Landscape & Urban Design - Issue 57 2022

Sep/Oct572022Price£495landud.co.uk World Class Street Furniture from Artform Urban FurnitureslopeMadeoutdoorWell-designedspacesforevery The industry’s strongest line up of zero-turn riders Ultrascape’s Summer romance with the RHS Market-leading materials featured in three award-winning RHS gardens, all sponsored and supported by Ultrascape LANDSCAPE & URBAN DESIGN

01625bsfg.co.uk322 888 PLATEAU takes a new, modern approach to urban seating. While inviting people to socialise in flexible ways, this Scandinavian design fits into any type of architecture with its soft, human shapes and clean, nordic colour palette. • Sustainable - made from 65% surplus Norwegian wood • Built to last - product lifetime is estimated for up to 50 years • 12 individual elements that cover a broad range of external needs • Designed by award winning studio Holscher Design • Solar powered, lighting, wireless charging & bluetooth connectivity • Available in a range of finishes and caters to bespoke requirements PLATEAUPICNICSEATO PLATEAU SEAT B-F PICNIC L PLATEAUPICNICBENCHI PLATEAU PLINTH PICNIC ROUND PLATEAU CITY CHAIR PICNIC STREET PLATEAU TABLE ROUND PICNIC DUO 01625bsfg.co.uk322 888 PLATEAU takes a new, modern approach to urban seating. While inviting people to socialise in flexible ways, this Scandinavian design fits into any type of architecture with its soft, human shapes and clean, nordic colour palette. • Sustainable - made from 65% surplus Norwegian wood • Built to last - product lifetime is estimated for up to 50 years • 12 individual elements that cover a broad range of external needs • Designed by award winning studio Holscher Design • Solar powered, lighting, wireless charging & bluetooth connectivity • Available in a range of finishes and caters to bespoke requirements PLATEAUELEVATESOUTDOORSEATING PLATEAUPICNICSEATO PLATEAU SEAT B-F PICNIC L PLATEAUPICNICBENCHI PLATEAU PLINTH PICNIC ROUND PLATEAU CITY CHAIR PICNIC STREET PLATEAU TABLE ROUND PICNIC DUO

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Green & Blue Infrastructure 06 - Boughton plays a part in history at the iconic Battersea Power Station redevelopment.

12 - Living wall provider, Growing Revolution, explains how the living wall look is easily achieved for residential interior design or garden landscaping projects. 14 - How to Combat the Effects of Drought on Trees. 20 - Green-tech supplies custom bioretention soil to an experimental city centre rain garden. Decking 28 - Caroline Birdsall, Director of Marketing at Millboard, explores some of the frequently asked questions around alternatives to 30timber.-Dura Composites’ reversible decking boards have been installed on the terrace within the communal garden of The Lock at Greenford Quay in West London. Garden Design 34 - UltraScape’s summer romance with the RHS. 38 - Award-Winning sustainable Design Underpinned with Simplicity. 46 - How to create the ideal indoor/ outdoor living space come rain or 52shine.-If you’re looking to give your garden a makeover, tiled patios, pathways and outdoor spaces can have a real impact.

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Brand focus: Architectural & World Class Street Furniture from Artform Urban furniture. Concrete & Stonework 72 - The key to the perfect outdoor living space is in the details: complementary colours, a smooth finish and quality materials. Landscaping Services 88 - Winners of the 2022 National Landscape Awards announced!. 90 - Pleased to be back on home turf at last says Raby Castle’s new head gardener. Lighting 105 - Locally manufactured floodlights from Thorn Lighting showcase historic Durham Cathedral. 106 - Classic styling meets modern technology with DW Windsor’s expanded heritage lighting range.

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Street Furniture 64 - Essential products which can improve spaces and help to support waste management systems and 66recycling.-BSFG

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tiger up! products provide sustainable solutions for the construction, landscape and sports construction sectors. Made from 100% recycled plastic waste, including end of life artificial grass and other plastics considered ‘un-recyclable’. tiger up! products upcycle materials that would otherwise end up in landfill. tigerup.co.uk 01299 253 966 info@tigerup.co.uk 2022 23/08/2022 11:08:46

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tiger up! products can also be made from endof-life artificial grass, creating a solution to a mounting issue within the landscape sector. Since launching a recycling co-operative with Sportex Group in June 2022, the companies have facilitated the UK’s first closed loop recycling facility for endof-life synthetic turf. This exciting development combines the unique technology of both companies to bring together a fully traceable and compliant recycling solution to ensure that all components from a synthetic turf pitch can be separated, thoroughly cleaned, and most importantly processed into a condition to be re-used within the sports facility construction, landscaping, and general construction industries. To find out more, please visit tigerup.co.uk or contact us on 01299 253 966 or info@tigerup.co.uk.

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Developed, innovated and manufactured by our in-house research and development team based in Kidderminster, tiger up! products use sustainable feedstock and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes providing suitable alternatives to traditionally used timber and concrete products.

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tiger up! tiger up! is a revolutionary range of products upcycled from plastic and other materials. tiger up! products are not only made from 100% recycled materials but are also fully recyclable at the end of their own life, creating a complete circle of environmentally aware product use. All our products have been developed to provide innovative, sustainable solutions for several industry issues, including: including equestrian flooring and fencing

To find out more about the MEDITE SMARTPLY Building the Future garden and the products used, please visit: mdfosb.com/garden Dreamers welcome!

MEDITE® SMARTPLY® showcased its sustainable and innovative product range in the ‘Building the Future’ garden at the Chelsea Flower Show 2022. Partnering with acclaimed garden designer Sarah Eberle, the garden won two prestigious awards: Gold and Best Construction Award (Show Garden). The garden was themed around sustainability and the multiple applications and versatility of MEDITE® SMARTPLY® products. MEDITE® SMARTPLY® is committed to manufacturing products that contribute to sustainable building.

The revolutionary MEDITE® TRICOYA® EXTREME (MTX) was the centrepiece of the garden structure. MTX is an innovative panel that has taken the construction, landscaping and design world by storm. Guaranteed for up to 50 years in the face of the elements and 25 years below ground, this high performance wood-based panel is incredibly versatile and can be used for planters, garden rooms, sculptures, playgrounds, building façades, furniture; your imagination is the only limit! Join the MEDITE MDF community online to receive the latest updates and a sign up gift: meditemakesitreal.com

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Positioned between the four chimney’s that have become synonymous with the Battersea development are three unique gardens that together make up the ‘Garden of Elements’, designed by Andy Sturgeon and brought to life by six-times BALI Grand awardwinners, Willerby Landscapes. Each garden is inspired by fire, water or air, harking back to the Power Station’s previous life. It is within these gardens, including the notable main podium garden ‘Boiler House Square’ that saw Boughton’s IN1 Intensive and Lightweight Green Roof Substrates, and Rootzone come into their own. These garden spaces, full of cloudlike planting schemes are set within raised beds and tall grasses with vegetation designed to offer year-round interest with a mix of evergreens, Mediterranean and more exotic species.

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BOUGHTONINFRASTRUCTURE PLAYS A PART IN HISTORY AT THE ICONIC BATTERSEA POWER REDEVELOPMENTSTATION

Situated in the heart of London sits the iconic 39-acre, Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station, which has been subject to an incredible £9billion redevelopment project – one of the biggest schemes of this type anywhere in Europe. One brand that is proud to have played a part within this ground-breaking project is Boughton, suppliers of stunning green roof substrates for the Power Station’s ‘Garden of the Elements’ project.

Boughton’s IN1 substrate was selected to support this scheme thanks to its ability to support larger plants and to be installed at depths from 100 – 500cm, thanks to its sandy texture. Additionally, Boughton’s IN1 substrate offers significant moisture retention qualities, making it the perfect choice when so many plants are vying for attention within this threehectare site. IN1 from Boughton continues to meet and exceed all G.R.O Elsewhereguidelines.Boughton’s

Lightweight Substrate was used to provide growing media where weight loading for the green roof needed to be lighter than traditional green roof schemes. Finally, Rootzone completed the offering. Supplied as a ready-mixed solution, Rootzone provided better planting conditions throughout the scheme. Product was supplied in both bulk bags and 25L bags, meaning the Boughton team had to go above and beyond to tackle the logistically challenges that delivering to a central location presented. Representative of one of the biggest projects Boughton has ever been involved in, it was vital that the team got it right. Boughton Managing Director, Simon Hedley, said: “Being able to contribute to the development of the Battersea Power Station and play a small part in the history of this London landmark has been an honour and one that we are proud to share with our customers and the wider community. We have no doubt that our green roof substrate will help the planting at ‘Boiler House Square’ to thrive both now and long into the future, making this incredible garden space a truly iconic part of London’s green roof story.” Talking during the construction of the horticulturally rich roof garden, Willerby Landscapes said: “Boughton were a pleasure to work with, being able to safely deliver the material to site despite the many logistical challenges that this prestigious, central London project posed. They supplied us with top quality substrates specifically approved by Tim O’Hare, as well as a service that’s hard to beat”. Boughton IN1 Green Roof Substrate

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Boughton’s Green Roof Substrates are specifically designed to suit any domestic commercial project. To enquire about your next project, contact by calling (01536) 510515 or email sales@boughton.co.uk.

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Recently being granted our International Operators Licence, we have been busy expanding our fleet and services, we are proud to introduce a new transport division to the Hedera Family ‘Hedera Haulage’. Based in the East Midlands, providing general collection and delivery transport services throughout the UK and Europe. Ideally located close to East Midlands Airport and the major transport links. Contact us direct for a prompt quotation and reliable service or find us on Facebook @HederaHaulage.

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Our popular Urban Greening Products Ivy Green Screens are supplied in a variety of species and heights. The Green Screens are pre-planted in a coco pocket and pre-grown on a 5mm galvanised steel frame and come fully established, creating a secure and attractive evergreen or deciduous hedging, with various installation options. An Ivy green screen boundary fence is more sustainable compared to a wood fence. Outliving a wooden fence and produced in a sustainable way. Ongoing research shows that the Ivy Green Screens, superior in plant density and construction, help remove PM10 particle pollution, in some sample locations up to 60% of the particles were “cleansed” from the air behind the screens. Research continues to further validate these findings, but increasingly, the installation of Ivy Green Screens offers not only a secure and natural privacy screen and social distancing barrier, but a valuable solution to reduce the negative effects of urban pollution whilst promoting biodiversity. Moreover, a nurturing, pollution filtering green space for children, as our installations of green screens in schools, demonstrate. PlantBox living wall is manufactured in England, from 100% recycled materials. This Living Wall product is incredibly versatile and comes in individual troughs that are lightweight, quick, and easy to install with a click and stack method for any configuration. It also benefits from low maintenance and a clever water indicator that tells you when to fill up. The troughs can be installed from modest residential installations to commercial facades. Integrating more urban greening products into society will contributes to the green recovery, net zero carbon pledge and air quality now and for future generations. Urban greening is who we are and what we do. Trust your project and reputation to a leading industry accredited expert, with an exceptional range of products from renowned UK suppliers. We undertake both large commercial urban greening projects to modest residential projects, providing supply and delivery only, if required. Complimented by our online shop providing our popular products for the Landscaper to the DIY enthusiast. For more information contact: Hedera Screens: 01530 Hederainfo@hederascreens.co.uk560550www.hederascreens.co.ukHaulage:0153056055007882195344traffic@hederahaulage.co.ukwww.hederahaulage.co.uk

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The Pavilion building offers changing rooms, a treatment room, kitchen and a yoga/pilates studio.

What are the biggest benefits you have noticed or are hoping for?

Immediate positive feedback from our customers at Winnersh Triangle. A massive bonus for the business park.

“I found TG Escapes to have a very proactive procurement and development team, that were happy to work collaboratively with us to deliver the best quality product achievable.”

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Winnersh Triangle Business Park is a thriving business community with well-being at its heart. Acquired by Frasers Property in 2019 it provides agile workspaces for a diverse workforce and features stunning outdoor and green spaces. Frasers wanted to enhance the leisure facilities so TG Escapes provided a new sports hub working with S&C Slatters who designed the outdoor space including allotments, a living wall and a new Gen 2 sports pitch.

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Frasers wanted to invest significantly to enhance the facilities at Winnersh. Landscaping was key to providing a stunning outdoor area to inspire. However, they recognised that they needed to provide reasons for customers to get outside every day so embarked on the development of a sports hub.

The district’s living wall makeover was delivered using 3,000 PlantBoxes (a clever and versatile living wall product) to create a pleasant and relaxing space, countering the usual rush of city life. On a smaller scale, homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to achieve the same serenity at home by better connecting with nature. Interior and landscape designers are often using living walls to achieve this for their clients, leaning on vertical structures to introduce more greenery to the home, without eating into valuable floorspace, or requiring an extensive garden.

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THE ALL-NEW LONDON LOOK:

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Growing Revolution, creator and manufacturer of the PlantBox living wall system, says that Canary Wharf’s new look is one that is easily achieved in residential homes and gardens too. Matt Lindsay, General Manager at Growing Revolution, said: “One of our landscaping partners, Biotecture, used the PlantBox system to bring Canary Wharf to life.

Living wall provider, Growing Revolution, explains how the living wall look is easily achieved for residential interior design or garden landscaping projects Canary Wharf, London’s central business district, has traded its corporate exterior for a greener look, transforming its neutral walls with over 12,000 plants in an expansive living wall display. Living walls are growing in popularity as sustainable lifestyles penetrate design and landscaping briefs.

Growing Revolution Trade partners receive a number of benefits such as quantity-based discounts, drop shipping, marketing material, installation and assembly support plus much more. Visit growingrevolution.com/tradetofindoutmore.

The PlantBox system is a product we’ve recommended for large projects such as that in Canary Wharf and for DIY home renovations.” PlantBox is designed to create a versatile and low maintenance living wall, reflecting the requests of many residential clients. The system is loadbearing and only requires restraint fixings, allowing for vertical gardens to be quickly and efficiently delivered in private residences. As a modular system, the PlantBox can be extended, reconfigured, or

Additionally, each PlantBox trough has a 1.8 litre water reservoir and capillary felt that allows plants to draw up the water they need. The cascading overflow system allows the walls to be watered easily and avoids the risk of overwatering and water wastage.

Growing Revolution is one of the UK’s leading living wall suppliers. With its innovative PlantBox product, it is helping more people access green space. Made from 100% recycled materials and with a cascading watering system that simplifies plant care, its product was a 2021 RHS Chelsea Sustainable Garden Product of the Year finalist.

The brief was to allow the space to better work with nature, as one of the area’s many steps to becoming a more sustainable part of the city. From conversations with residential landscapers and interior designers, we’re unsurprised that this brief isn’t too dissimilar to what private clients are also hoping to achieve at home.

moved allowing landscapers and interior designers to offer their clients reassurance in terms of future flexibility.

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Matt Lindsay added: “A living wall is completely customisable to your client’s space, light and plant preferences. You can easily create a breathing wall of houseplants inside or turn a plain outdoor wall into a beautiful feature or productive vertical garden, often responding to several of the client’s requests, ticking the aesthetic and sustainability box in one go.”

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We are noticing that trees are turning colour this year before the end of July! Isn’t it a bit early for autumn colours? Why is this happening this year? There are several influencing factors why and when leaves turn yellow and fall from the trees: generally, it is when the temperature falls, the daylight hour shortens, or the autumnal winds blow. But this doesn’t apply right now so what is going on? Tree leaf vitality is affected by several factors, and at this time of the year, the greatest of these is water availability. As trees take up water from the soil, this water, bringing hormones, minerals, and nutrients (known as xylem sap) is carried by the vascular system to the canopy, where the principle of evapotranspiration can take place, climatic conditions allowing. This process helps create a cooler micro-climate around the canopy of the tree (or plant – all green plants carry out evapotranspiration to some extent) and prevents desiccation of the leaf, and damage to the tree.

This appears to happen most often in tree planted in poor water holding mediums in the early establishment years. Whilst species choice can significantly affect how trees will cope in our increasingly hot and dry summers, correct planting specification is even more GreenBlueimportant.

Urban have 30 years’ experience in getting trees to thrive in challenging environments and in all climates across the world and are uniquely placed to assist you with your planting questions. It is noticeable in many urban locations that whilst trees in GreenBlue Urban soil cell systems are healthy and green, trees planted in other mediums are struggling, and having to be given supplementary irrigation via watering bags.

Worryingly, in some cases this can be fatal to the tree – embolism or cavitation can occur where an “air lock” forms in the xylem of the tree, which blocks flow permanently to the canopy, and one side or the whole tree can die.

HOW TO COMBAT THE EFFECTS OF DROUGHT ON TREES

This year so far has seen low rainfall overall – some areas experiencing unprecedented dry months, which is impacting on tree canopies. In areas where trees are planted in good soils, with a decent depth of soil, enough moisture is retained to keep the trees green. However, where soil depth or quality is compromised, we see these trees turning brown, and dropping leaves. This is how a tree reacts to a lack of moisture: to protect itself from drying up, the first emergency measure is to close the leaf stomata – the minute openings in the leaf surface which allow evapotranspiration to take place.

Accurate soil specification and testing is probably the most critical part of any tree planting specification, and then maintaining that soil in a healthy state, with a good balance of aggregates, silts and clays, organic elements, water, and air to assist the micro-biological and fungal activity to help the tree and planting to mediums at Cobham Services www.greenblue.com

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consistency of shade. Cleaning and maintenance will be very straightforward, requiring just a 6-monthly wash with water.”

Powdertech coated over 100 mild steel panels and post-brackets some weighing over 100kg which were joined together internally to form the large planter.

Powdertech Corby used its Evolution Sandstorm finish to powder coat the sides of a large planter outside Perry Barr railway station, asthecloseaPerry2022readyfinishedinterchangeprojectstationRe-developmentBirmingham.oftherailwaywaspartofa£30.9millionwhichalsoincludedthebusTheentireprojectwasontime,andwithinbudget,fortheCommonwealthGameshostedbyBirmingham.Barrailwaystationbecamekeyvisitordestination,situatedtoAlexanderStadium,homeofopeningandclosingceremonywellasathleticsevents.“Wecan

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now say that Powdertech Corby put in an appearance of sorts, at the highly successful Commonwealth Games 2022” said Richard Besant, Director, Powdertech. Update of the station buildings themselves followed the popular trend for the appearance of rusted metal, providing a contemporary industrial look. “Powdertech’s Sandstorm finish complemented the main building perfectly,” said Richard Besant. “The finish has high durability and colour stability. Providing a very natural appearance of rust with subtle variation in tone, the overall effect is a pleasing

Built in 1824, Southwell Workhouse remains the least altered poorhouse building remaining in the UK and serves as a stark reminder of the conditions and the way of life endured by thousands of our ancestors. The derelict building was in danger of being converted into flats when the National Trust bought it in 1997 and carried out major restoration prior to its opening to the public in 2002.

An area of sweeping grassed lawn leading up to the house and adjacent to the main visitor centre car park was identified for use as overspill parking for up to 60 cars during busy opening periods. However, planning, environmental and aesthetic considerations stipulated that a natural grass surface should be retained.

www.landud.co.uk 17Follow us @ludmagazine GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE Sustainable Drainage Systems ABG specialises in the design & manufacture of innovative geosynthetic solutions that help to manage rainwater at source, improve water quality & enhance biodiversity. Visit abg-geosynthetics.com to find out more. ABG Geosynthetics Ltd E7 Meltham Mills Rd, Meltham, West Yorkshire, HD9 4DS t 01484 852250 | e info@abgltd.com | w abgltd.com Porous Paving & Drainage Tree ProtectionRootGreenWallsRetaining BlueSystemsRoof GreenSystemsRoof Swales, Ponds & Basins @ABG_ltd NATIONAL TRUST OVERSPILL PARKING SOLUTION STANDS THE TEST OF TIME

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ABG’s Advanced Turf System provided a long-term solution, providing a reinforced rootzone with the strength and durability needed for parking, whilst retaining the aesthetic appeal of natural grass.

After over 20 years following the original installation, ATS is still in use at the Southwell Workhouse site and continues to prove its longevity and durability as a sustainable natural solution for this low volume traffic area. The Netlon plastic ‘mesh-element’ reinforced rootzone provides a safe, free-draining and wear tolerant grassed surface. The surface is capable of resisting compaction and surface rutting, whilst sustaining increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

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CAPABILITY Sky Garden understands the challenges of Urban Greening. Since incorporation we have worked as a Landscaping Contractor in some of the most difficult urban locations. To meet these challenges we took the decision to in-house our production to give us the flexibility to produce our own materials. We work with and produce industry accredited products including PAS 100, BS:3882 and BS:8616. We bring our contracting knowledge to our product only clients and ensure we can service their project requirements to the highest level. Visit www.sky-garden.co.uk for case studies and more information, call us on 01242 620905 or email enquiries@sky-garden.co.uk for all your urban landscaping needs.

Sky Garden have been part of the Urban Greening Revolution since 2007, with roots in the industry going back to 1986. With over 3 decades of landscaping experience Sky Garden are proud to be a leading independent in all things Urban Greening. Sky Garden are a BALI and RIBA award winning partner for your projects with a drive to deliver sustainable and cutting edge solutions whilst providing an unrivalled selection of products that can be manufactured to your needs. With over 10 years experience in the construction industry offering full project solutions—we have supplied over 30,000 cubic meters of growing mediums to landscapers in the past 5 years and supply hundreds of projects a year.

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At Sky Garden we are proud of the sustainable journey our products take. The majority of our growing mediums are made from 100% recycled materials from assured sources. All of the irrigation for our farm is sustainably drawn from the local river to minimise the use of mains supplied water and providing the plants that we grow with a chemical free source of irrigation. Our UK farm sits in a conservation area for which we actively engage in stewardship to maintain and improve biodiversity, which is one of our core values. Our UK production and growing presence allows us to minimise delivery miles and therefore support our goal of netzero carbon footprint.

British Standard Topsoil Light in texture with good water holding capacity. Ideal for environmentally conscious landscaping and construction projects. British Standard Subsoil A high quality, clean and consistent soil with full traceability. Ideal for general infill, raising levels and creating landscape contours. Roof Garden Substrate Intensive and Extensive options ensuring healthy plant establishment for rooftop or containerised planting projects. Amenity Tree Soil Load bearing, fertile planting medium. Enables tree root infrastructure to develop under hard urban landscapes. ArborRaft Soil Works as a rootzone with the ArborRaft Tree Planting System. Bespoke Mixes Rootzones, low fertility soils, subsoil, sports soils and structural soils. New to the range are two Bio Retention soils, suitable for rain garden applications. Turfs A comprehensive range including Wildflower Turf, which provides an instant wildflower meadow T: 01423 332 100 E: sales@green-tree.co.uk www.green-tree.co.uk Green-tree is a trading style of Green-tech Ltd Proud to be a Supplier Member of: mediasoils,Sustainablegrowingandturf copyDownloadaofour GuidetoGoodSoils soilBio-retentionNEWmixesnowavailable!

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Two of the best and most costeffective ways of dealing with rainwater and runoff are green roofs, or at ground level, rain gardens. Rain gardens are one of the leading types of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) put in place to try to mimic water run-off as closely as possible to that in the countryside.

Green considerations:

Liverpool’s urban rain garden is designed to partially attenuate water within Polypipe’s ‘Permavoid’ underground storage crates. This stored water provides passive irrigation to the vegetation above, as well as storm water attenuation.

Liverpool Rain Garden. Credit: Dan Dean Photography

The urban rain garden at Upper Pitt Street, is an exemplar project (100% externally funded through the EU URBAN GreenUP projectwww.urbangreenup.eu), showcasing how landscape design combined with SuDS principles can be successfully retrofitted across our cityscapes.

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As part of any urban regeneration, it is vital that consideration is given to the green infrastructure. The benefits are many; from the cooling effect from trees, both from the shade and the moisture they give off through transpiration or the filtering of pollution and carbon sequestration via the leaves and the substrates; and the attenuation of rainwater, slowing down the flow of storm water into our overburdened drainage system. In addition, the potential for added biodiversity; the added shrubs, trees or wildflowers providing vital habitats to bees, insects, and other pollinators.

Like bio-swales, rain gardens are designed to take water runoff from impermeable surfaces such as roads and pavements. They filter out contaminants and debris such as silt and vehicular contaminants washed off the road surface by rainfall, whilst holding onto the excess water and slowing down the release, which in turn reduces the pressure on the storm drains. They are effective in removing up 90% of pollutants, and up to 80% of sediments from this surface water runoff.

Rain gardens will usually feature plants that can withstand waterlogging up to 48 hours at a time, as most swales will drain over a period of 12 – 48 hours. Large feature rocks and pebbles also help in the filtration process. For the urban rain garden in Liverpool, plants were chosen for their drought resilience, to suit the specially blended freedraining nature of the substrate.

Background: Liverpool is England’s third largest city with a rich industrial heritage. However like many cities, it has suffered its fair share of urban decline. Over the past few decades there has been a flurry of redevelopment initiatives to address this decline, all placing Liverpool firmly as one of the UK’s up and coming business destinations.

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2. Using moisture probes to monitor moisture and temperature levels between the beds.

Green-tree offers a wide range of lightweight green roof and podium substrates, as well as rain garden and bioretention soils, all using their British Standard manufactured topsoil as a base. In this instance, as Liverpool had no previous experience using rain gardens as a “green solution”, it was proposed to create a test area to demonstrate what could be achieved.

Green-tech involvement: Green-tech has been manufacturing soils since 2004 under the brand name Green-tree. These soils are widely regarded to be amongst the best in the country, suitable for a wide range of standard and specialist landscaping purposes.

on this project Martha Redman, Chartered Landscape Architect from the Sports Turf Research Institute said, “STRI have worked with Green-tech for several years now. Throughout this time, Green-tech has provided invaluable support in developing and delivering customised substates to meet our ever changing, often challenging, design requirements across a variety ofUppersectors.”PitStreet

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The performance of each bed will be monitored by Liverpool City Council, in collaboration with the University of Liverpool and The Merseyside Forest organisation.

3. How the different soils affect: vegetation, pollinators, water quality (and pH levels) and air

The various testing parameters will include: 1. Water flow during storm events and the velocity of discharge.

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Blend 3 is an experimental custom soil containing brick fragments, that in theory should aid permeability, whilst improving filtration. It will be interesting to see how this performs against the more traditional mixes.

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Blend 2 is Green-tree’s High Performance bioretention soil, which allows a greater percolation rate, whilst maximising the ability to sequester pollutants from the surface runoff.

Working in partnership with the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI Ltd), Green-tech supplied three different bioretention blends for Blendtesting:1 is the standard Green-tree bioretention mix, featuring screened silica sand, green compost and blown clay particles. This provides sufficient permeability to avoid waterlogging, while at the same time providing enough nutrients and organic matter for the shrubs and other vegetation.

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Effortless cladding for buildings and fencesGrad Thermo Ash on a private roof terrace. Individual boards can be easily removed if necessary.

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The uniqueness of Grad derives from its patented clip system, which allows decks to be installed up to 50% faster than traditional installation methods. Despite resisting 300Kgs of uplift, individual boards can be easily removed without damage to itself or surrounding boards. Aluminium rails supplied with pre-mounted clips ensure perfect alignment, and along with other components, boast firm eco-credentials consisting of 100% recycled and recyclable material. Board options to suit every project The Outdoor Deck Company supplies a wide range of compatible boards including Thermo Ash, Bamboo and a Class B fire-rated composite. For a modern finish, the same boards can be used for both cladding and decking, to allow boards to run continuously from floor to ceiling. Alternatively, Variclad allows the use of three different board widths to create eyecatching cladding. See Grad in action Grad can be seen in various commercial settings, including Battersea Power Station and the Royal Opera House, demonstrating the versatility of this innovative Alreadysystem. taking the industry by storm, Grad is set to become one of the most sought-after products in the external timber space - as designers and architects continue to look for ways to deliver exceptional results, in a fraction of the time.

Leaders in the supply and installation of external timber solutions, The Outdoor Deck Company, presents Grad - an invisible-fix clip-based system for the rapid installation of flawless, ‘hidden-fix’, screw-free decking and cladding. Great to look at and easy to work with, Grad is an efficient and economical choice for areas of any size, from domestic to large commercial and residential installations. Speed up installation by 50%

Perfect for public spaces, Grad at The Piazza Terrace, Royal Opera House

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MOSO® Bamboo is a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods and composite decking, boasting best in class for its environmental credentials, strength, stability, and longevity. This makes it an ideal solution for a variety of applications, such as residential projects or high-traffic commercial areas.

A type of grass, MOSO grows up to one metre every day providing an endless renewable resource. During growth, MOSO® bamboo absorbs more CO2 than is released during production, therefore guaranteeing CO2 neutral over the complete lifecycle. Now the UK’s exclusive distributor of MOSO® Bamboo, Gripsure has created a unique decking solution, superior in safety, that achieves a Class B fire rating and an extremely high resistance to slip, as a result of Gripsure’s high-quality anti-slip inserts.

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A choice of a smooth or grooved surface is available and, when used alongside MOSO®’s hidden fixing system, the design and installation possibilities are endless, with a seamless finish every Matchingtime.MOSO® Bamboo cladding is now also available from Gripsure. Visit gripsure.co.uk to request a free sample.

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Trex®, the world’s No. 1 decking brand, offers an easy and ecofriendly way to enhance any outdoor space. Offering a highperformance, low-maintenance and sustainably made alternative to timber, Trex composite decking is manufactured from 95% recycled and reclaimed materials, including a mix of industrial wood scrap and polyethylene plastic film. Each year, Trex Company upcycles more than 1 billion pounds (454 million kg) of waste material that would otherwise be destined for landfill or incineration in the making of its world-famous decking. Trex Transcend® is the company’s flagship decking product offering industry-leading performance and premium aesthetics with highdefinition grain patterns that mimic the look and feel of exotic woods. Available in the U.K. in five, faderesistant colours, Trex Transcend delivers an ageless look that lends a cosy touch to any garden landscape along with long-lasting durability and a vibrancy that remains unchanged for years. Featuring a protective shell for superior defence against severe weather and heavy foot traffic, Trex deck boards retain their good looks even after years of wet British winters and are guaranteed to look good as new season after season. Just a quick sweep and an occasional cleaning with soap and water are all that is needed to ensure the beauty of a Trex deck for decades. Unlike timber, composite decking resists fading and won’t rot, warp, crack or splinter, regardless of daily wear and tear. In fact, the entire Trex portfolio is backed by a 25-year fade and stain warranty. For more information, visit www.uk.trex.com.

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Our high-performance, low-maintenance decking is sustainably made from 95% recycled materials and comes backed by a 25-year warranty. Visit uk.trex.com for product information and where to buy. A place for all of your special moments. We see it too.

Our CitiDeck® and AntiSlip Plus® products have been independently tested using the HSE’s preferred method of a pendulum test. A minimum pendulum test value (PTV) of 36 is required for the surface to be classed as a low slip potential. CitiDeck® and AntiSlip Plus® comfortably exceed this minimum, scoring a PTV between 60 to 80, depending if the surface is wet or Choosingdry. a natural timber decking product can be one of the most sustainable choices for hard landscaping materials. All Marley timber decking is supplied with PEFC certification, confirming that timber is sourced from well managed forests.

CitiDeck® used to construct roof deck at historic Clifford’s Tower Clifford’s Tower in York has played a significant role in the city’s history. Following a £5m refurbishment project, which included the construction of a roof deck using Marley CitiDeck®, this historic monument can continue to delight visitors for many more years.

Marley Ltd manufacture a range of high-performance timber decking solutions for commercial applications, providing a durable and slip-resistant surface that is safe to use all year round.

“We chose CitiDeck® because we needed an attractive and robust anti-slip timber decking for use in high-traffic public areas,” explains an architect at Hugh Broughton Architects Ltd who worked on the “Timberproject. was preferable due to it being a natural material,” the architect explains. Marley’s CitiDeck® is sourced from managed forests that are PEFC certified, so specifiers can rest assured that it is an environmentally friendly product.

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Marley AntiSlip Plus® Smooth decking was specified due to its non-slip properties, which was particularly important for the space as children will be using it to run and play. The decking was also selected due to its durability and long lifespan. “We chose Marley because it is a market leader with an excellent track record of durable and good quality timber products,” explains Alex Bond from PCMS Design. For more information marley.co.uk/deckingvisit:

AntiSlip Plus® used to create striking courtyard at Henlow Academy At Henlow Church of England Academy, Marley’s AntiSlip Plus® Smooth decking was used to create a visually striking, low-maintenance and slip-resistant courtyard area.

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Handmade in the UK, our timber decking is assessed for optimal strength and a high quality finish. Enhanced with anti-slip technology, so it is safe to use even in the wet, and preservative treated for a long durable life. For everyone, everywhere, all year round. marley.co.uk/naturalchoice Inclusive

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Handmade in the UK, our timber decking is assessed for optimal strength and a high quality finish. Enhanced with anti-slip technology, so it is safe to use even in the wet, and preservative treated for a long durable life. For everyone, everywhere, all year round. marley.co.uk/naturalchoice Inclusive

Handmade under one roof in the UK, our timber decking is assessed at every stage of manufacture for optimal strength and a high quality finish. Enhanced with anti-slip technology ensures it is safe to use even in the wet. Preservative treated to provide a long and durable life.

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Is composite decking all the same?

If you’re in the trade you are probably accustomed to being asked about timber alternatives for decking. Here Caroline Birdsall, Director of Marketing at wood-look decking manufacturer Millboard, explores some of the frequently asked questions around alternatives to timber.

What is composite decking? Composite decking is an innovative outdoor flooring solution which combines man-made materials – and sometimes also wood fibres – with a bonding agent to make a decking board that looks like timber but is more capable of withstanding the elements. It has become increasingly popular with homeowners who value its durability, ease of maintenance and slip-resistant qualities.

There are many different types of composite decking available. As is generally the case, you pay for quality, so decking that genuinely looks like wood is more expensive than some of the cheaper alternatives. For instance, Millboard’s range achieves its amazing resemblance to real wood through being hand-moulded from carefully selected pieces of oak, with each board hand-coloured in realistic tonal shades to give a natural timber appearance. What is capped decking? Most composite decking uses some element of wood fibre in its composition and some manufacturers therefore cap their boards with an additional surface layer to provide protection against water damage and algae growth. Whilst a capped decking board containing wood fibres may have more protection than an uncapped board, this is unnecessary in a board that does not contain wood, such as Millboard. Millboard is rather unique in the world of composite decking in that it is actually wood free. Is it maintenance-free? Composite decking is a great solution for homeowners who would prefer not to undertake regular cleaning, sanding and oiling/ staining to maintain the appearance of timber decking and prevent it from rotting. Millboard decking usually just requires an occasional sweep with a stiff broom to prevent debris build-up, and a clean with soapy water twice a year. Composite decking is also less likely to warp or fade in comparison to timber. It’s therefore an ideal decking material for homeowners who want to spend time relaxing and enjoying their decking, rather than maintaining it! www.millboard.co.uk

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Live. Life. Live.Outside. Life. Outside. Every now and then, something comes along to knock an original off its pedestal. Welcome then to Millboard decking. Through continuous research and development, meticulous attention to detail, expertise and innovation we’ve created a board that’s hand-moulded from natural wood – and we think it could be better than the real thing. It won’t rot like real wood, warp like real wood or attract mould like real wood. It just takes the best of real wood and enhances it. Beautifully.

Dura Deck Flip comes in lengths of 3.66m and is easy to install thanks to its subsurface fixing system, meaning no screws or nails are needed fix the boards in place –leaving a perfect, clean, barefoot friendly deck - perfect for the yoga sessions which are already running for new residents on the roof Theterrace.deck is supported by aluminium Dura Pedestal and Dura Bearers with an anti-glare anthracite coloured powder-coated finish which achieves a Class A2 fire rating in accordance with EN13501-1 and can be combined in 42 different ways to create a precise height, which can be as small as a 10mm adjustment when installing any bearer option in combination with the 25.5mm pedestal.

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The decking areas were originally specified with artificial grass but due to the increased need for fire safety on projects of this nature, the Dura Deck system was chosen by the architect as a more suitable option.

Landscape Architects and Environmental Planners, Standerwick Land Design, worked with landscape services specialists, Valley Provincial, to bring the new areas to life. With over 45 years’ experience, Valley Provincial has won multiple awards for its high-end commercial and residential projects. The company was responsible for the installation of Dura Composites’ Class Bfl fire-rated Dura Deck Flip decking and A2 fire-rated substructure system on the terrace and within the communal garden.

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Dura Composites’ reversible decking boards were installed on the terrace within the communal garden of The Lock at Greenford Quay in West London to enhance the area’s natural beauty, whilst meeting strict safety standards. The Lock at Greenford Quay is a development of 194 waterfront apartments, located in the London Borough of Ealing in West London, featuring a beautifully landscaped garden with innovative seating areas and a stunning rooftop terrace with panoramic views.

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Wanting to create a natural look and feel that enhanced the attractive waterside setting, but which met stringent safety protocols, Valley Provincial chose Dura Deck Flip in the Weathered Cedar and Pebble Grey colour pairing.

Key Features ResistsLoad ResistsSlips ResistsFire ResistsFade ResistsStains ExpansionResists Unlocking the Power of Composites for Gardens, Patios and Outdoor Spaces Dura Deck® Flip This stunning product takes the colours from Dura Composites’ popular Resist range and combines them into one single composite decking board, so you can experiment with two colours in one design, or ‘flip’ your deck at a later date for a whole new look. COLOURS2 ON 1 BOARD Tel: +44 (0)1255 www.duracomposites.com440298WeatheredCedar/PebbleGreyMahogany/IPEBasaltGrey/UmbraGrey

The Decking Handbook has been produced as part of the TDCA/TTF partnership agreement – and on the back of the publication of the Timber Cladding Handbook last year, will help strengthen the market for both timber cladding and decking by providing sound, easy to follow information. This is all in addition to the TDCA’s existing work within the timber cladding and timber decking industries. The organisation operates the DeckMark and CladMark quality schemes, which verify the quality of the materials that have been approved, or the high standards of the installer that has been accredited.

ForBulletinsindependent guidance on your next project

The Timber Decking and Cladding Association is an independent, not-for-profit technical and advisory body. It was established to promote the materials, design and installation practices required to create good quality decks, associated landscape structures and cladding on buildings. email: info@tdca.org.uk visit: www.tdca.org.uk

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Ensure your timber decking or cladding is fit for purpose through design, specification, material choice and installation. Whatever the size of your project, TDCA can offer: - an accredited materials, supplier and installer database - impartial and expert help by phone or email - inspiration through galleries and case studies - inspection & expert witness services - free downloadable resources including Decking and Cladding Handbooks, Codes of Practice and Technical

Verifying quality

Both the DeckMark and CladMark schemes require a full audit and assessment of the business in question, prior to any accreditation being awarded followed by annual surveillance audits thereafter.

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To celebrate its success, TDCA is giving away hard copies of the publication normally £15 each to the first 25 people who submit an email from its contact us page - Contact Us (tdca.org.uk).

Aimed at specifiers, buyers and installers of timber decking the illustrative guidance has been well received.

Free digital copies of the handbook are available as a pdf download to registered users of the TDCA website at: www.tdca.org.uk/publications.

The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) in collaboration with the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) recently published a new resource– The Timber Decking Handbook. The 52-page go-to reference book provides clear, relevant and up to date information covering decking design, installation, material choice and UK building and planning regulations. How to get your free copy worth £15

Nestled in the South of Worcestershire, our nursery boasts over 35 different varieties of hedges. Each hedge is grown and nurtured by our experts, using the very best conditions and safekeeping methods. These techniques enable the hedges to perfectly knit together, giving them the appearance of a more mature hedge, one that would typically take up to 5 years to achieve. With such a diverse range of hedges to choose from, you won’t be limited on choice. All our hedges are available in multiple styles, that can be purchased in 1m troughs or bags, as well as a selection of panels and screens. Our ready to plant hedges require minimal groundwork in preparation for planting, making them the ideal choice for busy landscapers, without compromising on the final finish of their client’s garden. At Readyhedge there’s a hedge to suit projects of any size, from evergreens, deciduous to mixed native hedging. Our extensive collection of hedges makes it easy to create instant boundaries and screens for your garden project. It’s easy to measure, easy to order and even easier to plant!

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Order online, visit the nursery or call our friendly team today to get started. Delivery is available UK wide with a typical 48 hour turn around on orders, our team at Readyhedge can arrange hedges at any stage of your landscaping project. www.readyhedge.com

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Silver Gilt Medal Award winner, Bea Tann, the youngest gardener to feature at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, used UltraScape slipbond and cempoint to install the reclaimed rough stone bricks in her ‘Enchanted Rain Garden’. Inspired by a rainy day in Manchester, Bea’s gorgeous garden features ‘robust, deep green planting with waxy textures that glisten when wet.’

Claude Monet once famously said, “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece”, and after their market-leading materials featured in three award-winning RHS gardens, this is a sentiment certainly shared by UltraScape.

A Silver Gilt Medal, Best Construction Award and Best Young Designer are three prestigious accolades awarded to Rachel Platt at RHS Tatton Park for her stunning ‘Covid Recovery Garden’. Designed to ‘give those suffering from long Covid an accessible, restorative space’, Rachel’s breath-taking garden featured a tree with messages of support and remembrance, transparent arbour and rain garden.

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Joe Swift, much-loved garden designer and TV Presenter, had the honour of designing BBC Radio 2 and The One Show’s ‘Sow Grow and Show Garden’ at 2022 RHS Tatton Park. Created to celebrate and encourage ‘growing our own’ Joe’s stunning garden featured a potting bench, raised beds full of carrots, salad leaves and potatoes, and an ‘abundance of beautiful grasses and perennials’.

Bea also used a selection of UltraScape materials at her ‘RHS and BBC North West Community Urban Garden at RHS Tatton Park –a garden designed to demonstrate how city centre spaces can be made into accessible green spaces.

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A number of UltraScape materials were used in the construction of Rachel’s Covid Recovery Garden including pro-bed HS bedding mortar, pro-prime slurry primer, flowpoint fine in Natural Grey and slipbond brick slip adhesive.

UltraScape’s premium products are specified by contractors, architects, consultants and engineers for an ever-expanding portfolio of major schemes across the UK. Choose UltraScape’s proven and certified BS 7533 Mortar Paving System for the performance and assurance that comes with a UKAS seal of approval – you can’t afford not to!

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To find out more about UltraScape’s range of paving installation materials, please ultrascape@instarmac.co.uk,email visit ultrascape.co.uk or call their team of experts by ringing +44 (0) 1827 254402

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UltraScape’s bedding and priming materials were used to install the paving in Radio 2 and The One Show’s eye-catching garden, which framed the beautiful wooden seating areas. Gareth Wilson, a highly respected and regarded Garden and Landscape Consultant, advised on the design and build of each of these spectacular gardens. On working with UltraScape, he commented: “Over the last few years I’ve worked closely with UltraScape using a wide range of their products, especially when I’ve been building RHS show gardens at Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton, where product reliability and peace of mind are essential. Not only are UltraScape products British Standard backed but also the UltraScape team are an absolute dream to work with. For all your all your landscaping product needs I highly recommend UltraScape.” UltraScape were honoured to have supported, and sponsored, each of these beautiful gardens. UltraScape has been manufacturing and providing the industry with high quality, specialist paving installation materials for over 25 years. Their proven and trusted range includes BS 7533 complaint bedding mortars, primers, jointing solutions and brick slip adhesive.

The OASE Copper Bowl range has captured the imagination of both designers and landscapers throughout 2022. A focal point of RHS Malvern’s “best in show” winner: The Hide Garden, this project is testament of the bowl’s beauty and ability to work in any space it is placed in. What you will need: Large Round Copper Bowl 90 (84169) Water Reservoir 120 (72936) Spiral Hose 1 ½” (37178) Eco-Rise 30 (87091) Fountain Ring LED (88264) Aquarius Universal Premium 6000 (56637)

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Step 3: Remove the bowl from the packaging using the supplied gloves. Connect the hose tail to the bottom of the bowl and fasten with the provided elbow and then secure the hose with a jubilee clip. Fasten the feed pipe to the bottom connector. Place the LED light ring around the inlet within the bowl and use the rubber bung to keep secure. Finally, thread the power supply cable through the middle of the cable transition.

Step 4: Place the Eco-Rise on the centre of the reservoir and place the bowl on top. Attach the hose from the bowl to the pump. Fill the reservoir with water and turn on the pump. Water should be pumped through the bowl’s middle. To finish, decorate the top of the reservoir with elements such as pebbles, stones, or Togravel.purchase the OASE’s Copper Bowl or to discover a wider range of water features on offer, please visit your nearest OASE distributor. Step 1 www.oase.com Step 2 Step 3

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Step 1: Decide where to place the bowl. Be aware of the position of your power source, which is required for running the pump and light (two sockets needed). Place the reservoir and mark out the area you need to excavate (see step 1 image). Once the hole is ready, level the ground to ensure the water will flow evenly over the edge of the bowl. Put the reservoir in the hole and backfill any space with soil.

Step 2: Place the pump within the pump chamber opening. Route the power cable to prevent damage. It is important to check the level to prevent future balance problems. Once you are happy with both the pump and reservoir, you may move on to assembling the bowl.

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To install this feature, you will need: OASE Water reservoir 120, Aquarius Universal Premium 6000, EcoRise 30, Spiral hose, Fountain Ring LED, and a Copper Bowl 90.Below, we have set out a 4 step guide which you can directly apply to any project. Contact your local OASE distributor or call our tech team for further advice. For more detail on this feature and how it is installed please social.oase.com/CopperBowlvisit:

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Step 3: Assemble the bowl. Choo se if you will be attaching the LEDs and stand. Step 2: Bury the reservoir, place the pump inside and attach cabling. Step 1: Choose location. Measure reservoir size and dig hole. Step 4: Place bowl above buried reservoir and decorate the site.

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With sustainability being the key theme for 2022’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC in Birmingham, Frances Tophill, well known horticulturist, author and television presenter for BBC Gardeners’ World, had set her sights on making her debut show garden at the event “as sustainable as it possibly can be”. Rupert Keys, Managing Director at Keyscape Landscape Design & Construction and founder of landscape training company TASK Academy, along with Ruth Gwynn Associates, landscape architect, garden designer and horticulturist, were handed the mission of delivering Frances’ vision, and constructing her eventual awardwinning garden. With a strict remit of using only locally sourced, recycled and reclaimed materials where possible, Rupert turned to ACO House & Garden for advice on how this could be achieved when stabilising the recycled aggregate around the space. 100% Recycled To demonstrate how gardens do not need to sacrifice looks for sustainability, Frances’ garden design centred around a Bauhaus, post-industrial look, with many of its features like the greenhouse and tin shed built with recycled materials. Alongside the constructed elements, many of the plants in the garden were chosen for their usefulness to humans. These included shadeloving plants, climbing fruits, vegetables and herbs, and a turf suited to wildlife that helps protect Tyingbiodiversity.theentire aesthetic together was a recycled aggregate pathway, which meandered from the entrance through to the centre of the garden.

Award-Winning Design Underpinned with Simplicity With its challenging and thoughtprovoking design, along with its commitment to BBC Gardeners’ World Live’s sustainability theme, Frances Tophill was awarded a Platinum Medal and also Best Show OnGarden.theproject, Rupert said, “This has been one of our most challenging briefs yet, given how almost everything had to be sustainably sourced or produced. We were very thankful to the team at ACO for their expertise and knowledge. The GravelGuard Grey Eco solution was delivered fast and on time, while the product itself was easy to handle and install, making this part of the project quick and simple.” After the show, elements of the garden were donated by Frances to Foleshill Community Centre, which has a community garden to grow produce used to cook or give to members of the social supermarket they have set up. As well as this, the charity has set up a thriving well-being programme, including yoga, craft, food days and gardening sessions. For more information about GravelGuard and ACO, please https://www.aco.co.uk/products/visitgravelguard

A key challenge for Rupert was ensuring that this aggregate was stabilised and did not migrate when walked on by the visitors to the show. Additionally, the solution had to meet the sustainability theme and be easy to install.

Oliver Collins, Product Marketing Manager at ACO House & Garden, suggested the use of ACO’s GravelGuard Grey Eco modular tiles. Commenting on the project, Oliver said: “When Rupert came to us for advice, we knew instantly that GravelGuard would be best suited for the application. Our suggestion was to use the Grey Eco version, as it matched the natural-coloured gravel and “Moredesign.importantly, it is made from 100% recycled polypropylene and is specifically designed to prevent gravel from moving, making it ideal for driveways, paths and shed bases. Thanks to its integrated membrane, it can prevent weeds taking root as the garden matures, while its geotextile design speeds up installation. This was a key requisite of the project given the tight turnaround times facing Frances and Rupert.” Two pallets of GravelGuard were delivered to Rupert in Birmingham. With a total of 34 tiles and 61m² coverage, the installation took only one day.

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Torc make everything from their studio in the British Isles creating beautiful pots and planters to enhance any outdoor (or indoor) Workingspace. alongside a talented team of artisans this family run business really specializes in textures, scale and especially bespoke design. Their pots are shaped by hand until they take on their own unique form - no two pots are ever quite the same. When we are surrounded by so much that is mass produced Torc believe there is a real appreciation for hand-crafted objects. The design side of their business is getting busier all the time with landscape architects and garden designers alike realizing just how much expertise this company has to offer with a wealth of experience in design and problem solving to bring to the table. Torc welcome the opportunity to be involved at the design stage and are happy to contribute ideas when requested. Frequently being commissioned to provide planter designs and outdoor furniture as a one-off template for both commercial and residential Launchingspaces. their new contemporary shaped water bowl this month was a good example of how far they can go – the diameter of this piece can be offered up to 3m wide. Their green credentials are pretty impressive too. www.torcpots.com

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Westminster Stone offers strong Trade benefits and works with all professions specifying and buying paving and flooring for residential, commercial and retail projects. We are the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of traditional reproduction Stonecast paving and flooring and the only retailer of the prestigious National Trust Paving Collection. Stonecast is handmade in our Shropshire base offering a highly sustainable alternative to imported natural stone. The range includes our bestselling Yorkstone paving, crafted from sourced originals it is barely indistinguishable from original Yorkstone, but is readily available at a fraction of the cost.

Stonecast is approved for use in Listed buildings and conservation areas and the character and texture of the flagstones and tiles within the range, add instant maturity to period properties as well as shops, pubs and hotels. Within the Stonecast collection we offer a large range of complementary features including circles, octagons, kerbstones, copings and cobbles to give the finishing touch to your landscape design.

Westminster Stone’s natural stone collection is a comprehensive range of ethically sourced products including limestone, sandstone, slate and granite. Available in a wide range of colours, sizes and textures our products offer beautiful paving and flooring options for modern and more traditional designs. For contemporary design our curated collection of finest Italian porcelain offers stone, quartz and

wood effect ranges with beautiful natural colours and patterns, perfect for residential or commercial Withprojects.nearly 40 years in the business, our reputation for quality, service and craftsmanship speaks for itself, our Trade partners benefit from exclusive discounts and have access to our huge marketing outreach to support your business. Visit us at the Landscape Show, Stand G39 and begin your journey with us. www.westminsterstone.com

PAVING AND FLOORING

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From outdoor living to solar shading, we’ve got you covered, whatever the weather. Proudly UK Manufactured Since 1987, fully set up for a quick and easy installation and delivered nationwide on our own vehicles in the shortest lead times. LOUVERED ROOFS || PATIO AWNINGS | EXTERNAL BLINDS ENHANCE YOUR GARDEN DESIGNS

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THE IDEAL INDOOR/ OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

HOWDESIGNTO CREATE

COME RAIN OR SHINE

Many of us view our home and garden as separate entities, however, linking these two spaces can create the perfect indoor/outdoor living zone, regardless of the size of your It’sproperty.important

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to consider practical solutions that will provide shade and shelter from the unpredictable British weather, including heatwaves in the summer and torrential rain, wind and snow in winter. Add a canopy or awning The addition of a canopy or awning is a quick, easy and affordable way to transform your outdoor space whilst acting as an extension of your property. Opting for an electric awning means you’ll be protected from the sun, rain showers and even wind speeds of up to 30mph at just the touch of a button! Install a pergola Modern pergolas with sliding/ retracting fabric or rotating aluminium louvered roofs (and sides) in the form of a freestanding structure or adjacent to the house is a simple yet effective way to give the impression of an outdoor ‘room’ whilst providing complete flexibility to the user. High-performance external blinds can be mounted to the top and sides of an existing veranda or pergola to help create a cosy and pleasant environment all year round.

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Consider what your outdoor space will be used for Any obstructions such as trees or fences, the position of the sun when it sets/rises and the primary use of your patio or garden will help determine which external shading product is best for you. A canopy or awning with a lower projection will effectively cover a small outdoor dining table, however, if you like to entertain al-fresco on a regular basis, a larger projection is highly recommended!

Customisation is key By investing in dayslivingcreatespeedsmotorisedthateffectfabricsseparatecontrolledambientpersonalisationsadditionalsuchasdimmablewhiteLEDlighting;zoneinfra-redheating;entrancedoors;premiumthatgeneratea‘self-clean’andevenweathersensorsautomaticallyretractaawningifstrongwindaredetected,youcanhelpacomfortableindoor/outdoorspacethatcanbeused365ayear.

Utilise all technology

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The latest technology means you can manage every element of your outdoor shading system digitally, from either a single remote or via an app on your phone. With just a Wi-Fi connection, you can open and close the electric roof on your pergola in real-time (or set a timer to do it automatically), turn the lighting/ heating on and off and even view the exact position of your pergola or awning – from anywhere in the world!

an intelligent modular design, the aluminium structure means very few supports are needed even over large areas. The innovative connectors give a high degree of flexibility with many variations possible, while optional extras including sliding doors, vertical blinds and ceiling blinds makes it simple to create a unique space that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons.

ALL-YEARDESIGN ROUND

OUTDOOR LIVING WITH CRL GLASS ROOMS

As the weather improves, spending time outside is good for our health and wellbeing. But with the Great British weather not always complying, creating an all-weather outdoor space with CRL Glass Rooms is a perfect, simple to install Featuringsolution.

The system’s modular design enables the Glass Room to be configured to suit any space, from simple rectangles to more complex L shape designs. The drainage is cleverly integrated into the post, with rainwater channelled through the gutter into the drain pipe. The front profile of the post can be easily removed using a clip system to allow easy access to the drain.

All rafters come with integrated channels for fitting lighting and attaching motorised awnings. Available in a Range of Standard RAL Colours CRL Glass Rooms have a maximum projection length of 6m.

The sleek, lightweight look of the aluminium, combined with the stability, robustness and longevity of the material make CRL Glass Rooms the perfect way to add an attractive shelter to a garden on any style of property. For further information call 01706 863600, email crl@crlaurence.co.uk, or visit www.crlaurence.co.uk

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CIVIC TREES: OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE!

Founded in 1963, Civic Trees has become one of the market leaders in the supply, planting and relocating of mature and semi-mature trees. We can offer soft landscaping packages and have a dedicated team delivering projects throughout the UK. We are proud of our reputation for efficient, cost effective and reliable tree management. You can be confident that through our exemplary commitment to staff training and development, our work meets the highest technical and safety standards.

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Our experts can offer advice on species selection, form and size. We supply trees from a wide range of leading growers in the UK and Europe and find the trees that you want, not sell you trees that we have.

Working on prestigious UK and European landscape developments such as screening the Berlin Wall, emphasising the approaches to Disneyland Paris and re-developing London’s Trafalgar Square, Civic Trees has been involved in several remarkable Ourprojects.customers range from local authorities seeking a partnership solution for the management of their trees and vegetation in parks, gardens, highways and developments: to commercial and domestic clients requiring tree care, vegetation management or landscape establishment. We build close professional relationships to ensure we understand and meet the needs of our individual clients. We are proud that our clients are happy to recommend us and keep using our services. We employ professionally trained and certified personnel. Our policy of continuing professional development ensures that all personnel receive ongoing training and education.

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Sustainable modern architecture has evolved into the industry standard for construction projects, generating a flood of designs incorporating natural materials, such as wood. Pervasive across sectors, this trend can be seen in the construction of houses, flats, offices, and public buildings, amongst others. However, by nature such materials are perishable and without maintenance will rapidly deteriorate.

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UV Protection Oil is the latest high-performance addition to the specialist range of ArmourFlex coatings from Barrettine, offering an efficient solution to protect exterior wood facades and vertical surfaces. Armourflex UV Protection Oil has been formulated with a careful balance of UV absorbers and antioxidants, designed to capture the damaging UV rays from the sun and dissipate them safely away as heat. In turn, this averts greying and hinders swelling, shrinkage, splitting, and warping of wooden surfaces. With performance-tested resins the product also resists water and dirt, thereby reducing potential discolouration from fungal attack. This gives an overall picture of healthy timber, with an extended service life and reduced maintenance expenses. Wooden facades will regress to grey and warp if left unprotected, even for relatively short periods of time. This necessitates the expense of re-cladding and reduces the eco- credentials of the design. UV Protection Oil retains the cladding as a protected investment, looking new for longer and maintaining its structural integrity. The product will not crack, peel or flake when subjected to the intense variety of our annual weather cycle. The product is not limited to wide expanses of cladding, it is equally suitable for exterior doors, window frames and joinery, to protect

the wood against UV damage and Applicationweathering. is easy, the product glides onto the wood with a brush or roller. Both coats can be applied within one working day and cured by Barrettinemorning.are a Bristol-based, UK manufacturer with over 140 years history, specialising in highquality protective wood coatings for Professionals. With access to esteemed global chemical suppliers, Barrettine select the best raw materials for their products to achieve the first-class durability expected from Trade- performance products. Through diligent product development, this allows them to answer modern construction challenges with innovative new solutions. Contact us for all enquiries: Email: sales@barrettine.co.uk

UV PROTECTION OIL

Hard-wearing Flexible Protection Hard-wearing Flexible Protection LONG LASTING PROTECTION AGAINST &WeatheringUVDamage SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO CAPTURE THE SUNS UV RAYS & DISSIPATE THEM SAFELY AS HEAT UVPRO T ECTION AGAINST W E ATHERING Armourflex® UV Protection Oil offers a cost-effective solution to protecting exterior wood building facades and vertical surfaces. Armourflex® UV Protection Oil contains a careful balance of UV absorbers and antioxidants, designed to capture the damaging UV rays from the sun and dissipate them safely away as heat. Armourflex® UV Protection Oil prevents greying, swelling, shrinkage, splitting, and warping of wooden surfaces, extending the service life of the timber and reducing long term maintenance expense. The product also provides a water and dirt resistant barrier that prevents against surface mould and fungal attack, preventing discolouration of the surface. Manufactured in the UK Slows Greying & Deterioration No Flaking or Peeling Excellent Water Beading Interior & Exterior Use Contact us all enquiries: E: sales@barrettine.co.uk www.barrettinePro.co.uk

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“Our Everscape™ outdoor tiles can be laid on a range of surfaces –including grass, gravel and cement

The Everscape™ tile comes in a wide range of colours, from Sandstone and Wood Grey through to a rich Oak wood effect, meaning the options for creativity are endless.

“Once you’ve chosen your tiles and laid them you can think about adding the finishing touches to your outdoor space.

Patio perfection “A patio is a fantastic way to add value to your home and garden and offers a dedicated outdoor space to relax. Outdoor tiles provide lots of characteristic and unique design options, making both a practical and stylish solution.

– so you can create a patio space wherever you like in your garden.

PERFECTDESIGN PATIOS AND PATHWAYS

Everscape™ Sandstone Grey Outdoor Tile: £65 /m² 60cm x 60cm

If you’re looking to give your garden a makeover, tiled patios, pathways and outdoor spaces can have a real impact, offering a stylish alternative to decking or concrete. Here, Harriet Goodacre, Brand Communications Manager and sTile Consultant at Topps Tiles, shares her top outdoor tiles and the things you should consider when choosing them.

Spaces Hamble™ Outdoor Putty Tile: £31 /m² 60cm x 60cm Berkeley™ Essence Tile: £46 /m2 45.2cm x 45.2cm

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Potted plants in brightly coloured pots or string or fairy lights around your patio will create a fun and playful look, whilst adding a chiminea will create a cosy feel.

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“Anotherspace. good tip is to look for tiles that are stain and algae resistant – low maintenance tiles like these make it easy to keep the space looking in tip top condition, all year round.”

“As a material, porcelain is a great investment for your garden thanks to its hard-wearing and long-lasting nature. Porcelain tiles are simple to clean and easy to maintain, with greater resistance to stains than most other materials.

Natural neutrals “Elegant, simple outdoor tiles are an easy way to give your garden an understated makeover. Create a calming effect with tiles in natural, earthy tones. Contemporary and timeless, they’re ideal when creating zones in your garden and bringing everything together in a seamless “Ourway.

How to choose your outdoor tiles “At Topps Tiles, our tiles are only classed as being suitable for outdoor use if they meet our strict criteria: this means they have low water absorption, pass our rigorous thermal shock testing (meaning they won’t be damaged by the elements), and are frost proof. Make sure you opt for tiles that are labelled as such to get the most out of your outdoor

For further specialist advice, trends and tips, visit www.toppstiles.co.uk

“We’ve become much braver when it comes to our outdoor design choices – bold, patterned porcelain tiles have risen in popularity, providing a way to bring decadent glamour to any space in the garden.

“For those looking to cultivate a bold back or front garden, the Berkeley™ Essence Sky tile offers a burst of colour and pattern that adds interest and depth to enhance any outdoor space. Featuring a pale blue colourway, this Victorian era style tile choice is both sophisticated and stylish, offering homeowners something a little different to the more standard patio designs. Add modern furniture and eclectic plants in colourful pots to complement this look.”

Spaces Hamble™ Outdoor Putty Tile is ink jet printed to give the appearance of natural stone, without the price tag or upkeep required. Just add furniture made from natural materials such as wood or rattan to complete the look.

Outdoor statement tiles

“Most natural stones, such as marble, aren’t suitable for outdoor use as they become slippery when wet - a lot of porcelain tiles offer a high slip resistance rating meaning they’re ideal for outdoor use, come rain or shine; a must here in the UK.”

Straightcurve® was founded by a landscaper and a mechanical engineer, therefore offering a greater understanding of the issues that landscapers and garden designers can come up against. The range, originally started in Australia, is already a favourite with garden creatives in the USA, Norway and the Netherlands. The benefits to those in the professional sphere of gardening, garden design and landscaping knows no bounds. Straightcurve offers a high quality finish without the need for highly skilled workers (i.e. no welding required). Research has also found that Straightcurve products can be installed three times faster than other edging. The systems include Flex Garden Edging, the flexible yet incredibly sturdy system making it unbelievably easy to work with. And for those structured, straight lines, you can’t beat our Rigid Garden Edging range. With in-ground and above ground solutions for all of our products, you’re limited only by your imagination.

The range, however, offers more than just edging. With the gardening season well and truly up and running, there are also Flex and Rigid Raised Garden Bed solutions. There are various size options available, with the heights of panels ranging from 240mm, 400mm and 560mm, and variations of height are all produced in the length of 2160 mm per panel.

No fuss with Straightcurve ...the simple yet effective garden edging and planter solution!

“Being both a Design Engineer and Landscaper I can highly recommend this new innovative edging and planter product from Straightcurve. Manufactured from the highest quality weathering steel, the possibilities are endless. Installation onsite is fast and both the straight lines and curves are on point. By far the most universal edging product I’ve used.”

The fixed height of 400mm Planter Boxes are perfect for growing vegetable or other plants. They can also be used as retaining walls, storage boxes and outdoor furniture bases. They are very easy to install with hidden fixings and bolt down Forcapabilities.manyyears, professional gardeners, landscapers and designers have been desiring the ‘Corten Effect’, but edging in this material has been near enough impossible to find in this country until now. Straightcurve is made with a special steel called Weathering Steel (also referred to as corten). This steel behaves differently to common mild steel when in air. In fact, it rusts 4 times more slowly by developing a fine rust patina on the surface that inhibits further rusting. This is a continual process which accounts for the subtle darkening of the patina colour over time, resulting in the stunningly beautiful, rich earthy tones of Straightcurves products.

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Paul Greenyer BSc Eng Pro Des (Hons) InsideOut Home & Garden Improvements Ltd www.straightcurve.com/uk

ComeHavewww.straightcurve.com/ukaprojectordesign?andvisitusfor a free design clinic consultation. Book here Have a project in mind or you want to find about our new products? Visit us at stand D83. onLandscapeVisitusattheShowstandD83Weathering steel garden edging, raised garden beds and planter boxes.

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GONEDESIGN

The Going Green range was collated from our present stock range in direct response to customer requests for environmentally friendly products. Our sundries team researched into and grouped together all shop products that are either organic, wildlife friendly, child and pet friendly or have natural ingredients as their main components to create the Going Green range.

The Going Green range encompasses a wide range of goods, landscape supplies including lawn feeds, plant fertilisers, soils, mulches, insecticides, natural pest and disease control, fungicides, soil improvers, wild flower seeds, mycorrhizal fungi, living walls made from 100% recycled plastic and even an option to control Box Tree Caterpillar with Box Tree Moth traps. With the proliferation of interest in wild flower meadows recently, the Pro Flora wild flower mixes specific to soil conditions or environmental situations are proving particularly popular this year specially since the Chelsea Flower Show in May. Mycorrhizal Fungi / Rootgrow is the most popular line in the Growing Green range as there is a product for almost every situation or plant type. We recommend this to every customer when purchasing shrubs, trees, hedging, topiary and all higher value stock. When applied to the roots at planting Mycorrhizal fungi increases the root surface area allowing the plant to establish quicker and to take up a larger amount of water and nutrients back to the roots themselves. Using mycorrhizal fungi products increase yield by up to 20% and with the different options can be used when planting, after planting and also an ericaceous plant option. (See Factsheet 8). THE product when planting shrubs, trees, hedging and all high value stock

GREEN RANGE

In early 2021, the Going Green range was launched as a new initiative at Provender Nurseries. This may seem like old news, but the enquiries still pour in on a weekly basis. The need to source and use products that have a leaning to the green side is important for the environment that we as an industry strive to create.

Box Tree Moth traps provide all season long biological control for the Boxwood Moth. The trap is baited with pheromones attracting the male moths and thus breaking the life cycle preventing the reproductive process taking place. Each trap is reusable and is effective for 180 square meters. Included within the Going Green options are our range of peat free composts, soils and top soils many of which are available at reduced prices if purchased by the pallet. With more of a leaning towards the green things in life and creating healthier habitats for us all and wildlife to live in, our Going Green range is a moveable feast with new products creating a broader range being actively sourced and added to on a constant basis. Keep on asking and we’ll keep on looking at products to add to our Going Green range. www.provendernurseries.co.uk

GOING GREEN Our range of organic, wildlife-friendly or predominantly natural products smoothing your path to the right choicesPROVENDER Provender Nurseries, The Landscape Centre, Leydenhatch Lane, Swanley, Kent BR8 7PS T: 01322 662315 E: sales@provendernurseries.co.uk W: www.provendernurseries.co.uk Plant Healthy

To view Aquacut’s full services and Babilonia’s product range, please visit www.aquacut.co.uk or www.babilonia.co.uk. Alternatively, please phone 01565 750666 and a member of the team would be delighted to discuss your project.

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HOWDESIGNDO YOU SELECT A SUPPLIER FOR A NEW GARDEN ROOM?

Garden rooms are becoming increasingly popular as they are an excellent way to add an extra living or office space to a home while still being able to enjoy nature, without having to go far from home. When planning your garden room, you will wish to consider product range, materials, style, and price. This is where it can become tricky as not many suppliers can cover all aspects, especially if you want something Onebespoke.ofthe keys to a successful garden room is to ensure that the products match the style and design of the rest of the house. This is where

Babilonia can help. Babilonia is a division of Aquacut Limited and our team understands the importance of having a bespoke service that is tailored to suit your needs. Babilonia is different to other suppliers as they source a wide range of highquality goods from carefully selected suppliers as part of their bespoke fabrications. This provides the benefit of a wide range of luxurious products and finishes from one source. Babilonia’s product range includes outdoor kitchens, spas and pools, pergolas and gazebos, heating solutions, lighting, balustrades, entertainment walls, furniture, and planters.

Aquacut, the fabrication division, can finish your appliances and products with a range of cladding materials which are made to measure in any size or shape, making your garden room and furniture truly unique. Aquacut has a dedicated team of craftsmen with decades of experience processing a range of materials including porcelain and stone to create functional and beautiful finishes. So, if you want to incorporate a water feature or built-in seating within your garden room, Aquacut has the skills and experience to fulfil your exact Aquacutrequirements.hasrecently created a centerpiece at the prestigious RHS Show at Tatton Park. Aquacut were commissioned to produce a visually stunning wall and winding pathway that would represent the road to recovery for many sufferers of long COVID. The piece was made from 20mm porcelain. Congratulations to Aquacut’s client, Rachel Platt, for winning the People’s Choice Award and runner up Best Young Designer Garden.

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Contact our friendly team to discover how we can enhance your outdoor space. www.samsonawnings.co.uk01933enquiries@samsonawnings.co.uk448844

PLANTS AND SUNDRIES TO THE TRADE

All our greenhouses are constructed using precision mortise and tenon joints, the highest quality Western Red Cedar and come with our renowned automatic full length ridge ventilation system, even the fixings are solid stainless steel or brass. The only timber greenhouses endorsed by the RHS Find us at www.gabrielash.com, call us on 01242 662 926 or visit our Gloucestershire showroom

Based in Lower Withington, Near Macclesfield only five miles from junction 18 M6, we have great access to all major link Ourroads.huge range of stock includes olives and palms in pots from 1litre up to 1,000 litres available all year round. Four Oaks has an extensive product line of over 1,500 lines of trees and shrubs on display from starter plants to specimen sizes We have recently added garden furniture to our portfolio and increased our already extensive pot range from 2” to 500 Litre pots including terracotta, glazed and genuine half whiskey barrels. www.fouroaks-nurseries.com

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SAMSON OUTDOOR LIVING

Whilst the last two years have sparked an enjoyment of the great outdoors, initially through necessity, and now through choice, Samson have been working hard to provide contemporary weather protection systems to transform outside spaces. Supplying and installing high quality domestic and commercial outdoor living products since 1995, Samson Outdoor Living are a top UK specialist for awnings, retractable pergolas, glass and fabric canopies, and much more! From small patios and cosy pub gardens to exquisite outdoor restaurant areas, Samson’s expertise, dedicated team and bespoke products can be utilised for all types of outdoor settings.

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Landscaping, garden paths, flower beds, sandboxes, steps or pond areas – our sleepers offer endless possibilities to sculpt your garden. Our rolled edging is perfect for those who want to give their garden the necessary momentum, whereas our straight edge and larger sleeper profiles are great for defining straight Easyedges.to install and simple to work with; hanit® edging and sleepers deliver durability, efficiency, and an overall modern look to your garden. For more information on HAHN Plastics’ range of garden products, call 0161 850 1965 or visit hahnplastics.com

Lighter than concrete and more durable than wood, our palisades are the perfect choice for transforming your garden and outside space this summer. Available in grey, brown, and black, and in a variety of shapes to suit any aesthetic. Skilfully highlight garden areas with edging and sleepers

We’ve found the clever alternative to wood, concrete and steel - hanit® - a unique material made from 100% recycled plastics and developed by experts at HAHN Plastics. This material is economical and lasts a lifetime. hanit® is used in HAHN Plastics’ wide range of eco-friendly outdoor products. Design and shape Palisades are incredibly versatile and great for gardens, fences, ponds, and walkways. Simple, yet effective; palisades are made from hanit® so they’re robust, weatherresistant, non-toxic and maintenance-free.

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GLASDON UK LIMITED

At Glasdon, we have over 60 years’ experience in designing, manufacturing and supplying essential products which can improve spaces and help to support waste management systems and Werecycling.arepassionate about the environment and committed to improving our environmental impact. We design our products to have a long service life and wherever possible products are made using recycled and recyclable materials. For quality outdoor litter bins, it has to be Glasdon. Choose from the wide range of styles, materials, colours and capacities to help keep areas tidy and litter Improvefree.on the go recycling with Glasdon external recycling bins. We offer a selection of single-, dualor multi-stream recycling bins to accommodate all requirements. Add comfort and style to your environment with our traditional and contemporary seats and picnic tables manufactured from recycled materials. A unique touch can be added to your Glasdon product with our personalisation and branding service. From adding your logo, right through to full graphic wraparounds, we have the expertise to help you achieve the impact you require. We also offer winter safety equipment, water safety equipment and road safety products to enhance site safety. Visit our website for more information on our full product range.

Address: Glasdon UK Limited, Preston New Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 4UL Email: enquiries@glasdon-uk.co.uk | Website: www.glasdon.com

To view the full range of high quality, durable and sustainable products, visit: www.glasdon.com

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We manufacture high quality Feeder Pillars and Belisha Beacons. Standard sizes from stock or Bespoke built to your specifications. We’re your 1st choice for quality and fast lead times. Call our Sales Team for a quote or more information, or visit our website to see the full range of products.

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We have our versatile Mini Pillar ranges SDMP and BD in a wide range of sizes to suit most applications. We also keep some larger Pillars from our FFP Range. You could have your Feeder Pillar from within 24-48 hours of Order and not have to wait for weeks. Bespoke and Made to Order sizes are available from just 2 weeks! Our Belisha Beacons are also in stock – Standard AmberGLO8, Refuge and illuminated column OlympiadIPB. We also have spares and extras like LED Crossing Spotlights, Courtesy Shields and LED Beacons in Pre-Wired and BC22 fittings for retro fitting - available for both Belisha and Refuge Beacons. We’re celebrating our 40th year in business this year at Fisher & Company! We have been manufacturing high quality products since 1982 for a wide variety of purposes. Feeder Pillars and Wall Boxes, Sign & Light Brackets, Belisha & Refuge Beacons – Mains & Solar and Electrically Insulated Digging Tools. We now have ISO 9001:2015 certification! You can be confident that the products and service you receive will be top notch. We have another new recruit and welcome Jade Stagg to the Sales Team so please do give us a call or email, we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements See www.fisherandcompany.co.uk to view our great range of Feeder Pillars - galvanised, stainless and GRP. Our full range of Belisha and Refuge Beacons and other products. To get a quote for your latest project please contact the Sales Team on 0333 666 2122 or email info@fisherandcompany.co.uk

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The GO Outdoor Table has an appealing sleek and simple profile that supports both formal and informal activities. It can host integrated technology and power and has a useful canopy offering shelter and glare reduction for better visibility for mobile devices. Go Outdoor allows people to stay connected outdoors.

Working with exciting global design partners Landscape Forms is a street furniture manufacturer in the USA. They create design-led street furniture and have an outstanding reputation for high-quality materials and service. Perfectly in tune with our philosophy, they offer an integrated collection of architectural street furniture and advanced LED lighting. Working in partnership with Landscape Forms allows Artform Urban to provide some of the most stylish, functional, and importantly sustainable products on the market.

use leading-edge technology and work with worldclass designers to create innovative urban furniture collections in line with emerging trends and technology that reflect on the needs and requirements of society as a whole.

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Artform Urban Furniture has an aim to inspire both landscape architects and clients to create functional outdoor spaces that enhance and benefit our everyday lives. Investing in well-designed outdoor spaces is not only important for our physical health but that of our mental wellbeing Artformtoo.Urban

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A carefully curated product portfolio formed from collaboration As a company Artform Urban also work in collaboration with Metalco. They produce a comprehensive and high-quality range of street furniture that can be manufactured in a variety of materials such as Corten steel, stainless steel, galvanised and powder-coated steel, high-performance concrete and FSC Thetimber.range is extensive and includes seating, litter bins, cycle shelters, bus shelters, planters, bollards, barrier rails, tree grilles and signage. Metalco has redefined the concept of street furniture and how we perceive our outdoor spaces. They have understandably won numerous awards for Importantlydesign.sustainable, Metalco shows an impressive consideration for the environment and selects timber from certified forests that are responsibly managed.

They also use recyclable components and use energy for manufacture directly from its own photovoltaic system installed on the roof of its carbon-neutral factory. All these careful considerations fit with our vision for the future of architectural street furniture. Spotlight on the Austen Bench and Planter. With its neatly tessellating flared shape, it can be configured in a variety of layouts, as a combination of planters or timber seats. As seen here it can also be fitted with LED lighting creating a stunning effect. Austen Bench and Planter from Metalco

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Bringing innovation and inspiration to urban spaces with colour Out-sider, based in Copenhagen, has a clear design philosophy. They create colourful street furniture that is multifunctional and appeals to all ages. Their concept is to offer multifunctional products that feature integrated technology. Each piece has a cohesive form that is centred around a primary material such as Polyurethane or High-Pressure Laminate to achieve pieces that are distinctive in both form and colour. HopOp is a pure and simple, cylindrical form of variable sizes that can be positioned at customisable heights and distances, inviting passers-by to sit, rest, play and jump! Inspired by low tree

stumps the possibility of varied elements in the land and cityscape is wide and extensive. Each piece is suitable for recycling.

Artform Urban Furniture is part of Bailey Street Furniture Group a privately owned collection of individual companies serving the construction sector, providing a wide range of street furniture, playground elements and associated services to the public realm, commercial, educational and rail schemes throughout the UK.

Hop Op from Out-sider

For more information on Bailey Street Furniture Group contact their team on 01625 322888 or email enquiries@bsfg.co.uk. To view the company’s range of high-quality street furniture visit their website www.bsfg.co.uk

As well as an extensive range of award-winning and unique street furniture, Artform Urban are able to draw on innovation and expertise from across the globe with a full inhouse Bespoke Design service.

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The company boasts full Solid Works and AutoCAD design tools, two UK-based fabrication plants and a full assembly unit. Priding itself on the ability to create any street furniture and public realm elements to your exacting requirements and specifications.

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www.landud.co.uk 69Follow us @ludmagazine BOUND SURFACING • Permeable • UV stable • Hardwearingwww.sureset.co.uk•SuDScompliant•Lowmaintenance•21yearguaranteemail@sureset.co.uk+44(0)1985841180 10/08/2022 10:02:50 ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BEDDING MORTAR AND FLOWABLE GROUT www.ultrascape.co.uk • Contains 20% recycled materials • Improve your BREEAM rating • Reduce your consumption of virgin aggregates • Ideal for schemes looking to achieve a CEEQUAL award BOOST CREDENTIALSSUSTAINABILITYYOUR 01827ultrascape@instarmac.co.uk254402@Ultrascape_UK Professionals are looking for ways to introduce greater sustainability and earth-friendliness into urban landscapes. Adding an eco-friendly paving system such as SureSet resin bound is one way to achieve this. Advantages Of Sustainable Resin Paving • Recycled – it can be made with recycled materials, such as glass. Meaning less pressure on the environment through sourcing new building materials whilst reducing waste to landfill. No ice – SureSet is permeable, in winter the water seeps through the paving and into a drainage system or the ground below which keeps the surface warm, preventing ice from forming, being safer for driving and walking. No puddles – resin bound paving prevents puddles from forming when it rains reducing the slipping hazard of puddles, and has less algae and moss. • Cool – Another benefit of using eco-friendly materials such as SureSet is they’re lighter colours options, and the circulation of water, keeps those surfaces cool during summer, with less heat island effect. Interested? Contact SureSet Resin Systems for free samples and information. They have a useful download section online at www.sureset.co.uk (0)1985 841 180 | sales@sureset.co.uk SUSTAINABLE RESIN PAVING

This need for repointing usually becomes evident by the existing pointing cracking, then breakingup in the joints and coming out in pieces, or by the original pointing deteriorating by erosion from the surface down and being washed-out of the joints by rainfall and cleaning regimes, typically involving jetwashing and/or mechanical street cleaning machines.

In both pointing cracking and eroding from the joint situations, this is almost always due to the original, or previous repointing works, being carried out with inappropriate materials for the area’s loading and exposure e.g., accelerated freeze-thaw due to de-icing salts, pressure jet washing or mechanical road sweeping machines. Alternatively, and/or the pointing material was installed in the wrong conditions e.g., in wet, or damp conditions with residual water in the joints, or the area being subject to rainfall, water run-off, or to direct sunlight and high winds before the material had hardened.

Why is Repointing Necessary?

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All around the UK, the need for small format paving repointing, seems to be increasing in all areas of urban paving, especially heavily trafficked areas of our roads and other frequently used areas, such as historic market squares, and the entrances to retail, commercial and all types of public facilities.

For repointing urban paving in public access areas the selection of the right paving jointing material is essential, and the selection, specification, and installation decisions, should be made following suitably qualified assessment of the anticipated future loading and exposure, the type of paving and the joint dimensions, plus the time and installation conditions at the time.

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Urban paving repointing requires special solutions to be successful and durable, so that it does not need to be redone again the following year. There are many different materials technologies, brands and products that are promoted as paving pointing solutions, as well as contractors that tend to make purchasing decisions based on the cheapest price per tub or bag, or simply on product availability in their local merchant. These additional factors are always an issue and will compound the potential for future problems if the right materials are not specified correctly and their installation controlled on site.

Paving Joint Mortars Visit: Call:Email:www.NCCStreetscape.co.uksales@nccstreetscape.co.uk01257266696 Repointing Urban Paving is a Tough Job! Do it Right Once with GftK - Not Every Year The Proof is Out There! Exclusively From: AfterHitchin12YearsBury St Edmunds After 12 YearsAfterNewark14Years

To find out more about the EASYJoint range, www.azpects.co.uk.visit

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Since its launch in 2010, EASYJoint from Azpects has been a marketleading jointing compound loved by landscape professionals and the DIY sector alike. The all-weather, sweepin jointing compound is a quick, effective, and attractive way to fill joints between paving.

EASYJoint has done precisely that with the new EASYJoint Select range of solid colours, featuring Tungsten, Carbon, Bronze, and Jet Black. The solid colours provide a more uniform, modern finish compared to the natural colours of the original EASYJoint range. EASYJoint Select is suitable for porcelain and natural stone paving and retains the sweepin application method that made EASYJoint so popular.

Associate Director Jeff Carter comments, “Azpects are excited to see our EASYJoint range continue to grow, with eight products now in the family. We pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest trends in the marketplace and do not doubt that this bespoke range of colours will satisfy our users’ needs.”

With summers set to become longer and hotter, more people than ever are looking to make the most of their outdoor spaces. Forget gloomy, grey concrete; Brits are looking to capture Mediterranean vibes with pristine porcelain, fully functioning bars, and even outdoor kitchens. The key to the perfect outdoor living space is in the details: complementary colours, a smooth finish and quality materials.

Azpects’ tubs are all 100% recyclable, further reducing the material sent to landfill.

As paving trends develop, products need to evolve with them.

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Azpects are also leading the way in sustainability, introducing partrecycled tubs as early as 2020. All tubbed products are now made from at least 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and are fully recyclable. PCR offers a second life to plastic products that might otherwise have ended up in landfill, allowing the contents of your household recycling bin to be remade into something new.

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PERMEABLE PAVING AND TREES IN SYNERGY

The 2021 ‘National Planning Policy Framework’ (NPPF) for England lays out what local planning authorities (LPAs) will require, when setting local policies and also considering planning applications for all developments. The NPPF states that: ‘Planning policies and decisions should ensure that new streets are tree-lined and that opportunities are taken to incorporate trees elsewhere in developments’.

Irrigation and Gas Exchange Unlike conventional impermeable hard landscape materials, CBPP allows the same pattern of run-off transfer to the ground as natural vegetation, enabling water to reach tree and shrub roots, despite providing an attractive hard surface above. In addition to irrigation directly from rain, with CBPP there is scope for water storage and rainwater capture away from trees and their umbrella canopies, for gradual conveyance laterally to trees – essential during the summer.

Local planning authorities will now incorporate long-term tree maintenance measures in their planning consents and a straightforward spatial solution, such as permeable paving, offers a holistic multifunctional solution.

Helping to address climate change, street tree planting and retention of existing trees in developments – with provision for long-term maintenance – are now embedded in planning policy. Concrete block permeable paving offers an important opportunity to help satisfy these requirements simply, integrated with SuDS and contemporary urban design, as Interpave explains.

Urban trees and paving have traditionally been seen as in conflict. But this is not the case with concrete block permeable paving, a key sustainable drainage (SuDS) technique to reduce flood risk and make cities more liveable.

Maintenance Requirement However, measures need to be put in place to nurture and allow trees to mature, generally for decades enabling them to actually deliver their real potential – including net carbon storage, urban cooling through shading and evapotranspiration, biodiversity and public wellbeing. So, the NPPF also requires that: ‘appropriate measures are in place to secure the long-term maintenance of newly-planted trees, and that existing trees are retained wherever possible’.

In addition, CBPP enables air to reach roots and poisonous CO2 to escape. The favourable environment created for tree roots avoids pavement surface disruption and facilitates natural growth into lower levels for stability and longevity. CBPP can be used within newbuild, or regeneration schemes with new tree planting and also for ‘rescuing’ mature trees. Concrete block permeable paving can be used

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The difference with permeable paving is enlarged joints, filled with a permeable aggregate, and the materials used below the blocks, which are specifically selected to accommodate water without clogging. Concrete block permeable paving is unlike – and not to be confused with –permeable materials, which behave very differently.

Concrete block permeable paving (CBPP), offers unique opportunities to collect, attenuate and treat rainwater runoff, removing pollutants for a gradual supply of clean water irrigating green infrastructure. Essentially, this technology shares the same impressive performance as conventional modular concrete paving products, being slip resistant, durable, strong and sustainable.

Minimal Maintenance Permeable paving can be laid level and still avoids puddles without the need for drainage gulleys. It provides a safe, firm, pot-hole free surface for everyone – including wheelchair users and people pushing prams.

At Love Lane, Tottenham, structural tree pits connect road-narrowing tree planters on each side, based on the ‘Stockholm Solution’. Image courtesy of Robert Bray Associates. Low Intervention Retrofit Another important innovation –particularly for regeneration – is the retrofitting of CBPP as an overlay to existing, conventional road bases or other hard surfaces. These thin overlays create attractive, safe and sustainable shared-surfaces. They can be particularly effective when used to supply a gradual flow of clean water horizontally into raingardens or bioretention areas with trees and other green infrastructure, via simple slot inlet/ outlets, to store water for irrigation and biodiversity, as well as flood prevention. Such low-intervention techniques enable transformation For project case studies and guidance on all aspects of permeable paving and SuDS www.paving.org.ukvisit: of the public realm in response to the raft of recent active travel, low traffic and open space initiatives. This approach is exemplified in Bridget Joyce Square, London, an important regeneration project which won the top prize at the 2017 Landscape Institute Awards. Here, a typical, adopted asphalt street and adjacent parking areas were transformed for community use with CBPP overlay shared surfaces and tree-planted raingarden basins

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– an exemplar for future urban landscapes. The basins provide water storage (in place of the paving sub-base) for SuDS to reduce overloading existing drains, as well as for irrigation.

Innovative concrete block overlay paving collects, conveys and cleans rainwater for tree-planted basins at Bridget Joyce Square, London Well-established Green Infrastructure Interpave revisited the project in August 2021, around 5 years after completion, and noted that trees and other green infrastructure were healthy, substantial and particularly well-established. The permeable paving is also performing well and, it is understood from local sources, experienced no problems during recent extreme summer storms, despite extensive flooding nearby.

A new case study on regeneration projects in Tottenham, London, exemplifies the growing potential of concrete block permeable paving in the hands of innovative designers to deliver SuDS and optimise synergy with street trees to address climate change. It includes a concrete block permeable paved adopted highway that also accepts runoff from impermeable surfaces. This paving incorporates structural tree pits, based on the ‘Stockholm Solution’, to enable trees to benefit from rainwater collected from an extended catchment, making them healthier and more resilient to drought. At Broad Lane Square in south Tottenham the same designers take forward these principles with ‘inverted raingardens’ protect existing trees and new green infrastructure, supplied with a gradual supply of clean water from extensive permeable paving catchments.

Over two decades of experience in the UK demonstrates the long-term performance of concrete block permeable paving with minimal, if any, maintenance.

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Welcoming hundreds of exhibitors with a vast collection of industryleading products, services and innovations for the design, build and management of exterior and interior landscaping projects, LANDSCAPE 2022 is the trade event you will not want to miss, and the best part isit’s all FREE! The LANDSCAPE Show is the chance of the year to network with professionals at the top of their game at the largest event the industry has ever seen!

LANDSCAPE is proud to say that 86% of visitors are very likely to recommend and use an exhibitor for a future project, and the exhibitor

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LANDSCAPE - the UK’s premier landscaping exhibition, looks to showcase the industry more than ever before by bringing more exhibitors, more visitors and even more features to Hall 3 at the NEC - National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on the 28th and 29th September 2022.

This year alongside the highly anticipated CPD accredited seminar programme, LANDSCAPE will be introducing some brandnew features including a Student Showcase by London College of Garden Design, and an additional program of ‘How to’ Seminars for anyone in the industry to learn, be inspired and expand their skills. Back again at the central bar area, LANDSCAPE will be hosting the incredibly popular PechaKucha 20x20 and Meet the Designer programme. LANDSCAPE’s Women in the Industry Day was so well received in 2021 that it’s back with an additional Networking Morning running in conjunction with #Yes She Can. Also back this year is the highly anticipated design competition, which will be focused on Wildlife Friendly designs and supported by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust. Both the exhibition and all seminar sessions are free to attend. For more information or to register to attend the show, simply visit the registration page online. Expect the biggest names in landscaping to feature in the 2022 line-up and be sure to keep an eye on LANDSCAPE’s social media channels for the latest updates and be the first to hear about even more reasons why LANDSCAPE 2022 is the show you do not want to miss. See you there! Further information can be found www.LandscapeShow.co.ukWebsite:online: Email:Instagram:info@LandscapeShow.co.ukPhone:+44(0)2078218221Twitter:@LandscapeEvent#LANDSCAPE2022@Landscape.show#LANDSCAPE2022

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list continues to go from strength to strength, year on year. The extensive exhibitor list ensures that when they say that there is “something for everyone”, they really do mean it!

Armourflex Ultimate UV Protection Oil imparts a rich enhancement to the wood colour and character and protects against the UV damage that causes wood to grey, whilst repelling water and deterring the surface growth of mould and algae. The oil-based formulation is perfect for both softwood and hardwood, giving a microporous finish that prevents peeling, flaking and blistering.

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“Outside living has surged in popularity and, along with it, external tile installations have increased dramatically. Our new ECOPROTEC® External range is designed specifically to meet this demand. It includes best-selling treatments as well as new ECOPROTEC® solutions, including a Blackspot & Algae Remover and Stain Away – a professional treatment which removes and protects against rust outbreaks,” explained LTP Managing Director, Richard Osborne.

Exhibiting partner, Barrettine will be showcasing its regular 5* Star rated, premier exterior wood care treatments that nourish & protect. Renovating deteriorated, grey external wooden structures is also a must and Barrettine has the perfect products and solutions to bring them back to life. Barrettine will also be launching the new Armourflex Ultimate UV Protection Oil - a premium blend of natural oils and protective resins, containing innovative UV stabilising technology - which is suitable for external cladding, furniture and joinery.

ECOPROTEC® brand has become established within the contract sector since its launch in 2016. Treatments are predominately ecofriendly, low odour and low VOC and the entire range benefits from the most advanced research in waterbased technology.

To find out more about ECOPROTEC, tel. 01823 666213, technical@ecoprotec.co.ukemailorvisitthenewwebsiteatwww.ecoprotec.co.uk.

With over 30 years’ experience in the tile and stone market, LTP’s

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Surface care specialist, LTP will be officially launching its new ECOPROTEC® range for exterior use at the Landscape Show, at the NEC Birmingham on 28 and 29 September. Exhibiting at Stand No. D81 – alongside exhibition partner, Barrettine – LTP will showcase its best-selling treatments, with new vibrant, image-led packaging designed to assist in specification. The new updated website - at www.ecoprotec.co.uk - will also be launched, presenting technical resources and exterior solutions as a new and separate category from ECOPROTEC® interior treatments.

The exterior range includes sealing & protection, cleaning & restoration and aftercare treatments designed for all types of polished and unpolished natural and artificial stone, porcelain, ceramic, concrete, masonry and terrazzo. All treatments are made in the UK and offered alongside expert advice from LTP’s technical team.

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Using the app, users on-site can view all relevant information, scan equipment, and complete customisable digital forms. Operatives can include annotated photos, also stamped with time, date, location, and digital signature – information that’s communicated straight back to the office, allowing job progress to be tracked in real time through the dashboard, and ensuring strict compliance is being maintained. Real-time information also streamlines asset management capability, with the ability to track plant and vehicles in real time or automate maintenance scheduling.

“With 50 plus landscapers running around 4 counties, a satellite yard in Cornwall we’ve got a lot of people to worry about and we really needed to improve communication. Re-flow has just done so much more than that. Everything we do is just - ‘put it on Re-flow!’ – risk assessments, method statements, accident and near miss forms, vehicle checks, toolbox talks, drawings, playground inspections, everything you can think of – it just fits perfectly. We’ve been doing it for a year and a half, and we still feel that really we’re just scratching the surface of what it can offer us.”

- Oli Hemson, Commercial Manager, Tony Benger Landscaping Limited

Numerous businesses in landscaping have now digitally transformed, allowing them to find freedom to thrive and tender bigger contracts, streamline their processes, and grow sustainably. www.re-flow.co.uk

Re-flow Field Management software has been adopted by numerous clients operating in the landscaping sector. Landscape businesses use Re-flow to digitally transform their operational processes, remove paperwork, improve communication and automate their workflows. Become empowered with a centralised software solution that seamlessly connects operatives on-site with the back-office, do away with dusty filing cabinets, fragmented legacy spreadsheet systems and manual processes. Any landscaping business will eventually be faced with the many limitations of paper systems, risking being overburdened by a whirlwind of Creatework.and schedule jobs that can be assigned to individual users or entire groups. Attach all required information – PDFs, drawings, GPS locations and routes, along with any vehicles or equipment being used for the job straight from your library of assets.

Trusted by over 180 businesses, Re-flow has enabled landscaping companies nationwide to become more efficient, compliant and profitable. Field management software that puts you in control and your team to work It didn’t take us long to decide that Re-flow was the right fit. It complements everything we’re doing. I’ve not needed to buy new paper since we’ve been on Re-flow. Normally we’d have bought five reams every couple of months. Sandra Wood Office GoldenManagerTreeSurgeons Instant access to over 40 customisable forms, including: • Safety Checks • Risk Assessments • Near Miss • Daily Work Records Build forms to streamline workflows – automatically update records, job progress and send notifications. • Jobs • Events and Tasks • Scheduling • Team Communication • Asset Management • Forms • Automation • Form Builder • Live User Tracking • Offline Working 9:30 To find out more: call 01392 574002 | www.re-flow.co.uk See us at ExCeL London, 15-16 November, Stand B33

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Screens by CORE decorative screens have proven to be a popular choice amongst homeowners but have also been carefully specified and chosen to be included amongst the landscape industry’s most prestigious events – including featuring heavily within Gillian Goodson’s ‘Step Into Spring’ garden designed for CORE Landscape Products debut RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden. www.screensbycore.co.uk

All metalwork comes with an industry-leading 25-year guarantee.

Screens By CORE design and manufacture an incredible range of decorative garden screens and planters that have been used in private homes, commercial projects, and garden designs throughout the WithUK.

Our Composite panels are manufactured from a combination of 100% recycled polymer and FSC-certified wood fibres and are offered in a Black or White woodeffect finish. They are UV stable, and suitable for external use all year round and come with a 15-year guarantee.

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5 stunning designs, all available in either composite, black metal, or Corten, you are certain to find a screen to compliment your interior or exterior space. Our steel panels feature innovative, edge-to-edge laser cutting, leaving you with no bezels. This allows you to create seemingly endless designs by bolting them together with the fixing kits provided.

These steel panels are offered in a high-quality Akzo-Nobel Black powder coat or rustic Corten finish. All our Corten products have been sealed, ensuring the chance of rust runoff is minimised.

A RANGE OF DECORATIVE GARDEN SCREENS & PLANTERS 0800 118 2278 sales@screensbycore.co.uk www.screensbycore.co.uk @screensbycore GARDEN DESIGNED BY As seen on the RHS Chelsea ‘Step into GardenSpring’

Soil sampling is easy with either the compact fast and handy Soil Sampler, for small core sampling, or a deep inspection with the Soil IdentifyingProbe.

TWL offers advice and training through website articles and over the phone assistance.

TWL Irrigation (formerly Tonick Watering) has been providing irrigation product’s and support from Tony Ware, all over the world since 1996.

TW-4 Controller operates 2 Wire and radio decoders, remotely via an App or BuddyCloud.Bag contains handy items and tools needed for around the course.

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TWL offers an extensive range of turf maintenance Underhill product’s that provide start to finish turf TWLcare.sellautomatic and hand watering irrigation product’s for golf courses, sports grounds and agricultural area’s.

turf killers 2-10 before they attack is simple with TurfSpy Glasses, so you can protect your turf.

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Gulp Pro Premium Water Removal Hand Pumps from handy syringe to large Gulp with hose attached. Removing water effectively from valve boxes, for pipe repair, toilets and much more....

CatchCan Ultra Sprinkler Auditing Cup assists you in accurately measuring your sprinkler EasyOut,performance.EasyReach and SuperKey enables you to remove a sprinkler in 3 minutes or less, carry out repairs and maintenance effortlessly. TurboTrim with its forward and reverse drive ratchet mechanism keeps sprinkler heads turf free, easily!

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PelletPro provides wetting agent and LiquidPro can literally paint wetting agent to a 92 square metre turf area in less than 1 minute. Hand watering and DrainBlaster Nozzles providing the the right amount of water to the right spot. Magnum, CoolPro and Precision range, for light fan spray to drenching. We provide small to large scale application Irrigation Controllers, Decoders and Field wiring fault finding equipment.

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PelletPro™ Wetting Agent Applicator Gun Golf Sprinkler Head Trimmer EasyOut™ 2in1 3 minute Sprinkler Removal Tool Magnum™ UltraMAX UltraMAX Valves Magnum™ UltraMAX Economy Magnum™ TW-3 Irrigation Decoder Controller for 2 & 3 Wire Systems LiquidPro™ Wetting Agent Applicator Gun GULPPRO Premium Water Removal Suction Pumps Irrigation Decoders for 2 and 3 Wire Systems Soil Samplers Compact Soil Sampler Soil Probe Magnum™ Professional Nozzle Range

THE UK’S PLANTSSUPPLIERLEADINGOFHEDGING

team are available 7 days a week to support on any project regardless of size and budget, offering bespoke quotes at competitive prices. You can also expect expert advice and support every step of the way from purchase to delivery and aftercare. With Hedges Direct, you’re in safe hands.

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Hedges Direct is the UK’s leading supplier of hedging plants, despatching direct from our 16 acre nursery site in Lancashire. We’ve been selling quality hedging and garden plants since 2005 and in that time, we’ve sold millions of plants direct to trade and consumer.

• Our customers come first. Over 15,000 5* reviews and a Platinum Five Star Trusted Feefo status speaks for itself.

• Buy with confidence. We are dedicated to providing our customers with quality hedging plants, shrubs, garden plants and trees, so much so that we offer, as standard, a full 12 month guarantee on all of our plants!

As a specialist hedging retailer we offer a vast range of hedging species, in a choice of root type

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• Product expertise. We have a dedicated and friendly sales team available 7 days a week. Every member of our team has extensive product knowledge and will take the time to understand your requirements and offer advice.

• Bespoke sourcing service. If we don’t currently sell what you’re looking for, we’ll find it. And, we’ll always provide the best price possible.

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ALL year round. From seasonal bare root and rootballs through to pots and containers. And from individual plants to instant troughs and screens. Additionally, we also have a wide selection of shrubs plus specialist lines of topiary, trees and garden essentials. And if we don’t stock what you need, we can source it from our extensive network of growers across the UK and Europe, taking all the hassle out of finding the right plants at the best

Call our expert team on 01257 788413 Visit at hedgesdirect.co.uk

Here to make hedges easy Over 120 species in your choice of root type, delivered direct Contact our experts today: hedgesdirect.co.uk01257788413 NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERSfor 2022 bare roots& rootballs

Table of 10 - £1,700.00 (early bird), £1,900.00 (full price) Table of 12 - £2,040.00 (early bird), £2,280.00 (full price) For general enquiries contact Emily Feeney via telephone at +44(0)24 7518 5613 or via email emily.feeney@bali.org.uk.at

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NATIONAL LANDSCAPE AWARDS

No other Awards for designers and contractors demand the level of professional excellence expected by the National Landscape Awards judging panel. Every construction and design project entered was visited personally by a judge throughout July and August and scrutinised individually. If that’s not enough, the judges jointly deliberated each decision at a three-day long meeting to ensure consensus that the winners really do represent the very best in landscape construction and design. The team at Landscape House, the board of directors and the Judging Panel wish to congratulate every member of the Association who has won a 2022 National Landscape Award and extends its thanks to every member that entered this year.

Ticket prices Individual Place - £190.00 (early bird), £210 (full price)

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Principals, Specials and the coveted Grand Award winner will be announced at this year’s ceremony which will be returning to JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London on Friday 2 December. As always, demand for tickets will be high, ensure you visit baliawards. co.uk today to confirm your place at the largest landscape Awards in LimitedEurope. sponsorship opportunities remain available, so if you want to reinforce client confidence in your brand, build trust, significantly expand your reach and position your company as an integral part of the landscaping industry, contact Diane McCulloch via telephone at +44(0)24 7518 5614 or via email at diane.mcculloch@bali.org.uk.

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Tim is no stranger to working on the estates of historic houses, having spent many years working for Scampston Hall in North Yorkshire, the Daylesford Estate in Oxfordshire and Holkham Estate in North Norfolk where he was landscape and forestry manager.

of the castle in the project known as The Rising – working with other high profile garden designers as well as his home team.

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Tim will have a prominent position in the ongoing establishment and enrichment of a beautiful and complex garden scheme, which will welcome thousands of visitors each year.

“Getting stuck into the exciting new developments and seeing the site transform into an inspirational tourist attraction for County Durham and the North East is what I’m looking forward to most about this new role. “I am a self-confessed plantaholic so working with such inspirational garden designers as Luciano and Alistair as well as bringing some of my own passion and knowledge of planting to the Estate is going to be a fantastic project for me,” said Tim.

“Tim has had a glittering career as a head gardener which has taken him to far flung places, working in all sorts of terrains. His knowledge of plants is just incredible, and we know Tim will do a fantastic job as we begin our important renovation scheme at Raby Castle,” said Lady Barnard who as creative director at the castle, is leading the landscaping of The Rising project and the walled garden redesign.

From the palace of the King and Queen of Jordan to the foothills of a Caribbean mountain-side mansion, Raby Castle’s new head gardener has had a career which spans near three decades and has taken him all over the world. But since joining Raby Estates recently, Tim Marshall says he feels like he’s returned home, as he leads the transformation of the walled garden and the grounds to the north

“I was brought up in West Yorkshire so being back in familiar terrain is absolutely brilliant,” says Tim. “Not only a familiar landscape but weather that I absolutely love – rain suits me down to the ground after being in tropical and middle eastern heat for several years. I must admit that I’ve missed it.”

Tim’s new role at Raby, working closely with Lord and Lady Barnard will see him managing the two-year project to transform the area to the north of the castle, outside the paywall, to encompass landscaping around the new and renovated buildings as well as the complete redesign of the historic Walled Gardens – working with world-class garden designers Luciano Giubbilei and Richmond-based consultant Alistair Baldwin.

Tim’s first job is to recruit a new team to work with him at Raby Castle including an assistant gardener and an under gardener and is already overseeing the rest of his team of gardeners, in all aspects of the horticulturally diverse and developing garden and wider landscape areas. For further information, please visit: www.raby.co.uk/about-us/development

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Pictorial Meadows have been at the forefront of developing stunning designed meadows for our urban spaces for nearly 20 years.

Welcoming a new CEO, Roz Davies, the plans for the future are looking bright and, perhaps unsurprisingly, flower-filled.

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2022 has been a momentous year for Pictorial Meadows, with their meadows used for high-profile projects the breadth and length of the country, from the Tower of London Superbloom to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh.

Across that time, the company has seen tremendous success in raising awareness of the benefits of designed meadows for people, nature, and our environment. Still, with innovation at its heart, it’s no surprise that the company has big plans for the future.

Resilience against drought and flood is one area the company focuses on, with multiple trials underway utilising their Sustainable Urban Drainage outdoor laboratory. “Our work with SCC on the Grey-to-Green SuDS scheme gave us valuable insights into flood resilience that we have been able to design into our meadow mixes,” says Sue France, Technical Director. Based on this research, the company will soon launch a new meadow turf, Rain Garden, that thrives in moist and wet conditions and will survive for short periods completely submerged. Alongside this, a Bioswale meadow seed mix suitable for larger-scale planting will be launched.

“I’m incredibly proud to be leading Pictorial Meadows and its parent organisation, the not-for-profit Green Estate CIC, as we look at how we can continue to support landscaping professionals, local authorities, and private landowners to create landscapes that are resilient, adaptive, and engaging,” says Resilient,Roz. adaptive, and engaging are the three concepts that drive innovation at Pictorial Meadows. Working alongside various partners, including the University of Sheffield, the company’s 14-hectare site serves as a testbed for many future landscaping approaches. As we continue to see the impact of climate change, our landscaping solutions must change with them.

Pictorial Meadow’s parent organisation, The Green Estate CIC, specialises in parks and landscape management. “Being part of Green Estate means that Pictorial Meadows can uniquely test their meadows, using Public Parks to better understand people’s responses,” explains Roz. “As we increasingly look to replace our grey cityscapes with more nature-supporting solutions, it is important that schemes are having a positive social, economic and environmental impact and engage local stakeholders in the process.”

By combining the science of horticulture and environmental management with the creativity of horticultural designers, Pictorial Meadows bring a unique solution to several landscape challenges, all while creating stunning visual impact.

Pictorial Meadows offer a range of designer meadow seed mixes and turf, alongside a professional meadow creation, management, and consultation service. To find out more, please visit their website www.PictorialMeadows.co.ukatorcall01142677635

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I know a bank whereon the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows’ These words are from Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream and a very apt quote as an introduction to the wonderful display of urban wildflowers that has played out in an area at Stratford-upon Avon. In 2021, Stratford-upon-Avon District Council had been receiving some negative comments from the residents that the flower displays in their town compared unfavourably with others in the county. That year, the council asked their grounds maintenance contractor idverde, to renovate an area of 2,000 sq. metres in the town’s recreation ground and sow a bed of wildflowers. For a range of reasons, sowing date, cold weather, poor germination and other factors, the result was a disappointment so the company’s contract manager Alex Colbourne turned to another supplier and contacted Andria Backhaus, the area technical manager for Rigby Taylor. In early 2022, a site inspection was made and the use of a suitable mixture from the company’s Euroflor Urban flower seed was proposed. She suggested also involving Howard Wood, an independent environmental consultant and an onsite team meeting took place to agree the way forward. Not only was the plan to make the area visually attractive but to improve its biodiversity and provide a haven and food source for pollinating insects, birds and small mammals. There were other challenges also to consider as the town is a major tourist attraction and swamped with visitors so the work had to be carried out with little disruption to those viewing the town’s attractions.

Site preparation was vital and began in early March with the cutting down and removal of existing vegetation. An application of a glyphosate-based herbicide Gallop 360 was applied in April and the ground was then rotovated four times and raked to create a fine seedbed tilth. The selected Euroflor, Rainbow Annual mixture was sown and watered daily for three weeks and germination was rapid.

The result has been highly acclaimed by residents and visitors alike with the council receiving a huge number of positive phone calls and emails; the Facebook page was really buzzing and the display was featured in the local newspaper, the Stratford Herald. Because of the positive reception received, three further areas on the recreation ground are planned for seeding with Euroflor mixtures in 2023.

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To ensure a successful outcome, a training programme was instigated with Howard setting up a Workshop for idverde grounds staff involved in the project.

As Alex Colbourne commented, “the results have been amazing and it is all down to team work. We involved everyone in the project from the very start and it is their collective effort and the resulting flower display that has enabled us to achieve such a fantastic visual experience and talking point in the town Euroflor.”

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After the hugely successful RHS Chelsea Flower Show event, the entirety of the award-winning MEDITE SMARTPLY Building the Future garden will be reused, with a large part being donated to Andover Trees United, a volunteerled environmental charity which works closely with schools and local Theauthorities.charity’s evolving woodland site ‘Harmony Woods’ represents a 10-year planting project, which gives children and young people in local communities the chance to help turn 12 acres of farmland to the north of Andover into a natural urban woodland, increasing biodiversity and providing a wealth of opportunities for learning in and about the environment.

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The impressive garden structure, made with MDF panel MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME will be relocated to a local school in Andover, who Andover Trees United work closely with. The buttresses and turf will also be relocated to the community school, in addition to the selfbinding gravel featured in the garden.

In addition, half of the trees used in the garden will be donated to Andover Trees United to be replanted in Harmony Woods as part of their 10-year planting project. The remaining trees will be reused by the multi-award-winning garden designer herself Sarah Eberle, in her other garden design projects. Regarding the furniture used on the garden, artists Alex and Emma Devereux will be returning them to their site in Slough to be used. Even the fencing around the garden is to be reused. Landform Consultants, who are constructing the garden, will keep the 38 sheets of SITEPROTECT PLUS panels used in the boundary of the garden to reuse them in site hoarding of future projects.

“The construction industry needs to do more to avert the climate crisis. We need to embrace the concept of a circular economy; to reuse, recycle and refurbish existing materials to reduce waste and be more sustainable. Our engineered wood panels are an example of just what can be achieved.”

“We are extremely delighted to be donating this astonishing garden to benefit local school children and students,” commented Chris King, Managing Director – Commercial at MEDITE SMARTPLY. “To be able to contribute back to the community and educate people from a young age about the importance of trees and how they contribute positively to the climate change emergency is an incredible opportunity. The garden name ‘Building the Future’ really does encompass the ethos of the garden and its longevity. As a company, we are very proud to be taking a steer on this.

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The inclusion of street furniture in residential developments or community areas will positively contribute to the aesthetics - and the safety - of the surrounding public space. Many UK towns and cities are using bollards to keep pedestrians, walkways and buildings safe. Strength and durability are the top priorities of our bollards, but we don’t sacrifice functionality for style, as we can design bollards to suit your environment. Bollards are also commonly used in parking areas to create a visual barrier to advise pedestrians where they can walk safely, reducing the risk of people walking into the path of Bicyclevehicles.racks are another way to promote a safer community, allowing cyclists to park and lock their bikes securely and stop cycle theft in its tracks. And of course, bicycle racks encourage cycling and promote an active lifestyle to benefit residents’ health.

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Adding benches to community areas makes the environment a more inviting place in which to spend time. If residents are using the benches, it makes the area appear busy and less isolated, which plays a part in helping to discourage crime. Clean streets provide the sense of a safer community, and strategically placed litter bins will instil community pride and help to deter littering and anti-social behaviour.

As with all street furniture solutions, durability plays a key role and items should be constructed from vandal-proof materials that can stand up to all weather conditions to maintain a positive perception of public spaces.

Talk to the street furniture experts at Harlestone Projects about promoting a safe and attractive space for your next project. Call 01604 586 000 now.

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EverEdge has been manufacturing steel landscaping products in Britain for over 25 years. EverEdge have an extensive range of steel lawn, garden and landscape edging products for domestic, commercial and public projects. More recently, EverEdge have introduced a range of steel planters and walls that have been specified into projects such as hospitals, podium landscapes, streetscapes and stately homes. Manufacturing in Britain ensures that all EverEdge products are made to the highest standard. It also means that EverEdge limit their impact on the environment and are sheltered from the worst of the current global supply chain issues.

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Johnsons customer base includes Landscapers, Gardeners, Garden Designers, Contractors, Property Developers, Holiday Parks, Hotels and more… They have a wide selection of plants to choose from including shrubs, herbaceous, topiary, hedging and trees to beautify and enhance projects for years to come. Projects they have been involved with include Grantley Hall, Colindale Gardens, The Event Complex, Aberdeen, Studley Royal Water Garden, Thorpe Park, The Forth Road Bridge, The A50 Growth Corridor, and Commonwealth Games, Glasgow and more. Johnsons can help you with your next project? Visit their website today www.nurserymen.co.uk

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THORN SHINES NEW LIGHT ON ICONIC DURHAM CATHEDRAL

Sam Berry Thorn Lighting’s Head of Outdoor Sales - UK & Ireland, details, “We had to work with the existing lighting design so as not to cause any issues with Heritage England. Also, the Cathedral has archaeological responsibilities, so, we kept the existing positions, replacing the fittings and providing new bracketry.”

RGBW multichip LEDs are mixed in a single lens to give a homogeneous, perfectly blended colour output, with no multi-shadow effect on lit surfaces.

Cllr John Shuttleworth, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for rural communities and highways, comments: “ A project like this must be carefully managed and sympathetic to such a magnificent structure. The new lighting will allow people to appreciate the Cathedral at night with a new perspective.”

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Locally manufactured floodlights from leading manufacturer Thorn Lighting sympathetically showcase historic Durham Cathedral. Described as the ‘best cathedral on Planet Earth’ by author Bill Bryson, Durham Cathedral, built in 1093, is renowned for its magnificent Romanesque architecture, and more recently for pivotal scenes within the first two Harry Potter movies, which were filmed throughout the Thorncathedral.Lighting, a leading manufacturer of performance lighting and controls solutions, worked with Durham County Council and Durham Cathedral to replace the site’s ten-year-old external lighting. Which was in need of a refresh due to failures and damaged lights.

The high-quality creative scheme has been developed using Thorn’s new Contrast, energy efficient floodlights, and state-of-theart control system. Ideal for sympathetically lighting historic Whilearchitecture.previously someone had to attend the site to manually install colour gels to each fitting each time they wanted to represent a special event, the new more efficient system (with an efficacy of up to 100 lm/W) enables cathedral staff to change the colour at the touch of a Contrast’sbutton.

For the lighting of the central tower, four high output floods with sixteen low output narrow beam luminaires were installed. This provided a precise beam control focussed directly onto the tower helping to minimise stray light. All wide beam floods were replaced with either narrow or medium beam optics to provide greater control and intensity of the Cathedral’s architectural features. For the Cathedral, medium beams were used on the walls and 10 x 40 elliptical beams to project light up, increasing the definition and contrast of these features.

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Recognising the demand for greater flexibility and building on their commitment to delivering the right light at the right time, with these upgrades, DW Windsor aims to give designers the tools they need to tackle the ongoing challenges of urban Tunablelighting.white lighting offers a flexible, dynamic solution for night-time illumination. With two transition ranges - 3000K to 2200K, or 4000K to 2700K - the technology enables designers to more closely control the colour and intensity of light throughout the night. For example, the system can be programmed to begin illuminating at 3000K when night falls and transition to a warmer, softer 2200K overnight, when fewer road users and pedestrians are present. Additionally, warmer colour temperatures down to 2200K have been added to the Chip on Board (CoB) light engines, offering a smoother transition from the former sodium bulbs typically associated

Delivering greater versatility and functionality, DW Windsor announces innovative upgrades to its Heritage Lighting range –including tunable white technology and expanded options for controls and connectivity Leading exterior lighting solutions provider DW Windsor has expanded its popular heritage lighting range to include tunable white technology, warmer colour temperature options, Bluetooth wireless control, and improved LED efficiency.

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www.landud.co.uk 107Follow us @ludmagazine LIGHTING with heritage lanterns. Taken together, these new options within the range allow designers to respond to the growing market shift away from the cooler end of the colour Expandingspectrum. the connectivity options in the Heritage range was also a major focus for the upgrade, with the introduction of Bluetooth control. The wireless technology enables one-to-one adjustment or the opportunity for luminaires to communicate in a small, closed network, with no need for specialised central control modules, thus opening up greater levels of controllability for smaller-scale Energyapplications.efficiency was another key consideration, and the upgraded luminaires now achieve up to 180 lumens per watt, representing a 20% increase compared to existing Finally,options.the upgraded range also sees the addition of a new product, Windsor Urban – a highperformance, traditionally styled lantern. Inspired by the company’s flagship heritage luminaires and offering a low whole-life cost, the durable aluminium lantern is ideal for large-scale projects.

Alan Grant, Design & Development Director at DW Windsor, commented: “DW Windsor has been a trusted brand for over 45 years. With these improvements, we’re spearheading the industry’s shift towards warmer colour temperatures while also providing flexible connectivity options for greater control. All of these improvements contribute towards a more efficient and sustainable product that will benefit clients and end-users alike.” DW Windsor’s Heritage range spans from traditional Victorian-style lanterns with authentic aesthetics to more contemporary, mid-century luminaires, offering unparalleled efficiency and performance for period applications.

4) Install lights built from durable materials Sourcing the right materials results in maintaining good quality lights for longer, suiting your environment, physically and visually. Brass or copper lights are naturally durable and look elegant, lasting for years with little maintenance. Copper will darken to blend in with rustic natural surroundings.

Marine grade stainless steel and anodised aluminium lights are smart contemporary choices and highly weatherproof.

5) Consider Solar: zero emissions, zero running costs & renewable energy Lumena have revolutionised solar lighting in the UK with the Pro Solar range. These high quality, bright solar lights have up-to 5yrs warranty and work well in UK weather. They have impressive outputs, illumination times and charging capacity. Incorporated long life LEDs, panels and batteries guarantee 365 day illumination. You can also experiment with positioning prior to final installation.

1) Plan ahead Consider lighting early within a project to make installation as straightforward as possible and to gauge best position and quantity. 12v, mains 240v and solar power supplies all have their own benefits.

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The Summer-Autumn transition drives the national passion to spend more time making garden improvements, often with the help from landscape professionals for fantastic results. Demand for higherend outdoor living products has increased, prompting companies to invest in sustainable hardscaping materials and environmentally conscious products such as solar technology. Outdoor lighting is no exception, with design and innovation at an all-time high, with improved sustainability, technology, durability and function. Outdoor lighting completely transforms a space, with the most popular seasonal lighting applications being: decking, pergolas, steps, walls and planters. Use the following checklist to make the most of your space:

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2) Use 12v low voltage lighting & LEDs where possible Lumena highly recommends using 12v lights instead of mains power. Easy & safe installation, suited to damp conditions. LED lighting is highly efficient and has become an industry standard across many types of lighting.

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Be sure to light up the garden with pathway lighting to lead the way to a door or car in safety. Distinctive Lighting has a great range of pedestals, bollards and lamp-posts to provide outdoor decorative lighting solutions, including fixtures suitable for saline coastal conditions. Laydown the landscaping lighting infrastructure to bring out the best in feature trees, architectural shrubs and garden ornaments. Distinctive lighting have a number of landscape lighting 12v products to bring gardens alive and create a dining space with a Pergola to hang an outdoor chandelier or ceiling fan with light. For more inspirational ideas; visit the Distinctive Lighting showroom (GU34 2QJ) where you will find more than 500 exterior lighting models on display. The variety of choice is unrivalled.

“We have solutions for all types of gardens – from staircase lighting for multi-level gardens, sleek bollard-style lamps for those tight spots and gorgeous hanging lights for balconies and decking areas – all of which will ensure your garden can be enjoyed from balmy summer nights into warm autumn evenings.”

Autumn might be upon us. But that doesn’t mean we need to bid farewell to outdoor entertaining. Luxury online retailer Naken.co.uk has curated an outdoor lighting collection which means we can enjoy our exterior spaces for longer.

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Whether you want to create a carnival feel with festoon lights, add some industrial vibes with a chunky wall light or inject a little quirkiness with an attention-grabbing piece, this collection has something for every style. Brendon Haxby, cofounder of Naken.co.uk, said: “Outdoor illumination can sometimes be an afterthought but done correctly, a well-considered lighting scheme will add not only style but make your outdoor space more versatile throughout the changing seasons.

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Join the best at SALTEX 2022 and hear directly from industry leaders, technical specialists, and experts from across the industry. Sustainability and environmental issues will star in the Learning LIVE sessions, with leading speakers from throughout the industry booked to appear. Learning LIVE provides support, insight, and real solutions to key industry issues delivered by an impressive lineup of expert speakers. With over 30 sessions attacking key issues for the grounds care industry including pay, career development, how to negotiate in the workplace and funding available from sports clubs – there is a session for everyone. And this is all alongside the opportunity to network with industry colleagues and make new connections while viewing the very latest from over 400 brands, showcasing products in three halls across two days at the centrally located venue – Birmingham NEC. Join the best and register now for Europe’s largest FREE sports turf, amenities and landscaping trade exhibition. Visit saltex.org.uk and register now for your FREE ticket. Get involved! #SALTEX2022

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SALTEX, Europe’s largest FREE sports turf, amenities, and landscaping trade exhibition, proves Britain’s exhibition scene is back to pre-Covid levels with international exhibitors and visitors from over 40 countries now signed up to attend. Such overwhelming overseas support for the show which runs from 02-03 November at Birmingham NEC, shows the strength of this event, now in its 76th year, and it’s a great indication that Britain is back to being fully open for business as exhibitors and visitors travel from as far afield as ButAustralia.what is it about SALTEX that is generating such international interest? Francesco Dotto, president of GrAssMed, the Mediterranean Groundsman Association, tweeted: “[SALTEX] is the most important green fair in Europe, for real professionals, but also for those who to approach sustainable and serious green.” He refers to, of course, the show’s focus on sustainability and the environment, key topics at this year’s show featuring prominently in the Learning LIVE seminars, with the show bringing together the best in the business from around the world and the most effective products and innovations to help tackle current issues.

SGL, manufacturers of grass growth products such as grow lighting systems and data monitoring tools based in The Netherlands – is just one of many international businesses exhibiting at this year’s SALTEX

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Geoff continued: “A key component of SALTEX is the show’s Learning LIVE sessions. These presentations have been designed to provide support, insight, and real solutions to key industry issues, including those relating to sustainability and the environment and we have a growing line-up of impressive expert Thespeakers.”SALTEX 2022 Learning LIVE schedule this year has been extended to over 30 sessions, with additional papers attacking the key issues for the grounds care industry of pay, career development, how to negotiate in the workplace and how to find out about the millions of pounds of grant funding available from sports clubs.

Over 400 brands will be on show at Birmingham NEC from 2-3 November 2022

Geoff Webb, CEO of the Grounds Management Association, says: “There promises to be a diverse visitor profile this year, we know there are visitors from over 26 countries already. We had a good show last year with our post-show visitor survey, showing that 83 percent of attendees rated SALTEX 2021 overall as excellent, very good or good, and 67 percent of those saying they attended specifically to purchase new products or services, and 84 percent either had full purchasing responsibility or contributed to the process. These are great stats, but we knew that it was post pandemic and people were longing to get out and meet up again but to continue this momentum is really encouraging.”

This is certainly a view shared by SGL, manufacturers of grass growth products such as grow lighting systems and data monitoring tools based in The Netherlands – and just one of many international businesses exhibiting at this year’s show.

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SALTEX does not disappoint and registering for a FREE ticket to Europe’s largest sports turf, amenities and landscaping trade exhibition has never been easier thanks to the event’s new website. Learning LIVE sessions are a key draw for visitors visiting SALTEX

Matthew Williams, national account manager UK and Ireland at CompoExpert, said: “European visitors come to SALTEX because they recognise it as the best golf and groundsmanship event in Europe.”

The International Greenkeepers Association will again have a presence at SALTEX with members from around the world registering to visit. Among these is Daryl Davidson, head groundsman at Sydney University, who is excited to be making the journey: “This is a great opportunity to catch up with a heap of new and old friends from our great industry,” it was he says, “an easy decision to jump on board”.

For visitors keen to confirm their attendance at this show which is promising to be its biggest and best yet, find out more about SALTEX 2022 and register online www.saltex.org.ukat

And it’s not just international exhibitors who are signed up for the show, overseas visitors’ enthusiasm for SALTEX is at an all-time high too.

Derk Pelle, content marketeer at SGL, confirms the reason they attend is because “SALTEX is an inspiring, international event where turf professionals come together to exchange knowledge and learn about the latest innovations in the industry and engage with turf professionals face-to-face.”

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The latest advance from manufacturer Hozelock-Exel, which follows extensive trialling, further enhances operator safety and protection to include cushioned strapping on Cooper Pegler’s Classic and Series 2000 knapsack models.

“This is a global initiative,” says Allan Wainwright, Hozelock-Exel’s UK Sales Manager, “which aims to make our knapsack brands fully inclusive for all spray operatives.”

The cushioned strapping is introduced at a time when more sports venues and amenity sites are reducing the quantity of treatment liquids they apply in a bid to improve their green credentials.

Golf course greens teams report they are using knapsacks increasingly for spot-spray weed control, a practice that cuts the quantity of liquid applied Moresignificantly.knapsack hand spraying raises the importance of operator comfort to new levels, therefore. “Those who spend a full day knapsack spraying will find the new cushioned straps more comfortable,” Allan adds, “reducing the stresses and strains possible on the body during extensive sessions in the field.”

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Professional knapsack specialists Cooper Pegler are introducing padded straps to its Classic and Series 2000 models to heighten operator comfort and limit body strain during use. Many of the go-to knapsack models across the popular brand include ergonomically tailored harnesses to channel loading forces in a way that limits stresses on the body.

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The strapping is understood to be available on new knapsacks from March 2023 but models already in use can be retrofitted with the accessory once launched. Visitors to Saltex 2022 will be able try out knapsacks fitted with the cushioned straps on the HozelockExel stand, F125.

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Sovereign is one of the largest providers of outdoor play equipment in the UK. Over the years we have successfully transformed over 10,000 outdoor environments into imaginative play and learning zones, which are enjoyed by an estimated two million children every year. We offer a wide range of commercial play equipment, perfect for any setting. From imaginative and adventurous play to outdoor furniture and sports equipment, Sovereign caters for children and young people of all ages and abilities.

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HavingEtc.this information helps with day to day maintenance, planning and scheduling, but it can also inform major infrastructure decisions when building new facilities, deciding on a new pitch construction or planning a Informingtournament.decisions is also applicable to consultants who use testing kits and GrasPro to provide informed improvement plans, support grounds team and benchmark pitch progress.

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The Advantages of Moving Data Online The main advantage of moving data online is accessibility. It’s there whenever you need it, wherever you are. With a system like GrasPro, all of your information is in categories, so it’s quick to find exactly what you need. No more rummaging around notebooks or figuring out what’s the right spreadsheet. Once you’re set up, you really see the benefit of quickly accessing your categorised data, setting and measuring KPIs, and being able to share information with your grounds team, coaches and facility managers instantly. This benefits everything from sharing notes related to upcoming fixtures and quickly comparing and analysing using graphically presented graphs, charts and tables.

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The second vital role of pitch data is decision making and change. Having comprehensive pitch usage and quality data goes a long way to informing the future of your pitches. How many games can they take in one week? When do they need to be aerated? How much water do they need?

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Data has always been a part of professional sports turf. For decades grounds people have made notes on paper about their maintenance. As time passed, the paper turned into spreadsheets and has evolved into online pitch management platforms such as GrasPro. This shift has been down to advancements in pitch technology and the expectations that come with it. Simply put, to get the best out of their investment, pitch managers need to know precisely what is going on with their pitches. Using a data management system to do this helps collect and track that data and allows for enhanced decision-making and early detection of issues using historical data. As an industry, we are still in the relatively early stages of data platforms, but they have already made an impact; below, we look at the six vital roles of pitch management systems in the future of turf.

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The Ability to Bring all of your Data Under One Platform The popularity of data collection can be seen in its availability. If you buy a weather station or grow lights, they will typically come with data collection software. Whilst this is helpful for that particular tool, you can lose the benefit of having all of your data in one place. A solution for this is using an independent platform like GrasPro, which has the largest range of data categories available. Having all of your info in one place means you can analyse and report on it in conjunction with other data to deliver the big picture you need.

What’s the Future of Pitch Management Systems? A significant role in the future of pitch management platforms is development. Automating the data collection is the next logical step in making it a more efficient process. This can include everything from automatic water readings to machinery sensors that track machines’ usage. Eventually, this can lead to automatically generated daily, weekly and monthly reports for a truly streamlined process that delivers everything you need to know.

Data is a Team Effort This one is less about the vital role of data and more about the team using it. Gathering data regularly is crucial for analysis, and it is a team effort. With everyone involved – whether at the same facility or venues across the globe – having a group of people adding to a system provides more comprehensive data. It also has the added benefit of engaging those collecting. It helps them understand a bit more about how what they are doing is making a difference, and this can be especially helpful in educating new staff. Making Pitch Maintenance a Green Machine It’s already proven that collecting data is vital for sustainable turf maintenance, and the importance will only grow in significance. In 2020 The Sustainability Report published by Touchline stated 83% of football fans care if their clubs impact the environment. The report also found that sustainable stadiums cost 31% less to operate. When it comes to pitch maintenance, working sustainably can be done simply by only using exactly the amount of water and fertiliser you need, not spraying on windy days or by finding the optimum amount of time to use grow lights etc. The savings this can make whilst helping the environment are considerable and, in some cases, can even lead to finances being available to purchase battery powered mowers.

The NEW top of the range Z9 183id zero-turn, proven by landscape professionals, will fulfil all your commercial requirements. With extremely wide double wheels, the Z9 has been developed to effortlessly tackle even the steepest slopes up to 25° / 46%. The ability to control all four wheels with a steering wheel and steerable front wheels, an exclusive offering by Cub Cadet in the commercial sector, minimises the turf being churned up by the wheels. The patented SyncroSteer® technology means that even the less experienced operators can benefit from the ease of use and amazing manoeuvrability of this machine. The Z9 reduces mowing time by up to 10% compared to lap bar mowers, provides greater hillside stability, enhanced traction on uneven terrain as well as mowing in straighter lines.

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Cub Cadet, the proven innovator of zero-turn technology, has created the industry’s strongest line up of zero-turn riders – whether you are a landscape professional looking for a machine that can handle any terrain or a small business owner looking for a machine for your customers large lawn maintenance. You can book a demo of our machines by finding your nearest dealer at www.cubcadet.co.uk or contact Cub Cadet on 01869 363677. Once tried. Never forgotten. Z9 – Top of the range professional zero-turn

It powers through the thickest grass in one pass at maximum speeds of up to 12mph meaning you can do the job quicker. The high lift Marbain blades with a blade tip speed up to 18,500 fpm and the 3” total blade overlap will ensure that you always get a tight consistent cut. The frame and axle on the Z9 floats as the machine moves, allowing the multi-reinforced steel deck to follow the shape of the terrain and avoid scalping. The cutting deck can be adjusted at the touch of a button.

Comfort is at the forefront of the machine’s design. Your operators can experience a smooth ride all day long thanks to the exclusive air-ride seat and isolated dampening system on the Z9 – meaning they are working in vibration-controlled comfort, lessening downtime for your business. Angled back adjustments, padded armrest and lumbar support give added Idealprotection.forcommercial

Themaintenance.opencontinuous tubular lightweight steel frame is designed for strength and durability. The hinged/removable floor pan allows quick and easy access to the welded, all round reinforced AeroForce Max™ mowing deck and engine for ease of maintenance.

With a large cutting width of 60”/152cm, the machine puts owner/ operator comfort at the forefront of its design with a premium high-back seat with armrests and adjustable suspension for fatigue-free working.

The Kawasaki EFI engine provides the consistent power you need to get the job done and maximise your work-day – reducing the downtime which could cost you both time and money. The petrol engine benefits from having reduced fuel usage, while the 2 x 34 litre tanks gives you ability to operate all day.

The latest steering lever lap bar technology combined with the extremely robust construction of heavy-duty components and high-performance engines makes the machine the ideal professional machines for large lawn

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A powerful Kohler EFI V-Twin dual cylinder engine gives the machine the power to mow up to 15,000 m²h.

users, the Z9 has everything and more that you would expect from a quality professional machine - ultimate performance, comfort and durability that delivers a fast, premium cut time and time again. You’ll also benefit from a warranty of 3 year or up to 1000 hours (whichever comes first) for commercial and private use.

The XZ7 L152i is ideal for mowing rolling hills, with its outstanding stability on slopes, and around obstacles, with its effortless manoeuvrability. Even on the most difficult lawns the spring-mounted suspension on the front wheels ensure a smooth ride with less vibration.

XZ7 – Designed for every challenge The Award-winning design of the XZ7 L152i from Cub Cadet redefines the zero-turn mowing experiencewith enhanced strength, re-imagined comfort and a best-in-class cut.

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The new models in the XZ6 range, due to launch in May 2022, will give you unmatched steering capabilities in challenging terrains. The industryleading SyncroSteer® technology for full control of the front wheels, combined with powerful Cub Cadet and Kawasaki engines makes the XZ6 series the ideal machines for large lawn maintenance if you prefer the ease of a steering wheel.

With 3 cutting widths available from 107cm / 42” through to 127cm / 50” and a maximum mowing area of 11,500 m²h and speed of 7 mph these machines will provide the ideal solution for your large mowing jobs. You’ll be able to mow in comfort for hours due to the high back premium seat and mow slopes up to 20° / 36%.

At Cub Cadet we trust our new XZ7 L152i to perform with maximum durability and robustness and offer a warranty of 3 years or up to 500 working hours (whichever comes first) – for commercial or private use as well as offering a dealership service that delivers true advantages to you and your business.

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The award winning continuous lightweight tubular steel frame is designed for strength and durability. A fabricated mowing deck ensures unsurpassed mowing performance.

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Our unique zero-turn riders with a traditional steering wheel provide you with amazing manoeuvrability and full control of the front wheels.

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The new XZ6 range will be steering you forward during 2022. Our large range means that both professionals and business owner alike can find their ideal zero-turn machine; whether they are looking for a serious bit of kit to mow steep slopes or to mow their customers large lawns… Cub Cadet have got you covered this year and every year going forward. For more information and to book a demo go to www.cubcadet.co.uk or contact Cub Cadet on 01869 363677.

The XZ7 L152i from Cub Cadet. Professional grade power for your business and your lawns.

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To keep pace with the requirement for more frequent topdressing, the club purchased a Rink DS800 delivered by Charlies Groundcare, in the spring of 2022. The DS800 features a 0.8m3 hopper capacity, variable spreading widths of between 2m and 12m, and spreading thicknesses of 0.5 to 15mm for optimal versatility and effectiveness. “Previously, we were using a fertiliser spinner which did the job but was very small and meant repeated trips backwards and forwards to the shed to collect material which was ¾ of a mile away from the furthest green! We looked at a couple of different models of

To complement the Rink, Ascott also purchased a Redexim Speedbrush which Andrew says is proving to be a brilliant piece of equipment – not just for working in dressing. “We’re finding more and more things to do with the Speedbrush, from dispersing clippings to clearing moisture and standing the plant up on the surrounds to improve the quality of cut. All of this, together with the increase in topdressing are already making a huge difference to the course.”

“The time it now takes us to get around all 18 greens has more than halved, and as a small team of just three, it frees up all-important labour to be working on other tasks. It’s already completed one pass in April and where we would normally do just one more in September, we’ve actually decided to do an additional dressing on all 18 greens mid-summer as well as some work on the tees and surrounds which would just not have been feasible before.”

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The arrival of a Rink and Speedbrush from Redexim has transformed topdressing for the team at Arscott Golf Club – turning a task that would have previously taken 14 hours into one that’s complete in just four! The labour-savings and convenience brought about by their new DS800 now means that Head Greenkeeper Andrew Lewis can topdress more frequently and in more areas around the site, bringing further benefit to the condition of the Shropshire Andrewcourse.

Matt Lewis of Charlies Groundcare (left) with Arscott GC Head Greenkeeper Andrew Lewis www.redexim.com disc spreader and opted for the Rink because of its size, reliability and the fantastic back-up support from the team at Charlies.”

has been at Arscott since it opened in 1992 and was part of the original team that converted the agricultural land into an 18-hole golf course. Together with changes to the course, Andrew has seen changes in trends and maintenance techniques over the years – topdressing included. “Where we would have previously been putting two ton’s down on a green and working it in, now it’s all about little and often dressings that work down in just a couple of days.”

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Caring for the lawn Mowing a lawn, is also taking care of it. You will get the best results if you use a high cutting blade speed and low driving speed. If the grass isn’t too long and dense, you can increase the driving speed without any real negative effect on the cut.

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more effective cutting and a proper discharge of clippings. But it’s also important to remember to start with a high cutting height and reduce that down until the grass is as short as you’d like it. Any grass over 6 inches long (15cm) should be mowed at least twice at different lower cutting heights.

For longer grass, you should reduce the driving speed to ensure you get

With the launch of the EGO ZT4200E-L Z6 Zero-Turn Ride-On (ZTR) Mower, Vince Brauns, Group Product Manager of EGO, shares his top tips for getting the most out of a ride-on mower. A ride-on mower can offer various mowing opportunities! With the launch of the Z6, the world’s first battery-platform compatible zeroturn ride-on, those possibilities continue to grow. But to make the most of a ride-on mower, users should remember the following important tips...

For the healthiest lawns, it’s best for you to mow more often once it has achieved moderate growth.

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Check everything before any cut As always, you should read the manual before using any new rideon mower, to ensure you are familiar with every aspect of the machine. After that, it’s important to check that the blades are sharp for a clean cut and professional finish to your lawn, especially if you’ve got tall grass that needs cutting.

Remember to remove stones, sticks, wires, and other objects on the lawn which could damage the mower’s cutting blades or motors. If damage does accidentally happen, you should safely inspect the mower for any damage before starting back on the lawn.

To achieve a healthy lawn, you should cut off only one-third or less of the total length of the grass. In cooler months, it’s recommended to keep a lawn around 1.5 to 2 inches long (3.8cm to 5cm). But during warmer months, you want to increase this to between 2 to 3-1/4 inches (3.8cm to 10cm).

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In the event the tyres lose traction at any point, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.

The ZT4200E-L is the world’s first zero-turn ride-on lawnmower that is compatible with EGO’s awardwinning battery system. It can be powered by any combination of EGO 56V ARC Lithium Batteries which can be charged by the industry’s fastest 1600W charger that is capable of charging up to six batteries at once.

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To find out more about the ZT4200E-L Z6 Ride-On Mower and all of EGO’s latest range of mowers, visit https://egopowerplus.co.uk/products/mowers

Mow cautiously and never drive near drop-offs, ditches and embankments for obvious reasons. It’s tempting but you should always drive slowly without suddenly changing speed or direction. You should also consider whether to mulch, side-discharge or collect grass cuttings as most good ride-ons will give you a choice of all three. Bagging is usually the preferred method for domestic lawns. It means you can cut in almost any weather, and it helps to remove weed seeds from the lawn. Mulching, on the other hand, allows you to return nutrients back to the lawn so is ideal for those that are looking a little unhealthy. It also allows the lawn to retain moisture, prevents weed growth and helps to keep the soil temperature even. Side discharge allows for a faster cut but can sometimes throw seeds or clippings into flowerbeds or on to nearby paths. Take care on the slopes

The ZT4200E-L can reach speeds of 8MPH and can cover 3 acres on a single charge with six 10Ah batteries.

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Riders should try not to turn on a slope, but if it’s necessary, do it carefully and always turn downhill.

Ultimately, you shouldn’t mow any slope they feel uncomfortable on – if it doesn’t look or feel safe, it’s probably not!

Sloping terrain can be dangerous to operate on. Remain cautious when working on a slope. For safety, avoid mowing slopes that are steeper than 15 degrees.

When mowing on a slope, mow up and down and never across. It’s advised to avoid stopping on a slope but if you absolutely must, use the parking brake. And when restarting the mower, you should use the lowest possible speed.

During the cut While on a ride-on mower, new or thick grass requires a narrower cut or a higher cutting height. Tall and thick grass can hide obstacles, so be sure to check that there’re no holes, rocks, bumps and hidden objects that could damage the machine or indeed yourself, other people or pets and animals that might be within its Wevicinity.also recommend not cutting wet grass unless you have to as you can lose control of the mower and cause damage to it when the wheels sink into the soft lawn. (Wet grass also sticks to the underside of the deck and prevents proper bagging or mulching of grass clippings).

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“The EVO was installed in July by our local dealer Thurlow Nunn Standen and Julian Cullis of GreenMech, who delivered some outstanding training to the team that was on a par with – if not better than, some of the official woodchipper courses available. Although we’ve only had it a few weeks, the operators love it! The first major thing they commented on was the ease of manoeuvrability and access, meaning we can position the 205D exactly where we are working which saves a lot of time. Secondly, the feed rate is drastically quicker with this machine… the teams just can’t keep up with it!”

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“There isn’t really much the team haven’t been impressed with. The build quality is fantastic and from a usability perspective, you can tell that GreenMech have really thought about what the operator wants and needs from a woodchipper.”

Matt adds, “This EVO 205D will be fundamental to our new willow replanting and rotation programme which will help give us the quantity of wood and chip we need to continue our sustainable site management programme.” www.greenmech.co.uk

The Babraham Research Campus, one of the UK’s leading locations for academic and commercial bioscience, have taken delivery of an EVO 205D SAFE-Trak to keep pace with the site’s demand for wood chip and weed suppressant. The 100-acre campus sits within an additional 360 acres of estate land, maintained by Estates and Waste Manager Matt Antrobus and two ground teams – all of whom have been mightily impressed with the power, performance and build quality of their new woodchipper from GreenMech’s EVO series.

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