LANDSCAPE Preview July 2017

Preview

Landscape I T ’ S I N DO O R S M E E TS O U T DO O R S

Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 September 2017 Battersea Park, London

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DEVELOP YOUR PLANTING DESIGN SKILLS At the London College of Garden Design our aim is to provide world-class, inspirational garden designing training. Our new Planting Design Diploma, launched in 2015, was created to enable professionals to develop their passion for plants by working with some of the very best designers and plants people.

Through practical workshops, inspirational lectures and visits the Planting Design Diploma explores contemporary and traditional techniques to support and develop your planting design skills. This is a unique course not found anywhere else in Europe, delivered over 30 days from January to June from our home in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

The course is led by Andrew Fisher Tomlin, designer and Chartered Horticulturist, and we are fortunate to have some incredible specialist lecturers including Rosy Hardy, Neil Lucas of Knoll Gardens, Tony Kirkham from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Nigel Dunnett from the University of Sheffield. Designer tutors include James Basson, Jo Thompson, Paul Hervey-Brookes, Anne-Marie Powell, Carolyn Willets and Amanda Patton.

CONTACT US +44 (0)1483 762955 info@lcgd.org.uk lcgd.org.uk

Landscape LANDSCAPE - the UK’s premier event for the industry returns to Battersea Park in central London on the 19th & 20th of September 2017.

This year the show is even bigger and better than before with more exhibitors and more speakers. This year’s event promises to bring even more people together at the industry’s annual meeting place.

This preview magazine has been created in order to give you a small taste of what you can see at the show. This edition features some of the amazing speakers and some of the incredible exhibitors themselves.

Don’t forget to register for your free tickets to attend the show and have the opportunity to listen to the ever popular CPD accredited Seminar Programme during your time there.

Simply visit www.landscapeshow.co.uk.

I hope this edition is useful, I look forward to sending further issues across the coming months and of course to seeing you at the event itself in September in Battersea Park.

With my very best wishes,

Jeremy Storey-Walker Event Director

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Europlanters Ltd

There are many beautiful parks in London but the one newly created in Merchant Square is the first and only one that floats. This exciting new 730 sqm park has planning permission for 5 years.

Transforming an urban area into a green space, a place for people to relax, unwind and enjoy. Comprising of three islands, two of which are connected by a walkway and the other a separate pontoon for wildlife only built to infuse nature into the area by encouraging wild fowl and other ground nesting birds.

With the capacity for 120 visitors, residents can enjoy free wifi and purchase coffee and snacks from barges offering a café style facility. The pontoon was built by using modules inter-locking together to make the base of the floating park.

Europlanters fitted almost 200 Meters of fibre glass fender to the pontoon. This was not without challenges, as the pontoon was continually moving and uneven at the start.

Over 100 planters in RAL 7026 were also installed creating 214 sqm of planting space.

It was very difficult fitting the planters to an uneven surface, but the beauty of fibre glass is that it will flex when needed. 58 Meters of Sapele hardwood seats were also fitted to create communal seating areas and 18 sail supports to create shaded areas for people to sit.

Two deliveries of soil with a total of 97 Tonne arrived via bags on a canal barge with a high ab crane. Each bag was strategically placed on the pontoon to ensure it remained as level as possible. Divers added further modules in the areas that were holding more weight under guidance of a Marine Engineer and anchored the pontoon down to ensure it stayed in place.

‘Health and safety was very different to our usual site work’ said John Wilkes Director of Europlanters ‘we wore life jackets over our hi-viz and bump hats. All tools needed to be attached with lanyards to ensure that they didn’t fall into the canal.’

The park was opened in May 2017 as part of the Chelsea fringe.

Come and see examples from the Europlanters range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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AIPH

Since 1948, AIPH has united horticultural producers in an international community that thrives to this day. Much has changed in that time. Technologies advanced, cities rose from the ground, and we have become more connected than ever. As a result, our essential bond with nature has been weakened. AIPH strives to reignite and uphold an appreciation of plants that we believe is a basic human instinct. We support the work of grower associations globally and together we champion a prosperous industry, growing plants that enhance lives, advance societies and sustain our planet, for this generation and the next. AIPH is committed to being the ‘world’s champion for the power of plants’. The LANDSCAPE Show provides access to the latest ideas and products for greening our world for the future.

For further details visit www.aiph.org

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Ebben Nurseries

As there is less and less space for trees and other plants in urban environments, roofs and façades are often the best way to bring back a natural balance. Firstly, roof gardens create space for greenery in urban areas.

Roof gardens and green façades also make a significant contribution to capturing particulates, ecology and reducing the Urban Heat Island effect. Planting on roofs and in containers is becoming increasingly popular.

In the urban environment, this is a valuable addition to greenery, with roof and container planting improving the environment. Of course it’s important to make a carefully considered choice for species that lend themselves to use on roofs when making a selection. And matters such as watering systems and substrates also need to be taken directly into account in the planting plan.

Almost every type of tree can be planted on roofs and in containers but some types are more suitable than others. Multi-stem trees are the most suitable trees for roofs and containers. The centre of gravity on multistem trees is much lower, due to the weight of the multiple stems. The Ebben Inspyrium shows actual examples of innovative gardens, wall cover and 1,400 m² of roof gardens, on two levels.

Examples in which innovative building concepts, substrates used and growing location facilities such as sprinkler systems and aeration facilities for plant locations are used in a functional working environment.

Ebben are exhibiting at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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APL

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) comprises accredited landscape companies who design, build and maintain gardens throughout the UK. The rigorous inspection process to join is the toughest within the industry. Along with the initial inspection, each member is inspected annually to ensure each member has up to date insurances, complies with health and safety law and their quality of work is to the highest possible. The APL is the only landscaping scheme operator of Trustmark, a Government endorsed initiative that promotes professional trades to consumers.

Over 330 APL members and representatives from across the landscaping industry came together for the APL Awards held at The Brewery in London in March where the work of members was celebrated in style. Many congratulations to all those award winners. It is not too late to enter this the 2018 Awards as the deadline has been extended to the end of May 2017. Don’t miss out on this opportunity and find out more at www.aplawards.co.uk APL are once again looking forward to being part of the LANDSCAPE Show in September and seeing you there to discuss how you can become part of the APL Community.

For further information please visit www.landscaper.org.uk.

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Lumena Lights Ltd ‘Airlite’ and ‘Litetower’ are cutting-edge additions to Lumena’s extensive path light range. These contemporary designs provide a realistic alternative to heavy duty Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel bollard lights which commercial landscape installers can feel pressured to specify on every project.

This can cost more than £500 per bollard, as consumers are often unsure that other materials will be as durable.

There is a different way and Lumena have the perfect solution. The new designs are crafted from strong 3mm thick ‘Anodised Aluminium’ - a fantastically weatherproof and non-corrosive material, well-suited to environments susceptible to bad weather or coastal air. The anodisation forms an outer protective layer over a highly polished Aluminium surface which lasts indefinitely and results in a robust, durable bollard. It looks exactly like stainless steel, but costs a fraction of the price.

The Airlite’s eye-catching ‘air bubble’ solid crystal glass head gives a unique effect that looks pleasing in daylight and beautiful at night. Once illuminated, it acts as both a standard path light and as an uplighter - if placed beneath trees the effect is amazing!

LED GU10 bulbs are accommodated, and using dichroic coloured lenses will create amazing coloured effects.

The commercial Litetower has a specially designed head to accommodate LED bulbs from candle size, up to large LED ‘Corn bulbs’ for areas where a very bright light is required. The frosted glass head diffuser softens the light, as well as an internal mirrored reflector. These IP65 lights have various height and mounting options with a 9mm thick fixed base as standard, or root-mount in-ground options. Photocell ‘Dusk to Dawn’ versions are also available for automated security.

Come and see them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Arboricultural Association As the leading voice on all matters arboricultural in the UK, the AA provides a home and membership for all those employed within the sector; championing the sustainable management of trees in places where people live work and play – for the benefit of society.

We provide the standards, training, support and recognition that put our members - in the UK and overseas - at the peak of their profession.

We support the LANDSCAPE Show as we strongly believe in collaborating with our partner organisations as part of our vision.

The LANDSCAPE Show are also an important member of the All Party Parliamentary Group, helping us to lobby MPs to recognise the importance of our industries.

We look forward to meeting members and possible new members at this years event.

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Loknan Architectural

We’re looking forward to seeing Loknan Architectural exhibit at the LANDSCAPE show again this year! In this month’s edition, we thought we would share with you one of their recently completed projects for a slatted screening project at a private house in Sussex.

Collaboration with all parties is one of Loknan’s fundamental principles, and working closely with the designer and contractor on this project showed, once again, why this is vital for a project to run smoothly.

Initially, the Loknan team liaised with Gail Peel of Nightingale Garden Design to come up with some options of timber species to be used as screening. This was narrowed down to two options, Western Red Cedar and Thermowood (Redwood). To help bring the project in under budget, it was necessary to work with the most cost effective option and consequently, the Thermowood was the species of choice.

As the project progressed, the Loknan project team kept in contact with the contractor on site as well as the designer to ensure there were no problems. This proved its importance when arranging delivery and ensuring it worked with the site schedule. At installation stage, the Loknan technical team were on hand to provide necessary advice to ensure the screening was installed correctly, creating a fantastic visual appearance and providing maximum longevity.

This was a great project and the Loknan team found collaborating with Gail and the contractor was very enjoyable. When asked about the project, Gail said “It has been a great experience working with Loknan. They have been very helpful, thorough and reliable throughout the process. They were happy to accommodate my requests for different quotes and helped me to fit the budget. In the end I have used Thermowood which looks brilliant in the finished garden.

I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking for quality products and a reliable service.”

Come and talk to Loknan about your next project on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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BALI

Founded in 1972, The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is the UK’s leading Trade Association for landscaping professionals; promoting, supporting and inspiring over 850 fully Registered organisations and individuals, including Contractors, Designers and Affiliate members. Working across over 50+ disciplines, including hard and soft landscaping, irrigation, playground installation, green roof, living walls and design facility, BALI members are vetted against the highest standards of excellence.

BALI members have been transforming domestic and commercial landscapes for over 45 years, deploying the very best skills and the latest products and materials to deliver projects that not only renovate spaces but also inspire future generations to enjoy the rich and diverse landscapes around them.

BALI is delighted to be returning to LANDSCAPE 2017 on Stand G55 and is currently planning this year’s stand and speaker programme by working closely with the organisers. BALI’s Marketing and Communications Manager Darren Taylor, alongside Sales Officer Carly Button, are looking forward to meeting and supporting BALI’s Registered Affiliate members who will be exhibiting at the September show, and, promoting the Association to prospective Affiliate organisations and Garden Designers who attend the event, looking for inspiration and those all-important industry connections and project leads.

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Round Wood of Mayfield Round Wood of Mayfield offer an extensive and varied collection of cast iron statues perfect for adding life and character to any outdoor project.

The range includes animals, buddhas, portraits, busts and nudes of all different sizes. Liven up a flower bed with a Labrador Puppy standing at just 26cm high or make a statement with a Life-sized Horse at 190cm high!

Amongst the most impressive are the life-sized Rhodesian Ridgebacks. These are 94cm high and customers can choose between a sitting or standing model.

These statues have a natural rust finish and the cast iron has hand finished detailing.

Use to add grandeur to the entrance of a property or surround with plants to create a stunning feature, these dogs are the perfect decorative addition for dog lovers. In addition to their extensive range of home and garden features, Round Wood also offer oak framed buildings, quality decking and cladding and oak and walnut flooring.

To know more just visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park and speak to the team about the ranges.

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CIH

Niwaki New to the Niwaki range this summer are the Niwaki Garden Shears, after over 10 years of practical experience Jake Hobson of Niwaki explains the evolution of their latest product - designed to give professional gardeners a long lasting and comfortable shear.

“We were looking for the ultimate pair of all-rounders - the perfect shear for general use that was also fine enough for topiary and detailed shaping. The key things to look for in a pair of shears are steel quality and balance. The actual size and length of blades are less important than good balance, as long as they feel good in ones hands. We selected SK carbon steel for the blades, a hard wearing steel that holds its edge well but is tough enough to absorb mistreatment and damage. The handles are formed from Japanese White Oak (Quercus mysrinifolia) known for its strength and durability, with just the right amount of flex to absorb impact. With 195mm blades and a total length of 550mm, these shears come in at the perfect size and weight for hedge cutting, box clipping and topiary, and even cruder tasks like the occasional hack-back job and lawn edging! They come with a heavy duty leather sheath and are easily sharpened for a long life.”

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture is open to any professional within the horticultural industry, from those at the beginning of their education or career, to those already well established within the field. We are the professional voice for horticulture, uniting a growing profession.

CIH provides the opportunity to associate with colleagues through technical and social gatherings, through its publications and on its website. Membership of the Institute provides a unifying force that draws together horticulturists who may be pursuing very different career paths and ‘uniting a growing profession’.

We also support Grow Careers, an initiative set up to help bring young horticulturists into the industry by helping them explore the options available to them. Our mission is to both increase the number of new entrants into the sector, and inform progression and diversification of careers within the industry.

We will be returning to the LANDSCAPE Show this year to take advantage of the networking opportunities with other organisations. The various lectures and seminars have proven to be insightful and informative and with such a varied audience of visitors the event is like no other.

Come and see all of their Niwaki range of gardening tools and accessories for the perfect day’s clipping on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Outdoor Places

A covered space solution for both the commercial and educational market Outdoor Places can real add a “wow” factor to your external entrance. Providing undercover pathway protection from the rain and harmful UV rays of the sun. Roofing styles can either be pitched or curved polycarbonate depending on choice.

Designed and installed to empathise with the existing environment, each unique Walkway is specially designed within the constraints of their “rulebook”.

Bespoke in design, each Walkway enhances its location to enable that “Link” pathway to be undercover delivering protection from the elements, especially rain and UV. These Walkways encourage the use of areas removed from the main core building for full engagement with curriculum and learning objectives enhancing the look and function of your school environment.

The largest width is a very generous 4.0m however any length of Walkway can be constructed including corners and bends.

Each Walkway is constructed to a high specification, using specially sorted, prepared and pressure treated timbers, durable polycarbonate roofing, as required, to meet the needs of your environment. This can also include items selected from our unique ‘Angled for Comfort’ seating range.

Come and talk to them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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The Gardeners Guild The Gardeners Guild is a national trade network for professionally qualified gardeners. With over 500 active, qualified members we have grown to become one of the largest paid member groups in professional horticulture since we started 10 years ago.

The Gardeners Guild is pleased to exhibit at the LANDSCAPE Show for the 4th consecutive year.

We encourage our members to attend this trade show as part of their continual professional development. It will help them keep up-to-date with industry trends and new developments. It is also a great venue for us to meet our members and for our members to meet each other. Gardening is hard work, Battersea Park is a great venue for a well-earned day off from normal activities to attend the trade exhibition for our industry.

Professionals will benefit from the ever increasing range of industry speakers and have a unique opportunity to network. It is not unusual for our members to be on first name terms with the CEO of large suppliers as a result of meeting them at LANDSCAPE. As well as speakers and exhibitors, visitors will benefit from networking with other professionals they meet.

We look forward to seeing all the familiar faces of our industry colleagues at LANDSCAPE 2017! We will also be happy to talk to anyone who is considering garden maintenance as their career.

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Graham Bodle

The Walker’s Wharf garden is one of Graham Bodle’s most recent success stories; securing him a Gold Medal award and Best Artisan at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Inspired by a project at the side of the river Trent, Graham aimed to create a usable outdoor area from a derelict industrial space.

He achieved this through intricate sculptural work, using recycled materials, combined with strategic, understated planting.

A colour palette of all shades green was thoughtfully selected to fully engage the viewer and create a sense of tranquility.

The key feature in the garden is the disused industrial wharf, detailed with a lichen covered skull and softened by contrasting pines and conifers. A still pool lies below, with a drawbridge inviting you to a relaxing decked area complete with comfortable seating.

Heritage is a strong theme in Graham’s work.

Established by his grandparents in 1951, Walker’s Nurseries continues to specialise in pines and conifers. Over the years his grandfather won countless awards for his work, including a Gold at Chelsea.

Graham is an accomplished landscaper, evidenced by his array of awards and continues to follow in his grandfather’s horticultural footsteps.

Graham Bodle is delighted to be a speaker at the LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park this September. Register for your free tickets to come and listen by visiting www.landscapeshow.co.uk.

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Garden Media Guild The Garden Media Guild is the UK’s professional body for garden writers, authors, photographers, broadcasters, editors and allied trades.

Lux Lawns As one of the UK’s industry renowned artificial grass installers, Lux Lawns are delighted to have developed their own unique range of luxury artificial grass.

Premium quality, highly durable, incredibly realistic synthetic turf, quite simply - a grass above the rest® They were recently asked to transform the appearance of a front and rear garden in Derbyshire, adding vibrant colour whilst, importantly, keeping maintenance to a minimum. The customer contacted them as she was unhappy with the look of the existing gravel and found it prone to sliding to unwanted parts of the garden. She had considered artificial grass some years ago but felt it did not provide the look she wanted at the time. Their recent work in the area, however, showed her the realistic result created by their high quality products and uncompromising installation methods.

Artificial grass has improved over the years, no longer carrying the stigma associated with astroturf pitches. Lux Lawns luxury grass can be used to transform existing low maintenance areas into beautiful outdoor spaces, proving popular for corporate areas, schools and public houses, providing a more attractive offering than some hard surfaces.

Their luxury lawns aren’t only suitable for natural turf replacement, they can also rejuvenate tired decking, brighten up bland patios, add extra appeal to pool sides and roof terraces. They are hard-wearing enough for high demand areas such as dog runs and play areas too.

Come and talk to Lux Lawns about their range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

Join our network of friendly creatives and keep up to date with events in the world of horticultural media, operate more efficiently and profitably, and develop your work through our programme of training, workshops, garden visits and events, including our prestigious annual Awards Lunch. Held every year at the Savoy Hotel, it rewards the finest achievements in the field of horticultural communications. Probationer members looking to get a foothold in horticultural media are welcome to join and take part in all of our events; each probationer is paired with a mentor to help them navigate their new career. We also reach out to horticultural colleges to raise awareness of careers in communication among their students.

With 400+ members the Garden Media Guild offers the horticultural industry one-stop access to the UK’s top gardening communicators and opinion formers. Our members’ work appears in all of the UK’s national, specialist, local and lifestyle magazines and newspapers. They are behind some of gardening media’s biggest digital platforms and have wide-ranging social media reach. Their work is published in the UK’s best-selling gardening books. They appear on television and broadcast on national and local radio. Reach them through our quarterly magazine, monthly newsletter or mail-outs or promote your brand at the Awards Lunch.

The Garden Media Guild is a proud supporter of the LANDSCAPE Show with their chairman Clare Fogett joining this year’s seminar programme as part of the New Starters Conference on Wednesday 20th September.

Find out more at www.gardenmediaguild.co.uk

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Simon O’Rourke Sculpture We recently caught up with Simon who told us about a recent challenge he had been given. “It’s not every day I get asked to recreate a Pre-Raphaelite painting in wood, but this is the sort of challenge I love!

I was approached by Nigel Daly, an Architect who had bought a house in Staffordshire once owned by a Pre-Raphaelite painter named Robert Bateman.

The brief was to recreate an angel from one of Bateman’s paintings, “Pool of Bethesda”, to be situated in a specially designed garden that would mimic the painting.

The painting was of course two dimensional, with the angel shown in profile from the left.

My challenge was to take that view and a large oak tree trunk, and recreate the angel in three dimensions!”

Much of the work was done using chainsaws, and any refining with hand tools and power tools and the finished result in conjunction with the beautiful landscaping has created a breath taking scene. The angel really does appear to be stepping down into the water.

Simon is an Illustration graduate, turned tree surgeon, turned sculptor. He resides in North Wales and has a workshop near Chester, where he produces wood sculpture of all sizes, and furniture too.

He likes to create emotion with his sculptures, and leaving the viewer with a feeling they have just experienced part of a story. He also loves using a machine as violent and brash as the chainsaw to create beauty. The marks it leaves on the wood have an energy of their own, and the exciting textures leave their own stories of the process.

Come and talk to him on his stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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GLDA

Cornish Concrete Products Specialising in the design and manufacture of precast concrete products, CCP offer customers a high level of technical advice and design expertise.

Understanding that no two projects are the same, they pride themselves in providing innovative, creative, cost effective solutions to exceed their client requirements.

Precast concrete elements are becoming ever popular within the hard landscaping sector due to their capabilities to withstand harsh weather conditions. The design and manufacturing possibilities of precast concrete are virtually endless and can be cast in a variety of different shapes and sizes.

In a scheme to regenerate a public space area in Southampton Station Quarter, they provided a series of curved precast steps, seating units and planters. Due to the complexity of the project, their design team led early on discussions with the client to ensure ease of manufacture along with an aesthetically pleasing design. During the manufacturing process they utilised steel, timber, GRP and polystyrene forms to create the multitude of different shapes required.

All units were manufactured in a white cement based concrete, using blackhill aggregate. The units were finished with a heavy acid etch.

The Garden and Landscape Designers Association (GLDA) is synonymous with professional garden design and is currently celebrating 20 years since its foundation.

The association represents some of Ireland’s leading garden and landscape designers in Ireland, and its growing membership provides a wide range of services nationwide.

Through its on-going training opportunities in various aspects of design, its practical workshops and field trips, its intelligence gathering network, and most publicly, its highly acclaimed annual international design seminar, the GLDA disseminates new information on methods, techniques and current best practice in landscape design and horticulture, and has created a new demand for improved quality and increased availability of a much wider and more interesting selection of plants.

The GLDA has set standards for its members which allow them to stand out from the crowd. In addition, in a profession that can be quite insular, it allows the pooling of ideas and knowledge and a valuable social network. As part of this ever expanding network we are delighted to be involved with the LANDSCAPE Show where we can connect with a wider audience and showcase our design skills.

Patricia Tyrrell MGLDA GLDA Chairman

Come and talk to the team on their stand at this year’s LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park.

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ROOM 3

ROOM 2

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11:45

13:00

A1 10:30 - 11:15 Charlotte Rowe - Charlotte Rowe Garden Design

B1 11:45 - 12:30 Benjamin William Pope - The Working Garden

C1 13:00 - 13:45 Kate Gould - Kate Gould Gardens

Water and Light in Town Gardens

Gardening to Save Time

Successful Small Spaces

A2 10:30 - 11:15 Will Williams - Will Williams Garden Design, Tom Simpson - Tom Simpson Garden Design, Rachel Reynolds - Reynolds Design

B2 11:45 - 12:30 Nina Baxter - Nina Baxter Garden Design & Jo Thompson - Jo Thompson Landscape Garden Design

C2 13:00 - 13:45 Andrew Fisher Tomlin - Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer, Sarah Wilson - Simply Garden Jack Dunckley - Jack Dunckley Garden Design

LCGD – What Happened Next? Developing Careers After Graduation

LCGD – What Happened Next? Successful Aftercare for Great Garden Designs

LCGD – What Happened Next? Developing a Successful Business Beyond Just Garden Design

A3 10:30 - 11:15 Roger Platts - Roger Platts Garden Design & Nurseries

B3 11:45 - 12:30 Debbie Caroll & Mark Rendell - Step Change Design

C3 13:00 - 13:45 Paula Taylor - RHS

Do We Always Do Good? Exploring the ‘Hidden Dangers’ in Designing Gardens for Care Settings

Hampton Court

A4 10:30 - 11:15 Sarah Collicott - Artscape Management, Ciara Hanson & Neil Matthew - Gillespies

B4 11:45 - 12:30 Chris Young - RHS Media

C4 13:00 - 13:45 Mark Lane - Mark Lane Designs & Cate Russell - Pilgrims Hospices

Choosing or Commissioning Relevant Artwork For Exterior Spaces

ROOM 5

Seminar Sessions

A5 10:30 - 11:30 SGD Work Clinic

Talking to Different Audiences – What’s The Trick?

Pilgrims Hospices: Mindfulness and the Role of the Landscape Designer

Tuesday September 19th 14:15

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D1 14:15 - 15:00 Tish Potter - Tish Potter Garden Design

E1 15:30 - 16:15 Faith Ramsay - My Country Garden

F1 16:30 - 17:15 Sue Illman - Illman Young Landscape Design

The Garden Set – Pure Theatre. From Film and Theatre Sets to the Chelsea Flower Show: Creating Specific Atmospheres in Dramatic Gardens

How Garden Design and Therapeutic Horticulture Can Help with Mental Health

SuDs

D2 14:15 - 15:00 Dr. Nigel Dunnett - University of Sheffield

E2 15:30 - 16:15 Peter Eustance - Symphonic Gardens

F2 16:30 - 17:15 Nick Mattingley - RHS

The Acoustic Landscape

Innovation and the RHS

g a rd e n s

D3 14:15 - 15:00 Mark Ridler - BDP

E3 15:30 - 16:15 Ann-Marie Powell - Ann-Marie Powell Gardens

F3 16:30 - 17:15 Mark Davy - Future City

Lighting Futures

Beautiful Gardens

The Rise of “A Gallery Without Walls”

D4 14:15 - 15:00 Yetunde Abdul - BRE

E4 15:30 - 16:15 Annika Zetterman - Zetterman Garden Design

F4 16:30 - 17:15 Charlie Bloom - Charlie Bloom’s Garden Designs

Implementing BREEAM UKs Strategic Ecology Framework (SEF), Championing an Integrated Approach & a Cross Sectorial Approach

The Timelessness of Nordic Gardens

Renovating, Designing & Implementing Borders

E5 15:00 - 17:00 Peter Murray - New London Architecture, Neil Porter - Gustafson Porter & Bowman, Matthew Short - Martha Schwartz Partners, Merrick Denton-Thompson - Landscape Institute, Andrew Fisher Tomlin - Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer, Jane Duncan - RIBA Architects of the Urban World

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ROOM 2

ROOM 1

10:30

Seminar Sessions 11:45

G1 10:30 - 11:15 Ian Major & Gordon Hines - Stone Federation

H1 11:45 - 12:30 Stephanie Mahon - Garden Design Journal

J1 13:00 - 13:45 Philippa O’Brien - SGD

Selecting the Correct Stone for the Landscape

How Not to Get Your Gardens Published

Planting for Bees and Other Pollinators

G2 10:30 - 11:15 Naomi Ferret-Cohen - Naomi Ferrett-Cohen Garden Design, Jane Finlay - Jane Finlay Garden Designs & Victoria Chesterfield - Victoria Chesterfield Garden Design

H2 11:45 - 12:30 Pilar Medrano-Dell - The Roof Gardens

J2 13:00 - 13:45 Andrew Fisher Tomln - Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer, Kate Gould - Kate Gould Gardens & Graham Bodle - Walker’s Nurseries

LCGD – What Happened Next? Successful Aftercare for Great Garden Designs

ROOM 4

ROOM 3

LCGD – What Happened Next? Developing Careers After Graduation

ROOM 5

13:00

LCGD – What Happened Next? Developing a Successful Business Beyond Just Garden Design

G3 10:30 - 11:15 Sophie Leguil - Plant Heritage

H3 11:45 - 12:30 Stewart Wardrop - The Arboricultral Association

J3 13:00 - 13:45 Richard Barley - Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Plant Collections: Bringing Another Dimension to the Landscape

Opportunities and Challenges Facing The Arboricultural Association; Maximising Its Impact Within the Sector

How Design Fits with Horticulture

G4 10:30 - 11:15 Charles Benton - Benton Landscapes

H4 11:45 - 12:30 Carolyn Willitts - CW Studio Ltd

Making Your Business Work for You

Tales of Design & Collaboration

J4 13:00 - 13:45 Paul Hervey-Brookes Paul Hervey-Brookes Associates

G5 10:30 - 11:15 SGD Work Clinic

H5 11:45 - 13:45 NEW STARTERS CONFERENCE - Real People, Real Opportunities, Real Careers.

Physiology of Space

To further LANDSCAPE’s commitment to developing the industry it will be hosting the LANDSCAPE New Starters Conference in conjunction with Perennial, the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping all people who work in horticulture when times get tough.

Wednesday September 20th 14:15

K1 14:15 - 15:00 Chris Collins - CM Collins Horticulture Dynamics of Horticulture in the Community

K2 14:15 - 15:00 Fiona Silk - Fiona Silk Garden Design & Graphics Computers: Make Them Your Slave

15:30

L1 15:30 - 16:15 John Wyer & Jeff Stephenson - Bowles & Wyer, & Helen Elks-Smith - Elks-Smith Garden Design Aftercare - The Professional’s Role

L2 15:30 - 16:15 Claire Russell & Ed Higgins - Hosta Consulting, Ana Souto - Nottingham Trent University & Anna de la Vega - The Urban Worm How Green Infrastructure Can Change the Horticultural Industry

K3 14:15 - 15:00 Danny Clarke - The Black Gardener

L3 15:30 - 16:15 Ian Hunter - Materials Council Innovative Materials for Landscape Projects

K4 14:15 - 15:00 Ian Phillips - IFLA

L4 15:30 - 16:15 Sophie Churchill OBE - TREE AID

Softer and Smarter – The Role of Landscape in Good Place-Making

Trees Mean Life

K5 14:15 - 15:00 BALI

For an up-to-date seminar schedule visit our website www.landscapeshow.co.uk

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Muztag Outdoor Fires Ltd Muztag Outdoor Fires Ltd. are a new, innovative company introducing a range of original, stylish outside heat sources.

They have various appliances available to cater for domestic and commercial customers, ranging from elegant fire tables to enlighten any patio to elegant free standing heaters to warm up any setting.

Their products are spectacular and a real show piece and with the exclusive rights to this completely new range of products they can offer a suitable solution for any outdoor space.

All of their products are CE approved and have been designed, developed and manufactured in accordance with their target market.

Come and see examples from their range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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HTA

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is the trade association for the UK garden industry representing members from across the garden industry supply chain including garden retailers, growers, landscapers, manufacturers and service providers. The association helps its members to flourish by representing, promoting and developing the garden industry through their key values; collaboration, innovation, influence and integrity.

Its key roles include: provision of advice-based services such as business improvement schemes, briefings and helplines; training, conferences and events for members; market information and research; promotions such as the National Garden Gift Voucher and National Garden Gift Card schemes; and working closely with government and the media to influence policy and projects.

Key events held throughout the year at the HTA Catering Conference, HTA National Plant Show and Nursery Supply Show, HTA Garden Futures Conference and HTA Marketing Forum, along with other one day events.

The HTA offices are based at Horticulture House in Chilton, Oxfordshire where they are developing a horticultural hub with meeting room and conference facilities for the whole industry to utilise.

For more information visit www.hta.org.uk or call 0333 003 3550.

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Global Stone

Global Stone remain committed to providing innovative, high quality paving products. For over 15 years Global Stone has been a brand to trust.

Since they launched their Porcelain Collection in 2014, it has grown to be one of the largest external paving collections in the UK. The last few years have been very exciting as they continue to invest in a market leading range and support the wider industry in what is a relatively new innovation in external paving.

Global Stone are delighted to have expanded their collection further during 2017 to meet continuing growing demand for “natural stone� effect porcelain paving. By introducing new sizes, colours and designs they are enabling customers to benefit from the unique low maintenance properties of porcelain.

The latest exciting new addition is their Pave range which replicates the natural beauty of cobblestones, complete with sparkling mica.

Available in three colours they create texture and interest, making them ideal for patios, pathways and edgings. Designed in easy to lay intuitive modular sections they enable quick laying with minimal waste. These are already proving very popular with designers and landscapers who appreciate their beauty as well as seeing the benefits for the end user.

For more information, visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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IFLA

Pots of Distinction Pots of Distinction is a renowned supplier of super-sized, traditional and tough, authentic clay pots across the UK, offering a wide range of quality items that complete any garden.

Each of their handmade pots has a story behind it, and the Magna Pot is no different.

As one of the bigger and simpler pots that they offer, they thought they would share its story.

The Magna Pot’s major features are its strength and simplicity. The straight sides of its structure add stability, allowing it to withstand strong winds, while the mix of 3 strong Vietnamese clays makes the pot extremely robust. Each pot has been fired in a traditional wood burning kiln which can reach 1000-1200 degrees centigrade, making the Magna Pot naturally frost-proof and tough enough to survive our cold winter temperatures.

Each pot is handmade by skilled craftsmen in Southeast Asia, where they are made from a dense, heavy clay. It is this mix of natural clays that gives the Magna Pot an authentic feel and rustic appearance. Detail has been added around the rim for character.

Handcrafted pots are sadly becoming an increasingly rare art form, so Pots of Distinction hope to stock and enjoy these unique pots for as long as possible. They highly recommend them.

The size and shape of the Magna Pot in particular allows it to appeal to a wider audience. From a modern contemporary look to a traditional arrangement, this pot wouldn’t look out of place anywhere at all.

IFLA EUROPE is a not-for-profit, professional foundation founded in 1989 and formed to serve the mutual interests of its landscape architect members, to promote the profession throughout Europe and to respond effectively to the many challenges of our built and non-built environment.

IFLA EUROPE represents LA National Associations from 34 countries aimed to support and promote landscape architectural profession across Europe, contributing to international discourse, shaping and disseminating European initiatives, facilitating the exchange of information, whilst promoting excellence in professional practice, education and research culminating in a culturally rich, diverse and sustainable Europe through its three core committees: professional practice, education and communications. It covers all the countries of Western Europe, and includes Russia and Turkey and most of the Mediterranean countries within Europe.

The organisation is growing both in Central and Eastern Europe. Together, more than 20,000 landscape architects are represented across Europe. In 26 of 28 EU countries a professional association for landscape architects exists.

IFLA EUROPE’s head office is based in Brussels and constitutes the European Region of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), one of the five regions -Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East (being formed)- that currently comprise the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), a global organization founded in 1946 and recognized by UNESCO as the official body representing and advancing this unique profession.

Come and see them for yourself on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Decori

Decori deliver high quality, British manufactured metal artwork for outdoor and indoor use. Their metal screens are becoming increasingly popular due to the versatility they offer.

The screens can be free standing which allows them to be used as partitions to create flexible spaces, or fixed with spiked feet to permanently fix.

The panels can be used to create a variety of themes within gardens, such as Moroccan, modern minimalist, traditional or Oriental.

An example of this is their standard bamboo pattern with an oriental garden.

A client recently commissioned Decori to make fixed screening in their garden for privacy. The pattern used was Decori’s Emblem design. These screens were fixed by flat feet with holes and bolted into the client’s decking. These screens offer privacy whilst allowing plenty of light through for a dramatic effect.

Decori are able to produce screens in Corten (weathering steel), Stainless Steel and Aluminium and can be painted to any RAL colour. Their products have many applications, including wall art, balustrade panels, balcony screens and even tables, seats and planters. They have a range of standard panels but can also design and manufacture for bespoke projects, and send render images to clients for approval.

Come and see them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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ILP

The Institution of Lighting Professionals is an open and collaborative organisation that works proactively with architects, interior designers and specifiers to integrate quality lighting into the built environment.

We promote best practice by uniting the skills of engineering, design and technology to deliver great spaces for people. Visit www.theilp.org.uk for more information.

We are supporting the LANDSCAPE show because we promote excellence in all forms of lighting one area including lighting landscapes.

Our publication ‘Lighting Landscapes’ gives guidance on implementing successful lighting within the public realm. It starts from one basic premise – that public space, is a crucial component of successful, well functioning towns and cities in which people can work, relax and socialise in a harmonious manner. But at the same time, even the best-designed public squares, parks, pedestrian areas and gardens, which may be havens of sociability or serenity by day, can become unprepossessing, and even threatening, places after dark.

One major aim of our guide is to inspire those responsible for commissioning and funding to recognise the numerous benefits of good landscape lighting and put such lighting at the centre of the design of new or refurbished urban spaces, parks and gardens. Visit www.theilp.org.uk/resources/ ilp-general-reports/lighting-landscapes/ for more details.

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Proludic Ltd

How often do we travel with our children to find somewhere new to play? To discover a playground that has something new, a concept not seen before or equipment unique to its setting, but never find it. Just as fashions and trends change the way we look at technology and design so should they influence play.

Architectural form has influenced play by the introduction of asymmetrical play structures.

Stainless steel has enhanced the aesthetics bringing a modern fresh feel to play areas, although we need to push the boundaries again and Proludic, innovators in their field have done this by the introduction of Grafic Games.

Grafic Games is a bold new concept in the outdoor play equipment industry, combining quality manufacturing with graphic design.

It is an opportunity to raise the profile of playgrounds and turn them into a real talking point within the community.

The possibility of transforming your play space is endless. Standard themes can be chosen from six differing inspirations.

However, the fun begins when you create your own bespoke design whereby any design can be used and printed onto the panels which form the construction of the play sculpture.

Art meets play in an inspiring way to add an additional story to any play space.

Come and talk to the team on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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IOG

Elite Bespoke Planters Elite Bespoke Planters is an innovative business introducing a unique range of planters made from natural stone for commercial and private commissions. At his workshop in Monmouth, experienced stone mason and owner Mick Avery, hand crafts all sizes and styles of contemporary planters from whole slabs of stone, offering a wide choice of styles, from extraordinary, elegant, and rustic, to quiet, simple, and understated.

Mick excels in bespoke designs, and particularly enjoys collaborating with garden designers, landscape gardeners, architects and private clients, helping them to achieve their goals.

It’s been an exciting year so far for ‘E B Planters’ and Mick and his wife Sylvie, are delighted to be a part of the LANDSCAPE show in September.

Featured will be an amazing 68x60.5x60.5cms granite planter which is Micks latest creation. It will be finished and ready to go to the show, along with many other planters, made from gorgeous granite, marble, limestone, travertine and slate.

All planters are fibreglass resin lined for waterproofing, strength, and durability; and due to the fact you will never get one piece of stone identical to another, means they are all unique in their own right, to begin with.

Mick would love to talk to you about how he can complement your business and answer any questions you may have. Come and see him for a chat on his stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) is the leading organisation that represents professional and volunteer groundsmen and women. Founded in 1934 by W H Bowles BEM, Head Groundsman at Eton College, the first 11 founder members formed the National Association of Groundsmen which became the Institute of Groundsmanship in 1969.

The original purpose was defined as being to improve the status of groundsmen and the standard of groundsmanship. Our vision is to promote quality surfaces and quality services and establish the IOG as ‘the’ leading professional organisation for grounds management, recognised by the National Governing Bodies of Sport and the public, private and voluntary sectors for its industry knowledge and technical expertise.

In 2011, the IOG set up the Young Board of Directors (YBD). The YBD are leading the Institute’s ‘Get into Grounds’ strategy encouraging 14-16 year olds, school leavers and young people to consider a career in groundsmanship. Most members of the group entered the industry by volunteering at a local sports club and learnt the skills and gained the experience they needed as they went along. You can follow the YBD on Twitter; @iogyoungboard or on Facebook; ‘The IOG Young Board’. Alternatively you can e-mail us at youngboard@ iog.org and head to www.iog.org for more information on the IOG and the Young Board of Directors.

2016 was the first LANDSCAPE Show that the IOG Young Board of Directors attended.

We found the variety of exhibitors along with the quality of attendees invaluable, and therefore made no hesitation in deciding to come back for 2017. Due to the quality of exhibitors and visitors, the IOG Young Board made many useful connections that we have greatly benefitted from since the show last year. The Young Board are present at the LANDSCAPE Show on the 19th and 20th September, so please do come and visit us on our stand.

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Johnsons Wellfield

Situated on the outskirts of Huddersfield in the Yorkshire Pennines, Johnsons Wellfield is one of Britain’s leading suppliers of natural hard Yorkstone. Extensive reserves of the finest ‘Crosland Hill’ Yorkstone available combined with state-of-the-art industry leading processing facilities makes Johnsons Wellfield the supplier of choice for prestigious building and landscaping projects where only the best will do.

The latest robot technology combined with computer aided design manufacturing control systems complement the traditional diamond and shot-sawn cutting processes to provide ultimate flexibility in product manufacture. This hi-tech manufacturing environment offers designers the freedom to see imaginative and innovative proposals being transformed into an almost limitless product range.

Johnsons Wellfield recently supplied the first phase of more than 3000 square metres of Shot Sawn Crosland Hill Yorkstone Paving being laid as part of the Nine Elms Thames River Path for Wandsworth Borough Council. The pathway follows the Thames for 2km between Battersea Bridge and Lambeth Bridge. Crosland Hill Yorkstone was specified as with a combination of Diamond and Shot Sawn finishes it could create a multi textured surface that not only highlights the beautiful natural colour and figuring of the stone but also meets the highest standards in technical performance for slip resistance. The same material can also be seen in abundance at other London locations, including Paternoster Square, Tooley Street, Kings Cross Station and the National Maritime Museum, to name but a few.

Crosland Hill Natural Hard Yorkstone has been utilised throughout this landscape project. The highly durable, aesthetic and incredibly versatile material provides the perfect execution for the extensive paved areas. The Nine Elms regeneration project will also include new lighting, planting and street furniture to further enhance and complement the Yorkstone pathway.

Johnsons Wellfield also supply decorative aggregates, rockery stones, feature boulders, monoliths, cobbled setts, tables and benches, feature planters and dry stone walling, all of which will enhance any landscape project.

Johnsons Wellfield look forward to meeting you and discussing your projects on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Landscape Institute The Landscape Institute is the chartered body for the landscape profession. Its aim, through the work of its members, is to protect, conserve and enhance the natural and built environment for the public benefit.

The landscape profession is a diverse one, and the LI is doing more to acknowledge practitioners who transform the landscape through management and science as well as design. Last November, the LI Awards 2016 received a record number of submissions, representing a diverse range of specialisms.

The Awards acknowledged several science and stewardship schemes, and the highest accolade - the LI President’s Award - was awarded to a strategic landscape planning project in South-east Wales.

The LI is delighted to support the LANDSCAPE show this year. Visit our stand to find out more about how we provide a professional home for all landscape practitioners, including landscape architects, managers, planners, scientists and urban designers, or to enquire about the other work we are involved in. You can also pick up a copy of Landscape, the journal of the Landscape Institute, which showcases the best and latest in landscape design, management and thinking and discusses the key issues facing the landscape profession.

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Home and Garden UK

Home and Garden have been suppliers to main stream garden centres for over 10 years. Over the last year and a half they have expanded their range to include a vast variety of statement pieces.

From full life size elks and horses to dragons and eagles, all of their statement pieces are made from recycled cast aluminium.

They have just delivered a full size elk on rocks to a refurbished highland hotel as the finishing touch for their entrance and are currently working on an elephant water feature for another.

Their range of ornaments and statues is extensive with something to suit most tastes.

Why not come along and view some of their sculptures on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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NLA

Harrowden Turf Harrowden Turf are proud to have been chosen by Warwick Taylor Landscapes to supply the turf and Meadowmat to a poignant project in Litchfield.

Violet Mornington passed away after a short illness in 2013, aged just 5. Her parents, unable to find a fitting memorial for her, raised funds to build a garden at their local crematorium.

The remarkable thing about this project was the timeline involved. Warwick Taylor were commissioned in March to design and construct the garden. Work was to be completed by 3rd June. Violet’s 9th birthday.

The construction phase of the build was completed in just 3 weeks.

The garden is a place for quiet contemplation and joyful remembrance. It’s a child-friendly place with lawns, play areas and a wildflower meadow to encourage butterflies to visit the garden.

Chris Taylor, Director of Warwick Taylor Landscapes said “I relished the challenge of this project. I have daughters and can only imagine how her parents are feeling. I wanted to create something to help them, and others in similar situations.” He went on to say “Why did I select Harrowden’s products for the lawns and the wildflower gardens? Well, it was about quality, service and reliability. I have a good working relationship with Harrowden Turf Ltd and know that I can always rely on them to deliver exactly what I need, when and where I need it. When time lines are so short, it’s important to trust your suppliers.”

New London Architecture (NLA) is London’s centre for discussion, debate and information about architecture, planning, development and construction in the capital.

Our mission is to bring people together to shape a better city.

A year-round programme of events, research, exhibitions and awards examines all issues affecting London’s built environment and invites all those with a stake in the future of the city to have their say - built environment professionals, politicians and the public.

NLA has established itself over the last decade as a broker between all those involved in planning and designing the future of London and as an independent champion for the capital’s built environment.

Our work is supported by a growing membership of some 500 organisations from across the public and private sectors. The NLA galleries at The Building Centre in WC1, centred around our giant interactive model of central London, are free to visit six days a week.

NLA are proud to have supported the LANDSCAPE Show for the last 4 years, finding the show to be the perfect place to both help educate and forge new relationships. This year we will be having focused sessions on the built environment, hoping to demonstrate the importance of the landscape and architectural sectors working together.

Come and talk to Harrowden about your next project on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Oxford Planters Ltd Oxford Planters is a leading Cotswold based manufacturer of high end hardwood planters, garden furniture and hardwood structures.

Oxford Planters is a well-established company manufacturing since 2004. They supply private individuals as well as garden designers from around the world.

Oxford Planters have already had successful stands at both the prestigious ‘RHS Chelsea Flower Show’ and ‘RHS Chatsworth’ this year.

In the last few months the lead designer and owner of Oxford Planters, Leon Pierce, has been working on an exciting new 1920’s era ‘Art Deco’ style Planter. The interest shown by clients and designers for art deco style gardens around the country inspired the design. The result is the new ‘Templeton Planter’ which was launched this year at the RHS Chelsea flower show.

The ‘Templeton’ is an elegant planter, capped with lead. The planter has been made with layers of Medite Tricoya Extreme to create the beautiful shadow lines seen from every angle of this planter, which add complexity and interest while retaining a sleek 1920’s design.

Hand crafted and made in Medite Tricoya Extreme, the Templeton can be painted in any colour of your choice.

Oxford Planters are looking forward to exhibiting at the LANDSCAPE show this September and invite you to view their products and the beautiful new Art Deco ‘Templeton Planter’.

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Perennial

Perennial is the only charity that looks after everyone working in horticulture, including landscaping and its associated professions, providing a lifeline when times get tough.

Boot & Dart Boomkwekerijen bv Boot & Dart Boomkwekerijen along with several other leading rose breeders in France, Denmark and Germany have concentrated their R&D Resources developing a range of new Landscape Roses, that have the following qualities: a compact habit which is ideal for mass planting and has a high level of resistance to leaf spots and mildew. They are non-suckering, growing on their own roots with abundant flowers repeating over a long period. They have petals which drop after flowering and are easily pruned by flail cutting.

Breeding new Roses is a very long and expensive process which uses selected parent plants that are hand pollinated in controlled conditions.

Seedlings are planted out and go through a series of field selection and trials and on average 8,000 crosses are made to produce a new introduction.

Life’s challenges such as illness, injury or loss of income can strike at any time and their effects can be devastating, especially for those working in jobs that rely on physical health and fitness. Perennial helps by offering free and confidential advice as well as practical and emotional support, which also extends to spouses, partners and dependent children. Its team of Caseworkers and Debt Advisers across the UK tailor the support they give to the specific needs of each individual.

Many of us support charities as a way of giving something back, and what better than choosing a cause close to home that helps the people within our own industry?

Perennial relies on income from its supporters to deliver its services to those that need them.

There is still a way to go before Perennial and the help it offers is known by everyone in the industry. As the leading landscaping trade event, LANDSCAPE is a very valuable platform for Perennial to raise awareness and increase support.

From hybridisation to introduction takes 8-10 years and by specifying a Boot & Dart ‘Fleur Robuste’ Landscape Roses you know you will get a quality result.

All are produced bare root or gown in a 1.5 litre pot.

For the full range of Fleur Roses and to reserve a copy of their upcoming new edition of the Handbook of Landscape Plants, call onto their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Thrive

Students attending garden therapy charity Thrive in Birmingham have been celebrating winning a coveted Silver Merit Medal for their display at BBC Gardeners’ World Live.

The young people attend the charity’s Grow and Learn programme at Kings Heath Park and together with Thrive horticultural therapists and volunteers, they designed and created a garden entitled ‘The Life and Times of Miss Beatrix Potter’ inspired by the hit film which starred Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor.

The garden featured a railway track which represented Miss Potter’s journey through life, and the alpines alongside signified her determination and changing emotions of sadness, light and happiness.

Her passion for creating and writing were represented by paintbrushes, pens and books.

Amanda Fields regional manager of Thrive Birmingham, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won a Silver Merit Medal, which is one better than last year!”

“The students have been motivated by this project from day one and have learnt so much about how to design a garden. We’ve explored how emotions can be represented through planting and what makes you feel good as well as look good.”

“Seeing a project through like this from start to finish is a huge thing for these students, all of whom have additional needs.”

“It shows determination and commitment, team work, as well as boosting their confidence and self-esteem knowing their end design will come to life at such a prestigious show.”

The garden has been moved back into the former TV gardens in Kings Heath Park where Thrive Birmingham is based.

Thrive are exhibiting at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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RHS

RHS Shows aim to encourage and improve the science, art and practice of horticulture in all its many branches, showcasing an exhibit will inspire visitors to enrich their lives through plants and make the UK a greener, more beautiful place.

RHS Shows run throughout the year and offer a wealth of opportunities for designers, landscapers, growers and providers of garden products.

We look forward to see you all at the LANDSCAPE Show and sharing the fantastic opportunities on offer at all of the RHS Shows.

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Grestec Tiles Limited Repton 20 represents a versatile solution in terms of installation techniques and areas of use. The surface can be installed on dry-fix systems on grass, gravel or sand, with raised installation or adhesive installation: the perfect, eco-friendly solution for outdoor flooring in private and public spaces.

From a traditional 10mm thickness to an external 20 mm thickness, the natural aesthetic extension make it the perfect material and solution for both interiors and exteriors to create visual continuity. The two wood effect tiles in a 400x1200 format are inspired by natural materials and meet the style of any space.

For further information or to request any samples please visit the Grestec stand at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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SGD

The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has been championing excellence in garden design for over 35 years. It is the only professional association for garden designers in the UK and counts some of the UK’s leading garden and landscape designers among its growing membership.

The SGD will be back at the LANDSCAPE Show for the 4th year, this September. SGD Chair, Philippa O’Brien, explains why: “Last year we were delighted to have had over 70 membership enquiries at LANDSCAPE and were able to welcome some talented new designers to the Society.

LANDSCAPE is great place to meet up with members and talk through projects and initiatives such as our conferences, workshops and annual awards scheme. It is also the perfect place to introduce ourselves to the new cohort of students who come to the show in droves to get to grips with the industry.

The show offers excellent networking opportunities and is an ideal environment to get together with suppliers and sponsors.

We are delighted to be returning.”

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Lewis Quarries Lewis Quarries has been extracting Purbeck Stone continuously on the Isle of Purbeck for over 80 Years. Their quarry is located alongside the historic Priests Way, just between Worth Matravers and Langton Matravers.

Purbeck Limestone is a unique resource as an exceptionally hard marble-like stone which is suitable for both external and internal applications. It is one of the most versatile British natural stones by virtue of its subtle tonal variations and exceptional durability. Tones vary from deep grey/blue to pale beige and different finishes can be applied to suit any style of home for maximum durability in both internal and external areas. Traditionally used in churches but equally at home in residential and commercial applications its flexibility also makes it a great option for the seamless continuation of interior flooring to exterior paving.

Aside from Purbeck stone they also draw on a wide range of British sandstones and limestones to supply finished products for flooring, paving and walling including cladding, traditional cobbles, setts, pitchers and flagstones. They can also supply structural landscape products such as rockery stone, landscape boulders and gravel along with small block which can be used for bank retention.

Come and talk to the team on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Stone Federation

Ashwell Timber Garden Designers and Architects choose Ashwell because they help to recreate today’s civic and domestic spaces using incredibly durable and versatile timber. This unique timber is not only extremely durable but it is stunningly beautiful too.

As one of the largest suppliers of reclaimed tropical hardwood timber in the UK, they enjoy working with creative people on a wide range of bespoke projects and provide a transparent and traceable chain of custody for all their timber.

By making a choice to reclaim and upcycle tropical hardwood, together we are helping to protect tropical habitats for future generations.

Ashwell’s timber can be seen in such diverse places as The Eden Project, London Zoo, Medal winning exhibitors at the RHS Chelsea, and Hampton Court Flower Shows, Restaurant chains, Private Estates, Garden, and Lakeside jetties and bridges.

Their on-site sawmill can upcycle timber into items such as cladding, planters, decking and benches: achieving a contemporary or rustic look, as required.

Stone Federation Great Britain is the official trade association for the natural stone industry with over 100 years’ experience in connecting garden designers, landscape architects, specifiers and clients with the finest stone professionals. We act as the source point for all things stone and your impartial reference point.

We are delighted to be working with the LANDSCAPE show as this is a sector that has a strong synergy with the natural stone industry. Natural stone is a fantastic material for the landscape sector; from large city centre projects through to domestic gardens.

Our membership is made up of both the most well established and widely respected names in the industry, alongside the most innovative and creative of natural stone firms, which enables us to expertly resource your requirements.

We can help you from project conception right through to the end and beyond, covering everything from stone selection and sample sourcing through to finding a stone professional and providing technical advice.

To access a wealth of free resources and to help find the ideal natural stone firm for your next project, go to www.stonefed.org.uk or email us at enquiries@stonefed.org.uk.

Come and see samples on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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SGD The 2017 SGD Student Awards are now open for entries and this year will be judged by award-winning designers Andy Sturgeon FSGD and Debbie Roberts MSGD of Acres Wild as well as Arabella St. John Parker from Homes & Gardens magazine.

Categories are available for both commercial and residential design projects and the judges will be looking for outstanding design skills and a demonstration of a clear understanding of the brief provided. There is no brief, no size and no limit to the type or number of entries you can submit in the SGD Student Awards.

To enter you must either be a SGD Student Member or have progressed from an SGD Student Member to Pre-Registered Member status of the SGD between 19 August 2016 and 1 September 2017.

There is plenty of time to enter your submissions this year. Discounted ‘Early Bird’ fees are available to anyone who registers their entry before 21st July 2017. The final deadline to register is 18 August 2017 and actual project submissions are not due until 1st September 2017.

The awards are the perfect springboard for any new designer’s career and an ideal opportunity to raise your profile. Start planning your entries today. Visit the SGD Awards website to download the ‘Entry Information’ document and an entry form www.sgdawards.com. Good Luck!

The Society of Garden Designers are exhibiting at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

JOINT WINNER Victoria Chesterfield

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Streetscape

Streetscape Social Enterprise is a London based charity, dedicated to growing the lives of 18-25 year olds who are long-term unemployed, disadvantaged and socially excluded. We do this by providing 15-month salaried apprenticeships in landscape gardening, where apprentices work towards a qualification in Horticulture. Our core aim is to help each apprentice build the skills and experience they need to move into, and retain, work and, in so doing, rise above social exclusion, and reach their full potential. Integral to this is our Social Enterprise model, wherein we offer garden design, landscaping, and maintenance services to residential, community, and commercial clients across Greater London.

The quality of our apprentice work has been recognised by gardens built at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in 2015 and 2016. We are committed to Growing lives, Transforming landscapes.

We are delighted to support the LANDSCAPE Show once again and to take the opportunity to create greater awareness of our apprenticeships within the industry. As a charity operating as a landscape contractor, the Show links us to new suppliers, allowing us to offer an even better service to our clients. Thank you LANDSCAPE Show.

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Azpects Ltd When timber decking gets wet it gets slippery - people often suffer injuries as a result. Until recently there hasn’t been much you could do about it without drastically changing the appearance of the decking however Azpects have found the solution, they call it Deck Magic. Not only does it give an enhanced slip resistance to wet decking it also resists algae, fungal growth and staining whilst maintaining its natural appearance!

It can be applied to new and old, bare or tanalised decking, but not suitable for coated timber. Being a water-based sealer it also allows wood to breathe naturally, preserving the life of the timber.

How does it work, Magic? Well not quiet, it contains a clever formula that reacts with water to rise out of the timber, like thousands of microscopic fingers, giving significant slip resistance on wet decking.

Azpects have an independently commissioned report stating, ‘Decking treated with EASYSeal Deck Magic provided a higher level of traction than untreated samples and also resisted the build-up of algae. The level of slip risk presented to pedestrians on the decking reduced from high-risk where untreated to low-risk on the treated samples as per HSE guidelines for slip resistance’.

So if you have timber decking and want slip resistant decking, without changing its appearance, order Deck Magic now from Azpects on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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TDCA Isabel Coulton Sculpture Unlucky for some CP13 is the number of Isabel Coulton’s stand this year at the 2017 LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park this September.

On it she will be showcasing her beautiful boxing hare, originally carved from lime wood, now cast into bronze.

In this July issue of LANDSCAPE Preview Isabel shares the exciting new prospects she has for her sculpture. Working in collaboration with Stuart Wright of Superscan3D, she is now able to speak with her clients, public or private, about size.

Of course a sculptor can work in any size, but this technique will enable her to offer a ten or twenty foot sculpture at fabulously lower prices than if it were made full scale.

Her carefully detailed style is generally ideal for sculpture enlargement, as there is so much information for the 3D scanner to work with.

Stuart has many years’ experience working in the film & TV industry, providing 3D digital scanning services for many well-known productions. Since leaving ‘Pinewood Studios’, he now runs ‘Superscan 3D’, working with Artists such as Anish Kapoor and Bushra Fakhoury. He therefore has a great knowledge of this relatively new technology, and is a recognised leading authority in his particular field.

Isabel Coulton warmly invites you to her stand to experience navigating her sculpture on screen and also touching and feeling the original.

She will be delighted to talk over possible projects and show you past and present works in her portfolio, as well as other stunning and highly individual art works of hers. “There are no limits”, says Isabel.

Come and meet Isabel on her stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

With a vast array of decking products now on offer, how can you be sure you are choosing one that will perform to your expectations?

Independent help and advice is at hand from the Timber Decking and Cladding Association whose mission is to help ensure that all decking installations perform to good standards.

Properly designed and constructed timber decking will provide years and years of trouble free service with a little annual maintenance. Whether you’re going to do the work yourself or using the services of a professional installer, it is definitely worth doing your research before you start.

Using good quality and preferably endorsed products is a must. For decking, the TDCA operates a quality scheme called DeckMark® whereby materials or services are audited annually for compliance with the standards set by the TDCA. This gives you peace of mind that you are dealing with a reputable company. You will find details of accredited installers and material suppliers on the TDCA decking website or the decking calculator APP, available for I-phone and Android.

Timber is a truly amazing, natural material.

Every piece is unique. With inherent warmth and beauty, timber has the ability to soften and accentuate buildings and landscapes like no other material and offers a winning combination of versatility, economy and environmental credentials to any building project.

We are supporting the LANDSCAPE Show this year. It’s a nice show, easily accessible with guest speakers galore and a variety of exhibitors. It provides a great opportunity to see and learn about products and services on offer and network with people from the landscaping industry.

To visit the TDCA decking website go to www.tdca.org.uk.

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Stone Wood Service This year is a breakthrough in the company’s new offering. This season SWS will present unique products in the garden furniture department. From the beginning, they focused on the quality and reliability of their products.

Design, functionality and eye-catching unique look make the new lines of their furniture delight the most demanding customers. The combination of stainless steel or carbon steel with oak wood makes their furniture extremely sublime.

Gulia, Lucia, Carlo and Ariel are summer deals for 2017. Each range of furniture consists of a sun lounger, bench, small table, chair, flowerpot available for purchase separately.

The carbon steel version to protect against corrosion is galvanized. The final stage of finishing the metal frame is powder painting on the customer’s choice from the RAL colour palette and is available in 9 colours.

The wood used in these series of our furniture is specially selected oak wood. In order to provide the best protection against weather conditions, wood is pressure-treated with specialized exterior paints available in 6 colours. Every garden project or seating area with one set will certainly look amazing and very attractive.

Come and see the range for yourself on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Thrive

Thrive is a charity in the UK that uses gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people who are living with disabilities or ill health, or are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable. This is known as Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) Thrive help people facing a wide range of difficulties including learning and physical disabilities and mental ill-health. Horticultural therapy programmes are run at gardens in Reading, Battersea Park London, Birmingham and Gateshead. Sessions are also delivered to groups within the community.

Using knowledge and experience gained from providing training for the past 39 years, Thrive offers horticultural qualifications to our gardeners, and courses and consultancy services to professionals and organisations.

Thrive are delighted to be attending the LANDSCAPE show again this year, and proud to support this event. We get to meet people from many different sectors within the industry and talk to them about what we do. Last year we had lots of interest from Garden Designers who heard Faith Ramsay’s talk about designing therapeutic gardens.

We have the added advantage that one of our sites is right next door to the show in Battersea Park! If people are interested in what we do, we can suggest that they go and have a look around, and talk to our Horticultural Therapists there.

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Hedges Direct Trading online for over 10 years, Hedges Direct are specialist suppliers of hedging, turf, pleached trees, living screens and topiary. With decades of experience in the horticultural industry and a culture firmly focused on quality and service, they are able to supply specimen plants for any size project, all with an industry leading delivery turnaround.

As one of the biggest suppliers of pleached trees in the UK, Hedges Direct offer a large range, varied by age and species to provide the ultimate choice of this unusual, rare form of tree. The term ‘pleached’ refers to trees which have a very straight clear stem with a narrow framework of branches trained onto bamboo canes, creating a unique shaping and structure.

This formal method of training produces strikingly beautiful trees, much favoured by the top garden designers and can be used to stunning effect when planted in rows at set distances which creates an elevated ‘green wall’, ideal as an alternative to high fencing.

Additionally they can be used for high level screening to cover unsightly buildings, or to grow above a fence line providing an extended privacy screen to a height of 3m or more.

Hedges Direct also supply a form of pleached tree known as Pleached Espalier, where the foliage is trained to grow in tiers providing a distinctive look and structure often favoured for flowering and fruiting trees, as well as supplying the rarer ‘roof’ or ‘box head’ form of pleached tree.

For further information about their range of pleached trees, visit them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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TREE AID

Platipus Anchors Limited Platipus Anchors were delighted to have been involved in the re-development of Orchard Lisle Courtyard in London. Student accommodation for Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital surrounds this beautiful courtyard, which is open to the public and required re-developing with soft and hard landscaping.

The scheme to re-develop this site was an ambitious, asymmetric design which required twelve mature, rootballed Pyrus Chanticleer trees to breathe new life into the courtyard, but due to buried services on-site a traditional anchor system could not be used.

As a result, the Platipus Deadman Fixing System – Plati-Mat®, which utilises kerbstones or sleepers, was selected to secure the trees safely and create the aesthetically pleasing finish to this landscape which went on to win a BALI principle award.

For more information on Platipus anchoring systems, please visit them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

TREE AID are thrilled to be attending the LANDSCAPE Show, it is a fantastic opportunity for TREE AID, who work with some of the poorest communities in the world in the drylands of Africa, to showcase their work to a like-minded audience who care about protecting the environment.

Through planting and protecting trees, TREE AID help people to use their fruits, nuts, seeds and leaves for food and to earn an income while also reforesting the African drylands. TREE AID are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2017 and launching a new appeal called ‘Grow Hope’. Grow Hope centres on the role of women in sustainable development. In the drylands of Africa women and their families live in some of the toughest conditions on earth. Most women do not earn an income at all. By supporting women to make an income from trees, TREE AID are helping women to feed their children, pay for medicine and overcome barriers to education - supporting her whole family and growing hope for the future.

TREE AID are also organising a 30th anniversary dinner on-board the iconic SS Great Britain in Bristol on Thursday 16th November. Tickets are £100 each or £800 for a table of eight. This includes a drinks reception with our VIP Hosts, a 3 course meal, auction, dancing and private viewings of the ship. For more information please contact us on 0117 909 6363 or visit us on our stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Tuesday 19th September 2017 | 15:00 - 17:00 on the Mezzanine | Battersea Park, London

On the first day of the show, LANDSCAPE will welcome architects and city planners to enjoy an afternoon focused on landscaping and the urban environment.

From 15:00 Peter Murray from New London Architecture will head a discussion panel between a wonderful selection of speakers

Andrew Fisher Tomlin Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer

Merrick Denton-Thompson Landscape Institute

Jane Duncan RIBA

Matthew Short Martha Schwartz Partners

Neil Porter Gustafson Porter + Bowman

Health and wellbeing, air quality, placemaking, bio diversity are the most important issues cities of today have to address.

Landscaping addresses them all, but is it well enough recognised by planners and politicians? How do we ensure that landscape is considered right at the start of city-making, instead of being the bit that fills the gaps between the building?

Want to hear what they have to say? Simply register to visit the LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park – it’s FREE! www.landscapeshow.co.uk/register

The afternoon will be followed by PechaKucha evening at the central bar so make sure you’re there to join us for a drink or two!

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Tuesday 19th September 2017 | 17:15 Central Bar Area | Battersea Park, London For the first time this year LANDSCAPE will be hosting a PechaKucha 20x20 PechaKucha is a simple presentation format where architects and landscape architects will show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat�, it provides a lively and informal format to enlighten and inspire.

Following on from an afternoon of seminar sessions focused on architecture and the built environment, Peter Murray from New London Architecture will be playing host to a wonderful line-up of presenters:

Sue Morgan Around the Block Ltd

Peter Heath Atkins Global

Deborah Saunt DSDHA

Andrea Dates Townshend Landscape Architects

James Lord HTA Design LLP

Holly Lewis We Made That

Attendance is free! Simply register online at www.landscapeshow.co.uk/register and join us in Battersea Park for an engaging evening and a complimentary drink or two!

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Gold for Gould

Kate Gould Gardens is absolutely delighted to announce that its 2017 Fresh Garden ‘City Living’ won not only a gold medal but also best in category at the RHS Chelsea Flower show.

Speaking from the showground on medals day Kate said “City Living is the most ambitious garden I have ever designed for Chelsea. Without the skill, determination and sheer hard work of the most amazing team we would never have made it. There were moments when I thought we wouldn’t but I shouldn’t have doubted the guys. They are epic and have realised my creation on paper into the most wondrous of creations of which I am so, so proud. Every time I look at the garden I have to pinch myself that it is actually there and looks if anything far better than it did in my head. Hats off and huge thanks to everyone involved.”

The “City Living” garden is a contemporary garden on several levels imagined in a typical urban apartment block. While these dwellings are often cold and slightly forbidding in appearance they could easily be transformed with the addition of attractive green outdoor spaces for residents use with comfortable and sheltered seating areas surrounded by appealing planting and tranquil water features. This garden could be added to existing buildings or easily inserted into new builds to effectively ‘green up’ city spaces and provide valuable habitat for wildlife and birds.

The garden is set on three levels with a mezzanine floor and is positioned directly adjacent to the dwellings making use of the space beneath and alongside the building, providing an interesting and ‘green’ route to and from the resident’s homes. A stairwell clad with back lit terrazzo (see editors notes for interesting story on this) featuring cantilevered steps and a perforated metal screen provide stability to the structure whilst allowing light to filter down to the lower levels. This ensures each level can be effectively gardened and utilised for recreation. Green walls and a water feature are incorporated into the scheme to add a sense of tranquillity and movement.

Kate Gould is one of the featured speakers at this years’ LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park this September.

Please register for your free tickets to come along and listen to her by registering at www.landscapeshow.co.uk

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Woodscape Woodscape has been creating beautiful hardwood street furniture and external structures for some of the UK’s most vibrant public spaces for nearly 40 years and remains a privately-owned, familybusiness that showcases British craftsmanship at its best.

From complex, architect-led bespoke creations, through to their classic hardwood bollard & seating ranges, you can be assured that your project is in experienced hands.

They are proud to #designthenation alongside the UK’s leading Architects & Landscape Designers, as well as many public and private sector clients. They develop solutions that not only respond to the needs of Britain’s rapidly growing communities, but also contribute to the creation of outstanding public spaces.

Woodscape recently worked alongside In-Ex Landscapes and Murdoch Wickham Landscape Architects to design and manufacture sophisticated Naturally Very Durable Hardwood seats, benches and planters for the Woodberry Down regeneration project in Hackney, North London. The choice of products reflects the quality of the new premium residential development, as well as its stunning new urban landscape design.

Taking pride of place within the landscaping are the Woodscape Bespoke Curved and L-Shaped Woodberry Wall Seats which allow residents of the new neighbourhood development to sit and relax in the large courtyard garden areas. The contemporary urban furniture reflects the modern landscaping, presenting a premium finish. The products clip neatly onto the walls with an easy-install retro-fit feature.

A number of Woodscape’s hardwood signature Type 8 Benches and Type 5 Seats, Modular Planters and Hardwood Decking were also provided, to offer alternative seating arrangements and standing areas throughout the site and create added interest within the urban landscaping setting.

The 30% increase in public open space with the three new public parks created for the scheme, means a stronger network of open spaces for residents to enjoy and is now proving immensely popular.

Woodscape will be exhibiting at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Avant Techno Owning a honey farm may sound like a relaxing job, but moving the hives around in the middle of the night was no easy task for the Wallace family of Quince Honey Farm in Devon.

Each year the hives must be moved to different locations to allow the bees to access particular crops. In Spring the hives are placed in oilseed rape fields, in Summer they are near the wildflowers in the hedgerows, and in the Autumn the hives return to South Molton for the local heather.

Each different crop enables the bees to produce honey with different flavours.

While making honey might sound easy, Ian explained that moving the hives by hand three times a year was “brutal, heavy work.�

Ian doubted there was a machine that would fit the bill until he found the Avant 200, which is compact enough to tow behind a 4x4 or tractor.

Ian explained that one year while moving the hives to the rape fields at 3am their cars got stuck, and after much revving of engines, a concerned local resident called the police, which led to the police car getting stuck too!

However once the Avant was unloaded they were able to tow all the vehicles out of the field.

Avant manufactures a wide range of compact, 4-wheel drive machines, which can be fitted with a very comprehensive range of accessories to meet the many varied requirements of the hire market to make general maintenance jobs, easy and less labour intensive.

Photo courtesy of Murdoch Wickham

Come and talk to Avant about their range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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EXTERNAL WORKS online EXTERNAL WORKS online offers the broadest mix of supplier and product information on the market, combined with insightful articles and projects to keep you up-to-date with sector innovations.

The website contains over 20,000 entries covering companies, products, projects, services, CPD, articles, downloads, videos, news and events.

Registration is free, giving you access to a range of tools to help you choose between available options, download brochures, copy specifications and progress enquiries quickly and efficiently.

If you offer products and services to professional specifiers and buyers, you can create an online profile free of charge.

EXTERNAL WORKS in print The printed edition of EXTERNAL WORKS is now in its 25th imprint. The latest edition runs to over 500 pages and contains examples of most of the products and services required to complete any external project, both functionally and aesthetically. The book is easy to browse and share, making it easy for you to identify potential partners and solutions for your projects.

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Dalefoot Composts After the driest winter in over 20 years, and our summer now hotting up, clever ideas to keep watering to a minimum in the garden are a must.

Dalefoot Composts’ peat free Wool Compost range contains sheep’s wool from the Cumbrian fells and so the composts keep moist for longer - naturally. The ‘hygroscopic’ properties of wool trap water, helping gardeners save precious H2O. The compost also contains bracken, and combined with wool, the all-natural ingredients release a steady stream of nitrogen and other musthave nutrients to feed the plants over the growing season, so no further feed is required.

The range boasts Wool Compost for potting and containers, Wool Compost for Vegetables and Salads, Wool Compost Ericaceous, Wool Compost Double Strength and Wool Compost for Seeds.

Dalefoot’s Lakeland Gold, which also busts troublesome clay soil, makes an ideal mulch and can be used at any time of the year to lock in moisture and goodness.

For your clients’ or your own garden, Dalefoot Composts has a professional growing medium to suit every need and can help you save water, even during the warmest months.

Dalefoot Composts will be exhibiting at LANDSCAPE this September at Battersea Park.

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TREE AID TREE AID works in the drylands of Africa, planting trees and helping to build thriving and sustainable communities. In Africa trees mean life and they provide communities with food and income through selling tree products. Over the last 10 years they have grown 15.8 million trees and helped over one million villagers in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali and Niger.

One of the people TREE AID has supported is Kazengo, a 70 year old grandmother from Burkina Faso. Kazengo joined our Forest Governance project and was shown how to protect the trees from further deforestation.

Trees improve soil quality for better harvests, reduce soil loss through flooding and increase biodiversity as well as being a source of food and income.

“The forest has changed a lot since I was a girl and I am very sad that the forest resources are disappearing. There used to be a thick and dense forest in our village which produced lots of fruit for us to eat and was home to antelope and big cats.”

“Over time the forest has become barren and the animals have moved on. Logging by companies and villagers using the trees for firewood has meant the forest has been overused and hasn’t recovered. There is a big difference now, through TREE AID’s projects you can see where the forest is protected and we can harvest fruits from the trees. I am teaching my family how to protect the forest, our children will be the future and it is important they learn the techniques from us so that the forest keeps regenerating, protecting the environment and producing food for people.”

Come and talk to TREE AID about their work on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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EcoProTec EcoProTec, the new water based brand of internal and external stone and paving sealers from UK manufacturer LTP has gone from strength to strength since its launch 2 years ago.

With over 30 years of experience in the tile and stone market LTP are already one of the biggest retail brands in the UK and during a three year research and development project the company sourced and tested the most advanced water based ingredients to produce the EcoProTec range of sealers and cleaners, which are all on display at the LANDSCAPE Show.

Projects have included both interior and exterior stone surfaces at the Bovey Castle Hotel, large sections of the interior of the National Gallery of Ireland including the Portland stone staircases. Interior flagstones and external block paved areas at Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford.

Most recently EcoProTec has been used externally by Liverpool FC at the Anfield grounds to help protect and seal hundreds of engraved granite tributes used to pave the walkways of the gardens.

There is now a noticeable trend for using a variety of stones and designs for exterior use and this provides unique sealing and cleaning challenges especially when the stone chosen is also used internally as well.

With interest in the EcoProTec products ranging from Budleigh Salterton and Bucharest to Beijing, LTP are preparing for a significant increase in production in 2017/18 including two new products which will be launched at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park. Come along and see them on their stand.

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The Pot Company As well as over thirty ranges of planters, The Pot Company also offer an impressive selection of landscape features including burners, walls, steps and water features.

A recent addition to the range is outdoor lighting. The options available mean this is a really versatile collection that can be incorporated into a range of projects with varying themes.

Customers can choose from 400mm and 600mm high light columns and three ornate patterns for letting light through. The finish can be either corten steel, galvanised steel or powder coated aluminium in any RAL colour.

These lights can brighten the entrance of a property or run along a garden path or driveway to add depth and interest to your project. The Pot Company also offer bespoke planters in these materials so it has never been easier to retain the same style and theme throughout your garden design.

These tight light columns include a LED light fitting and a waterproof connector. You can see these lights as well as many other interesting landscape features from The Pot Company on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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DSDHA Central London awaits an unparalleled population surge, with super-commuters arriving via the new infrastructure of Crossrail and HS2 set to join existing Londoners on the West End’s already crowded pavements. As a legacy of post war planning that prioritised the car, the West End currently suffers from traffic congestion and poor air quality, while the lack of crossings and cycle routes causes many accidents and casualties. There is also a significant lack of public spaces for residents, workers and tourists alike to enjoy in the area.

As principal designers, DSDHA have led a team of landscape architects, transport engineers and lighting experts working on the much-needed rejuvenation of the area between Tottenham Court Road and Gower Street. Their strategy removes the one-way system on the two arteries to slow the pace of vehicles and make space for high quality public amenity for cyclists and pedestrians.

This redesign incorporates five new public spaces, including Whitfield Gardens, Princes Circus and a new park in Alfred Place – the first green space in the West End for over 100 years.

Their work began by conducting fieldwork to observe the way people behave. These techniques of ‘grounded research’ guided their approach to the reconfiguration of London’s West End as more intuitive network of spatial connections that favour social cohesion and chance encounter.

Instead of treating the streets as mere transit routes between destinations, with activities and life taking place in parks or interiors of buildings, they interpreted them as integral components of an interconnected and open public realm, with technology playing a fundamental role in maximising human enjoyment and productivity.

Moreover their research, both historical and on the ground, revealed an incredibly rich, yet poorly connected, network of cultural institutions in the West End. On the basis of this observation they have rebranded the area as a cultural quarter for London, where its many world-class museums, theatres and academic institutions (i.e., The British Museum, RADA, University College London, Wellcome Foundation, Architectural Association, Fashion Retail Academy, etc.), together with open spaces and commercial activities, can create a cradle for creative entrepreneurship and collaborative learning The DSDHA will feature as part of the PechaKucha Evening at this year’s LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park this September. Register for your free tickets to come along at listen at www.landscapeshow.co.uk

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Grange Fencing As one of the UK’s leading decorative garden structures and fencing company, Grange is committed to producing on-trend garden and landscape products of the highest quality.

The company’s most recent innovation, the revolutionary Ultimate collection comprises a superior lap panel and gate range and is fast becoming one of the company’s most in-demand products to date.

Reengineering the traditional lap panel construction, the Ultimate Panel and Gate have been manufactured using a number of first to the market design-led features.

Including modern, straight-cut slats and an advanced new frame design, the Ultimate collection is one of the strongest, most durable fencing options on the market. With a company commitment to staying ahead of the game when it comes to product development, the range positions itself at the forefront of fencing technology and provides landscapers and developers with a best in class offering for projects designed with longevity in mind.

Recently expanded for 2017, the Ultimate collection now includes four different Panel heights, ranging from 90cm X 183cm to 180cm X 183cm as well as a matching Gate, and is available pressure treated Green for better defence against wood rot and decay.

To find out more, visit Grange at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park where you can speak with the team and view the Ultimate collection and other example products.

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UPM ProFi

Life outdoors should be special: whether relaxing or working, celebrating or just living.

A deck is more than just a platform: it is the link between your indoor and your outdoor life.

In performance UPM ProFi Deck is no ordinary decking. First launched in 2007, UPM ProFi Deck is 10 years old. Although the boards have benefited from continual improvement, the spirit of UPM ProFi Deck remains constant: to provide a fresh and modern look combined with superior performance. By combining high impact grade polypropylene with cellulose fibres, its engineered hollow structure has exceptional strength properties.

All UPM ProFi Deck boards benefit from double protection: a stain resistant surface and an ultra-durable core that will remain structurally sound whether built on the ground, in the ground or even under water.

UPM ProFi Deck’s range of seven colours has been inspired by Finnish nature: a land of lakes, forest, and granite, of the midnight sun and snow filled winters. The clean Nordic look allows you to take a fresh and modern approach to outdoor design.

Whenever a fresh and modern look is desired, UPM ProFi Deck is ideal: whether for residential or harder wearing public decking.

Why not visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park, where members of the team will help you and your customers create the terrace you desire with a fresh and modern look combined with superior performance!

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Perennial Bernard Tickner has been awarded an MBE in Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

The award has been given in recognition for services to wildlife conservation and horticulture, relating to his voluntary conservation work in Suffolk and for his work at Fullers Mill Garden in West Stow.

Peter Newman, Chief Executive of Perennial, says: “This honour is richly deserved by Bernard and we are all thrilled by its announcement. His contribution to the local brewing industry in Suffolk has seen long-standing economic growth and worldwide renown for Greene King and his place in the world of horticulture, through the creation of Fullers Mill Garden and his subsequent gifting of it to Perennial, shall be his legacy for many generations to come.”

Speaking about his award, Bernard Tickner, who has recently celebrated his 93rd birthday at Fullers Mill Garden, said: “I am truly honoured to have been made an MBE. I was first told in early May and not being able to tell anyone has been so difficult, especially as I enjoyed my own birthday celebrations a couple of weeks ago! I have loved living in this part of Suffolk and feel very fortunate to have been able to work and live here for as long as I have. I am humbled that Her Majesty considers me as deserving of the title and I look forward to meeting her to thank her in person.”

Perennial is hosting a special event at the Fullers Mill Garden on 31 July as part of its annual programme of garden tours and visits. Known for its superb collection of lilies (as seen on the BBC’s Great British Garden Revival in 2015), rare and unusual shrubs, perennials and marginal plants this event will provide a perfect opportunity to enjoy the garden in high summer. The garden tour with head gardener Annie Dellbridge will be followed by a picnic lunch and homemade cakes, for which the garden has a local reputation.

For more information about the garden and opening times visit www.fullersmillgarden.org.uk. Perennial have a stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park, come along and talk to them about their work and how you can become involved.

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Venus Stone The Venus team are delighted to be able to showcase one of their newest and unique imports, Raj Green Sawn and Honed paving.

The honed treatment of the Raj Green Indian Sandstone brings a luxurious finish to an otherwise traditional looking paving stone, leaving a smooth, crisp surface that twinkles in sunlight, revealing a compelling variety of tones. The rustic heritage of the classic Raj paving combined with this contemporary finish provides a truly unique paving option, with a Mediterranean style glow.

Due to the extensive amount of contacts built up over the past 20 years in the importing business, Venus Stone are proud to be one of the only stone merchants offering this paving at such a reasonable price.

Utilised here to create an innovative water feature, demonstrating just how versatile this luxurious stone can be, Raj Green Sawn and Honed will look equally stunning when laid as regular paving. At a time when landscaping is increasingly leaning more towards the contemporary side as premium stone becomes more affordable, honed paving stone is becoming an essential addition to any modern patio or garden. With an engaging and cultured colouring to boot, Raj Green offers more than just modernity, it offers character.

Come and see samples of the range on the Venus Stone stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Hook Up Solutions LTD Hooka safely installs all your landscaping materials just where you need them, based in Hertfordshire, Hooka Solutions are the manufacturers of the Hooka lift and carry crawler, which is only 1 metre wide yet can transport 1.5 tonnes, which enables the lift and shifting of landscaping materials into restricted sites.

The Hooka is a great asset for landscape gardeners / builders as its design allows it to safely move a huge range of materials from roadside to jobside.

Hooka Solutions have recently been involved in two jobs in central London for roof top gardens. The machine was craned up six levels on to the roof then used to move all the materials saving immense time and labour, not to mention the double handling of materials.

With pizza ovens being very on trend, they have had many requests for the Hooka machine to move the ovens, often weighing in access of 500kg, into rear gardens.

So, if you have any of these to move, tonne bags containing soil, aggregate, sharp sand etc.; pallets of bricks, blocks, York stone etc.; pizza ovens; hot tubs; garden statues; root ball trees or street furniture, then consider using a Hooka.

Come and see them for yourself on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Moore Concrete Products Urban sprawl calls for innovative green solutions that reduce the ecological footprint of concrete based infrastructure. Typical green roofs or green walls systems usually demand elaborate soil and watering system, however this is not the case in ECOncrete® Bio Active concrete wall tile design, that has a bio-enhanced substrate that supports the growth of mosses, lichens and climbing vegetation and doubles as a highly aesthetic decorate façade.

The innovative ECOncrete®Bio Active wall tiles differ from standard concrete units on three levels; concrete chemistry, surface rugosity and 3D macro complexity. These three elements work in synergy to mimic the features of natural surfaces thus enhancing the walls ability to support rich flora of plants that require little or no soil. ECOncrete®’s unique Bio Active wall mix is tailored to keep the pH of water encountering the surface low, as opposed to the highly alkaline pH of water accumulated on standard concrete.

The high surface rugosity, and the unique 3D design includes micro pores, rugged textures, and varying elevations, increase the walls ability to capture water and moisture, thus further contributing to flora growth as well as increasing their ability to effectively latch onto the wall surface.

ECOncrete®Bio Active wall tiles were used in the construction of a biological pond and fountain at the BIG commercial centre (Ashdod Israel). This installation demonstrated the ability of the tiles to receive rich and diverse foliage, mimicking natural waterfall/spring plant life in an urban setting.

For additional information please visit the Moore Concrete Products stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Chic Teak – Luxury Furniture Michael Balston, a Chelsea Gold Medallist & Judge, designed the beautiful gardens at the five star Grove Hotel.

His brief was to provide a formal seating are around some garden sculptures. In a move away from conventional teak garden benches he chose to include five Cheverell benches to sit around the perimeter of the circular paved area.

The Cheverell bench is one of Michael Balston’s own designs and he commissioned Chic Teak to make them to his specific drawings. Being modular, it is possible to make this style any size from a two to a seven seater.

The delightfully ornate high-backed Cheverell benches, with gently sloping top, decorative finials, tapered legs and softly curved seat is expected to be very popular in the Grove Hotels’ grounds which attract visitors from all around the world.

Come and talk to Chic Teak about your bespoke furniture requirements on the Chic Teak stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Long Rake Spar Decorative aggregate supplier Long Rake Spar is celebrating a major milestone in its history as it reaches its 150th anniversary.

Set in the heart of the Peak District, the company has evolved from a local mine to one of the country’s leading suppliers of decorative aggregates and landscaping stone.

Originally founded in 1867 near the village of Youlgreave, the Long Rake Spar Co. was chiefly concerned with extracting and distributing the area’s famed ‘Derbyshire Spar’. The mineral, well known for its bright white, sparkling appearance was popularly used in Victorian gardens and landscapes.

By the 1920s there were 15 miners working tirelessly at the site to extract over 12,000 tonnes of Spar each year and supplied to landscapers and home owners across the British Isles.

However the prosperity of the Long Rake Spar Mining Co. was not to last and by the 1970s the company had reached the end of the Spar vein, meaning the business had to diversify. The surface works were already processing aggregates from other Derbyshire quarries but expansion was on the horizon as T&T Broadhurst acquired the Long Rake Spar Co. Ltd in 1985.

Through a combination of determination and entrepreneurial thinking, the company thrived, increasing its product offering to include a range of imported materials alongside its UK sourced products. The introduction of the Platinum Range offered landscapers and contractors access to stone that had not previously been available to the UK landscaping market.

The unique colouring of products like Flamingo, Onyx and Black Ice meant that builders and landscapers could expand their design options, offering homeowners a wider selection of choices, supplied exclusively by Long Rake Spar.

As it celebrates its 150th anniversary Long Rake Spar continues to look to the future with further expansion and an increase in stockholding to provide efficient delivery and competitive pricing to customers.

Come and talk to them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Atech SAS Established in Maine et Loire, Atech is a company which has specialised in flower furniture since1986. Its creators exploited a patent named SIFU (Interchangeable System of the Urban Flower) and decided to launch their business into the flower suspension business. Thereafter, they filed another suspension patent and the story of Atech was written.

This flower furniture has evolved to street furniture to harmonize your projects and following a flourishing business model. In 2007, Atech joined the Girod group, a leader in Signage.

Nowadays Atech is a designer and manufacturer of vegetal street furniture and offers you a global service perfectly adapted to your projects.

A recent redevelopment of the sea front promenade of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, used a standard product which Atech developed with a customised laser cut planter, which make the planters unique.

As a major supplier in urban vegetal environment, Atech is present throughout France, as well as internationally thanks to their sales network and distributors in over 35 countries.

Atech promotes complete range of products: benches, seats, bins, bollards, barriers, planters, big colourful pots all exist to make towns more beautiful.

Come and see the range for yourself on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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PorcelPave PorcelPave are excited to be bringing the innovative new PorcelQuick system to the LANDSCAPE Show for 2017. Fixing external porcelain tiles can be both time consuming and costly, but with PorcelQuick you can expect to see a reduction in materials of up to 80%. This is a huge advantage when fixing patios for terraced houses where access can be an issue.

The benefits of the PorcelQuick Adped System means that there is up to 80% reduction in materials & cost and areduced risk of back ache or injury. It provides shortened installation times, high load bearing strength and it resists structural movement. It will reduce carbon footprint by up to 80% and is guaranteed for 25 years.

Porcelain tiles require a solid base to avoid lipping which means a substantial amount of materials are needed, as well as time to let the base dry. With the PorcelQuick system a series of pedestals are created using a mix of sharp sand and cement, which can be tiled as soon as they are hardened.

The finished patio can also be grouted, using Grout Backer Rod to support the grout during application and curing. Stainless steel external trims are also available to finish the patio without the need for profiling.

Visit the PorcelPave stand at LANDSCAPE 2017 this September in Battersea Park for more information on the PorcelQuick system.

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The Garden Trellis Company

The Garden Trellis Company are very proud to announce that this year they are celebrating 25 years since the start of their remarkable journey.

Founded in 1992 by Julian Furness, they began producing high quality bespoke joinery for garden designs, and this remains at the heart of the company today; creating exquisite garden joinery for private customers as well as many of the UK’s very best garden landscapers and designers.

Julian started the business from an old cow shed in Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, in 1992 but as demand for his custom-made trellis, gates and panels grew, the business quickly moved to a small factory unit in Frinton-on Sea. In 1994, Julian recruited his first employee, and today the team has grown to 40 employees, including joiners, panel makers, fitters, and designers, some of whom have been with the company for many years. The team has built an enviable reputation for creative design, professional service and the highest quality craftsmanship, and have showcased their work on many occasions at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Today the company operates from a 35,000 sq ft workshop and design centre complete with purpose built paint workshop, drying rooms and state of the art dust extraction system and wood waste heater, to provide a carbon neutral heating system for their workshops. In recent years, it has introduced a wide range of affordable ready-made and ready to assemble products available to buy online, to reach a wider range of customers looking for quality joinery.

Tailor-made, custom designed garden joinery remains at the heart of The Garden Trellis Company’s business, and the team are extremely grateful for all their customers who have helped make every one of their 25 years a success!

Please come and visit them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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by Drafix Software PRO Landscape Design Software not only gives you the tools to design your project with, it includes all the tools you need to create a professional-looking sales presentation in just minutes! Your customers will be impressed when you present the best looking, most complete and accurate proposal they have ever seen. Only PRO Landscape lets you create your customer proposals from either your photo imaging or CAD designs. For those smaller jobs you can sell the customer using the photo imaging and then instantly creating the proposal.

Your customer proposals can include the actual quote, cover page, material list, plant information with pictures, project detail reports, profit reports and much more. You can make your quotes as accurate as possible by entering your own pricing and tax rates; and make it as personal as possible by including your company logo and contact information on all of your proposals.

You can even link your customers and quotes directly to Quickbooks.

Increase your close rate using PRO Landscape to create accurate, complete, professional proposals.

For over twenty years, PRO Landscape has proudly produced the most complete design software product available which includes easy-to-use-CAD, photo imaging, night and holiday lighting, 3D renderings, estimating, and a free companion tablet app.

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The Gardeners Guild ‘Good gardeners are busy gardeners.’ Many gardeners do not feel the need to be vetted because most of their work comes from recommendations or is repeat business.

So how can a good gardener communicate their competence?

One way is to become a member of The Gardeners Guild – only qualified gardeners can join.

Another way is to advertise your commitment to professional practice. For example, a gardener may state that they are insured or are licensed waste carriers. A Caution (!) sign on a gardeners van demonstrates that they take safe transporting of chemicals seriously.

To help members advertise their dedication to doing things properly, The Gardeners Guild has designed 3 new van stickers to help members communicate that they are either insured, licensed waste carriers and/or have chemicals on board (pesticides, fertilisers and stored fuel).

These 3 new stickers will complement their existing membership logo so that they form a neat series of stickers.

Come and talk to us at LANDSCAPE 2017 to see samples and talk to us about the many other practical services available to qualified gardeners.

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Trans-European Stone With over 400 years of archaeology and history from the Spanish Armada to the Falkland’s crisis, the Historic Chatham Dockyard on the River Medway in Kent is still looking immaculate three years on from its multi-million-pound upgrade, completed in 2014.

The 84-acre site, once a pinnacle for English Shipbuilding provided over 500 ships to the Royal Navy is the most complete example of a Georgian dockyard in the world. It played a vital role in British history; where Nelson, Samuel Pepys, Marc Brunel and other legends of our past once trod, albeit on less notable paving. The extensive project saw Trans-European Stone supply over 2,300 m2 of Belgian blue limestone paving from the quarry Les Carriés de la Pierre Bleue Belge for the external landscaping.

The 200mm widths of random lengths between 300-600mm were given a tumbled finish to give an antique and weathered look, seamlessly blending the old and the new.

With an annual footfall of over 600,000, the paving looks faultless three years after installation.

Nigel Howard, Historic Buildings and Environment Manager, said “The Historic Dockyard Chatham has used Belgian Blue Limestone paving within a highly sensitive historic environment as a significant part of the external public realm works as part of our Command of the Oceans project. The stonework has raised the bar on the presentation of our external environment, providing a modern and hard-wearing surface working in perfect juxtaposition with the historic environment that surrounds it.”

For more information please visit TransEuropean Stone on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Step Change

We recently spoke to Step Change about their work. “We discovered in our research project that there is a diverse range of care cultures operating across the UK care sector and that they lie on a spectrum. This was important for us to grasp as this also appeared to influence how much the care setting was using the garden they already had.

For designers and other outside specialists who are called in to work with a care setting, this is a really important piece of information that should guide the level and type of design or horticultural support to give. But how do you work out the care culture of your client?

We produced a graphic diagnostic tool called the ‘Care Culture Map’ to aid both the care setting and outside specialist in identifying where they are located along the care culture spectrum. The Map contains several columns and one of them addresses the type of support that designers and outside specialists can provide at different points along this spectrum.

The Map aims to ensure that work provided by outside specialists matches the current culture position of the care setting in order to avoid the risk of overdesigning the space.

We call this new approach, ‘RelationshipCentred Design’ and it is based on working with where the care setting currently is (in their attitudes and practices relating to the outside space) and not where we think they should be, or wish to be. In essence, we believe that both parties, designers and care staff, need to be prepared to address and modify the way they may have traditionally worked together.”

Come along and listen to Step Change on Tuesday 19th September at the LANDSCAPE show in Battersea Park to find out how their poster-sized Care Culture Map tool can help you engage successfully with care settings.

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture The Young Horticulturist of the Year competition prize is a £2500 travel bursary, so let’s give young horticulturists the chance to go on a trip of a lifetime!

It’s becoming more important than ever to encourage young people into the horticultural industry, and since 1990 we have been running the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition annually to do just that.

Attracting over 2,500 applicants this year the competition came to an exciting end in May 6th at University Centre Shrewsbury where the final 8 competitors fought for the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world with a £2,500 bursary. Previous winners have visited Africa, the Galapagos, Madeira and New Zealand to name a few. The bursary is provided in honour of Percy Thrower, Britain’s first celebrity gardener, known for his work with the BBC on Gardener’s world and Blue Peter.

After successfully completing a plant identification round and answering over 10 rounds of questions Lachlan Rae came out on top. He now has the opportunity to plan how he will spend his £2,500 during his extended visit to Australia and possibly Tasmania.

We asked Lachlan what advice he would give someone looking to enter the competition “I think the best piece of advice I could give someone considering entering the YHOY competition is to persist and accept any failures in a positive light. I won the competition on my fourth year of entry, making the final three times. Having experience of how the competition works helped me to develop my knowledge and overcome the nerves associated with competing. For anyone considering entering, just do it; there is nothing to lose and everything to gain!”

Visit www.horticulture.org.uk/younghorticulturist-of-the-year/ to find out more or talk to members of the Institute on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

Urban Street Designs Urban Street Designs were appointed to manufacture a Stainless Steel Retaining Tree Protector measuring, 1,080mm dia. x 600mm high that would allow raised planting beds to be incorporated into the landscape whilst importantly protecting the roots of an established tree on site.

When soil or any type of fill is placed over an existing root system, it causes a reduction in the oxygen supply to the tree roots and slows down the rate of gas exchange between the roots and the air in the soil pore space. By installing the Retaining Protector around the circumference of the trunk, it allowed levels to be raised without compromising the life longevity of a healthy tree.

Additional design features included an external joining plate to give additional strength and multiple connection points, 16mm x 150mm stainless steel studs around the perimeter of the base to aid the concrete footing to key to the Retaining Tree Protector.

Perforated Plastic Pipe was installed by the landscape contractor under the root bed for additional drainage and oxygen source.

Urban Street Designs is a specialist UK manufacturer of steel street furniture. They have over 35 years of engineering skills and expertise and have been providing a first class service within the industry since 1985. Their customers include architects, construction companies and local government to name but a few. Providing a concept to reality service, all their products are manufactured on site in the UK. Come and talk to the team on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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SAiGE Longlife Decking At SAiGE Longlife Decking Limited they pride themselves in supplying the best quality composite decking to UK, Irish and European customers.

With stockists of SAiGE Decking and associated products nationwide, they are able to provide to customers wherever they are based.

SAiGE Decking is an environmentally sourced alternative to traditional timber decking.

The decking is made from 95% recycled materials and contains no glues or adhesives. It is produced by combining recycled wood fibres, recycled plastics and colour pigments together with anti-mould and fungal properties.

The manufactured boards make the decking a dream for installers to work with creating a long-lasting, hard wearing product which comes with a full 10-year warranty and an expected lifespan of over 20 years.

SAiGE Decking is competitively priced, and available in both Solid and Hollow profile, in Oak, Redwood, Grey and Charcoal. They are reversible with wood grained effect on one side, and their popular mid-groove finish on the other side. The Solid and Hollow profiles are the same dimensions (3.6m x 143mm x 23mm); and can be used in conjunction with each other to offer a stronger more durable finish to your deck.

SAiGE Longlife Decking have the pleasure in announcing their new product range called Rustic Decking which is available in two colours, walnut and grey. It has a natural deep grained wood effect finish, is family friendly and low-maintenance.

Come and view their range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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