing on sustainability. Following the government’s call for horticultural use of peat to reduce to zero by 2030, Hillier is embarking on a major peat-free trial this year, as DEFRA continues to encourage manufacturers to take production of the finite resource more seriously.

The second half of the tour, led by Hillier Nurseries’ head of research and development Kevin Hobbs, highlighted the continued emphasis on plant innovations. A sneak preview was offered into some of the plants that will be launched at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017, including a new, as yet unnamed, ornamental tree for gardens. Visitors were also

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Alan Postill and Kevin Hobbs given a demonstration of the grafting technique by master propagator and plant breeder Alan Postill, who has worked for Hillier for 54 years.

Following the tour, acclaimed garden designer Sarah Eberle gave a talk on the inspiration behind

HILLIER IS EMBARKING ON A MAJOR PEAT-FREE TRIAL THIS YEAR the creation of Gold medal-winning show gardens. Having designed Hillier’s show garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016, which earnt the company its 71st consecutive Gold medal, Sarah is the lead designer again in 2017.

Sarah gave guests a first look at the 2017 Hillier Chelsea design, which will showcase new products by Hillier Nurseries and provide a space for the public to walk into. Describing the inspiration behind it, Sarah explained she wanted the garden to give visitors ‘a sense of discovery and journey around the garden, with an educational element, showing which plants can be grown next to each other’.

The core of the garden is a helical structure, inspired by the form of the Sixties Slinky toy of Sarah’s generation, which will lead to a water feature. Sub-stories will run throughout the garden, including those of environmental responsibilities, with products such as permeable resin bonded stone reflecting this.

Robert Hanson, policy coordinator at the HTA, then gave a presentation focused on Brexit and plant health. He called the UK ‘the world leader in the garden industry’ in a positive, if not slightly speculative, talk which suggested that an opportunity has arisen to source locally. A Plant Health Management System is currently being trialled in six UK nurseries, a logoed scheme which provides a framework for a system of best practice. The hope is that this scheme will be rolled out to all UK nurseries by 2018.

An enjoyable and enlightening day, we eagerly await the unveiling of Hillier’s floral exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017.

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Charlotte Rowe discusses the planting for a high profile private property in Surrey

We have recently finished building and planting a garden on a difficult irregular-shaped plot in Surrey.

The shape of the rear garden, in particular, needed to be regularised through both the design of the hard landscaping and through the planting layout, in order to make the space feel larger and longer.

The rear garden faces east but has limited light at the fringes of the garden, particularly at one end, so it was important that the planting varied according to a number of different light conditions. The front garden is also irregular in shape and faces west, and we also had to have a different planting palette across the central part and the edges.

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The client is high profile so needed a large amount of hedging and some mature trees to screen the garden from neighbours and the road, so this was a priority. It was decided that most of the site would be planted with mature Fagus sylvatica (beech) hedging, and that in addition to an avenue of flat-top plane trees (Platanus x acerifolia) which were planted to take the eyeline down the narrow garden, we would plant a number of other mature trees.

We planted two Cercidiphyllum japonicum, a Parrotia persica and a Sorbus aria ‘Majestica’ in the rear garden, plus a row of Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ along one boundary of both the front and rear gardens. In the front garden we placed two magnificent Zelkova serrata and another Parrotia persica on the front boundary,

as well as two wonderful multi-stem hornbeams (Carpinus betulus) with the ‘modern parterre’ which was made up of tables of low Taxus baccata and rows of Carex muskingumensis.

In the rear garden, much of the darker boundary beds were planted with shadetolerant planting. Large shapes and seasonal interest were introduced with Hebe parviflora angustifolia and Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’, combined with ferns including Asplenium scolopendrium, Polystichum setiferum ‘Pulcherrimum Bevis’ and Dryopteris wallichiana, and other plants to provide more seasonal interest such as Libertia grandiflora, Actaea matsumurae ‘White Pearl’ and Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’.

In addition to this, there are two contrasting areas of the planting which are of particular interest. The beds on one side of the water feature and the dining area have ‘cloud’ planting of different size globes to provide structure and a sense of enclosure. The species used include Ilex crenata, Prunus lusitanica and Taxus www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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baccata, depending on the light levels, and this range of plant species gives great character and interest. The effect is softened with the addition of groups of Hakonechloa macra planted amongst the globes.

Close to the house and in full sun, between two stone-clad terrace areas, is a small area of gravel with strips of stone running through it.

The gravel is punctuated with small clumps of sun-loving mounded shrubs such as Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’ and Laurus nobilis, sub shrubs Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ and Euphorbia seguieriana subsp. niciciana and herbs such as rosemary and Origanum laevigatum ‘Herrenhausen’. The planting appears to be almost ‘random’, softening the whole area immediately outside the house and acting as a break within a large expanse of hard landscaping.

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Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’, Rosmarinus officinalis, Origanum laevigatum ‘Herrenhausen’

ABOUT CHARLOTTE ROWE Established in 2004, Charlotte Rowe Garden Design offers a full service garden design to clients seeking beautiful and functional outside spaces.

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• Actaea matsumurae ‘White Pearl’ • Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ • Asplenium scolopendrium • Carpinus betulus • Carex muskingumensis • Cercidiphyllum japonicum • Dryopteris wallichiana • Euphorbia seguieriana subsp. niciciana • Fagus sylvatica hedging • Hakonechloa macra • Hebe parviflora angustifolia • Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ • Ilex crenata • Laurus nobilis • Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ • Libertia grandiflora • Origanum laevigatum ‘Herrenhausen’ • Parrotia persica • Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’ • Platanus x acerifolia • Polystichum setiferum ‘Pulcherrimum Bevis’ • Prunus lusitanica • Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ • Sorbus aria ‘Majestica’ • Taxus baccata • Zelkova serrata Pro Landscaper / March 2017 89

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Jamie Butterworth welcomes the arrival of spring by discussing his favourite ferns with fabulous fronds

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e’ve made it! Spring is finally here, and it’s such a relief to see the plants emerging from the sodden ground with enthusiasm and determination, gasping for air and ready to shine for another year.

The cold, dark days are behind us, and the first spring flowering perennials are starting to come into their own. Woodlanders make the most of increased light levels before the deciduous trees come into leaf, spring flowering bulbs seemingly pop up out of nowhere, and there’s a buzz of excitement about what’s to come.

A real highlight for me at this time of year is the unfurling fronds of deciduous ferns as they wake up from their winter hibernation, stretching themselves out like a dog after a

A REAL HIGHLIGHT FOR ME AT THIS TIME OF YEAR IS THE UNFURLING FRONDS OF DECIDUOUS FERNS AS THEY WAKE UP FROM THEIR WINTER HIBERNATION long sleep. There’s something so therapeutic and calming in watching a frond slowly unfurl.

Ferns are often one of our most asked for plants at the nursery, and yet they are the least understood. It’s very easy to just ‘stick a fern’ in the shady gap in the corner, without too much thought for which fern or why. We grow

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Blechnum penna-marina Ok, so not a deciduous fern, but I couldn’t write an article about ferns and not include this beauty. A low growing, evergreen fern that creates a matt of dark green fronds that age to a wonderful bronze maroon colour. Grows best in full to partial shade in poorly drained soil.

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a huge selection in a range of pot sizes from plugs right through to 20L monsters – and they’re always a favourite for visiting designers.

Below is a selection of my favourite ferns to sit back, grab a cuppa, and watch do their thing.

Matteuccia struthiopteris The shuttlecock fern which leads the way in spring. Typically the first of the ferns to emerge, erupting out of the ground like a majestic fountain. Growing to 1.5m tall, this fern thrives in partial shade and a moist but well drained soil.

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Osmunda regalis ‘Purpurascens’ A true monster of a fern, growing to an impressive 2m tall over time. Grows best in partial shade but can grow well in full sun if conditions are cool, and loves a nice damp soil. This slight twist on a traditional favourite has lush purple new growth and mid-ribs.

Onoclea sensibilis A brilliant deciduous fern that thrives in full to partial shade, requiring a moist soil to thrive and ideal for that damp patch where nothing else seems to grow. It does however have the name of ‘sensitive fern’ due to its tendency to go dormant if dry in the summer and the first frost.

Simple, elegant and effortlessly beautiful, it’s difficult not to fall for these prehistoric stunners as spring arrives.

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Onoclea sensibilis

ABOUT JAMIE BUTTERWORTH Graduating from RHS Garden Wisley with a distinction in summer 2015, avid plantsman Jamie now works as show plant manager at Hortus Loci, growing the plants for major ower shows such as RHS Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton. Jamie is a YoungHort associate director and RHS Young Ambassador, promoting horticulture to young people across the UK. Jamie is also a gardening broadcaster for BBC Radio London.

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Noel Kingsbury considers the trend for urban vegetable growing that has hit the UK, and the wider ramifications it has on the landscape industry

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rban vegetable growing is one of the great fashions of the last few years. Driven largely by concerns about sustainability, it has at times taken on a strong moralistic character, and attracted levels of support which at times have clouded people’s judgement. Home veg growing, in Britain at any rate, is strongly cyclical; no surprise that it has become popular in a time of austerity. Larger-scale projects have implications for planning and the landscape industry as a whole, so we need to stand back and look at what can be realistically achieved in the long term, rather than the shorter media-driven fashion cycle.

The original driver for urban veg growing was largely to reduce ‘food miles’. This concept is only one part of a larger sustainability equation, i.e. how we use resources to grow our food, and this larger equation tends to be forgotten, transport only being a tiny proportion of the energy budget. Another argument is that it helps modern consumers, and more critically their children, realise where their food comes from and what it looks like before its neatly packaged arrival in the supermarket.

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space. Most veg plants are not particularly attractive even when well grown and productive, and when neglected, they look terrible. Such plots always beg the question: who is going to come and harvest them?

Despite being in times of austerity, often the answer is no one, which makes the appearance of the plot even worse. The plants are frequently growing in raised beds, which in many public situations is a good idea; however the amount of timber used in construction then makes a mockery of any claims to sustainability.

TOO OFTEN I HAVE COME ACROSS SMALL PUBLIC PLANTING BEDS WITH A HALF-HEARTED COLLECTION OF BATTERED LOOKING AND NEGLECTED VEGETABLE PLANTS capacity for real long term development, reintegrating food production into the tapestry of urban life. Most of these projects are large scale and often have a social element, getting the long term unemployed or people with other problems into a supportive working environment. Where I think the movement has become unstuck can be seen in many of the smaller programmes. In particular, there is the idea that small spaces normally maintained by councils as grass or planted with bedding or shrubs, should be planted with vegetables.

The results are usually enthusiastically supported for the first couple of years, after which the volunteers who initiated the project move on or lose interest and the project goes into decline.

Vegetables, after all, need constant maintenance.

Too often I have come across small public planting beds with a half-hearted collection of battered looking and neglected vegetable plants with a lot of bare

I suspect the urban veg phenomenon will settle down to a few well-managed plots, run by people with a vested interest in their long term management. In terms of reducing food miles, it only makes sense to prioritise those crops which are low weight/high volume: salad and stir-fry crops and herbs. Many of these can be grown well in shallower soil than other crops, or indeed without soil at all, such as hydroponically.

‘Urban veg’ sounds like a good idea, but it’s often accompanied by too much of what can only be described as ‘hopeless idealism’. Well chosen however, in terms of both placement and crops, they could play a long term – if small – part in our urban landscapes.

Left: Vegetables and herbs in a square in Bristol, off to a precarious start in a high visibility situation where shrubs or perennials would offer greater durability and far more visual interest

ABOUT NOEL KINGSBURY Noel Kingsbury has been involved in the horticulture industry since the mid Eighties as a nurseryman, garden designer and writer, with features appearing in The Garden, The Daily Telegraph and Gardens Illustrated. He has played a major role in introducing the British gardening public and the horticulture profession to naturalistic planting with a series of books since the mid Nineties, four of which he has written with Dutch designer Piet Oudolf.

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PALM PLEASURES Ian Drummond

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here’s nothing quite like looking up at the palm trees that line Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. They are so magnificently tall, the experience is powerful and giddying, like looking up at a skyscraper. It could be the cornflower blue Californian sky behind them, or the gentle rhythmic movement of their fronds, or just the general vibe of easy, relaxed happiness that pervades everything as you stand in Pacific Palisades Park. It’s hard to say; it’s probably a combination of everything, the multi-sensory experience that makes that visual impact so powerful. It stays with you, too, perfectly preserved in your head, ready to be reassembled in picture-perfect high definition even as you shuffle through passport control back at Heathrow.

Those enormous palms are Phoenix canariensis (date palm) – instantly recognisable and as ubiquitous as they are iconic. Palms like this are never a cliché, because they imbue the essence of all that’s good in life: warmth, sunshine, good times and happiness.

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PALMS LIKE THIS ARE NEVER A CLICHÉ, BECAUSE THEY IMBUE THE ESSENCE OF ALL THAT’S GOOD IN LIFE: WARMTH, SUNSHINE, GOOD TIMES AND HAPPINESS outside space is transformative – you hardly need anything else. The space would have to be big (the palms in California probably took 100 years to get to that size, but even so, we’re not talking small-scale planting here) and planting in a container isn’t going to last for more than a few years. But if you get the opportunity to influence the design of an interior space, find a way to build in an area for deep planting and put one of these in. The reward is more than worth it.

A few pointers for their care: fertile, welldrained loam is essential and plenty of sunlight is a must. Keep the trunk tidy, remove damaged fronds and take away the flowers – they’re an unnecessary embellishment and their rusty colour detracts from the verdant green fronds.

For similar effect but on a smaller scale, the Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan palm) is also in a league of its own. The Chusan palm is as recognisable in its own way as the date palm, but their glory comes from leaves that slowly emerge, pale and sword-like from the top of the trunk, before dramatically opening out like the most beautiful fan, deepening in colour to vivid green. Once a year you’ll see the most curious, fish-shaped flowers appear from the top of the trunk, but opinion is generally divided on their peculiar beauty. If they don’t appeal, just take them away and all that growing energy will be redirected to the foliage, so it’s a win-win.

Keep this beauty in a sunny spot with rich and fertile soil which must be kept moist at all times. Be ruthless about removing any damaged leaves, keep it looking at its lush and perfect best, and like those dreamy Californian palms, you’ll have a focal point that keeps on giving.

ABOUT IAN DRUMMOND Ian Drummond is the creative director of Indoor Garden Design, Europe’s leading interior landscape design company. Based in Highgate, north London, IGD has been bringing nature into offices for over 40 years.

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GLENDALE HORTICULTURE Despite coming together as an official entity only four years ago, Glendale Horticulture has over a century’s worth of experience under its belt. The company is an amalgamation of three nurseries, giving it impressive regional coverage, with sites in the Midlands, north west and south of England and national distribution across the UK Glendale Horticulture is part of the Parkwood Group, which boasts a turnover of £150m. Its sister company, Glendale Managed Services (GMS), is one of the largest specialist green service providers in the UK, and the initial acquisition of Coblands Nurseries in 2005 was partly to internally supply GMS’s contracts. This now only makes up 10% of Glendale Horticulture’s total production, as the company has grown popular among trade professionals.

Operating out of two 25 acre sites in Kent, Coblands Nurseries has over 50 years’ experience, and Glendale Horticulture endeavours to consolidate it into one large site in Kent within the next five years. In the meantime, it has acquired two further nurseries – Merediths Nurseries in 2011, with eight sites across the midlands and the south, and the two sites in Lancashire that make up Mahood Brothers, purchased two years later.

All three nurseries now fall under the Glendale Horticulture brand, which grows around 18m plants every year.

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centres, the other two sites’ main client base is landscapers, contractors and local authorities, with garden design considered a growth.

With this in mind, Glendale Horticulture now offers a bespoke service to garden designers, headed by Lewis Normand “We supply plants to designers for RHS shows and large commercial projects, and recognised the need to look after this part of the business,” says Lewis. “Garden Lewis Normand designers have a requirement for a particular service, and may need some guidance on what’s available.”

WE SUPPLY PLANTS TO DESIGNERS FOR RHS SHOWS, AND RECOGNISED THE NEED TO LOOK AFTER THIS PART OF THE BUSINESS With a degree in garden design, as well as practicing as a garden designer for some GMS contracts, Lewis has a wealth of experience in the field, and is passing this along to competing young designers at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park each year. For the past four years, the nursery has supplied the winner of the RHS Young Designer of the Year competition, and prior to the show Lewis will meet with the designer to discuss plant specifications, the importance of having the plants contract grown for shows, and how the relationship works between designer and supplier.

To further improve Glendale Horticulture’s offering to garden designers, it’s developing an area at its plant centre in Sevenoaks. “It’s to give our customers a focused collection of plants, a core range of what they buy regularly, as well as some interesting plants to be featured in designs. We can create demonstration displays for inspiration.”

This is just one offering to look forward to from the company this year – Glendale Horticulture is producing a new plant directory, highlighting many new additions and a comprehensive list of what the nursery produces.

The production plan will also be changing.

Regional sales manager Lorraine Hartley explains: “When the three nurseries came together, they were all growing the same crops, so we’ve decided to allocate certain crops to each site. In the north, we will produce a variety of tough, hardy shrubs, whereas in the south we will focus on the herbaceous.”

Glendale Horticulture will be focusing on this whilst preparing to supply all of the RHS shows this year. 2017 is set to be an exciting year for the nursery, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.

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MATURE TREES TOP TIPS Industry experts offer their top advice for choosing and planting mature trees

NEW WOOD TREES Philip Nieuwoudt, managing director “The popularity of trees has an undeniable link to their size and scale. As a result there is a high demand for more mature trees, and the unfortunate reality is that maturity costs.

It takes some time for trees to reach maturity, and there are additional costs of handling and transporting larger specimens. One way to combat this is to choose a multi-stem tree. When it comes to impact, multi-stem trees will give you the biggest bang for your buck. Instead of a single vertical stem, a multi-stem has three, five or seven stems, which grow and spread to enhance the overall presence of the tree. The stems also act to broaden the canopy of the tree, giving it a size worthy of a much older specimen.”

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ENGLISH WOODLAND Judith Peate, sales advisor “Take time to listen to the client and make sure the trees fit the brief. Consider the site for soil type, aspect and the space available for the tree’s ultimate height and shape. Will the tree perform a function such as screening, or is the aesthetic appeal the most important aspect? Who will be using the area? Is it paved? Is there access for machinery either at planting time or for future maintenance? Getting the detailed requirements right to start with should lead to better sourcing and selection of species.”

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WYKEHAM MATURE PLANTS Adam Smith, general manager “When choosing a semi-mature tree for a landscaping project, it’s essential to know the conditions on site and select species accordingly.

Drainage issues can be addressed, localised soil structure can be improved, and proper site preparation of the planting area will of course aid establishment, but the underlying soil conditions in terms of soil type, pH and so on will eventually win out, not to mention elevation, exposure, risk of contamination from grit salt, etc. Therefore, choose the right tree for the right place, ensure an appropriate aftercare schedule and, if in doubt, discuss options with your supplying nursery.”

WWW.WYKEHAMMATUREPLANTS.CO.UK XXXXXXX GRIFFIN NURSERIES Mark Grumbley, sales manager “Be honest about what the tree planting is trying to achieve – many deciduous types may be more successful for screening than monolithic conifers.

Think about position, exposure and in particular proximity to buildings. Olea excels in an urban microclimate but is hopeless exposed to the UK’s prevailing winds. Alnus will tolerate pollution, but quickly starts to lean away from close buildings.

Soil type is critical to tree choice – heavy clay is not going to work for Japanese maples, unless serious soil improvements are undertaken. Always think about drainage; too much water will be deadlier than not enough in a drought.”

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NURTURE CROCUS Peter Clay, co-founder “Once you have considered soil type, climate, eventual height and spread, and impact on the environment, always go for form and try to find a tree that will delight and inform future generations. Nurserymen will always grow a few unusual things because it’s in their nature to grow plants they love rather than what sells: the Malus, Acers, Amelanchiers, Prunus and Magnolias are the default for most.

So next time you have a project with potential, research your options. As well as Cercidiphyllum, Parrotia and Arbutus think about Cladastris and Maytenus, Styrax or Halesia, Staphylea and Stuartia; even Tetradium. They’re out there waiting at 18-20cm girth or more, and they’re beautiful – I’ve seen them.”

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PROVENDER NURSERIES Liz Hughes, marketing “I am all for multistem trees myself.

When selecting, look for a good stem that will create a stunning plant as it matures.

A true multi-stem tree should have a main trunk that divides into at least three good sturdy branches just above the soil level.

Check for crossing branches and remove them. Lower branches can also be removed to create a planting space underneath the branches – a favourite in show gardens. Malus are the tree of the moment as the flowers, leaves and fruit provide long seasons of interest and are attractive to garden designers, insects and birds alike.”

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PRACTICALITY BROWN LTD Steve Vincent, horticulture sales advisor “Practicality Brown has many years of expertise and experience in selecting the best quality trees available, whether it’s for use as a focal point, screening out an unwanted view or for a grand avenue. From the beginning, it’s important to be clear about what the tree is there to achieve and think about the people who will be using that landscape. After this come the considerations of location, orientation, soil type, localised weather and planting theme; the most suitable tree(s) can then be selected to ensure the planting scheme is a success.”

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BARCHAM TREES PLC Ellen Carvey, sales manager “Make a list of the five most important qualities you would like the tree to have.

Order them with the most important at the top, least at the bottom, with the top two characteristics being requirements that must be achieved, such as mature height, spread or deciduous. Take five trees that you would consider suitable and use your list to determine which fulfils the most categories or at least the top two, plus one other. If you don’t match three, seek another five trees to compare to your criteria list. It’s always best to work with nature and find the right tree for the right place, and this is a handy mechanism to help achieve this.”

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AGRUMI LTD Stanley Jackson, director “Mature trees are investments and talking points in any scheme – just look at the press coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show each year. Our top tip is to maximize this by choosing something unusual and impactful.

The mature specimens of Davidia involucrata ‘Sonoma’ (Chinese dove tree) are quick to flower, giving a fairly instant return on your choice. This is something we recommend to any landscaper looking to provide a highly impactful feature and we at Agrumi provide these specimens to a high standard.”

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GREEN MILE TREES Christopher Scott, managing director “The secret is that there is no secret. Careful preliminary work is crucial – get the basics right. Time spent assessing the site is always time well spent.

Make sure you know what the drainage is like and what the soil characteristics are – texture, depth, pH, compaction etc. Some of these can be treated, but you must know where to start from. Do all this before you even think of the tree itself.”

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Catherine MacDonald Show gardens

Landform Consultants Ltd If you’re asking me what my favourite hedging plant is then I would say Taxus baccata (yew). It’s evergreen, clips well and being a dark green colour provides a great backdrop to other plants. However, obviously, in a show garden the plant species you choose needs to work within your garden brief, so other species might be more applicable. Another popular hedging plant at RHS Chelsea is Carbines betulus (hornbeam) – this is regularly used and indeed I used it on my Hartley Botanic garden last year.

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Adele Ford Garden Design Hedges that do well on the coast are pretty tough and this normally makes them quite unfriendly, such as the Ulex, Ilex and Hippophae, and as I do gardening I like to stay clear of things that hurt! I’ve used on many occasions on the Kent and East Sussex coasts Quercus ilex as my form of hedging; it’s the only oak suitable as clipped heading, perfect for large topiary.

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Aralia Garden Design Many of the species we use on the ground can be quite happily elevated to roof terraces. One key concern is how hedging ill co e ith the dryin e ect o the ind, and the harsh environment that often accompanies a roof terrace, so any hedging plant that generally does well in coastal conditions is likely to be suitable for a roof terrace. We have used Taxus bacatta, Buxus sempervirens, Photinia ‘Red Robin’, Lonicera pileata and Cornus sibirica which have all proved highly successful.

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I’ve never been good at handling heights. At the age of six I found myself peering, frozen, off the top diving board at our local swimming pool. I’d managed to slip away from my mum and climbed what felt like 100 miles up in the air – I was saved, thankfully, by a lifeguard before I could jump!

There’s something about landscapes at height that seem to cradle us. They encompass our hesitant steps out towards the edge, giving us the feeling of being rooted on the ground when we’re actually many storeys in the air.

Over the last year I’ve been fortunate enough to work on some fantastic rooftop garden designs. In a ‘normal’ garden, you tend to have many changes in levels, which challenges a lighting designer to safely and subtly light and lead the eyes around the garden. Rooftops are slightly different; on the whole they’re flat and most planting is in feature pots or living walls.

The construction challenges are many.

Areas tend to be divided up to increase year-round usability, with terraces defined as outdoor kitchen areas, sun bathing terraces or general entertaining areas.

Last summer we were involved in a rooftop garden in Mayfair, London. It was designed by James Aldridge and constructed by The Outdoor Room. Its purpose was staff enjoyment and an entertaining area for informal business meetings.

The lighting challenges on the project involved defining the different terrace areas and creating some height in the space. James chose to use light sticks, thin fiberglass rods installed into a weighted base. The rods are then illuminated from below, creating a vertical screen of light.

It’s a very clever way of defining space.

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When designing rooftop lighting, there a few particular challenges, the biggest being exposure to external influences. Rain, wind, sun and snow tend to be the main adversaries.

Correct choices of light fittings and materials are paramount to extend the client’s enjoyment and reduce ongoing maintenance. We try to design every roof terrace so that lighting maintenance is minimal.

CORRECT CHOICES OF LIGHT FITTINGS AND MATERIALS ARE PARAMOUNT TO EXTEND THE CLIENT’S ENJOYMENT AND REDUCE ONGOING MAINTENANCE

Our best friend is by far 316 stainless steel.

It’s the same material that they make boat and ship fittings from. Many quality manufacturers are now wise to the detrimental long term effects of exposure to the elements, so rather than scrimp on quality, they set their stall out at the higher end of the market. Yes, it comes at a price, but very rarely are the costs unjustified.

When I’m fitting a deck light overlooking a beach in the Windward Islands, I have to remember the hurricanes they will need to withstand. Spending an extra £70 per fitting isn’t a hard choice.

I’ve learnt over the years that it’s far better to sell your business on its high quality than to compete at a lower level on price alone. When we receive a lighting enquiry, it’s one of the first conversations I’ll have: we are not the cheapest, never will be, and never could be. Do it once, do it right. That’s why the products I specify are always tried and tested by us. I see many failed light fittings, and the challenge is then finding spare parts that can be used to maintain them.

We want our lighting to look just as good in five years as it did the day we finished it.

ABOUT ROBERT WEBBER Robert Webber is the founder of Scenic Lighting, a specialist exterior lighting company based in Berkshire.

He designs and installs garden lighting throughout the UK and internationally. Robert can be contacted on rob@ sceniclighting.com or via his mobile on 07766 051 000.

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RAISE THE ROOF Paul Newman starts a three-part series beginning with the benefits of roof terraces and the logistics of tackling their builds

So, you get a call from a new client for a roof terrace consultation. You get to the site and look up. The first thoughts are: how will I get everything up there? Where will the guys park?

If it’s an apartment block, how will I keep the other tenants happy? What about deliveries? It’s

it into the job – it doesn’t cost much, your client will thank you for being thoughtful and professional, and there will be no costly and time-consuming work to walls and furnishings afterwards.

If the build is higher up in a shared apartment block then I would suggest a furniture hoist; a great time-saving piece of THE STARTING POINT equipment and the only practical solution.

FOR ANY ROOF TERRACE This large telescopic platform is capable of WORK SHOULD BE THE lifting 400kg to 35m. Parking in towns is always EXISTING ROOF STRUCTURE a pain, so again, a bit of forward planning pays AND ITS LOAD-BEARING off. The furniture hoist company will probably ask for two parking spaces so they can CAPACITIES manoeuvre the vehicle, but actually only take very different to ground level up one space. Use the other for storing your landscaping, which usually has easy materials close to the hoist for easy access and doesn’t cause problems handling. If you’re clearing things off with deliveries to site. the roof first, suspend another parking For smaller, low-level roof terraces bay and use this to stack the waste in domestic situations, most can material, or better still, have your truck be accessed via the internal stairs. or waste collection company ready.

Careful consideration should be Ask your client to notify any taken to protect the client’s property. tenants that may be affected by Internal floor and stair protection By this, I mean protection for stairs, the build or leave a notice in the door frames, architraves and any lobby with your contact details. Politeness costs vulnerable corners. nothing and it may also entice others to look It pays to spend a few hours the into having their roof terrace transformed with day before starting to fit carpet your company. If they see the job is being protection film and heavy duty handled professionally and with minimal corner protectors. No matter how fuss, you may have just bagged yourself careful you may think you are, long another client. lengths of decking seem to have a ABOUT PAUL NEWMAN habit of bashing themselves into

Many properties, particularly in built up environments, don’t have gardens at ground level but may still have an outside space, usually with direct access. These spaces can range from a tiny balcony in a block of flats, to a substantial roof terrace in a penthouse apartment or a corporate development that caters for functions.

More often than not these are neglected or, at best, used to catch a few hours of sun or for the occasional barbecue in our less than tropical climate. Personal outdoor space in a city is precious and should be exploited to its full potential, whatever the size.

Roof terraces make great outdoor spaces, often with fantastic views that ground level gardens can’t offer. When thinking about the design and construction for a roof terrace there are a number of key points to take into consideration, particularly if you are planning on using different materials, as weight can be an issue. The starting point for any potential roof terrace work should be the existing roof structure and its load-bearing capacities. This is best calculated by a structural engineer. In general, newer properties are fine due to modern Materials loaded building techniques and onto the hoist for a fifth floor build materials, but period properties may need additional support so it’s well worth Planters and compost stacked neatly against the property seeking advice for best practice. www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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BALANCING ACT Sean Butler explains the importance of creating and maintaining a good work/life balance, and how that will positively affect your business These three words are important. Read them twice and ask yourself: ‘Do I have a good work/life balance?’

What is the recipe for a successful work/life balance? Most of you reading this article will be business owners, landscapers or designers, some of you will be one-person businesses and others multiple-person, but the answer is the same for everyone: a culture of good communication.

One day a long time ago, a good friend of mine who works in the city as a fund manager said to me, ‘you haven’t got a business unless the business runs itself.’

Good communication starts with you, even if you’re a one-person business. It’s easier to start good communication at the beginning of a new process and not halfway through – people resist change, so starting as you mean to go on is the best way forward. You set clear boundaries and manage expectations.

Take time to explain to every new client how you operate, down to the stage by stage process of how you work. Creating and maintaining a good work/life balance takes discipline and time management. It’s all too easy to try and fit everything in, but you end up sacrificing what you set out to do in your downtime. A good business is always busy, so don’t worry about trying to clear your workload – you’ve set up your business to work in your favour and give you a great work/life balance.

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IS THIS YOU? The phone rings. “Hello, Mr. Client – yes, I can come this evening (as you, Mr. Client, work all day). Yes, I can come Saturday (as you, Mr. Client, work all week).”

DO YOU WISH THIS WAS YOU? The phone rings. “Hello Mrs. Client, thank you for calling us today. I would be more than happy to come over and see you – I can do any Tuesday or Thursday between 10am and 3.30pm, 3.30pm being my last appointment. No, I’m sorry – I don’t work weekends.”

You’ve organised your working week into time managed days. Mondays are for site visits, meeting key staff and office essentials, Tuesdays and Thursdays are for client meetings, Wednesdays are for designing and on Fridays you’re in the office or doing whatever you do that gets you organised.

First is good communication, setting out your stall here to manage client’s expectations, and saying that you have an organised approach to business and that you are not available 24/7.

Filter this down through your business. With calls, emails and texts constantly within arm’s reach, it can be difficult to avoid working 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Some of my most creative ideas are often thought up whilst cooking, relaxing in the garden or training for my next triathlon. Without a work/ life balance and that crucial time and space to think, process and recharge, our work ultimately suffers. We need to avoid burning out.

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ABOUT SEAN BUTLER Sean Butler is a landscape designer and director of Cube 1994. With a background in civil engineering, Sean has an in-depth understanding of the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built landscape. www.cube1994.com

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RESIN BOUND Pro Landscaper showcases eight projects in which resin bound paving was the ideal solution for each scenario’s challenges

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CLEARSTONE Resin Bound Paving The brief was to transform the development site at Wheathampstead into a garden with a swimming pool. One of the challenges was a preservation order on several large trees in the driveway. The root protection zone on a stunning Blue Atlas Cedar was enormous and she needed a porous, e i le a in Clearstone resin o nd was the solution, approved by local lannin a thorities, ith the e i ility to be laid around tree roots and allowing air and water to circulate to the roots.

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THE YORKSHIRE RESIN COMPANY LTD Resin Bound Bradford City Council needed a product as an alternative to flags, block paving and tarmac. It had to be aesthetically pleasing, durable, porus, non-slip and easy to maintain.

A resin bound system was installed by the Yorkshire Resin Company which fit the specification. It was decided to use two complementing colours to achieve the desired effect and finish. The total area of 234m² was completed within two days.

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When looking for a quality driveway finish to enhance its prestige, our client chose a Resin Bound Stone surface, supplied and fitted by Resin Driveways R Us. A Resin Bound Driveway is functional and durable as well as providing a natural, seamless finish which fits the aesthetic of the project. Our Resin Bound Stone surfaces are fully permeable, SUDS compliant and come with a ten year warranty. The client chose from a wide range of colours and textures to work with the impressive building.

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SURESET PERMEABLE PAVING Resin Bound Paving A resin bound accessible footpath was implemented into the newly landscaped garden at Ferndown Manor care home in Bournemouth. A practical pathway of 255m² of natural aggregate in Norwegian Pearl leads to seating areas, private patios and planted areas. his a in co es in a ide ran e o te t res and colo rs and o ers an year guarantee. It is UV stable and easy to clean, making it suitable for this application.

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ADDAGRIP TERRACO LTD Terrabound Resin Bound Porous Surfacing This project was based in Horatio’s Garden to the Scottish National Spinal Injuries Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. The garden is divided into six distinct areas including a therapy garden and a main courtyard garden. As part of the design, the pathways had to be comfortable underfoot leading to echo the curves of the garden.

Addagrip approved contractor Resarf Flooring Ltd was appointed by Endrick Landscapes to install Terrabound Resin Bound porous surfacing in a Chocolate lend to the co rtyard and pathways, providing an attractive, low maintenance surface incorporating natural aggregates which will allow access to the garden all year round.

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THE RESIN MILL Titanium (UV) Resin Bound Lee Bestall at Inspired Garden Design transformed an area at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show into a show-stopping feature with the use of Titanium (UV) resin bound paving from The Resin Mill. With its matrix like structure and strong polyurethane bonds, the resin provided a durable and permeable walkway as well as being highly decorative. Titanium (UV) was chosen for its contemporary aesthetic and to show how eco paving can e sed e ecti ely to co at dull landscapes in urban areas. All resin bound colours are available in 4m² kit format, for ease of use in commercial settings.

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As noise reduction becomes a greater focal point for local councils and contractors, Pro Landscaper looks into how manufacturers of petrol powered machines are working with the HSE Buy Quiet scheme to rival quieter alternatives There are a number of factors swaying contractors from petrol powered machinery into the arms of its battery powered rivals. One such factor is the huge disparity in noise output, which is key when it comes to working in public spaces and built up communities.

This has become an area to which manufacturers have to pay attention. Low noise levels present an array of benefits to contractors, including extended working hours and a reduction in acoustic trauma for those working with the machinery. In an effort to improve this, manufacturers are integrating more technologically advanced engines into their products, featuring electronic fuel injection systems to ensure they are able to operate efficiently at a lower RPM and reduce noise.

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FOR EVERY 3DB REDUCTION IN NOISE OUTPUT, THE ACOUSTIC PRESSURE ON CLOSE RANGE USERS IS HALVED There is a limitation on the extent to which manufacturers can reduce noise output, as end users are largely responsible, says Angus Lindsay of idverde UK: “It has to be appreciated that it’s not always the engine which causes the noise. Eliminating the sound from cutting mechanisms and blower impellors is difficult, but with good maintenance even the noise from petrol power machines can be reduced.

Appropriate use of machinery by the operator can also greatly reduce noise.”

A recently launched campaign in the UK is the Buy Quiet scheme, led by the International Institute of Noise Control Engineering (I-INCE).

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manufacturers and advising on how to market quieter machinery to end users. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is backing this campaign by actively working with European and global partner organisations to develop and promote Buy Quiet internationally.

Large machinery is often a culprit of disruption. One harmful effect is the reduction of wildlife activity, with multiple studies showing a reduction in animal mating and increase in migration of birds from areas with high noise pollution. GreenMech is one manufacturer working with the Buy Quiet scheme; the noise output of its woodchippers and shredders is significantly reduced from around 120dB to 114dB. It has been proven that for every 3dB reduction in noise output, the acoustic pressure on close range users is halved.

Martin Lucas, sales director at GreenMech, says: “The addition of heat management fans fitted on the drive shaft makes a significant difference. This pulls the hot air from the engine into the chipper chamber, causing the air flow for the discharge chute to increase, meaning engine revs are reduced by up to 400rpm and noise is decreased significantly.”

The development of quieter machinery will continue to prosper as its positive externalities are given greater publicity from the Buy Quiet scheme, and as contractors learn the multitude of benefits that quiet machinery can provide.

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His naturalistic style of planting, where plant combinations are based upon form and structure, and “colour is best seen as an added extra, the icing on the cake, a seasonal gift and a psychological bonus” inspired me. In particular, the use of drifts and the blending of grasses and seed heads throughout the seasons to create aesthetic interest year round was something that I had to witness, so I took myself off to Wisley at different times of the year, each visit as surprising and exciting as the next.

NATURALISTIC PLANTING Having grown up on the Wiltshire/Dorset border where the gardens constituted a typical and traditional English garden approach to design, I had never seen anything like this before.

This planting style and the blending of species seeks to mimic the complexities and diversity of the natural world, which can be both sustainable in terms of longevity and an important source for supporting biodiversity, something that is close to my heart (thanks in part to Sir David Attenborough popping up during my childhood and sparking my love for the natural world).

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THIS IS A REMARKABLE BOOK AND MANAGES TO COMBINE THE COMPLEXITIES OF WILDFLOWER PLANTING STYLES IN A STRAIGHT-FORWARD YET ENLIGHTENING MANNER

seen as increasingly valuable. Wherever possible I implement a naturalistic approach to planting and particularly like the concept of ‘re-wilding’ and connecting people to nature – a move away from lollipop trees and manicured lawns that seem to populate much of our built-up areas. I’m drawn to this refreshing style which looks to work with and reflect nature, rather than trying to tame it in some manner.

This spurred my reading of ‘Planting: A New Perspective’ by the joint champions of naturalistic planting, Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury. It has the beauty of an almost miniature coffee table book with stunning images of Piet’s work, whilst being a fantastic read with informative text from Noel Kingsbury.

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This book allows you into Oudolf’s design process. With beautifully revealing hand drawn planting plan extracts and stunning snapshots of his finished schemes, backed up with Kingsbury’s narrative, this book gives the reader an insight into these complex schemes. It’s as if you’ve been given a secret recipe.

This is a remarkable book and is the first that I’ve come across that manages to combine the complexities of wildflower planting styles whilst describing them in a straight-forward yet enlightening manner. If, like so many of us, you don’t have a great deal of time to read, the images alone make it a fantastic coffee table book which transports you to an enchanting wilderness.

ABOUT THE BOOK Internationally-renowned landscape designer Piet Oudolf alongside garden designer and writer Noel Kingsbury wrote ‘Planting: A New Perspective’, published in 2013. The book has become an indispensable resource for horticulturists looking to create gardens incorporating elements of biodiversity, with extensive plant knowledge throughout and examples of Oudolf and Kingsbury’s own projects.

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TRADING WITH KEBUR GARDEN MATERIALS Pro Landscaper spoke with Kebur’s Ellie Sawdy about the company’s products and what it can offer landscapers

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including aggregates, fencing, natural stone and paving. We also stock our own products to reduce lead times for orders.

Can you tell us a little about Kebur?

Kebur is a family run business that was established over 60 years ago. It started out as a landscaping business and developed Ellie Sawdy into a supplier of garden products, and has now progressed into producing its own product lines, such as paving slabs, to go alongside the other brands it stocks. These include Thakeham Tiles, Bradstone, Long Rake Spar and Grange Fencing.

What are the main products you sell?

A wide range of products for hard landscaping

Do you provide samples?

We do provide samples for our new porcelain range and artificial grass.

However, we recommend that customers purchase full sized slabs to get a better idea of how the products will look. We also have one indoor and two outdoor showrooms displaying our product ranges including our latest paving.

Have you got anything new coming in the next few months?

Our new porcelain range came out in January and we’re focusing on promoting that at the moment. It’s available in a large range of colours, finishes and sizes from Spain and Italy.

We will also be making additions to our natural stone line, including Brazilian Slate.

Do you offer a trade discount?

Yes, we do provide this across our entire range of products.

How do you promote the business?

Three years ago we launched our new e-commerce orientated website, allowing us to receive nationwide orders, increase profits and improve greater brand awareness. We also post demonstration videos via

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our YouTube channel and on the website to improve Kebur’s SEO. We advertise our latest products through social media platforms with icons for our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages on the back of our brochures.

We also utilise advertising space in magazines and attend trade shows, such as FutureScape, for further promotion. Additionally, we also advertise on our local radio station, Eagle Radio, and regularly post on the blog which we have on our website. We keep our existing customers in tune with our activities by sending out newsletters once a month with our latest offers.

How does the landscaping side of your business affect your trade with customers?

Our landscaping business is a branch of Kebur, but we have a separate office, manager and communication line so there is a clear differential. We consider this side of the business to be good advertising, as our landscaping company uses Kebur products in its projects which showcases them well.

Do you supply nationwide?

Yes, we do. We have our own fleet of vehicles that will supply within a 30 mile radius of our location, and then we use a courier service for any location beyond that.

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SALES – SOFT FRUIT

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XL Soft Fruits is looking for a confident, self-motivated person to retain and develop sales for this rapidly expanding company. A smart appearance and a working knowledge of the growing/management side of soft fruit growing is highly desirable. You will be working from home and covering Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East Hants, Middlesex, Essex and Suffolk. You must be familiar with the common MS office software as there will be a degree of record keeping and reporting involved. A company car, telephone and expenses will be provided and salary will depend on age and experience.

Butler Landscapes is a triple RHS Gold medal winning team carrying out predominantly large domestic projects, and are currently seeking an experienced landscape foreman with the ability to manage on site projects to a high standard and liaise with clients. Excellent communication and man management skills are essential for this position. The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years’ experience working in a similar role, good timekeeping and organisational skills, and a full clean driving licence.

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KNOTWEED AREA TECHNICIAN

EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST

Japanese Knotweed Ltd specialises in the control and eradication of Japanese Knotweed throughout the UK. The company is currently recruiting for an area technician based in the Manchester area. The region to be covered in this role will be the north west of England and the Yorkshire and Humber region. The role will involve spraying Knotweed at residential and commercial properties, the application of herbicide using a knapsack sprayer and an injection gun, taking pictures and recording the work carried out at each property and occasional undergrowth clearance work.

Down to Earth Gardening Ltd is a well-established gardening company working throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. The company currently has a position available is for an experienced horticulturist, required for garden maintenance and soft landscaping. Four years’ minimum experience essential, as is SVQ Level 2 in Horticulture and competency certificates in herbicide spraying and chainsaw use.

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XL SOFT FRUITS Location: Kent

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LONGACRES LANDSCAPES Location: Surrey

Longacres Landscapes is currently looking to recruit a landscaping team leader to take charge of a team based out of Bagshot, Surrey. Working mainly around Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, the ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of all aspects of hard and soft landscaping.You should be well organised, motivated and able to manage your own time efficiently.You will be able to bring projects to completion working to a deadline, and should have good client facing and communication skills. A full driving licence is desirable, own transport is not essential so long as you can be at the yard in Bagshot.

BUTLER LANDSCAPES Location: Shropshire and surrounding areas

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KARV LANDSCAPES Location: Essex

Karv Landscapes is seeking a highly skilled landscaper/landscape site manager. The ideal candidate will be able to undertake paving, brickwork, timber work and ground works to a high standard and have excellent client liaison and plan interpretation skills. An in-depth knowledge of plants and competent machinery use would be an added advantage. A minimum of five years’ experience and a full UK driving licence is required.

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HARD LANDSCAPER

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New Form Landscapes is currently looking for a hard landscaper to join the team in St Albans. Reporting to the company director, you will be responsible for ensuring productive and quality workmanship on hard landscaping installations across St Albans, North London and the Home Counties. You will be well organised and able to work on your own initiative to see projects through from start to finish. There is a potential to work up to a foreman position for the right candidate. Three years’ minimum experience in hard landscaping is required.

Glendale offers innovative solutions for the total management and maintenance of the green environment.The sales director position is an exciting new role within the core Glendale business, created to focus and strengthen the company sales culture, develop growth from the existing services within the organisation and seek synergistic diversification opportunities.

Reporting to the sales and marketing director, the post holder will take full responsibility for developing and achieving the national sales targets that underpin business growth and profitability.They will be involved in high level sales strategy whilst remaining hands-on.

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NEW FORM LANDSCAPES Location: Hertfordshire

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As employer of the year for Cherwell and BALI award winners, we are looking for a skilled hard landscaper to lead one of our teams building beautiful and highly prestigious gardens in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. The position requires a candidate with proven experience in all aspects of landscaping, excellent man management/developing and nurturing skills, strong client liaison skills, ability to read and interpret scale drawings and keeping a commercial overview at all stages of each build. A full UK driving licence is required.

We are looking for an experienced hard landscaper. This is a permanent position and the successful candidate will be working on high quality private projects in and around Edinburgh. Hard landscaping experience is essential and foreman skills would be an advantage. Applicants must be able to work from detailed designs and have a can-do attitude. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very reputable company and to be involved in creating prestige projects. Uniform, PPE and vehicle provided, 29 day holiday allowance.

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Topiarus horticulture Ltd maintains the gardens and grounds of a number of corporate and private clients across Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. Due to continued expansion, we are looking for new gardeners to join the team and help maintain a variety of beautiful gardens to a high standard. You will be experienced in gardening and soft landscaping, have good plant knowledge and work well in a team and on your own. You will also need to be able to effectively communicate with clients and be comfortable working with a range of garden machinery.

We are an award-winning domestic landscape and design company, and we are currently looking for a soft landscaper / nurseryman to join our team in Worcestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic plantsman with an eye for detail. Duties will include time being split between our own retail / large specimen shrub nursery, our three acre show garden and the soft landscape planting contracts. Must have a PA6 spray licence and excellent plant knowledge is essential for this role.

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LIVING COLOUR GARDENS Location: Central and South West London

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced, self-motivated maintenance gardener to work both independently and lead a busy team of two operatives travelling throughout central and west London, to ensure the delivery of a high end service maintaining domestic gardens. Potential for promotion. Suitable candidates will have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role or a minimum of three years’ experience as a maintenance operative.

For more details please go to www.horticulturecareers.co.uk

STEPHEN OGILVIE Location: Edinburgh

CREATIVE LANDSCAPES Location: Whitelenge Gardens, Worcestershire

LONDON STONE Location: Brentwood, Essex & Colnbrook, Middlesex e are currently looking to fill two sales advisor roles, one in our orth East London Showroom (Brentwood, Essex) and one in our West London Showroom (Colnbrook, Middlesex). London Stone is a young dynamic natural stone merchant based in West London. We sell a wide range of natural stone products to our trade and retail customers throughout London, the Home Counties and the rest of the UK. For more details please go to www.horticulturecareers.co.uk

CONTRACTS MANAGER NEWGROUND CIC Location: Blackburn

We require a contracts manager to head up our commercial landscape construction and maintenance teams, focusing on securing work and managing a programme of landscape build and maintenance contracts. You will have proven experience of managing staff, contract management, managing budgets, knowledge of construction health and safety and the ability to complete risk assessments and method statements.

You will also have proven experience of securing work through the promotion of services, negotiating contracts and the completion of formal tenders and quotations.

To advertise your vacancy in this space, please contact Liam Colclough:

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