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Welcome to October 2018 Welcome to the October issue of Pro Landscaper.

Well, where to start with the good news this month? Firstly, we must congratulate all those who have received a BALI National Landscape Award 2018, we’re delighted to join this prestigious group of businesses this year and are very pleased and proud to have been recognised by the industry – bring on the awards ceremony on 7 December!

Further good news is the success of the BALI South Thames Charity Summer Ball, which took place in Brighton at the end of August and was great fun. The final figure raised for the BALI Chalk Fund is just short of £8k, so we hope many people will benefit from this.

We returned to Scotland in September for the newly branded

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If all the above isn’t exciting enough, this issue also sees the announcement of Pro Landscaper’s inaugural ‘small project, BIG IMPACT’ awards shortlisted projects. We were amazed with the response to this new initiative and received a high number of entries. The panel of judges pored over entries in early

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September and those shortlisted will find out if they have won an award at a presentation at FutureScape on Tuesday 20 November.

So now we move onto the Pro Landscaper Business Awards, entries are coming in and we have widened the categories to enable more companies to enter. You have until the end of the month to get your entries in so don’t delay. The awards ceremony will again be held at the East Wintergarden in the heart of Canary Wharf, London, on Friday 8 February 2019.

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CONTENTS

October 2018

27 INFORM

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Agenda Do awards enhance your business?

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News

Concept to Delivery

Our monthly roundup of industry news

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News Extra BALI Ball

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October 2018

DESIGN, BUILD AND MAINTAIN

Let’s Hear it From STEVE ETHERIDGE ESSE LANDSCAPES

PLANTERS for rooftops

Small Project Big Impact Announcing the shortlist

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Association News The latest from RHS, Parks Alliance, SGD, APL, BALI and plants@work

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PRO LANDSCAPER’S 30 UNDER 30: THE NEXT GENERATION

CLASS OF 2018

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Futurescape Scotland

SEAN BUTLER

Can you

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Outdoor Living

A roundup of the day

STONECRAFT LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

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30 Under 30 Presenting this year’s winners

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Let’s Hear It From

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Esse Landscapes

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Valuing Landscape

Andrew Wilson

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Coverage of the conference

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Landscape Architect’s Journal View From The Top

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Crime Wave Angus Lindsay

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A World View

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Under Pressure

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A Northern Powerhouse Leeds City Council

Small But Beautiful Ayegardening Ltd

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Living Memory Fira

David T Binks

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Outdoor Living Stonecraft Landscape and Design

Adam White

Marcus Watson

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Growing Pains And Gains

INSPIRE

Holly Youde

Liz Lake Associates

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How Contemporary?

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97 Pro Landscaper Business Awards: Winner Profile Nurture Landscapes

98 Handy and Hardy Paul Newman

100 Can You Handle It? Sean Butler

103 Little Things -

Marchantia polymorpha Jeff Stephenson

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105 Fencing Focus on three options

107 Blowers/Vacs Neat tools for tidy tasks

110 Saltex: Go And See 66

It’s All An Illusion

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Anji Connell

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Planters For Rooftops The pick of the pots

Bulbs For Naturalising Andy McIndoe

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The Green Effect Ian Drummond

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Nurture News

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News from the UK’s growing sector

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Designer Plants

Nick Coslett retires

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Tony Woods

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Plant Health Futurescape Scotland seminar

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New Routes for Nick Pretty In Pink Jamie Butterworth

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Nursery Interview How Green Nursery

Preview of the stands

112 Tree Anchors A guide to guying

115 Book Review Four recomended reads

116 Look Out For Will Williams

118 Product DNA Rain Bird

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SPOTLIGHT ON

CONTRIBUTORS

Paul Newman

Angus Lindsay

Anji Connell

David T Binks

Landscape designer, Paul Newman Landscapes

Group head of assets and fleet, idverde

Interior architect and landscape designer, Anji Connell Interior Design

Managing director, Landstruction Group

Landscape designer Paul Newman shares his latest must-have product that he believes could revolutionise the landscaping industry. Versatile, lightweight and ultra-durable, this handy product has a whole range of uses for both interior and exterior projects.

In this month’s issue Angus Lindsay touches upon the ever-present threat of theft and vandalism in our industry, asking whether we are doing enough to protect our machinery. Noting a worrying increase in thefts over the past year, now is the time to take action.

How do you add space, light, colour and visual effects to any outdoor space? Add mirrors, says Anji Connell. From mirror walls to mirror balls, Anji discusses some of the creative ways we can use mirrors to enhance and transform our landscapes – as if by magic.

No matter what job or industry you work in, chances are you’ve had a stressful day at work at one point or another. David T Binks talks about how the demands of the landscaping industry can cause stress, and how he channels his feelings to help him focus on getting the job done.

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Other contributors Andrew Wilson Garden designer and lecturer

Andy McIndoe Leading horticulturist

Sean Butler Director, Cube 1994

Holly Youde Director/designer, Urban Landscape Design Ltd

Ian Drummond Creative director, Indoor Garden Design

Jeff Stephenson Head of horticulture and aftercare, Bowles & Wyer

Adam White Director, Davies White Ltd

Jamie Butterworth Horticultural consultant, London Stone

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DOES ENTERING AND WINNING AWARDS ENHANCE YOUR BUSINESS?

Five companies reveal the positive impact that winning industry awards has had on their business

Paul Downer

Richard Kay

Managing director, Oak View Landscapes

Director, Green-tech/Regency Feeds

Entering and winning awards certainly does enhance your business, especially in terms of winning awards. They are a fantastic opportunity for your organisation to showcase your projects and other achievements, gaining recognition from your industry peers and the wider community. They definitely are a lead generator for more high-quality schemes.

Awards are a great way of benchmarking your company against like-minded businesses and your competitors, and are invaluable at raising your company’s profile both regionally and nationally.

Awards can also serve as a recruitment tool and are great for raising staff morale. That said one must not underestimate the time it takes to create and submit a really first class award entry, and the costs involved. I am always ultra-critical when considering a project for an award and won’t enter it unless I am almost certain it will win – anything less than perfect about the scheme will be disregarded.

We have found that entering (and winning) awards has had a very positive impact on our business in many ways. Completing the awards submission gives an opportunity to reflect on what Green-tech has achieved and where we are going as a business.

Prior, during and post the awards is a great chance to drive exposure through social media, increasing online engagement and followers on the various online platforms. Post-awards we send out PR via press releases to the various industry editors with whom we work.

Attending an awards ceremony is a great opportunity for Green-tech to reward our staff, take out customers and share the good feeling that awards create. The awards event is a good networking opportunity with like-minded people.

Awards have been an excellent way of increasing Green-tech brand exposure, raising our credibility, attracting new talent locally or nationally, ensuring as a business that we stand out from our competitors.

Patricia Fox Director, Aralia

We first entered awards back in 2009. In that year we did a show Garden at RHS Chelsea, for which we won a Silver Flora, and we also were awarded a BALI Design Excellence Award.

Within 12 months of winning those awards our business changed dramatically. Rather than competing head on with small local garden designers, we were escalated into a different sphere and have never looked back.

In 2012, we did another show garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and doubled our turnover (and profit) in the next 12 months. We have since won multiple awards from the SGD, APL, RHS, and BALI – all of which have allowed us to promote our business as an award-winning design practice.

So yes, I would whole heartedly endorse that winning awards has enhanced our business.

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Dan Flynn

Butter Wakefield

Managing director, GardenLink

Owner, Butter Wakefield Garden Design Ltd

I firmly believe that entering awards, competitions and construction show gardens does enhance your business and company profile. This is for several reasons – showing off the excellent quality of work you carry out, putting images of your work and style in front of new clients. Plus, other than possible entry fees, the advertising is free, which makes fantastic business sense regarding your marketing budget.

My advice is to be selective about which awards and competitions you enter. The key to being successful is having professional photos taken of your work as the panel of judges are unlikely to ever visit them, so their decision is based on the images and information you provide.

I may be unusual, but for me it is always somewhat terrifying entering one’s projects or putting oneself forward to be judged for anything, especially one’s work. I find it hard not to worry no matter how beautiful, complicated, or worthy I feel the work is – not to mention the time, energy and cost it takes to get projects submitted. Having said that, it is not necessarily the winning or losing that matters, it is indeed the taking part. It’s good to participate, it’s good to extend oneself, it’s good to compete. It shows a commitment to your industry and your peers, and it shows you care, which at the end of the day, is what really matters most!

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NEWS Winner of landscape design competition for first Garden City of the 21st Century

Gillespies appointed to undertake Landscape and Visual Sensitivity Study

In March, the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation and NHS England started an international design competition.

It aimed to find the best creative and inspiring ideas to help shape the landscape of the first new Garden City of the 21st Century.

The ideas will also incorporate into the 10 largest Healthy New Towns developed in the UK. The winner of the Ebbsfleet Garden City: Landscape for Healthy Living Competition was announced on 6 September 2018. The ceremony took place at the annual Landscape Institute conference: Valuing Landscape 2018. This is an international event

Shropshire Council has appointed Gillespies to prepare Landscape and Visual sensitivity studies. These are to inform the selection of development sites as part of the evidence base for the Council’s Local Plan Review.

Shropshire, like other local authorities has to plan for new housing and employment land.

The landscape and visual sensitivity study will assess how land around the 60 settlements identified in the Local Plan Review is appropriate for development.

The studies will also look at any potential strategic sites that may suffer an affect by this. It will help to ensure that such development aims are at the most appropriate locations. In addition, the studies will also identify mitigation measures as necessary.

Joy Tetsill, senior planning officer from Shropshire Council, comments: “We are very pleased that Gillespies are working

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that aims to tackle big questions about valuing our landscape for future generations.

The winner of the competition was HALO – a model for growing a healthy infrastructure by Bradley Murphy Design. The project is in collaboration with John Thompson Partnership, Peter Brett Associates and Sebastien Boyesen. The HALO concept stands for Hives, Arcs, Links and Organics. The concept aims to deliver healthy infrastructure to residents’ doorsteps. By providing accessible and inspirational places, residents will find motivation to take up physical activity www.healthygardencity.co.uk

on this important study for the Shropshire Local Plan Review. The results will form an integral part of the site selection process for housing and employment land.

“It will also provide a good foundation for assessing the impact of future development proposals on landscape character and visual amenity around many of Shropshire’s settlements.”

The conclusions of the study will inform the selection of suitable sites for allocation in the Local Plan Review. It will provide a sound basis for decision making in the determination of planning applications. www.gillespies.co.uk

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Matt Jones wins Garden Designer Competition Now in its sixth year, the collaboration between Provender Nurseries and Capel Manor College continues to be a success for all. Provender Nurseries are happy to announce Matt Jones of London Plantsman as the winner of the Garden Design Competition.

A new garden from the Capel Manor show gardens (The National Gardening Centre) was selected for the planting redesign, The Family Garden. Matt’s redesign of the Family Garden called ‘Summer Entertaining’ was chosen as

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the winning entry.

This was due to the contemporary feel to the year-round planting, mostly in the late summer months when the clients entertain.

These criteria were set out in the brief.

Judging took place in June with more than 15 students of Garden Design at Capel Manor College, Enfield Campus.

Students had to present their designs to Liz Hughes of Provender Nurseries and Sophie

Another record breaking year in Green-tech’s 24-year history

Leading landscape supplier Greentech has enjoyed 12 consecutive record-breaking months; a first for the company. In February they achieved an unprecedented £1.6 million of sales. The company is

expecting to end their financial year with an annual turnover of £14.5 million, up 14.5% on last year.

Green-tech will be celebrating its three-year anniversary in November at their Rabbit Hill Park premises in North Yorkshire.

Since moving to the Business Park Green-tech has undergone extensive planned growth with aims to reach turnover of £20 million within the next few years.

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Guinness of Capel Manor College. Each student talked through their designs justifying plant choices and pointing out areas of interest.

Matt has been presented with a cheque for £250.00 for winning the garden design competition.

Judging at Regents Park campus will take place in November. www.provendernurseries.co.uk

Chairman, Richard Kay says: “It has been a storming year for Green-tech but it hasn’t happened by chance. The team have stuck in and worked hard. I’m delighted that our hard work and commitment to the industry and our clients has paid off.

‘We have increased our turnover by 13% from 2017 which is no mean feat in an incredibly competitive marketplace.

‘We have big plans to take on more apprentices and get more heavily involved in educating the younger generation who will be the future of Green-tech.” www.green-tech.co.uk

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The Talasey Group Training Academy has been launched as part of its commitment to raising industry standards. Each course is designed by Talasey Group and supports a wide range of industry professionals. www.talasey.co.uk

Ground Control appoints Andy Gray to lead launch of vehicle charging service Ground Control has partnered with the world’s largest electric vehicle charging infrastructure ‘ChargePoint’ to provide an aesthetically-minded approach to electric vehicle charging installations. To lead the launch, Ground Control has appointed Andy Gray as Business Development Manager. www.ground-control.co.uk

Eljays44 wins prestigious BALI award

Eljays44 is delighted to learn that it has won a respected Affiliate Exceptional Service Award in the BALI National Landscape Awards 2018. This year is the first time of entering these awards since Eljays44 launched in February 2011. www.eljays44.com

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idverde has acquired Out There Services – the market leader for landscaping and grounds maintenance in Northern Ireland.

The Out There Services enables the company to reach out to clients with a national footprint, who value their services delivered by well-trained and motivated colleagues who are proud to work for idverde.

Doug Graham, CEO – idverde UK commented: “We are delighted

Mitie Landscapes strengthens NHS partnerships Mitie Landscapes will take on two new ground maintenance contracts with the NHS in the South West of England. The contracts with Devon Partnership NHS Trust and SouthWestern Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) are both worth £675,000 over five-year terms.

For SWASFT, Mitie will deliver landscaping services across 72 sites in Gloucester, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, to name a few. This includes ground maintenance services and tree management

to take our first step into Northern Ireland and welcome our new colleagues from Out There Services.

We have been very impressed with the development of the business led

by Steven Thompson and his team and we are very excited to be able to work with our new colleagues from Northern Ireland to support and further develop our offer in Ireland. Steven and his team will remain a key part of the forward strategy as we continue the development of our vision to be the provider of choice for creating and maintaining landscapes.” www.idverde.co.uk

services. This is the first time SWASFT has brought these services together under a single contract.

Mitie will continue to invest in new technology as part of the contract. It will use its Live Landscapes web portal to provide live data and management data across the estate. This will enable performance monitoring whilst providing reports showing key data.

Mitie’s responsibilities for Devon Partnership NHS Trust will involve delivering grounds maintenance to 21 sites across Devon. It will also include grass cutting, plant bedding and weed control services as well as tree, hedge and shrub maintenance. This is in addition to Mitie’s existing contract with the Trust for gritting. www.mitie.com

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How to creatively use recycled materials in garden design This week, Pro Landscaper asks Robert Frier, garden designer at Charlesworth Design, to share some creative ways landscapers can reduce costs and do more for the environment with recycled materials.

I guess the Yorkshire blood in my genes is why I have always been one for reusing and recycling.

Alexandra Froggatt raising awareness of bees in horticulture

Are all the bees disappearing? With more than 700 species reported as heading toward extinction, it appears they are. RHS Gold Medal winning designer Alexandra Froggatt has designed a new pop up show garden…

11 winter plants for a splash of garden colour With winter just a couple of months away and frosty weather set to make most gardens dormant, Pro Landscaper rounds up 11 winter plants to keep landscapes bright and colourful.

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CHARITY BOND THEMED Summer Ball Friday 31 August 2018

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n the evening of Friday 31 August, 120 BALI members and nonmembers got together for an evening of fun, food, drinking and dancing at the BALI South Thames Charity Summer Ball.

With the aim of raising money for the BALI Chalk Fund, the South Thames committee set about organising a black tie event back in April, culminating in a glittering evening at the Brighton Hilton Metropole. The Bond theme certainly encouraged some of the men to get into character, with a few nail-biting

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INFORM moments from BALI National Chairman Paul Downer and Robert Crowder from Crowders Nurseries who got into a shootout. Another memorable sight was Jake Catling from The Landscaping Consultants, who sported a bowler hat in a nod to famous Bond character Oddjob.

To warm up the room, committee member Jim Wilkinson kicked off the fundraising with a game of ‘heads and tails’ and with generous bids being made for the silent auction items (which included a South African safari, breaks in Sicily, Tuscany and Prague, plus a host of celebrity memorabilia). The overall figure raised from the night topped £8,000. A live band kept the dance floor jam packed all evening with tunes for every taste.

With the event being such a huge success, the plan is to run it again next year and we’ll be releasing the date and venue very soon – so don’t make any plans for the end of August 2019 until then!

If you are a BALI member and are interested in getting involved with the BALI South Thames regional committee, please contact Chairman Pete Jones pete@ldp.uk.com.

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Richard Gardiner speaks about charity beneficiary BALI Chalk Fund Heads and tails

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Autumn Free Day, (all gardens, times vary) 2 October Each of the RHS Gardens will be giving a chance for visitors to experience the spectacular autumn views completely free of charge.

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Taste of Autumn Food Festival, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, 6–7 October A chance for visitors to explore Hyde Hall’s Global Growth Garden and sample a selection of local produce, including artisan cheeses, pies, sausages, locally handcrafted chocolates and craft beers. The Feast Theatre will host a range of talks and cookery demos throughout the weekend.

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able to visit the garden before it opens to the general public.

Entry for photographers will start at 7:30am and normal garden entry prices apply.

RHS Urban Garden Show, RHS Lindley Hall and RHS Lawrence Hall, 26-28 October The RHS London Urban Garden Show will offer small-space and city garden inspiration with

an exciting host of creative displays and installations.

Leading speakers will give their views on the best ways to optimise space for growing.

This year, following the popularity of their sensational regular markets in Peckham, Green Rooms will be bringing their urban jungle to the show in the form of carefully selected stalls, workshops, and a children’s craft stall.

Visitors will have the chance to get their green fingers on exotic plants and botanically inspired items such as prints, pots, and other treats. www.rhs.org.uk

Parks Alliance matters

The commercialisation of parks is a subject increasingly in the news. A recent article in the Guardian identified that parks across London are being increasingly restricted by corporate events and linked the situation to the creeping privatisation of public space.

This is certainly not a London phenomenon.

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The Parks Alliance would not be the first parks organisation to recognise the need achieve a balance between the different sources of revenue income, particularly as budgets are cut.

However, whilst the trend towards bigger and more frequent events in parks highlights the pressure councils are under, it also demonstrates an emerging issue as local communities lose access to their parks.

Intense commercial activity in parks over successive years

can have far-reaching impacts, including significant damage to soils, drainage and to wildlife.

It is common for the cost of dealing with these remnant landscape management issues to be ignored, a serious issue as it can take years to put right.

As a member of the Government convened Parks Action Group, The Parks Alliance is working in partnership with a number of other sector related organisations and Government departments to produce a compelling business case

that can be communicated to stakeholders and become a practical resource for guiding local and national decisionmaking – including achieving a balanced approach to funding, usage, standards and of course, the wider benefits that parks provide. www.theparksalliance.org

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SGD bulletin on Saturday 17 November 2018 at London’s Royal Geographical Society.

Titled Geometry: new angles on gardens and Early bird tickets landscape, the conference available for SGD Autumn will give an insight into the Conference essential use of geometry Early Bird tickets are now available for the SGD Autumn demonstrated through examples of work by featured speakers, Conference taking place Christopher Bradley-Hole FSGD, Ian Kitson FSGD, Kate Cullity, Cristina Mazzucchelli and Alex Hanazaki.

Explaining how the relationships Design Cristina Mazzucchelli ©Matteo Carassale between shapes

and lines should be at the very heart of how we design both gardens and landscapes, speakers will share their process of working to demonstrate how a geometric vision is critical both for small gardens, be they tiny courtyards or formal parterres, and country landscapes.

Inspiring and informative, the conference will give delegates from practices, the opportunity to explore new geometrical aspects to apply to their own work.

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The conference will be chaired by John Wyer FSGD founder of landscape company Bowles & Wyer.

Discounted ‘Early Bird’ tickets are available until 22nd October 2018. Visit the SGD website for more information and to book online. www.sgd.org.uk

APL update Emerging talent impresses the judges to make the APL WorldSkills UK Landscaping final!

Having battled through the WorldSkills UK National Qualifiers, six skilled young apprentices and students have made it through to

Qualifying heat at J A Jones

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the final showdown in front of 70,000 spectators at WorldSkills UK Live (formerly The Skills Show) at the NEC in Birmingham (Nov 15–17).

The competitors went to J A Jones and Myerscough College for the final national qualifier where they took part in industry-led training sessions alongside building test pieces that directly assessed the competitors on what they had been taught, focused on the latest developments and innovations in the industry.

Over the three days the competitors had tasks to complete

including paving, decking, walling and plant ident, procurement and working to a client’s brief.

All the competitors impressed the judges, but we the six competitors progressing to the finals are: • Douglas Beck – Wiltshire College – Lackham • Sam Gordon – The Gardenmakers Ltd • Brian Hughes – College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (Ireland) • Reece McKay – College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (Ireland) • Connor Pegler – Warwickshire College (Pershore)

• Matthew Wood – Myerscough College The eventual victor will be the UK’s No.1 Young Landscaper and could be selected to represent the nation at WorldSkills, the largest international skills competition, in Austria 2020/Shanghai 2021.

The APL would like to thank sponsors Ecodek, Makita, Marshalls, J A Jones and Landscapeplus for their support of the APL WorldSkills UK Landscaping competition.

To register to see the final, visit: www.worldskillsuk. org/directions/our-events/ worldskills-uk-live/bookworldskills-uk-live www.landscaper.org.uk

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BALI briefing BALI’s Domestic Forum Roadshow back in town From 2–16 October, BALI Board Director Bob Field will be hosting the latest round of BALI Domestic Forums aimed at providing professional landscape contractors and garden designers with a closer insight into industryrelated products, services and business development tools.

The first event will be held at James Coles & Sons’ brand new nursery in Leicestershire on Tuesday 2 October, with

the last at Majestic Trees in St Albans on the 16 October.

Tickets cost £10 for BALI members and £15 for nonmembers. To book a place, visit bali.org.uk/events.

Maximum power for BALI’s Battersea Power Station event BALI East Anglia’s Battersea Power Station Development Tour on 4 October 2018 is now sold out. The event will offer a series of presentations, including an update from BALI East Anglia chairman Kevin Harden, followed by a closer look at the developments’ intricate design and build courtesy of Benjamin Walker of

Battersea Power Station

LDA Design and Nick Haddock from Andy Sturgeon Design.

BALI redevelops GoLandscape website BALI is pleased to announce that its GoLandscape website golandscape.co.uk is being completely redeveloped to ensure that it meets the current and future individual needs of

secondary school and college students, career advisors, parents and career changers The website provides a single platform that delivers information on qualification routes, apprenticeships and starting a career in the industry. The website will be live in October 2018. www.bali.org.uk

plants@work outline As we bid farewell to one of the hottest summers on record and look ahead to the cooller days of autum, we reflect on two succesful events that took place last month.

EILO’s Conference comes to London The EILO Conference in that took place in London in September had a great programme of events with a variety of speakers on 20 September followed by a day of visiting various projects in the city.

Speakers included designer Oliver Heath, two of plants@

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work members, Thomas Palfreyman of Urban Planters and Richard Sabin of Biotecture, as well as speakers from the Continent.

Between them, the speakers covered subject areas from biophilia to green walls, supply chain

Oliver Heath

sustainability to interior landscaping in the UK. Interior landscaper and author Sander Kroll’s new book Plants XL was launched at the event, at a special price to EILO members.

We’ll have a full report next month for you.

World Green Building Week This year’s World Green Building Week was celebrated 24–30 September. While the main focus was on green homes (#HomeGreenHome), there was some support for

green workplaces too – an area we strongly support. Of course, green is meant in the wider sense rather than just plants – the theme is all around sustainability.

We supported the week with more case studies from our award-winning members on our website, and with short videos on social media and website banners on our website. www.plantsatwork.org.uk

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Scotland

COVERAGE

INCORPORATING SCOTHORT

Held on Thursday 6 September at The Royal Highlands Centre in Edinburgh, FutureScape Scotland was a great success.

This year FutureScape Scotland (previously Scothort) saw 41 exhibitors and a 10% increase in number of visitors walk through its doors. Visitors enjoyed a wide range of seminars, from Detail is in the Design to Unique BeneďŹ ts of Porcelain Paving. The seminars had a brilliant selection of speakers including Wayne Grills, Lynn Hill, John Gillan and Susan Begg, amongst many others. The 22

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seminars raised interesting questions, covering topics such as the importance of websites and social media in gaining business, and asking if the industry is doing enough to encourage and teach the next generation.

Other highlights of the show included a fantastic range of exhibitors (including Jub Holland, Lindum Turf, Green-tech, BALI, Millboard and Tudor Environmental, to name a few) and copious networking opportunities. We can’t wait to see you all again next year.

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Terra Firma Avant display in the demo area

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30 UNDER 30

Class of 2018

We are delighted and extremely proud to present this year’s group of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation winners. Owners of Pro Landscaper, Jim and Lisa Wilkinson comment: “There was an unprecedented number of applications in 2018 and we were astounded by the quality of people who are doing great things in the landscape sector at such a young age. We would like to congratulate the winners and look forward to the presentation at FutureScape on 20 November”.

Richard Kay, Chairman of Green-tech who are the main sponsors of the event added: “We have had several members of our team announced as previous winners, which has been wonderful for their confidence and motivation. They are all rising through the business. I will be personally delighted if, by sponsoring this initiative, we contribute to helping others do the same. Congratulations to all the 2018 winners”.

You can find out more about this year’s prestigious group in the supplement included within our November issue.

ALEXANDRA BUCKLEY

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Provender Nurseries

CAITLIN MCLAUGHLIN

CONNOR SCOTT

Thrift Landscapes

E Williams Landscaping

ED HIGGINS

GEORGE CROTON

Hosta Consulting

Urban Earth SW Ltd

GEORGIA SMITH

GREG PACKMAN

HANNAH RYAN

INEZ WILLIAMS

Better Bankside

Royal Parks

Global Stone Paving

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JAMES GADD

JORDAN WEBSTER

KATE SAVILL

LUKE PLUMSTEAD

Gadd Brothers

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Kate Savill Gardens + Landscapes

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MARCUS GLOVER

MAX HARRIMAN

MICHAEL VOLLER

MICHAEL ROSE

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Bowles and Wyer

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OLIVER NEAVES

PETER ROBINSON

PHIL O’BRIEN

REBECCA HOLLANDS

Grdn Design

Bowles and Wyer

Tim O’Hare Associates

ROMAIN BARDIN

RYAN THOMPSON

SAM BEETLESTONE

SAMUEL MOORE

Thomas Hoblyn Garden Design

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ZEYNA SOBOH

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Will Williams Garden Design

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STEVE ETHERIDGE ESSE LANDSCAPES

This month we meet up with Sussex-based landscape company owner Steve Etheridge of Esse Landscapes and discover his unusual path into the industry and the structure of his business, along with his views on staffing, member associations and how he likes to relax Steve, how did you get into the landscape industry?

I probably took a very different route from most colleagues because I didn’t start out in a land-based industry or college. I graduated from university and worked as an engineer in the oil industry and then started my own business in property development. In the 1990s I was diverted into computing and set up a medical computer systems company, primarily for the dental industry. I also had a company selling internet domain names. In 2000, I sold both these businesses to an American company.

Sometime later, around 2002, when I lived in Sussex and was having my own garden redone, I employed a garden designer, Brian Hawtin, and we got into conversation about the difficulty in finding landscape contractors to fulfil his design needs. I had previous experience in construction, so found this an interesting challenge. As a result, www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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I decided to set up the landscape business (firstly as a kind of hobby) with Brian as a consultant and six other employees. Initially we were getting work locally for relatively small domestic construction projects, mainly via friends, friends of friends and referrals.

WE DON’T CHASE COMMERCIAL WORK AS I FEEL OUR SKILLS ARE BEST FOCUSED ON THE MORE BESPOKE PRIVATE DOMESTIC PROJECTS How did the business develop?

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raised our profile and we grew to our present team of 14. We’re currently running between offices attached to my house and a small yard, but we’re looking to expand into larger premises.

What areas of work do you concentrate on?

Over 90% of our work is domestic build, but we have a small number of commercial clients who we have done recurring work for over the years.

We don’t chase commercial work as I feel our skills are best focused on the more bespoke private domestic projects.

And does your work mainly come via garden designers?

We do minimal design work ourselves so generally work as contractors, usually having been recommended by an independent designer.

We’ve built up good relationships with several garden designers and tend to work very closely with these, ideally becoming involved early in the project concept stage, and working with them on the technical aspects of the design. I see this as our real strength.

What areas do you cover?

It’s mostly Sussex, Surrey and Kent. We rarely venture inside the M25 as that brings with it a plethora of logistical and organisational issues and we can find enough work in these areas.

I would say the centre of our operations would be mid-Sussex and within an hour’s drive from there.

And how is the business structured Steve?

I’m owner and my main concentration is on building the business. I recently appointed a

ONE OF THE MAJOR CHALLENGES IN OUR INDUSTRY IS TO DISTINGUISH OURSELVES AND LANDSCAPING AS A SPECIALIST AREA, REQUIRING SPECIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE contracts manager who was promoted from within. Martin has worked for me for 10 years and we’d been talking about this transition for a while but he’s now taken on this senior role fully.

Effectively, Martin is responsible for anything we do onsite, whilst I take care of liaising with designers and clients and the marketing/ promotion of the business. My engineering background also helps with the more technically challenging projects and I’ve kept my NICEIC electrical certification up to date so I can sign off work under Part P. Overall, we are less structured now than we were, changing from a fixed number of individual teams to a more fluid style, which works better as we find everyone gets to know each other.

Generally, we still allocate a core team to each project, but mixing the team members to match the job. We also have our floating specialists, such as a carpenter, plumber, electrician and the horticulturists who support the core team when and as required.

What is the scale and size of jobs you typically undertake?

For our business, the overall cost of a project scales anywhere between £30k and £700k, averaging at projects costing around £100k.

The jobs that tend to be most profitable are those that turn out to be the simplest. The complexity of something is where profit is lost, but they’re also the types of job that are the most interesting and exciting. It’s fair to say that we love a challenge!

You’re in quite a competitive area geographically – does this pose difficulties for you?

Not really, because there’s enough work out there for everyone. The biggest competition for most contractors in the domestic market is from builders who, perhaps having completed an extension, tell the client that they could easily do the landscaping too. One of the major challenges in our industry is to distinguish ourselves and landscaping as a specialist area, requiring specific skills and knowledge. How many of us have been asked to visit a garden completed by a builder where there are a couple of small problems that need sorting? The remedy is usually a lot more extensive and expensive than the client would wish.

Would you do RHS Chelsea or other show gardens?

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WE’VE WON A NUMBER OF INDUSTRY AWARDS RECENTLY, SO BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO PRODUCE SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL followed up on it. Chelsea is definitely something we’d like to get involved with again, hopefully over the next couple of years. We’ve won a number of industry awards recently, so believe that we have the skills and experience to produce something really special.

What’s the succession plan for the business?

I think I’d always like to have a stake in the business, but I won’t want to be working forever.

The management structure that I’ve started to put in place, and will continue building on, will hopefully run the business successfully well into my retirement.

Talking about other industry issues, how do you find staffing and training?

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prospective landscapers come to us from recommendation. On occasion we’ve needed specialist skills, and have been successful in recruiting from advertising too. Training is mainly done in-house through mentoring, though we do send staff on specific skills courses and we also use Citation for health and safety and HR related training – they run online courses that we put our people through and provide handbooks for us.

What other issues do you think face the industry currently?

I’d go back to the topic of raising the profile of the industry as a profession. With the nationwide launch of GOLandscape I hope this will go some way to encourage people to join the landscape sector and see it as a valuable and profitable career. We also need to make sure people we employ are suitably trained. One thing that surprises a lot of our young trainees is how often maths skills are required in setting out and calculating materials requirements. Those school maths lessons really were worthwhile!

I would also say that, as an industry, we’re perhaps rather too fragmented. In my opinion we might be better served if the member associations worked closer together (or even

merged). There’s only one RIBA or RICS, and the public profile of these organisations is clear and strong. How many members of the public are familiar with BALI, APL, HTA or the SGD? What do you do to relax?

Aside from work, I have a busy family and social life so spare time is limited. I do have an interest in classic cars and own a 1980s Ferrari Testarossa, which we occasionally take for a spin when the sun is shining and it’s definitely not going to rain!

1 Contemporary driveway, Balcombe 2 Water feature, near Billingshurst 3 Contemporary driveway, Balcombe 4 Private garden, Worth 5 Pool and terrace, Surrey 6 Oak boardwalk, Surrey 7 Water garden, Sussex

CONTACT Esse Landscapes Samares, Domewood, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3HD Tel: 01342 714095 www.esseland.co.uk

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Valuing Landscape conference On 6–7 September 2018, Pro Landscaper attended the Landscape Institute’s Valuing Landscape Conference 2018

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hallenges and future trends faced by the landscape architecture industry were explored at the Valuing Landscape Conference 2018, which was attended by more than 300 delegates from all over the world.

Jointly presented by the Landscape Institute, the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Europe and the University of Greenwich, the event focused on the challenges facing the landscape industry and how to address them. Through a combination of presentations, discussion groups and site visits, the conference underlined the importance of landscape for connecting people, place and nature.

Challenges discussed at the conference included climate change, a growing global population, urbanisation, migration, post-Brexit environment policy and technological changes.

Other topics included the connection of the environment, productivity and housing needs in future place-making.

Addressing delegates at the opening of the event was Adam White, president of the Landscape Institute. He said: “The landscape profession isn’t just about landscape architecture, although that’s a huge part of it.

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planning, and all the work we do to add value to the landscape.”

Adam also spoke about the importance of digital skills within the landscape architecture industry and the importance of reconnecting children with nature. At the end of his address, he urged delegates: “What we need is for everybody here to go away and be ambassadors and champions to help reconnect society with nature.”

THROUGH A COMBINATION OF PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION GROUPS AND SITE VISITS, THE CONFERENCE UNDERLINED THE IMPORTANCE OF LANDSCAPE FOR CONNECTING PEOPLE, PLACE AND NATURE In an inspiring talk, Jan Christian Vestre, the chief executive officer of family-owned urban outdoor furniture company Vestre, spoke about how it was vital that the landscape industry responded to society’s changing needs, values and habits.

“What does this mean in real terms for the landscape profession? We must explain loudly

and clearly to political decision makers and property developers why it makes sound financial sense to create attractive and accessible outdoor spaces. With more people living in cities and a more diverse population, it is obvious that places for social interaction will be more important.”

However, he understood that the profession did not always find this easy to do in practice, as those making the final decisions sometimes had short-term motives and didn’t always understand the value of good landscape architecture.

Jan went on to say: “The good news is that there are strong indications now that society will be forced to value good landscape architecture in the time ahead and that soft values will also be accorded a worth that is included in the calculation.

“Those of you who are sitting in this room could become the super heroes of our age. You possess the tools, the knowledge, and the experience we need to create greener cities, safer cities and more inclusive cities.”

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and Barcelona. Also, the challenges involved in how to address the question of ‘valuing the intangible’ were discussed by Sarah Weir OBE, chief executive officer of the Design Council.

During the conference, the winners of the Ebbsfleet design competition were announced

by Michael Cassidy CBE, chair of Ebbsfleet Development Corporation. The brief for the competition was to find the most creative and inspiring ideas to help shape the landscape of Ebbsfleet, the first new Garden City of the 21st century, and the largest of 10 Healthy New Towns being developed in the UK. Judges were unanimous in selecting the winner: HALO (Hives, Arcs, Links and Organics).

A model for growing a healthy infrastructure, HALO is a concept developed by Bradley Murphy Design, in collaboration with John Thompson Partnership, Peter Brett Associates and Sebastien Boyesen. The concept aims to deliver healthy infrastructure directly to residents’ doorsteps. By providing accessible, attractive and inspirational places, the hope is that residents will be motivated to take up physical activity as a natural part of their daily lives.

Other shortlisted entries included Chalk Walk

by Additive Urbanism, Blue Lake Gardens by Chris Blandford, Everyday Adventure by Huskisson Brown and Ebbsfleet Sublime by LDA Design.

Site visits and workshops On the second day of the conference, delegates were given the opportunity to attend site visits including the Olympic Park, Greenwich Peninsula, Thamesmead and Deptford Park. In afternoon workshops, delegates had the opportunity to discuss topics including future talent needs for the profession, natural capital and the new NPPF’s impact on landscapes.

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said: “The conference helped me to explore an issue that I think is central to landscape architecture and that is what does it mean to be ‘connected to nature’?

“It was great to have that discussion with colleagues from all over the world and it was a relief to be talking about something that connects us rather than the constant drip, drip of Brexit which seems to want to disconnect us.”

Fiona Strachan, green infrastructure project manager at Scottish Natural Heritage, said: “Through a combination of presentations, discussion and site visits, the conference underlined the importance of landscape for connecting people, place and nature.

“The programme contained a good balance of research results and hands-on examples and provided useful networking opportunities as well as the chance to find out about exciting projects elsewhere in the UK and further afield.”

Pro Landscaper enjoyed the opportunity to meet the many professionals involved in the industry gathered for the event and looks forward to continuing the debates at next year’s conference.

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Pro Landscaper delves into the work of Liz Lake Associates, exploring their impactful projects in the Midlands from their new office in Nottingham FORMING THE COMPANY Founded in 1985 and bought by Mark Flatman and Sean Vessey in 2014, Liz Lake Associates’ work divides into two broad headings – landscape planning and landscape design. The company concentrates solely on landscape

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architecture, providing the opportunity to focus on one core discipline. It also allows them to collaborate with a wide range of other companies and consultants.

The company’s first office was in Stansted and a second office opened in Bristol. Then, after looking at several locations from which they could serve the Midlands, a couple of years ago the company ventured further north and set up the Nottingham office. With a notable shortfall of landscape architects but

a concentration of like-minded professionals, Nottingham felt like the best place to be.

Offering copious opportunities for collaboration and with a number of significant development opportunities within Nottingham itself, the exciting sense of optimism in the area continues to this day.

KEEPING IT LOCAL The nearby development of Trent Basin has proven to be an important anchor for Liz Lake Associates, involving the regeneration of a large area of industrial riverside just on the outskirts of Nottingham that will provide housing and public realm. Within easy reach of the city centre, it’s a very sustainable location, with homeowners easily able to get public transport into the city to work. With phase one complete, phase two is now under construction and phase three is in for planning. It’s an interesting site with a very enlightened and design-aware client.

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projects is their work at Harlaxton College, near Grantham, which is set within a large registered landscape. Currently Liz Lake Associates is preparing a parkland management plan which is partly funded by Historic England. The landscape has been on the at-risk register, so part of the role has been to reassure Historic England that it is being properly managed and has a sustainable future.

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suffered the bereavement of either a new born or a very young child. The charity is creating a memorial garden in a city centre park and Liz Lake Associates had several consultations with them as part of the design development.

It’s a project where the landscape can really offer something of value to families, providing an attractive and contemplative space to go and reflect, whilst remaining subtly playful for young families to enjoy.

They’re also increasingly working in the care sector, with one care development built in Hauxton near Cambridge, a similar development in Letchworth and another similar facility in Merton. The company views this as a potential growth area, but it’s also an area where landscape can really add value. It’s important that the residents have access to external space where they can socialise, be active, and participate in activities.

Education is another growing sector.

Recently they have been working on an exciting project in a forest school near Bedford. Again,

it’s a project where the landscape is seen as an extension to the teaching environment, adding considerable value to the school and the learning experiences for the children.

Residential development is another important workstream and Liz Lake Associates have recently completed the LVIA, masterplan and Design and Access Statement for a significant extension to a town within Lincolnshire.

Founder Liz Lake is now a fellow of the Landscape Institute and is still very passionate and active in the landscape industry, with a particular interest in the development of young people coming into the profession.

CONTACT Liz Lake Associates Tel: 0115 784 3566 Mobile: 07703 839191 Email: andrew.cottage@lizlake.com www.lizlake.com

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VIEW FROM THE TOP MARCUS WATSON

As cyber crime increases, so does the need for staff awareness, Marcus Watson recommends ways of staying secure The term cyber security has entered our common vocabulary in recent years due to high profile cases where customers’ and businesses’ data has been compromised or stolen. Whilst there is no disputing the risks that banks and online retailers face, it is in fact small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are most at risk. Over 99% of UK businesses are SMEs, (those which employ 0–249 people) exactly the type that populate the landscaping sector. Given the significant role that we play as businesses in supporting the UK economy, it is essential that we create awareness within our organisations and implement best practices.

SMEs are unfortunately easy targets for cyber criminals who often rely on threats and extortion as a method of holding your data to ransom.

Acting like modern day highwaymen of the online world, cyber criminals’ activities range from relatively unsophisticated scattergun approaches to targeted campaigns against companies who they think will have vulnerable defences and unaware employees.

BUSINESSES MUST ENSURE THEIR PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THEIR OBLIGATIONS TO PROTECT THE BUSINESS FROM ATTACK AND KEEP DATA SAFE With the advent of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in May 2018, there are additional responsibilities and obligations for organisations to protect customer and staff data.

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demonstrate their commitment to information security. Not only is it the law, but our customers need to be assured their data is safe in our hands. There are some simple steps that all business should consider as part of their cyber security strategy: My top tips for cyber security: • Build and invest in a credible infrastructure • Train people to identify attacks • Educate your people on their obligations • Change your passwords regularly • Be aware of what you share on social media • Check your business against the UK Government Cyber Essentials scheme Make sure your computers have up to date anti-virus, anti-malware, operating system patches, effective back-up and recovery processes. Irrespective of the systems you have in place, there is a very high chance that you are going to be attacked.

Staff awareness and vigilance allow us to identify non-technological risks and threats as they occur – train staff on identifying and highlighting suspicious email traffic or activity.

For example, make staff aware of emails which

masquerade as the company owner, a director, the finance director asking them to make an urgent and important payment. Such methods are all too common and even experienced and diligent people fall for these tricks – with huge consequences.

What about best practice? The UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre has developed the Cyber Essentials scheme to help advise businesses on best practice and to provide a framework for businesses to align themselves to.

I would encourage all businesses in our sector, if they haven’t already done so, to benchmark themselves against the scheme and to use it as a measure for improvement. www.cyberessentials.ncsc.gov.uk

ABOUT MARCUS WATSON Joining Ground Control in 2011, Marcus Watson champions outstanding customer service and innovation in the grounds maintenance, arboriculture and landscaping sectors. Last year Ground Control was recognised with a Queen’s Award for Innovation, celebrating the company’s application of technology.

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CRIME WAVE

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ANGUS LINDSAY Criminal activity is becoming increasingly frequent and sophisticated, but just how effective is our security asks Angus Lindsay This year it’s not just the extremes of temperature which have caused us problems, but also a worrying increase in thefts. There seems to have been a more blatant approach by criminals, who take advantage of the police’s lack of resources to take what they want as and when they feel like it. The opportunist theft of equipment from the back of a vehicle has been replaced by targeted attacks, where everything from two-stroke equipment and building materials, to large items of construction machinery is stolen to order – occasionally during the working day by criminal fraternities who deem themselves above the law.

Some criminal elements think themselves above the law Criminals think nothing of turning up in broad daylight to remove equipment, in some cases threatening further damage and violence should they be challenged. Where do you draw the line to protect your property? Rolling over and letting them get away with it may well result in further

intrusion, but taking the law into your own hands and defending your property could result in more serious consequences, both from the criminals and, potentially, the police.

Steel security container no match for an angle grinder With the police under resourced and struggling to cope with rising crime, their response is to issue a crime number and advise that you speak to your insurer. This is all well and good, but it will only result in higher costs for all parties through increased premiums, replacement of equipment and in security measures taken by the client.

THE OPPORTUNIST THEFT OF EQUIPMENT FROM THE BACK OF A VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED

BY TARGETED ATTACKS So how far do you go with security? Locks and bars are little obstacles to those who come armed with gas axes and angle grinders.

Physical barriers such as razor wire and anti-climb barriers act as a good deterrent, but woe betide you should the criminal become hurt, and if you haven’t put up the necessary warning signs then it could be you who is in trouble. Audible alarms and CCTV are becoming more sophisticated, especially when linked to remote monitoring facilities, but often the determined criminal will just carry on as if the security wasn’t there.

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CRIMINALS THINK NOTHING OF TURNING UP IN BROAD DAYLIGHT TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT, IN SOME CASES THREATENING FURTHER DAMAGE AND VIOLENCE SHOULD THEY BE CHALLENGED Make sure all are aware of the security measures you have in place Physical deterrents seem to be the best form of defence, whether it be a steering lock in a vehicle or forensic marking systems – anything that will make the criminal think twice and move away from your premises, as the last thing they want is to be linked to a crime scene.

Identification marks are usually the first things to be removed from stolen property.

Serial and chassis numbers are quickly ground off and the machine becomes untraceable, easily sold off and in some cases used by gangs to undertake further crimes.

Forensic marking systems which can link criminals to stolen equipment or crime scenes act as a sustainable and viable deterrent.

Should any stolen equipment be recovered you stand a greater chance of getting it back – although the trailer located in a lock-up just south of Warsaw may take a bit of recovering.

ABOUT ANGUS LINDSAY Angus spent several years working on arable farms in Scotland before joining VSO in Egypt, implementing a mechanisation programme, managing field operations for a commercial cotton plantation in Nigeria and working as a contract instructor for Massey Ferguson in Yemen.

He gained an MSc in agricultural engineering and mechanisation management at Silsoe, joining Glendale as machinery manager in 1994, and then idverde UK in 2009 as group head of assets and fleet.

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HOW CONTEMPORARY? ANDREW WILSON years has revisited modernism and minimalism rather than establishing a whole new movement.

The establishment and celebration of a When talking to a prospective client a year rectilinear geometry in the gardens of the last or two ago, I was trying to get a sense of 20 years saw garden design moving away from their preferences for their garden. During the a period of retrospection, but a glance through conversation, they expressed that they did the social media posts of today suggests that not want a contemporary garden, as they had the UK is now awash with rendered walls, apparently commissioned one at their previous sunken seating areas and unplanted rectilinear property and had no desire to see mirrored pergolas. It has always been a theory of mine balls and blue ceramic pots ever again. Theirs, that in the early days of a new movement or it seems, was a quite specific genre of the stylistic change there is a purity of design that contemporary and one to which thankfully becomes gradually diluted as more and more Gavin and I had never subscribed. people follow suit. Perhaps this is where we are When I lecture on design I take great pains now, and for some designers there seems to be to explore the root of what we loosely term a move away from the relentless rectangles and contemporary design – which over the last 20 the oh-so-smooth render.

Show gardens often literally show an alternative way, partly because the designer is in charge of how the client brief will be answered rather than tailoring their thinking to a client’s experience of the gardens they know. There is no pressure to conform, especially in shows such as the Singapore Festival, and no reason to tow a familiar line.

The results show a trend away from the rectilinear into asymmetry, as witnessed in Andy Sturgeon’s Chelsea Best in Show in 2016 in which acute angles and asymmetrical forms were set against randomised gravel and water planting.

Gavin and I explored the asymmetry of the offset grid in our double decker Best of Show for Singapore 2014, the supports ranging across the lower space in a carefully choreographed series of angles. For our 2016 Singapore garden Silence, Pool, paving and planting detail from Silence

by Wilson McWilliam Studio for the 2016 Singapore the paving was deconstructed with International Garden Festival planting, reclaiming the wide and Andrew Wilson explores the concept of the contemporary garden as stylistic change seems to be in the air

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unpredictable joints between, a mixing of hard and soft elements.

In 2017 at RHS Chelsea a sense of serendipity on Main Avenue saw Charlotte Harris and Gavin and I exploring asymmetry in paving, finely tuned polygons producing what some called posh crazy paving for our terraces, derived from completely different conceptual

SHOW GARDENS OFTEN LITERALLY SHOW AN ALTERNATIVE WAY, PARTLY BECAUSE THE DESIGNER IS IN CHARGE OF HOW THE CLIENT BRIEF WILL BE ANSWERED start points. Sliced boulders also made their appearance, a mixing of sharp engineering in contrast to the raw nature of the material.

This is still contemporary design in that these ideas are produced currently or certainly within the last few years, but these ideas do not chime with modernism or minimalism as they have much more in common with the natural world and play in stark contrast against the order of these two genres. As ever, these new ideas are starting to creep into our work with clients, and so a different design cycle begins.

So, are we on the edge of something new and different? I think so, and I welcome it. It is after all what designers are for – to push boundaries, change ideas and inspire.

Technology is on our side but also, we have potentially broken the stigma of the need to conform.

ABOUT ANDREW WILSON Andrew Wilson is a landscape and garden design consultant, director of the London College of Garden Design, an author, writer and lecturer.

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HOLLY YOUDE

Growing your own business is a sensitive process that should be planned for and managed says Holly Youde It has been an amazing time for change and growth here at Urban Landscapes and the company continues to grow and evolve which makes for very exciting and challenging times.

It reinforces the fact that the business started with just one employee and now boasts a team of almost 30 people.

It has been a huge learning curve but what we have found are the key factors in managing change. Growth is often measured as the only definition of success, but it can come with a cost to the business.

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used to doing everything. As we grew and more team members came on board we needed to transition into learning to delegate more and embrace the change in company dynamics – much harder than it sounds.

GIVE THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN EXPERIENCE NOT JUST THE BASIC TASKS, AND YOU’LL FIND THEY’LL CONTRIBUTE A HUGE AMOUNT TO YOUR TEAM AND YOUR BUSINESS When any new employee comes on board the organisation changes slightly and the company shifts a little to fit what that new person can bring. It’s the same with business growth too – we are constantly evolving and embracing change even though sometimes it may not feel comfortable at the time.

You must take charge of your own growth too, create a business plan and have an ideal vision of the future. We work consistently with a business consultant who has been invaluable, by bringing a new perspective. Evolution won’t happen by chance – we know we are responsible for our own growth.

Recently, we have taken on an apprentice as part of a commitment to help grow and develop an individual. We believe working with apprentices introduces enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, as well as enabling the business to train the next generation and help young people into a career in landscaping. Our advice is simple – treat the apprentice as your next superstar, not just as cheap labour. Give them opportunities to gain experience not just the basic tasks, and you’ll find they’ll contribute a huge amount to your team and your business. We want to

help nurture and develop our new apprentice and have a plan for his continued development within the company.

MY TOP TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS • Whatever you are doing and however big your business it is always about the client experience – go the extra mile.

• Enjoy it! Every step is new and different but that’s part of the fun.

• Easy does it – take time to think things through, talk to people, ask for advice and don’t rush into things.

• Don’t hire an employee, hire a person.

We try to treat everyone equally and have fun staff days out – happy staff stay with you! Loyalty is key and we like to think everyone understands what we are wanting to achieve and shares our vision.

• Work with a business consultant who can help with your transition as the company grows. It really does help to bounce ideas off someone who is outside of the madness too.

• Go with your gut. Trust your business intuition – you had the foresight to start a business so you’ll know if an idea feels right or not.

ABOUT HOLLY YOUDE Holly is joint director of North West based Urban Landscape Design Ltd and has a fundamental role in the growth and diversification of the business.

Urban has recently won Best Commercial Garden at the APL Awards and this year the business won the High Sheriff of Cheshire Award for Enterprise. www.urbanlandscapedesign.co.uk

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A WORLD VIEW

ADAM WHITE Adam White President of the Landscape Institute recently attended the IFLA (International Federation of Landscape Architects) World Congress in Singapore which this year was run in partnership with the Singapore Garden Festival Recently I had the chance to make the case for a return to nature on the world stage when I addressed delegates at the IFLA World Congress in Singapore. It was great to hear how the landscape profession around the world is combating climate change, managing water, improving health, promoting children’s play, increasing biodiversity and boosting the economy through investment, labour productivity and tourism.

As part of my presentation I promoted the Landscape Institute’s new #chooselandscape campaign to an international audience and asked them why they decided to

Adam, Niall and Dan at IFLA 2018

#chooselandscape. The response was fantastic and it became apparent that the skills shortage in our profession is a global issue. I directed delegates to the www.chooselandscape.org website and there were even requests to have it translated into several other languages.

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taking place during my stay. Running for the past decade, it aims to showcase horticulture and design for the benefit of local residents and visitors alike. The show organisers, the National Parks Board, are keen that it not only entertains but also fosters a sense of civic pride, showcasing to the world what a biophilic city of the future might look like.

Singapore Garden Festival is located in the surrounds of Gardens by the Bay – designed by Grant Associates – which has become a world famous public park since it opened in 2012.

Back at the IFLA conference the Landscape Institutes CEO Dan Cook lead the main panel discussion, which this year called for our

IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE SKILLS SHORTAGE IN OUR PROFESSION IS A GLOBAL ISSUE

profession to do more to measure, quantify and value landscape’s contributions to society.

Leading thinkers and practitioners from around the world discussed topics including biophilia, resilience and smart cities. It was clear how important the concept of value and a focus on outcomes were to the panel. There was also strong support for landscape professionals’ earlier involvement in projects, as has been the case in Singapore for some time.

Next year, the Landscape Institute will update its Code of Conduct in line with the principals of the International Ethical Standards Coalition, that we are signatories to. In Singapore, I offered to undertake this work jointly with IFLA, and they agreed. This will see us working towards a common set of principlebased standards, with a view to adopting them in 2020 – a huge step forward for worldwide landscape practice. I look forward to sharing the outcomes in due course.

The garden festival, broadly based on the RHS Show format, regularly attracts a stellar list of landscape architects and garden designers, with this year proving no exception. I was lucky to spend time with Andy Sturgeon (UK), Tom Massey (UK), Paul Martin (Ireland), Leon Kluge (South Africa), Grégory Cazeaux and Marguerite Ribstein (France) and Myles Baldwin (Australia).

Tom kindly gave me a guided tour during the build and then invited me to join him for the Gala Preview and Awards evening. Several IFLA board members, including the IFLA President Professor Kathryn Moore, were on the judging panel.

With the IFLA President

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Andy Sturgeon (UK) and Jim Fogarty (Australia)

Adam White FLI is a director at Davies White Ltd, a double RHS Gold Medal, double People’s Choice and RHS Best in Show award-winning Chartered Landscape Architects practice. He is a Fellow and President of the Landscape Institute.

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DAVID T BINKS The demands of the landscaping industry can cause work-related stress says David T Binks – team communication and support are essential and effective combat tools As I sit here typing this, I’m keeping half an eye on my to-do lists, subconsciously re-prioritising what I have to get done today, this week, this month. The satisfaction of striking one of these tasks off my list of lists would probably count as part of my coping mechanisms for managing stress.

The term ‘stress’ generally has negative connotations, but to my mind it is a doubleedged sword, a powerful force, the effects of which can either debilitate or energise.

Yet for something that the effects of which are so pronounced, it remains something of a taboo subject in the external works industry.

That we don’t talk about this emotion seems incomprehensible when you look at the statistics surrounding it. According to Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in 2016/2017 526,000 workers suffered from work-related stress or anxiety, equating to 12.5m days lost within the workplace.

We work in a demanding industry, with long hours, tight deadlines and even tighter margins,

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with multiple skills being called upon to deliver complex projects. Landscaping is a challenging and stimulating industry. It is an exciting career, and the sense of achievement when a scheme is handed over to a client is second to none.

But in the next breath, these pressures can take their toll and send an individual into a state of anxiety and potentially depression.

YOU ARE OPERATING WITHIN A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF SPACE, TO A VERY DEFINITE TIMESCALE AND TO A FINITE BUDGET, WITH VERY HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR THE END RESULT There is an often cited motivational quote

by Simon Sinek: “Working hard for something you don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something you care about is called passion”. On an operational level, anyone who has been involved in a show garden build or a major project handover knows the range of emotions you subject yourself to, and during these experiences the lines between passion and stress can become blurred.

Show builds can be like working in a pressure cooker. You are operating within a very limited amount of space, to a very definite timescale and to a finite budget, with very high expectations for the end result. An example springs to mind of a bespoke water feature which formed part of

a show garden. Said feature had been tripletested offsite and it had worked beautifully – now what happened between us carefully dismantling and transporting it I don’t know – but when we came to install it on site it looked far from impressive.

Cue being able to feel your heart beating in your chest, your mind whirring and feeling a little nauseous. Fight or flight kicks in and you have to decide how you handle the sensation it gives rise to. As fleeing isn’t really an option, you have to redirect this nervous energy and use it to make hard and fast decisions, you have laser-like focus and your motivation is ignited. Because at the heart of it, you don’t want to let your client down, you don’t want to let yourself down.

As far as work-related issues go, this is only the tip of the iceberg and thankfully we resolved what seemed like an unsurmountable issue at the time. When you couple instances like this with the daily grind of running a business – constantly thinking about health and safety, employees, cashflow, head of work (the list goes on) – it is easy to see how people become overwhelmed. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to dealing with work related stress, but creating a culture within your business where people can talk openly about how they are feeling and are offered the support they need is essential. Not only does it help deal with potential mental health issues, but it creates a more confident team, who will support each other through both calm and stormy waters.

ABOUT DAVID T BINKS David T Binks is managing director of Cheshirebased the Landstruction Group which now has 40 employees. Set up in 2010, Landstruction has won Gold Medals at RHS Chelsea and RHS Tatton Park.

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he phrase Northern Powerhouse is often used to describe the increasing influence of UK cities situated between the Midlands and the borders of Scotland. However, the phrase can also be applied to parks, with the likes of Greater Manchester, Harrogate and York all offering some of the most extraordinary green spaces to be found in the UK. Another city in the midst of a golden era for its parks is Leeds, which over the past few years has well and truly modernised its maintenance operations. At the same time – as demonstrated by the likes of Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam – it has also been able to maintain traditional, primarily Victorian-influenced planting, despite the ongoing impact of austerity.

People of the fast-flowing river Situated in West Yorkshire, the Leeds City area possesses a population of around 800,000 (as of 2017), making it one of the most lived-in urban environments in the United Kingdom after London. It is also the fourth largest area of its kind in the country, at around 210 square miles.

The history of the city as we know it today stretches back to the 13th century, when it began to come into its own as an important market town. Its current name is apparently derived from the old Brythonic word ladenses, meaning people of the fast-flowing river – for example, the River Aire, which separates the suburbs of Holbeck and Headingley on either side. It subsequently developed into a major www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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A northern powerhouse Pro Landscaper talks to Leeds City Council about the innovative crewing and planting-up methods being used to continually improve its parks and green spaces

centre of manufacturing, culminating in the Industrial Revolution when it became one of the foremost economic destinations in Europe.

As is only appropriate given its illustrious commercial history, Leeds currently boasts one of the fastest rates of private sector job growth of any UK city, something which has occurred across a range of sectors, from manufacturing to the service industry. In recent years, it has also become increasingly culturally and socially significant, boasting several universities alongside Leeds Art Gallery, the Henry Moore Institute and the headquarters of Opera North.

Mike Kinnaird is development manager for Leeds City Council’s Parks and Countryside department. Giving an overview of its parks as well as the history of its green spaces – which he believes are as integral to the cultural life of the city as that mentioned above – he said: “Leeds

is fairly typical of many northern urban areas in terms of its development during the Industrial Revolution, and likewise also typical of the impact of the Victorian urban parks movement which was a reaction to it.”

He continues: “During that time, there was essentially a recognition on the part of the authorities that people needed to have a certain amount of respite from their working conditions, and also that the city itself needed the parks to function as ‘green lungs’ in order to benefit the health of residents. There was both an environmental and social motivation – people taking more exercise, getting out and seeing their friends, and so on.”

According to Mike, the first green space acquired by the council (or Leeds Corporation as it was known in those days) was Woodhouse Moor in 1857, for the princely sum of £3,000.

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The land is historically significant in a number of other ways too, not least that the moors in which the main park is now situated were used as the rallying point by Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War, prior to their defeat of the Royalists in 1642. It was also used as a sanctuary for those wishing to escape the plague, which ravaged the town in 1644.

While Woodhouse might be the site which is most interesting to historians, Leeds’ key destination park is undoubtedly Roundhay Park which, at more than 700 acres, is one of the biggest of its kind in Europe. Located three miles to the north of the town centre, Roundhay boasts a number of terrains, including parkland, woods, formal gardens and a lake.

In terms of attractions, visitors – of which there are around one million each year – can take their pick from numerous cafes, two playgrounds as well as a large collection of tropical plants housed in the aptly-named Tropical World. It has also been the site of a

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number of large events over the years, for instance the OnRoundhay music festival which attracted thousands of extra visitors in 2016.

Going into greater detail about how the city’s 62 community parks – which in terms of space equate to a total of around 4,000 hectares – were acquired, Mike says: “They came to us through a

LOCATED THREE MILES TO THE NORTH OF THE TOWN CENTRE, ROUNDHAY BOASTS A NUMBER OF TERRAINS, INCLUDING PARKLAND, WOODS, FORMAL GARDENS AND A LAKE variety of routes, with philanthropists being particularly generous to the city over the years.

The Temple Newsam estate is an example of that, which was sold to the Corporation by its owner, the 1st Earl of Halifax for a nominal sum in 1922.”

That spirit of generosity continues to exist in the city, in the form of initiatives such as the Leeds Park Fund. This charitable trust is set up (according to its website), to: “Provide the opportunity for local people and businesses to support parks and green spaces in the city. We would like to see more flowers, better places to play, more wildlife like butterflies and birds, and more beautiful spaces where people of all ages and abilities can take a stroll.”

Given the number of beautiful spaces there are already in the city, it would be fair to say that the future of its green spaces is pretty bright.

Up with the lark As for the effect which local government austerity has had on the upkeep of green spaces across the UK, Leeds City Council has certainly had to cut its cloth accordingly. However, standards, according to Mike, have in fact gone up rather than down, despite the drastic cuts in funding.

There are many potential reasons for this, related to both the City Council’s planting strategy, as well as innovations around crewing patterns and how people are managed.

Explaining this, Mike says: “While we clearly have to be realistic about money, our core driver is still quality, which is the thing which has always been at the forefront of our minds. We use the Green Flag criteria to assess our own parks – that’s our basis.”

He continues: “Regarding something like planting up, we haven’t actually had to introduce that much of a change, other than minor ones such as marginally reducing the more traditional or showy displays. We’ve just redeveloped our

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plant nursery, so that takes the financial pressure off to a degree, but we’ve reined back on the huge squares of bedding plants you would have seen before. We don’t do under-planting anymore either, because it’s just not affordable.

“Essentially, what we’re trying to do is keep the essence of the 19th century park but on a smaller scale. As I mentioned the radius of the beds may only be four metres now instead of six, but we make sure visitors still get that punch of colour. The soul of the Victorian green space is still there, we’re just more judicious about how we sustain it. The feel of the parks is integral to the city because of its history.”

As mentioned, the council has also introduced changes to its crewing patterns, something which has allowed them to save money by exerting greater control over resources. Giving the background to this, Mike says: “We employ around 300 multidisciplinary operational staff, who we’ve also up-skilled to take on tasks such as playground restoration and so on. It’s the same people doing everything – all of whom are area based – so they have the opportunity to take ownership of the parks which they see as theirs.”

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“The real innovation is how that seasonal working has impacted upon the hours people do. We ask them to be out longer in the summer – in order to take account of the work load and daylight – and go home earlier in the winter, with wages aggregated over the course of the year.

That instantly delivers increased efficiency, in that we can deploy equipment more effectively, while people are also no longer waiting around to start work in the winter because the sun’s not up.”

Leeds has become the very definition of a Northern Powerhouse, both in terms of its economic success and also the way it’s been able to sustain the integrity of its parks offer in potentially tricky economic circumstances.

“We’ve played a major part in how the city has developed over recent years,” says Mike.

“We’ve gone from what could easily be referred to as a spiral of decline in the 1980s, to what we have now, where parks are central to the cultural offer of the city and to the lives of the people who live and work in it.”

Long may the success continue.

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he house was an entirely new build surrounded by waterlogged grass and paving. When first approached by the client, they had simple requests – some raised planters, a few features, and not much else. However, working collaboratively with the clients to help them realise the potential of their space, Ben Barras completely transformed the surrounding area into a luxury extension of the indoors.

The garden was essentially revamped like-for-like, with a redevelopment of what was already there. There was a path up to the front door and another path around the house, and some natural lawn. The path was replaced with some new imported paving, and artificial grass either side. With the addition of centre bay trees (half-standard) coming up the centre and lighting for nighttime, the impressive www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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result resembles an aesthetic comparable to that of a wedding aisle.

It was pitched to the clients that instead of making minor changes, the entire plot could be revamped. This was to include new paving, new planters, new seating areas, an outdoor kitchen, and several extra features at the end of the garden. The bottom of the plot was completely waterlogged and swamp like, so soft planting with pebbles and gravel were used to help drain the water.

From there it was suggested that they could have a split-form granite driveway, and after falling in love with the product they agreed to have the rest of the area done.

Southern-based company, Caribbean Blinds supplied outdoor luxury pods. Following a consultation he worked around the team to install the pods. The clients also sourced

1 View from the bottom of the garden 2 Water cascade and foaming jets 3 Water globes 4 Beach cobbled planting area 5 Corner seating area with awning 6 Granite sawn sett driveway

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two bespoke stainless-steel sculptures for £2,000 each from Steve James Sculptures in Blackburn.

Planting The area required plants that could tolerate heavy water due to the amount present in the soil, so the decision was made to plant hydrangeas and ferns. Around the planters Buxus balls were selected to give a modern look and for low maintenance.

Two bay trees were planted on the far side.

Several cordylines were also planted down one side, but they became very damaged in the wind during the winter months. However, having fallen in love with them, the client decided they are worth the expense of keeping them and replacing them every year. www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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Challenges The team were unlucky with the weather, working through one of the worst winters that Ben has ever experienced. The weather, combined with the fact that it was a new build that was built up-ground, meant there was a lot of excess water which caused the ground to be overly soft and heavy machinery to sink.

Furthermore, the clients wanted to preserve the 40m long driveway – the only way in and out of the back garden – and prevent damage caused by mud. Each day the team had to cover the driveway with plyboards just to get the machinery in and out.

Also, as the clients wanted continued use of the driveway, it was only whilst they were away on holiday for a three-week period in the middle of the build that the team could redevelop it.

This was before the garden had been completed, which wasn’t ideal. However, the team overcame the challenge and delivered a product that the clients are delighted with to this day.

REFERENCES Design and build Stonecraft landscape and design

www.stonecraftltd.co.uk Hard landscape materials Marshalls

www.marshalls.co.uk Electrical supplies EDC

Blackpool Electrician EAS

Fleetwood Plasterer Max plaster

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7 Water globes and seating area at night 8 Water cascade and jets at night 9 The outdoor kitchen 10 Breakfast area with water feature 11 Flower arches and bespoke sculptures

Building supplies Building Supplies (West Coast)

www.bswc.biz Sculpture

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PROJECT DETAILS Project value £31,000 Build time Four weeks Size of project 300m²

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SMALL BUT BEAUTIFUL AYEGARDENING LTD A small urban garden design in Weybridge, Surrey creates the illusion of space while keeping maintenance to a minimum

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yegardening were tasked with the job of creating a low maintenance garden that would look good all year round, as the clients spend a considerable time abroad. The clients’ original garden was very bland with box hedges that had blight, and the lawn was suffering as a nearby drey of squirrels chewed up pine cones and littered the area.

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Brief Ayegardening spent a lot of time with the clients perfecting the design. As keen gardeners, the clients had seen a gazebo at RHS Chelsea Flower Show the year before and wanted to incorporate this into the design. Although the house features wood flooring, the clients did not want an outside deck as they don’t have the time to maintain one. As a solution, Ayegardening proposed using wood effect porcelain tiles instead of real wood.

Having spent a lot of money on caring for their previous lawn – which remains infested with moss – they clients also opted for artificial grass, as it is low maintenance and can be swept to keep clean.

The build The first stage was to strip the garden back completely, removing the hedges – except for two trees – the lawn and patio. As the garden is located on a slope, Ayegardening retained part of this with a brick wall and used it as a sunken gazebo area, in which the clients later placed a fire pit. Decorative pebbles and boulders were used around the edges of the lawn as informal paths to benches and part of the patio.

Lighting was installed to light up the garden at night, so the clients could enjoy the outdoor space when entertaining friends and family.

The paving was sourced from London Stone – a cinder porcelain tile was chosen for the main patio and to match this a tumbled black sandstone was chosen for the side path.

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DURING BUILD is the wrought iron gazebo found at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Special requirements To accommodate their need for low maintenance, tiles were used instead of decking alongside artificial grass. Ayegardening also installed irrigation with a timer so that the plants would be looked after whenever the clients are absent.

Challenges The main challenge which Ayegardening faced was the lack of space. There was limited space to store materials in the garden, and gated access with a narrow gateway meant that the

logistics of organising materials was challenging.

For the construction of the garden, a digger was needed which Ayegardening only managed to fit through the gate by millimetres.

Aside from the space issue, wildlife also proved problematic during the build. Squirrels were an issue; Ayegardening enlisted the help of Renée Canter of The Girl Who Gardens, to design a suitable planting plan, using plants that would not be eaten by the squirrels.

Shade in the garden also proved problematic as there were very large scots pines. This lack of natural sunlight in the garden also prompted the decision to choose a porcelain patio and artificial grass.

6 View towards the patio area and house

ABOUT AYEGARDENING Family run Ayegardening are members of the APL and HTA, winners of the Theo Paphitis’ acclaimed Small Business Sunday award and twice finalists in the Best Small Business Category at the Red Ribbon Awards. They won the Buy with Confidence accreditation from the West Sussex Trading Standards Department, and received a TrustMark accreditation. www.ayegardening.co.uk

REFERENCES Landscaper Ayegardening

www.ayegardening.co.uk

Namgrass

Porcelain cinder paving and tumbled black sandstone

Gazebo Studio Forge

Boulders and Scottish beach pebbles

Irrigation and lighting

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LIVING MEMORY FIRA The National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) is an inspiring horticultural experience reflecting its special memorial significance

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ocated in Staffordshire, The National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) is the UK’s year-round centre of remembrance. The 150 acre site forms part of the National Forest and contains 30,000 maturing trees and more than 330 memorials. Increasing visitor numbers prompted the development of a master plan which included the building of a new Remembrance Centre and the refurbishment of the Armed Forces Memorial (AFM). These improvements aimed to transform the site into a place of global significance, with the NMA able to accommodate greater numbers while providing a space for reflection, remembrance and celebration of life. www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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Project background The NMA was established in 1997 on reclaimed quarry workings between the River Trent and the Tame, in Alrewas, Staffordshire. The arboretum was originally conceived in 1994 by Commander David Childs CBE who wished to create a national site of remembrance.

Following its opening in 2001, the NMA saw an unprecedented growth in visitor numbers from 12,000 to more than 300,000 by 2009. This was largely due to the opening of the Armed Forces Memorial (AFM) in 2008 which established the NMA as the UK’s principal site of remembrance. This striking stone monument records the names of all service

personnel who have been killed on duty or as a result of terrorism. Over this time, the NMA’s visitor demographic also changed with more young people and families visiting the site.

For many, the main reason for visiting was to pay respect to those who have lost their lives in the service of the public, but for others, it was about exploring the natural landscape and gaining a personal understanding of remembrance.

Today the NMA is independently run with support from The Royal British Legion and attracts almost 400,000 visitors every year.

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The new Remembrance Centre was the culmination of years of collaboration between the NMA and Fira.

Designed with great care and empathy, the project was highly complex with consultation required with two clients, military and civilian stakeholders and donors. Fira was commissioned in early 2009 to prepare a masterplan for the development on its existing site and to plan for its future expansion.

PROJECT DETAILS Project value £18.7m Build time 10 months Size of project 2.58 hectares

The brief Fira’s philosophy was to create a place which was befitting of a place of national remembrance, that was calm, dignified and uplifting. The plan identified the need for a more engaging and informative visitor experience,

to provide better circulation and to make better use of the existing buildings.

Importance was placed on the need for the buildings to relate to the arboretum, making the synthesis of landscape and architecture pivotal to the success of the project.

The landscape together with the building needed to act as an introduction to the arboretum and serve as an orientation for visitors.

The design During the early design stages, it became evident that the car park was key to improving the visitor experience and a ‘light touch’ intervention was included in the project.

The entrance to the site was redesigned in collaboration with Glenn Howells Architects.

As the site was due to undergo major disruption

BEFORE during the construction of the new Remembrance Centre, the opportunity was taken to refurbish the existing AFM at the same time.

Apart from essential maintenance to stonework, other improvements to the monument included a new stone-paved surface, drainage improvements, upgraded pathways and lighting.

As the Remembrance Centre was partially funded by donation it was important that the project was delivered within budget. The project also had to be delivered on time as the site is

ABOUT FIRA Fira is a nationally recognised, people-centric practice of landscape architects, urban designers, masterplanners and architects. Over the past four decades its pioneering approach to design – with emphasis on sustainability and wellbeing – has positioned it as one of the country’s leading landscape design practices. www.fira-la.com

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The development placed trees at the heart of the design, and this was a key factor in connecting the built development with the landscape. Drawing soft landscape closer to the building created stronger visual and physical connections with the arboretum where it can be used to frame views, define space and assist with wayfinding.

The centre piece of the project is Heroes’ Square and the Boyes Garden, which sweep gently to the level of Millennium Avenue, physically connecting the building to the arboretum. Materials used include Yorkstone paving, walling and setts, timber bench tops and cast-iron grilles.

Heroes Square features commemorative paviours, engraved with cap badges or crests of the Royal Navy, the British Army, the Royal Air Force and City Livery Companies. The paving was placed according to Battle Honours grouped around the trees.

1 Main entrance into AFM ©Fira

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2 Water feature ©Andy Webster/Fira

Remembrance Centre

3 Water feature and meandering path ©Jane Findlay/Fira

Glenn Howells Architects

4 Rolled gravel finish before it was replaced with stone paving ©Fira 5 Original bronze sculpture by Ian Rank-Broadley in its improved setting ©Andy Webster/Fira 6 City Livery Companies paving ©Jane Findlay/Fira

www.glennhowells.co.uk Armed Forces Memorial Purcell

www.purcelluk.com Main contractor (Remembrance Centre) Stepnell

7 Heroes’ Square ©Jane Findlay/Fira

www.stepnell.co.uk

8 Water feature and meandering path ©Andy Webster/Fira

Main contractor (AFM)

9 ‘Blown Away’ Sculpture in The Boyes Garden ©Jane Findlay/Fira

www.szerelmey.com

Szerelmey Conservation

Landscape contractor Grace Landscapes

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www.hillier.co.uk Shrubs

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www.nurserymen.co.uk Stone paving Marshalls

www.marshalls.co.uk Water feature Fountains Direct

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irrors are a design element with both a practical and a decorative purpose. Not only do they look good, they reflect light and bounce it back, instantly lighting and visually extending space by tricking the eye.

By reflecting the light coming from different objects, they give the illusion of a 3D image.

Mirrors are widely used to broaden a space, multiply views and introduce views. They will harness any daylight possible, introducing light to a gloomy terrace, a basement level garden or a shady courtyard. They work as a focal point as well as enhancing and deflecting attention from areas you’d rather keep out of sight.

The spatial phenomenon of reflection is present in everyday life. We can, however, play on the optical illusion they offer by placing mirrors within a hedge or on a fence or wall, suggesting there is another space beyond and lending a view where there is none.

Alyson Shotz ‘Mirror Fence’

Putting mirrors where we least expect them, such as on a table top, can create a magical effect – not only will it reflect the food and utensils set on it, it will mirror the surrounding views and landscape. By positioning and capturing the reflection relative to key viewing areas, you can choreograph visual movement through space, controlling the experience and emotional impact.

Water and mirror used together produce a spectacular effect, and reflecting a dark colour base will dramatically enhance any pond.

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Photographer Autumn de Wilde’s coloured mirror boxes

Mirror walls are by far the most effective and striking way to magically enlarge your space with great effect. Mirror sheet, laser cut to any size and clad directly to walls, is the easiest display option. Mirrors placed at an angle, such as those used in the Raas Hotel in Jodhpur, add additional reflection and drama.

Acrylic versus glass Acrylic mirrors are a safer option outdoors, typically ten times stronger than glass and 80% lighter, they won’t shatter if knocked.

They can be cut with a sharp blade or knife and easily moved around and screwed or glued to outside walls.

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For more impact, use tinted or coloured acrylic mirror sheet available from Sheet Plastics who have a large selection to choose from.

Mirricol is a new handmade coloured mirror made from 9mm thick laminated safety glass, and available in a wide range of colours from B & S glass.

American photographer, Autumn de Wilde designed a pair of transparent and reflective jewel toned structures for a photoshoot in the dry Californian landscape that illustrates how amazing the effect of mirror, especially coloured, can be.

Glass is a harder material than acrylic so less resistant to scratching, and it will give you a crystal-clear reflection for much longer.

To keep them looking new, you will need to polish them.

Alternatively, you can leave them to weather for a more aged or rustic aesthetic. Rough Old Glass is an excellent source of antiqued, colour tinted, and Verre eglomisé (gilded) mirror glass.

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Mirror balls Tiempo create plain mirrors and coloured 30cm mirror glass balls. They look fantastic placed amongst planting or in a pool or a pond on mass.

PROKTH have 30cm seamless 304-grade stainless steel Gazing Balls, and hollow floating balls for ponds and pools. Consider mirror sculpture to play tricks with light and the surroundings.

Alyson Shotz is a contemporary American artist based in New York whose work Bandglass investigates concepts of space, and the capture of light.

Mirror Fence uses mirrors to convert an archetypal white picket fence into a mirrored reflection of the changing seasons, and thus an active part of its environment.

Artist Phillip K Smith III replaced horizontal boards on a shed with strips of long reflective mirrors, creating a miraculous optical illusion that makes the cabin appear invisible in places.

This playful idea can be used to significant effect in any project.

London based installation artist Lee Borthwick creates wonderful mirrored branches and logs using natural, organic and reclaimed materials that capture the surrounding landscape in an interesting fractured reflection. Available through Feather and Home.

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stained glass, Preedy glass supply Outdoor mirror wall art seduced by the customised frameless mirror reflective and glass panels of the highest structural properties of glass in natural shapes. quality in clear, tinted, diffused and acid etch and The 8 Squares garden mirror from Rivas is antiqued finishes. They can supply only or ideal when you want a simple, clean geometric measure, supply and install. or industrial look. They are available in two Frame Emporium has sizes for smaller and larger walls, and Aldgate a selection of mirrors Home has a large contemporary mirror for especially for more minimalist spaces. outdoor use, For a softer reflection, you’ll need a glass including with an aged patina. Petersham Nurseries antiqued mirror and Aldgate Home source old window frames, glass in a restore them and fit them with hand-antiqued variety of sizes, glass. They can also paint the frames in any and their Multi colour you desire.

Circle Mirror, The availability of outdoor mirrors remains which consists small, therefore using a standard mirror may be of 36 convex Round Glass Etched Sculpture by Tim Carter your best option. To extend their life, make sure mirrors, is a they are of the best quality as it will have a visual treat. For a fun and quirky longer lifespan outside, and if possible use it look Smithers of Stamford have recycled in a covered area that offers some protection. oil drum and used paint pot mirrors.

Rough Old Glass provide a measure and For the wow factor, Castor Design Mirrors have installation service, installing the glass to a dry a black tint finish with a wonderful clean reflection, substrate already fitted by others, they seal and the black powder coated spun metal back around the edges of the mirror. Jamie Brooks gives them an illusion of hovering off the wall. of Sheet Plastics advises pre-backing the mirrors to a waterproofed hardboard and silicone sealing edges to prevent water ingress.

Matthew Gliksten of Frame Emporium suggests varnishing wooden frames to ensure they last a few years or longer, especially if they are re-varnished now and again.

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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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URBIS DESIGN Urbis Globe Planter

Price: POA Seen in the image on a rooftop in Kings Cross the Urbis Globe Planter is 110cm x 78cm in a cool sandstone finish. Urbis Design has helped to transform the modern urban landscape particularly with the Globe planters as seen in the Kings Cross development both in streetscapes and in the rooftop gardens. The Globe Planter has been particularly popular with landscape architects for commercial schemes as it is long lasting and robust and large enough to support mature trees. It comes in three sizes and multiple different finishes to suit any planting scheme.

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POTS AND PITHOI Sami

Price: £300 Sami is part of the new contemporary range at Pots and Pithoi. Its generous size (50x70cm) provides visual support to wide statement plants and stability in windy weather. This picture shows it planted with a tetrapanax papyrifer. Like all of Pots and Pithoi’s pots, Sami is handmade in Crete and highly frost resistant in UK winters.

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Price: From £127.50 - £511 Though lightweight the Fiberglass Buxus Cubes are very durable. They’re ideal for internal or external use, resistant to frost and easy to wipe clean. The fibreglass planters are available in a range of colours and rather than being painted, the colour is added during the manufacturing process which means the planter will keep its colour even if knocked or scuffed. This makes them perfect for high traffic areas, such as entrances rooftop terraces.

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Price: Planters vary - from around £300 for a large planter Fibreglass planters are lightweight and easily moved when empty. Their construction with special polymers and reinforcing glass fibres make them strong and durable enough to withstand the weather. Fibreglass can be moulded into complex shapes to make planters to fit around awkward angles. They can be used to block, frame or highlight views and colours will not fade over time. This rooftop scheme by Greenlinesdesign Ltd uses planters from Cedar Nursery with differing finishes, to add depth and polish to the design.

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From £300 Large, strong and yet light enough to be easily handled, Boulevard trough planters are often used in weight-restricted areas. They are made from a dense compressed fibre-cement, an ideal material for withstanding the exposure to the elements in a rooftop position. There are a wide range of shapes and sizes in the range, and custom colouring is available.

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Haddonstone’s Heritage planters

Price: starting from £80 Available in three sizes, the Heritage range is a traditional design suitable for many garden styles. The Heritage planters are manufactured from the highest quality cast stonework by skilled craftsmen at Haddonstone, using the TecLite material to ensure stone thickness, keeping weight to a minimum. Pictured, left to right, is Heritage planter in Portland; Large Heritage planter in terracotta and Small Heritage planter in the bath colour.

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Price: POA WoodBlocX modular timber components are light and easy to deliver to the most awkward of spaces. A popular choice for rooftop projects, the system provides design flexibility and a natural, sustainable option for any size of rooftop planter. Lead times of 3–5 working days across the UK and a free design service are available for any scale of project.

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NURTURE NEWS Agapanthus ‘Fireworks’ wins new product award

Wyevale Nurseries are celebrating after their new plant Agapanthus ‘Fireworks’ won a New Product award at GLEE. Wyevale Nurseries entered the plant into the Plant, Seed & Bulb category at the trade show in Birmingham. They were very pleased when the plant came out as the winner.

Colin Stanley, retail sales manager at Wyevale Nurseries, said: “We’re thrilled that such a glorious plant has won this prestigious award in the New Product Showcase. The Agapanthus ‘Fireworks’ has bicoloured blue and white blooms that explode into life, they bring a fabulous display to borders or patios.

“We are the only nursery in the UK to be growing the plant. What’s special about this agapanthus is its flower heads. They are supersize and densely packed with trumpet flowers giving maximum detailed impact. This plant will be ready to sell to buyers in June 2019.” www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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Wyevale to introduce recyclable plant pots Commercial nursery Wyevale is introducing recyclable plant pots for all its retail plants. This will allow customers to recycle them kerbside. In 2019 Wyevale Nurseries will be replacing its black plastic pots for taupe coloured pots, supplied by Aeroplas, to fight the war on plastic.

Steve Reed, production director of the Container Division at Wyevale Nurseries, explained: “The taupe coloured plant pots are coming in next year for our retail plants and we plan to use more than 700,000 of the new recyclable pots.

“There will be a big overlap for customers as everything we have potted this year is in black pots. But, by autumn 2019 most of our stock will be available in taupe pots to retailers.

“The general public can then recycle the taupe pots kerbside with other household waste, which has not been possible before. The black pots would previously end up in landfill because they contain carbon black pigment. The new taupe pots are carbon black pigment free polypropylene. This is identifiable by near infrared (NIR) analysis.

“The recyclable plant pots are part of an industry initiative led by representatives from the HTA and UK growers. It’s great to see many growers backing the taupe pot.

We’re keen to look at the other ways we use plastic within the company to further improve our green credentials.” www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk

Defra restricts oak movements to tackle moth threat Restrictions on the import of several species of oak into England are in place. This is part of regulatory plans to protect native trees from oak processionary moth (OPM).

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be upheld unless the trees meet specific conditions. They cover both imports from overseas and movement of trees from areas of the country where OPM is already present.

The measures cover all oaks (Quercus) – except for cork oak (Quercus suber). These have a girth of 8cm or more at 1.2m above the root collar and come

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Designer PLANTS Designed by Tony Woods, show garden Urban Flow brims with shape and colour to create an opulent ambience

The brief for this project was to use a range of plants that could cope with varying light and moisture conditions, ranging from damp shade to dry full sun. This was to demonstrate how water could be conserved and distributed in times of excess rainfall for the Thames Water sponsored RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, Urban Flow. The planting also had to realistically replicate what could be achieved in a small urban garden and plants were chosen that would give a range of interest throughout the year, including stem colour and seed heads.

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created without using lots of fencing and can in turn create shelter for wildlife. The Taxus baccata then lowers in height and width and punctuates the softer, textural herbaceous planting and again provides evergreen structure throughout the year.

We used a range of shrubs and perennials that had dark foliage with burgundy, lilac and blue flowers. This carried through the tones and patterns of the hard landscaping such as the dark steel effect ‘Design Clad’ that formed our archway. Finely cut foliage of Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla ‘Black Lace’ merged the planting and hardscape whilst also creating delicate shadows. Rosa glauca was chosen to arch over and across lower plants and give a contrast to the darker foliage and flowers with its glaucus blue leaves and delicate pink flowers. Continuing the effect through the garden to damper, shadier parts Actaea simplex

‘Brunette’ was used for height and lacey foliage, along with Athyrium niponicum var. pictum the painted fern for its exquisite burgundy and silver colours.

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One of the stars of the show was Lupinus ‘Masterpiece’ and whilst this proved hard to keep in perfect condition for judging, we had plenty of replacement plants and were still swapping out plants right up to one hour before judging. It’s difficult decision between potentially being penalised for not having enough flowers or having lots of flowers that are marked down for imperfection. We went for quality over quantity and the effect was still very impactful.

Combined with the stunning flowers of Iris ‘Deep Black’ I created a flow of velvet to give an opulent feel to the garden that in the brief was situated at the rear of a London town house.

Multi-stemmed Ginkgo Biloba were chosen to provide structure and again create very majestic shadows across the boundaries of the garden, and the effect of the leaves flickering in the breeze added a huge amount of atmosphere to the space. The trees were underplanted with www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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dense groundcover including Epimedium, Cornus canadensis and Dryopteris which peeped through decorative corten tree pit grills.

To surround the outdoor kitchen, aromatic and drought tolerant herbs such as thyme, sage and oregano were used to edge the paving whilst salads, soft fruit and vegetables were accommodated in a living wall.

Urban Flow won Gold and ‘Best space to grow’ garden at RHS Chelsea 2018.

ABOUT TONY WOODS Tony Woods is managing director at awardwinning design and build company Garden Club London. He specialises in urban gardens and roof gardens and has won two RHS gold medals and a BALI special award for design and build in 2017. www.gardenclublondon.co.uk

• Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla ‘Black Lace’ • Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Tom Thumb’ • Ginkgo biloba • Taxus baccata • Rosa glauca • Angelica sylvestris ‘Vicar’s Mead’ • Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’ • Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’ • Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ • Euphorbia amygdaloides • Actaea simplex ‘Brunette’ • Astrantia major ‘Claret’ • Lupinus ‘Masterpiece’ • Salvia x sylvestris ‘Mainacht’ • Iris versicolor • Iris ‘Deep Black’ • Ajuga reptans • Cornus canadensis • Geum rivale • Gillenia trifoliata • Epimedium pubigerum • Lamium Orvala • Euphorbia pithyusa • Asarum europaeum • Athyrium niponicum var. pictum • Epimedium • Cornus canadensis • Dryopteris

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PLANT HEALTH Pro Landscaper reports on Professor Gerry Saddler’s seminar on decline in plant health at this year’s FutureScape Scotland

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lants are important. They’re important for controlling the environment, providing food, supporting biodiversity, and social wellbeing. They play a vital part in the life of our planet, but numerous factors are contributing to a decline in plant health. This is what Chief Plant Health Officer for Scotland and Head of SASA Professor Gerry Saddler chose to focus on in his FutureScape Scotland seminar, stipulating that perhaps the most influential factor currently is the increase in global trade.

Nowadays, we’re bringing in more and more plant material from different parts of the world.

In many cases, there’s a high chance that the plant material will bring something with it – be it bacteria, nematode worms or fungi. Plants are susceptible to all types of organisms, insects, and pests – a whole range of things can attack plants in the same way that they do humans and animals.

Four or five years ago, the introduction of ash dieback proved to be a big problem. Originally noted in Poland in 1992 it has since moved steadily westward. It was first confirmed in Britain in 2012 appearing in nursery stock and has subsequently moved into the wider environment since 2013. The disease causes leaf loss, crown dieback and bark lesions.

Once the tree is infected, it is usually fatal.

Since 2012, there has been a steady increase in the amount of ash dieback across the UK. The cost of felling urban trees as a result of ash dieback was estimated at £180 million in 2013. It results in a loss of trade, a loss of timber, and a damaging effect on the economy.

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WE ARE IMPORTING TREES AT AN ALARMING RATE, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF DISEASE SPREAD to heat stress, but one of the most worrying things is that it has an incredibly wide host range, with over 300 susceptible plant species worldwide. In the UK the main worry is that it could be introduced into some of our iconic tree species, like oak, elm or plain trees.

Another outbreak that has already hit the UK is Oak Processionary Moth, which is currently only found in London and its surrounding counties. Imports of oak are now being controlled to limit any further introduction of the moth. If you look at the import of trees into the UK, a staggering amount are coming in despite the disease problems we have been having. We are

importing trees at an alarming rate, which increases the risk of disease spread.

However, the seminar wasn’t all about the negatives. Gerry explained how in 2016 the Scottish government introduced the Scottish Plant Health Strategy, committing them to safeguarding Scottish plant health. Features of the plant health strategy include the creation of Chief Plant Health Officer post, currently held

by Professor Gerry Saddler. He is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the plant health strategy, and the creation of the plant health centre to help conduct horizon scanning.

This process helps detect some of the pests and pathogens in other parts of the world that could be introduced to the UK in the future.

Is the industry doing enough to protect plant health? By covering the topic in his seminar at FutureScape Scotland, Gerry has opened a conversation on one of the most pressing issues in landscaping today.

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Bulbs add abundant colour and impact; Andy McIndoe explains how to get the best out of the many varieties available

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he flower bulbs most widely used for naturalising are daffodils which produce a reliable, bold display from early to mid-spring. However, there are so many more which add wonderful detail and sparkling seasonal colour in grass, under trees and shrubs and amongst ground cover planting. Some may be diminutive, but their impact can be great once established.

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conditions in the same way that you would any plant. Galanthus, snowdrops, like humus rich soil that does not dry out. They are perfect at the base of a deciduous hedge where there is plenty of leaf mould. Galanthus nivalis, the British native, is the easiest and most reliable.

Andy McIndoe Crocus tomasinianus

Snake’s head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris is a native of water meadows. It is also a member of the lily family with fleshy, waxy bulbs that hate to be out of the soil. Plant immediately and choose moist soil. It will grow in grass or under the light shade of trees and shrubs.

Large flowered Crocus are a joy when they first open, but soon become unsightly when the blooms fade. The smaller specie Crocus are best for naturalising in grass, around trees or in beds and borders where they will be undisturbed.

Again these spread by seeding themselves, so weeding will destroy the offspring. The species Crocus tomasinianus is the loveliest, its blooms often opening before the earliest snowdrops.

Cyclamen hederifolium

Cyclamen hederifolium flowers from late summer through autumn. Its delicate pink and white graceful blooms appearing before the ivy-like, beautifully marbled leaves. It grows in dry shade on slopes and beneath the canopy of trees and can be relied upon to multiply, as long as it is allowed to seed and the tiny seedlings are left undisturbed. It will grow through ground cover Vinca and Hedera and is perfect amongst Frittilarias in grass

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winter heathers. The tubers or corms can be planted just beneath the surface as dry bulbs, however pot or cell grown plants, planted in bloom in the autumn are usually the most reliable and successful. These are seed-raised, vigorous and less likely to remain dormant in the ground.

flower and leaf form and perhaps less robust than its autumn flowering cousin. Again, it is best planted when in leaf and flower, the corms are small and rarely successful planted as dry bulbs.

Many of the small spring gems grow from tiny bulbs: Galanthus, Crocus, Fritillaria and Chionodoxa to name but a few. These small bulbs dry out easily and when they do they lose viability. So buy early and plant immediately

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before they desiccate. Plant no more than three times the depth of the bulb and plant generously.

For example, a clump of twenty snowdrops is barely enough – one hundred bulbs go nowhere.

Many dwarf bulbs have quite specific requirements, so match them to the growing

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The winter aconite, Eranthis hyemalis and Anemone blanda are perfect to add early colour around the base of deciduous trees and shrubs.

However the ground here can be dry and the hard, dry, tiny tubers often remain dormant in the soil. Soak them in water for 12 hours or more, then plant in groups 2cm deep and 2cm apart, watering occasionally through winter.

ABOUT ANDY MCINDOE Andy McIndoe is a practical horticulturist with more than 30 years’ experience in ornamental horticulture.

He has designed and advised on gardens of all sizes and has been responsible for 25 Gold medal winning exhibits at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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’m not generally a fan of National days of celebration focused around a particular thing or product – coffee day, or pie day for example, doesn’t really mean much for most. But there’s an awareness day this month which I imagine will mean something to most of the population, not only of this country, but the world. World Mental Health Day takes place on the 10 October and this year its focus is on young people and mental health in a changing world.

This got me thinking about our industry and the prevalence of young people in all those spaces we transform with plants – and how vital this is. Think about it, whether it’s a hotel, a shop, a business, an office or a communal

THIS GOT ME THINKING ABOUT OUR INDUSTRY AND THE PREVALENCE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ALL THOSE SPACES WE TRANSFORM WITH PLANTS space, there will be a significant percentage of young people populating the space. Young people whose mental health is under threat almost every day simply because they have grown up in a digital age that’s constantly shifting. Look at any group in their twenties for example, most of them will have spent their early and formative years hunched over an Xbox or Playstation, and that was only the beginning.

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7. Plants absorb noise, especially in open plan offices 8. Plants raise humidity levels and reduce dust in the air 9. Green walls buffer outside noises and insulate the building 10. Green roofs act as thermal insulation and offer a good view

Now, the vast majority will be on their phones participating in a pixelated abstraction of life (sometimes not even their own life), via a tiny screen, and honestly, it’s depressing.

But there is it, we can’t put the genie back in the bottle, it’s out, it’s airborne and it’s everywhere. Instead of filling me with a sense of hopelessness though, it just strengthens my enthusiasm for our industry because anything we can do to bring nature inside is going to provide a vital, healing, soothing and uplifting opportunity for someone to connect with the natural world.

Let’s recap on the key benefits of plants in the workplace, as provided by Plants@Work: 1. Bringing nature inside connects us with nature (biophilia) 2. Plants improve air quality 3. Plants reduce stress levels and help to calm us 4. They make us feel happier 5. They increase our productivity 6. Concentration can improve by 23%

It could be a moment in a lunch hour, or while wrestling with a tricky spreadsheet, while waiting for a meeting to start, or for a friend to arrive – said person could look up, and instead of seeing artifice and technology, they see green. The very plants we have wheeled, dragged and winched into place, often throughout the night, could transport them. They can reach out and feel a leaf, a stem, a flower, and see it for what it is – a thing of both exceptional and everyday beauty, a reminder of the natural world outside, and our natural state within it, and all the deep contentment and solace we find there.

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NEW ROUTES FOR NICK Nick Coslett, industry renowned plantsman with an illustrious career as marketing manager for Palmstead Nurseries and previous BALI National and South Thames chairman, is retiring at the end of September. Pro Landscaper speaks to some of the people who worked closely with Nick over the years to hear their thoughts on his career and what he means to the industry

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I have had the privilege of knowing Nick for many years, well over a decade now and I will very much miss this true gentleman of our industry in my day to day life. Passionate, knowledgeable and committed to horticulture, Nick has always been a joy to work with and such fun to socialise with at events! I know he’ll keep in touch with the industry – he just won’t be able to help himself, but it really is about time he spent time with his ‘other’ family and I wish him a very happy retirement.

For as long as I can remember, Nick has been one of the most proactive people supporting the horticultural and landscaping industry. His professionalism and attentiveness to his work has always been fantastic.

I’ve always thought of him as a very kind, gentle friend who’s always there for good advice and support. He’s also great fun to go wine buying with in Burgundy!

British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) If we were asked to define Nick Coslett in so many words, it would be a truly inspirational, charismatic and supportive character for so many people working in the landscape industry.

Trained as a Landscape Architect and spending much of his illustrious career in nursery sales, Nick has been a true advocate of BALI, its members and its values; to support, promote and inspire. Three key areas which BALI still adheres to this very day. Nick has shown all these characteristics and more in his 50-year career.

A true champion of BALI, horticulture and landscape architecture, Nick has also personally helped promote BALI’s GoLandscape initiative, for which we are incredibly grateful. We are pleased to say that although Nick is retiring from his role at Palmstead Nurseries, one of BALI’s longer standing members, he is continuing on in his role as a BALI Chalk Fund Trustee and returning for a second time as one of the association’s esteemed awards judges. We could think of no better candidate to help us assess future Awards schemes for many years to come.

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Rae Wilkinson OWNER, RAE WILKINSON DESIGN LIMITED Nick has always been a fantastic front man for Palmstead – he is a natural networker and a warm and friendly man who is passionate about the industry. His passion motivated him to set up the Palmstead workshops, a valuable and most enjoyable industry event attended by many, where plenty of knowledge is shared and gained every year. Nick has dealt with my plant sourcing over the years with attention and diligence. He has always gone the extra mile and checked that everything is as it should be on my orders.

We have been on panels together, raised glasses together and I have always thoroughly enjoyed catching up with him. He will be sadly missed by many and I suspect his shoes will be rather hard to fill!

Lisa & Jim Wilkinson DIRECTORS, ELJAYS44 Nick Coslett was one of the first nursery contacts we made when we came into the industry nearly eight years ago. He welcomed us warmly, freely imparting his knowledge and views and he also encouraged Palmstead to support Pro Landscaper and FutureScape at an early stage. We will miss seeing Nick’s friendly face at meetings and events. We know he loves to travel and will make the very best of what the future holds for him and his wife.

We wish him a long and happy retirement.

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Jamie Butterworth shares four pink plants that are sure to brighten up any autumnal display

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Astrantia ‘Roma’ Astrantias are often correctly associated with spring flowering planting, and are a Chelsea regular – for good reason. However, there are also later flowering Astrantias that can head right through into the autumn. ‘Roma’ is a superb example, the light papery pink flowers work great in most schemes, but especially amongst autumnal grasses.

PINKS ARE NOT AS BRASH OR DEMANDING AS OTHER AUTUMNAL COLOURS, LESS COMMANDING AND MUCH MORE CALMING There’s one last explosion of colour as gardens strut their autumnal attire, a feast for all the senses with burnt reds, oranges and yellows that are soon to decorate the woodland floor. Casting our eyes down from the trees though, and instead turning our attention to the flower border – a powerful component of the autumnal garden. And whilst the more powerful colours can take up our affection, there is another colour group still working hard to put on a show.

Verbena hastata f. rosea Delicate spires of subtle pink flowers are formed throughout the summer and long into the autumn. Growing to 1.5m tall, it does well as a back of border perennial, adding structure and colour.

Eupatorium maculatum ‘Riesenschirm’ A beast for the borders that can grow up to 2m tall, so not one for those with limited space.

However, despite its beastly size, the large clusters of beautiful pink flowers show its softer side. The flowers are amazing at encouraging pollinators into the garden, and it’s a superb addition to the larger border.

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Pinks are not as brash or demanding as other autumnal colours, less commanding and much more calming. The perfect addition to sooth and settle autumnal planting pallets with a refined elegance. Caught in the early morning dew or the late evening sun, they can add an extra sparkle that will enhance planting pallets before succumbing to the winters cold.

Here are four pink plants that can be sprinkled into planting plans for a touch of class and style.

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Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Rosea’ I’m not normally a huge fan of Persicarias, they are indeed hard working and do know how to put on a show, but I find some to be rebellious and difficult – I hate difficult. However, ‘Rosea’ is an easy-to-grow option that forms large clumps of subtle pink flower spikes that on mass look spectacular.

These are just a few great examples, there are of course a plethora to choose from. Mix with soft yellows of pale blues for a truly sumptuous display.

ABOUT JAMIE BUTTERWORTH Graduating from RHS Garden Wisley with a Distinction in summer 2015, avid plantsman and RHS Ambassador Jamie now works as a horticultural consultant for London Stone, having spent the last two years growing plants for the world’s top designers at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Hortus Loci.

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Pro Landscaper speaks to Simon Sutcliffe at How Green Nursery to learn about its history as a trade-only nursery and plans for the future How and when did the company begin?

Tim/Dad managed a council-run nursery growing bedding plants for parks and public spaces in South London, but in the 1980s it was sold for development. He then decided to start his own business and acquired some land in Hever, Kent. Previously used to grow field-grown cut flowers for Covent Garden Market, dad built a house on the plot and started the business in 1981.

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HOW GREEN NURSERY gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Our involvement with show gardens has accompanied a transition into the garden designer and landscape market. We’ve found the designer market to be more stable with trading throughout the year, especially in Autumn thus increasing our sales season. The range of plants grown has also changed again, to include more woody plants. We now offer a plant sourcing service to include trees, hedging and shrubs in a range of sizes.

IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NEW PLANTS AND TRENDS How has the company developed over time?

Initially the site was open in a retail capacity, but soon Dad’s connections with the council took the business in another direction.

Glasshouses and tunnels were erected for growing seasonal bedding plants on a contract basis for local authorities. Our flagship contract for over thirty years was with Westminster City Council and included landmark sites such as Leicester Square, Whitehall and Victoria Embankment. The latter was often earmarked for awards. We also grew hanging baskets and troughs for high streets along with the maintenance contracts, including 10 Downing Street! At the same time a move into the garden centre trade brought with it an expansion to the range. Perennials, grasses, potted bulbs, alpines, herbs and edibles with the onus on new and desirable introductions became a specialty. In recent years we have been involved with growing for award-winning www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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Do you think it’s important to attend industry events and shows?

Very much so! It’s so important to keep up to date with new plants and trends – plants that are more disease resistant or more floriferous can only be a good thing. Finding suppliers for materials we do not grow ourselves, it is paramount we see the quality before we offer it to our customers.

From a business perspective it’s great to get out and meet people face to face. We’re in a

new era of networking opportunities and it’s refreshing to see business done in this way. We’ll be at FutureScape in November – come say hello!

What lies ahead for How Green Nursery?

As of 2019 we are no longer contract growing bedding plants – this will free up time and space to concentrate on giving our designer customers a broader and diverse range, offering a ‘one stop shop’. With the challenges of extreme weather patterns and the ever-increasing risk of new pests and diseases, it is important to offer our customers reliable and tough plants. We are always striving to find plants, some new and interesting to fit the bill.

There has been recent investment into the site and we have now expanded to our boundaries. A new nursery management system will make the site more user friendly both for our customers and staff.

We have high aspirations to take the business forward, and with our loyal, hardworking team, we will get there!

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With such virtuous values at their core, it’s no surprise they were the winners of the grounds maintenance category at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards earlier this year.

WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE THE CALIBRE OF STAFF THAT WE DO, BOTH ON THE GROUND AND WITHIN OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM A family-run horticulture business, Nurture Landscapes was established in 2008

by Peter Fane. Starting up as a team of four from a single depot in Surrey, Nurture has rapidly expanded into a national landscape maintenance service provider, working out of six regional offices and 26 depots strategically placed around the UK. Their services also include winter gritting, landscape construction and interior and exterior plant displays. To encourage a sense of ownership, 18% of the business has been allocated in shares to the staff and management team.

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and recycle – to minimise waste across the businesses. An example of this is a 50,000-strong wormery at Chiswick Park, which disposes of 50kg of food and green waste each day.

Nurture Landscapes has won ROSPA Gold for two years running, a Green Apple for beekeeping as well as seven Green Flag Awards during 2017 and 2018. Through its BALI membership, Nurture has won a total of 17 BALI Awards since 2011, of which seven are principal awards and two are BALI’s Employer Excellence awards.

As an environmentally-conscious company, Nurture also offers services such as the installation and management of bee hives, both as single projects and as part of wider biodiversity plans. They also believe in the importance of the three Rs – reduce, reuse

2017 WAS ANOTHER FANTASTIC YEAR FOR NURTURE LANDSCAPES, AND IT’S GREAT TO HAVE THE WORK WE DO RECOGNISED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING OUR SUCCESS IN THE COMING YEARS Nurture Landscapes constantly reviews operations to ensure their clients receive the greenest solutions where possible, and pioneer environmental initiatives to reduce carbon and improve energy efficiency. They work closely with their clients and suppliers to identify materials and techniques that minimise environmental impact, using electric vans and machinery when possible.

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Whilst searching for materials to design and build a London roof terrace, I needed a product that could be multi-functional, could be easily worked, was lightweight and above all could withstand the extremes of the British climate.

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HANDY AND HARDY deck and cantilevered pergola. Treated timber framework was constructed to form the basic framework for Downlighters on back panel the planters and benches. Medite Tricoya Extreme panels were then sized on site to custom fit the planters.

I NEEDED A PRODUCT THAT COULD BE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL, COULD BE EASILY WORKED, WAS LIGHTWEIGHT AND ABOVE ALL COULD WITHSTAND THE EXTREMES OF THE BRITISH CLIMATE The roof terrace had an existing glass balustrade around the perimeter on two sides.

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Roof terrace pergola, screening and planters ABOUT PAUL NEWMAN Paul Newman Landscapes provides a complete landscaping service from concept to completion for clients throughout London and Hertfordshire, offering high quality individual design and build projects to suit any client’s style and budget. www.paulnewmanlandscapes.co.uk

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Rootball season is now here and we’re busy planting copious amounts of small to very large rootball shrubs and trees. This has become one of our specialisms at Cube. To create the instant gardens that many of our clients and garden designers request demands skill and attention to detail. Plant care and handling is often overlooked and it shouldn’t be. Lack of knowledge can exacerbate degeneration of incorrect plant care, even more so when handling specimen hedging and trees.

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wrap is there for a reason, to protect the fibrous root system. Over the years, we have tested and used various lifting gadgets and below are some of our go-to favourites.

Bear in mind, when access is limited, a combination of specialist plant trollies (available from Europlants) and a lifting hook should be used. Lifting hooks should not be used to drag rootball as this can damage the root system.

Used correctly in pairs to avoid back injuries these hooks can lift 75kg to 100kg comfortably.

It is important to note that your trench (if a hedge) or hole (if singular) should be dug in a dish shape at least 30cm wider all the way around each rootball. This will allow correct handling and once in place the hook can be used to twist the root ball to get the best face on the hedge.

Husqvarna Lifting Tongs 30cm tongs used in pairs can lift 50kg, retailing at £30. This set of lifting tongs comes into its own with smaller rootball shrubs and trees. It is better used in pairs for stability. We do find that these can bend if put under too much load.

Grab Hook This little rootball hook is the most uncomplicated piece of kit you will find. It’s a one-piece metal item which we get our local forge to make in various handle lengths and spike curves. It’s also available online for about £30 and will lift rootballs when used in pairs up to 80kg.

Basket Sling This two person sling is easy to use and very

affordable. Available on Amazon for around £30, it will lift 80–100kg. We use this when we have had rootballs collapse on delivery. This protects the hessian from further deterioration and ensures you have saved the plant from further stress.

Rootball Lifter If space and access is not an issue this easy to use rootball lifter is available from Anglia handling services. We like this one as the hooks stop the rootball slipping and cater for most domestic tree lifting situations. We would advise wrapping hessian sacks around the lifting hook and lifting arm to prevent accidental damage to the tree.

Root Ball Lifters are designed to lift trees easily and safely.

Manufactured and shaped from mild steel with five spikes. Used in conjunction with a webbing sling around the truck as shown. It has a capacity of 1,500kg and retails at £680 plus VAT. Lift with care at all times and always take advice when unsure.

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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MARCHANTIA POLYMORPHA Jeff Stephenson delves into the origins of the common liverwort and reveals the extraordinary attributes of this ancient garden curisoity When you take delivery of an order from a nursery or plant dealers, and invariably find an encrusting growth of weeds on the top of a pot, how much attention do you give to the species mix hitchhiking a lift into your new scheme?

One commonly found plant that is often given little regard is Marchantia polymorpha, the common liverwort, an Old English name meaning ‘liver plant’ due to its superficial resemblance of its flattened, dichotomously branching, thallus (body) – to a liver.

During the Middle Ages common liverwort was used to treat liver disorders, while the Ancient Greeks used it on Marchantia can quickly colonise wounds to stop the undisturbed containers spread of infection.

In recent studies it has been shown to have both antifungal and antibacterial properties.

When found in borders and lawns, it’s an indicator of overly damp and compact soils, signalling that remedial action in the form of aeration and decompaction may be required.

When its oily flattened thalloid body is present on paths, it can cause a slip hazard and ought to be removed by physical or chemical means.

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Umbrella-like female archegoniophores

M. polymorpha is much more than just a garden curiosity. It has a worldwide distribution being found in the arctic tundra, temperate zones and tropical forests – anywhere there is sufficient moisture. It often occurs in pool margins, fens, bogs, damp rocky outcrops, and is one of the first colonisers of burnt ground after forest fires.

Liverworts are placed within the division Marchantiophyta (containing around 9,000 other species). They are non-vascular (no lignified xylem or phloem vessels are present) and are informally grouped together with mosses and hornworts within the bryophytes (previously a separate division – Bryophyta).

One of the most fascinating attributes of M. polymorpha is that it represents an insight into the evolution of land plants from an algal ancestor (as represented in the aquatic algal class, Charophyceae). M. polymorpha has been widely studied by plant scientists in this context as it retains many ancestral characters.

Apart from the evolution of lignified vascular tissues and the ability to be self-supportive in air, one of the most instrumental factors in colonising land was the development of desiccation tolerant spores, which allowed dispersal and colonisation over large areas.

Alternation of generations The large green thallus that we recognise as a liverwort is the haploid gametophyte generation (cells containing one set of chromosomes).

Common liverworts are dioecious (separate males and females) and each develop intriguing specialised umbrella-like structures called archegoniophores (female) and antheridiophores (male), producing the oosphere (egg cell) and biflagellate antherozoids (swimming sperm cell), respectively. Fertilisation occurs when a male antherozoid swims in a film of water and fuses with the female oosphere.This gives rise to the diploid sporophyte generation (cells containing two sets of chromosomes). The sporophyte develops into a short-stalked structure containing a capsule (on the underside of the archegoniophore). Meiosis takes place within the capsule producing haploid spores which, upon reaching a favorable surface, can grow into a new gametophyte thallus.

The liverwort can also reproduce asexually by gemmae – small plates of cells produced in gemma cups and spread by rain droplets to new areas. In this way surfaces can be covered relatively quickly.

So, the next time you see a liverwort you’ll have a little more insight into its natural history.

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Landscape20, their British Standard compliant fertile topsoil is ideal for pitch repair, construction and for general landscaping. Visit their stand for expert advice and your free Essential Guide to Top Dressing. Visitors can find them on stand K190c in the BALI Zone.

Leading supplier of landscaping products Green-tech will be exhibiting in the BALI Village at Saltex 2018. They will have a range of products for turf management and grounds on display, from ground stabilisation and protection products to wildflower and grass seed, fertilisers, weedkillers and soil improvers. Visitors interested in biodiversity will also be able to view a range of green screens, wildlife habitats and conservation products. Green-tech will be launching its new 2019 product catalogue at Saltex, so call by and pick up a copy.

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This year at Saltex, Hayter and Toro will be showcasing new products on stand E065 – including a selection of mowers being revealed publicly for the first time. Hayter will reveal some exciting and highly anticipated additions to its established collection of mowers. Landscaping equipment leader Toro will also be showing a multitude of products, with the newest reveal in the form of the Grandstand® stand-on mower with rear discharge. There are two new Grandstand® models available, the 36in (91cm) and 48in (122cm), each with a rear-discharge rotary cutting deck.

At stand H070, STIHL will be showcasing its collection of new professional mowers including the RM 756 GS and RM 756 YS, as well as the RM 4 RTP mulching mower and RM 655 RS rear roller mower. Visitors to the stand will also be able to see STIHL’s comprehensive range of high-performance and robust Lithium-Ion PRO cordless tools and personal protective equipment range, including the new ADVANCE Vent and X-Vent helmet and BT ear defenders with Bluetooth connection.

Suregreen is the professional choice in landscaping, providing a wide range of high-quality products for domestic and commercial applications. This includes their ground reinforcement range, enabling you to create anything from a grassed driveway up to HGV loading bays. They offer technical guidance and site visits to help you determine which solution is right for your landscaping project. Their full range also includes timber products, electric fencing, wire products, garden care and their brand-new range of Vigilis tree shelters.

Their stand is F115. They’ll be exhibiting permeable pavers, grass reinforcement meshes, geotextiles, tree shelters, and more from the Suregreen range.

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Tree planting and relocation is a delicate process; the experts at Civic Trees talk through three different systems Autumn is upon us and so too is planting season – when trees are dormant and the ground is in an optimal condition for lifting, planting and relocation projects. One of the key factors for any newly planted or relocated tree is how it’s anchored ensuring it is supported and secured whilst the roots develop out of the rootball into the surrounding soil. Without something in place, wind and adverse weather could result in root movement or the tree blowing out of line – this can cause damage and can slow the establishment process. As a general rule, the larger the tree the more important it is for a suitable system to be put in place. The method chosen depends upon factors such as the size of the tree and its new location. These are some of the most commonly used guying systems.

UNDERGROUND GUYING The success of this method relies upon the species having a solid rootball, as soft compost rootballs will not support the stress of anchor straps (this includes trees relocated with a treespade). Underground guying works by restricting the rootball. This means there is no visible support above the ground and therefore no potential hazards that could cause harm to people or livestock.

Aesthetically speaking, this method also results in a neater finish, ideal for trees in the urban landscape. But, underground guying should be avoided for very tall trees or trees planted on exposed sites. This is because it is designed to hold the rootball firmly in place so any movement in the crown can cause the root system to become loose, damaging the roots or causing the tree to lean. Where this is a possibility we would recommend using an overhead system.

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TAKING ROOT DOUBLE/TRIPLE STAKE AND CROSS BAR

OVERHEAD GUYING Overhead guying employs wires attached to ground anchors that are ‘tied’ around the stem of the tree at a suitable height.

The ground anchors must be driven into the ground outside of the rootball. This is the best solution for very tall trees (we actively consider it for anything above 8m) and bushy feathered trees or evergreens with greater wind resistance. The wires may require re-tightening once the ground settles following the initial planting and we would recommend a minimum of three wires for this system to be effective.

The most commonly used staking method for large specimens, particularly containerised trees with soft, unwrapped rootballs, is the double/triple stake and cross bar. Two pressure-treated softwood stakes are driven into the base of the tree pit on either side of the rootball and a wooden rail fixed securely between the top of the two posts (typically at either 60cm/1.2m). A tree pad is attached to the wooden rail to act as a cushion for the stem and the tree is secured to the rail with rubber webbing allowing the stem to expand.

At sites prone to vandalism we’d recommend replacing the crossbar with rubber strapping looped around the stem and stakes. As well as removing the fulcrum point this practice also allows the tree some flex enhancing root system development.

Once a suitable guying system is in place, an aftercare programme is imperative to complete the process and guarantee the tree remains healthy. This includes a strict routine of watering for the first two years, in addition to feeding, weeding and pruning. Don’t forget to have the stake or guy wires removed after three years (underground guy wires can stay in place as they do not inhibit growth).

It’s crucial that the correct system is chosen and the relevant factors taken into consideration. For the best results, always consult a tree planting and relocation specialist.

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THE MID-CENTURY MODERN GARDEN: CAPTURING THE CLASSIC STYLE Ethne Clarke Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publish Date: 28 September 2017 RRP: £35

THE PRIVATE GARDENS OF SMI LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Jorge Sánchez

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he mid-century Modern Garden explores the architecture and landscaping style of the mid-century period (1940–1970), looking at the history and how the style has been captured in modern day gardens. This book offers both tips and inspiration on how to bring the style of a mid-century garden into the modern day. However, the advice is embedded into large chunks of text, so they are not always easy to pick out. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a book full of inspiration and a range of vibrant pictures then this is an interesting read.

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Taking the reader through the entire design process from talking to the client to planting the last flower, it is a very detailed read. Throughout there is also a beautiful array of photographs highlighting the design of the gardens. A beautiful read, this book is highly recommended for anyone looking to be inspired.

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etting the Scene: A Garden Design Masterclass from Repton to the Modern Age by George Carter details Carter’s career of more than 30 years in garden design. This book puts his career into the context of the teachings of Repton and his famous Red Books.

Carter expresses how he was influenced by Repton and believes his lessons are still relevant today. Setting the Scene takes the reader through the process of projects Carter has worked on all over the world, with a beautiful array of pictures from Marianne Majerus. Full of a wide variety of projects and advice, this is a great book for inspiration.

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WILL WILLIAMS Pro Landscaper discovers how Will Williams found his way into horticulture, and what winning this year’s RHS Young Designer of the Year award meant to him

What was your route into garden design?

When I left school at 16, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do and so I did some work for a landscaper who had been doing our fence.

I then went to work for JMC landscapes before deciding to study horticulture at Chichester College. The course briefly covered garden design and I completely fell in love with it, so I went on to study at the London College of Garden Design.

Did you have a previous interest in horticulture?

I’d always done bits and bobs in the garden with my stepdad, but in terms of horticulture in general and garden design especially, I didn’t even realise it was a career until I went to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show aged 16. That was when I saw how incredible horticulture can be.

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What did you do after college?

I became good friends with one of the tutors at the London College of Garden Design, Andrew Fisher Tomlin, who gave me the ultimatum of either going to work for a practice or setting up on my own. I then got my first RHS Hampton Court Flower Show garden in 2016, and I received great press and gained great contacts from that.

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In July, you won a Gold medal and the RHS Young Designer of the Year award at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, how did it feel to win that?

It was brilliant. We had problems during the build but with all show gardens I try to forget about the medals and the winning, and focus on getting the garden exactly how I want it. With the build, we had temperatures of over 30oC and so the hard landscaping materials were setting far too quickly within the mixer. I just wanted to get the garden finished to the highest possible standard, and so to stand within the finished product was amazing.

drawing and designing all the time, but really that’s only around 40% of what I do.

Do you design both residential and commercial spaces?

I’ve done a few commercial projects in the past, but everything currently is residential. I’d certainly like to do more commercial work – somewhere like Soho House; nice, stylish things which suit my style of design.

BECOMING A GARDEN DESIGNER YOU THINK YOU’LL BE DRAWING AND DESIGNING ALL THE TIME, BUT REALLY THAT’S ONLY AROUND 40% Do you think that much of your work has come from you success at the RHS shows?

The first show certainly helped me out a lot, I got a few fantastic jobs from that which then led to even more. The best thing about show gardens is that you can go there knowing no one, like I did in 2016, and leave with a whole list of contacts who you know are reliable. As well as that, everyone knows the RHS so they understand that you’ve completed a garden of great quality, it’s a great association to have to your name and I think it will help with things like sponsorship for future show gardens too.

What are your career goals?

In the next five years I’d like to have done at least one or two Chelsea gardens and employ people, that way I’ll be able to expand on the private work as well as the show gardens.

Apart from show gardens, what else do you get involved with?

My private work. I’ve got lots of active clients at the moment all on different sites, so the management of that takes up a lot of my time.

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WENDY STOKES Garden designer, Garden Design by Wendy Stokes www.wendystokes.com

Garden shows/show gardens – inspirational or not?

Not for me, I prefer real gardens that work over time and evolve as tastes change. Living near Hampton Court we see the damage and impact caused by the heavy plants used in the construction of the show. Ironically the park recovers just in time to be messed up by the following year’s show.

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Other than the UK, which country’s landscape inspires you the most?

The USA, with its vast and changing landscapes on a truly awesome scale. And I love the Highline in NYC, an ingenious solution for a disused elevated train track in the heart of Manhattan using only natural planting.

What would you blow your budget on?

A huge beautifully shaped specimen tree full of charm and character.

to meet?

I’m sure Vita Sackville West was a fascinating character and an extremely knowledgeable plantswoman.

One thing that you think would make the industry better?

A higher percentage of clients who are willing to take a risk on creative intuition.

Best piece of trivia you know?

Ian Fleming the author of James Bond disliked his neighbour so much he named his most famous baddie after him – Goldfinger.

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Garden shows/show gardens – inspirational or not?

Yes.

One thing that you think would make the industry better?

No more snow ever!

Other than the UK, which country’s landscape inspires you the most?

Italy.

Best piece of trivia you know?

Water drains in different directions either side of the equator.

Role model as a child?

Martina Navratilova, single minded and feisty.

Role model as a child?

My Dad.

Couldn’t get through week without...

Walking my dog in Richmond park.

Best invention in recent years?

It has to be the iPhone and iPad, essential for showing clients my portfolio of work.

What would you blow your budget on?

Pinus wallichiana.

The one person in the industry you’d love to meet?

Capability brown.

Couldn’t get through the week without...

My son’s laughter.

Your favourite joke?

Crystal Palace to start up.

Best invention in recent years?

The vaccine to eliminate smallpox.

The one person in the industry you’d love

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Garden shows/show gardens – inspirational or not?

Yes, they’re a great showcase for the industry.

Other than the UK, which country’s landscape inspires you the most?

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In Pulia, Italy the public open spaces are simple and understated.

What would you blow your budget on?

Artwork!!

One person in the industry you’d love to meet?

Prince Charles, I would love to wonder around Highgrove with him as my guide.

One thing that you think would make the industry better?

The elimination of the phrase “you’re bright, you can do better than gardening”, hopefully The GoLandscape initiative will go some way towards doing that.

Best piece of trivia you know?

In ancient Greece, it was illegal

to cut down an olive tree – TPO’s aren’t a new thing!

Role model as a child?

My Dad, I learned so much from him in all aspects of life.

Best invention in recent years?

Smartphone, they’ve had a huge impact on the way we work.

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Inspirational.

Other than the UK, which country’s landscape inspires you the most?

Japan.

What would you blow your budget on?

Travelling.

The one person in the industry you’d love to meet?

Piet Oudolf.

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Definitely inspirational as they allow everyone involved to push the boundaries of creating gardens, practising new and unusual techniques.

completely different people and see amazing natural landscapes.

One thing that you think would make the industry better?

Land based college courses focusing more on the level of practical work rather than theory of work.

Role model as a child?

My parents.

Other than the UK, which countries landscape inspires you the most?

Picturesque New Zealand is always a dream to visit.

Couldn’t get through the week without...

My other half.

What would you blow your budget on?

Travelling the world to meet

Couldn’t get through the week without...

Magic FM and coffee.

One thing that you think would make the industry better?

Clinets having a better understanding of the risks involved in hiring nonqualified professionals.

Best piece of trivia you know?

On a hot day one large tree uses 500–2000L of water.

The one person in the industry you’d love to meet?

Luciano Giubbilei.

Role model as a child?

Thierry Henry.

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