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The environment matters The EU referendum took place after overnight thunderstorms and heavy downpours of rain. It disrupted voting and caused severe travel delays. In Romford, East London, about 60 homes on either side of Lodge Lane on Penn Gardens and Frinton Road were flooded to a depth of about a metre after the river Rom burst its banks. Many of London’s roads were affected by flooding, including the North Circular, which was closed at Waltham Forest. Roads in Battersea, in South-West London, Barking in East London and Lewisham were under several inches of water. Paving, tarmac and concrete increase the amount of rainwater that runs off by as much as 50 per cent, leading to flooding. It’s estimated that London has lost the equivalent to 5,200 football pitches by householders paving over their front gardens. Almost a quarter of all front gardens in NE England have been
completely paved over. Heavily paved areas do not support wildlife and prevent water from seeping into the soil naturally to reach the water table. This run-off goes into overloaded drains and is a major contribution to flash flooding. In addition, the heat absorbed by paving during the day is released at night, leading to poor air quality. There are a few things we can do in the short term. For pathways, choose from a range of natural or recycled materials, such as chipped wood or bark, glass chips, crushed brick, shells, recycled aggregates. If possible re-use concrete slabs, stone, bricks, cobbles and aggregates. If using paving slabs or blocks, ask for ones that use recycled materials. Set paving in sand, rather than mortar, so that rainwater can percolate through the gaps. Use permeable paving blocks and permeable grass grids for hard standing, which lessen the environmental impact of
paving over front gardens. The European Landscape conference (2-5 September 2016, Royal Agricultural University Cirencester} will be a platform to debate the role of nature, the landscape and the urban world we inhabit. The agenda for the conference is about lobbying and the need for legislating for nature and the landscape to have a greater priority in this urban world. Two important trade shows next month; Landscape in Battersea London and the APF show in Warwickshire. The Landscaper will be at both of these events reporting all that’s new in our industry. You are about to read the biggest issue of The Landscaper in it’s 20 year history. Enjoy – have a good month
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BREXIT AND AUSTERITY THREATENS NATURE The European Landscape Conference event is just a few weeks away – it has attracted global interest from California to the Mediterranean. The not for profit event will debate the role of nature, landscape and the urban world we inhabit – The Agenda for the Conference is about legislating for Nature and the Landscape to have a greater priority in this Urban world, recognising the threat to mankind’s traditional relationship with the natural world. All of our speakers have grasped the importance of the agenda to discuss and inform the landscape architects, garden designers, industry and public. Their enthusiastic support confirms why the Conference is needed. The Conference has a stellar cast of speakers, including Professor James Hitchmough, of Sheffield University, Noel Farrer, the past President of the Landscape Institute, and Dr Phil Askew, the Project Lead for the Olympic Park in London. The sponsors partners and exhibitors have seen the relevance of this event, led by the Society of Garden Designers, the London College of Garden Design the British Association of Landscape Industries, and The Landscaper magazine. The 2016 European Landscape Conference is being held over 3-4 September, combined with an Exhibition, and with Garden
State-of-the art boiler BSW Timber has become the first UK sawmiller to generate electricity from biomass fuel with the commissioning of a £2.5 million Combined Heat and Power (CHP) boiler at its Carlisle mill. The state-of-the art 3.2 MW CHP Boiler is now operational and forms the latest phase of BSW’s £11 million investment programme in biomass energy across its mills in the UK and Latvia. During the last five years, BSW has commissioned seven biomass boilers at sawmills across the UK and Latvia, resulting in total heat capacity of some 38 MW to generate heat for the kiln drying process. The Carlisle plant will provide heat for the kilns, treatment plant, and offices whilst also producing electricity to be used in the sawmill production process. The Carlisle CHP plant was delivered in partnership with biomass experts Dallol Energy. Welcoming the commissioning of the new Carlisle CHP plant, BSW Timber’s CEO Tony Hackney
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Tours on 2 and 5 September, and is to be held at the Royal Agricultural University, at Cirencester, in the United Kingdom. The event will be open to the public, industry, professions and academia, and bookings can be made on line at www.europeanlandscapeconference.com . The Conference Programme is now available on the website and bookings for delegate places, and exhibition space, can be made now info@europeanlandscapeconference.com www.europeanlandscapeconference.com
said: “BSW’s current investment in biomass technology means that we are now saving more than 12,500 tonnes of CO2 ( 3,421 tonnes carbon) each year, across the business “The Carlisle biomass plant is our most significant investment to date, and has been delivered together with partners Dallol Energy on time and on budget.” Below, from left to right: Kevin Young, Group Purchasing Manager at BSW Timber; Victor Buchanan, Director at Dallol Energy
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Style on the Isle of Wight Doug McGeoch, owner of McGeoch’s Gardening Services, is the proud and first new owner of a range of Pellenc battery powered tools on the Isle of Wight Over the past two years Etesia UK, the exclusive UK distributor of Pellenc, has reported a dramatic increase in Pellenc sales with over 50 dealers now stocking the battery powered tools. The popularity of the Pellenc range continues to spread and Doug’s new tools now signals the first of potentially many more sales on the Isle of White. Doug purchased his Pellenc equipment through the island’s Pellenc dealer, C&O Tractors, and his impressive range of products includes the telescopic Selion polesaw, the Selion M12 chainsaw, the Helion hedge cutter, the Excelion 2000 brushcutter and the Airion blower – which are all powered by his 1100 Ultra Lithium battery. This revolutionary battery can be used to operate any
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Brexit, the Law and ClearWater What does Brexit mean for those in landscaping and turf maintenance as far as legal compliance is concerned and with particular regard to the EU Water Framework Directive? David Mears explains Prior to Brexit, the E U Water Framework Directive (WFD) and machinery wash-off was the hot topic for many. With extensive publicity abounding relating to compliance, there cannot have been many of you involved in cleaning machinery that were not aware of this European Directive. Since Brexit we’ve been asked about the legal situation and whether the WFD still applies. Nothing in the short term has or will change in the UK regarding prevention of groundwater pollution and legal compliance until we actually leave the EU. Most now realise that probably the only way to be futureproof and compliant is to install a washpad water recycling system. ClearWater system invented fourteen years ago is now leading the field in the UK and supplied throughout Europe. ClearWater is officially approved as a water saving technology and UK purchasers can write off 100 per cent of the cost of an installation against taxable profits in the year of purchase. ClearWater’s design has very few moving parts and with the system safely below ground, installations are attractive.
Garden makeovers A national children’s charity has been able to enhance the lives of a dozen seriously ill children and their families thanks to the support of the UK’s leading artificial grass manufacturer. WellChild Helping Hands works with teams of volunteers from local companies to complete garden makeovers for children or young people with a serious illness or a severe disability with exceptional health needs. Thanks to a donation of over 400m2 of artificial grass from TigerTurf, the charity has been able to complete 11
The outstanding selling point is that, unlike other recycling systems, it is easily self-installed, an option taken up by over sixty per cent of customers. (We supply detailed installation instructions). Self-install enables costs to be kept down. Naturally, we still offer our full “turnkey package” for those wanting just that. Of interest to those with minibuses, pick-ups and other similar vehicles requiring a car-wash finish and responding to market demand, we recently introduced ClearWater Commercial recycling system which includes a dedicated rinse package. Following extensive trials we are now actively marketing the system with installations underway. ClearWater Commercial is of particular interest to those who have no access to foul sewer and cannot wash vehicles with traditional discharge methods. David Mears is the Managing Director of Highspeed Group Ltd . www.clearwatertv.co.uk
separate garden projects in the last six months – immediately benefitting 12 children with conditions such as global developmental delay, epilepsy, visual impairment, or cerebral palsy. By using TigerTurf’s best-selling Finesse artificial grass to rejuvenate the gardens, WellChild has been able to allow children with sensory processing difficulties to enjoy the texture and uniform colour of their new garden in all conditions, while also giving parents providing 24 hour care a surface which is easy to clean, requires very little maintenance and is also wheelchair accessible. Paul Langford, managing director at TigerTurf, added: “WellChild’s garden makeovers make an incredible difference to the lives of so many, and we were only too happy to lend a hand.” www.wellchild.org.uk www.tigerturf.com (Well done Tiger Turf -ed)
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Meeting place for professionals From 14–17 September 2016 the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg hosts GaLaBau, the international trade fair and meeting place for professionals from the green sector. GaLaBau offers the latest products and services in the design, construction and maintenance of urban, open and green spaces. Trade visitors include contractors, landscape gardeners and architects, and specifiers from federal, state and local authorities. Special shows and activities include practical/experts forums, demonstrations, ‘Exercise in the Park’ special, and Tree Care LIVE with short presentations, a climbing wall and an area with specialist exhibitors. The Garden of Dreams, introduced in 2014 as ‘Individueller Traumgarten’ (Individual Dream Garden) has developed into a 2,350 square-metre presentation for 2016, including an integrated restaurant. And GaLaBau-CAMP continues to offer a forum and network
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High satisfaction Once again, Writtle College has excelled in postgraduate satisfaction as revealed by the latest industry students’ survey results. This year’s Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), which is open to all postgraduate students across the country, shows that Writtle is leading the way in delivering first-class teaching and student support. Key achievements include: • 94% said feedback on work was prompt (sector average is 66% and small & specialist sector averaging 62%) • 94% said there is sufficient contact time to support effective learning (sector average 69% and small & specialist sector averaging 65%) • 94% said confidence to be innovative or creative has been developed (sector average 74% and small & specialist sector averaging 69%) Importantly, Writtle achieved an overall positive review of 88%, well ahead of the sector average which achieved 79%. www. writtle.ac.uk
‘Unlock Golf’s True Potential’ Syngenta will continue to support golf club managers as part of a renewed two-year partnership with the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE). Syngenta will share its golf industry initiatives and expertise with leading club managers across Europe as part of its wider strategic objective to ‘Unlock Golf’s True Potential’. Focusing on course playability, operational productivity and golf business sustainability, Syngenta will work with club managers to communicate and introduce industry-leading initiatives including: • Ultimate Fairways: improving turf quality while reducing labour and costs • Water management: maintaining playability even under stress conditions • Operation Pollinator: encouraging pollinating insects by creating wildflower areas • love.golf: a unique female participation project based on market research and academic study. Simon Elsworth, Syngenta Head of Turf & Landscape EAME, said: “The CMAE plays an important role in the professional development of golf club managers and the sharing of best practice.
“The CMAE’s approach is consistent with Syngenta’s objective to create thriving, successful golf club businesses and we look forward to continuing to work with the CMAE in a partnership that we believe positively advances the long-term sustainability of the golf industry.” www.syngenta.com
Garry Watson, head groundsman at King Edward’s School in Birmingham, has chosen the SISIS Brush-Pro ride-on brushing system, for all his synthetic surface maintenance. The SISIS Brush-Pro is a ride-on brushing system comprising a pair of mid mounted oscillating units and three rear mounted brush units that that have been specifically designed for maintaining synthetic surfaces Harrowden_Landscaper_Apr16_Landscaper_Quarter 18/04/2016
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GRAFTING ALL YEAR ROUND The last thing you need is a weed on your team, so we’ve built you one tough truck. The Isuzu 3.5t Grafter – it’s rugged, reliable and a damn good worker. Powered by our bullet-proof 3.0 litre diesel engine, it has a gross train weight of 7 tonnes. So it can even tow its own weight. Every Grafter comes with a full manufacturer’s 3-year unlimited mileage warranty, and if you don’t need something bespoke, you have a choice of ‘off-the-forecourt’ tipper or dropside bodies. So if you want something that will work as hard as you do, get yourself a Grafter. To find out more give our team a call on 01707 282930, visit isuzutruck.co.uk or email info@isuzutruck.co.uk
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The GIMA Awards 2016 highlight the best of the best in the garden retail industry. Amongst the brands celebrating were Wilkinson Sword, named as finalists in the ‘Garden Tools, Machinery and Implements’ category for their innovative Ultralight Hedge Shears. The Ultralight Hedge Shears feature an 8” non-stick coated blade, for a clean and defined cut. Aluminium handles provide the combination of strength and low weight, whilst the soft grip handles make these hedge shears satisfying to hold and use. With a total weight of a mere 670 gm, the Ultralight Hedge Shears are perfect to help reduce fatigue, a factor that the GIMA judges clearly saw to be a major plus-point. www.wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk
Scholarship opportunity The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association has announced the launch of a new scholarship in conjunction with BIGGA Partner, ICL. The ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship will offer
five BIGGA members the opportunity to attend the Continue to Learn education programme that will be held at BTME 2017. Sami Strutt, BIGGA’s Head of Member Development, said: “As BIGGA Partners, ICL have long recognised the significant investment that greenkeepers make in developing themselves throughout their careers. Often this dedication is done at their own personal expense, and so I am delighted that ICL will help five BIGGA members with the support they need to make the most of the Continue to Learn education programme at BTME 2017.” The scholarship is worth approximately £500 per person and comprises three nights’ hotel accommodation and a 15-hour education bundle. Commenting on the sponsorship agreement, ICL’s Ed Carter, Turf and Landscape – Sales and Development Manager, said: “ICL are delighted to sponsor BIGGA’s Continue to Learn Scholarship as we are keen to promote education at all levels of turf management.” “We see the Scholarship scheme as an exciting opportunity to provide Continue to Learn education to people who under normal circumstances may not be able to attend BTME, and we feel that it is an extension to the support we have always provided to the industry as a whole.” Applicants for the scholarship must be BIGGA members and a panel, made up of representatives from BIGGA and ICL will review all applications and select the recipients of the five scholarships. Successful applicants will be advised in October 2016. www.bigga.org.uk
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Try the DECIMATOR absolutely free. The DECIMATOR, a new 4mm cable-reinforced grass cutter that has been designed for professional landscapers. The DECIMATOR is the latest innovation in the BesserTrim Grass Cutting System. This cable-reinforced cutter has been favourably reviewed in the market because it smashes through thick weed and brambles. The DECIMATOR makes light work for professional gardeners because it lasts longer and tackles a more diverse terrain with ease, eliminating the need to change cutters. DECIMATOR cutters work with a BesserTrim Professional head, which can be fitted to virtually all straight-shaft petrolpowered brushcutters, which can take a blade. It takes less than two minutes to change heads and you can see how it’s done – watch video below. The Landscaper has 10 Professional heads to give away to our readers. They are worth £27 each and come complete with a set of cutters, including DECIMATORS. If you would like to try some, then please email at david@landscapermagazine.com and we will send the first ten responses a Professional Head and Cutters. Please state your name, address and contact details.
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WORKWARE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL GREEN SECTOR WORKERS WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE PRODUCTS TO DO THEIR JOB. Safety, durability, ergonomics and innovation. Tripod ladders are the most practical access solution for landscapers and tree surgeons. Their 3 legs, broad base and telescopic legs make them suitable for use on uneven ground, slopes and steps. Boker Knives are known all over the world as manufacturer and supplier of the highest quality knives. Corona brand tools offer quality heavy-duty, durable design and huge selection. HAIX’s high-tech composite toecaps offer you the same protection as steel with the added benefit of being as light as a feather. Safety is function + comfort! HAIX’s own laboratories subject shoes to rigid tests to make sure they meet the very highest requirements in terms of anti-slip, resistance and robustness. We supply through a national network of UK dealers.
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A safer working environment There used to be a time when we had no choice but to put up with the emissions our machinery created.
These times are now over with the introduction of the Aspen fuel range, an alkylate petrol which contains virtually no benzene, sulphur or solvents - all of which are plentiful in the normal fuel (which most of you use) designed for cars. Users of Aspen no longer experience headaches, sore throats and eyes or nausea and generally feel much better at work from not having to breathe in these harmful chemicals. Aspen isn’t only better for the user, because of the cleaner burning characteristics of the product it means that the engines remain cleaner and require less servicing. Ordinary petrol deteriorates if stored in containers or petrol tanks, which results in starting and operating problems. Aspen retains its quality meaning you can leave it in your machine for as long as you like without the risk of damaging your machines fuel system. Aspen is available in a ready mixed 2-stroke and a plain 4-stroke version and both are available in 1 litre and 5 litre containers and in 200 litre drums. Aspen 2 is a practical, ready -mixed alkylate petrol for chainsaws, hedge trimmers, strimmers and other land-based 2-stroke engines. It also improves machine performance and ensures a longer service life. The cleaner petrol means, in turn, a cleaner engine with fewer deposits. Aspen 4 is an alkylate petrol for lawnmowers, rotary cultivators, snow blowers, boats and other 4-stroke engines. It helps to keep valves and pistons cleaner, which gives
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the engine a longer service life and greater operational reliability. Aspen not only benefits man and machine but is also adapted to give the least possible environmental impact. The formation of ground-level ozone (smog) is a major environmental and health problem, which is caused by the reactive hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides that are emitted by combustion engines. Not only is this harmful for humans and animals but it also causes damage to agricultural crops, costing billions of pounds each year. Research has shown that use of Aspen alkylate petrol substantially reduces the formation of ground level ozone. It has also shown that the exhausts from a small two stroke engine run on Aspen alkylate petrol will form 40% less ground level ozone than the same engine run on normal European unleaded 95 petrol. www.aspenfuel.co.uk
Ecofield Rural Services specialise in the implementation of Landscape Management Plans and the land management of solar farms. Since last winter they have planted 75,000 new trees and hedge plants, installed 12,750 meters of fencing and reinstated over 500 acres of solar sites back to grass and wildflower meadows.They operate three tracked Norcar a75’s as the primary tool carriers for the extensive range of attachments that help deliver this work. The machines give the edge because they allow them to safely operate in the awful ground conditions on solar sites. Their small fleet and attachments can be hired nationally through their subsidiary 4Track Hire. www.norcar.co.uk
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Mandy Bartlett-Richards pictured with her pupils from Abbeys Primary School were delighted to be awarded 3rd place out of a total of 62 entries for their scarecrow Astrawnaut. The Hampton Court Flower Show is always well attended by children from local schools who contribute a great deal towards the colour and variety of the show.
Superb green screen backdrops The RHS Flower Shows showcase the best in garden designs, with coveted medals being awarded to the finest and Practicality Brown are proud to have contributed to a number gardens this year, all of which are medal-winners. Practicality Brown supplied their Elveden Instant Hedge, hedge topiary elements and hedging plants which provided superb green screen backdrops for these great designs.
At Chelsea, David Austin Roses won Gold in the Pavilion for their beautiful roses and Papworth Trust were awarded a Silver Gilt medal for their wonderful acoustic “Together We Can” artisan garden, designed by Peter Eustance together with renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. At Hampton Court, Practicality Brown supplied seven gardens, resulting in four Golds, two Silver-Gilts and a Bronze medal, as follows: Show Gardens • A Dog’s Life Garden designed by Paul Hervey-Brookes for The Dogs Trust GOLD (1.) • World Vision Garden designed by John Warland of Senseless Acts of Beauty GOLD (5.) • PMS: Outside Inside Garden for NAPS designed by Emma Bannister Silver-Gilt (2.) • Cancer Research UK’s Life Garden by Antonia Young Built by Jeff Rosenblatt Bronze (4.) Summer Garden • The Lavender Garden designed by Paula Napper, Sarah Warren and Donna King GOLD (6.) • A Summer Retreat designed by Laura Arison and Amanda Waring for CCLA GOLD (7.) • A breath of Fresh Air design by Rae Wilkinson for The Abbeyfield Society Silver-Gilt (3.) www.pracbrown.co.uk
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A team from Mitie Landscapes were joined by colleagues from across the company to cycle 300 miles from London to Paris last month. The group of 14, dubbed Team Mitie, are on track to raise £24,000 for UK children’s charity Action Medical Research. They were among the 150 cyclists on the charity’s 16th annual London to Paris ride, which finished with cyclists riding in convoy down the Champs-Élysées to the Eiffel Tower the day before the iconic Tour de France race ended along the same streets.
New irrigation system Two years ago Trentham Golf Club, near Stokeon-Trent, came on board as a Toro Total Solutions customer and is now enjoying the complete installation of a Lynx system with 170 Infinity series greens, approaches and surrounds sprinklers. Lynx is a control system renowned for precise irrigation whatever the unique and changing priorities of the course and it is this that particularly appealed to Ed Stant, course manager, who was instrumental in the club’s decision to ‘go red’. “The old irrigation was a Toro block system and, despite being 34 years old and in need of updating, we were also looking for a greater degree of accuracy and control,” he says. “Before, we had to water an entire green at once. Now with independent sprinklers featuring revolving heads and a back-to-back set up, irrigating and maintenance can be specific to the smallest areas and refined to be so much more resourceful.” The club, together with consultant Roger Davey of
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From left: Trentham Golf Club’s assistant course manager James Fox, course manager Ed Stant, chairman Julie Wright and Reesink’s Robert Jackson.
Irritech, chose Infinity sprinklers for the greens, green banks and approaches, TR50 sprinklers for the tees and T7s on the practice range tee. And with this combination comes a level of choice the club hasn’t seen before; as well as allowing Ed and his greenkeeping team of seven, to implement plans, which previously would have been a lot to do. “Getting the most from the course is more achievable now,” says Ed. “When we put fertiliser around bunkers and walk on and off areas for example, we can now water it in automatically, rather than by hand or waiting for the perfect weather forecast. We can also now look to refine the grass species around the greens collars and walk areas that are spoilt by patches of coarse rye grass. This system will help us change these grasses more successfully than previously.” Ed opted for radio remote control, which he says is “brilliant”, but he almost didn’t. “We weren’t going to get the radio remote control if I’m honest, it was one of the areas where we thought we might try and cost save. But I am so glad we did, it is great for precise watering during the day.” Ed concludes by saying: “Overall, although we haven’t been using the system for very long, I can say we were right to hope for and expect a more economical and efficient way of working, the system will certainly show itself to save us time and effort and I
Growing software Cheviot Trees have become pioneers within forestr y plant production by engaging TSD IT bv
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and their WinTree nurser y management sof tware solutions. Within this rapid period of sales grow th for the Cheviot team, there was an equally rapid realisation that their existing sof t ware was no longer hit ting the mark. They needed sof t ware that would grow with them – something that af forded them f lexibilit y and power to develop. This solution would need to handle the specialised nature of the range of plants grown. Whilst not great in number of species, the number of plants within Cheviot ’s species batches is of ten in the thousands. This requires a high level of traceabilit y and control to comply with Forestr y Reproductive Material (FRM) legislation. The chosen sof t ware solution would need to be both robust and comprehensive to handle this complexit y. TSD IT bv develops sof t ware solutions for companies in the hor ticultural and nurser y stock sectors. Their f lagship WinTree sof t ware suite helps companies with business administration, project management, customer relationship management, accounting, plant and stock data management and landscaping in Europe. With over 20 clients across the UK , including growers, traders, tree nurseries and cash and carr y companies, Well- established WinTree users include Coles Nurseries, Boningale, Europlants and Four Oak s Cash and Carr y. The company have also recently added Nicholsons Nurseries to their expanding por t folio of growers who need the stabilit y, f lexibilit y and diversit y of options that WinTree af fords a hor ticultural business. The TSD team will be exhibiting once again at the Four Oak s Trade Show in September, on Stand D70.
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Commercial landscape contractor takes tech to the field A leading Midlands commercial landscaping specialist is taking tech into the field as part of a pilot project which will help it deliver an enhanced service to customers. Crown Group approached Bespoke Computing to help deliver the project, which sees tablet technology taken on site to relay real-time information back to site and head offices. The hardware and support systems for the project have been supplied by Telford-based Bespoke Computing, which has experience in delivering communication solutions for off-site employees. Managing director Chris Pallett said: “We’ve successfully rolled out a similar scheme for vets, particularly those working in rural areas, so that they could check and complete paperwork in the field without having to return to the practice.
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“The Crown Group project takes this a step further, and we’re really happy to see the initial results which clearly demonstrate that mobile technology, in this case Windowsbased tablets, can support a variety of different sectors.” Crown Landscapes, based near Shrewsbury, provides commercial landscape services to businesses across the country including blue chip companies, commercial developers, top 50 construction firms, retailers and the public sector. Managing director Gareth Emberton said: “For us, it was about improving the flow of information both in terms of sending documents and plans from the office to supervisors in the field but also coming back the other way, such as realtime photos of what’s happening on site. “The information can be uploaded into our server at the office using Cloud technology, and we have real-time data available to us which means we’re more responsive, and ultimately able to offer an enhanced service to our customers.” The tablet technology has already been used by Crown Group staff on construction sites including a multimillion pound school development in North Wales; and at Aberystwyth University on a Balfour Beatty led project to create a new £45m halls of residence. Mr Emberton added: “Previously we may have had staff having to divert to pick up drawings or plans, but this technology at our fingertips means there will be many occasions where we’re saving hours spent on the road.” Bespoke Computing, which is based in Stafford Park, Telford, advises and supports organisations across a wide range of industries in Shropshire, the wider West Midlands and beyond. www.bespokecomputing.com
Generations of success My sons and I spend our time mowing, fencing, hedge cutting and clearing. To get the most out of every day, we need the most up-to-date, efficient kit on the market. That’s why I choose STIHL. Simon Smith Landscaper since 1996
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Increased UK coverage Green-Tree Soils increase Southern coverage with addition of two new partner production sites The Green-tree soils and growing media division of Green-tech has increased its UK coverage with the addition of two new partner production sites covering the Heathrow and Basingstoke areas. Green-tree is the soil arm of Greentech Ltd, a leading UK supplier to the landscaping, forestry and horticultural industries, distributing products that help to protect, enhance and improve plants and their environment. These new sites will provide contractors in London and the South East with improved access to the Green-tree brand and high quality British standard topsoil. After requests from landscapers, ground workers and architects in the London area for improved access to British standard topsoil, the team behind the brand went in a search for the perfect partner sites. The new Heathrow site, located a stone’s throw away from the airport is geared up to accommodate the London and London West areas, working in partnership with the UK’s leading independent construction and building materials group Brett Aggregates. The new Basingstoke site - also referred to locally as Little Bushy Warren will provide coverage for the Hampshire and South Coast regions. Greentree will distribute the Pro-Grow brand of British Standard
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topsoil from this site operated by Veolia, a long standing partner of the business. The topsoil at both sites conforms to BS3882:2015 standards, independently tested by Tim O’Hare Associates. Green-tree topsoil is favoured amongst contractors due to its excellent fertility levels for soft landscaping projects, its year-round availability and the peace of mind that the topsoil supplied will be the same high quality from the first load to the last. The Pro-Grow topsoil, distributed in partnership with Veolia, is highly regarded within the industry and provides a consistent, organic growing medium for landscape and amenity projects. Green-tree topsoil is manufactured using organic compost and overburdened sand from quarries, all products that would otherwise end up in landfill. Green-tree topsoil is heavily used for landscaping and construction projects that are focused on environmental sustainability and maintaining their green credentials. Mark Wood Green-tree Business Manager comments: ‘The addition of the two new supplier agreements sites reinforces Green-tree’s commitment to the industry. We have invested heavily in both time and resource to achieve a premium British Standard topsoil that can be accessed by contractors in the London and South East areas. The Green-tree and Pro-
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profile projects and always found their responsiveness and professionalism outstanding. The Veolia Pro-Grow British Standard topsoil currently being distributed by Green-tree, is manufactured using Veolia Pro-Grow Pas100 compost and conforms to all the necessary industry standards. We look forward to working closely with the team to distribute to the South East areas a consistent, high quality supply of topsoil.” www.green-tree.co.uk Grow brands are growing from strength to strength with landscape contractors choosing the brands over other topsoil options knowing that their finished project will produce the result and plantings that their client envisaged.’ Brett Aggregates added: “The Greentree brand of topsoil complements our existing product range and is a natural addition to our Heathrow production site. We are impressed by the quality of topsoil currently in production and proud to partner such a well-respected brand such as Green-tree.”
Green-tree topsoil is favoured amongst contractors due to its excellent fertility levels for soft landscaping projects... Raquel Carrasco - Organics and Technology Director at Veolia says “We have worked with Green-tree on many high
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13 September 2016 | 14 September 2016 Battersea Park It is now established as the essential trade event for discerning landscape designers, architects, contractors, facilities managers and interior designers involved in some of the most important, prestigious and valuable projects in the UK and beyond. As part of LANDSCAPE's ongoing commitment towards uniting the industry and enhancing the professional qualifications of its practitioners, most of the seminars qualify for CPD learning points. They are all free to attend. As part of a continuing effort to support New Starters within the industry, LANDSCAPE 2016 will host a FREE Job Fair. Aimed specifically at New Starters who are looking for employment within the industry, the Job Fair provides a free opportunity for employers to search for potential job candidates who are already focused and skilled. The Landscaper will be exhibiting at the show – our editorial and marketing team will be delighted to to discuss any aspect of landscaping. Below are just a few of the wide range of exhibitors you can see at the show...
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Wildflower Turf is a leading supplier of Wildflower Turf products in the UK. The company developed the concept of Wildflower Turf in 2003 and now produces a range of innovative turf products that have considerable benefits to specifiers, installers, estate managers and landowners. The company has an award winning pedigree and implements a policy of ‘continuous improvement’ to retain and build upon it’s industry lposition. Tel 01256 771222 www.wildflowerturf.co.uk
For over 30 years, CED has developed and extended its range of natural stone products that has become the basis of good design with long-lasting results. They keep extensive stocks in all depots, but will arrange the manufacture of almost anything - as long as it is natural. Tel: 01708 867237 www.ced.ltd.uk
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Readyhedge Readyhedge is a wholesale nursery growing high quality instant hedging and screening plants. The Readyhedge range is grown in 1m troughs and is ready spaced for ease of planting. This unique product is ideally suited to landscape contracts and domestic gardens alike.
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Importers and suppliers of fresh plants and trees daily from Europe including Belgium, Denmark, Holland & Italy, along with reputable UK growers. We hold large stocks of a multitude of regular stock plants, trees, shrubs, herbaceous and perennials plus excessive seasonal bedding plants and bulbs along with the more specific varieties. www.crewshillwholesaleplants.co.uk
Quickgrass have created a ‘Soft Touch’ artificial grass range which is realistic and natural looking Quickgrass is a premium landscaping artificial grass, manufactured to the very highest quality. It has full UV stability, and is guaranteed not to fade and is manufactured in Belgium and Holland. Tel 01527 579 841 www. quickgrass.co.uk
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Gordon Low Products Gordon Low Products Ltd supply high quality pond liners to the Aquatic Trade. 01480 405433 See Pond of the Month (P63) www.gordonlowproducts.co.uk
Green-tech Green-tech is an award winning landscaping supplier, offering a huge range of quality landscaping materials and wholesale garden supplies with innovative products that enhance, protect and improve plants and their environment. They have a variety of landscaping materials ranging from products to nurture tree growth such as Tree Stakes, Bamboo Canes and Tree Guards and other products such as Grass Seeds, Fertilisers, Fencing & Windbreaks alongside their very own-brand Green Tree Topsoil, used on highprofile construction sites across the UK. Tel : 01423 332100 www.green-tech.co.uk
Provender Nurseries
Provender Nurseries is an established wholesale trade supplier of plants, soil and related horticultural sundries based in Kent and serving trade professionals throughout London, the South East and further afield. They are one of the largest manufacturers of quality compost, top soils, top dressing and soil improvers in the South East alongside the normal range of soils they can also offer bespoke mixes. They supply to all aspects of the horticultural trade, landscape and amenity sectors including garden designers, landscape architects, landscape contractors, golf courses, schools, local authorities, professional gardeners and allotment societies. Tel 01322 662315 www.provendernurseries.co.uk
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Long Rake Spar
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Long Rake Spar’s Natural Selection of landscape design aggregates provides the most extensive range of decorative gravels, angular chippings, rounded and tumbled pebbles and cobbles, rockery stone and glacial boulders currently available in the UK. This range of quality products encompasses a variety of industry favourites alongside a selection of unique and exclusive products, providing an extensive choice of colours, textures and inspirational products for garden design. Tel 01629636210 www.longrakespar.co.uk
Probst EASYCLEAN EC-60 Paver Cleaning Device is a highly efficient, engine-equipped high pressure cleaner with splash guard. It enables fast and consistent cleaning of concrete pavers, slabs and natural stone pavement – even during the trading hours in pedestrian areas! www.probst-handling.co.uk
Practicality Brown Practicality Brown Ltd is an innovative, class-leading company, with divisions operating in the Landscape and Forestry Sectors. They are staffed by an experienced and dedicated team who give exemplary customer service and project satisfaction. Their extensive experience of large tree planting is coupled with a large fleet of tree moving machinery. The Elveden Instant Hedge is ‘the industry standard against which all other hedging plants are compared’. The tree clearance division operates UK wide, offering a fast and efficient service with a large fleet of no-burn tree clearance equipment. Tel: 01753 652022 trees@pracbrown.co.uk
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Lumena Lights Lumena Lights is a supplier and stockist of high quality, energy efficient outdoor lighting including Floodlights (LED, CFL and RGB), Bollard Lights and Path Lights, Outdoor Wall Lights, Lamp Posts, and many other ever growing lines of Garden Lights. All products are carefully selected and independently tried and tested to ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction, with most products stocked and ready for same day dispatch. Tel 01327 871161 www.lumenalights.com (See Brass is Best page 48 )
One-stop-shop Bosta UK supply an extensive range of water technics components including hoses, PE pipe & fittings, metal valves, PVC pipe & fittings, Sewage Pipe and fittings, bauers & hose clamps, a full range of sprinklers/ irrigation equipment and all of your pool/ aquatic requirements. Bosta UK is the one-stop-shop with service and prices to rival all competitors. The real-time web-shop is clear and easy to use, offering stock-levels, your prices, track and trace and the confidence that your order will be despatched from stock, next-day via courier saving you time and money. They will be introducing their products and services at the Landscape show in September. You will have a chance to visit their stand and discuss your Landscape pipeline component requirements. Visit their friendly team at the show or take a look at the website www.bosta.co.uk/catalog
Landscaping Materials and Decorative Aggregates Grundon is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of landscaping materials and decorative aggregates. We recognise your desire to create landscapes that are beautiful yet practical, aesthetically pleasing yet durable. Path Gravel Decorative Chippings and Shingles Cobbles and Pebbles Rockery Stones Soils and Rootzones Sand Puddle Clay
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Increased power and torque New mid-range McCormick tractors ideal for turf applications have replaced two of the famous marque’s best-selling ranges with increased power and torque from new engines, and a broader range of features to give added performance, fuel economy and driver comfort. Each of the three models in the McCormick X6 line-up comes in ‘standard’ and higher-spec ‘LS’ versions, main differences being in the hydraulics, wheel equipment, transmission speeds and availability of suspension for the front axle and driver’s cab. “The X6 Series covers applications previously met by the McCormick MC tractors and the top end of the McCormick X60 line,” notes Ray Spinks, sales director and general manager at McCormick distributor AgriArgo UK. “The X6 models are in many respects more advanced, with features not previously available, while higher power and torque outputs deliver increased performance.” A four-cylinder FPT engine with an emissions management system widely regarded as one of the most efficient available powers the newcomers. Outputs for draft implements are 111hp, 121hp and 130hp, while the Power Plus feature releases another 10hp and more torque at transport speeds and when powering a pto-driven implement. “In standard form, these tractors offer a relatively simple but comfortable and easy to use tractor with a smart, wellequipped cab and good manoeuvrability,” says Paul Wade, McCormick product specialist. “The ‘LS’ version, with higher flow load sensing hydraulics, more transmission and pto options, and suspension for the cab and front axle, meets more demanding performance needs.”
The base specification for all three McCormick X6 Series tractors includes items that often appear as options on other makes, such as a telescopic pick-up hitch, swivelling front mudguards, telescopic exterior mirrors and remote pto switches on the rear mudguards. Air conditioning, rear window wash/wipe, a radio, roof beacon and Deluxe air driver’s seat are also standard. The standard transmission is a 36x12 40kph configuration with a smooth power shuttle for fingertip direction changes. There is a choice of regular, eco 40kph or 50kph gearing – the second two providing a top speed at more economical engine revs – and creep gears and ground-drive power take-off can be added for specialist turf equipment applications. Also, the two-speed independent pto (which can be operated from the mudguards to make hitching to implements easier), can be swapped for a four-speed setup that provides 540rpm and 1000rpm at either full power or more economical engine speeds. At 66-litres/min – plus 38-litres/min dedicated to steering – the base gear pump hydraulics system provides enough oil flow for most turf tractor applications but a pressure and flow compensating closed centre hydraulics system with up to 110-litres/min output is also available. Cab suspension for added ride comfort and independent front axle suspension for increased stability when travelling on the road are also amongst the equipment options for these tractors, which come with a new four-post cabin. With its anti-drop door hinges and soft-shut latches, upmarket steering column-mounted instrument display, and easy to handle controls, it is clear that the X6 Power Plus tractors represent a significant advance for the McCormick range. info@agriargouk.com
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PETROL POWER HAS MET ITS MATCH Less noise, no fuss, no fumes from the cordless EGO Power+ Mower Powered by our industry-leading 56v Arc Lithium battery, the EGO Power+ system delivers petrol matching power but without any of the noise fuss or fumes. It’s simpler, cleaner and quieter and also more comfortable to use due to less vibration. Plus with lower running and maintenance costs, switching to EGO Power+ will lead to long term savings.
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“EGO tools provide us with the reliability and performance we are used to along with the additional benefits associated with battery powered equipment” Paul Giles, Commercial Director – SAP Landscapes Limited – Ireland’s leading Integrated Landscape Group
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Green Space Management in Coventry Back in the year 2000 the city of Coventry passed its entire stock of social housing – 17,500 homes in all – to the Whitefriars Housing Association, one of a number of associations operating in the West Midlands, Herefordshire and Worcestershire which are now part of the W M Housing Group. As well as upkeep of the housing stock, an essential part of maintaining an attractive and well-managed environment is care of the grass areas, open spaces and verges –1.2 million square metres of them in Coventry’s case. Until recently this task was in the hands of contractors, but now Whitefriars has started its own subsidiary, GreenWorks, to maintain the green areas. Ken Lindsay, supervisor at GreenWorks, has two assistants and 25 operatives to ensure that the rolling progamme of work is completed to a high standard. “When we took over from the contractors we had nothing,” Ken explains, “so the first job was to acquire the right equipment. We knew from past experience that Ferris and Wright produce tough, reliable machines so we asked a number of local suppliers to tender. After meeting the teams we placed the order with T H WHITE’s Redditch branch and I’m so glad we did... The support and back-up they have given us – particularly our rep Lee Miles – as we got the new operation up and running, has been outstanding.” GreenWorks has taken delivery of a Ferris FW35 flail mower, a large Ferris IS5100 rotary mower and five smaller IS2600 rotary mowers, together with five Wright Standers for confined and more difficult areas. Added to that were five Ifor Williams trailers for transporting the mowers to site. “From a standing start, T H WHITE has helped us maintain an environment we are all proud of,” Ken added. www.thwhite.co.uk www.thwhitegroundcare.co.uk
Colin Prentice and his dog Archie have beaten hundreds of other social media users to become the winner of Kubota UK’s #MyKubota 2016 competition. Colin uploaded a photo demonstrating ‘a day in the life of his Kubota’ on his farm and was selected by a judging panel of experts as one of the top five entries. Colin can now reap his rewards with £500 worth of Virgin Experience Days vouchers from Kubota. Colin and his 6-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Archie, from Aberdeen, have been using a 1986 B7100D compact tractor for two years for every day tasks such as mowing, ploughing and trailer pulling on the farm.
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Wide area rotary mower Ransomes Jacobsen has launched the latest machine in their MP Series of wide-area mowers. The Ransomes MP653 XC is the world’s first and only wide area rotary mower with a 4.27m (14 foot) cutting width, increasing productivity by up to 25% (up to 1 hectare per hour more) over traditional 3.4m (11 foot) mowers. Designed and manufactured at Ransomes Jacobsen’s European headquarters in Ipswich, the MP Series is primarily targeted at the municipal sector, and provides multiple options from a single design platform. The initial two machines in the MP Series were the Ransomes MP493 and MP653, widearea rotary mowers powered by 49hp and 65hp Kubota diesel engines and featuring three all-new rotary decks – one out-front and two wing decks. In June 2015 the next two machines were launched using the same operator platform but with five cylinder cutting units instead of rotary decks. The Ransomes MP495 and MP655 are replacements for the Ransomes Commander, the stalwart of municipal wide-area cylinder mowers, first introduced back in 1993. The Ransomes MP653 XC is the largest in the MP Series of wide area rotary mowers and is powered by a 65hp Kubota diesel engine. Using the same proven powertrain, hydraulics, and platform, the decks and cutting systems have been upgraded to achieve this new 4.27 cutting width. It will deliver a zero uncut circle for effortless back-and-forth mowing and manoeuvring around tight obstacles. The use of lightweight, high-strength steel results in a significant reduction in gross weight, which contributes to greater fuel savings, a reduction in trailer weight requirements and reduced ground pressure. The Ransomes MP653 XC again features the popular AdaptiCut system, which automatically adjusts mow speed to ensure consistent cut performance, even when mowing through thick grass. The outer decks fold up for transportation, whilst still providing excellent sideways visibility for the operator when driving on the road, and distributes weight for improved stability and ride quality. The ergonomic design provides an impressive transport width of just 1.67 metres. All units are held in place for transport with an electrically-operated fail-safe locking system.
Foley United has appointed Ian Robson as the company’s Importer/distributor for the UK and Ireland, encompassing their extensive range of professional grinders, as well as the Neary Technologies range. Ian, who is managing director and owner of ProSport UK, has almost 20 years’ experience in the sports turf industry, with a specific 15-year period spent in the grinding sector, focusing primarily on golf courses and local authorities. During his career he has worked extensively with head greenkeepers, where his wealth of knowledge has helped to enhance their grinding operations. His expertise in the field over the years is backed by sales in golf courses across the UK from small clubs to the top Open Championship courses. 07779 270501 www.prosportukltd.com
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Sap-sucking bugs The controlled release of insects which feed on Japanese knotweed is being stepped up at locations across south Wales. Thousands of the bugs were released at six undisclosed sites last month with more over the summer with the aim of establishing a permanent population. Scientists hope the insects, brought from Japan, will stunt the super weed, allowing native species to flourish. Japanese knotweed was first found in the wild in Wales in the 1880s. Scientists at the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International, a not-for-profit agricultural research organisation, have been licensed to test the insects, a psyllid or plant louse called Aphalara itadori, since 2010. Dr Dick Shaw is leading the project with the sap-sucking bugs. He told Radio Wales’ current affairs programme Eye on Wales: “We’re trialling different techniques of getting establishment. It’s quite challenging to get these things established. “I’m reassured that it took six attempts to get the grey
squirrel established in Britain and that seems to have done fairly well for itself. “We’re now allowed to work near rivers so we’ve chosen riparian sites with high humidity and the chance of success is much higher.” He said the aim is for the insects to suppress Japanese knotweed’s vigour so it “won’t be the aggressive invader it is now”.
Permeable geotextile Wrekin Products has created a new ready-to-display POS unit to help landscapers find its FasTrack 609 woven geotextile geotextile for separating layers and suppressing weeds. Designed for separation of sub-soils and stone fills, FasTrack is a permeable geotextile that is simple to install and provides a robust separating layer for minimum cost. It is ideal for access roads, hard standings, parking areas, driveways, footpaths, patios and decking. For bigger jobs, Wrekin offers a van-friendly size of its standard FasTrack 609 roll. Factory folded to a 2.25m roll length rather than the normal 4.5m, the roll still contains the full 100m x 4.5m but has a compact size to fit in most vans or pick-ups. FasTrack is part of Wrekin’s wider range of geotextiles, designed for cost-effective, high-performance ground engineering. www.wrekinproducts.com
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“Misinformation is as big a risk as knotweed itself” Senior figures from the Japanese knotweed remediation industry have called for greater transparency as the UK enters “epidemic” risk levels and property sellers, agents, advisors and insurers find themselves liable. The invasive plant, whose rapid growth can destroy manmade and natural structures in its path, threatens billions of pounds’ worth of property transactions every year, and many professionals risk lawsuits as well as lost business. Japanese Knotweed Control, one of the UK’s first specialist remediation companies and a founder member of the Invasive Non-Native Specialists Association (INNSA), is leading a campaign to combat misinformation and to introduce a higher-level national standard for the management of the destructive weed. David Layland, founder and managing director, explains: “We’re embarking on a public communications campaign that we’ve nicknamed ‘Gone But Not Forgotten’, because one of the biggest challenges, besides getting rid of the plant itself, is the amount of misinformation and misconceptions that exist in the UK. “The biggest of these is the myth that once knotweed has been treated, the problem has gone away. In reality, without a proper warranty, insurance and long-term remediation strategy, your knotweed treatment can leave you just as much at risk as when you first spot the distinctive leaves.” When a herbicide is applied to the plant, it translocates around its extensive root system and stops plant cells from growing. Over time the plant just rots into the soil but until it has completely decomposed, small nodules of viable material may still be present. If the plant is left alone, herbicide is by far the least expensive and a highly effective treatment method. However, another common problem is that the plant in fact stores nutrients in a maze of roots underground enabling it to hibernate during the winter months. The plant appears dead, but in fact is very much alive and if disturbed, will spread and cross contaminate providing a nasty surprise in the summer. The UK’s mild, wet winter coupled with this year’s humid summer has encouraged the growth of the plant which can grow up to 40mm per day. It can take less than 0.7g of rhizome (subterranean stem) – no bigger than a fingernail – for an infestation to take hold, resisting domestic weed killers and growing through bricks, mortar and tarmac in its path. As many as two thirds of UK mortgage brokers have
reported that they have had transactions negatively affected by Japanese knotweed, with many forced to withdraw mortgage applications because of the presence of the invasive plant. Japanese Knotweed Control is reassuring property owners, estate agents and conveyancers that the presence of knotweed on a property should not affect a sale provided the remediation strategy has the correct warranties and insurance. David Layland continues, “If you have the right information and back-up from your knotweed professional, such as insurance and warranties, then you should have not only peace of mind but also the legal guarantee that solicitors and conveyancers are looking for to demonstrate the knotweed issue is under control.” Japanese Knotweed Control was the first company in the industry to offer an insurance-backed warranty on all its treatment options. All work undertaken is fully insured and underwritten by Lloyds of London specifically for the treatment of non-native plant species and carries professional indemnity cover for £5 million including structural damage cover.
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The Shetland Islands is located 110 miles north of mainland Scotland, has a coast line of 1,679 miles long and rains an average of over 250 days a year. With this in mind and taking into consideration that future legislation could prevent the spraying of chemical weed killers they have become another local authority to purchase the Cardley Wave Mid Series. Since launching in the UK early last year, Cardley Wave have helped local authorities achieve a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to weed control and now more and more local authorities are looking to do the same. Cardley Wave offers an alternative to the conventional way of killing weeds using nothing but hot water to do the job. William Spence, Executive Manager – Environmental Services, Shetland Islands Council said: “The environmental advantages are that we are not using chemicals in any form thus reducing the risk of contaminating waterways and effects on pets and wildlife.” With the machine also being used for the removal of algae and moss from paved areas around the main streets, William went on to add: “We also hope this will reduce slips and falls due to algae and moss, making all our paved area and lane areas safer for the public. The islands are exposed to the weather elements more so than other parts of the country, previously limiting the use of traditional chemical controls, but by using the Mid-Series these limitations have been eradicated as it can be utilised
in most weathers including wind and rain. This hand in hand increases productivity with the machine being used every day. “We are also benefiting from the machine being dual purpose so we are able to power wash at the same time as we have been weeding. That is reducing time by not having to revisit the area.” Not only are the council and its employees benefiting from the environmental and multifunctional advantages of the Cardley Wave system, but it has also been a hit with the community; increasing public perception and enhancing relationships. Unlike chemical spraying, there are no mandatory training to operate the unit; this is something that William hopes to take advantage of in the future by promoting community participation which will bring the community closer in their battle against weeds! The future of glyphosate, a widely used component in herbicides, is still hanging in the balance with the license given a temporary stay of execution and EU members unable to come to a majority vote on any long term decision. As things stand, glyphosate can be used for just one or two more seasons, before chemical spraying could potentially become a thing of the past especially in public parks, playgrounds and gardens with MEPs urging the EU to put a ban on the use in these specific areas. If you are interested in reducing your dependence on conventional chemical spraying call us on 01254 707407 www.cardley-wave.co.uk
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Brass is Class Brass is perhaps the most durable metal in common use. It has been used for coins since the 16th Century. Martin Bennett reports. everyone’s taste, however aged or antique brass finish is a much more pleasing colour and blends in excellently with a garden environment.
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Until recently most Brass lighting was made for the USA market where 12v prevails, however Lumena have now worked with manufacturers to make 240v versions of some of the items, namely Brass Brick lights and Spike lights. Although 12v is by far the safer and less liable to trip, many electricians prefer to use 240v as it can be more convenient to them not to use a transformer. Wall lights are also available in brass to match the garden lights, together with step, path and decking lights. Brass unlike Stainless Steel needs no maintenance and is also the best material for underwater and fountain applications. Brass need not be expensive, in fact the cost is often cheaper than Copper and Stainless steel. Martin Bennett is the founder of Lumena Lights. www.lumenalights.com
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Biggest and best ever APF 2016, the UK’s largest and most exciting forestry, woodland, arboricultural, trees and timber event will be the biggest and best event ever staged in its 42 year history. Advance tickets sales are selling well to the anticipated 18000 visitors who will attend over the three days. The event will showcase the very best state-of-the-art machinery available and reflect everything that happens in the modern working woodland, forest and tree work sectors, everything from seed to sawmill. During the event over 300 tonnes of timber will be harvested and processed by the very latest hi-tec machines. The show not only represents the very hi-tec but all aspects of woodland and tree management and timber processing. The show caters not just for the forestry, woodland and tree care industries but also fencing and will this year also be of significant interest to the farming industry with lot of machines and equipment designed for small woodlands. There is a comprehensive series of topical seminars on the latest plant health issues and threats to our native
trees from foreign pests and diseases by The Forestry Commission as well as workshops on worker health, training and safety issues. Every major woodland, forest and tree related association is represented. There are some fantastic and rarely seen competitions to watch and enjoy. The Husqvarna World 25m pole climbing championships will see around 50 of the very best climbers compete for the world title and Europe’s top 25 carvers will compete over three days for the A W Jenkinson and Tilhill Forestry European Chainsaw Carving Championships. The Först Trial Bike Display Team, the Komatsu UK forwarder driving championships and the world polelathe turning championships will also feature. APF 2016, Ragley Estate, Alcester Warwickshire 15/16/17 September 2016 www.apfexhibition.co.uk
Just a few of the many excellent stands worth visiting at APF Agrigem Ltd G2a www.agrigem.co.uk Arboricultural Association F15a www.trees.org.uk Aspen Fuels I8b www.aspenfuel.co.uk Avant Techno UK Ltd 720 - 760 in www.avant.co.uk Bomford Turner D16a www.bomford-turner.com Cardley - Group 640 - 680 in www.cardley-bingham.com Greenmech Ltd 80 - 110 out www.greenmech.co.uk Green-Tech Ltd C8 www.green-tech.co.uk Honey Brothers Ltd A9,10,11 www.honeybros.com Isuzu Truck (UK) Ltd E5 www.isuzutruck.co.uk
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2. DAPPER 5000 TR110 Will log 120mm Welmac are pleased to have been recently appointed to be soft wood & 100mm hard the sole UK importer for the all new Dapper 5000 articulated loader and tool carrier. wood. 60-100 The Dapper 5000 is built in the Czech Republic by 70HP Tractor on a cat 2 VOP (CZ) who also manufacture military vehicles, so they bags per linkage hour understand the word ‘robust’ One of the key advantages is the articulated steering which . provides better control on rough or uneven terrain. In addition TR70 Will log 75mm soft this permits higher road speed, reduced tyre wear and damage wood & 60mm hard to surfaces such as pavements or grassed areas. The design process focussed on economy providing the wood user with class leading low fuel consumption. 60-100 bags 50HP Tractor on a cat 2 The Dapper 5000 is a true multi-purpose workhorse per hour linkage which is equally at home in the construction, agricultural, landscaping and municipal environments. The Dapper 5000 boasts as standard ROPS/FOPS Kubota V1505 26.5driver KWcab/ 36HP Engine structure or an optional SM70 Petrol version will Also standard are road lighting kit with digital display and log 75mm soft wood & multi function joystick controller which allows the operator to 60mm Hard wood utilise all functions with one hand. 30-60 bags Featuring a tried and tested Kubota V1505 36hp diesel per hour engine for its size it packs a powerful punch, It has four wheel Poclain hydrostatic drive with tight 925mm inside turning radius, each wheel being 30-60 bags SMV70 Quad tow or independently driven. per hour compact The powerful hydraulics mean the machine can lift over a tractor metric tonne. The machine is equipped with a telescopic arm which Same spec as SM70 features a multipurpose quick coupler. It’s designed to utilise the coupling points found on many popular attachments. Designed with versatility in mind the quick release tool coupler which fits commonly available European tools. SMH 70 Road Tow Available attachments include Loading bucket, Auger, version Backhoe, ForkYear-round Tines, Silage fork/grab, Sweeper, Snow display odern design. use. Digital sweeper, Snow blower, Snow plough, Lawn mower, Salt Double bagger as spreader, Stump grinder, trailer, golf ball retriever, leaf standard vacuum and many more. Unusually the body panels are all steel (rather than plastic or composite) which means that in the event of damage repairs can be undertaken by a competent EM fabricator/welder. 70 Electric version This means that any potential downtime is reduced. Three phase Standard Features: Electric Motor Telescopic boom, Joystick controller, Electronic 30-60 bags differential 4x4 hydraulic drive, Kubota V15105 Diesel5.5kW per hour engine, Suspension seat with seat belt, Digital display, Road 400V lighting, Front double hydraulic outlets, Electric Differential lock, proportional hydraulic control. Tel/Fax: 01400 272475 Website: www.welmacuk.co.uk Contact Welmac today to arrange a demonstration andEmail: welmacuk@btconnect.com discover just how good this machine is.
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Supporting future arborists Först, supplier of high performance and robust woodchippers, is helping to support the next generation of arborists through its partnership with Capel Manor College. The Middlesex based college, which has over 3,000 students, offers a wide range of land-based courses including Arboriculture & Countryside, Saddelry & Leatherwork and Horticulture & Landscaping. Först donated an ST6 woodchipper to the college for their Arboriculture & Countryside courses after meeting with the college lecturers and students last summer. With over 200 students spread across Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Professional Short Courses and Apprenticeships, the wheeled machine plays a vital role in providing practical training for wood chipping and felling courses. Predominantly used by apprentices and Professional Short Course students, the machine enables students to achieve their required Certification of Competence, allowing them to begin their career in their chosen arborist sector. Speaking of the partnership, Derek McFarland, Deputy Head of the School of Arboriculture & Countryside at Capel Manor College, said: “When training our students, their safety is always of the upmost importance and Först machines are, in my opinion, the industry leader
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for safety innovations. The safety features including the Autointelligence feed control and LED lights, are weather proof, low maintenance and robust, with the innovative design of the touch sensors preventing them from breaking down, which is often the case with safety buttons. In addition, they are the quietest machines I’ve encountered, which is another fantastic safety feature for the students, ensuring they can hear their course mates and lecturers at all times.” The ST6 was donated to the college last year after the students and staff were invited to Först’s factory in Hampshire to receive exclusive training on the machines and discover how they are manufactured. www.forst-woodchippers.com
Help reduce deforestation Improving co-operation between nations’ farming and forestry sectors will help reduce deforestation and improve food security, a UN report has suggested. Between 2000 and 2010, tropical nations saw net forest loss of seven million hectares per year and a net gain in farmland of six million hectares. Collaboration between the sectors would reduce environmental damage and improve social and economic outcomes, it said. The report showed that the greatest net loss of forests and net gain in agricultural land between 2000-2010 occurred in low income countries, where rural populations were growing. It added that large-scale commercial agriculture accounted for about 40% of deforestation; subsistence farming was responsible for 33%; infrastructure 10%; urban expansion 10%; and mining 7%. But it said that there were large regional variations within those figures. For example, large-scale agriculture accounted for 70% of deforestation in Latin America but just one third in Africa, where small-scale agriculture was the biggest cause of deforestation.
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Loss of tree cover A new report has heightened concerns that Great Britain is losing its productive forest resource - because trees that are harvested are not being replaced. Estimates of Change in Canopy Cover in British Woodlands, published by The Forestry Commission, shows that for every 100 hectares of coniferous woodland harvested in 2006, only just over half has been restocked with productive conifer species Forestry sector bodies Confor, UK Forest Products Association (UKFPA) and Wood Panel Industries Federation welcomed the report, but warned the failure to restock, combined with a historically low level of new planting, threatens the longer term future of the forestry and timber sector, which supports more than 40,000 jobs and contributes £1.7 billion annually to the UK economy. The report shows some of the harvested forest is being replanted with broadleaf species, but large areas are being left unplanted as open ground or left fallow for long periods, reducing the timber available to make
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A tree fungus could provide green fuel that can be pumped directly into tanks, scientists say. The organism, found in the Patagonian rainforest, naturally produces a mixture of chemicals that is remarkably similar to diesel. “This is the only organism that has ever been shown to produce such an important combination of fuel substances,” said Gary Strobel, a plant scientist from Montana State University who led the work. “We were totally surprised to learn that it was making a plethora of hydrocarbons.” In principle, biofuels are attractive replacements for liquid fossil fuels used in transport that generate greenhouse gases. The European Union has set biofuel targets of 5.75% by 2010 and 10% by 2020. But critics say current biofuels scarcely reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cause food price rises and deforestation. Producing biofuels sustainably is now a target and this latest work has been greeted by experts as an encouraging step.
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Plane Tree Wilt The threat posed to Britain’s plane trees by plane tree wilt (Ceratocystis fimbriata f. platini), an ascomycete fungus which originated in the eastern United States, is growing as it works its way northwards through France at a faster range than previously. It reached the ports of southern Europe on infected crating material in World War Two, spreading rapidly through Italy and into Switzerland. It was also reported recently in Greece. Colin Hambidge
Keith Sacre of Barcham Trees recently attended a two-day workshop on plane tree wilt, organised by Treework Environmental Practice, at Castelfranco Veneto, Treviso, Italy, and led by Lucio Montecchio, professor of Forest Pathology and Ornamental Trees Pathology at the University of Padova (Padua), who has been studying plane tree wilt for nearly 20 years. I asked Keith, who was the only nurseryman on the course, about the fungus and the workshop.
CH: What is plane tree wilt and what does it do? KS: It is a fungal infection which causes canker stain on plane species. The fungus causes vascular dysfunction, canopy dieback and then death. There is no cure. It is a wound parasite, and prevention can only be achieved by control of the movement of infected wood or wood products which allow the fungus to spread to non-infected trees through wounds. The implications for plane trees in Britain are huge, particularly in urban areas. What was the purpose of the workshop? It gave us the opportunity to view plane tree wilt in the field, to see the sanitation methods involved when felling infected trees and the chance to look at the symptoms under a microscope so that we are able to identify the fungus should it reach the UK.
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How easy is it to identify plane tree wilt? The first thing Lucio did was to take us on a tour of several sites to look at other threats to plane, and their symptoms, which can be confused with the early stages of plane tree wilt. For example, we looked at the effects of anthracnose, herbicide damage, stress symptoms and where accelerated growth Gigant causes longitudinal bark splitting. We then went to sites to view trees with plane wilt.
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How do plane trees become affected by this wilt? Lucio told the group that the infection of live planes is primarily transmitted via open wounds - most commonly on dirty arboricultural tools. A diseased tree is then capable of infecting its neighbours
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All the ground for 250sq m or more around the tree was covered in polythene and the debris which fell onto it was carefully disposed of, as were our plastic suits. Did you inspect the felled tree? Yes, and when we looked at cross-sections the staining and infection pattern were apparent. What did you learn from looking at the work of the fungus under the microscope? This session was also very useful and informative. We looked at cultures of plane tree wilt and learned from Lucio how to identify its characteristic features. He reassured us that to arborists the symptoms are readily identifiable under the microscope because they are unique and totally unlike anything else, so there can be no question of a mistake.
through natural root grafting. Death occurs when vascular dysfunction occurs all round the plane. There is some risk of aerial dispersal or by means of flying vectors such insects and other animals, but Lucio emphasised that there is no clear evidence of these having an important role. The fungus can also spread through natural root grafts where trees are usually less than 15 metres from each other with physical obstacles such as pavements or water which encourage roots to develop towards neighbouring trees. So the spread of plane tree wilt is in great part due to human activity? Yes. Saws and chainsaws transfer debris in the form of sawdust from tree to tree if they are not cleaned thoroughly after use on every tree. And the fungal spores can remain live on sawdust for up to two years. What is best practice in sanitation relating to planes? We went on to watch an arboricultural crew felling an infected plane, which gave us an insight into this. Our group had to wear disposable plastic clothing to ensure there was no risk of us bringing sawdust back home. Two hours wearing plastic bags in 30ÂşC was quite arduous!
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Was the workshop useful? Definitely! The more we can understand about plane tree wilt, its spread and prevention, the more we can do to help defend plane trees here in Britain. Its march may appear relentless, but good husbandry will certainly play a major part in keeping it at bay.
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Pond of the Month This is a central, circular pond with surrounding curved pools designed by Carolyn Grohmann of Secret Gardens. Water Gems, the contractors are an Edinburgh based landscape and water features specialist. They have several prestigious awards to their name and are headed up by Nick Benge who made Water Gems one of our first registered Firestone Installers. After so many years’ practice Water Gems are now experienced enough to line just about anything. These lovely curved structures are lily ponds built into a slope so the first thing to do was terrace the part of the garden that was to take the pools. Then the structure needed to be built with poured reinforced concrete and rendered block work walls.
These lovely curved structures are lily ponds built into a slope Nick says that Firestone PondGard is perfect for sealing the structure because it will accommodate small changes if the structures settle and any expansion or contraction due to temperature changes‌. (The garden is just north of Edinburgh after all). These liners are fully adhered using Firestone Bonding Adhesive, then Splice Tape and Quick Prime Plus join the liners together. The Form Flash is applied to the detailed work and to provide a fully water tight seal throughout. The pools had to be connected so that their water quality was consistent thereby making sure they didnt go different colours or behave differently. Nicks last problem was the large tree limb that overhung one of the pools and happened to be a roost for about twenty wood pigeons with predictable results underneath. The only solution was to cut off the bough and having done that the pools are now clean and perfectly clear. www.gordonlowproducts.co.uk
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One of the neatest ways of installing an irrigation system is to locate all of the control valves in underground chambers. Not only does this hide away all of the messy control valves, but it prevents unauthorised tampering with the control equipment. The only problem with this solution is when you do want to change the watering times, you have to grovel in the underground chamber. To solve this problem, a fully waterproof Bluetooth irrigation controller is now available in the UK. The controller itself is IP68 rated, so it is designed to be fully immersed in water and will control up to 4 solenoid valves, plus a master vale and a rain sensor. The app itself will store the details of up to 200 controllers, as well as manually start, stop or suspend the controller from up to 10m away. For extra security a passcode can be added. Access Irrigation also produce valve box kits which include a valve box and also two or four irrigation valves. These are designed to be buried in the garden, with an underground supply pipe bringing water to the valve box and then undergroung pipes going from the control valves to the variour areas to be watered. In ‘Home Gardens’ a DB valve kit is available to comply with the Water Regulations; this connects via the master valve of the controller. For very simple systems, Access also produce a Bluetooth tap timer, which can be operated from an app. Tel : 01788 823811 sales@access-irrigation.co.uk
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The recent series of ITV’s gardening show, Love Your Garden, ended this month, with Bradstone materials featuring in five of the six episodes. Supporting the show provided Bradstone with a great opportunity to further promote its extensive portfolio of contemporary and traditional paving ranges. www.bradstone.com
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the bollard. To raise awareness (quite literally) and provoke discussion about people’s changing interaction with the urban environment – BollardsHQ, the bollard division of Townscape, has unveiled a concept product that could help Pokémon proof town centres – a cushioned bollard sleeve dubbed the “Bump-b-gon”. The “Bump-b-gon” aims to grab the attention of gamers to prevent, or at very least, cushion impact. Tel 01623 513355 www.townscapeproducts.co.uk www.bollards.co.uk (I’m just checking to make sure it’s not April 1 - people that don’t look where they are going need looking after – or put on trial charged with walking without due care and attention and sent to prison – Ed).
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The recent series of ITV’s gardening show, Love Your Garden, ended this month, with Bradstone materials featuring in five of the six episodes. Supporting the show provided Bradstone with a great opportunity to further promote its extensive portfolio of contemporary and traditional paving ranges. www.bradstone.com
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Treading a hard-wearing path When it comes to landscaping, choosing a stone and gravel which provides the perfect foil for borders and planting while also being hard-wearing and maintenance free, can be quite a challenge. Providing an ideal solution is Grundon Sand & Gravel’s Coxwell self-binding path gravel, supplied exclusively from the company’s Faringdon Quarry in Oxfordshire. Highly praised by architects and landscape designers for its unique visual qualities and self-binding properties, its natural appearance and unique golden amber colour has already made it a favourite with customers including English Heritage and Royal Parks. With years of industry knowledge, Grundon’s team of experts will be at this year’s Landscape show, ready to give advice on the best type of aggregates for a particular area and demonstrating the wide range of materials available. Other products include coloured shingle, chippings and rockery stones, plus a range of ready-blended soils, composts and topsoils. Grundon operates an open door policy at its quarries in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire and is as happy to take small one-off orders as it is to supply larger landscaping projects - making the process as easy as possible. Find out more by visiting Grundon Sand & Gravel on stand D65 at Landscape or visit www.grundon.com/Sand-and-Gravel
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Positive impact Last year, the Malmö Municipality in Sweden unveiled the opening of Slussplan, a brand new urban park. The park combines a unique stairway providing access to Malmö’s historic canal, green space for the residents of the surrounding neighbourhood and triangular seating made from sustainable Kebony wood. Following the outright ban imposed upon tropical hardwood in Stockholm, and a growing trend in
European cities of legislating against, and voluntarily avoiding the use of timber imported from the tropics in public projects, the builders wanted to ensure that the materials chosen were sourced from sustainably managed, non-tropical forests. Kebony’s sustainable wood was therefore selected for the ‘urban hang-out ’ benches along the promenade, due to the material’s positive impact in reducing demand for high performance tropical timber. www.kebony.com
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Spaldings announce their appointment as exclusive nationwide dealer for the Greenworks Tools 82V Commercial cordless landscape tools range. This range is specifically aimed at the professional user and consists of a Mower, Chainsaw, Axil Blower, High Capacity Blower, Hedge Trimmer and Loop Handle Brushcutter. There are further additions to the range due later this year. Greenworks Commercial 82V range is the most powerful cordless product available on the market. Commercial 82V tools will not only outperform any other professional battery product on the market but will outperform its equivalent petrol machine whilst giving lower running costs, lower noise, lower vibration and zero emissions. The Commercial 82V tools have unrivalled performance, durability, high quality finish and fast battery charge times giving the professional user long run times and reliability. Cordless tools offer zero emissions, lower maintenance costs, lower noise and lower vibration when compared with their petrol equivalents. There are currently two battery options available 180Wh & 360Wh with a 900Wh backpack option due later this year. The batteries are interchangeable between all the tools and only cost 2p & 4p respectively to fully charge and give a 95% saving on fuel against petrol machines. The Mower is equivalent to a 5hp petrol engine, the Chainsaw is equivalent to 45cc, the Line trimmer is equivalent to 35cc, the Hedge Trimmer is equivalent to 32cc and the Brushcutter is equivalent to a 45cc petrol engine. This means Greenworks Commercial 82V is the only range offering battery tools with enough power to properly
Spaldings have introduced a range of SPYKER heavy duty commercial push spreaders. The quality and range of these spreaders is unrivalled in the industry and offers a choice for every size of project or job. This powerful, quality driven line features the option of stainless steel frames and hoppers. They are matched with metal gear systems (with a life time warranty) and durable hardware to provide years of smooth and consistent performance. ACCU-WAY ( a SPYKER innovation) supports the proper consistent distribution of material being applied. Adjustable in seconds ACCU-WAY assists you in preventing overspreading and striping of turf. SPALDINGS have also introduced an extensive new range of GEKA sprinklers renowned throughout the industry as being the best there is. With outstanding precision manufacturing the end user is given a high quality sprinkler for medium and high density watering for many professional applications.
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B&P Handelskwekerijen from Kesteren has moved to a beautiful location in the heart of standard tree centre Opheusden. “B&P can now be found in a character building, where the past, present, and future are brought together in a beautiful way. Our new location will mean even faster delivery. We incorporate modern technology, combined with real craftsmanship”, says director Gijs van Setten. B&P Handelskwekerijen is a cooperative of four production companies that work together under one joint trade name. The total acreage adds up to 120 hectares, producing a large assortment of standard avenue trees ,fruit trees, with root ball or in container, and hedge plants. www.bpboomkwekerijen.eu
Midlands-based Boningale Nurseries has added two new members to its sales team in order to facilitate the company’s growth and expansion plans in the North and South. Lucy Bravington, who has worked in the landscape industry for the last nine years, starting out as a designer and specialising more recently in hard landscaping materials as part of her sales manager role at Hardscape Products Ltd. At Boningale, Lucy will be responsible for managing existing customers and developing new business opportunities in the South of the country. Andrew Dunkley who brings a wealth of horticultural experience and knowledge to the company. Andrew, who joins Boningale from the Horticultural Trades Association,
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Garden to entertain Provender Nurseries in conjunction with Capel Manor College, Enfield campus, have announced two winners of the Provender Nurseries Redesign competition 2016. Provender Nurseries sponsor a garden at Capel Manor College and have for the last four years selected a design that best represents the use of the space in the garden with
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Floating beer garden Johnsons of Whixley has been chosen to supply over 700 varieties for a unique floating beer garden display for a famous Belgian beer brand. Johnsons of Whixley was selected by DHB Group, a promotional equipment solutions brand based in Oxford, for its high-quality plants to use on the beer boat garden display which has been designed to open minds to new ideas, sounds, sights and tastes in the midst of busy urban life. Described as a ‘a voyage of sensory discovery on East London’s canals’, the floating garden which is now open to the public, will be docked in the East End, at Hackney Wick’s Number 90 Bar & Kitchen during the week. It will then set sail on the canals of the city on the weekends, from 30 July through to 21 August, serving beer and canapés. The boat is 18 metres long by almost three metres wide and features £5,000 worth of plants from Johnsons, including ivy hedging screens, shrubs and perennials.
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Life across UK roundabouts Pictorial Meadows has helped eight roundabouts across the UK burst into bloom with a profusion of meadow flowers, bulbs and hardy perennials as part of a two year project conceived and funded by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and its philanthropic arm, the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The £130,000 programme is the culmination of a longterm project to celebrate Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s 20 years in the UK. The transformation of roundabouts across the country with beautiful and sustainable urban meadows is the result of two years of careful planning, preparation, planting and tending. Enterprise engaged with leading experts in meadow technology to bring the project to life and approached the renowned Professor Nigel Dunnett of the Landscape Department at the University of Sheffield to design each location. Dunnett is one of the world’s leading experts in planting design and technology and his work came to national prominence when he created the much talked about meadows for the Olympic Park in 2012.
In addition to providing long-lasting displays of colour over several months, the designs and seed mixes used on the roundabouts have been developed to flower year on year with the minimum of care. In fact, the flowering technologies developed by Nigel Dunnett and Pictorial Meadows have been shown to reduce maintenance costs for local authorities, as well as lowering the disruption to traffic required when gardening equipment is taken on site at roundabouts and roadside locations. The mix of plants at each site also fosters biodiversity and wildlife. They are especially appealing to local bee and butterfly communities, which thrive when the carefully selected plants are in bloom. www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk
The £130,000 programme is the culmination of a long-term project to celebrate Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s 20 years in the UK. In partnership with local authorities in Glasgow, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Swindon and Woking, councils identified suitable roadside locations for the gardens. The roundabouts were then planted by Pictorial Meadows, pioneers in the commercial development of hardy seed mixes and turfs that create the naturalistic planting styles developed by the University of Sheffield’s research. In all, two acres of meadow were planted in the autumn and winter of 2015, together with a range of bulbs, shrubs and flowering species carefully selected for the climate and growing conditions prevalent in each location. Developed by the University of Sheffield and implemented by Pictorial Meadows, a special innovation is the cultivation of assorted ‘pre-grown’ meadow mats at a site in Lincolnshire to provide sufficient meadow for the Enterprise project. The mats were grown off-site to allow for intensive irrigation essential to ensuring the young plants establish a strong root base.
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Growth in Operating Profit Notcutts, the UK’s largest family owned garden centre group, has today announced operating profit for the 12 months to February 2016 of £1.29m vs £1.08m prior year - a 20% increase. Turnover increased by 6.3% in the year. The company strategy is to invest in redeveloping its garden centres to provide a differentiated customer experience. The redevelopment of Wheatcroft garden centre in Nottingham and the internal redevelopment of Woodford Park garden centre in Cheshire were completed in April 2015 and October 2015 respectively. Nicky Dulieu, Chairman of Notcutts, told The Landscaper, “We are clearly pleased with our financial performance for last year which demonstrates the success of our customer service and improved product offerings as well as the investments already made. Our newly developed centres continue to prove really popular with our customers and this has reinforced our strategy to redevelop our garden centres over the next 5 years.”
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