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Because of the cost-cutting measures being imposed by the government the BBC has announced that it is to put its weather-forecasting contract out to tender after 93 years of Met Office bulletins. The Met Office is the world’s best forecaster, it tells local authorities and the people responsible for keeping our roads and footpaths safe when and where to lay down grit or salt. Like the BBC itself, The Met Office is a valuable national treasure, instead of being attacked they both should be encouraged and protected. Forty nine BALI members out of 108 entries received have won awards in this year’s prestigious BALI National Landscape Awards in association with Horticulture Week and headline sponsors
Green-tech (p6). The Principal Award, Special Award and the coveted Grand Award will be announced at the awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London on Friday 4th December - tickets for the ceremony are going fast. The recession may be officially over but councils are still having their budgets cut leaving little left for our public parks, gardens, and open spaces, yet public awareness of the importance of green space especially in our cities has never been greater. Carol Dutton asks is our green infrastructure at risk (p24). Just in case you have not noticed it’s getting colder and many are planning now for the arrival of winter (p43). Despite the arrival of colder nights looking out over my own garden there are still some very healthy plants in the wrong place (p46). Last weekend I visited Devonshire Road Market in Chiswick London and discovered that artificial grass company Lazy Lawn had turned the road green. Despite marching drum bands, thousands of people, L cars and bikes the carpet WEED CONTRO RE HORTICULTU 5 still looked good at the SALTEX 201 end of the day - good re enterprise (p48). n Infrastructu Is Our Greeat Under Thre ?
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BALI announces 2015 award winners of selecting the Principal Award winners has taken hours of collective deliberation by the judging panel. We have been particularly impressed by client comment to the judges that has invariably highlighted very strong relationships with clients as fundamental to their scheme’s success. Working closely with their clients to meet any challenges with workable solutions would appear to be BALI members’ Forty nine BALI members
Horticulture Week and
on Friday 4th December,
out of 108 entries received
headline sponsors
however, will they know
have won awards in this
Green-tech.
who has won a Principal
Wayne Grills was an
year’s prestigious BALI
Not until the awards
strong suit.” BALI’s Chief Executive
Award, Special Award or the
observer during the final
National Landscape
ceremony at the Grosvenor
coveted Grand Award, and
adjudication. He paid
Awards in association with
House, Park Lane, London
tickets for the ceremony are
tribute to the judges, who
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Commenting on this year’s
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selecting our winners,
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BALI members can feel
schemes created and
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achievements. I would like
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to thank the judges for their
workmanship achieved,
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whether in the domestic,
ensuring the BALI National
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A portrait showing
Brown’s landscapes. It will run
remembered as the most
a smiling Lancelot
throughout 2016, bringing
fashionable miniaturist of the
‘Capability’ Brown has
together a huge range
Regency era, and served as
been selected as the new
of openings, events and
painter to the Prince of Wales
face of the 2016 festival
exhibitions, and sparking new
before he was crowned as
celebrating the 300th
and exciting research into
George IV.
anniversary of his birth.
Brown and his works.
Brown, often called
The Festival has been
the ‘father of landscape
Gilly Drummond,
Collection/Bridgeman Images
Capability Brown Festival 2016
extraordinary legacy he left –
Chairman of the Capability
both in terms of the rich array
funded by a £911,100 grant
Brown Festival’s Project
of sites attributed to him, and
architecture,’ changed the
from the Heritage Lottery Fund
Management Board, said:
in his on-going influence on
national landscape and
with the wider project worth
“The unveiling of the
landscape design, which has
created a style which has
in the region of £1.7million.
Richard Cosway portrait of
been felt around the world.
shaped people’s picture
Much of this represents match
the new face of the Festival
of quintessential English
funding, and funding in kind,
is extremely timely, as
to the owner of the portrait,
countryside.
from the Festival’s partners and
Capability Brown was born
and to Bridgeman Images,
supporters.
299 years ago this month. It
for allowing it to be used in
The portrait of Brown
signals that the countdown to
connection with the Festival,
nationwide celebration of
chosen as the new face of
the Festival has well and truly
and we’re looking forward to
Brown’s extensive works. It
the Festival was painted by
begun.
seeing it being used across
aims to encourage a wider,
Richard Cosway, probably
more diverse audience to
between 1770 and 1775.
to celebrate Capability
visit, learn about and enjoy
Cosway (1742-1821) is best
Brown’s life, work, and the
The Capability Brown Festival 2016 is the first-ever
“The Festival aims
“We are extremely grateful
the country in 2016.” www.capabilitybrown.org
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Dandelions - new source of rubber Sumitomo Rubber
tyre. The increased use
Industries (SRI) has
of sustainable natural
the Russian dandelion can
reliable, efficient and more
entered into a joint
resources plays an
be grown in temperate
environmentally-friendly
research project with
important role.
regions, including North
natural resource can be
America and many other
utilised in production
US biotech company
Currently, around 90
Unlike the rubber tree,
other regions. Therefore, a
Kultevat to investigate
percent of the world’s
parts of the world. SRI
plants around the world,
the potential of utilising
demand for natural
believes that this joint
allowing SRI to deliver
Russian dandelions as
rubber is produced in
research will promote
high-performance tyres
an alternative source of
Asia. As SRI looks to
the greater use of natural
for an increasing number
natural rubber, which
expand its worldwide tyre
raw materials and their
of customers with a lower
may one day replace
manufacturing network,
production will expand to
environmental impact.
the conventional source
it is seeking a more eco-
of natural rubber, the
friendly supply due to the
rubber tree.
serious environmental
As the global tyre
consequences of the
demand rises steadily,
transportation of rubber.
SRI has the objective of
In order to achieve this, SRI
reducing the usage of
is examining the potential
fossil resources such as oil
of Russian dandelions as
and coal, which account
a new, alternative source
for approximately 60
of high-performance
percent of a conventional
products on a global scale.
Continued optimism UK tradesmen and women
nearly two thirds thinking the
remain optimistic for the
UK’s economy has improved
next 12 months following
over the past year.
a busy first half of the year,
of Screwfix, comments: “It is
retailer, Screwfix.
really encouraging that so
The majority (85%) of
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many tradesmen are both
tradesmen questioned in
optimistic for the future and
the latest Trade Pulse report,
are maintaining busy work
say they expect business to
schedules. We’ve certainly
remain at the same level or
experienced how busy they
to improve over the next 12
are first-hand through our
months, with more than a third
store network. Our five
currently busier than expected
minute Click & Collect service
and nearly half saying business
has also grown significantly
is now, at this time better than
as many of our customers
12 months ago.
choose this option to limit
The optimism tradesmen
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Andrew Livingston, CEO
according to multi-channel
time off site. In fact, 70% of
feel for the future of their
all online orders are now click
businesses also extends to the
and collect and we’ve now
UK’s general economy, with
received six million orders
50% believing it will improve
since we launched the service
over the next 12 months and
in 2011.
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Carrier bag tax to charity Squire’s Garden Centres
spaces for children, along with
in the communities in which
carrier bag tax scheme.
have chosen the charity
their families, who spend time
we live and work. Squire’s
Thanks to all at Squire’s,
Greenfingers to benefit
in hospices around the UK.
will donate all profits from
the money raised through
the 5p carrier bag tax to
the scheme really will
from the carrier bag
Sarah Squire Squire’s
tax, which comes into
Deputy Chairman TOLD
Greenfingers, to help them
make such difference to
effect in England on
The Landscaper , “We are
create stunning gardens
the lives of children and
5th October 2015.
delighted to support the
that can be enjoyed by
families who spend time
work of Greenfingers and
children and their families at
in hospices.” John Ashley
large retailers must charge
its garden projects for
hospices around the UK.”
(Greenfingers Chairman)
customers 5p per carrier bag –
children in hospices. As a
Squire’s will donate all profits
company we recognise
thrilled and enormously
from this tax to the charity
the responsibility and
grateful to have Squire’s
Giving page:
Greenfingers, who create
opportunity we have to give
Garden Centres support
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inspiring gardens and outdoor
back and make a difference
us for the first year of the
From October it is law that
“We are absolutely
You can donate to Greenfingers on their Just
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Blec purchase Redexim bv, the parent
of BLEC Global. The deal
around the world by
manufacture and distribution
company of Charterhouse
includes the purchase
Redexim under the name
of the current range of over
Turf Machinery, have
of the BLEC name and
of BLEC.
80 different BLEC machines
reached an agreement
means that the products
to purchase the assets
will continue to be traded
Redexim will now be responsible for the full
throughout the world including the UK & Ireland.
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New Pedestrian Models Etesia has launched
compromising the results
with seven easily
two new professional
of either of the functions.
adjustable cutting
pedestrian rotary
By crushing the grass finely,
heights ranging
mowers – the PHCT
even if it is long and wet,
from 28-85mm.
and PHCS PRO 46
both models excel in their
Both come
Evolution models.
collection abilities and the
complete with a
grass box is always filled to
grass box capacity
capacity.
of 56 litres.
The two new models offer extreme versatility with the ability to cut, collect
With no tool or blade
and mulch without the
change necessary; simply
Honda engine, the PHCT is
have resulted in Etesia’s
need for an accessory. Users
place the removable insert
a single speed model and
rotary mowers becoming
will be capable of mowing
under the deck if you want
the PHCS is a push model;
the number one choice
with or without collection
to mulch and remove the
providing the operator with
for many landscapers and
in all conditions as well as
insert if you prefer to mow
the choice according to
groundsmen.
undertake high-quality
- with or without collection.
their preference. As with all
mulching.
The smooth surfaced insert
Etesia’s rotary mowers, the
in cut and collect rotary
Built upon the DUOCUT
Fitted with a powerful 5HP
renowned high performance,
The professionals choice
completes the shape of the
PHCT and PHCS offer low
mowers has just got better
concept of combining
deck and enables the grass
vibrations with ‘soft grip’
with the addition of an Etesia
100% collection and 100%
to move easily for superior
handle bars which can fold
rear roller kit for effortless
mulching decks together, the
mulching.
for easy transportation.
striping and will be available
new PRO 46 models deliver
Both the PHCT and PHCS
These operator friendly
on the PRO 46 models soon.
high performance without
have a cutting width of 46cm
features combined with
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The Urban Birder swoops
National land management
speaker among other talents.
charity the Land Trust has
He led this year’s National
welcomed renowned
Bird Campaign and has a
naturalist, David Lindo to
clear passion for engaging
a whirlwind tour of its
people with wildlife,
parks and green spaces –
particularly in urban areas.
shining a spotlight on how
This led the Land Trust and
brownfield land can be
Lindo to identify common
transformed into inspiring,
ground in their missions and
thriving nature havens.
to find out more over the
David Lindo, known as The
course of a two-day tour of
Urban Birder is a broadcaster,
green spaces in Yorkshire
writer, naturalist and public
and Derbyshire.
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Awarding times Green-tech has been
category. They will now be
The Landscaper, “We are
named as one of three
visited by judges to decide
thrilled to be a finalist in
finalists for the 2015
the overall winner, which
these prestigious regional
Press Business Awards
is due to be announced
business awards. Green-tech
Large Business of the
at a black-tie dinner on
is a progressive business
Year.The awards are
19th November.
and we work really hard to
in their 25th year and
Earlier this year Green-
offer our customers the best
receive entries for
tree also featured in the York
products, prices and service
new purpose built office and
14 categories from
Press’ Top 50 SME list in the
that we can. We are a large
warehouse facility that we
businesses across North
York and North Yorkshire
employer in this region
have commissioned close
and East Yorkshire.
region cementing its place
and continue to invest in
to the A1 motorway and
as a business leader within
developing our people as
have plans to expand the
the region.
well as the business. We
workforce further.
are moving our entire
s ales@green-tech.
Green-tech goes up against Portakabin and Simpson (York) in the Large Business of the Year
Managing Director, Rachel Kay (pictured) told
operation next month to a
co.uk
Glendale’s 7.5 tonne fleet Following the successful
and Hillingdon, handling
operation of its first two
a range of arboriculture
Isuzus that have been in
applications from
service for just over a year,
supporting routine tree-
specialist national green
felling to annual pruning
services provider Glendale
programmes.
Managed Services has
The two latest Isuzu 7.5t
taken a further two new
rigids have been specified
Isuzus to work on specific
with Isuzu’s popular Easyshift
new contracts in the North
automated transmission and
London area.
feature a secure storage/tool
The latest Isuzu N75.190
box compartment behind
woodchip waste.
productivity. We now look
Forward Euro VI rigids, in
the cab and a compact
the distinctive Glendale
tipping body. In operation,
Glendale’s Isuzu trucks have
with Glendale on their
livery, are involved in the
the vehicle is equipped
already left a lasting positive
future fleet requirements,”
maintenance of trees in the
to tow a chipper, which
impression with their
said Keith Child, marketing
London Boroughs of Harrow
feeds the tipper body with
performance and overall
director, Isuzu Truck UK.
“In a short period of time,
forward to working closely
The ‘Special One‘ Although there may be a ‘special one’ that grabs the majority of the headlines at Chelsea FC, there is another who is perhaps not quite so much in the spotlight. Both are renowned for being at the top of their game and one is obviously Jose Mourinho; but the other? The Dennis G860. Head groundsman Jason Griffin, (pictured) has chosen the Dennis G860 to ensure the pitches are fit for champions. “I’ve used Dennis machinery for about 15 years. We use the G860’s here and at Stamford Bridge.
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Spider Machine Yorkshire Water’s trial
into the channel to concentrate
works to improve the
the low flows of the river flow
quality of the river
downstream of the reservoir.
environment downstream
The flows in the stream are
of Swinsty reservoir is now
currently too low to allow fish
well underway.
and invertebrates to thrive. The
Swinsty reservoir has been
versatile four-legged walking
a source of drinking water
spider machine has been
indicators of good water quality
wider programme of work
for Leeds since 1878. The
climbing in and out of the river
- such as macro-invertebrates
across Yorkshire over the next
historic diversion of water to
to position tree trunks and large
and plants, which will result in
five years. Yorkshire Water
support the needs of local
boulders and local gravels at
long term improvements and
will make improvements to
communities has resulted in
intervals within the channel.
attract more brown trout back
20 reservoirs and improve
to the river and other wildlife
100km of Yorkshire’s rivers to
like otters and kingfishers.”
demonstrate its commitment to
the River Washburn receiving
These new features will
unnaturally low flows, which
create a more concentrated
has led to low fish populations
water flow and a series of
and species diversity.
deeper pools and shallower,
Director for Salix, adds: “Our
environment.
faster flowing riffles over a
incredibly strong four-legged
Salix provides sustainable
with partners, Mott McDonald
700m metre reach of the River
spider machine can maneuver
solutions to restore our
Bentley (MMB), Arup and the
Washburn just downstream
pieces of wood weighing up
damaged and degraded
Environment Agency, along
of the reservoir which
to two-tonnes each into the
watercourses and wetlands.
with local landowners, to
will improve biodiversity
river channel. Once positioned,
The company specialises in the
monitor the results of various
and provide a habitat for
they will be held securely with
design and construction of river
river restoration techniques,
invertebrates and fish.
stainless steel cables and will
restoration and wetland habitat
Yorkshire Water’s
maintain a good flow for fish
creation projects, providing
The company is working
aimed at improving ecology in
David Holland, Technical
protecting and improving the
the River Washburn.
Environmental Advisor, Jo
and lead to an increase in
ecological enhancements to
Bioengineering specialists Salix
Baxter says: “By providing
biodiversity that will shelter in
our natural and man-made
is using its innovative ‘spider’
suitable habitat conditions
and under the wood.”
landscapes.
machine to fell and move trees
we hope to see an increase in
This project is part of a
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Curbing illegal timber trade The national forest
Congress, one of the largest
natural forest heritage.
agencies of Kenya,
gatherings of world forestry
“Forests continue to
analysis has indicated that
Tanzania, Uganda,
leaders. The event was
dwindle at unprecedented
forest losses from 2000 to
Madagascar and
facilitated by WWF, TRAFFIC,
rates in our region calling for
2012 were concentrated in
Mozambique today signed
and the Southern African
new strategies to claw back
Mozambique (2.2 million
a historic declaration to
Development Community
these losses because if we
hectares), Tanzania (2 million
jointly combat illegal
(SADC).
continue at the rate which
hectares) and Zambia (1.3
we are going, there will be
million hectares).
timber trade in Eastern and
Juma S. Mgoo, Tanzania
2030. WWF’s remote sensing
Southern Africa, taking a
Forest Service Chief
nothing left for our children
significant step towards
Executive Officer, notes
and their children to enjoy,”
50-90 per cent of wood is
addressing this growing
that the loss of forests due
said Mr. Mgoo.
harvested or traded illegally,
driver of forest loss.
to illegal trade in timber
WWF’s Living Forests
Globally, between
according to United Nations
The declaration was
continues to increase
Report projects potential
Environment Programme
signed at a side event in
at alarming rates and
forest loss in the East Africa
(UNEP), and it’s estimated
Durban, South Africa, at
something needs to be done
region of up to 12 million
to cost US$30-100 billion
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London’s lost rivers A £4.28m award-
flood storage to capture
International’ Stormcell
winning flood defence
overland flow during periods
and Stormbloc modular block
project in Southwark, South
of heavy rainfall. Above
storage systems.
London, is combining
ground, a mixture of natural
above and below-ground
earth bunding and dwarf-
over retaining the parks’
temporary flood storage
brick retaining-wall structures
appearance was very
to create a pioneering
are being constructed in
strong,” says Mouchel
back to their original grassed
solution at two sensitive
the Dulwich, while Belair
Project Engineer James
appearance and significant
and historic parks.
Park a combination of earth
Armitage. “Even though
money and time was saved
bund and detention basin
they realised the flooding
during installation with less
Southwark Council, is
to control peak surface
problem, they did not want
heavy plant on site.
designed to provide much-
wateflows. However a key
to lose significant areas of
needed protection for
element of the flood defences
the parks to large ponds
block format, each tank is
Herne Hill and Dulwich, an
is underground geocellular
and swales.” By specifying
only one metre in depth,
area prone to flooding as a
block storage from Hydro
attenuation tanks using
which limited the amount
result of being in a low-lying
International to provide a
Hydro’s Stormcell® and
of excavation required.
catchment of the culverted
solution that is sensitive
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Wrapped in geotextiles, the
Effra River – one of London’s
to the needs of the park
geocellular storage systems,
tanks are covered with topsoil
so-called lost rivers.
locations.
several different concerns
to a minimum depth of 0.5
were satisfied. The block
metres, which means they are
The project, led by
The design involves the
Engineer Mouchel’s
“The public concern
Due to the modular
construction of above- and
sensitive design
systems are load-bearing
effectively invisible.
below-ground temporary
proposed using Hydro
and could be landscaped
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£70,000 on staff training
Landscaping at the NEC Mitie has begun providing
to the contract and enhancing
landscaping services to the
the user experience with their
NEC in Birmingham.
horticultural expertise and
Rochford Garden Machinery
this time Rochfords have
dealers on met up for
been restructuring the
the annual dealer day
team and spent £70,000 on
providing grounds
presentations at Haynes
staff training.
maintenance, winter services
Director for Mitie’s landscaping
Motor Museum.
The three year contract,
efficient service delivery”. Tim Howell, Managing
and interior tropical plants to
business told The Landscaper
Rochford Managing
to Mark Rochford’s overview
the Birmingham-based venue
“I’m really pleased that we have
Director Stewart Anderson
of new products soon to be
is being delivered by Mitie’s
been chosen by the NEC to
talked about the £1m
introduced, with emphasis
landscaping business. Mitie
provide this range of services at
investment the company
on AL-KO lawn tractors,
will also be providing pest
such an important venue.
has made over the past year
and the Mitox brand which
control services to the centre.
with the extension to the
celebrates its 10th anniversary
Wincanton showroom, spares
in 2016. Mark talked about
engineering services
innovative capability, which
and distribution facilities.
the phenomenal success of
manager at the NEC said:
combined with our strong
the Weibang Legacy rear
“In the very first month of
management teams and
to more than doubling the
roller mower and made an
the estates contract here at
focus on investment allow
pallet space capacity of
apology on behalf of the
the NEC, Mitie’s landscaping
us to provide great service.
the building to 100,000 sq.
company for selling out and
business has seamlessly
We really look forward to
ft. and forms part of the
underestimating
integrated in to the NEC
working with the NEC team
ongoing commitment to
the demand.
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Shaping up for the future
Investment in energy
further investment is to
emphasis will be on further
more importantly, in
efficient plant
be made available for
investment in technology
building a loyal workforce
and machinery,
installing energy saving
and manufacturing
with the skills and aptitude
environmentally friendly
LED lighting throughout.
processes and, perhaps
to take us forward.”
LED lighting and an
A new employee skills
ambitious employee skills
development programme
development scheme are
has just been announced
just part of M&M Timber’s
that is designed to
plans to consolidate its
promote active job
position in the specialist
progression with the
timber products sector.
emphasis on building and
Focusing on environmental factors, a new manufacturing plant
developing a highly skilled and settled workforce. A newly built on-site
is to include an advanced
staff training centre
biomass processing facility
includes a dedicated
and new timber chipping
facility for employee
machinery for a proposed
induction programmes.
heat initiative scheme to
Nigel Poyner, M&M
fuel the company’s timber
Timber’s Managing
drying kilns.
Director told The
The company also
Landscaper “The new
has also hinted it may be
developments are the
installing a third biomass
most significant in our
operated kiln early next
company’s 30 year
year.
history and will equip the
Following a recent
company with a more
survey on green
dynamic stance and
issues at the Midlands
stronger market presence
manufacturing centre,
in the years ahead. The
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Bringing together everyone Paysalia, the international
sports grounds will be
Landscaper “Landscaping and
landscape, garden &
highlighted at the shows
sports grounds professionals
sport exhibition will bring
many stands
have chosen Paysalia as the
together everyone active
Another aspect of Paysalia
“must” forum for their sector.
in private and public green
reflecting the diversity of
Always close to its
space landscaping and
its contents is the “Public
partners, federations or
maintenance.
Authority Days” which,
associations representing
through technical visits and
all the different sectors
sports ground, stadium and
conferences, are a forum for
intervening in landscaping
golf course landscaping.
discussions on the problems
market, Paysalia provides
of creating green spaces in
professionals with tools and a
wide choice of products and
urban areas and public park
unique forum for discussions.
services from the design to
maintenance.
The 2015 show highlights
The exhibition features a
the installation of golf courses
The sport ground market
At Paysalia, you can meet suppliers covering
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shaded space, they can still
its four high-rise towers,
create spaces which are
creating a seamless transition
softened by plants, with a
between a sculptural, planted
light breeze and the sound of
landscape and architecture.
The creation, installation and landscaping maintenance of soils for
Director ( pictured ) told The
Sky terraces
water movement. Marina One’s is one of the first developments of its type
level ‘sky terraces’ offering
to integrate soft landscape
lush vegetation, spectacular
into the fabric of the building.
waterfalls and calm reflecting
Called the ‘Green Heart’,
pools.
Marina One’s elevated public garden sits between
Understanding how public
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Volvo CE appoints Rockbreakers
With its headquarters
as Volvo Construction
Scotland with
utility equipment covering
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rollers. Rockbreakers will be
our core business has been
strongly supported by Volvo’s
the sales, hire and repair of
regional customer support
a whole range of hydraulic
centre located at Stirling.
attachments including
Commenting on the
munchers, hammers, shears,
appointment Volvo’s
magnets and associated
Northern Dealer Development
equipment for the plant
Manager, Charlie Flaws said,
industry in Scotland,” says
“We are absolutely delighted
Mr Easton. “With a desire
to welcome Jason and his
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Visitors flock to demo-day FGM Claymore report an excellent response to their recent demo-day held at Norton Grounds Farm, Chipping Campden. MD Paul Butterly says, “We had in excess of one hundred dealers attending on the day, all keen to learn more about our wide range of ground care equipment offering quality, reliability and performance. Our staff were on hand to
Masport mowers, Simplicity
products for the
output range from 13hp –
take questions and
lawn tractors, Snapper
professional in the form
15hp and cut width option
also demonstrate the
ride-on tractors and walk
of the Shibaura compact
from 80cm - 95cm were
capabilities of each
behinds plus Tanaka brush
ride-on range, the Orec
of particular interest. The
machine.
cutters, hedge trimmers,
professional ride-on brush
Walker ride-on commercial,
chain-saws and blowers.
cutters, where the highly
zero-turn, out-front, direct-
Also on show were
regarded ride-on ‘Rabbit’
collect mowers were also
brush cutters with a power
on view.”
“We had a terrific response to our main stream consumer products such as
our unique and exclusive
Maintaining 300 acres of turf To help maintain its 300 acre
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rollers for striping, a precision
able perform zero-turns without
farm in Devon, Edenvale Turf
mower and can be purchased
cut, safety and versatility.
having to lift any of the mower
has recently purchased Trimax
either as a complete unit or as
Mowers’ largest machine – the
an attachment for the Trimax
contour following abilities based
folded up to 2.8 meters (9’ 2”)
X-WAM.
Pegasus 610 roller mower. It
on the combination of individual
for transport, with the hydraulic
Described by Edenvale’s
features a huge 10.4m cutting
floating decks and articulated
wing lift system; something
managing director Steve Light
width, a cutting height ranging
axis. It has the potential to cut 33
which Edenvale’s turf grower
as ‘the best mower’ he’s ever
from 10-110mm and full width
acres per hour and users will be
Martin White is particularly
The X-WAM has superior
decks. The X-WAM can easily be
impressed with. “We have a lot of narrow lanes here in Devon, so the size of machinery is always an issue with us. If you see some of the lanes that I have to go through, you would never expect us to fit a machine the size of the X-WAM through them. But you can easily fold it up and it’s really compact. I don’t have a problem taking it through the lanes at all.”
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Over 100 products New products have been
have been added to the
added to the Cobra
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range. This includes grass
electric. The GT600E is the
strimmers, a back pack
electric model and has a
blower and a shredder.
600W power, a 30cm cutting
Two grass strimmers
width and 1.5 twisted line that clears edges with ease and precision. It also has a plant protection guard to look after your flowers and borders. The GT260C petrol
powers upto 865m3/hour
garden waste up to 40mm
alternative is powered by a
and has a built in cruise
in diameter, and has an
26cc 2-stroke Cobra engine
control setting to help clear
impressive 50 litre collection
and incorporates a bent
medium to large areas of
box. It also come with
shaft to help make light
debris. The backpack is a well
a plunger to help with
work of the most hard to
padded, comfortable carrying
increased output for
reach areas. It also features
frame that offers increased
heavier loads.
a single shoulder harness to
support and balance.
make the job even easier. The BP43C back pack
For further removal
The new products will take the brand’s range to over 100
of autumn debris, the
products since its launch in
blower features a 43cc two
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Zeroes to heroes The US lawn and garden
the zero-turn’s easy control
demand in the US and now
snow throwers, edgers and
market features the largest
levers are all that’s needed to
its popularity is growing
trimmers. The stocking terms
proportion of zero-turn
drive, brake, steer and spin
throughout Europe. Ariens
are attractive, free marketing
mowers. And now they are
on the spot; and at the end of
Company is a leading
materials are available,
the second fastest growing
the mowing row, turn 180º. A
manufacturer of zero-turns
and Ariens products come
category in the UK market.
few minutes of practice and
in the US and reports it has
with a three-year consumer
it becomes second nature,
seen demand in the UK grow
warranty and 90 day
foregoing the conventional
cutting easily and precisely
extensively each year since
commercial warranty.
steering system on a garden
while negotiating around
setting up the British arm of
The family owned Ariens
tractor the zero-turn can
obstacles like flower beds,
the business. To meet the
Company has built a
mow a lawn in half the
trees and garden ornaments.
growing demand, Ariens
reputation for engineering
It’s easy to see why
time. Driven and steered
The sheer speed and
Company has introduced a
excellence over 80 years,
by the rear wheels via an
simplicity of the zero-turn
range of zero-turns with all
manufacturing Ariens
independent transmission,
are what have created such
the heritage of the Ariens
products in the US since 1933.
brand. It is also actively
Dealers are assured that the
expanding the dealer
fundamental principle driving
network, welcoming new
the design of every Ariens
dealers who are looking to
product has remained the
join in the growth of the
same: building hard-working,
zero-turn market. In addition
reliable tools that are passed
there are opportunities with
on from generation to
other Ariens products such
generation.
as walk-behind mowers,
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Cash-strapped and coping The recession may be officially over but councils are still having their budgets cut leaving little left for our public parks, gardens, and open spaces, yet public awareness of the importance of green space especially in our cities has never been greater. Carol Dutton asks how are councils coping with these twin demands, and is our green infrastructure at risk?
According to the London Parks and Green Spaces Forum, 20 of
and reactive maintenance. We also work on discreet schemes.”
the 33 London local authorities contract out the maintenance of
Over the years the nature of the company’s council contracts
their parks. “These days very few councils have their own direct
has changed from a mixture of soft and hard landscaping
labour force,” says Dave Conway, Quality and Environmental
to predominantly hard landscaping. “The bulk of our work
Manager for FM Conway, a leading infrastructure and services
for councils, more than 90% is highway maintenance. We
company that has been working with Local Authorities in
do everything from fence-line to fence-line. The fence itself,
London and the South East for over 50 years. “We tend to do
the verge, pavement, drainage, highway and street lighting.”
council schemes, scheduled, planned or seasonal maintenance
According to Dave, the specifications for roadside planting are
Arnos Park, London Borough of Enfield
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Commission for the Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) ‘Paying For Parks’ document published in 2006 which advises councils that “using a variety of innovative and different models for funding green space can result in better use of public money, and greater community involvement” has been heeded, especially the last of the eight models for funding urban green
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London Borough of Enfield War Memorial
spaces, ‘Voluntary sector involvement.’ Streatham Common Cooperative (SCCoop), which grew out of Friends of Streatham Common and is currently supported by Lambeth council, took over the management of the ‘Rookery’ a formal landscaped area earlier this year, with volunteers helping to maintain horticulture and wildlife. Although the group recently won a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, London Councils, who represent all 33 London local authorities warn that the future of London parks is at risk as boroughs may soon be unable to support groups such as these and, due to government cuts, the capital could be sliding towards privately run parks by the end of the decade. Perhaps this would take another of CABE’s eight models for funding green spaces, ‘Income –generating opportunities’ too far for comfort. Sponsorship of round-a-bouts, albeit with potentially distracting advertising, is one thing, while Jim Ranger, media officer of London Councils’ horror of (sometime in the future) taking his young son to his local park only to find the gates shut due to a private function, is quite another. In contrast, Enfield Council, one of the 13 London Boroughs who don’t employ contractors, doesn’t rely on volunteers either, despite the fact that they are responsible for 124 open spaces covering 920 hectares. Asked about the maintenance, Laura Berryman, Press and New Media Officer said “this is an ‘in-house’ service. Although we do not rely on volunteers, nonetheless the council welcomes the significant support that they provide. There are 150-200 volunteers who help clear paths, plant
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London Borough of Enfield War Memorial
bedding and generally tidy areas.” Core work is carried out by
need constant mowing, or replacing bedding with herbaceous
trained council ground staff. Responsible not just for parks but
borders or grass. In high profile areas clients will still want to use
highways, verges and areas around housing estates, the council
bedding but they will often have ‘friends of the park’ groups who
is cutting costs by changing its planting. “We have changed some
will help with this. I think that this is a good way to get people
bedding to sustainable planting but have retained bedding
more engaged with their public green spaces. ‘In Bloom’ groups
plants for the key war memorial site in Enfield Town Centre,”
will also take on some of the high maintenance bedding within
Laura confirms.
town centers.” Sarah Hughes-Clarke, one of The Landscape
Since 2008, High Peak Borough Council in Derbyshire has
Group’s directors is a member of The Parks Alliance, which was
been cutting maintenance costs by sharing its horticultural
set up in 2013 to act as a pressure group to “address the services
and street cleaning teams with neighbouring Staffordshire
funding crisis” in the parks and green spaces sector.
Moorlands District Council. “We’re a tourist borough and it’s
Wayne Grills, BALI’s Chief Operations Officer is also a member.
important that we look good” says Carolyn Sanders, Press and
“What we’ve seen during the years of austerity is a substantial
Promotions Officer. Wally Bridge Memorial Park has recently won
reduction in local government funds which means that the local
Green Flag status, helped by voluntary ‘friends’ groups who have
authorities have been squeezed. Parks and green spaces have
worked to renovate the original paths and landscaping, and a
been hit dramatically, with less money for both in-house greens
Heritage Lottery grant.
staff and contractors. Our members now consider themselves
The Landscape Group, established in 1919 and based in
working in partnership with councils, finding ways to cut costs
Coventry, West Midlands looks for ways to help council clients cut
and often providing additional services.” According to Wayne,
maintenance costs, particularly if government funding decreases
initially the Parks Alliance was formed to forge relationships with
during the duration of a contract. “Seventy percent of our work
government departments and keep green space, along with
is grounds maintenance and contracts can be very long term,
horticulture and landscaping at the top of the agenda. “Although
anything from two to fifteen years,” explains Marketing Manager,
we may have a minister for the environment there’s no minister
Melinder Blakemore. “Where our clients are under financial
with specific responsibility for green infrastructure, horticulture
pressure we need to find new ways to reduce maintenance or
and landscaping so we need to make sure that these areas
alternative maintenance regimes. It could be converting some
remain an issue.”
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whose business is not with local authorities. Countrywide
policy which was first approved in 1989 is now incorporated
Grounds Services, based in Cheshire is a grounds maintenance
into the city plan which has protected important areas for
company serving blue chip companies and housing
wildlife. With over 25 hectares of urban parks and green
associations but which also now has around 2,000 schools
spaces managed as wildflower meadows, countless ‘friends’
on its books. “We’re not really involved in public authority
groups, a Countryside Ranger Service, formed in 1983,
contracts, but schools now often have their own budgets so
covering 74 parks and green spaces in the city, we in the
they can use any company they like,” explains M.D. Simon
rest of the Union can only sigh with envy. Not for nothing
Stutt. “Most of our work is done under contracts that are in
is Glasgow known in Scotland as the ‘Dear Green Place”,
place for a period of time. Our clients can’t really cut back. The
justifiably proud of the fact that it has more parks and green
grass still needs cutting and sports pitches still need marking
spaces than any other European city.
out. We try to help cut costs but it’s not always possible.” Scotland is another country with councils funded
Here with our cash strapped councils we can only salute the ingenuity and willingness to harness help from the
differently, and according to representatives of Glasgow City
community that’s keeping our green infrastructure going,
Council, lack of finance has not been an issue or responsible
and the ability of contractors to diversify. Having said that,
for any major changes to the upkeep of the city’s 90 parks
following the latest round of cuts, two initiatives designed to
and open spaces in the last 20 years. Although the city
increase funding, the Bournemouth Parks Foundation, (which
uses contractors and does not employ as many of its own
is investigating a range of fund raising mechanisms) and a
ground staff as previously, the fact that there is a policy to
proposal for the creation of a Green Infrastructure Board for
work closely with funders such as the lottery means that
London to co-ordinate investment for green space across
the council can deliver a planned programme of parks
the city have been born. It looks as if the future of our green
investment over the long term. A nature conservation
infrastructure, if not entirely secure, is at least hopeful.
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Special 20 page Saltex show preview issue James de Havilland and David Curtis select the ‘must see’ exhibits
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SALTEX 2015
NEW DATE AND VENUE GETS INDUSTRY APPROVAL The Sports, Amenities, Landscaping Trade
show footprint by adding an extra hall to accommodate
Exhibition’s (SALTEX) move from an outdoor
the increased interest.
environment into the halls of the NEC Birmingham
Visitors from across the UK and abroad say that the
on the 4 and 5 November 2015 has been met with
new venue, and new date are key reasons behind their
tremendous support from both exhibitors and
decisions to pre-register for the FREE to attend event.
visitors alike. A packed exhibitor list containing
The NEC has well connected transport links to the rest
some of the industry’s biggest names along with
of the country – with more than 75 per cent of the UK’s
confirmation of new exciting features, has ensured
population situated within just three hours from the
that this year’s exhibition is set to be the biggest and
venue. Plus visitors who decide to travel by Virgin Rail
best SALTEX to date.
can receive 25 per cent discount on their ticket fare. IOG
The new, centrally located, national exhibition venue and the more convenient time of year has attracted more than 250 exhibitors representing forestry, play,
members that bring their membership card to the show are eligible for a £5 car park voucher at the NEC. The new look SALTEX, which also marks the 70th
groundscare machinery, artificial surfaces, natural turf,
anniversary of the show, will feature a comprehensive
landscaping products, pest control, line marking, waste
programme of FREE educational seminars and will,
management, sports equipment, litter and landfill and
for the first time, combine with the Institute of
engine fuels. In fact, show organisers had to extend the
Groundsmanship’s (IOG) annual Industry Awards dinner.
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Mark Saggers
Visitors can attend any of the 47 educational seminars
and contributing to the LEARNING LIVE programme
on the show floor, hosted by partner associations and
include: The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA),
industry experts, within the two-day LEARNING LIVE
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers’
programme (see picture) – many of which has CPD
Association (BIGGA), The Amenity Forum, The Institute
points connected to them. The seminar theatre next to
for Occupational Health, and Safety (IOSH), British
the IOG Hub will feature sports turf management panel
Agricultural & Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA)
debates with high-profile industry professionals taking
and the Sports and Play Construction Association
centre stage. Two further theatres will feature dedicated
(SAPCA). The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) will
seminars relevant to those working in the school, play,
also host its annual conference at SALTEX.
amenity, parks, arboriculture and forestry environments. Mark Saggers, journalist and radio presenter on
From an international perspective the LEARNING LIVE programme will feature an in-depth look at the Forsyth
talkSPORT (Pictured ) will host the ‘Gaining Ground’ turf
Barr Stadium in New Zealand - the world’s only natural
management debates. The former Sky News and BBC
turf playing surface under a permanently fixed roof - by
sports correspondent is a regular IOG conference and
the STRI’s Dr Richard Gibbs. Phil Sharples, currently
awards host and visitors to SALTEX 2015 will be pleased
the director of pitches for Gabala FC in Azerbaijan, will
to him reprising his role. The Gaining Ground theatre
focus on some of the challenges he has faced while
will be of particular interest to those with interests in
working overseas. Bertrand Picard from Natural Grass will
fine turf and a variety of sports surfaces. Visitors to this
offer a French perspective on turfcare, while Ian Craig,
theatre will be able to choose from a range of informative
regional agronomist for STRI, will relay the bizarre turf
seminar sessions presented by some of the industry’s
management experiences he encountered while working
national and international experts including Mark Pover -
at the Africa Cup of Nations 2015.
national facilities manager at the FA, Lee Jackson – head
For young people looking to advance their career
groundsman at Manchester City, Chris Wood - pitch
in the groundscare industry, a half-day Young
consultant for the ECB and Simon Winman - head of club
Groundsmen’s Conference, sponsored by Rigby Taylor/
development at Rugby Football Union.
Top Green and organised by the IOG’s Young Board
Other professional bodies supporting the show
of Directors,(pictured ) will offer information on
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educational opportunities, a guide to what some of the top grounds managers are looking for in a young recruit, and a day in the life of the 2014 Young Sports Turf Student of the Year. Hosted on the evening of the first day (4 November),
your place. The full programme of SALTEX events will be regularly updated via www.iogsaltex.com. Visitor registration to SALTEX 2015 is FREE. To confirm your attendance visit www.iogsaltex.com
the IOG Industry Awards at the Hilton Metropole is set to be the UK’s biggest celebration in groundsmanship; with
SALTEX 2015’s new website is now live and visitor registrations
19 awards up for grabs, Alistair McGowan providing the
are open. To confirm your attendance on 4/5 November 2015
after dinner entertainment and talkSPORT’s Mark Saggers
visit:
hosting the event. Visit www.iogawards.com to book
www.iogsaltex.com
The IOG’s Young Board of Directors
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News
Amenity/Landscape focus WYEVALE Nurseries
quality finished product
presented its first
supplied to very tight
Amenity/Landscape
deadlines.
focused stand to this
“Shorter lead times
year’s Four Oaks Trade
and the move from winter
Show.
planting to all year round
The company exhibited
often means that where a
an extensive range of
field grown product was
plant material grown
required the same product
for the amenity market,
must now be sought in
landscape contractors,
container. One of our
garden designers and trade
strengths is that we can offer
nurseries.
an equivalent all year round
Adam Dunnett, Sales and Marketing Director at
supply of product. “At the trade show special
Adam Dunnett, Sales and Marketing Director at Wyevale Nurseries
planting season. “Pleached trees and true
through to standard trees, both field and containerised,
multi stems were exhibited
the whole range of
along with pre-formed
container ornamentals,
Wyevale Nurseries, told The
focus was given to our
hedging in troughs for
topped off with specimens.
Landscaper
container tree product as
instant impact planting
We pay attention to the
a point of difference. This
solutions
detail – seed provenance
“Last year saw a resurgence in the residential
range is particularly useful
and the related construction
as a lead in for field grown
the whole range of nursery
production methods and all
market, the biggest since
stock, covering the gap
stock – basic field-grown
grown to the National Plant
2008, demanding a top
in supply, expanding the
seedlings and transplants
Specification Standards.
Adam added: “We grow
selection, new varieties,
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Quality and Assurance The biggest yet BTME 2016 next January
Professor from Penn State
is shaping up to be the
University and Mike O’Keefe,
biggest yet as the industry
Global Placement Manager
looks forward to the
at Ohio State University –
annual new year gathering
plus dozens more.
in Harrogate. Organisers BIGGA have
Continue to Learn again incorporates the increasingly
listened to visitor research
popular Turf Managers
and exhibitor feedback
Conference, which has
and updated BTME’s hours
outgrown its original venue
with the exhibition now
of the Crown Hotel and
open from 8.30am-5pm
will be held in the HIC’s
on Tuesday 19 January
Royal Hall. For the first
2016, 8.30am-5.30pm on
time, Continue to Learn
Wednesday and 8.30am-
will also feature a half day
2.30pm on Thursday.
educational conference in
The exhibition covers
association with the IOG
five Halls with Hall Q of the
focusing on groundsmanship
Harrogate International Centre
related content. The full
The pitch at Leicester
As part of his programme,
City’s impressive King
John uses Sierrablen products
complementing the other
programme will be released
Power stadium exceeded
as a base feed every eight
four Halls which will again
in October so keep an eye
Premiership standards
weeks and Greenmaster,
be packed with exhibitors
on the BIGGA website www.
all last season with Head
either a 12-0-12 or a 7-0-14,
from every corner of the turf
bigga.org.uk and www.btme.
Groundsman John Ledwidge
every two weeks at half rate.
management industry.
org.uk for booking details.
saying his relationship with
As indispensable elements
key supplier Everris, part
of John’s programme, it is
the best education the turf
said: “We’re hugely
of the ICL Group, as being a
easy to see why he and so
management industry has
excited about BTME 2016
major factor.
many other Premier League
to offer with another range
as thoughts turn to our
groundsmen are so fond of
of fantastic speakers gearing
flagship annual event. We’re
these two products.
up to present at Continue
particularly delighted to be
to Learn 2016, which runs
hosting GolfBIC and this is
“Everris products have been an integral part of my career. From the first minute
Packed with Everris’
BTME will again feature
BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton
I walked through the door
exclusive controlled release
from Sunday 17 January to
another signal of our clear
at Coventry City; they were
coating technologies,
Wednesday 20 January.
intentions to drive more
using Everris products. It
Sierrablen products have
stuck with me ever since as a
been designed to meet
broke all records, delivering
key decision makers to
brand that provides quality
the grass plant’s specific
215 hours of education
Harrogate.
and assurance that what you
requirements. This controlled
to nearly 3,000 delegates,
are putting on is 100% going
release technology prevents
and hopes are high of
of influential figures from
to work.
the leaching of the nutrients
exceeding these numbers
across the turf management
and guarantees a longer
again. An unrivalled range
industry will fill the Halls
happy with how the pitch
lasting effect with no
of workshops, session
throughout the week
has performed and that is
excessive flushes of soft-
and seminars are planned
ensuring high quality
down to the fact that we
growth. The high-quality
with speakers including
enquiries and conversations
have been working to a very
controlled release fertiliser
Beth Guertal, Professor of
for our exhibitors.
strict and tailored nutritional
also saves time and money,
Turfgrass Management
www.btme.org.uka
programme from Everris. It is
as one simple application can
and Soil Fertility at Auburn
completely personalised to
provide nutrition for up to
University, Dr John Kaminski,
preview January issue of The
our needs.”
nine months.
Turfgrass Management
Landscaper.
“We have been extremely
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Last year’s programme
and more of the industry’s
“This means thousands
Don’t miss Special show
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Thoughtfully designed Angel Ridge play area is situated on the site of
surrounding communities. They worked with
beautifully landscaped site
compartments of play
now has extensive sand
have been thoughtfully
the first NHS hospital,
Timberplay, selecting the
and a meandering play
designed, creating distinct
Princess Margaret
best products to suit the
stream, with a Mushroom
areas which children can
Hospital, which has now
site and its heritage.
Spring Pump at its head,
move between using
Horizontal Mill Wheel and
various playful elements,
Council had previously
Dam, Wedge and Water
for example, play gates and
not had any public
Flap.
a Suspension Bridge.
been redeveloped as a residential housing site. Swindon Council had
As Swindon Borough
the task of creating a
park schemes that used
challenging and exciting
extensive sand and
around the site utilises
adjacent footpath and
play area that referenced
water play there was
locally sourced stone to
improved access links,
the rich heritage of the
some apprehension to
create a country walk
opened up the site to
site, keeping the local
the inclusion of these
feel to the site. This is
the wider community,
residents on side and also
features. Fortunately these
also achieved by the use
making it a route popular
improving links with the
were overcome and the
of three Wobbly Sheep
with locals, joggers and
near the entrance and
dog walkers. As the site
modified stock fencing,
is landscape- led it has
used particularly around
rapidly become very
the Platform House
popular with all members
combination, creating a
of the local community, not
play paddock. Different
just those with children.
Dry stone walling
A renovation of the
TEAMVIXEN NEW 150L model
Turf Professional As sole importers
is a further split into
of Viano organic
Organic Based and 100%
products, DJ Turfcare
Organic, with the products
will introduced a new
MixProf and MixProf Bio
professional lawn and
respectively.
turf care range at this years trade shows The professional
David Jenkins, DJ Turfcare Managing Director, says: “Last year’s
range is split into Turf
shows were a great success
Professional and Growers
for us, We very much look
Turf Professional and
forward to this year’s
comprises TurfPro Start,
shows with our display of
TurfProf Autumn, Fairway
the Viano organic range,
and Greenboost together
which now includes the
with MO Bacter in the Turf
newly introduced Turf
Professional range.
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The Walled Garden
THE NORTH East’s
Valley, which opened
development, to the north of
second stage in a rolling
newest visitor attraction
earlier this month, has met
the Hall itself, also features a
programme of work to create
has received official
the criteria laid down by
state-of-the-art visitor centre,
The Gardens at Wynyard Hall
accreditation from a leading
VisitEngland under the Visitor
shop and café, stocking and
– which will eventually cover
industry body.
Attraction Quality Scheme.
serving locally-sourced goods
four acres and be one of the
The Walled Garden, at Wynyard Hall Hotel, Tees
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and produce. The Walled Garden is the
largest rose gardens in the UK.
www.wynyardhall.co.uk
News
Smartphones on wheels The CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, said on Monday evening: “We are in the process of reinventing Europe’s largest automaker, laying the technological, economic and structural foundations.” The Group Chairman announced there would be 20 more electric cars and
we will have transformed
Volkswagen was facing up to
500kilometers.
plug-in hybrids by 2020 –
all of our new cars into
these challenges, he said, for
He went on to say that the
from compact cars to the
smartphones
example as regards electro-
“new Volkswagen Tiguan
next Phaeton and Audi A8:
on wheels.”
mobility, and was showcasing
GTE embodies “our
this at the IAA. “The Porsche
determination to
“No commitment to electro-
According to Winterkorn:
mobility can be any clearer
“At a time of major social
Mission E and the Audi e-tron
systematically take the
han that.”
and technological upheaval,
quattro concept are nothing
plug-in hybrid to further
people expect new
less than aquantum leap for
classes and segments.” The
the largest connected vehicle
answers, new solutions and
our industry.” Both vehicles
Group was also showcasing
fleet on the road. By 2020
new directions from us.”
have an all-electric range of
forward-looking concepts.
SWEEP IT ALL
“Our Group already has
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Winter
Dickies has an excellent range of workwear designed
Dickies hooded tops, or hoodies as they are now
for warmth, with thermal clothing often the product
commonly known, have become iconic with the more
of choice on those exceptionally cold days or freezing
youthful workwear market. Full zipped or over the head
weather conditions.
designs and various printed designs are available in core
The products are tested in the harshest environments to
workwear colours and fabrics. You can be sure that a
ensure satisfaction and comfort and these thermals have
work hood from Dickies will be perfect for either work or
been worn throughout cold UK winters for many years.
leisure wear.
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Winter
The Dickies Kendrick sweatshirt is new for 2015 as part
built tough in its North American homeland, with a
of an exciting range of agricultural inspired clothing.
complete range of spreaders from 47 litre to 4500 litre
This garment has a ribbed collar and cuffs for a secure fit
capacity.
and features shoulder paneling, as with much of the new
The spreaders can be mounted on virtually any host
agriculture range. The front pocket is kangaroo styled, as
vehicle including ATV’s UTV’s, 4x4’s, pick-ups, tractors,
with modern hooded sweats.
trailers, forklifts and flat bed trucks and there are
Dickies fleece offers the wearer suitable warmth in cold working conditions. The Dickies Eisenhower fleece is rugged and warm. with woolly sherpa lining, knitted cuffs and hem and zipping right up to cover your neck. Dickies coats and work jackets are manufactured to suit
pedestrian units, so there are options to suit all situations and conditions. With the increasing Health and Safety legislation making demands on ice and snow control, Wessex International, who are the SnowEx distributors in the UK
varying levels of cold, wet and wintery working conditions,
and Western Europe, are always happy to provide expert
with lightweight waterproof clothing for those days out
advice on the SnowEx spreader.
in the rain, as well as thick, padded winter work coats to combat the cold.
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SnowEx spreaders feature 12V DC direct drive motors mounted in a weather-tight enclosure to ensure reliable power in every situation. The hoppers are built in high density polyethylene and UV protected for zero corrosion
Spread the winter load Designed and manufactured to perform in the harshest of environments, SnowEx is certainly
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and reduced weight. They are all bright, safety yellow so you can’t miss them. The drives feature a revolutionary, maximum torque transmission with a hardened steel worm and bronze gear, with no chains, pulleys, drive belts or gears to break or wear. Many of the spreaders have in-cab control units for
Winter XX
precise operation of spinners and augers, preventing
and Norway
overspreading and material wastage, while offering
amongst many
greater comfort and safety for operators. To complete
others carrying
the system, a steel auger feed is designed to give a more
predominantly salt
positive and accurate supply to the spinner compared to a
and coal from the
conveyor belt.
British Isles and
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bring back fish, seal oil and hides.
Leaf and debris clearance STM.Co Consumer Vac has a 5.5hp Subaru motor
With the adoption of steam vessels the company changed direction, focusing more and more on the export of coal and building a business that at one time supplied more than one third of all coal imports into Spain. World War II had significant impact on the business.
driving the impeller unit plus easy to use handlebar
Most salt and coal merchanting all but finished, leaving
controls for the speed and the setting of the
a long and profitable relationships. But swift actions
adjustment angle of the 650mm intake nozzle.
and good decisions steered the company to utilise its
The well-designed collection bag has a 280 litre
significant experiences and resources to offer agency
capacity plus commercial grade zips and a hard plastic
services to the extended fleet operating from the Clyde
abrasion-resistant base.
during the war years.
With its comfortable, ergonomic handles and large
Post war saw a return to merchanting cargoes and
diameter wheels, the machine is easy for the operator to
reaching out to new partners. JC Peacock’s expertise
use. The conveniently situated speed and nozzle angle
and the level of trade now enjoyed in the salt business
controls make it even more of an easy and straightforward
encouraged the directors to form Peacock Salt Ltd
to use unit.
Today Peacock enjoy the enviable position of being the
The adjustable intake can be positioned from flat, for
UK’s largest salt importer, with the most customers and
even surfaces like paths and tarmac, or quickly and easily
widest variety of salts. The last few decades have seen
repositioned at an angle for transferring the operation to
them build ships, move headquarters, fully automate
leaf and debris collection.
their lines, develop a leading oilfield service businesses,
Dimensions are 162cm long, 67cm wide and it weighs 60kg and there is facility for attaching an optional 3m hose kit.
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UK’s largest salt importer
develop national depots, recruit leading industry experts, and develop products and services that will, with a fair wind, set them on course for another 140 years.
Tel: 01292 292000 info@peacocksalt.co.uk www.peacocksalt.com
Peacock Salt are the UK experts in winter maintenance products, suppliers of de-icing salt, grit and equipment to public services, large and small scale gritting operations and individuals since 1947. The company was established in 1874 by John Craig Peacock, who started his professional career as a ships agent. Within 10 years he had amassed a fleet of 7 ships, plying trading routes from Spain, Brazil, Newfoundland
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Weed control
Unsettled weather patterns
Alan Abel has been a Complete Weed Control franchisee for over 30 years. Turf managers trying to prepare for the Rugby World Cup
conditions persist, so carbendazim will be needed shortly
had to endure the vagaries of our very unsettled weather
and will probably be a more expensive exercise than we have
patterns. This year has been very wet with large rain fall
been used to in recent seasons. Many of us mix chlorpyrifos to
totals again making grass cutting and general turf grass
combat that hidden pest - the leatherjacket. Well now they will
husbandry very difficult. By Allan Abel
be making hay as the CRD withdrew the chemical earlier this
This is a season where tri nexapac ethyl - Primo Maxx/ Clipless have come into its own. This fantastic chemical slows grass growth and reduces clippings while strengthening the root structure. Turf managers that have worked a programme around
season giving two days-notice and the last date for using it on amenity turf was earlier this month! This is going to cause a lot of people a massive headache in our industry, and there must be a case for lobbying for its return, as without doubt, it is just as important in our
the weather have not had the excess pressure to cut
industry as it is in agriculture - even a couple of years without
grass that seems to be jumping out of the ground at the
it will lead to massive costs due to the reinstatement of
moment, making us feel like it’s more April/May than the
decimated turf areas.
end of ‘summer’. Of course that’s not the only thing growing excessively.
This is not just being inflammatory - this will happen. Without meaning to be a harbinger of doom, there is also
Broad leaf weeds have had a field day and one application of
a lot of disease in fine turf areas, and red thread is prevalent
selective herbicide has not really been adequate. There are
in larger areas such as playing fields and fairways. In the latter
a lot of secondary applications taking place which is hard on
examples, a fertiliser with nitrogen will usually grow the red
budgets that are already at breaking point.
thread out of itself.
Worms are already making an appearance as the damp
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But with fusarium, dollar spot, anthracnose and other
Weed control serious fungus issues that seem to appear quickly these days,
the leaves can often be high up in the air, therefore treating
then an application of a suitable product will definitely be a
the stems minimises the risk of drift and exposure for the
necessity. This is also getting into the season for dealing with
operator.” Mr Taylor explains.
Japanese Knotweed. Flowering is late this year and in some areas it has only just happened. Timing is of the essence when dealing with this weed and stopping its spread has to be a priority.
Contractor’s choice for Japanese Knotweed Greater efficacy, improved rainfastness and reassuring
“The stems also stay green longer – leaves typically fall in October, but in the south of the country stems may not begin to senesce until November or perhaps into December, so this potentially offers a wider application window with good results being possible later in the year.” Stem injection is another specialist area, and Mr Taylor cautions that while it can be extremely effective and is ideal where surrounding foliage needs to be protected, the technique requires skill and planning. “First of all, the plant needs to be at the right growth stage
safety has made Roundup ProBio from Monsanto the
with stems thicker than one inch at the base for effective
herbicide of choice for specialist contractor The Knotweed
treatment,” he comments. “There is also the risk that if too
Company Ltd.
high a dose is used, the Japanese Knotweed may become
With its head office in Northamptonshire, the company has
dormant and then you may find new growth up to 3m high
depots across England and Wales and offers a countrywide
a few years later. If treating a large area we tend to reduce
service for control of invasive weeds. Clients range from
application rates for better long term results.”
householders to large organisations such as Church of England, MOD, banks and construction firms. “We offer a complete weed control package for
When it comes to the product of choice for such tricky weeds, Mr Taylor says that Roundup ProBio can always be relied upon, “It’s easy to handle in all application methods and
troublesome weeds such as Japanese Knotweed, Giant
I have had very good feedback from my operators. I’m very
Hogweed, Bamboo and Horsetail,” explains managing
happy with Roundup ProBio – it suits our business very well.”
director Brian Taylor. “We take care of everything from
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have been very impressed with the improvements to a tried and tested brand.” Application services include spraying, stem injection and weed wiping, so Mr Taylor and his team have plenty of experience in using different chemicals. “Roundup has always been an excellent product, very effective and safe to use, but the Roundup ProBio formulation is even better. It is rainfast in just one hour and the take up to the plant is much improved. It is also very safe so we can be confident about COSHH assessments.” Highly effective in challenging conditions, Roundup ProBio makes the best use of application windows for greater efficiency. It also offers enhanced stewardship features including new low drift properties. Roundup ProBio’s formulation features patented technology utilising 360g ai/litre of glyphosate acid as the potassium salt and two surfactants to deliver optimum efficacy and enhanced stewardship. The Knotweed Company Ltd takes every opportunity to control Japanese Knotweed, which has hit the headlines again this year. “We find that application of Roundup ProBio to the stems as well as or instead of the leaves offers improved targeting as
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Artificial grass
New 3G AGP on Teesside Middlesbrough FC (MFC) fans’ favourite George Friend has officially opened the MFC Foundation’s new 3G artificial grass pitch (AGP) The popular Boro defender cut the ribbon on the
fencing contractor dedicated solely to sports – following a
£½ million full-sized all-weather 3G pitch at the
£450,000 grant from the Premier League & The FA Facilities
Herlingshaw Centre in Eston, then put a group of
Fund, while Tees Valley Community Foundation chipped
talented young footballers from Chandlers Ridge
in £50,000.
Academy through their paces on the new surface. The project was installed by Smith Construction
Smiths provided a new land drainage system, repairs to the existing sub-base, new fencing, floodlighting and
(Heckington) Ltd and Dawn Fencing Limited of Leigh –
a spectator viewing area – and will provide on-going
which has been going more than 30 years and is the only
maintenance of the 3G surface.
AGP success
An Essex junior football club is enjoying a brand new
and turf manufacturers Limonta Sport, a FIFA preferred
artificial grass pitch (AGP) thanks to a £100,000 grant
producer, which has been appointed to a Football
from The Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund.
Foundation, Football Association, Rugby Football Union,
Writtle Minors FC near Chelmsford bagged one of 67 grants totalling £5.8m for the development of grassroots football facilities. The AGP was installed by Limonta Smith JV Ltd, a joint venture formed by Smith Construction (Heckington) Ltd
England Hockey and Sport England framework for the second time. The framework agreement ensures that the country’s artificial grass pitches (AGPs) are of a consistent quality and price.
The Landscaper visited Devonshire Road Market in Chiswick, London and discovered that artificial grass company Lazy Lawn had turned the road green. Despite marching drum bands, thousands of people, cars and bikes the carpet still looked good at the end of the day - good enterprise.
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Synthetic pitch requirements
Falkirk FC’s stadium head groundsman Joe Wallace relies on a range of SISIS products specifically built to fulfil synthetic pitch requirements. “We use the SISIS SSS1000 – a tractor mounted sweeper which can be pulled by any machine. There are no tools required for the adjustment of the brush or the angle of the draw bar and to make storage easy the draw bar lifts to an upright position. With an aluminium hopper with stainless steel mesh, any infill that is collected when using the machine is returned back down to the surface leaving it free from contamination of debris. “We get a lot of debris on the pitch after concerts and because we have so many children playing on the pitch we find a lot of bottle tops and other things like that which contaminate the pitch. We use the SSS1000 twice a week to keep the surface nice and clean and it stops the actual crumb from getting contaminated.” As well as the SISIS SSS1000, Joe uses the SISIS Twinplay tractor mounted implement frame, which can be fitted with several implements for the maintenance of synthetic surfaces. He attaches the SISIS straight brush and the SISIS Zig Zag brush to even out the rubber crumb before attaching the SISIS Flexicomb. The Flexicomb maintains infill levels at a constant depth to give a consistent playing characteristic and Joe believes it is perfect for the surface at the Falkirk Stadium.
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Mission to Vanuatu Inspiring a new generation Support from Chorley-
power lines and causing
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Battery powered garden equipment, in both the
expect that it would come out as the as the strongest control
professional and domestic sectors, currently accounts
on tree density.”
for less than 10 per cent of total UK sales with petrol and
The previously accepted estimate of the world’s tree
electric dominating.
population, about 400 billion, was based mostly on satellite imagery. Although remote imaging reveals a lot about where forests are, it does not provide the same level of resolution that a person counting trunks would achieve. Crowther and his colleagues merged these approaches by first gathering data for every continent except Antarctica from various existing ground-based counts covering about 430,000 hectares. These counts allowed them to improve tree-density estimates from satellite imagery. Then the researchers applied those density estimates to areas that lack good ground inventories. For example, survey data from forests in Canada and northern Europe were used to revise estimates from satellite imagery for similar forests in remote parts of Russia. The highest tree densities, calculated in stems per hectare, were found in the boreal forests of North America, Scandinavia
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skinny conifers and hold roughly 750 billion trees, 24% of the
frequently recharge and the times to power up far too long. All
global total. Tropical and subtropical forests, with the greatest
that is changing and battery sizes are getting more powerful.
area of forested land, are home to 1.3 trillion trees, or 43% of the total.
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Leading supplier of genuine Yorkstone They selected Bradstone’s Mode porcelain paving in
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the traditional cobbled streets of many country villages,”
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Kelkay manufacturer and distributor of aggregates,
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Antony Harker, managing director of Kelkay, said: “Kelkay premium water features are highly regarded by retailers so we’re expanding the ranges with more essential accessories. The new lights will make any water feature the focal point of
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Horticulture
National Conifer Week Low maintenance, attractive forms and all year round colour are just a few of the benefits that the conifer can bring to the garden. Such is its popularity across the nation, the conifer has been attributed its own week as well as being the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Plant of the Month for October. National Conifer Week, organised by the British Conifer Group (BCG), takes place on Saturday 26 September running until Saturday 3 October. Retailers are encouraged to inspire their customers upon the many benefits of growing conifers in the garden. If not already a feature of a garden, a conifer can regularly be found to be one’s neighbour. Whether planted in a container on a balcony, in a domestic garden or featured in acres of grounds, conifers can work as a backdrop, standalone, or in a border with other plants. They are extremely versatile, coming in an amazingly diverse range of shades, textures, shapes and sizes. Recommended RHS AGM varieties include: Picea abies ‘Acrocona’ Larix decidua ‘Puli’ Thuja plicata ‘Atrovirens’
Plantscape this year supplied more than 12,000 planters
Taxus baccata ‘Icicle’
– containing some 110,000 or so individual flowers - from
Those looking for companion plants to complement
a handful of hanging baskets for a local pub to 26 floor-
conifers in the garden are recommended to try: Acer ‘Osakazuki’ Colchicum speciosum Erica ‘Springwood White’
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Flowers business is blooming A record crop of orders for hanging baskets and street planters from councils all over the UK resulted in the
standing five-tier Flower Tower planters, which measure up to eight feet tall, for Blackburn in Lancashire. The figure compares to 10,000 for 2014 and the increased orders meant that the company ran out of all of its planters, which are made from tough polypropylene and contain a hidden water reservoir to enable once-a-week watering. To meet its obligations – which also included three late orders all received in one week and together worth a combined £32,000 - it had to manufacture an extra 240 individual planters at short notice, before planting them up and delivering them in time to give a summer-long display. Plantscape was founded nearly 20 years ago and Mark
busiest-ever summer for one of the country’s leading
Stone, the company’s managing director, put the extra
suppliers of floral features.
activity down to an increased sales drive and existing customers increasing their orders to meet the public’s demand for floral displays. “We had a bumper summer this year, with a significant increase in activity for both for our plant-up and our maintenance operations, which resulted in an unprecedented volume of orders for new planter stocks and the plants themselves. “As well as a number of new clients, it has been extremely noticeable how a number of long-standing customers have
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Horticulture added to their orders this year, with many requesting that we maintain them too. “Many organisations are still having to balance their budgets but where possible they are finding the money for floral displays, simply because they are a quick and easy way to make areas more attractive for visitors and are always one of the first things that people request when they are asked for ideas on how councils can make improvements to their communities.”
Horticulture Learner of the Year Award 2016 Lantra Scotland is calling on tutors, trainers, teachers and employers to put forward nominations for its prestigious Horticulture Learner of the Year Award, which will be presented at a high profile ceremony on March 3rd 2016. The sought-after award goes to a Modern Apprentice or learner who has excelled during their training, demonstrating an aptitude for hard work, high levels of skill and a dedication to their chosen profession. Now in its 13th year, Lantra’s Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of Scotland’s rural and urban learners, as well as encouraging employers to invest in training and skills development to ensure the industry is supplied with the very best talent. Last year’s ceremony was the biggest in the event’s history, with over 220 industry representatives coming together to celebrate the successes of 29 talented winners and runners-up across 15 categories - the highest numbers since the awards began in 2003. Lantra hopes to go one better next year and is asking the sector to make every effort to put forward nominees for 2016 and ensure the 13th award ceremony is one to remember. Claire Young, current Horticulture Learner of the Year, said: “It was a real honour to win the Horticulture Learner
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of the Year award. I’d like to personally thank my employer, my tutors at Argyll College UHI and everyone who has supported me along the way” Closing date for the nominations is Friday 20th November 2015. Finalists will be shortlisted in early in 2016, with the winners announced at the 13th Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards on Thursday
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Seven new plants SEVEN new plants were unveiled at this year’s Four Oaks Trade Show by Wyevale Nurseries. The plants included Fuchsia ‘Thumbelina Gem’, Geranium ‘Purple Ghost’, Raspberry ‘Ruby Beauty’, Salvia ‘Clotted Cream’, Salvia ‘Joy’, Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ and Salvia ‘Super Trouper’. Adam Dunnett, Sales and Marketing Director (pictured) at Wyevale Nurseries, told The Landscaper “We were very excited to be able to unveil seven new plants at this year’s Four Oaks Trade Show. “The plants show true innovation in the plant market. Raspberry ‘Ruby Beauty’ is the first ever dwarf, patio raspberry and is perfect for the modern day gardener. “We believe the four new Salvia varieties are the best Salvia selections on the market, with our range led by Salvia ‘Love & Wishes’, which is a truly exceptional variety. Geranium ‘Purple Ghost’ demonstrates true breeding inspiration as this is the first white flowered variety with such dark leaves. “We were delighted that during the trade show Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ was awarded the Best Plant Introduction – Nursery Stock Award. It thoroughly deserves the win. If you would like to find out more about our new varieties please get in touch.” Fuchsia ‘Thumbelina Gem’ – a stunning new hardy Fuchsia with compact growth habit and golden yellow foliage. It will be dripping with large red/purple flowers throughout the
Wyevale Nurseries are celebrating today after their new plant
summer period. Fantastic impulse plants. Flowers from May
Raspberry ‘Ruby Beauty’ won the Glee New Product Award for Best
to September.
Plant, Seeds and Bulbs. Adam Dunnett is presented with the award
Geranium ‘Purple Ghost’ – the most impressive dark leaved Geranium. White flowered, detailed with black
forms a neat compact mound shape reaching 50-60cm tall
anthers and dark veins, which contrast beautifully on dark,
with lovely fresh green foliage. This plant is ideal for a range
purple black foliage. Great mildew tolerance. Flowers from
of areas, such as beds, borders and containers. Flowers from
May to June.
June to September.
Raspberry ‘Ruby Beauty’ (with Frank P Matthews) – a true
Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ – a tremendous member of the
dwarf Raspberry, reaching just 1m high and 50cm wide. The
‘Wish’ Salvia series. Deep purple flowers with deep burgundy
plants are thornless and do not need caning or support.
calyces, dark green foliage and dark stems combine superbly
Each plant will produce approximately 1.5kg of fantastically
to create a stunning plant. In the garden it has a very long
flavoured fruit from June onwards. Plant one plant into a 10L
flowering time from June through to November and is a
pot or three into a 40L. Ideally suited for the patio, kitchen or
terrific potted specimen.
wildlife gardens. Salvia ‘Clotted Cream’ – beautiful creamy flowers and a
Salvia ‘Super Trouper’ – an excellent ornamental sage. It has a bushy form which produces an abundance of flowers
gorgeous subtle scent. A compact plant, less brittle than
that are a rich violet blue, fading to mauve, which open in
other Salvia. Perfect for cottage gardens or container
succession at the ends of each stem over a long period from
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The Grass Group have made a number of promotions and appointments. VINNY TARBOX has been appointed Sales and Marketing Manager.
Vinny is highly experienced within service and customer facing roles and is well accustomed to the full range of Grass Group brands, previously working as a service engineer and assistant service manager. Having worked in the marketing department for just over a year, Vinny is looking forward to the challenge of the new combined role encompassing sales alongside customer demonstrations. “The dual sales and marketing role is something I have undertaken previously so feel I have a good understanding of what is required as well as experience of working within the sales environment,” EMILY MERRELL will be working alongside Vinny supporting him as Sales and Marketing Executive. Emily will play a key role in UK and European dealer support; organising and attending trade shows; booking and attending product demonstrations and working on the company’s advertising and social media. “I’m looking forward to bringing new ideas to the day to day sales and marketing activities of The Grass Group.”
National land management charity the Land Trust has announced the appointment of IAIN TAYLOR as Director of Business Development. Iain, who served as Partnerships Director for the Peel Group for eight years, brings an excellent track record in negotiating development projects as well as being hugely respected in the green infrastructure realm. He played an instrumental role in establishing the Atlantic Gateway Sustainable Environment Group, of which the Land Trust is a member. Prior to working for Peel, Iain was Research and Development Director for the Mersey Basin Campaign, whilst he also worked as Development Manager for the Clean Air Council in Philadelphia, America. Reflecting on his appointment, Iain said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Land Trust at this exciting time and I look forward to working with the team to deliver the Land Trust’s bold and ambitious plans and projects.” Kelkay has a new UK sales manager. ALAN SHEPPARD, a GIMA council member and garden retail industry professional with 27 years’ experience, has joined the company to build on its close relationships with garden centre groups across the UK. Alan joins Kelkay from Burgon & Ball, the manufacturer of agricultural and gardening tools, where he was head of sales. Here, he managed sales teams and contributed to the company’s dramatic increase in turnover. He was part of the Burgon & Ball team that won two consecutive GIMA Sword of Excellence awards. Speaking of his new role, Alan said: “Kelkay has a clear focus and an ambitious strategy. To get directly involved with the growth of this business was a key factor for me. I’ll be mentoring and motivating the sales team here, supporting them as they strive to build on the impressive growth Kelkay has achieved in the last year.”
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Kelkay manufacturer and distributor of aggregates, continues to grow as RICHARD SLADE joins the company as building products divisional director. Richard will be working to further build on Kelkay’s thriving hard landscaping with a view to developing the current ranges and sourcing new. Richard has a deep knowledge of the aggregates and concrete markets. Richard joins Kelkay after gaining a wealth of experience during 12 years at Aggregate Industries. Throughout this period, Richard has played an integral part in the business at Aggregate Industries. Antony Harker, managing director at Kelkay, said: “Richard’s knowledge and expertise speaks for itself. With his unrivalled knowledge of our industry and enthusiasm, he’s a great addition to our senior team.”
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SENIOR GARDENER (Ref: A043) London Salary: £26,000 Contact: Marian Davies – marian@horticruitment.com or call 01233 732767 A Senior Gardener is sought by an established landscaping business which provides a complete landscape design, construction and maintenance service throughout London, as well as nationwide. Due to company expansion they now seek a Senior Gardener to work in the gardens of domestic individuals. Candidates must be able to deal with back office duties such as procurement of materials, work schedules and deliveries, along with having some experience of quoting/tendering for new business. Candidates must have excellent horticultural knowledge, from plant and pest identification through to pruning techniques. He/she will be a competent individual who has proven experience at working to high standards on high end domestic projects and who also enjoys creating beautiful gardens. A full clean driving licence is essential, with the flexibility to work away from home as and when required. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE/LANDSCAPE OPERATIVE (Ref: O512) Oxfordshire Salary: £19,000 - £24,000 DOE Contact: Marian Davies - marian@horticruitment.com or call 01233 732767 Established landscape and grounds maintenance company, with a reputation for providing a reliable and professional service to commercial and domestic properties throughout Oxfordshire, seeks an experienced landscaper/grounds maintenance operative. Good practical skills are required as is good plant and shrub knowledge. The work involves some soft and hard landscaping, hedge cutting and mowing and the work can be strenuous. Experience of using relevant machinery is required. Spray certificates an advantage but not essential. We are looking for a conscientious, reliable and well presented person who takes pride in their work. They will be a strong team player but able to work alone.
Contracts Manager Lowther Forestry Group Ltd is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our northern management team. Reporting to the Regional Manager the successful candidate will be based at our York office and will be responsible for all aspects of contract management throughout Yorkshire and the north east of England. You should possess excellent communication, supervisory and client relationship skills and will be expected to manage our existing clientele together with identifying and developing new business opportunities. Your general duties will involve business development, estimating, and the management of contracts from inception to completion. The position will be challenging but rewarding and as such requires an individual with high professional standards and sound commercial acumen. Candidates should hold a degree or diploma in a relevant discipline and/or at least 3 years operational and management experience in a similar role. A driving licence is essential. In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, together with excellent career and personal development opportunities. To apply for the position please send a covering letter with current CV to info@lowther-forestry.co.uk Closing date for applications is 25th September 2015 Lowther Forestry Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer
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