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Benefits from Urban Trees The forthcoming Trees, People and the Built Environment 3 (TPBE3) conference will explore the benefits of urban trees with a focus on health and transport. The advantages of trees within urban spaces has been proven, by research, to produce a positive impact and has become an important subject for a diverse group of professionals. A highly respected UK based architect, Sue James, explains: “If we are to have more urban trees and properly benefit from them, it’s vital that we embrace a cross-sector, cross-disciplinary approach for all built environment professionals including health professionals, civil engineers, architects and landscapers.” How we design and manage our towns and cities can have a major impact on individuals’ mental and physical health. There is strong evidence to support the value of green infrastructure especially trees and green space in delivering measurable benefits to human health. Responsibility for many health issues now lies with local authorities. Dr Ann Marie Connolly, Public Health England’s (PHE) Deputy Director, Health Equity & Mental Health, Health & Wellbeing, is leading a session which will illustrate significant issues relating to health benefits from urban trees. Explaining the importance of her session at TPBE3, Dr Connolly said: “Last autumn I attended an event at University College London called The Big Meet. It was organised by one of TPBE3’s Conference Partners, the Place Alliance, and the delegates were all interested in urban tree development that focused on health. A forester gave such creative examples of tree use in cities that he inspired us all. So, it is fitting that I should now play a part in inspiring others in Birmingham.” Dr Matilda van den Bosch, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Canada, will be exploring ‘Healthy Trees, Healthy People’ and explains: “With a changing disease scenario and increased prevalence of chronic, lifestylerelated disorders, structural, environmental and healthpromoting investments are required. From this perspective, trees and urban green spaces can be considered as efficient tools for promoting healthy behaviours, encouraging physical activity and cross cultural social interactions” There are huge inequalities that exist between place quality and health outcomes with implications for how well and how long people live. Helping to achieve a reduction
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in our health inequalities and seeking healthy living places for all, will require a concerted collaborative effort. This International Urban Trees Research Conference is a powerful platform for exploring research and building strong networks to work together in the future. www.charteredforesters.org
Alastair Rowell has been appointed national accounts manager for grounds at Reesink Turfcare, a position created due to the company’s growing prominence in the groundscare sector. The appointment comes after a period of great growth for the company who, through working directly with manufacturer Toro, has helped develop a comprehensive turfcare machinery range ideal for the sometimes harsh conditions and environments across the UK. With customer relationships central to his role, Alastair brings over 35 years experience in the industry including most recently eight years as sales manager at dealer Carrs Billington.
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Call for Entries The starting gun for the 2017 BALI National Landscape Awards in association with Horticulture Week and Headline Sponsor Green-tech has been fired. BALI Registered members – designers, contractors and affiliates (suppliers) – who want to be part of the largest and most successful landscape awards in the UK should note the following deadlines, by when their entries must be received at BALI Landscape House: * Categories for Designers, Contractors and Groups: Early bird deadline – Thursday, 27th April Final deadline - Thursday 8th June * Categories for International, Affiliates and Employer: Early bird deadline – Thursday, 8th June Final deadline – Thursday, 13th July This year a new category – Soft Landscaping, Unlimited Cost - has been added to the Domestic Garden Construction categories, and the Design Excellence Award has been divided by the overall cost of the scheme into three
Aerate 29,500 square feet of lawn per hour Classen’s new TA18 aerator now has CE marking in compliance with EU health and safety requirements. This follows the conformity assessment and issue of the EC Declaration of Conformity, so dealers can be assured each machine will come with CE marking and the necessary supporting documentation. What’s important about this is the CE has been done by an independent company to confirm the vibration figures at only 3.6ms². The assessment complements the innovative features of the new aerator, with its compact, streamlined design and steerable tine bank. The width of the aerator is just 27.2”/69cm allowing it to fit through almost all gates and doors and the small footprint with the handles folded makes it exceptionally easy to store and transport. For groundsmen, landscapers, hire outlets and homeowners the Classen TA18 is the ideal solution for highly productive treatment of grass areas including hills, slopes and inclines. It’s the most compact
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aerator in its class and easily negotiates around trees, shrubs and in tight spaces while aerating at speed. There are five banks of tine wheels with tight tine placement to pull more holes for faster results, and yet the width of the aerator is just Power comes from a Honda GX120 engine which drives the aerator at speeds up to 4.2mph/6.7kmh and the easily reached operation controls ensure user comfort and less fatigue. The TA18 can aerate up to 29,500 square feet of lawn per hour, making it the ideal, productive addition to a landscaper’s equipment fleet. Another key feature of the Classen TA18 is the two ergonomically shaped and removable weights at the front and top of the machine, which ensure even weight distribution. These are easily removed to make it, at just 214lbs/97kg, one of the lightest aerators available and easily lifted for transportation with its integrated lift handles. The foldable handle cuts the transport size by half, and there are built in tie-downs to secure it. The Classen TA 18 Aerator has clearly been designed with productivity and portability in mind and it comes with a two-year commercial warranty to add to it being fully certified, to give the contractor, hire outlet and end user complete peace of mind. Orders are being taken for delivery in mid-April.
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Continuous development STM Co Ltd in Warwickshire represent SCAG grasscutting machinery in the UK and Europe, so much so that they were given the award International Distributor of the Year by SCAG in 2016. SCAG maintain a policy of continuous development for their grasscutting machinery and debris clearance Giant Vac product range, and a significant series of changes come with the arrival of the Turf Tiger 2, to take the place of the long-running Turf Tiger ride-on model. As well as improvements like extra strength for the double-tube steel frame, increased fuel tank capacity and heavy duty oil cooler – it’s all about the operator.
Double honours Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd has yet again clinched a double honours at the 2017 Vans A2Z Awards, with the mighty Sprinter collecting Minibus of the Year and 4x4 Panel Van of the Year. This lasted honour marks the sixth consecutive year that Sprinter has been awarded the 4x4 Panel Van title, and the fourth consecutive for Minibus of the Year, highlighting the versatility of this iconic van. Steve Bridge, Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd, added: “Sprinter is quite possibly the most
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There’s an improved deck drop and height adjustment system that’s coupled with improved legroom – and a foot pedal brake. There’s a new Tiger-Eye digital control panel for quick and easy information access; also the Suspension Seat system is rubber iso-mounted. There’s also a thoughtful idea for ease of transportation at the end of a hard day with the introduction of tie-down eyes, part of the front caster mechanism. The machines are now available – with a dieselengined 25HP demonstrator currently doing the rounds in the UK. www.st-mach.com
awarded commercial vehicle, and these two VansA2Z awards sum up just how adaptable and flexible the Sprinter can be, whether you need to transport goods or people on or off road. “When you then combine our award-winning vehicles with our nationwide Dealer Network offering out-ofhours servicing and free, round-the-clock MobiloVan roadside assistance, as well as our competitive finance, insurance, GenuineParts and driver training offering, running a Mercedes-Benz Vans becomes even more compelling, and I am delighted that VansA2Z has recognised that in our products.”
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Eagles number one choice Bruce Elliot, head of grounds and estates at Crystal Palace FC, has revealed that Limagrain’s MM60 is his preferred choice of winter sports grass seed. It is safe to say that Crystal Palace have acquired an extremely experienced groundsman in Bruce. Having started his professional career at Fulham FC, Bruce went on to work for Tottenham FC, Millwall FC and Reading FC before returning for a second spell as head groundsman at Fulham. After a brief period away from groundsmanship, in which he actually worked for Limagrain UK, Bruce found that he simply couldn’t keep away from the job when the Palace opportunity came calling. Throughout his illustrious career, he has always relied on one brand of grass seed and when Bruce joined Palace in July 2015 he was keen to stick to what he knew has always delivered him excellent results. “I’ve used Limagrain’s MM60 throughout my professional career,” says Bruce. “It’s because I know what I’m going to get with it - for years it has been the number one winter sports mix. “When I first started at the club, a new Desso pitch had just been installed, and it was sown with a grass seed which was
the contractor’s preferred mix. However, when the opportunity came along I over-sowed with MM60 that season and then used it in the renovations at the start of this season. That’s nothing against the old grass seed mixture that was used – it’s just that MM60 is my preferred mix.” Limagrain’s MM60 grass seed is renowned for producing an excellent playing surface in a stadium environment. It is a 100% Ryegrass formula which is perfect for renovation and divot repair, has a high disease resistance, fantastic aesthetic qualities and offers extremely fast germination – which is boosted by the inclusion of Headstart GOLD®. Developed using the latest scientific findings and field experience, Headstart GOLD is a natural revolutionary grass seed treatment that ensures rapid germination and is perfect for enhancing performance on grass seed coatings for sports fields, golf courses, lawns and amenity turf. Varieties in the MM mixtures are also thoroughly tested at the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) as part of the BSPB turfgrass trials, which is something that Bruce believes offers a great insight into the mix. www.limagrain.co.uk.
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Fastest growing market in the world In June 2017 the Shanghai World Expo Convention & Exhibition Center (SWEECC) will be transformed into a meeting place for China’s green professionals. Decision-makers from China, who plan, construct and maintain gardens, parks, open spaces, sports facilities, playgrounds and golf courses, will then be learning about the latest products and services. NürnbergMesse China are the organizer of this trade fair. Darren Guo, Managing Director NürnbergMesse China told The Landscaper, “European firms are benefiting from participating at the fair. “The green market in China, especially the public greenery sector, simply offers enormous potential. In 2014, the urbanization quota in the country was around 55%. In the next few years it is expected to grow further. At the same time, the need for a greater quality of life, in other words also for more greenery in the cities, is increasing. The market development in the horticulture and landscape gardening sector is foreseeable: currently Chinese Tier 1 cities such as for example Shanghai are increasingly investing in the creation and preservation of existing green areas and focusing key attention on automation. As a result, the demand for machinery, work equipment, but also construction materials in particular is increasing. Tier 2 and 3 cities such as Chengdu are ready following suit and intensifying their horticulture and landscape gardening programs. In this connection, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural “Green spaces in Chinese cities today already occupy over 2 million hectares; of this 614,000 hectares are accounted for by public parks and gardens facilities. Total turnover involving horticulture and landscape gardening products will reach around 327 billion US Dollars by 2018. This is revealed by a study conducted by the Conlumino market research institute.” “The Chinese horticulture and landscape gardening market not only has a great need for construction and maintenance machinery, but also for construction materials such as stone, timber and plants. Above and beyond that, China is comprehensively investing in the playground, leisure and sports facilities sectors, but also in trend segments such as vertical greenery. Overall, the product groups in demand can be compared with those presented at
GaLaBau in Nuremberg.” “Over 8,000 trade visitors are expected, primarily decisionmakers from government departments, representatives of public authorities and agencies along with landscape architects. Buyers and retailers from the horticulture and landscape gardening sector along with players from urban planning, park/public gardens design and rooftop greenery associations are also represented at the event” Ms Helen Lin/ Ms Ada Yan Tel: +86 21 6036 1225 / 6036 1234
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Customers purchasing a new Countax C/B or Westwood T/F garden tractor from participating dealers will be offered a free 300 litre Powered Grass Collector (PGC) worth £525 (S.R.P inc VAT). That’s the offer being made by Countax and Westwood dealers together with Ariens Company. The promotion was developed in conjunction with the Ariens Dealer Advisory Council, and is devised to maximize retail activity for the spring season. A similar promotion was run in 2016 and was a huge success. Versus the same period the previous year, retail activity for participating dealers increased by an average 47%. The 2016 promotion also saw Ariens Company introduce an innovative marketing tool to help dealers create a direct mail campaign to target customers in their area. Many dealers reported that this tool helped drive new business to their showroom. Speaking about the benefits of the Powered Grass
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news Collector campaign in 2016, Tim Wall from Hertfordshire Garden Machinery commented: “We had great success with the free PGC campaign in 2016. The online system to choose the demographic for the direct mail campaign was easy to use and it was only a short while after setting it up that we made our first sale. The campaign generated a lot of new business for us and helped towards almost doubling our sales of lawn tractors against the previous year. We received great support from Ariens Company throughout the campaign and look forward to another successful season in 2017.” To claim their free PGC, customers need only to present a voucher when they purchase a new Countax C/B or Westwood T/F series. The voucher can be claimed from either the Countax or Westwood website. A Powered Grass Collector lets you collect grass clippings fully, with no risk of clogging – even when cutting wet grass. The integrated roller on the PGC also creates a neat striped finish. Come the autumn, the collector can work as a quick and efficient leaf collector and is invaluable for clearing up after scarifying. (The promotion will run until 31st May 2017.)
GRANGE EXPANDS ITS ULTIMATE FENCING RANGE Following last year’s launch of the hugely successful Ultimate Panel from Grange Fencing, 2017 sees the company add to this technologically advanced range with the introduction of two new Panel sizes as well as a matching Gate. Manufactured using a number of first to the market design led features, including fine sawn, straight cut slats and a 40mm rebated frame, the Ultimate range offers the highest levels of both functionality and aesthetics. With mortise and tenon joints providing enhanced stability, the Ultimate range boasts one of the strongest, most durable fencing designs on the market. The newly expanded collection now includes four sizes of Panel pressure treated in Green, as well as a matching Gate. Complete with merchandising materials including an Ultimate Panel product brochure and mini counter top display panel, the collection is well supported on the shop floor, enabling retailers to maximise sales opportunities. With SRPs starting at £23.99, the Ultimate Range offers an affordable, modern and long lasting alternative to traditional fencing options. To find out more, visit www.grangefen.co.uk. Retailers interested in working with Grange should call the company on 01952 588088 or email sales@grangefen.co.uk
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Green-tech has supplied the landscaping materials used in a memorial to honour the many servicemen of World War II who passed through the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Burscough, known as HMS Ringtail. HMS Ringtail is an old World War Two airfield in Lancashire. It was a busy military base that was closed for flying in 1946 but kept under the military status of care and maintenance and used as an engine holding and repair unit. In 2004 a sandstone memorial was unveiled at the side of the town’s Tollgate Road and Pippin Street roundabout to honour the servicemen. An Armistice Day ceremony was held at this location each year on 11th November. Recently a new Ringtail retail park has been built on land that was formerly HMS Ringtail. A new Booths Supermarket has been built on the Park and has been designed to resemble a WW2 aircraft hangar. The location of the original memorial was deemed to be an unsafe venue due to this development and outside the supermarket a new memorial garden has been created. The existing monument has been moved into this, along with a new and unique life size bronze sculpture of a WW2 Navy Air Man. Cheshire based Hulton Landscapes secured the contract to construct the new memorial garden and ensure the existing memorial was removed and placed at its new location. Hard landscaping on the site included the excavation and preparation of the site and the creation of paved areas,
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news the installation of bespoke lighting, and the construction of disabled access ramp and steps along with a curved balustrade and handrail. To complement the architecture and character of the surrounding landscape Hulton Landscapes undertook a detailed programme of soft landscaping which included the planting of shrubs and established trees. Green-tech supplied, Mona tree irrigation, tree anchoring systems, Rootbarrier, Resibond frames and tree guards. These items are all designed for an urban environment such as this and provide protection and nurture to give a healthy tree the best start. With buildings, services, pedestrian and vehicular access all in the area and needing consideration, Hulton’s choose products that protect and control the trees’ roots, manage the trees’ irrigation, hold the tree in position and protect them against damage or vandalism whilst adding value to the overall scheme by being aesthetically pleasing. Chris Whittingham, Commercial Director from Hulton Landscapes said “It was a great honour to be awarded this contract which means so much to so many. We have worked with Green-tech for a number of years and always find they offer us great products and a great service.” www.green-tech.co.uk
New Principal for Capel Manor College Capel Manor College Governing Body have announced the appointment of Malcolm Goodwin as Principal, to succeed Dr Dowbiggin on his retirement on 31 July 2017. The appointment was made by a Panel of Governors led by Lady Salisbury, which used an independent consultant to advise them on the process. Malcolm Goodwin was first appointed to Capel Manor College in 2013 as an Assistant Principal. Over the last four years, he has been promoted twice, firstly as Vice Principal and then to Deputy Principal. Malcolm Goodwin said: “This is a very exciting time to be taking the helm at Capel Manor College. The College is in a very strong position with an excellent staff team and strong support from the land based sector in London. Capel Manor College is unique and a very special College that provides opportunities for the young and not-so young alike to get into the land based industries and a College that
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news Much like shepherd’s huts, living vans, huts and wagons would have been common place in the English countryside during the early 20th century, used widely by agricultural workers, as well as those building roads and railways. The major difference between the two is that most shepherd’s huts had a footprint of around 12’ by 6’6”, which Plankbridge still honours today, while other mobile accommodation spaces came in many shapes and sizes, depending on its agricultural or industrial use, and also had its wheels set underneath its sides and the door at the steering end.
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Living Hut Plankbridge, has launched its new Living Hut, adding a larger and more versatile moveable space to its already established collection of huts. Offering more room to play with and added flexibility on the dimensions and layout, the Living Hut is the perfect option for those looking for a more substantial outdoor space for their home office, studio, spare bedroom or garden room.
Richard Lee, owner and co-founder of Plankbridge, explains; “We had requests from customers to increase the footprint of their shepherd’s hut, but this meant that it would no longer be a shepherd’s hut at all, so we needed to develop a hut that still had historical and agricultural roots, but allowed for increased adaptability. The extra space gives us new options, such as internal walls for shower rooms, so can make all the difference for those wanting to fit all of their home comforts within their hut. The Living Hut is the perfect extension to our offering, as it remains true to the Victorian heritage that is the foundation of what we do at Plankbridge, while giving us more freedom to create the bespoke bolthole that will get its owners back out into the great outdoors.” A Living Hut with English oak windows and stable door, a solid French oak floor and a Farrow & Ball painted interior with kitchen and washroom facilities would be in the region of £35,000. Living Huts equipped for year-round accommodation benefit from a lower rate of 5% VAT. www.plankbridge.com.
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Historical churches - heart of the community Historical churches around the country are being given a new lease of life, thanks to a restoration process called “re-ordering”. One of the south east’s largest and most respected firms of Architects, Clague, is re-ordering historical and listed churches, giving them a new sustainable use, allowing them to remain or even return to the heart of the community. The process of re-ordering involves renovations and restorations of varying degrees – from major structural repairs, to removing pews and replacing with seats which are more accessible, updating interiors and installing heating and kitchen facilities. Disabled access is also added in some cases - giving the churches not only a new lease of life but new sustainable uses for the benefit of the local community. One church benefitting from Clague’s expertise is a medieval Grade I listed building in Kingsnorth, near Ashford in Kent. St. Michael and All Angels Church dates from the late fourteenth century, and Clague delivered a sympathetic repair and restoration of the tower masonry, turret roofs window stonework. The team designed and built a new extension to provide much needed modern facilities as well as carrying out the essential reordering of the interior of the church itself. Senior Partner at Clague, Andrew Clague said; “It is not widely known that for 20 years Clague Architects has led re-ordering design of important Listed Churches in Kent and beyond. Such schemes at Kingsnorth, Eynsford, Goudhurst, St Nicholas and Barham are part of Clague’s Historic Environment Team Portfolio. The essence of all these schemes is to bring Churches up to the standards of this century, offering warmth, light and flexible interiors. This work is of enormous significance to the sustainability of Churches as historic buildings, enabling the wider community to use them in a variety of ways, such as concerts, art exhibitions, markets and for presentations etc.‘ ‘These schemes are led by key individuals who work with Clague to bring forward the designs; funds are generated to enable the care of the buildings and grounds and thus creating a sustainable future that won’t only rely on a small congregation.“
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James and Martin with Carol Klein at Gardeners’ World Live in 2016
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Wallingford based Lawncare Garden Machinery Ltd has become a specialist dealer for the Canycom “Samurai” extreme range of brushcutters, from exclusive Canycom importer ICB Plant & Machinery Ltd. These hand built Japanese designed and manufactured machines, feature an unmatched CE Certified stability angle of 30 Degrees on slopes, because of their low centre of gravity and unique engineering features. The super hard working Canycom all terrain ride-on mower performs in conditions that would usually destroy standard equipment, safely and effortlessly. The Canycom’s ability to plough straight through overgrown brush, extremely long grass and wooded material up to 36mm is due to their unique engineering and physics. At the heart of the science is that the power for the Samurai steel blades comes directly from the Subaru V2 engine through a shaft drive to an oil filled gearbox and onto the blades. This unique shaft driven system delivers almost 100% of the engine power to the blades, which means that they can cut thicker and taller vegetation compared to normal belt driven machines which can lose up to 30% of their power between the engine and the cutting blades. The Canycom Samurai range features machines from 14hp to 25hp and in selectable 2WD or 4WD options. All machines in the range come with Shaft Drive, Subaru industrial engines, a mechanical two speed gearbox and hydrostatic drive, adjustable seat and steering column and selectable diff lock. www.icbplant.co.uk
The acquisition has been 12 weeks in planning, and includes all existing stock, distribution agreements, the comprehensive online presence, trademarks and a hand over period of three months between previous owner Nick Burger and the Green-tech team. The acquisition comes at a time when Green-tech’s owners, Richard and Rachel Kay are pushing forward to achieve their ambitious goals of expansion. The business is seeing record year or year growth overall, particularly within its tree planting and Green-tree soil product sectors. The re-structure of the sales team last year has seen an increase in head count, plus Green-tech’s new home at Rabbit Hill Business Park is providing much needed additional warehouse space and improved links to the motorway network to support this recent acquisition. The product range offered by FLP is complimentary to the 6,000 product lines Green-tech currently stocks, equipping their loyal customer base with access to a broader scope of supplies for their projects. In true Green-tech style the team has welcomed the acquisition with their usual energy and gusto and are already formulating plans for rebranding, product expansion, a revamped website and a dedicated specification arm for FLP. Rachel Kay, Green-tech Managing Director told The Landscaper, ‘This is the third Green-tech acquisition within the last 4 years, the team are more than familiar with the requirements of adopting a business and giving it the ‘Green-tech makeover.’ FLP has been a great find for the business, the products have a natural fit and will provide us with unlimited opportunities to expand into new markets.’
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Women in Landscaping
Equitable representation, and major opportunities – is this how landscaping grows? Ffion Llwyd-Jones reports The United Kingdom rates only 20th in the world (GGGR, 2016) in gender equality, yet opportunities for women in the landscaping industry are worlds away from any preconceived images of ‘ladies who lunch’. In the month that saw global celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), we chatted with female landscapers, designers and educators to find out about the challenges, suggested pathways and opportunities, and the rewards of the industry. FROM TAPE MEASURES TO VERBAL ABUSE ‘I remember measuring a 22-acre site with sixty-metre tape measures and an ordnance map – my toes still curl with embarrassment at the thought,’ admits Louisa Bell of The Lovely Garden Services and winner of a BALI National Landscape Award 2016, describing a basic skill challenge in the early part of her career. She continues: ‘I went to a lecture by Andrew Wilson, who told me to never crawl underneath
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a wet shrub with a tape measure… from that day on, I employed a professional surveyor for every site – however small the garden.’ For Maria Montague (Montague Landscaping) her biggest challenge came after completing design at university. She needed construction knowledge ‘to be able to design gardens that could be built’, and worked as a landscape labourer with Ian Gray Landscapes, and soon became team leader. ’Men worked under my instruction – probably the biggest challenge I faced through the years,’ says Maria. ‘Men in their 40’s, doing the same job as when they started out their working life and now having a female, younger than them, giving them instructions. I had tools and materials thrown at me, verbal abuse on site and even men walking off when asked to do something. It took a few years to gain the confidence and not take things so personally, and with the encouragement and support from Ian, I eventually learned to just not worry about it.’ Maria adds that it’s hard to say if those challenges are still in the industry in 2017, adding: ‘There probably will still be employees that could try to intimidate and bully a young female in the construction work place, but hopefully their bosses would be as supportive as Ian was to me and make sure they learnt their value and worth just as much as the male employees.’ That confidence in abilities and worth was a challenge for Lizzie Tulip, owner of her eponymous garden design company in Yorkshire. As she points out: ‘I had to have confidence in my ideas and not be afraid to take risks. Over the years, I realised that these risks often create far more original designs, but keeping true to basic design principles is also key. We are privileged to be working with some wonderful clients who respect our views and are looking for original designs.’ While the industry is far less gender specific than others, some preconceptions are still around – such as women designers are all ‘ladies that lunch’ comments Louisa. She adds: ‘Like all professions, there are fully clued-up women – ones who understand the civil engineering of a project – and
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Eco-house garden designed by Hannah Genders
the ones who think design is about plants and are good at drawing nice pictures.’ Louisa notes that contractors have little respect for a designer who marks up a plan with ‘might be one step here – perhaps two…’ She adds: ‘The job is cold and muddy at times. You need to work harder to gain respect from builders and have to stand your ground when the clients want their ‘builders’ to lay patios and landscape sites. Most landscapers are helpful and realise we all need to work together. I would advise any woman wanting a career change to undertake a professional landscape course with an accredited college.’ PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS While a love of plants and of being outdoors may be initial attractors to the landscape industry, many women echo Louisa’s advice about formal courses, recognising that education can open up the myriad possibilities in the industry. Maria, who loves being outside and didn’t want to work solely in an office environment, chose the university path. She explains: ‘I’d been interested in construction as a youngster, and when I was very young wanted to be a bricklayer or carpenter. When I finished college, I visited
universities that dealt with outdoor and indoor studies. As soon as I walked into the grounds of Writtle University College in Essex, I knew it was the place for me. I completed a BSc (Hons) in Landscape and Garden Design. The course covered everything from law, to design, science, construction, and horticulture, and gave me such an insight into many areas I could pursue.’
Never crawl underneath a wet shrub with a tape measure While a love of plants, working for herself, and fitting in work around a young family attracted Hannah to the landscape industry, she also believes in education, suggesting ‘doing one of the top courses in Landscape design or Landscape architecture, and then working with a well known studio for experience.’ Louisa recalls loving plants, and always ‘going off to rare plant fairs and trying to grow things that didn’t flower for
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twenty years.’ However, that idea changed: ‘I soon found out that plants weren’t the guiding principle in landscape design. Civil engineering was a far more important factor!’ There has always been a strong representation of women in Landscape Architecture from the earliest days, confirms Bridget Snaith, Senior Lecturer Landscape Architecture at University of East London (UEL). ‘Leading figures such as Dame Sylvia Crowe and Brenda Colvin were instrumental in establishing the profession in the UK, ‘ she says. ‘At UEL, women are just over half of applicants and students on the programme.’ And Caroline Wright who is Senior lecturer in Horticulture at Nottingham Trent University, confirms that although the ratio of women taking horticultural courses at both Further education and Higher education levels does fluctuate each year, there is, on average, a fairly even split between male and female students. Landscape’s impact on a more exciting urban environment is attracting younger woman, comments Sarah Seery, Horticulture and Landscaping Head of School at Capel Manor. ‘We encourage young women to be ‘hands-on’. If you learn how to lay a patio, lay a deck,
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it gives credibility whether design or planning. If you’ve learned hard landscaping skills, you’re in better position to understand what your landscaper is going to do. If someone is technically trained, they understand the principles, and provide good design plans.’ Sarah also notes that while Level 1 and Level 2 courses have a wide difference in male/female ratio (20 men versus 3 women), the Level 3 courses (more advanced, more technical) have a proportion is nearer 50/50. She adds: ‘Many of those women are career changers – police officers, lawyers, stay-at-home mums. Women see that urban green spaces need people: how you engage people, deal with public and community groups. Women can see such roles use transferable skills.’ Caroline agrees that ‘horticulture attracts a high percentage of mature learners and at least 75% of the female learners are mature students.’ She adds: ‘Consistently, female learners achieve higher grades on average than male learners, particularly at Further Education level. In my opinion, female learners are extremely highly motivated and in particular the mature female students are very skilled in time management, which enables them to achieve.’
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Sarah agrees: ‘Mature female students bring transferable skills into the industry, which makes the industry even stronger.’ The mature student route was one taken by Jill Walmsley of Walmsley Designs. As she explains: ‘After moving (downsizing) to Winchester, I completed an RHS course at Sparsholt College, started a creative gardening maintenance business, then did a foundation degree in garden design, followed by a BSc (Hons) that took five years.’ The degree was part-time, so she could work while completing it. Jill says: ‘The science side was brilliant, being about sustainability and organics, while the environmental information was the most awakening. And Louisa Bell that is hard to get across to clients, but that’s our mission. We always design in a compost bin, or look for sustainable materials in landscaping. That’s the influence of the education.’ Noting the need within the industry to raise the pay for what is highly skilled work, Jill adds: ‘The only way that people are going to get better paid in horticulture and gardening is if they’re better qualified, and can prove the benefit to the client of a better education.’ Caroline’s advice is that anyone considering horticulture as a career should do it as soon as possible. She says: ‘So many mature students ask why they didn’t it when they were younger… there are many exciting and challenging opportunities, many of which can be done part time to fit around family life. For anyone
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considering a career change, don’t forget that all of your previous career experience has valuable transferable skills that will give you a boost in your new direction.’ Louisa adds that continuous improvement is important, together with being recognised for industry awards. She says: ‘The awards are important to clients – they like to tell their friends – and I think new clients are always happy their designer has been recognised. The BALI awards seem to recognise build and design excellence – the judges visit the sites and they have the expertise to recognise the problems a designer has overcome.’ She adds that the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) is a continuous presence in her professional life, with conferences, awards, publications and Designer Development Days. MANY AND DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES Female graduates go on to diverse occupations within the industry. Caroline notes internships at Kew gardens, running community gardens, working for the NHS in social and therapeutic settings, becoming garden designers, working for historic gardens open to the public, doing nursery work, and horticultural science and technology. Bridget comments that while most opportunities at entry level primarily are in the private sector, the voluntary
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Steff Sunley (L) completed BTEC Horticulture 2016, and has progressed to a Foundation Degree in horticulture at Nottingham Trent University; Emma Love (R) has taken up a place at Kew Gardens on the glasshouse apprenticeship programme
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sector and public sector opportunities are also important within the profession. She adds: ‘Landscape architecture is a wide-ranging practice, and offers many different opportunities for women interested in the design and construction sector. It is a profession where women are usually equitably represented in the workplace, and women are recognised as leaders. There are contemporary women designers who run major global practices, such as Martha Schwarts and Kathryn Gustafon, who are recognised as world leaders, and demonstrate what is achievable.’
Don’t let gender be an issue and don’t hide behind men to make decisions for you Landscape design is definitely seen as a fulfilling profession for women. As Louisa says: ‘I still find it exciting when trees are brought onto site and pools are filled with water. There are few jobs where the clients kiss you, jump up and down with excitement or burst into tears. What’s not to like?’ And Jill agrees it’s about ‘simply making people happy. We
get a lot of nice feedback. That’s the best thing – how it makes people feel.’’ Lizzie agrees the industry is a rewarding one: ‘The best opportunities come with good clients. Listening to the client and the client listening to you – a two-way mutual respect creates the strongest designs. And she adds: ‘Don’t let gender be an issue and don’t hide behind men to make decisions for you.’ For women entering the industry, Hannah’s advice is simple: ‘Go for it’. She adds: ‘You will work with a lot of men and get wet and cold, but it’s a fabulous career. I still can’t think of anything I would rather do.’ And Maria believes the industry is open to any individual determined to succeed: ‘I would say to any woman thinking of going into this industry, never give up when you find it hard. Because you will find it hard at times and there will be days when you wonder why you ever started down this road, but do persevere as the rewards will always outweigh the struggles.’ She adds: ‘The stereotypical image for females would be as horticulturists or garden designers, but I see no reason why woman can’t enter every area of landscaping and achieve just as much as a man. The world is more aware of sexism in the workplace, and the younger generations are brought up with a greater acceptance of different groups of people doing different types of work, which is a great thing and can only help build a more diverse future for all.’
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UK particularly in North Wales where a gust of 94 mph was recorded at Capel Curig. Fences Down All over the country fences were blown down creating a huge demand for all the materials needed replace or repair. The main reason for a weak fence is usually down to wear and tear although even the strongest construction would be threatened by the likes of Doris You might want to consider offering customers a fence that allows the wind to pass through it. Installing garden railings or a picket fence will allow the wind to pass through whilst still giving an amount of privacy and security. If the fence is more than 10 years old it likely that the posts (if wooden) will have become weakened at the base due to moisture in the soil soaking through into the wood. OSC manufacture and supply fasteners and wood connectors that outperform conventional screws, bolts, ties and nails. This is a web site worth investigating before you set about a fencing assignment. A British company, established in 1998 to distribute
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After having to rely on outside assistance for the past few years, Castleford Tigers RLFC are now able to keep all of their turf maintenance tasks in-house after purchasing a brand new Dennis G860 cylinder mower. www.dennisuk.com
Built to last Toro has announced its new line of TITAN HD zero-turn mowers. These all-new machines emphasise quality and comfort, and can be equipped with unique toolmounting brackets for unprecedented versatility and increased efficiency. Specifically designed for landscape professionals looking for great results and durability at outstanding value, the new highly maneuverable TITAN HD is available in two cutting widths - 122cm and 132cm. TITAN HD mowers are built to last with rugged, reliable frames and Toro’s highly acclaimed TURBO FORCE cutting decks that offer excellent quality of cut and durability. The TITAN HD lineup is powered by commercial-grade Toro engines and features a foldable ROPS. To improve productivity, the TITAN HD Series offers the exclusive ability to easily attach tools and other accessories directly to the mower with innovative tool-mounting brackets* including a 19L bucket (ideal for carrying smaller tools), and a strimmer mount. Contractors can now get more done saving time and improving efficiency, by securely transporting a host of tools around a site. TITAN HD Series mowers will be available from Toro’s Dealer network this spring. www.toro.com
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Reducing operator fatigue Ferris have launched the Soft-Ride Stand-on SRS™ Z1 mower, featuring a first-of-its-kind adjustable operator platform with suspension technology for optimum comfort and increasing productivity. Stand-on mowers feature similarities with both walkbehind and zero-turn mowers. Where zero-turn mowers and walkbehinds have their specific application area, the standon mower can be best of both worlds. They are the ideal machine for tight, smaller spaces and where the operator needs to get repeatedly on and off the machine for obstacles or opening and closing gates. But when facing a larger area of grass, this machine will handle the job with almost equal ease as a zero-turn mower.
in the centre of the machine’s turning point, ensuring the body picking up less momentum from turns. The SRS Z1 is designed to allow for quick operator exit and re-entry in combination with an automatic-disengagement of the PTO. If the operator walks away from the mower to move an obstacle or pick up debris, the PTO will automatically disengage. When stepping back onto the platform, the PTO can be engaged by a minor stroke of the switch and the operator can continue mowing. Minimal space is required for manoeuvrability on tight properties and narrow corners which also benefits the space required for transport and storage. The mowers’ superb balance in combination with large 23” drive wheels provides stability and manoeuvrability that exceeds expectations for traction and handling, whether on slopes or overcoming the issue of climbing kerbs. www.ferrismowers.eu www.thwhite.co.uk T. 01264 811260
Lawn stripes retain popularity
A stand-on mower can be used in a wide variety of applications such as cemeteries, traffic islands, vegetated central reservations, public playgrounds, urban areas and public parks. The SRS™ Z1 mower offers several features that offer heightened productivity and commitment to quality. The suspension technology delivers a more comfortable ride by reducing stress on the operator’s body, while its forward and reverse lever with an easy locking speed control setting and an ergonomic thigh pad help to further reduce operator fatigue. The operator is positioned on top of the rear axle, exactly
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Lawn stripes, that quintessentially British sign of a wellmanicured garden, remain popular although no longer necessarily in rigid straight lines, and to capitalise on this Cobra has launched two new cylinder machines. With a walk-behind electric and a hand mower, the Cobra cylinders will help maintain fitness whilst administering TLC to their lawns. Various lawn competitions all demonstrate the British affection for stripes with a fast-growing interest in cutting lawns in intricate patterns. Hand powered machines remain popular and the HM38C offers a 15” (38cm) cutting width. Split rollers ensure beautiful stripes and the five hardened steel blades can be quickly and easily adjusted to four different cutting heights. Weighting in at just 8.5kg, the HM38C is light and easily manoeuvrable allowing those intricate cutting patterns to be achieved. For gardeners preferring a mains electric system the new Cobra CM32E will meet all requirements. The 12.5 (32cm) machine with its powerful 400W motor, 12m cable and four-blade diamond ground steel blades provides a superb
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finish. It offers a simple height of cut adjustment between 12mm and 42mm. The split rear roller ensures clear stripes. It weighs just 10kg and is easily manoeuvrable around beds and edges. It has a capacious grass bag ensuring fewer trips to the compost heap. www.cobragarden.co.uk
Increasing demand for out-front flails
lightweight versions are now finding employment on golf courses and cricket wickets. The flail is far more effective and efficient in longer wet grass conditions as the discharge area reaches the full width of the machine. Perhaps the main claim of the flail its ability to deliver very acceptable surfaces in all grass conditions and at a fraction of the cost of the alternatives” www.slopemower.co.uk
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Simon Richard, UK Agent for the Muthing flails and Reform bank tractor ranges says “Highway and embankment maintenance has been at the fore-front of public expenditure cuts and equipment suppliers need to react to these changes. The ability for local authority’s and contractors to achieve the two objectives of delivering cut quality at less frequent intervals will be increased by raising the level of outfront flail mowers as a percentage of their ground care machinery stock. Rotaries and flail mowers generally cost less to purchase, and maintain, particularly grinding the cylinders and adjusting the bottom blade. The quality of cut afforded by flail mowers has increased dramatically over the years to the point where these machines are no longer kept just for rougher areas. Smaller,
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motoring
There’s a new truck in town The new Volkswagen Amarok, with its new 3-litre V6 engine is the most powerful, torquey and fastest pickup on the market. The Landscaper’s Liam Campbell tested the new top-of-the-range Aventura spec Amarok at the UK launch event
LIAM CAMPBELL AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR Volkswagen has taken the mid-life fresh to introduce a number of new technologies but, most importantly, to replace the 2-litre unit which received criticism for its poor performance under heavy loads. One tonne pickups around the world require large displacements for strenuous work, and the new V6 fits the bill perfectly. INTERIOR The dashboard has been completely redesigned and, as well as being more stylish, is also more ergonomic and functional, with a large lidded central cubby and glovebox, and number of useful storage spaces for loose change, wallets and phones. Visibility is slightly restricted, however, due to the relatively low seating position and high windscreen and windows. The Volkswagen Amarok is seen very much as a ‘luxury pickup’, so it’s no surprise then that even the entry-level Startline models are fitted with a lot of equipment. The Aventura is the Amarok’s flagship trim level, and sits above the Startline, Trendline and Highline. Volkswagen has fitted the Amarok with what is easily the sector’s most comfortable seating. The eight-way electrically adjustable ‘ergocomfort’ seats for the driver and front-seat passenger has even been accredited by the German ‘Healthy Back Campaign’. Other standard features include dual-zone climate control, cruise control, ‘ParkPilot’ automatic parking system, featuring front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. Infotainment is provided by Volkswagen’s MIB infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen display, radio and new technology including the option of navigation, Guide & Inform, Car-Net and App-Connect
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systems. Bluetooth and DAB digital radio are also now standard features. LOADING AND TOWING The Amarok has always performed fairly well at the business end. The load area measures 1,555mm long by 1,620mm wide (1,220mm between the wheelarches) and has high 508mm side walls, making it one of the largest load beds in its class. The standard tailgate sits just 780mm from the ground. When folded flat, it’s able to support weights of up to 200kg and serve as a load bed extension. In terms of weights, the Amarok is capable of carrying up to around 1,090kg and there is a maximum towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes. There is a durable load compartment protective covering, four lashing rings and a 12v power socket to charge tools and equipment included as standard. PERFORMANCE, RIDE AND HANDLING Of course, the big news for the Volkswagen Amarok’s 2016 update is the new 3.0-litre TDi V6 engine. It’s surprisingly quiet and refined when idling but, as expected, has a deep
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roar during heavy acceleration. It’s unbelievably quick and, on the highest power rating, reaches 62mph from standstill in just 7.9 seconds – making it almost three seconds quicker than the Ford Ranger Wildtrak. There are three power ratings of 160hp, 201hp and 221hp, with the latter having a maximum torque output of 550Nm. As with the previous generation, there is a choice between a six-speed manual and an eight-speed DSG automatic transmission. The Volkswagen Amarok is also comfortable to drive, with very little body roll in the corners, a quiet and refined cab and light but responsive steering. The new engine does have its down sides, however, returning just 37.2mpg on the combined cycles at a time when some pickups are offering mid-40’s.
OFF-ROAD While the Volkswagen Amarok has always been a smooth and capable performer on the road, the same cannot be said for its off-road handling. With a kerb weight of over 2.1 tonnes, it’s one of the heaviest vehicles in its class and it has a very poor ground clearance of just 192mm, 500mm wading depth and approach and departure angles of just 28 and 24-degrees. Volkswagen’s 4Motion is available as a permanent or selectable system. The selectable has three settings (2Hi, 4Hi and 4Low) and both systems have an electronic diff-lock and are complemented by the electronic stability programme (ESP), hill hold assist (HHA) and hill descent control (HDC) to ease Amarok down steep descents. SUMMARY Volkswagen’s network of 72 Van Centres nationwide have already started taking delivery of the new Amarok model, with first customer deliveries taking place in January 2017. Prices, as expected, have increased quite significantly and start from £26,255 plus VAT for the 3.0 V6 TDI 201hp 8spd auto 4MOTION, up to an eye-watering £31,995 plus VAT for the Aventura 221hp 8spd auto 4MOTION. Only four models are currently available, but more will be joining the line-up in time for the September 2017 registrations. Tel 0800 783 4909 www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk
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Get up to date on glyphosate Groundcare contractors, greenkeepers and local authorities
Amendments to glyphosate authorisations require Member States
are exposed to public opinion as parks, open spaces and street
to ensure that plant protection products containing glyphosate do not
maintenance teams are in constant contact with the community.
contain the co-formulant POE-tallowamine, (also referred to as POE-t
Manda Sansom, Technical Development Manager at Monsanto, manufacturer of leading glyphosate herbicide Roundup, comments:
or ETA). A transitional period for the sale and distribution of ETA-containing
“Glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides are among the most
products up to 30th June 2017 and for disposal, storage and use of
thoroughly tested and evaluated pesticide products in the world. Their
existing stocks until 30th June 2018 is now in force. This means end
40-year history of safe use is supported by one of the most extensive
users have until the end of June 2018 to legally use up all such products,
worldwide human health, crop residue and environmental databases
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ever compiled on any pesticide.”
In addition, Member States were instructed to pay particular attention to Groundwater in vulnerable areas, with particular respect
What is happening now with glyphosate?
to non-crop uses, and risks from the use in specific areas referred to
The current licence for glyphosate was due to expire at the end of
Article 12(a) of Directive 2009/128/EC (Sustainable Use Directive).
June 2016 and because no decision on its renewal had been taken
Herbicide authorisations issued in the UK by the Chemicals
by the European Commission’s Standing Committee the licence was
Regulation Directorate have taken these risks into account, so you can
extended for a further 18 months to allow for the European Chemicals
be confident that using glyphosate products according to the label will
Agency, (ECHA), to prepare its scheduled Safety Assessment.
be compliant with this EU regulation.
In parallel, the Commission proposed certain restrictions for glyphosate during the 18 month extension period.
What happens next? The EU approval process will start again - once the scheduled Safety
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New team for East Midlands Complete Weed Control has announced Conor Flynn as its newest franchisee to operate in the East Midlands. Conor is the latest to join Complete Weed Control and after working with cars for the majority of his working career, he decided that it was time for a change of direction. When the opportunity arose to join Complete Weed Control he decided to learn more about the company, which ultimately played a major factor in his decision to alter his career path. “I’ve worked with cars all my life, whether it is sales, events or driving around a track. Cars are my passion but when the chance arose to join Complete Weed Control I think the opportunity was just too good to ignore. “I met with managing director Ian Graham, to find out more on the company and learn about what would be involved in the daily running of the business – and that made my mind up.” Conor spent a year learning the business inside out by working under David Cocks, who had been in charge of the East Midlands area since 2000. Having recently just taken over the full day-to-day running of the business, Conor feels he is now ready to push on and grow the business. “I’ve got some great clients and work at some fabulous places, which includes golf courses and sports clubs and I’m really enjoying it so far. My plan is to keep growing and building on the relationships that David has built up over the past 16 years.” Since its beginnings in 1972, Complete Weed Control has gone from strength to strength and has built a reputation as the most professional and relied upon weed control contractor in the UK. The CWC group has been complimented by its hugely successful business model. Every inch of the UK is now occupied by a Complete Weed Control operative and also has a growing presence in Ireland. “It’s an incredibly progressive and forward thinking company, says Conor. “Head office is always on hand to provide you with support and everyone has a high ambition which is a great motivation. “I’m really looking forward to the road ahead with Complete Weed Control. It is great to be a part of this company.” www.completeweedcontrol.co.uk
Conference plans announced The Amenity Forum conference and associated exhibition has become a must attend event for all involved or with an interest in weed, pest and disease management. The Forum has announced that in 2017, it will take place on Thursday, October 12th, at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton on Trent. The conference will be entitled ‘Keeping Britain Moving’ and speakers will address the key issues in the sector. Speakers include John Parker, who works for Transport for London, who will address the issue of keeping our cities moving. Colin Mumford from Bayer will speak on the ‘appliance of science’ and Professor Alan Gange will take a specific look at biological control linked to his research programme at Royal Holloway University of London. A leading head groundsman will give his views on the pressures of producing high quality sports surfaces and a session led by two leading sector experts will pose the question ‘What is the future for weed, pest and disease management’. The Forum is also currently engaged in running its series of half day free Updating Events across the UK. Information on locations is given below and you are asked to pre-register by emailing admin@amenityforum.net
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More targeted spray All bottles of the barrier acting, total herbicide, Pistol from Bayer, will now be supplied with two low drift sprayer nozzles and a stewardship checklist attached. The addition of the low drift nozzles forms part of the new authorisation for Pistol which was officially reregistered by the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) under the new registration MAPP17451 in 2016. The new authorisation confirms that Pistol is registered through to 2020. Bayer is already in the process of relabelling bottles and distributors have until the end of February 2017 to sell any remaining ‘old label’ stock. However, any individuals purchasing these products will have until February 2018 to use their stocks. “The new nozzles will mean that amenity professionals using Pistol will have a more targeted spray pattern and chemical drift will be minimised, so the product only affects the target area and there is less wastage,” says Dr Colin Mumford of the Bayer Turf Solutions Team. “As an independent organisation, the Amenity Forum fully supports product stewardship and the importance of choosing the correct nozzle so that the product is applied exactly where needed for effective and economic impact,” adds independent chairman of the Amenity Forum, Professor John Moverley OBE. “Pistol is an essential product for the control of annual and perennial weeds and grasses on soft and gravel surfaces. And without such updates to the packaging, we could see even more products removed from the market, so we aim to ensure that our products are stewarded correctly and we always encourage best
practice,” says Colin. A key benefit of Pistol is that it has a long lasting, systemic and residual mode of action. Once it is applied, its effectiveness will continue, as a barrier is created on the upper profile of the soil that will remain throughout the season, controlling germinating weeds and preventing their establishment. The herbicide can be applied with a knapsack sprayer, and the nozzles are universal, so will fit to the user’s existing equipment. turfsolutions@bayer.com
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Grey squirrel control “top priority” An oral contraceptive for grey squirrels could be the only chance future generations of people will have to enjoy the benefits of fully mature English oaks and other broadleaved trees in our UK towns and countryside, says the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). The education charity warns that current populations of grey squirrel are reaching proportions which threaten the survival of some of our most loved species of trees. While the new contraceptive offers a very real opportunity to reverse the tide of damage, it needs the government and forestry sector to get behind a long term commitment to fund the five-year research programme required. RFS Chief Executive Simon Lloyd explains grey squirrels represent the greatest threat to the health of broadleaved trees but currently, woodland owners can only trap and shoot the pest, methods which are not always wholly effective. “Without more effective controls, grey squirrels will continue to strip bark of many broadleaves, including the iconic English oak, when they are young,” he says. “This exposes trees to stress and disease, causes irretrievable damage and can kill them. The cost of damage by grey squirrels to trees is conservatively estimated at £14 million a year. “Prior to the introduction of the grey squirrels by the Victorians, broadleaved trees were able to grow to a size and girth that delivered the timber that built our historic Navies, created some of our oldest buildings and continue to live on in much prized furniture and craftsmanship. “If more recently planted trees no longer reach their full potential it will have a measurable impact, both of the UK’s ability to grow hardwood timber, but also on the landscape for generations to come.” News that research into a grey squirrel oral contraceptive by the government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in York has received an initial £39,000 investment from Defra, is therefore welcome, says Mr Lloyd. A long lasting species-specific oral contraceptive would be far easier to administer than single-dose injectable immuno-contraceptives. However, a longer term commitment to a five-year test programme is required to look at dosage, at longevity of the dose and at how to administer the oral contraceptive to be species specific via bait-lacing in feeders or hoppers which only the grey squirrel will be clever enough to access. Funding for a pilot progamme will also be required. Simon Lloyd says: “ It is pointless to plant oak and other
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broadleaved species where they are vulnerable to grey squirrel damage without a rigorous and sustained control programme. There is a high risk they will never take their place as a thing of beauty in the landscape or a valued source of high quality timber. “We believe that oral contraceptives will be most effective when combined with trapping and shooting. Funding research into fertility control must become a top priority for government and the forestry sector.” There are an estimated 3.5million grey squirrels in the UK. Scientists estimate around £1m will be needed to carry out a five-year oral contraceptive test programme and believe the oral contraceptive would cause populations to fall by around 90% over a few years. As a concept, it has received the backing of Prince of Wales. £100,000 has already been raised by members of the Squirrel Accord, of which the RFS is a leading member, towards further research.
Chipping the Christmas trees A Christmas tree ‘chipping’ scheme raised over £6K for a worthy cause, helped by a GreenMech QuadChip 160. Dorothy House, a charity providing care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses, recently teamed up with horticultural students from Wiltshire College in a Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme. In return for a donation, 131 trees were picked up by volunteers and delivered to the college in Lackham near Chippenham, where students studying landbased courses made light work of chipping the trees with a GreenMech QuadChip 160 woodchipper. Bill Johnston, wood chipping specialist from local GreenMech dealer T H White, brought the QuadChip 160 to the campus to aid with the processing and recycling of the collected trees. Commenting on the day, Bill said, “I thoroughly enjoyed demonstrating the safe use of the chipper and providing the students with information and hands-on experience so that they were able to recycle the trees. The students all enjoyed the opportunity to use the chipper, giving them the chance to enhance their skills and increase their employability.” The chippings produced were then used on the rhododendrons and azaleas around the college grounds.
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The Level 3 Horticulture students with Course Lecturer Chris Roberts (left) and Bill Johnston of T H White (right). The GreenMech QuadChip160 is a 160mm chipper that features a full 360o turntable allowing definitive infeed chute positioning for convenient and safe loading at the kerb-side or in restricted spaces. Powered by a 34hp Kubota turbo-charged diesel engine, this workhorse offers exceptional crushing of difficult branches and woody brash, provided by twin vertical feed rollers and a large 160mm x 230mm letterbox opening. The scheme has successfully raised a total of £6,041 for Dorothy House. www.greenmech.co.uk
£1.7billion, 43,000 rural jobs The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) was among organisations which gave written and oral evidence to the Efra Forestry in England Inquiry into the role of Defra in supporting a thriving forest economy and
environment. The Inquiry is due to report this spring. The forestry sector already contributes around £1.7billion a year to the economy and supports around 43,000 rural jobs, as well as delivering substantial environmental and social benefits. If government woodland creation and management targets are met, the impact of forestry on the rural economy and environment could be much greater. Brexit creates a unique opportunity to meet this challenge. The RFS are hoping that the inquiry will recommend a radical rethink on woodland creation to encourage a significantly higher rate of new planting for timber and amenity woodlands plus a simplification for the Countryside Stewardship/grant process to encourage engagement among foresters. They are also seeking priority funding for research into pests and diseases, including the development of effective control measures for grey squirrels where they are damaging woodlands and a better coordinated research and funding for breeding of productive and resilient trees Tel 01789 841425/ 07973 523168
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Tree team bridges the gap A team from national tree relocation, supply and planting specialist Glendale Civic Trees was called upon when three large trees needed relocating to enable a new railway bridge to be installed. Using the largest tractor mounted tree spade in the UK, three Sequoiadendron gigantium Wellingtonia were moved so infrastructure specialist J.Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) could replace the bridge near Mauldeth Road Station in Manchester. The trees were situated in Ladybarn Park in the exact spot where a crane needed to be positioned to remove the old bridge and install its replacement. Glendale’s new North West-based arboriculture enterprise was originally approached to relocate the trees, estimated to be between 15 – 20 years in age, but due to their size, semimature tree specialist Civic Treeswas brought on-board to move them to the other side of the park. Once the relocation was complete the crane was able to lift out the old bridge, which had reached the end of its useable life, and replace it with a new one. Marc Greenaway, operations manager at Glendale
Civic Trees, told The Landscaper, “The time constraints of the project meant we needed to act quickly to relocate the trees, which combined with wet ground and rather tight site access meant somewhat challenging conditions. In the end it took our team just two days to relocate the three trees. “Tree pads were placed around the relocation site by the Murphy team to prevent the tree spade churning up the ground, and the team also ensured surrounding paths were cleared and the ground was reinstated. “It was important to take good care of the trees throughout the process, particularly as they’re an interesting species with a lot of history having first been brought into the UK from California in the 1850s by plant collector William Lobb.” Civic Trees has been supplying, planting and relocating mature and semi-mature trees since 1963. In addition to the largest tractor mounted tree spade in the UK, it also boasts the largest fleet of tree spades. www.glendale-services.co.uk.
A safe haven for urban trees Planting trees is often integral to an urban development, but without protection roots can get damaged, stunting the trees’ growth. The new TreeBunker Tree Root Development System from Wrekin Products, manufacturer of intelligent products for civil engineering, protects the roots and encourages healthy, long-term greenery. The modular TreeBunker system is easy to specify and simple to install. It gives tree roots space to grow without being stifled by the pressure of pedestrian or road traffic. This means that town planners, landscape architects and
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arboreal consultants can successfully add trees to car parks, plazas and other urban developments. “Trees are good for towns and cities. They provide shade and habitats for wildlife, reinforce stormwater management systems and reduce air pollution. Research from the U.S. Forest Service confirms that trees are also beneficial to people’s physical and psychological well-being,” says Roy Partington, Divisional Director of Geosynthetics at Wrekin. “The challenge facing planners is that trees won’t grow in compacted ground. This means finding ways to meet the development’s load bearing requirements, while giving the
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Honorary Fellowship The Institute of Chartered Foresters has awarded Dr Charles Mynors an Honorary Fellowship for his outstanding contribution to the forestry and arboriculture sector. This distinguished award is bestowed upon individuals in recognition of notable service to the advancement of forestry and/or arboricultural knowledge. It is an exclusive award, with only 14 previously honoured in the Institute’s 90 year history. The Honorary Fellowship award will be officially presented to Dr Mynors at the forthcoming Trees, People and Built Environment Conference in Birmingham in April 2017.
The posts can be supplied by Wrekin in any size between 400mm and 1.4m to suit the depth of void, and can easily be cut on site to adapt to any minor adjustments for stable installation. “The beauty of TreeBunker is that you add as many units as needed to protect the tree roots. Then add soil into the chambers, and continue building as normal.” The TreeBunker Tree Root Development System is available directly from Wrekin, who also offers a full design service to achieve the best chamber layout for each project. www.wrekinproducts.com
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When arboricultural specialists Woodmen UK Ltd needed to replace an incumbent fleet vehicle, the North Wales company specified a new 17-plate Isuzu Grafter 3.5 tonne rigid to work on its expanding range of tree maintenance, tree surgery and woodland management contracts for commercial, domestic and industrial customers. Supplied by local dealer Warrington Vehicle Centre, the Isuzu
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Grafter chassis has been specified with a purpose designed tipping body that incorporates a wood chipper and tooling pod, as well as a range of working lights at both the rear of the truck and above the tooling pod for night-time work. “The Isuzu Grafter is absolutely fantastic, its build quality is superb and the vehicle is definitely built to last. The compact overall footprint of the vehicle is much narrower and shorter than its predecessor yet it can carry over 2.5 times as much payload,” said Mike Roberts, Financial Director at Woodmen UK Ltd. Mike adds, “Without doubt, the Isuzu Grafter is totally fit for our purpose. It is easy to drive and the all-round visibility from the cab is excellent. We couldn’t ask for a better vehicle to operate on our arboricultural projects.” The specification of the tipper body on the 17-plate Isuzu Grafter follows on from an Isuzu D-Max pick up, also supplied to Woodmen UK Ltd by Warrington Vehicle Centre. Going into service last year, the Isuzu D-Max also featured a similar tipping body conversion as the Grafter. Woodmen UK Ltd was first established in May 2013 and already the Welsh company includes ground work firms, utilities, schools, borough councils, builders and civil engineering companies as customers, covering its comprehensive range of tree surgery and tree care services. “Over the years, the Isuzu Grafter range has successfully carved out a niche position within the arboriculture and tree surgery industries, working for private companies and Councils all over the UK. Its neat compact footprint, extensive payload capability and rugged reliability has enabled us to secure a substantial presence and reputation within this specialist market sector,” said Pete Murphy, managing director, Isuzu Truck UK. www.isuzutruck.co.uk www.warringtonvehiclecentre.co.uk
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have been developed that have equivalent or more lumen output. For example a 20 watt “COB” LED lamp has a light output equivalent to 200 watts (Halogen) with the advantages of either a warm white or daylight white colour. There is no expensive control gear to replace and in the unlikely event of a lamp failure it is just a simple replacement, no electrician required! LED lights are also suitable for use with remote PIRs as there is no warm up time plus they also work well with Photocell control. Running costs are also very low; a 20 watt lamp on all night for a year (approx. 5000 hours) will only cost £15.00 (based on 15p per kilowatt hour) To sum up, if you want to smarten up and be environmentally friendly, install new Bollard lights using LED lamps! Those “wonky” bollards are hurting your reputation! Martin Bennett is the founder of Lumena Lights. www.lumenalights.com
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Firestone Buildings Products’ PondGard EPDM lining has been used to refurbish the ‘Horseshoe Pond’ at Gunnersbury Park in West London as part of a significant improvement programme at the 75 hectare, Grade II listed landscape. Purchased for the nation from the Rothschild family, Gunnersbury Park is now jointly managed by Ealing and Hounslow borough councils. Thanks to two Lottery Heritage Fund grants, the councils have embarked on a major scheme to overhaul the museum on site and make significant improvements to the Park, which includes restoration of some of its historic buildings and its two ponds. Located in front of the Park’s historic orangery, the Victorian Horseshoe Pond was partially infilled in the 1960s, at which time the remaining portion was modified with concrete additions to create a modern water feature. This had subsequently fallen out of use and out of fashion and the restoration project has involved de-silting, draining and excavating the pond, removing the 1960s additions and reprofiling the pond to return it to its original appearance. New footings and a new blockwork wall have been introduced in addition to the existing Victorian wall and contractor, Ivel Aquatics, excavated the pond to the required depth, compacting the clay soil at the base. The Ivel Aquatics team then laid a 300g separation and filter geotextile before installing the Firestone PondGard EPDM
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lining membrane. The 1mm thick membrane was cut into sections and laid into the pond cavity with a 150mm overlap on each section, which was joined using Firestone’s QuickSeam self-adhesive tape. The lining was taken up the sides of the pond and secured in place by coping stones placed around the perimeter. An additional layer of geotextile was then laid onto the PondGard membrane followed by a surcharge of clay soil, which both anchored the lining in place and obscured it from view. The pond area was then landscaped and filled with water. The project has now been completed and the boating pond located near the main entrance to the Park has also been upgraded, with a new clay bund installed as a temporary measure to reinforce the surrounding concrete and pond edge to stabilise the structure and prevent water loss. Councillor Corinna Smart, Hounslow Council’s Cabinet Member for public health and leisure said: “The transformation of Gunnersbury Park will provide a vital local resource for leisure, culture and relaxation. By restoring the ponds we are reintroducing some of the original Victorian splendour to the Grade II listed landscape and the PondGard lining will ensure the Horseshoe Pond remains high impact and low maintenance for many years to come.” www.firestonebpe.co.uk.
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New Urban Wildflower Mixtures For 2017 British Flora have added a wide variety of Urban Wildflower Mixtures to their existing range as well as the introduction of a “Bat Friendly Wildflower Mix”. Wildflower meadows are becoming increasingly popular in the UK due to the rise in awareness of the benefits of wildflower habitats, not only for the wildlife but also for human benefit. With the increase in construction work and the green areas that are available, what better an opportunity than to create an urban wildflower habitat in your back garden. British Flora’s new Urban Wildflower Mixtures not only draw in the bees, butterflies and other insects into urban areas, as they are attracted by the pollen and nectar from the wide range of specifically chosen wildflowers. It also acts as a greater opportunity for the birds to feed on insects. Combining the two varieties of native and non-native flowers together within the urban mixtures helps to extend the flowering season of the mix. Native wild flower species tend not to have an extended flowering season, unlike the range of wildflower species included in our “New Urban Wildflower Mixtures”. By extending the flowering season, you are also extending the available food source to our country’s diverse range of insect species. This available food source is important to both honey bees and bumble bees who will be looking to store energy to help see them through the cold, damp, winter months. We at British Flora see this as an important part of helping the environment and wildlife. Using a wide range of wildflower species increases the diversity of food that is available for insects. This results in a larger source of food for other wildlife, such as: Newts, Voles, Slow Worms and birds as
well as British Bats. This is where British Flora have designed a Bat specific mix to go with the existing mixtures for Butterflies, Bees and Wildlife. The Bat Friendly Wildflower Mix has been designed to help attract a varied range of insect life to act as a food source for bats. Bats have huge appetites and need to eat a lot of insects to provide them with enough energy. This new bat friendly seed mix will create a wildflower area that will help to encourage bats into your garden to use it as a source of food, water and shelter. The mixture is specifically designed to attract a large variety of flying insects that the bats prefer to feed on such as Moths, Beetles and Crane flies. Bats need a large supply of these insects as they use up a lot of energy whilst flying. We all like to bring a wide range of colours in to our gardens, which will also benefit the wildlife. The selected plants are rich in sweet nectar and protein rich pollen; as well as offering some paler flowers that are easily seen at dusk. The paler flowers are key to encouraging insects into the garden during poor light. Another good thing to consider when looking to make your garden bat friendly, is to incorporate a wetland area. Not only will a small wetland area / bog or marshy patch give the bats a water source, it will also increase the diversity of insects that are attracted to the garden. Many of the tiny flies that are found around a water source are much preferred by British bats. Aquatic and marginal plants can be planted around the edge of the ponds to create a soft edge and a more natural habitat effect, encouraging more insects into the garden area. www.britishflora.co.uk
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New design Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has enhanced its successful Infilta permeable block paving range by incorporating a new design element. The new Infilta range now features nibs that end 13mm short of the face of the block. The result is a totally unique block paving solution that does not compromise interlocking performance and offers enhanced aesthetic appeal with the unsightly nibs being hidden from view when laid. Not only is Infilta more appealing from a design perspective, it is a totally unique permeable paving solution that does not compromise on water drainage performance, enabling water to drain away through the gaps. Incredibly hardwearing, it offers excellent durability and grip which makes it perfectly equipped for all trafficked applications including car parks, retail areas and other heavy-use commercial locations such as HGV loading areas. This new stylish offering is available in four different variations: Ecopave Textured, Andover Washed, Andover Textured and StoneMaster. Designers can also choose from a range of textures and colour options to complement their project, such as Grey Fleck, Pink Granite, Sandy Buff and Rustic. Mike Davies, Category Manager for Charcon, comments: “Not only do the new straight edges provide a much cleaner and contemporary finish, they significantly enhance the design options available as architects and specifiers can now opt to have have Infilta laid alongside and in combination with a vast range of standard paving. Not only that, Infilta is part of our Life® range of products which makes it the ideal choice for sustainable specification.” www.charcon.com
Waltons cube summerhouse creates striking focal feature The new 10ft x 10ft Cube summerhouse from Waltons makes an eye-catching, contemporary statement in any garden. The walls, roof and floor are made from sturdy 12mm tongue and groove cladding. A modern pent roof slopes away from a covered veranda that wraps around the front and side. www.waltons.co.uk
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Innovative schemes Long Rake Spar offers the most extensive range of specialised decorative aggregates currently available in the UK. Their products are supplied exclusively to the trade, across a wide spectrum of industries, Landscapers & Contractors, Councils, Highways Agencies, and other industry sectors. Their products are also specified by Architects & Specifiers on commercial and large scale domestic projects. They have supplied products to many innovative schemes and have recently created some new senior positions contrasts with the inaccessible space and distorted planting inside.
Long Rake Spar were chosen by Addagrip to provide the aggregate for Liverpool Football Club’s newly expanded Main Stand at the existing Anfield ground. Various natural aggregate blend options were considered to ensure the selected surface was in keeping with the new red bricked building and club colours. The final choice was BBA approved Terrabound Resin Bound porous surfacing in Tuscan Pebble and Rhine Gold blends which utilise aggregates from Long Rake Spar’s extensive range of products suited for use within Resin Systems.
Long Rake Spar was delighted to donate stone to Gaysha – Resin Paving and Flooring to help create the ‘Outside Inside’ Garden designed by Emma Bannister of Landscape Consultancy Ltd who is working with the charity National Association of Premenstrual Syndrome (NAPS). The garden won a silver-gilt medal at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and was inspired by the stories of those who suffer from severe premenstrual syndrome. The common native planting on the outside
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Graham Boyd (pictured right) has joined Long Rake Spar as Joint Managing Director. The appointment underpins Long Rake Spar’s ongoing commitment to customer service and the existing Company Managing Director, Trevor Broadhurst, commented: “Graham’s experience within senior commercial positions at Hanson and Knauf Insulation, coupled with his knowledge of the construction industry will be invaluable to our business. Given the scale of our company, it is crucial that we have a strong team and Graham’s drive and dedication to customer satisfaction will ensure that we will continue to offer a market leading proposition in a competitive market.”
Grange Farm Centre is a 90 acre site that provides the local community with leisure, sporting, recreational and educational facilities. Utilising natural aggregates supplied by Long Rake Spar that fit with the environmental considerations of Grange Farm, SureSet laid 291m² of their 6mm Barley Beach. Tel +44 1629 636 210 / sales@longrakespar.co.uk
Cleaning for Patios, Paving and Outdoor Wooden Structures The changeable British climate means that patio and paving slabs are subjected to a wide range of tough conditions. During the cold winter months, freeze / thaw cycles can cause physical damage to porous stone slabs and mortar joints. As the weather stays wet but continues to warm up during the spring, mould and algae growth becomes a problem. Wood can suffer even more damage. Softwoods can be affected by the same mould and algae issues as patio and paving slabs. The absorbent nature of most woods can lead to warping if exposed to too much moisture. They can also be at further risk from rot, fungal attack and woodworm infestation. These problems not only make wood look tired and dirty but can cause wooden structures to become unstable. When patios or wooden structures become dirty or degraded, there are a couple of common cleaning methods most people resort to. The first is to use a pressure washer and the second is to use an acidic cleaner. Pressure washing can produce visually impressive results in a short space of time but can be very destructive in the long term. Every time a patio is pressure washed, the surface of the stone or concrete is eroded and the joints between the slabs can be completely destroyed in a single wash. Wood can also be irreparably damaged by aggressive high-pressure spraying that can cause splits and open up the surface, making it even more porous. Acidic cleaners work by aggressively attacking and dissolving the top surface of the underlying material that they are applied to. If left for long enough, they can successfully remove surface mould and algae from patio slabs but can leave rust coloured marks or stains on certain patio materials. Wood can also be severely affected by repeated acid washes. The acid strips the top layer of the wood. This not only creates a patchy and rough look but can also make the wood more porous. Despite their aggressive nature, neither pressure washing nor acidic cleaners can deal with the penetrative lichen growth that occurs over time on patio slabs. The roots of lichens are ingrained in the pores of the slab and >
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New apprentice sponsorship deal Natural Paving Products has announced it will be sponsoring apprentice and budding motocross racer, Jodie Huntington for the duration of 2017. Jodie is completing an apprenticeship in level two, business admin at Natural Paving Products and works at the company’s distribution centre as part of the ‘DC Team’. In her role, she prepares samples of stone and artificial grass to send out to customers. Jodie also closely shadows her line manager and oversees the role of Yard Manager when her line manager is away. In addition to her passion for business, Jodie is a keen motocross rider and Natural Paving Products has agreed to sponsor Jodie during the 2017 season. Speaking on the sponsorship, Jodie commented: “I’m extremely grateful to have received this support from Natural Paving Products. This will be my first season in the adult class and I’m very excited to see how I will fare. With this additional financial support I’m in a better position than ever to be victorious!” Malcolm Gough, Group Sales and Marketing Director, at Natural Paving Products, added: “Sponsoring Jodie is a very exciting endeavour and we’re delighted to be able to support a talented racer and a cherished member of our team. We love supporting our staff in their passions whenever possible and always encourage a healthy work-life balance in our teams.” As per the agreement, Jodie will display Natural Paving Products’ advertising on her bike and kit. This will include promotion of the company’s logo, website and products. She will represent the company at over 15 rounds of racing across Britain this year. www.naturalpaving.co.uk
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range. Completing the 2017 offer with the inclusion of timber fence posts, Grange is now able to provide a complete fencing solution. Commenting on the refreshed dock stock package, Head of Marketing Rob Giles said, ‘The current consumer demand for more decorative fencing products is higher than ever before. The newest additions to our dock stock offer enable retailers to benefit from maximum profit margins across some of our most popular products, as well as equip them with all the materials required to provide consumers with a complete fencing package, from panel to post.’ Alongside this popular dock stock offer, retailers can make the most of their chosen product range in-store with the help of the company’s extensive merchandising support. Including informative, product-specific foamex point of sale boards and a space-saving fence panel step display unit, the company offers a comprehensive choice of point of sale materials, enabling stockists to maximise sales at every opportunity. Available to all Grange stockists, the dock stock offer requires a minimum order value of £2,000 across the range. www.grangefen.co.uk
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BritishFlora Planting the seeds for a greener tomorrow
THE PREMIER WHOLESALE PRODUCER OF NATIVE BRITISH WILDFLOWER & AQUATIC PLANTS We are excited to be launching a new range of seeds for 2017 including: Bat mixture • Pastel Colours • Treasure Trove • Blue Harbour Candy Floss • Brick Yard • Patchwork For more information on these vibrant range of seeds please contact one of our experts at British Flora. info@britishflora.co.uk • www.britishflora.co.uk
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flow and by proximity to the motorway M50 junction. “Since then the fine science and art of growing young transplants from seed and raising in the field to a finished item, typically sold at 60-100cm tall, has been researched and rehearsed each season. A staff of currently some 25 transplanters has raised over that period some 60 million trees and shrubs for use in landscaping both urban and rural, forestry, gardens, estates and farming.” The production method involves minimum input - no peat, no artificial heat, plants grown outdoors as nature intended, sold bare-root and bagged when dormant for maximum handling efficiency and minimum consumption of materials. Its main business is to supply garden centres, landscape contractors, local authorities, foresters and landowners with a comprehensive array of trees, shrubs, hedging, herbaceous and specimen plants. Tel 01432 845 200 www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk
(From left to right) Steve Ashworth, Director at Wyevale Nurseries, Ray Jenkins, Production Director Transplant Division and Jules Griffiths, Transplants Office Administrator, celebrate the Division’s 30th anniversary.
Learner of the Year Awards
Staff at Wyevale Nurseries’ Transplant Division recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the company’s opening. A celebration was held to mark the occasion with special John Boyd, a talented horticulture apprentice from Port cakes and attendees included Steve Ashworth, Director at Glasgow, has won the horticulture category at Lantra Wyevale Nurseries and Ray Jenkins, Production Director Scotland’s annual Land-based and Aquaculture Learner Transplant Division. of the Year Awards. The runner-up spot went to Brooke Steve, who was there from the start three decades McKenzie, from Croftfoot in Glasgow. Continues >> ago, said: “It has been great fun seeing the gradual expansion from a two-acre rehearsal effort in 1987 using home devised REWS ILL HOLESALE LANTS TD tree seed treatments, basic kit and a few Open: Mon-Fri 5am-3.30 Sat 5am-12 & Sun 6am-10 hired harvest workers to the expert staff and specialised equipment we have today. “Thirty years have rushed by since Peter Williamson, the then Chairman of Wyevale Nurseries, first had the idea to displace and replace the juggernauts of imported hedging and forestry stock and start inQUALITY PLANT SOURCER & SUPPLIER house production of British grown, British CONTINENTAL WEBSHOPQUALITY • TRADEPLANT ONLY SOURCER & SUPPLIER Fully stocked 5 acre site 5 mins from J25WEBSHOP on M25 provenance stock locally. CONTINENTAL TRADE ONLY “Production started in 1987 at a site 30 Fully stocked 5 acre site 5 mins from J25 on M25 miles from the Hereford-based nursery get 15% Discount off your first purchases when you register as a trade only customer head office site, selecting some land based Parkview Nursery, Theobalds Park Road, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 9BQ tel: 0208 363 7411 email: info@crewshillwholesaleplants.co.uk - www.crewshillwholesaleplants.co.uk near Ledbury and blessed by three factors - great sandy loam soils, an irrigation reservoir filled by winter excess stream
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horticulture their careers within these key industries. “As well as congratulating everyone nominated for Lantra’s learner of the year awards, I’d particularly like say well done to the winners and the runners-up. It really is a fantastic achievement and I’m sure winning these awards will be great for their prospects and their self-confidence.” John, aged 25 from Port Glasgow, has been doing an SVQ Level 3 in Parks, Gardens & Greenspace through Glasgow Clyde College while working as a gardener for In-Work Enterprise. John came onto the project through a scheme The awards were presented to trainees at the glittering ceremony and gala dinner in Dunblane by farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson on Thursday 2nd March. Speaking at the event, Adam reminded the audience of the importance of fostering new talent and investing in skills to ensure a lasting future for Scotland’s food and drink sector and the wider rural economy. Adam commented: “I’ve really enjoyed presenting these awards and meeting Scotland’s top trainees and learners from the land-based and aquaculture sector. “It’s inspiring to see such talented people getting the support of employers and training providers as they start
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called Future Jobs, part of the Inverclyde Community Development Trust Programme. After completing his Level 3 Parks Gardens and Green Space qualification, his dream is to broaden his knowledge of the horticulture industry in other locations. 21-year-old Brooke has been doing a Modern Apprenticeship SVQ Level 2 in Horticulture through Daldowie Training Centre, while working for the Southside Housing Association in Glasgow. After completing her course, she hopes to secure a full-time job with Southside Housing, learning more about different approaches to horticulture around the world. The Learner of the Year Awards were organised by
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A Piece of Cake? Catering continues to play a huge role in the make-up of garden centres accounting for in excess of 25% of sales in many cases. Over half of all garden centres have a cafĂŠ or restaurant with many having invested further to increase their covers and grow their offer. Complex businesses in their own right, there are many elements to consider from menu planning, cost control and staff recruitment to menu development, service options, allergens and much more.
Bookings are now being taken for the HTA Catering Conference and Dinner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Piece of Cake? which takes place on Tuesday 13 June and Wednesday 14 June 2017 at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. A milestone in the garden industry calendar, the HTA Catering Conference is a must attend event for all garden centre catering operators, from business owners and garden centre managers to catering managers, chefs and front of house staff. Bringing together speakers from inside and outside the industry the HTA Catering Conference is the event to attend to find out the very latest developments, issues and topics of interest impacting on garden centre catering. The conference is supported by an exhibition and the programme allows for plenty of networking with delegates and suppliers. www.hta.org.uk/cateringconference
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Over 500 industry buyers attended the 2017 Europlants UK Ltd Open Days. Even storm Doris couldn’t keep customers away from this much loved, warm and sociable two-day industry event hosted by Renato Canale and his dedicated team.
Customers were able to view the nursery bursting at the seams with stunning display, including Vanucci’s new eye catching shaved Chamerops Excelsa plants. On offer over the two days were the new “Jackpot” specimen plant offers as well as the trolley deals and other opportunites available during the event. Thanks to Europlant’s customer generosity, the event, which was compared by ITV’s Love Your Garden David Domoney, raised a whopping £2800 for “Perennial”, the horticultural benevolent society. Any customers who were unable to make the days are very welcome to visit, please call Pat Lawrence, on 017076 49996, who will be happy to arrange this for you.
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Plant a rainbow of colour in the garden with primulas and polyanthus and welcome in spring, the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) ‘Plant of the Moment’ These cheerful bedding plants offer great value, flowering their hearts out for weeks on end to brighten your outlook on even the dullest of days. New varieties are continually being bred offering outstanding garden performance, larger flowers and better resistance to the vagaries of our weather. Although single-coloured flowers are always popular also look out for bicolours, double and rosebud types, plus wonderfully scented new varieties too. Bold blocks of primulas always look striking, but impressive displays can also be created by combining them with other spring bedding, flowering bulbs and foliage plants too. Small pot grown plants are available now in full flower, making them perfect for creating instant displays in any garden, patio or courtyard. Planting combinations Here are some ideas of the flowers you could choose as companion plants for primulas and polyanthus. • Bedding Daisies (Bellis) • Bugle (Ajuga) • Daffodils and Narcissus • Forget-me-nots (Myosotis) www.hta.org.uk
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By Tabitha Grammaticus-Smythe
It was International Women’s Day last week so it was great news to read that Scotland’s Muirfield golf course will allow women to join for the first time. It only took them 273 years. I have already sent off my application to join this enlightened group of progressive chaps. I have never played golf in my life but I’m confident that the lads will be patient while I try and hit their balls. Men are more likely to turn the heating off when they leave the house – even when there are other family members still inside according to a survey by warm.co.uk “Not only are chaps hitting the ‘off’ button on the thermostat as they walk out of the door, but they’re now using smartphone apps to control the heating while they’re out,” says warm.co.uk spokesperson Jonathan Ratcliffe. “And that’s taken the battle to a whole new level.” Well there is a battle going on in these
offices. Il duce always turns off the heating when he goes out leaving the rest of us to shiver. In fact the only thing that seems to matter to him right now is what colour to choose for his new car. I’m setting up a protest movement. Well, we Brits have been there, and done that. We built a wall that was twice as long as Grumpy Trumpy’s. The Easy India Company built a wall down the middle of India to crack down on smuggled salt. A big, beautiful wall. The Indians would pay for it. However In large parts of India, there wasn’t the rock needed to build it. So they created ‘The Great Hedge of India’ it was around 2.400 miles of thorny trees and bushes. There is absolutely nothing left of it today. I’m hoping that this year I will get invited to the Chelsea and Hampton Court shows. In order to strengthen my case and get some attention I have purchased some fantastic boots from the Muck Boot Company. They cost £100, they are comfortable, decorative, and selling like hot cakes . I’m wearing them today in the office and will make sure I pack them when I visit Muirfield. www.muckbootcompany.co.uk You may have just read the feature in this issue about Women in landscaping , attentive readers will know that this was my idea but as usual his favourites get all the best jobs. Finally, I must apologise for not being able to reply to all your e- mails. It is gratifying to know that I have attracted such a massive audience. But please do continue to write - I’m always on the look out for news, views scandal and gossip: tabitha@landscapermagazine.com
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