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World’s greatest The Chelsea Flower Show

few weeks have been ideal

panoramic views from the

has become one of the

conditions for extremely

top of the Tower, the current

Mode, a new porcelain

most celebrated annual

healthy weed growth. We

working farm and the 450-

paving collection offering

events in the world and

continue our series on

acre wider estate (p40).

a state of the art design

the world’s greatest

tackling plants that grow in

showcase for horticultural

the wrong place (p33)

A prestigious London

choice for customers

restaurant transformed its

looking for the most

excellence, attracting

Research recognises

terrace with iconic views of

contemporary of outdoor

visitors and exhibitors

the valuable contribution

London thanks to artificial

spaces (p44).

from across the globe.

urban meadows make

grass (p38).

Since its beginning, the

Have a good month !

to biodiversity, for the

show has gone from strength

conservation of bees and

to strength. It has grown

other pollinating insects.

from 244 exhibitors in 1913

We look at some of the new

to over 500 today, including

developments in this field

gardens, nurseries, floristry,

(p30).

educational displays and

Sissinghurst Castle was

trade stands.

the backdrop for a diverse

Today the show attracts

history; from the astonishing

165,000 visitors. We provide

time as a prison in the 1700s,

a preview of some of the

to being a home to the

major gardens (p20).

women’s land army.

Without any doubt the last

We take in the vast

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News

Four new officers The Association of Play

Executive Committee are

Industries (API) has

Andrew Sparrow of Fenland

appointed four new

Leisure Products Helen

Executive Committee

Jones, of RTC Safety Surfacing

members following its

and Alasdair Wellwood,

recent Annual General

of Russell Play. Helen and

Meeting.

Alasdair are serving a second

Rob Baker, Managing Director at Proludic has

term of office. API Chair Michael

worked in the play industry

Hoenigmann, Director

for 24 years. Mark Grace, UK

of Jupiter Play remains in

Sales Director at HAGS SMP.

position until 2017.

Charlie Howard, Managing

He says: “Our mission is

Director of Wicksteed

to improve children’s lives

Playgrounds has five years’

by providing well-designed,

play industry experience.

high-quality play spaces

Tim Lacey is Managing

that meet the specific needs

Director of Playforce with

of local communities. We

two years’ play industry

continue to campaign at the

experience.

highest levels for recognition

Existing members of the

of the value of play.”

No bank crises Green-tech has supplied

undertaking a project of this

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the materials to stabilise

nature and scale. In just over

part of a river bank in

two weeks they installed

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Addis Garden Design, a

Green-tech and filled with

professional garden design

150 tonnes of stone, Trinter

and planting company was

mesh, also supplied by

commissioned to stabilise

Green-tech, was used to

a river bank at the bottom

form new banking and larger

of a domestic garden in the

rocks were bought in to form

village of Brawby, located in

a new beach.

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Jordan Webster, Greentech told The Landscaper “This was a great

40metres in length, which

project to be involved with

led down to a fast flowing

and is a great example

river. The bank had started

of the differing type of

to erode and the client

landscaping enquiries that

needed to prevent further

Green-tech receives. We

erosion to the banking and

were able to offer advice,

subsequently their garden.

recommendations and co-

Addis Garden Design

ordinate deliveries to suit

worked with the

the specific timescales and

Environment Agency to get

overcome the challenges

the full planning permission

that this type of project

that was required for

presents.”

30/04/2015 09:01

News

New partners Polaris has announced an

Round 2 of the GP2 Series in

of Operations Dave Stubbs

that we will be using at the

a new partnership with

Barcelona.

commented “We are

GP2 race events we are keen

The two parties are also

delighted with our new

to explore joint promotional

exploring some innovative

found partnership with

activities and look forward to

manufactures and markets

activation plans which may

Polaris. It’s clear that we

attending some of the Polaris

innovative and high quality

well include Status’ drivers

speak the same language

off-road racing during the

off-road vehicles including

swapping their GP2 and

when it comes to speed,

season.”

ATVs, Polaris Rangers, RZRs,

GP3 cars for some off-road

reliability and being the best.

snowmobiles, motorcycles

activity.

Alongside the Polaris ORV

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Status Grand Prix. Polaris designs, engineers,

and electric hybrids. The

Polaris Marketing

company will support Status

Specialist Sarah Johnson

Grand Prix by supplying the

told The Landscaper “Polaris

team with a top of the range

is delighted to become an

Polaris Sportsman 850 ORV.

Official Partner of Status

The powerful machine will

Grand Prix, especially with

be used by the team at all

our shared involvement in

European GP2 rounds to

the sport, with the Polaris

transport pit equipment and

factory racing team taking

personnel between the F1

the lead in promoting off-

pitlane and GP2 paddock.

road racing this year.”

The Sportsman debut is at

Status Grand Prix Head

UK’s smallest A project to reinstate the

Scotland where its only food

UK’s smallest butterfly

plant, Kidney Vetch, grows.

back onto Scottish coast

Amanda Dorans,

has been launched in

greenkeeper at Dundonald

Ayrshire. Stretching

Links esplained “The

from Irvine to Girvan, the

success of the project was

project aims to create a

dependent on finding

corridor of Kidney Vetch

a source of high quality

in which the Small Blue

Kidney Vetch seed, and we

butterfly can thrive.

are pleased to have been

The Small Blue (Cupido

supported by Germinal who

minimus) is the UK’s

donated enough seed to

smallest butterfly. With a

create a suitable habitat.”

16mm wingspan its small size makes it vulnerable to climatic and habitat changes. Although classed as not threatened, the its status is declining, with the main colonies located in southern England and northwest

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News

Ban update The Horticultural Trades

treating insect pests and

have been fully assessed,

Association has announced

their favourable human and

rigorously tested and carry

to fully support the work

a Neonicotinoids update

environmental safety profile,

very clear instructions for

and aims of the National

on the current ban

especially when compared

safe application. Customers

Pollinator Initiative and

position.

to the older products they

may ask about their safety

the commitment to

replaced. They play a critical

and the danger to bees and

researching the science

instructions withdrawing

role in modern integrated

there is currently insufficient

behind neonicotinoids and

the use and sale of three

pest management programs

scientific evidence to form

pollinator health. More work

neonicotinoids, namely

by targeting specific pests

a clear informed opinion

remains to be done on wider

imidacloprid, thiamethoxam

while helping to preserve

on this.

environmental causes of bee

and clothianidin, due

beneficial insects. A number

to concerns about their

of neonicotinoid products

the government, HTA, NFU

alternative controls to limit

potential impacts on bees.

that pose little or no harm

and RHS - all of which are

the damage currently being

The UK government did not

to beneficial insects or bees

engaged in Defra’s National

suffered by growers.

support this ban because the

are still available for amateur

Pollinator Strategy and

scientific evidence was not

sale including Multirose,

acknowledge the need

announced that it will start

deemed adequate.

Provado, Bug Clear and Rose

for more research to be

a review of the evidence

Clear. At present, it remains

carried out. This includes

towards the end of May 2015

widely adopted because

legal to continue to sell these

research into alternatives to

and the HTA will continue to

of their effectiveness in

products. These products

neonicotinoids.

monitor developments.

In 2013, the EU issued

Neonicotinoids have been

This is the view held by

The HTA will continue

decline and research into

The EU has recently

World Naked Gardening Day Skydiving fundraisers

imagination. The ‘naked’

year when a naked

took the plunge for

skydivers were part of the

photo shoot for World

You can still donate at:

Perennial on World Naked

infamous Grubby Gardeners

Naked Gardening Day

perennial.org.uk/events/

Gardening Day

gang who shot to fame last

led to appearances on

skydive-for-perennial/

A team of high-flying fundraisers took to the skies on Saturday 2 May skydiving to raise money for Perennial, the charity that is dedicated to helping horticulturists in need. The team of ten brave thrill-seekers leapt out of a plane at 10,000 ft over Beccles, Norfolk and have so far raised, with Gift Aid, over £4,000 for HortAid 2015, smashing their individual fundraising targets. To mark World Naked Gardening Day, some of the skydivers wore nakedlook flesh coloured morph suits that left little to the

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national media.

News

Plant success

Made for sportsturf

The list of exhibitors at this

varieties from over 100 UK

year’s HTA National Plant

growers all under one roof.

Show continues to grow

With its back to basics

with the latest additions

approach to exhibiting, the

being Taylor’s Bulbs,

show focuses purely on plants

Kapiteyn, Cobbins Nursery,

at the best time of the year for

Agrumi Ltd, Horticulture

visitors to plan their ranges

Development Company,

for the following season.

Parker’s Nurseries Ltd,

The New Plant Awards,

Skylark Nurseries,

more of a problem to human

species as part of the urban

many locations throughout

from around the world since

activities than imported

pollinator’s project; led

the UK, beekeepers observed

Roman times, evidence

species as any gardener or

by Bristol University in

that the Euroflor Honey

is weak that alien species

farmer knows.

collaboration with Leeds,

mix gave very positive

Reading and Edinburgh

results in helping with the

universities.

conservation of the rare

do harm to ecosystems; Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam being

‘Alien species very localised’

the widely quoted examples

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Thousands of insects

native black honey bee, this

that visited both native

was also evident in the 2014

Biodiversity

Bristol University student catching insects

sowings at Paignton Zoo. In defence of native species, specific plant/insect associations may require

countries and continents,

UK nor European legislative

grasses. It is for this reason

ensuring increased genetic

requirement but explains

that the Euroflor range is

biodiversity.

the failure of many native

supplied as 100% flowers

meadows that rely on locally

with no added grasses. If you

sourced seed.

want flowers, sow flowers,

Since 2010, Euroflor urban

certain species to be present

meadows distributed in the

in specific biotopes, but this

UK by Rigby Taylor have

is not the realm of urban

become leaders in the field,

meadows give the best

planting.

drawing on over 20 years’

flowering performance,

experience from continental

perennial mixes will ensure

be obtained by visiting:

Europe. The mixes include

a consistent if reduced

 www.bristol.ac.uk/

annuals, biennials,

flower performance for a few

biology/research/ecological/

perennials, native and

years. The management of

community/pollinators/

horticultural species, spring

perennial urban meadows

Information on the

sowing, autumn sowing, low,

is more complex as they are

EuroFlor range of urban flower seed can be

‘Success is due to rigorous germination testing .’

Whilst annual urban

not flowers with grasses. Further information on the Pollinator’s project can

medium and tall growing

susceptible to inter-specific

Emphasis here would

mixes. Euroflor has received

competition especially from

obtained by visiting

be to manage the habitat

many positive testimonials

native ‘weed’ species and

 www.rigbytaylor.com

rather than focus attention

from local authorities across

on a particular flower species

the UK looking at ways to

and its aesthetic qualities,

maintain floral displays

in order to conserve a

with a reduced budget.

functional plant community.

Typically, urban meadows

The recommended use of

with a flowering period of

local genotypes in flower

4-6 months will incur an

meadows also appears

expenditure of just 15% of

to be an emotive subject

the cost of one display of

with little scientific basis.

bedding plants. Success

Pollen, be it carried by the

is also due to rigorous

wind or by insects, has the

germination testing of all the

ability of crossing counties,

species, which is neither a

Paignton Zoo - Peacock amongst the EuroFlor ‘Honey’ mix

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Weed Control

Foreign invaders You must not plant in the wild or cause certain invasive and non-native plants to grow in the wild. This can include moving contaminated soil or plant cuttings. If you do, you can be fined or sent to prison for up to two years! The most commonly found

Before burying non-native

invasive, non-native plants

invasive plant waste on your

include:

land check with the EA to see

Japanese knotweed Giant hogweed Himalayan balsam Rhododendron ponticum New Zealand pigmyweed (this is banned from sale)

if this is allowed.

You’re not legally obliged

You may need to inform

Japanese knotweed Find out about disposing of hazardous plant waste. A number of weeds are a

these weeds growing on your land, but you must: stop them spreading to agricultural land, particularly

danger to animals, or cause

grazing areas or land used

the EA a week before you

problems for agricultural

for forage, like silage and hay

intend to bury the plant

production if left to spread

waste.

unchecked.

Burn plants If you’re burning non-

If you allow these weeds to spread onto someone

The following weeds are controlled by law:

else’s property, Natural England could serve you with

to remove these plants or to

native invasive plant waste

Common ragwort

an enforcement notice. You

control them. However, if you

you must tell:

Spear thistle

can also be prosecuted if you

allow Japanese knotweed

• The EA at least a week

Creeping or field thistle

allow animals to suffer by

Broad-leaved dock

eating these weeds.

Curled dock

Control common ragwort

to grow onto other people’s property you could be

before • Your local environmental

prosecuted for causing a

health officer. If you’re

private nuisance.

burning privately as an

It’s not an offence to have

Common ragwort is the

individual, you don’t need

DISPOSE OF INVASIVE, NONNATIVE PLANTS Spray plants Spraying with herbicide is an effective treatment to

to do this but you should check with your local council that burning is allowed.

Dispose off-site safely Soil or plant material

stop invasive plants from

contaminated with non-

spreading. You will have to

native and invasive plants

re-spray. It usually takes:

can cause ecological damage

• Three years to treat

and may be classified as

Japanese knotweed until dormant • 15 years for giant

You must use a licensed waste carrier and an authorised landfill site (for

germinating.

your nearest site telephone:

When using some

03708 506 506).

• Make sure anyone

The following are classed as hazardous and may

spraying holds a

need to be dealt with by a

certificate of competence

specialist contractor:

for herbicide use or works

Soil contaminated with

under direct supervision

some persistent herbicides

of a certificate holder

(herbicides that don’t break

Bury plants

era

controlled waste.

hogweed seeds to stop

herbicides you may need to:

INJECTISYSTEMS N

singlen seadiscaotion

down)

The Stem Injection System is the most target specific, ecologically sound and effective solution for the eradication of Japanese Knotweed.

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Weed Control most commonly reported

or sent to prison for up to

the optimum temperature

weed and can seriously harm

two years.

of 98°C.

grazing livestock, including:

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can be utilised successfully

Cattle Horses

agency.gov.uk

Ponies Sheep If you burn ragwort you must use an on-

Cardley-wave systems as both an independent methodology or as part of

NON-CHEMICAL WEED CONTROL With widespread use

an integrated approach, enabling a successful, ecological, cost-effective approach to weed control.

A dandelion is a common plant all over the world, especially in Europe, Asia,

site biomass facility or

across Europe, one of the

permitted incinerator. If

most successful non-

you need to burn off-site

chemical weed control

operator to carry out deep

well-known example of a

you must contact the

solutions has been launched

cleansing duties when weeds

plant that is considered a

Environment Agency (EA)

by Lancashire based

are wiped out with the

weed in some contexts (such

to find a registered waste

company Cardley-Wave.

multi-functional capacity to

as lawns) but not a weed in

kill moss and remove gum

others (such as when it is

All units also enable the

and the Americas. It is a

management company.

The innovative range

You must not plant in

of manual and machine

and dirt making the overall

used as a leaf vegetable or

the wild or cause certain

mounted systems all offer

operation very cost-effective.

invasive and non-native

an environmentally friendly,

herbal medicine)

plants to grow in the wild.

non-chemical weed killing

This can include moving

strategy, eradicating the

Stem injecting Japanese

contaminated soil or plant

plant and exhausting the

Knotweed and hollow cane

cuttings.

root of the weed through

invasive plants using the

100% hot water, heated to

patented JK1000 injection

If you do, you can be fined

STEM INJECTING

Dandelions can spring up all over the place. If yoyu want to wipe them out, some cheap vodka will do the trick. Buy a big plastic bottle of

tool is controlled and

the cheap stuff and fill up a

specific to the target species.

decent spray bottle. When it’s

The equipment has been

sunny out, give each weed a

specifically designed for

couple squirts and it will start

herbicide application and

to shrivel up and die.

successfully tried and tested for over a decade Stem injection works by injecting a small measured dose of herbicide into each cane of the Japanese Knotweed infestation which allows the herbicide to

Of course, this will kill grass too, so don’t go spraying this all over your lawn - don’t drink it and watch out for intoxicated domestic ated animals This is probaly not the

translocate throughout the

most cost effective course of

roots and rhizome of the

action in the UK.

plant. On healthy vibrant plants, one correctly applied

risks damage to native plant

treatment is sufficient to

species and is a potential

eradicate the infestation.

threat to the environment.

Compared to stem

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As stem injection is

injection, there are many

specific to the target

draw backs to traditional

species, the treatment can

methods of chemical

be completed in all weather

treatments. Foliar application

conditions and near water

for example, is time

with the relevant applicator

consuming, less effective,

licences.

Weed Control regarded as the single

and development blog by

Anyone suffering from

cane invasive plants can be

Other species of hollow

most problematic invasive

NPTC qualified Dan Jones

an invasion of moss at their

succesfully treated by stem

species in the UK. Japanese

from Swansea University.

premises will be able to

injection including Giant

Knotweed will grow

Not only could it help

visit the new departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Hogweed and Himalayan

practically anywhere and

land managers identify

website where they will be

Balsam.

everywhere and is a frequent

problematic plants but it will

able to gain a comprehensive

problem for many land

also offer a fantastic insight

view of the problem. Advice

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managers. As more and

into the latest technologies

and information on how

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more seek to control the

and methods used to control

the company can help solve

(CWC) have launched two

plant species, Complete

invasive species.

the problem will also be

new services combined

Invasive Control offers a

Moss is a widespread

with new websites so that

solution by providing a

problem, especially for golf

end users can obtain a

comprehensive package of

clubs with paved terraces

new services, managing

comprehensive view of each

education, containment and

and paving, local authorities

director Ian Graham said:

of them.

management of this highly

with council properties,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;These two areas of our

destructive plant.

tennis courts and historic

business have seen a

properties with delicate

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The Complete Invasives

the removal of persistent

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brickworks; in fact anywhere

recent years. It is for that

invasive plants such

much more than just an

where the moss can be

reason that we are opening

as Giant Hogweed,

overview of its services.

hazardous to the public. Not

them to a wider audience;

Himalayan Balsam,

Visitors to the site will

only can it be dangerous but

our customers will now be

Ragwort, Rhododendron

be able to improve their

it is also unsightly. It is for

able to receive great advice

and in particular Japanese

knowledge base on invasive

these reasons that Complete

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Weed Control

Plan spring sprays for best control Amenity managers and

the Roundup. Perennial

contractors should plan

plants like thistles, nettles

weed control operations

and dandelions were late

carefully in catchy spring

to emerge from winter

weather, warns Monsanto,

dormancy this year. Seed

manufacturer of the

germination has been

market-leading Roundup

delayed due to cold soil

range of glyphosate

temperatures. Spraying by

herbicides.

the calendar can result in

Technical manager Manda

herbicide being applied

Sansom explains: “Following

before sufficient leaf area has

a long, cold winter the spring

emerged.”

of 2015 has seen pleasant

The variable weather

warm spells in April and early

can also slow the effects of

May but with high diurnal

herbicide applications.

temperature ranges and

“Even with good

overnight frosts. Applying

leaf coverage, low soil

glyphosate too early can lead

temperatures and high

to reduced weed control.”

diurnal air temperature

Ms Sansom points out

ranges resulting in slow

that understanding how

plant growth mean visible

glyphosate works can prove

symptoms can take up to

very helpful in understanding

four weeks rather than

how performance varies in

the expected 10-14 days.

different situations.

However, the end result will

“Glyphosate works by leaf uptake and translocation

Dandelion two weeks after spraying

be the same.” Dandelion four weeks after spraying

The latest development

to the growing points in

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Weed Control

Deadly to weeds but gentle on turf Rob Clare Course Manager

degrees of success. He

weed killing ingredients,

is a popular choice with

of Brough Golf Club,

is mindful that chemical

while at the same time has

greenkeepers and amenity

East Riding Yorkshire

control measures can often

a very low impact on the

groundsmen because it is an

is delighted with the

be tough on turf, and slow in

surrounding grass.”

effective weed killer despite

results of his weed control

killing weeds.

This is one of the many

very low application rates.

strengths of Holster XL. It is

Once sprayed it is absorbed

Holster XL to the greens

gentle on grass. This is an

through the leaf of the plant

selective systemic herbicide

last year knowing it’s a very

important factor to the golf

and rapidly translocates

Holster XL on his greens,

effective method of weed

and sports industry which

through the stem and

hardy weeds such as

control” said Rob. “The

has to maintain the aesthetics

ultimately to the roots, killing

Daisy, Slender Speedwell,

unexpected bonus is that

of the greens as well as

the weed.

Dandelion, Creeping

it has no damaging after

minimising

Buttercup and Clover have all

effects on the turf.”

surface

programme. After applying the

but disappeared. Like all turf professionals,

“We applied the Aitkens

Steve Hardwick is Aitkens

disturbance.

Sales advisor “I have worked

Holster XL can be

Rob Clare ( pictured) is

with Rob for many years

safely applied to

no stranger to the tricky

and although I know this

new grass after

question of tackling weeds.

product is effective in the

only two months

Over the years he has tried

fight against certain weeds.

growth.

many products with varying

It contains three powerful

Holster XL

Curse of groundsmen and greenkeepers Slender Speedwell

This weed spreads above

the plant. Fluroxypyr and

seeding just four weeks after

Veronica filiformis is a

ground via stolons, and

Florasulam move through the

application.

perennial problem weed

below ground by rhizomes

plant in both the xylem and

often encountered in

in the soil. It can tolerate

phloem vessels. This provides

rate of two litres per hectare

sports turf situations.

close mowing; spreads

effective distribution and

which means that it inputs

aggressively and can quickly

accumulation at the growing

some of the lowest levels

Groundsmen and

colonise large areas of turf.

points in both shoots and

of active ingredients in the

Greenkeepers alike with its

It can also multiply after

roots.

market.

invasive and dominating

mowing if the clippings are

characteristics and is

not boxed off, as the cut

effectively and safely

environmentally sensitive

resistant to many selective

stems can regenerate.

applied to young turf at, or

option that can be used in a

after, the second leaf stage

wide variety of turf situations,

It is the curse of

herbicides and therefore

Cabadex combines two

The herbicide can be

It carries a low application

This makes for an

difficult to control – but not

active ingredients with

(approximately eight weeks

including application on

for Headlands’ Cabadex

different modes of action

after sowing) and allows re-

immature turf areas.

The herbicide has been

that provide both leaf and

known for its ability to control

root uptake. Fluroxypyr is

difficult species including

an auxinic herbicide that

Yarrow, Daisy and White

enters plants via the leaves

Clover on both established

and disrupts normal growth

and young turf. Successful

functions. Florasulam

trials over the last few years

however, can enter via the

also led to label approval for

roots as well as the foliage,

use in combatting Slender

helping to ensure complete

Speedwell.

distribution throughout

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Artificial Grass

Babylon

Sky high London restaurant terrace gets a fresh new look A prestigious London

three themed

restaurant transformed its

Gardens that

terrace with iconic views

make up The Roof

of London thanks to a

Gardens one floor

LazyLawn installation.

below.

Babylon Restaurant at The

Oliver Shaw,

Roof Gardens in Kensington,

Quantity Surveyor

part of Virgin Limited Edition,

of Virgin Limited

now has an elegant and

Edition oversaw the

stylish place to socialise, after

job: “Considering

refurbing its decking with

the amount of foot

artificial grass.

traffic in Babylon,

Babylon is located in a

LazyLawn was the

landmark building, on the

best option to have

seventh floor of a former

over a two to three

department store with

year period.

impressive views of London’s

“It was quickly installed

restaurant. “We wanted something

every garden or landscape project.”

skyline, and The English

in just one day which meant

low maintenance and more

Woodland Garden, one of

we didn’t have to close the

economical and LazyLawn

pioneering artificial grass

did just the trick!”

brand which has been used

LazyLawn’s ‘Chill’ range

installation and events,

installation. The two-tone

including the London 2012

green thatching and lush

Olympic Games and the Big

texture of this product, has

Brother garden.

place to socialise. Andy Driver, Marketing Director at LazyLawn said: “Our Chill range continues to be very popular. Its durability and low maintenance means it’s perfect for a busy terrace in this case. “Being easy to use and install means jobs can be done quickly and hassle free. “Our range of turf is also available in different shades and styles, so we can offer a LazyLawn solution for

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for a number of high profile

was used throughout the

created a chic and elegant

LazyLawn is the UK’s

It was also the first artificial grass brand to appear at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Artificial Grass

Best Artificial Pitch St Georges Park, the FA’s National Football Centre, was recently awarded the Institute of Groundsmanship’s (IOG) Best Maintained Artificial Pitch of the Year. It was a great achievement for head groundsman Alan Ferguson and his team, who have acknowledged the SISIS Osca as being integral to winning the award. Having been nominated the previous year for the same award and narrowly

sand or rubber infill. The two

our synthetic pitches each

be case. Having used it on

missing out, the grounds

oscillating brushes stand

week.

two venues now with equal

team at St Georges Park,

the carpet fibres up and

this time round, picked up

redistributes the infill evenly,

unique oscillating action was

I would not be without

the coveted trophy, and is

minimising compaction

beneficial to the synthetic

where I have 3G pitches to

testament to the great job

on the surface and

fibre and it has proved to

look after.

that Alan and his team are

improving its performance

doing on a daily basis.

– giving consistent playing

“We were delighted to win the award at the second

The FA are trying to provide more 3G pitches

nominated the previous

and have them maintained

year. It’s the first award for

correctly so it’s nice to be

the park so we are especially

seen to do our own well,”

pleased that the grounds

said Alan.

The Desso I-DNA artificial

St Georges Park is an excellent example of exactly

pitches at St Georges Park

how 3G pitches should

were installed to the FIFA 2

be maintained. The key to

star standard and Alan uses

an efficient maintenance

the SISIS Osca as part of

programme is quality

his in-house maintenance

equipment and Alan is full of

programme; which he says is

praise for the SISIS Osca.

essential after the level

“There is no other

of use they receive on a

machine like the SISIS Osca,

regular basis.

which sets it apart and

The SISIS Osca is a

success it is something

characteristics whilst

attempt having been

team have won it,” said Alan.

“I have always thought its

makes it that little bit special.

tractor mounted powered

It’s allowed us to keep ball

oscillating brush with a 1.9

roll below ten meters which

meter working width and

let me tell you isn’t easy

is equally effective when

when you consider we have

used on artificial turf with

around 40 hours of use on

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Feature

Spring to life Historic, poetic, iconic;

influence, whilst the

perfection with magnolias

a refuge dedicated to

overflowing and bountiful

and tulips basking in the

Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2AB

beauty. Vita Sackville-

flower beds, the detailed pots

sudden spring warmth and

West and Harold

and troughs are Vita’s vision.

finally revealing the full

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Spring is at the peak of

Sissinghurst Castle and created a world renowned garden. Vita Sackville-West, the poet and writer, began transforming Sissinghurst Castle in the 1930s with her diplomat and author husband, Harold Nicolson. Harold’s architectural planning of the garden rooms, and the colourful, abundant planting in the gardens by Vita, reflect the romance and intimacy of her poems and writings. Their unique partnership created a garden that is both classically formal and exuberantly romantic. The straight lines of the yew hedges, the classical viewpoints and the use of symmetry are all Harold’s

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glory of their flowers.

Biddenden Road, near

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Feature

Mission Vanuatu Tree toptowalkway Support from Chorley-

power lines and causing

witnessing first-hand the

Vanuatu, and we are hoping

The National Arboretum based green services

flooding after Cyclone Pam

aftermath of typhoon

we can send more volunteers

and STIHL GB have provider Glendale has

tore through the island at the

Haiyan in the Philippines

out and extend our time

announce a major fiveenabled a humanitarian

weekend, killing 11 people

in 2013. He is travelling to

there. However, we rely on

year agreement which response charity to

and leaving at least 3,300

Vanuatu alongside his DART

funding and donations to

sees the outdoor deploy a team of power

others homeless.

colleague, Andy Macpherson.

be able to keep carrying out

tool brand a arborists to sponsoring Vanuatu,

Glendale and Stein

Mike Metcalfe,

this work.”

Treetop after the Walkway. South Pacific

Products Limited have

operations manager for

A key element of the island was left devastated

funded the cost of the trip

DART International UK, said:

director for Glendale in

National Arboretum’s by Cyclone Pam.

and supplied equipment,

“Cyclone Pam is one of the

the south west, added:

ambitious growth plans, Skilled arboriculture

such as chainsaws and ropes,

worst storms to hit the south

“As a leading provider of

the STIHL Treetop Walkway specialists from DART

to allow the charity to carry

Pacific and the situation out

arboriculture services in the

will add an exciting new (Disaster Arboriculture

out its work.

there is incredibly serious.

UK Glendale understands

Aid agencies have said the

that in any situation, having

dimensionTeam) to visitors’ Response International

Glendale has provided

Terry Doyle, regional

experience ofthree trees.weeks Launch UK will spend

ongoing support to the

conditions are among the

trained and experienced

of Vanuatu the partnership in clearing was fallen

ceremony carrieddonations, out by charity, including

globalchallenging STIHL Group: most theyHans have

vibrant National Japanese specialists on hand to help

markedwhich with ais tree planting timber preventing

two figureheads of the sponsorship, IT and

Peterfaced, Stihl and Dr Nikolas ever but our work

Maple Collection and more one is important, but even

vital aid, including food

marketing support.

Due enable for completion in should them to get

of when Britain’s oldeststrikes.” trees - a so disaster

late 2015, the STIHL Treetop much-needed supplies to

2,000 year to old small-leaved Donations support the

and shelter supplies, from

Glendale arborist Gary

reaching some of the worst-

Bailey helped to set up

Walkway willareas, take and the vision the affected in

lime. continuation of the project

affected areas.

DART International UK,

of Westonbirt’s founder particular the more remote

GB has canSTIHL be made via: been an

The United Nations reports

which works to help make

to a new level,ofwith the areas outside the capital.

active supporter The  Text TDSXD04of£5

that thousands of fallen trees

trees safe in disaster zones

serpentine route offering “There is no shortage of a

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experience of trees.

sponsor of the Westonbirt

Visitors will enjoy

Tree Team. Armed with

soaring views through the

a collection of STIHL

tree canopy and a range

outdoor power tools and

of fun and interactive

equipment, the team

interpretation will reveal

manages more than 15,000

some of the fascinating

trees in the arboretum’s

science of tree growth and

600 acre site. The strong

survival.

partnership has seen tree

Reaching as high as 13

team members involved in

metres above ground, the

the development of several

Walkway will also provide

STIHL innovations, testing

an all accessible route into

new products from heavy-

Silk Wood – an ancient,

duty professional forestry

semi-natural woodland

chainsaws and specialist

and home to a stunning

protective clothing, to

combination of native and

the quiet and lightweight

exotic trees from towering

cordless models visitors

Cedars, through to the

would use at home.

Glendale arborist Gary Bailey (second from left) is part of the DART Internatiinal UK management team (pictured). Mike Metcalfe is third from left

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Feature BIG BARN CONFERENCE PROMISES TO BE BRITAIN’S BIGGEST EVER Barcham Trees, Europe’s

practice devised, introduced

the course a programme of

is still a lot more going on

and implemented by

tree removal is in progress,

underneath that has to

Barcham Trees regarding the

scheduled to last for at least

come out – sometimes over

bio-security of its tree stock.

the next three years.

5 to 6 times the dimensions

Good woodland

of the tree! It would take a

Compère for the conference will be Dr Mark

management is essential

lot of work to get this out

largest container tree

Johnston, himself a speaker

for any Golf Course as trees

and not only cause a great

nursery, is hosting its Big

on the history of urban

encroaching beyond the

disturbance to the site, but

Barn Conference entitled

forestry, who will introduce:

wooded areas change the

also leave a load of material

characteristics of the soil –

to remove.”

‘A Day in the Urban Forest’

Jim Smith Trees and

at its Ely, Cambridgeshire,

Woodlands Officer London

drawing out the moisture

Over his 28 years at

headquarters on Wednesday,

on the London i-Tree project.

etc. In addition, the falling

Moortown Kevin has had

17 June 2015. The event’s organiser, Barcham’s sales director Keith Sacre, has secured

leaves add to the detriment

experience with other

forest management in Lyon

Frederic Segur on urban

of what you are trying to

brands of stump grinders

France.

promote. Kevin Fox, Deputy

and says I regularly hire the

Course Manager, (pictured

SP7015TRX model but have also had the SP5014TRX.

Mike Raupp: University

a group of world-class

of Maryland USA on pests

) and his team have slowly

arboricultural experts as

and diseases: threats to the

been reducing the woodland

speakers to the expected

urban forest.

around the course with the

self-propelled tracked units

550 delegates for whom

help of Orange Plant and

is that you can literally take

attendance, plus breakfast

of Alnarp. Sweden on tree

their range of Carlton stump

them just about anywhere.

and lunch, is completely free

species selection.

grinders.

There is some pretty uneven

of charge. “We believe our

Henrik Sjoman University

The benefits of these

Nina Bassuk. Cornell

“People have asked

ground on the course,

2015 Big Barn Conference

University USA on tree

me,” says Kevin, “why we

unstable terrain, but with

will be the biggest

species selection for the

don’t just dig the stumps

the tracks you can take

arboricultural gathering of

urban environment.

out of the ground after

them anywhere. Whilst I

felling the trees. Obviously

regularly hire the larger

its kind ever held in the UK,

Dave Nowak USDA USA on

and I am delighted we have

urban forest management,

once you get through the

7015 model, the 5014 is still

nine speakers from three

and the use of i-Tree.

initial visible stump, there

man enough.”

continents to make the day

Cecil Konijndijk van den

a truly international event,

Bosch. University of Alnarp.

and one we know tree care

Sweden on urban forest

professionals will not want

governance.

to miss”, says Keith. The peer who earlier

A few places are still available from Barcham

this year called for stricter

Trees. Please email

bio-security measures

Natasha Hutchison

relating to tree imports is

 Natasha@barcham.

set to make the opening

co.uk

address. Speaking in the House of Lords in a debate on the natural environment on 15 January 2015, Lord

SURROUNDED BY WOODLAND The 18 hole Moortown

Framlingham expressed

Golf Club in Leeds is

his concern at the number

surrounded by woodland

of trees imported into the

that has seen an ingress

UK and the risk posed by

of tree growth over those

attendant diseases such as

100 years. In order to re-

ash dieback. He also praised

promote the heather and

the voluntary code of

the heathland grass areas of

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Ground Control

Trailblazers One of the UK’s leading

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commercial landscapers,

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Landscape industries.

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scheme.

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Ground Control’s National Training Manager and

are more responsive to the

As Chairman of the

Chairman of the Trailblazer

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and Landscape, Neil

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Ground Control

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For example in orchards,

action results in the refilling

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applicator which delivers

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of the chamber ready for the

and benefits of the knapsack

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granule applicator are; a

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slide control system. Each

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applicator is ideal for use

the product in the dosing

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Changing Places

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T T Complete Weed Control has announced the appointment of CARRIE TAYLOR, who will be assisting in administrative and financial operations. Carrie brings with her a number of key skills after previously working for a large insurance company where she was responsible for performing administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of day to day tasks. As well as implementing her own projects and facilitating the insurance renewal process, Carrie also had some participation in the finance department; something which enticed her to apply for the position with Complete Weed Control. “I’m very excited to learn and hopefully excel in new areas such as the financial role. These new skills may lead to further qualifications for the long term benefit of both myself and Complete Weed Control,” she said. Her new role will see her assisting the accounts personnel where required and performing administration duties. With over 48 UK based franchises and a further 2 operating in the Republic of Ireland, Complete Weed Control has the largest operational force in the marketplace and the company continues to go from strength to strength. As the company grows in stature and reputation, so too does the work behind the scenes, and Carrie is relishing the opportunity of playing a part in it. “I’m looking forward to a number of aspects, in particular the opportunity to work with a good team.

HANS DE KORT, former director of turf and agricultural machinery manufacturer Imants BV is appointed as Managing Director to lead the EMEA operations. His background in the sports and general turf industry as well as previous experience in logistic supply chain management in the automotive industry will help the European operation to be more cost effective and lean. “I have worked closely in sports turf management and maintenance for many years on a global scale and have seen first-hand the unique qualities of Aqua-Aid’s product line.

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Charterhouse Turf Machinery have recently appointed SAMUEL BAILEY. Sam joins the team to liaise with customers and dealers with their requirements for spare parts. Upon leaving school Sam attended Sparsholt College where he obtained BTEC level 3 national diplomas in Horticulture and Amenity Horticulture. For the next 10 years he worked within the gardening and amenity industry where he gained hands-on experience as a junior Greenkeeper as well as holding a number of demanding positions within garden retailing. Sam’s remit is to keep the downtime of Charterhouses’ range of professional maintenance machinery from Redexim and Graden to a minimum with a second to none parts replacement service. In his spare time Sam enjoys all things outdoors including running, cycling and caving. Sam also participates in a number of charity events, completing a total of nine events last year and hopes to do even more this year!

Soil Scientist CERI SPEARS has been promoted to Senior Associate at soil and landscape consultancy Tim O’Hare Associates. Ceri has been with the practice, which is based at Howbery Park, Wallingford, since 2008, joining straight after completing her MSc in Environmental Science. She has worked on a number of exciting projects including the Olympic Park Athletes’ Village, Stonehenge Visitors’ Centre and, most recently, the North West Cambridge development.

Jobs

EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPER

CONTRACTS MANAGER

(Ref:J130) Gloucestershire

(Ref:A800) Gloucestershire

Salary: £22-£26,000 DOE

Salary Competitive and DOE

Contact: Ruth Bolam – ruth@horticruitment.com or call 01233 732767

Contact: Marian Davies – marian@horticruitment.com or call 01233 732767

Our client has a successful landscape company which carries out a wide

Our client is a commercial landscaping company providing services on medium

range of high end garden landscape construction. They take on the design

to large scale projects, to developers, building companies and country estates

and construction of the whole projects consisting of both hard and soft

throughout the south west of England. They are currently looking for an

landscaping including: water features, garden lighting, swimming pools,

experienced Manager to oversee new works and manage existing contracts.

bespoke timber work, stonework, decking, terraces, as well as extensive

Experience required in tendering for new work and hard/soft landscaping

planting. They are looking for someone who has good hard landscaping

projects. Excellent management and communication skills and the ability to

skills, who is able to produce high quality work with attention to detail.

build relationships with clients is required.

There is a strong company ethos and they are keen to promote from within.

LANDSCAPE FOREMAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

(Ref: P040) Swindon

(Ref: A177) West London

Salary: £25-£28,000 DOE + van

Salary: £20-£35,000 (DOE) + up to £10,000 bonus

Contact: Marian Davies – marian@horticruitment.com or call 01233 732767

Contact: Mike Fuller – mike@horticruitment.com or call 01233 732767

Our client is an established professional landscaping company providing

This well established landscape company based in SW London has a vacancy

a wide range of services to commercial clients throughout the UK. Due to

for a Business Development Manager. It is a key management position within

continued growth they are currently seeking a skilled, ambitious Landscape

the business where the successful candidate will be expected to play an

Foreman. Working in all weathers, all year round, the job will involve travel,

important part in the continued growth and development of the company.

hard and soft landscaping and planting specimen trees. The successful

Candidates must have a proven track record in sales/business development

candidate will have a breadth of landscape knowledge and be competent

and have a background in horticulture and/or garden landscaping. Good

in both hard and soft landscaping. A horticultural background/previous

computer skills and a current driving licence are essential. This is a great

landscaping experience is essential, as are CSCS, CSPS, SSSTS cards and a

opportunity for the right candidate to work with prestigious clients on

full UK driving licence. A company van will be supplied for travel to and

unique high specification gardens in London and the Home Counties.

from work.

ENVIRONMENT - SPECIAL FEATURE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW REPORT • DECKING • PONDS GROUND CONTROL • WEED CONTROL PRESS DATE: MONDAY JUNE 15

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