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Environmental impact Football and Rugby stadiums have a huge environmental impact. Just keeping a pitch in top condition requires regular watering, under-pitch heating to prevent freezing in the winter, and even the use of highpower lighting rigs to promote grass growth. Teams are starting to get wise to environmental issues with clubs around the world starting to make efforts to become more eco-friendly. Dartford’s Princes Park stadium incorporates some excellent features. The stadium roof has a sedum roof blanket, a living roof that

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provides a natural air filtration system. Solar panels on the roof serve the community changing areas and public toilets’ hot water storage cylinders. The roof is supported by treated Glulam timber beams. A Water recycling system serves the toilets within the clubhouse. Rain water is collected in the two large ponds at the north end of the stadium grounds. Underfloor heating on both levels of the clubhouse. Low energy lighting. Increased fabric insulation to give the clubhouse better thermal retention and efficiency. Condensing boilers to provide a more energy efficient system. Also excavated earth was reused for landscaping the external courtyard areas around the stadium. Teams are starting to reduce water consumption. German club Nuremberg has a cistern that can hold 1,000 cubic metres of water at it’s home ground. The cistern stores rainwater that can be used to irrigate the pitch. Pavegen is demonstrating the potential of an alternative, renewable option: power-storing tiles. The 56mm “kinetic-harvesting” tiles sit under a pitch’s Astroturf surface and flex fractionally every time a player takes a step. Each footstep generates around five watts per second. The system is supplemented by solar panels, which together help light the pitch and surrounding area for up to ten hours a night. Forest Green Rovers has succeeded in eliminating all nitrogen-based

fertilisers and chemicals from its ground maintenance. In their place, the club is using a range of plant-derived products, from compost tea and coconut wetting agent through to seaweed fertiliser. Charcoal is also added to the pitch to provide a carbon base for bacteria and fungus. People buy from people and in the digital world we now live in, exhibitions provide businesses with a unique marketing advantage - the opportunity to meet, connect and build rapport with prospects and customers. This is the show season - in this issue our editorial team report and preview all the major trade shows. In a summer full of shocks and surprises, Andrew Wilson’s revelation that a client had recently asked for a ‘dirt free’ garden’ and the designer’s subsequent conclusion that some people end up quite frightened of nature may not have made national headlines, but it highlighted the agenda of the European Landscape Conference. Carol Dutton investigates a social trend that could impact the way we work.

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Parks Deserve Protection Parks provide a public service as hubs for physical activity for people of all ages, and should be funded by the public purse, the Association of Play industries (API), has told government. In its submission to the Communities and Local Government Committee Parks Inquiry, the API raises its mounting concerns about the link between local authority budget cuts and dwindling opportunities for children to play and be physically active. API Chair Mark Hardy says: “Children’s increasingly sedentary lifestyles call for policy action, and parks have a pivotal role to play. Play delivers wide-ranging developmental benefits, and evidence shows that children are more physically active if they have access to high quality outdoor play facilities. Investment in public play facilities and in the parks that host them should be a government priority, particularly for deprived communities, where need is greatest and obesity rates most prevalent.” As part of the government’s new national obesity strategy, and in addition to the soft drinks tax, the API calls for further levies on food and drink companies producing high sugar, salt and saturated fat products, particularly those targeted at children, to subsidise local facilities that address physical inactivity. Mark Hardy says: “In our urbanised developed world, many natural play areas have been eliminated. Many children have nowhere safe at home to play outdoors, so playgrounds - often located in public parks - form one of the few practical spaces where they can play. Children’s fundamental right to play is preserved in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child which was ratified by the UK government in 1991. That right must be protected.” The Heritage Lottery Fund’s State of UK Public Parks 2016 report showed that 54% of households with children under five visit their local park at least once a week. Research by the API last year found that nearly four in ten (38%) parents and families were worried that playgrounds in their local community would close. 81% called for investment in parks and green spaces for public recreation, and 98.5% said it is important that their children are physically active. 95% of park managers surveyed for the HLF parks report said they expect revenue cuts to continue in the next three years. api@api-play.org

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Encouraging people to use parks Outdoor exercise delivers an estimated £2.2bn of health benefits to adults in England each year, a study suggests. Scientists calculated that more than eight million people each week took at least 30 minutes of “green exercise”. They hope the results highlight how encouraging more people to use parks will help reverse the trend of rising obesity levels across the UK. The findings have been presented in the journal Preventative Medicine. “What we look at here is something that can be converted relatively simply into monetary values,” explained lead author Mathew White from the European Centre for Environment and Human Health at the University of Exeter. Dr White told BBC News that since the 1970s there had been studies showing the link between physical activity and health benefits. “There are very clear ideas about how much physical activity needs to be done in order to benefit health. What we have done here is to focus on those people who use the natural environment for enough activity a week (5x30 minutes) in order to justify gains in their health,” he added. “First of all we looked at the total number of people that went to the natural environment in England each year. Then we looked at the total number of people who engage in what we call an active visit (cycling, walking, running etc). “We then looked at how often they did that, and if they did it enough times to benefit their health which we converted into something called Quality Adjusted Life Years, which could then be converted into monetary estimates.”

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A Bolton garden has won a prestigious accolade thanks to its luscious lawn, that rivals any premiership pitch! Keith Chuck, with the help of Danny Hibbert, has been announced as the winner of Britain’s Best Lawn 2016, a competition ran by the world’s largest petrol engine manufacturer for garden equipment, Briggs & Stratton. Britain’s Best Lawn is now in its 12th year and Mr Chuck joins an elite collection of passionate lawnowners across the country who have received the award. Keith, a keen gardener, meticulously maintains his garden and wanted to ensure that his lawn, which he believes to be the key focal point at the heart of any garden, matched the high standard of the rest of his garden so he enlisted the help of Danny Hibbert, who classes himself as somewhat of a turf expert due to his 17 years of lawn knowledge and expertise. Both Keith and Danny are big football fans so set upon creating a premiership pitch in the back garden. Seven years later and Danny now maintains the lawn for Keith and treats it as his own, visiting every single day in the height of summer to give it a daily mow – sometimes even twice a day. www.britainsbestlawn.co.uk.

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The largest-ever programme of education at a turf industry event in Europe has today been unveiled by BIGGA. Continue to Learn at BTME 2017 will feature more than 250

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hours of education with guest speakers such as Neil Cleverly, Superintendent of the Olympic Golf Course in Rio, and the Course Managers and Superintendents responsible for hosting the last four Ryder Cups. An integral part of the UK’s largest festival of turf management, Continue to Learn encompasses events for Course Managers, Deputies and all levels of Greenkeepers. Workshops and sessions also cater for Golf Club Managers, Directors of Golf, Golf Club Owners and Committee Members, ensuring there is an education event for everyone working within the sports turf industry. More than 3,000 attendees are expected to descend upon the Harrogate International Centre and The Crown Hotel, Harrogate for the four-day series of events. Hosted by BBC presenter Naga Munchetty, a highlight of Continue to Learn and BTME will be a talk on The Ryder Cup – Past, Present and Future. The event will feature the Course Managers from Ryder Cup venues Celtic Manor (2010), Medinah (2012), Gleneagles (2014), Hazeltine (2016) and Le Golf National (2018). BIGGA Head of Member Development Sami Strutt said: “After nine months of detailed planning and consultation

news with BIGGA members, we are proud to announce the launch of the hotly-anticipated Continue to Learn at BTME 2017 education programme. “BIGGA takes great pride in being able to offer our members and other golf industry professionals access to the best educational opportunities possible, and so I am delighted that we are able to offer our best-ever programme of events. There really is something for everybody.” BIGGA members can once again benefit from seminar prebooking and preferential rates for education events, which can be further reduced by purchasing a Booking Bundle. New events introduced this year following member feedback include: Dealing with Stress; Project Management; Introduction to Soil Microbiology; PA2 Refresher; Sustainable Grass for Golf; Greens Renovation; Irrigation design. Many other topics are also covered and can be found by accessing the full Continue to Learn brochure. Continue to Learn at BTME 2017 will take place at Harrogate International Centre and The Crown Hotel, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, from Sunday 15 to Wednesday 18 January 2017. Booking tickets for this year’s event has been made even easier through BIGGA’s partnership with the ticketing platform Eventbrite. A link to Eventbrite features on every BTME event page on the BTME and BIGGA websites. Visit http://btme.org.uk

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New careers initiative BALI has announced that it will be launching its new education and skills initiative, GoLandscape, this November at, FutureScape 2016. GoLandscape aims to combat the ever increasing skills shortage prevalent within the landscaping industry in the UK by linking students from schools and colleges directly with BALI Registered Contractors, Designers, Affiliates and Training Provider members that have all identified specific vacancies that require specialist skills and relevant qualifications. GoLandscape will provide real guidance through a series of online and offline resources that directly links students with employers, helping to develop real life careers that provide rewarding opportunities for the CIC 148x105 Ad 11 13:Layout 1 24/10/2013 14:53 Page 1

New online opportunities The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) has agreed a new strategic partnership with Nottingham based, web design and digital marketing agency, Adtrak, who are also Google Premier Partners. This new collaboration aims to open many new doors for existing BALI members, and, help to welcome in new businesses with a truly winning formula that sees the leading industry Trade Association work closely alongside a strong, market leading digital partner to help deliver some of BALI’s strategic marketing and communication products and services over the coming weeks, months and years to come. Chris Robinson, Managing Director at Adtrak said: “I’m delighted that Adtrak have been chosen as BALI’s digital partner. Through the use of effective marketing and web design, we have achieved fantastic results for companies within the landscape, grounds maintenance and gardening industry - and we can’t wait to bring our expert advice to BALI. We will work with BALI members to build their online

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With a humble hut at its heart

Draped in ivy, wildflowers and even a healthy covering of moss on the roof of a Plankbridge shepherd’s hut, a rediscovered garden design by Anne Jennings of Viridian Landscape Studio has won a Design Excellence Award in the BALI National Landscape Awards, for her work on a private residence in Chelsea. Created in the style of a once-forgotten family haven, the garden design includes a child’s playhouse from Dorset-based master hutmaker, Plankbridge, which has been lovingly entwined into the fabric of this magical space. One of the landscape industry’s highest accolades, this award recognises the challenges that were faced in creating an outdoor scene that looks as though it has evolved over many years, coupled with the access limitations that are synonymous with city projects. Careful planning and close working relationships with suppliers, such as Plankbridge were essential and in order to overcome a 600mm side alley access issue, Plankbridge’s master craftsmen delivered the shepherd’s hut in panels, so that the playroom could be constructed on-site. A standard Plankbridge Classic Shepherd’s Hut, complete with painted windows and door (optional upgrade to English oak), a solid French oak floor and a Farrow & Ball painted interior, starts at £22,225.20 including VAT and measures 12’ long. Longer and bespoke designs can be quoted for.

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Rural apprentice scheme Makita is providing support for an innovative apprenticeship scheme that will provide a comprehensive grounding in rural maintenance techniques to six young people in the Lake District. Organised by the Rusland Valley and Fells Landscape Partnership, and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the three year apprenticeship is designed to develop vital practical skills and the knowledge required for a career in the rural sector. With additional support from Makita UK, Electricity North West and local hardware distributor, Thomas Graham, the six new apprentices will be working throughout the south Lakeland landscape assisting with woodland restoration, wildlife conservation and heritage projects. The team are fully equipped with Makita machines

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including brush-cutters, chainsaws, safety equipment and accessories. Claire Green, Rusland Horizon’s Skills and training Coordinator says, “It is fabulous to have this opportunity to provide skills and training to local young people who are so enthusiastic and passionate about protecting this local landscape. Everyone involved with the scheme is very excited to welcome our new apprentice team and grateful to Makita, Thomas Graham and Electricity North West for their support and involvement.” www.makitauk.com

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Polaris is offering substantial savings with autumn special offers on new Polaris Ranger utility vehicles and utility ATVs. From Monday 3rd October you can take advantage of a special discount of £500 off the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of a new Polaris Ranger utility vehicle or you can have a discount of £250 off the MSRP of a new utility Polaris Sportsman ATV. Polaris offers the widest choice of proven 4 x 4 utility vehicles and accessories so there will be a Polaris to suit any business users needs from farming to landscaping, local authorities to large estates, in fact anywhere that calls for rugged, dependable 4x4 off-roading. In addition to these offers, members of the NFU, NFU Scotland and Ulster Farmers Union benefit from an additional 5% discount on selected new Polaris utility vehicles. Polaris is a world leader and European No.1 in 4x4 ATVs and utility vehicles, with an extensive range that is best viewed at an authorised Polaris dealer who will provide full details of the offers. Offers close on the 30th December 2016. www.polaris-britain.com

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Pitchmark suppliers of line marking paint, machines and equipment, has announced it is to offer a three year warranty on its spray and transfer wheel line markers from November 1st. The 3 year manufacturer’s warranty will apply to Pitchmark’s range of ‘Eco’ spray markers, as well as the ‘Classic’ range of wheel-to-wheel markers. Speaking on the decision, Pitchmark MD Mark Rodman said: “Having used line markers for over 30 years as an exgroundsman, I know the importance of being able to rely on the machine working when you’re out on the pitch, in the cold and wet, on the morning of an important fixture.” “We’ve always had complete confidence in the quality of our materials and craftsmanship, as well as the reliability of our markers,” Mark added. “Extending the warranty to 3 years is a reflection of that, and - combined with our excellent levels of support, fast delivery and superior products – it’s something we feel will add to the Pitchmark customer experience.” The industry-leading Eco Club, Eco Pro and Classic line marking machines are all hand-built to a high standard at Pitchmark’s HQ in Bristol by their experienced manufacturing team, and are supplied in over 20 countries worldwide – including to major tournaments like World Cup 2014 and EURO 2016. “We made a conscious decision from the outset to build our line markers here in the UK,” Mark explained. “It gives us a level of precision, care and control we feel just can’t be matched on machines built elsewhere.” Additionally, Pitchmark’s complete range of line marking paints are offered with a 1-year warranty, as opposed to the standard 6 months offered by other paint manufacturers. Pitchmark will be exhibiting on stand E125 at this year’s

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It’s been exciting times at Harrowden Turf with the creation of the UK’s largest turf grower. The Harrowden Group’s interest in turf started with the acquisition of Norfolk based Q Lawns in 2007 followed by Lancashire based Turfland in 2010, Edinburgh based Stewartsturf in 2012 and Cambridgeshire based Spearhead Turf in December 2015. The creation of this turf industry powerhouse has been engineered by Stuart and Chantall Ridd-Jones earlier this year through the merger of these businesses and brands to form Harrowden Turf. Stuart and Chantall are both from farming backgrounds and are qualified accountants and so they have a good understanding of both large scale crop production and the running of a successful business. “We have been very lucky to have worked with some of the most experienced people in the turf industry over the last 10 years” says Stuart. “This has given us great insight into the industry, its challenges and what as a business we need to deliver every day to our customers.” The experienced team includes Dave and Angela Mackay from the Turfland business and pioneers in the online turf business Turfonline. They have recently taken the massive decision to return to New Zealand. Dave and Angela took over the running of the family business in 1996. Now, 20 years on and after guiding the business through a great many changes in the UK landscape industry, they have taken the difficult decision to step back from turf production and return to David’s home country of New Zealand. “How many people have the privilege of doing something they love and get paid for it?” says Dave, “well I can honestly say I have, I’ve really enjoyed the past 20 years. I’ve learnt a great deal and met some fantastic people. I’m going to be saying goodbye to a great team of people that I’ve enjoyed working with and grown very fond of. Although I’m now looking forward to new challenges and new opportunities I take away some great memories”. “It hasn’t been an easy decision to make” says Angela. “The business has been a major part of my life since childhood but

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Urban Food Awards Forty Hall Vineyard are delighted to announce they are 2016’s Urban Food Awards ‘Capital Growth’s Growing Enterprise’ winner. Not only does the Enfield – based vineyard make glorious tasting wine, they have created an inspiring community-led social enterprise, offering mental health and wellbeing benefits to local people. They provide opportunities for safe and supported volunteering and therapeutic support whilst learning and socialising in a beautiful and unique environment. Forty Hall Vineyard produces London’s only natural, organic English sparkling wine, made in the traditional method from high quality Champagne variety grapes. The 10-acre vineyard, which is based at Capel Manor College’s Forty Hall Farm is thought to be London’s only commercial-scale vineyard. It is run and managed by volunteers who produced 1,200 bottles of 2015 vintage white wine. The 2016 harvest is currently underway. Thousands of Londoners voted for their top growers, products and retailers at the Urban Food Awards, which is organised by City Hall, Borough Market and London Food Link. Forty Hall Vineyard was a part of a group of locally-based producers which were crowned at the awards event at the

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capital’s world famous Borough Market, recognising their outstanding contributions to London’s food scene. Sarah Vaughan-Roberts, Project Manager said, “This award is a fantastic testament to all the hard work and commitment of our amazing volunteers who are helping to build our successful growing enterprise”. Forty Hall Vineyard is partnered with Capel Manor College, which initiated and continues to support the project.

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FEAR OF NATURE The Next Urban Challenge Greening our cities is admirable but how do we combat a fear of nature itself? By Carol Dutton

n a summer full of shocks and surprises, Andrew Wilson’s revelation that a client had recently asked for a ‘dirt free’ garden’ and the designer’s subsequent conclusion that some people end up quite frightened of nature may not have made national headlines, but it highlighted the agenda of last month’s (Sept.) European Landscape Conference. Entitled ‘Gardens and Landscapes in Changing Times’ set in the Royal Agricultural University at Cirencester, it was the first of its kind, fielded fourteen speakers from across the globe and aimed to address ‘Urbanization, and the Threat to Human Interaction with Nature.’ “This is not a debate that’s out in the public realm,” explains

Jennifer Gayner, conference director. “What the agenda lacks is a central body to debate the issue. We need to debate what the situation is and the best way forward. Debates within the public realm always start with people in the know and hopefully this conference will begin that process.” For those of us brought up in the country and old enough to have enjoyed a childhood before the arrival of the internet ‘fear of nature’ seems preposterous. “Children now live in a virtual world and a whole generation has grown up not playing outside,” Jennifer continues. “It is an age thing,” Andrew Wilson agrees, remembering blackberrying as a child and amazed that laden black berry bushes along a busy, public pathway near his surrey home have remained un-touched all season. “Picking free fruit doesn’t seem to be something people will buy into when they can get it in a supermarket,” he continues. Andrew, who gave the opening speech at the conference and has been gardening, landscaping and teaching for over thirty years, also thinks that some clients are concerned that nature is out of their control. “They have an O.C.D. reaction,” he explains. “We live in a culture where we can control every aspect of our interior environment and although some people embrace the fact that nature changes from day to day, others are frightened by it.”

Andrew Wilson suggests that “as designers we need to get off some kind of vanity trip and listen to what people want.” After all it’s hard to be afraid of something you love.

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“We have clients who want to treat their gardens like their kitchens,” says John Wyer, landscape and design partner in Bowles and Wyer. “Everything has to be clean, clipped and in order with the paving regularly jet washed. We have to manage expectations and point out that nature isn’t like that. Things change and the garden needs to be managed.” John, whose conference speech was entitled ‘Is it really

feature Urban Bad, Rural Good?’ believes and either the home owners pay that after a balance has been a retainer for the maintenance of reached between what the client the gardens or in the case of social wants, what the designer wants housing, maintenance is covered and the demands of the site a lot by the housing authority,” he of people become fascinated by explains. nature during the first two years “If someone asked me for a following completion. “Clients ‘dirt free’ garden I’d just say no or don’t give a stuff at the beginning tell them that we’re not the right but most people become more company,” says Guy Watts, another Phillyrea latifolia - Architectural Plants interested as the project goes conference speaker and managing on, especially during the first two years when things really director of Architectural Plants. “We’re passionate about start to grow and the garden motors. It’s probably the first plants. We’d try to pass on our enthusiasm and talk them time in their lives that they’ve looked at and watched a out of it but ensure that the design was very useable and landscape. They can see that plants don’t always perform easy to maintain. We’re always building gardens without as they’re supposed to and the garden is continually any hard landscaping but as you get further into London throwing up surprises.” These clients are wealthy enough hard landscaping becomes more prevalent due to lack of to have their own, private gardens, but for those who space.” At the moment Guy is particularly excited about the don’t, and live in higher density housing, (either private or nursery’s new addition, Phillyrea latifolia which was widely social) John advocates good quality community spaces. used in the seventeenth century, and is a box alternative “These communal spaces work really well because a dense unaffected by box blight. “Most people who come to a development produces more dwellings for less capital outlay designer want advice and we would try to educate them and

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offer plant alternatives where appropriate,” he continues. Guy is co-founder of the horticultural charity Streetscape which takes young, unemployed people through a one year apprenticeship at the end of which they will have gained NVQ level 2 in horticulture, passed their driving test and gained a practical license (in spraying for example) to launch them on a horticultural career. “Some of our apprentices are in bad shape to start with and this is all about providing them with an outlet and educating them. They came here on a visit the other day and for most of them it was the first time they had ever seen a plant nursery.” Dr. Catherine Heatherington, a garden designer and owner of Catherine Heatherington Designs spoke about the importance to wildlife of Brownfield sites and derelict spaces but also thinks that these areas can be important links with the past for people living in the surrounding communities. “In England we erase things,” she says. “It’s almost as if we’re ashamed of the past. By re-designing waste lands and industrial sites we can make reference to past changes so that people can see the passage of time. Local people will have worked in these areas, some of them all their lives, and although nature will have re-claimed the site to some extent, by making reference to the industrial past these areas will stimulate memories, help make sense of things and inform what we do now.” Catherine cites Carradah Park, a former B.P. site in Sydney Harbour, designed by Mac Gregor and

Coxall and the R.S.P.B reserve at Rainham Marshes designed by Peter Beard as prime examples. Andrew Wilson, who alongside business partner Gavin McWilliam comprises the Wilson McWilliam Studio has been favourably impressed by the research findings of another conference speaker Prof. James Hitchmough of Sheffield University. “James maintains that what people are looking for and what they respond to is drama and colour,” he says. “I’m wondering why, as designers we’re doing tasteful stuff. We’ve just done a corporate site, Kents Hill in

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feature engage people in nature, if you give them lots of colour as in a wildflower calendar then they’ll love it,” he says. It could be argued that by greening our cities we’re missing the point, and city dwellers (apart from those forced to live there by employment opportunities alone) are there for the theatres, shops, galleries, bars and sheer bustle of urban life. But visitors to our beleaguered parks have soared this summer, and anything that will halt the march of paving, tarmac and concrete to reduce flood risk (as highlighted by our editor in the Aug. issue) needs to be encouraged,

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Milton Keynes where the 1980s buildings were updated but there was lots of outside space. The developers had never been in this situation before, they had no pre-conceived ideas and they came to us to ask what they should do with it. We used Pinterest (which is like a huge pin board) to help them collect images of what they liked and give us a visual representation of their preferences.” The resulting landscape is full of colourful perennials interspersed with grasses and has been shortlisted for the 2016 SGD awards. “Perhaps it’s time, as designers we started listening to what people want,” Andrew continues, and according to James Hitchmough talking on the Utube video about the creation of the Olympic Park that’s colour. “If you really want to

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along with the wildlife and its important role in sustaining biodiversity. I had a friend living in York who told me that she liked the country but wouldn’t want to spend the night there. If fear of nature is fear of the unknown then the more plants, trees and open spaces surrounding our citizens the better. Nature is an un stoppable force that will colonize the cracks in concrete nestle in gutters and roam unbidden over any surface that suits its needs with a tenacity that defies belief. It’s not going away, so let’s dissipate the fear by education, plant proximity, or historical connection. I suspect that Professor James Hitchmough’s solution, engaging the public with bold use of colour could well be a winner, even if it means as Andrew Wilson suggests that “as designers we need to get off some kind of vanity trip and listen to what people want.” After all it’s hard to be afraid of something you love.

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how organisers have listened to visitor feedback from last year’s event to ensure that SALTEX 2016, taking place on 2 and 3 November at the NEC Birmingham, will offer even more reasons to attend – from FREE car parking for IOG members and outdoor demonstrations to an extended, free-to-attend seminar programme and new show attractions. Last year’s SALTEX (Sports, Amenities, Landscaping Trade Exhibition) was an unprecedented success with over 260 exhibitors and 8,714 unique visitors spanning 45 different nations. Building on that success, SALTEX 2016’s improved show features and unrivalled industry support are set to work together to create the most exciting groundscare event to date when the doors to halls 6, 7 and 8 open at the NEC, Birmingham on November 2 and 3. There are a number of reasons why SALTEX 2016 should be firmly in your diary… MORE EXHIBITORS Over 280 exhibitors from a diverse range of grounds management sectors have confirmed for SALTEX 2016. The exhibition will see a plethora of exhibitors representing the likes of forestry, play, groundscare machinery, artificial surfaces, natural turf, landscaping products, pest control, line marking, waste management, sports equipment and many, many more. SALTEX is the only event of its kind to showcase such a wide array of products, services and advice which could significantly improve the daily operations for all those involved in grounds management. INCREASED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Show organisers have commissioned an extra seminar theatre for SALTEX 2016 in order to expand the number of presentations across the two days. Learning LIVE will now see four purpose-built seminar theatres with state-of-the-art sound systems and screens featuring a

greater depth of content and quality. There will be a number of expert speakers from the UK and abroad focusing on issues that surround the industry and visitors can expect to hear from the likes of Alan Ferguson (St George’s Park); Darren Baldwin (Tottenham Hotspur FC); Dougie Robertson (West Ham United FC); David Roberts (Liverpool FC); Jonathan Calderwood (Paris Saint-Germain FC); Tony Stones (Stade de France); Reece Watson (Arsenal FC); Weston Appelfeller (Major League Soccer team Columbus Crew); Jim Dawson (BT Murrayfield); Keith Kent (Twickenham); Neil Stubley (AELTC – Wimbledon); Steve Chappell (PGA Centenary Golf Course at the Gleneagles Hotel) and many, many more. It has also been confirmed that journalist and talkSPORT radio presenter will be reprising his role as host for Seminar Theatre Two. NEW FOR 2016 – OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS Based on SALTEX 2015 post-show feedback surveys, show organisers have made the decision to bring back outdoor working demonstrations, which will take place on a grass area directly outside the SALTEX halls 6, 7 and 8 and will provide visitors with an opportunity of seeing a number of products in action.

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SALTEX NEW FOR 2016 – THE SALTEX COLLEGE CUP The SALTEX College Cup, sponsored by Ransomes, is a brand new national student-led sports-turf challenge that will take place on the first fay of SALTEX. It is an academic test of turf management knowledge for student competitors in teams of four who are enrolled at colleges throughout the UK on relevant courses of study. The 2.5-hour competition consists of paperbased multiple choice and short answer questions on turf management plus a case study with a long written answer. The winning college team will not only get their

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SALTEX THE IOG INDUSTRY AWARDS SALTEX will once again be combined with the IOG’s annual Industry Awards dinner. Held on the evening of the first day (2 November) at the National Motorcycle Museum, which is near to the NEC, the event will be hosted by talkSPORT Radio’s Mark Saggers. The Oscar-style presentation ceremony is the UK’s biggest celebration in groundsmanship; with 20 awards up for grabs. After-dinner speaker, Simon Brodkin, aka Lee Nelson, the renowned stand-up comedian and actor, will be entertaining the hundreds of groundscare experts and sports industry dignitaries attending. SALTEX IS INCREDIBLY EASY TO GET TO SALTEX 2015 attendees from across the UK and abroad said that the venue, and convenient dates were key reasons behind their decisions to attend the FREE event. Located in the centre of the UK, whether you are travelling from overseas or within the UK, the NEC is easy to get to by car, rail or air. The NEC is situated eight miles east of Birmingham city centre; its central location ensures it is at the hub of 2_Spald-Landscaper-hfpg-816.ps

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SALTEX AQUA-AID Europe will be exhibiting at Saltex for the second time after a successful twelve months of bringing their range of products to the UK and European market. Renowned golfing venues such as Croke Park and Golf Course The Dutch, hosts of the 2016 KLM Dutch Open, are using a combination of OARS HS and PS, the Verde-Cal range and Worm Power on their sites. Following successful trials and meetings with product specialists at St George’s Park, Aqua-Aid products, supplied by ProSport UK, will be used as part of the main consumables program at the Burton-On-Trent training base, and Wembley Stadium. The focus of which is to get more control over the moisture levels on all facilities as well as to prevent black layer. Visitors to the stand will hear more about the sophisticated 3D technology within the OARS penetrating and hydrating surfactant range, which has made it an invaluable tool in managing the moisture level within the root zone. It is the only product on the market that performs a 3D action throughout the soil profile, making it the leader in its field. This season has also seen WormPower rise to prominence

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SALTEX On the Advanced Turf Technology ATT you can see the recently launched INFiNiSytem34 alongside a range of cassettes from the TMSystem. The INFiNiSystem34 bring new performance to sports turf with much more functionality The floating head mechanism offers a precision cut and results in fantastic panelling as well as reducing overall ground pressure – advantageous on semi synthetic pitches such as Desso Grassmaster - without affecting striping. It gives the flexibility of being able to change between hybrid power and pure battery offering a cost effective alternative that can largely pay for itself through annual fuel savings alone. Now the bigger brother to the existing 22” and 26” models for golf and the 30” model for sports pitches, the INFiNiSytem34 has made waves in the industry finding homes at some of the top and most well respected football stadiums in the country. The ATT TMSystem consists of a range of 10 SMART cassettes which enable different maintenance activities to take place - aeration, brushing, de-thatching, scarifying, top dressing, grooming, levelling and mowing

Boningale Nurseries will show some of its new and exclusive hedging and specimen plants, and offer expert advice on its environmental planting range. Joining them on the stand will be experts from the company’s award winning green roof department, Boningale GreenSky. Together, they will be demonstrating how they have been successfully supplying both traditional nursery and green roof planting stock to contractors and architects working on designs that increasingly require a roof garden. By combining the nursery’s horticulture expertise and the cutting-edge research from GreenSky, Boningale’s customers are benefitting from this ‘single source of expertise’. www.boningale.co.uk

Since appointing Fentons of Bourne as their first dealer at last year’s show, Branson Tractors UK have now appointed 28 dealers throughout the UK with Jenkin’s Garden Machinery of South Wales becoming the latest to take on the brand. On stand K180, Branson will be showing the latest addition to their growing groundcare range - the 60hp 6225Ch - based on their ‘25’ series platform, this low weight, high horsepower machine is the perfect choice for turf professionals – featuring the new ADS hydrostatic drive system for smooth power control, a range of tyres to suit any application and an impressive 1500 kg lift capacity on the linkage this tractor is built for hard work. Just like all Branson tractors, the 6225Ch benefits from 250-hour service intervals and has a 2-year professional warranty. Within 12 months Branson Tractors have established their place in the groundcare compact tractor market; with high spec, professional tractors that will not break the bank. www.bransontractor.co.uk

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SALTEX Complete Weed Control offer an extensive range of services available including moss control, weed control and disease management. Complete Grounds Maintenance delivers a comprehensive range of services, simplifying the headache of managing outside spaces without having to rely on a number of contractors. A wide range of local authorities, industrial premises, forestry sites and sporting venues are now all benefitting from the all-encompassing services, which include: • Grass Cutting - Regular cutting of all grassed areas • Selective Weed Control - For control of broad leaf weeds in turf • Total Weed Control - Hard, soft and gravel surfaces • Grass Growth Control - Retardation of grass growth in all areas • Invasive Weed Control - Management and control • Moss Control - Moss and algae in turf and on hard surfaces • Shrub Pruning - Scheduled and reactive work • Winter Maintenance - Grit spreading and snow clearance • Litter Picking - Scheduled and reactive • Baseguard - Rubber crumb surfaces

As the winter months approach, visitors can also find out more information about Complete Ice Control - which was formed in response to the overwhelming need for a professional, reliable and trusted local gritting service to deal with snow and ice worries using the best tools and technology available. Renowned magician and mind-reader Robert Fox will be performing live throughout the two day event on the stand. Robert who has performed for a number of celebrities including Coldplay’s Chris Martin, One Direction, Olympic legend Usain Bolt and Paul McCartney – to name but a few, will leave SALTEX visitors truly astounded. The expert magician performs using coins, cards and borrowed objects from attendees. Changing £5 notes into £50 notes, making people’s jewellery appear in impossible locations, bending forks like never before seen, removing peoples’ watches without their knowledge and performing award winning card tricks is just a sample of what Robert will bring to Complete Weed Control’s stand. www.completeweedcontrol.com

The joint stand of Dennis and SISIS at SALTEX, will feature a vast array of turf maintenance equipment. Amongst the line-up is the SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500, a tractor mounted vertical action air injection aerator. This popular machine injects air directly into the root zone speeding up the aeration process, moving air uniformly throughout the root zone for complete aeration and not just where the tines have penetrated the surface. Its air injection tines are specially designed to use the maximum air available from the compressor and it has a wide working width to ensure outstanding lawn care whenever you are ready to aerate. It provides the operator with the flexibility to alternate tines for other operations such as hollow coring prior to top dressing. Other benefits to users of the Aer-Aid include fast forward speed for excellent productivity, smooth and quiet operations and minimal maintenance. Visitors will also get the opportunity to see two pedestrian scarifiers in the form of the Rotorake 600HD – which contributes to aeration and compaction, and the Auto Rotorake MK5 - which comes with range of interchangeable reels. Two

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SALTEX slitters can be seen with the Autoslit (pedestrian) and the Multislit (tractor mounted) which both offer deep, clean penetration with minimal surface marking. The SISIS Dart is an independently powered vertical action aerator complete with a powerful 6.5hp engine and a wide range of interchangeable tines. For a machine which is equally effective on both natural and synthetic turf then look no further than the SISIS Osca – a tractor mounted powered oscillating brush. Also on the stand will be the SISIS Quadraplay; a single pass maintenance system which incorporates a mounted frame for up to four implements and the SISIS Towed Implement Frame which is designed specifically for daily maintenance of artificial surfaces – it can also be fitted with a number of implements including the Flexicomb and Straight Brush. Flying the flag for Dennis will be the G860 which comes with an extensive range of unique features and benefits. With the interchangeable cassette system; the user has the option of fitting 11 quick changeover cassette including scarifiers, verticutters, brushes, spikers, and slitters as well as 6 or 8 bladed cutter cassettes.

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SALTEX ECHO takes the stand at this year’s show with the latest range of High Torque brushcutters and the launch of their new range of Lithium Ion battery products. ECHO’s range of High Torque brushcutter with a 1:2 gear reduction ratio, deliver up to 50% more torque at the cutting head compared to previous models. What this means is a high torque brushcutter can provide the same cutting performance as a considerably larger machine but with a smaller, lighter engine. That translates into less weight and fatigue for the operator and the potential for high productivity. The ECHO range is exceptionally versatile and an ECHO High Torque brushcutter, fitted with a heavy-duty line or blade, can tackle a variety of tasks from cutting thick brush to trimming grass in the garden. There is therefore no need to have multiple brushcutters on site. The show will also see the official launch of the new ECHO range of Lithium Ion 50v battery products, which includes a Power Blower, Hedge Trimmer and Brushcutter. The 50v Lithium Ion battery products in the range generate greater power for heavy-duty performance, tackling the toughest of jobs while being lightweight and ergonomically designed for operator comfort. The advanced motor control maintains a high performance, with reduced energy consumption, to ensure longer intervals between charging periods; which is exactly what the busy operator needs to get the job done. Etesia will be launching a new weeding brush attachment on stand C050 at IOG SALTEX 2016, which is available for Etesia Hydro 124 models, for the safe removal of moss and weeds without the use of chemicals. If you have weeds, algae or moss on your surface then prevention is preferable and regular sweeping will help to achieve this. The ten-brush MBR 124 gives users an environmentally-friendly alternative to using harmful chemicals. Ideal for use on block paving and tarmac, the 500mm diameter brushes with a working width of 150mm can be simply adjusted to tackle the most stubborn infestation. The brush attachment is fully adjustable for height and angle to facilitate a wide variety of tasks and surfaces. It may also be used for maintaining surfaces to prevent the growth of moss. Etesia has always been at the forefront of green innovation. That is why today, to better respond to new legislation on the safe use of chemicals, the company embarked on the development of an ecological accessory. Areas of use include: Driveways, car parks, paths and walk ways, roads and industrial parks. The brush attachment is compatible with Etesia’s

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Hydro 124 DN and Hydro 124 DX machines. This accessory also gives more versatility of the machine by expanding its accessories range. The wire brush is assembled and disassembled easily at the front of the machine, without changes to be made in advance. Other accessories available include a mechanical spreader, sprayer, blower, sweepers, and side brush. Visitors to the stand will also be able to view a range of pedestrian and ride-on rotary mowers and the Attila range of brushcutters. New product brochures will also be available. www.etesia.co.uk The compact 36” QuickCat from Henry Sheach allows the operator to work productively and safely in tight, awkward spaces like fenced- off gated areas, cemeteries and grass verges. In order to cope with European Conditions and applications Bobcat offer rear discharge and mulching option as well as side discharge. Due to its overall dimensions, and the compact design, it also takes up less valuable space on a trailer and in its overnight storage area. Operator comfort is guaranteed with its wide area rider pad and anti-vibration rider platform with anti-slip, giving supreme confidence and safety. Powered by

SALTEX the Kawasaki 19Hp professional electric start engine FX600V with long life AGM battery. Offering premium comfort plus incredible performance the company is proud to offer a 6 Year or 2750 Hour commercial warranty as a recognition of its durability and build quality and weighing only 351 Kg has a light ground footprint and helps with keeping Trailer load weight lower. Extra productivity is gained with two forward speeds one to transport the machine up to 11 mph and a cutting speed of 9mph which means operators get the work done fast and with blade cutting speeds of 17600 fpm the grass cutting finish is excellent. Giving a pristine professional cut with a single lever height adjuster offering cut height from 1.5” to 4.5”. www.henrysheach.co.uk ICL will be showcasing new products in their Vitalnova range of biostimulants and turf conditioners. Visitors to the ICL stand will get an opportunity to find out about these new products and also take advantage of a new product launch offer that is exclusive to Saltex. •V italnova Stressbuster is a unique liquid formulation preconditions turf against stress and helps generate quick

recovery. Featuring iron which provides an instant colour, Stressbuster also contains a unique combination of macro and micro nutrients, wetting agents, bio-stimulants and amino acids. •V italnova Amino Boost is a liquid fertilizer which has been specifically designed to enhance turf quality and support a healthy plant. It is the ideal product for the early part of the summer to stimulate growth or to maintain turf quality through periods of plant stress. Another great benefit of Amino Boost is that it is a perfect tank-mix partner for Primo Maxx and other liquid and water soluble products from the ICL range. •V italnova SILK is a specially formulated liquid fertilizer containing high levels of potassium silicate which rapidly increases leaf and stem strength and also helps to produce a cleaner cut. The ICL stand will also be featuring the new Landscaper Pro range. The range features the products that professional landscapers and gardeners can use to help meet the demands of modern day lawn and landscape management. www.icl-sf.co.uk

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Ignition specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) will be showcasing its horticultural expertise at Saltex. NGK – renowned for its cutting-edge technology – last year exhibited Honda’s NGK-sparked Mean Mower which holds the Guinness World title for the fastest lawnmower, averaging a staggering 116.57mph, and this year will once again be demonstrating its prowess in the horticultural market on stand K055. The horticultural sector is a growing market for NGK where through extensive research and development it has produced a range of spark plugs specifically aimed at the horticultural market where their fast heating makes them ideal for engines that often have to work in harsh conditions. NGK is an original equipment (OE) parts supplier of spark plugs, glow plugs, NTK Lambda and other engine management sensors to most of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers (VMs), with the same parts being available to the independent automotive aftermarket. The company has been developing spark plug technology since Tufftruk | 26.06.14 | Truxta two colour / K.M.Y.K the 1930s and manufactures plugs for every type of automotive engine, as well as for motorcycles, marine, horticultural, plant and The centrepiece of the stand will be the Cleanion many other applications. www.ngkntk.co.uk pedestrian battery-powered brush which is suitable for removing debris from natural and artificial grass and other hard surfaces. The Pellenc Cleanion is a revolutionary, selfdriven brush which is powered by the ULiB battery seen on the rest of the company’s range of tools. With a large working width and a long operating time of battery charge sufficient for demanding professional use. It has an adjustable speed and direction, as well as variable speed control for forward and reverse. Brushing pressure is also reflected in the LCD screen. Optional attachments including a snow plough and can be changed conveniently using the quick release coupling and features a foldable handle for easy storage and transport between sites. Other new Pellenc products on the stand will include the Airion 2 new generation hand-held blower and the Rasion Smart and Rasion Basic pedestrian rotary mowers. Other products such as the Helion hedgecutter, Selion chainsaws and polesaws and the Prunion and Vinion pruning shears will also be available to view. All Pellenc batteries and tools come complete with a three year commercial warranty as standard - the first manufacturer to offer this on battery-powered tools. Etesia UK’s experienced and knowledgeable members of staff will also be on hand to offer valuable advice, along with finance options, and all visitors to the stand will be able to get their hands on the new product brochures. www.etesia.co.uk

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SALTEX Kubota UK is will showcase its extensive range of groundcare machinery accompanied by its industryrenowned engines. Taking centre stage on this year’s stand will be the L-Series, mid-range utility tractor range, which offer the perfect blend of power, versatility and functionality. Customers wishing to purchase Kubota’s high end L40 Series range at the show will be able to take advantage of the innovative extended warranty programme through Kubota Care. The stand will also host a range of compact tractors, outfront mowers, and RTV’s for visitors to explore.

Adrian Langmead, Groundcare Business Development Manager told The Landsca per “SALTEX provides an excellent platform for existing and potential Kubota customers to get close to the machinery and talk to our experts about the right machine to suit their needs. “We’re looking forward to welcoming this year’s visitors, and discussing the products and after sales support that comes as part of the complete Kubota experience.” Kubota will also be showcasing a number of its engines at Saltex. All engines on display boast the proven reliability and technological innovations Kubota’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers have come to expect. Kubota UK Stand: C070 Kubota Engines Stand: G080 www.kubota.co.uk Ransomes will be showcasing its latest addition to the MP Series of wide-area mowers: the MP653 XC. The Ransomes MP 653 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. You are invited to come along to stand H090 to see the new addition to the MP Series which replaces the venerable Ransomes HR6010 and the Ransomes Commander. Ransomes will also be showcasing other municipal mowers plus Cushman utility vehicles, Iseki tractors and turf maintenance equipment from the Turfco and Ryan brands. www.ransomesjacobsen.com Vitax Amenity Supaturf delivers total solutions for today’’s turfcare. Learn why the Supaturf SWOZI GPS-guided linemarking system can save you so much time, money and resources ask for details of our feasibility study data. The captivating drone video showing SWOZI marking out a football pitch from scratch dramatically demonstrates the power and efficiency of this technology. Vitax maintains extremely close working relationships with grassroots grounds professionals, helping them solve the kind of problems that arise day to day. That’s why we’ll be running a special Helpdesk to guide visitors on aspects of provision as diverse as linemarking machine calibration and leaf coverage when marking out. Supaturf artificial paint is some of the toughest available, maintaining good coverage and adherence to all modes of synthetic turf, including rubber crumb-filled 3G systems. The TFS25 tank-free linemarker is proving a winner across the sector since its launch at last year’s show – not surprising, because it’s so simple to switch drums and there’s no washing out needed. Enhanced features on the popular EvenSprey Club sprayer, many in response to customer feedback, have further raised its operational convenience and reliability. Vitax serves needs right across sport, leisure and amenity, from customised fertilisers and turf treatments, marker paints and aerosols to suit every application and budget to spreaders, sprayers and linemarkers from traditional to leading edge designs. www.vitax.co.uk

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SALTEX Reesink Turfcare is bringing its most comprehensive and biggest ever line-up to SALTEX 2016. Latest products, firm favourites and brand new launches, under-wraps for now, from Toro turfcare machinery, Toro irrigation controllers and sprinklers, Otterbine pond and lake aeration systems and TYM compact tractors, it will be, says Holly Jones, marketing manager at Reesink Turfcare, a busy show for the company formerly known as Lely Turfcare. “Historically we have alternated between a full line-up and a smaller one at SALTEX, but the show last year was really successful so we have decided to return with our biggest line-up yet. It’s been a few years since Toro’s irrigation and Otterbine products have been at SALTEX, but we have seen a rise in interest from our groundscare customers in these areas and it’s exciting to have representation from all our brands at the show.” The line-up from the Toro groundscare range includes the highly productive, heavy-duty Toro LT-F3000 triple, which launched at the show last year, the Groundsmaster 360 zero-turn mower with Quad-Steer all-wheel-drive steering, Groundsmaster 7210 rotary mower with the industry’s toughest spindle assembly and the Groundsmaster 4000

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SALTEX Whether it’s aerating systems and fountains to accessories that enhance water features, Otterbine provides a versatile, cost-effective way to prevent or treat poor water quality through efficient circulation, helping maintain optimum oxygen levels to keep water clean and healthy. New to the range and on show is the Air Flo 3, the third generation of the brand’s diffused aeration system range, which cleans water without affecting the surface – perfect for recreational ponds or lakes. Joining that is the Fractional five-in-one aerating system, which has the highest performance rate of any fractional aerator on the market and is Otterbine’s bestselling aerator for maintaining water quality at healthy levels in small and medium ponds. Completing the line-up is the small but mighty TYM TS25 sub-compact tractor. A firm favourite with groundscare customers for their lighter maintenance and moving jobs, thanks to a long list of features including quick release front-end loader and backhoe, foldable ROPS, and hydro transmission option. Holly concludes by saying: “As well as all of the above, we’re also expecting two new products to launch at this year’s show. SALTEX provides the perfect launch platform

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and we look forward to welcoming everyone to the stand to see the new additions to the market and meet our specialist groundscare machinery team who will be on hand to give help and advice about all our products.” MJ Abbott Ltd comes to Saltex 2016 as an industry contractor that has constructed and renovated SIS Grass hybrid-turf pitches at a number of our top sports facilities. Major projects have been completed at St George’s Park, Chelsea Football Club’s Cobham Training Ground and at Hull City Football Club, where eight revolutionary SIS Grass pitches have been installed. Chelsea Football Club were particularly impressed with their match pitch, which was the first to be done on the site. The performance during the first season of use and second after a very successful renovation by Premier Pitches were the catalyst for a further four SIS Grass pitches to be installed on the site. Limagrain UK, will be showcasing its range of grass seed mixtures, including the MM60 and MM50 Pedestrian stumpRyegrass grinders formula and a leading winter MM60 is a 100% Tunnissen products sports renovation mixture which is also perfect for divot Blue Chip Chippas repair. It is alsoBeau well-known products for its extremely fast germination Full technical support It produces fantastic aesthetic and its high wear tolerance. & after sales service qualities and its high disease resistance provides ultimate protection. MM50 is ideal for cricket squares, tennis courts, tees, fairways, outfields and even golf greens. This hard wearing mix has rapid germination, very fine leaved appearance, high shoot density and is tolerant to very close mowing, along with high disease resistance. All these attributes together produce a sward that has great colour all year round. Both MM60 and MM50, along with every other mixture in the MM range, are treated with Limagrain’s HEADSTART GOLD - a grass seed treatment that ensures rapid germination. www.limagrain.co.uk John Deere is to launch its new 2R Series compact tractors to the UK and Irish markets at the show. The company’s joint display with regional dealers Farol, Henton & Chattell and Tallis Amos Group (TAG) will feature, for the first time at a UK show, a 2036R compact model alongside a new XUV 590i Gator utility vehicle and new walkbehind rotary mowers. The 26hp 2026R and 36hp 2036R compact tractors feature new ground-up designs and a host of innovative

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SALTEX features. The 2026R is ideal for operating in more confined spaces, while the 2036R has a wider footprint and longer wheelbase, combined with increased tractor weight for better stability. Both models are designed for comfort and reduced operator fatigue during long working days, with ergonomic controls, a tiltable steering wheel and cruise control. The 2036R also offers a premium air suspension seat and the industry exclusive CommandCut mower deck lift system. Both tractors are also available with a choice of open operator station or cab, offering good all-round visibility. The 2R Series tractors improve productivity through several easy-to-use features. The all-new CommandCut system for the mid-mounted rotary mower deck on the 2036R provides quick and accurate cutting height adjustment with the turn of a dial and the nudge of a lever. Both models also have Twin Touch foot controls, which simplify the selection of speed and direction of travel. An eThrottle feature allows the machine to automatically increase or decrease engine speed as required, while standard cruise control keeps ground speed consistent. Fully independent ptos allow front, mid and rear-mounted implements to be attached at the same time and combined

in different ways, to increase the equipment’s versatility. AutoConnect mid-mounted mower decks are easy to attach and remove for higher productivity, while new QuikAttach 120R and 220R front loaders are designed specifically for the 2R Series, for maximum performance. Additional benefits are provided by the new John Deere designed and manufactured front hitch options. The 2036R also features an electric lock-out valve so that the operator can easily lock the hitch in the transport position with the flick of a switch from the tractor seat. Intuitive maintenance features include extended fluid service intervals and improved access to the engine compartment. Standard service indicators alert the operator when maintenance is required, such as when the air filter needs to be cleaned or replaced. In addition, the engine oil dipstick has been moved to a more convenient location, making it easier for operators to check oil levels. Onboard diagnostics and Service Advisor connectivity also allow service technicians to quickly and easily monitor the health of the machines. The new 2036R Series compact tractor will be shown at SALTEX alongside one of the latest models from John Deere’s ever growing range of Gator crossover 4x4 utility vehicles. These include the petrol engined XUV 590i and XUV 590i S4 four-passenger machines, and the mid-size XUV 560. This model is aimed at those looking for a more affordable 4x4 UTV, but with the same levels of comfort and versatility expected of the popular and well-established Gator range. www.JohnDeere.co.uk Rigby Taylor will be showcasing exciting innovations at this years SALTEX. A new, low invasive approach to sports pitch drainage will be introduced. Already shown to be highly effective the ‘Energy-Passive Ground-Water Recharge Pump (EGRP) system will revolutionise the way water can be drained from sports pitches and landscaped surfaces. Also, the unique Intelligent One automatic GPS controlled line marking robot will have its first commercial launch. Introduced as an industry innovation at last years SALTEX, the I.O has successfully completed an extensive UK field trials programme. Both the EGRP and the I.O can be seen on the outside demonstration plot. Two new line marking paints will also be launched and the Rigby Taylor staff manning team will be on hand to answer questions on its wide range of seeds, fertiliser, chemicals and speciality products. In addition, visitors at ‘grass roots’ sport pitch level will be able to discuss how they can obtain grants towards

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SALTEX improving their pitches; Rigby Taylor is the approved supplier of consumable products to the FA Pitch Improvement Programme. As always there will be extra surprises on the RT stand and as Headline Sponsors of the IOG Awards and Young Groundsman Conference it will be a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;must visitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stand during the two days of the show. Vanmac will be exhibiting a number of products from their Trilo brand at Saltex for the very first time. Particular highlights on stand G010 include the S3 vacuum sweeper, the SU60 vacuum unit and the Trilo B7 blower. Staff will also be on hand to discuss the complete machinery range for grass management at sports fields and green spaces. Working at a convenient 1.5 metres wide, the Trilo S3 vacuum sweeper is perfect for clearing grounds and fields. Its modest dimensions and large suction power enable quick and efficient working in small areas and even in wet conditions. It weighs in at only 1200kg meaning it can be used with compact tractors of just 28HP. The machine can also be equipped

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SALTEX with various options including a gully brush, twisted flail shaft or verti-cutting unit making it incredibly versatile. This, combined with the design of the unit fits the requirements of councils, contractors and Groundsmen alike, working in an economically challenging environment. For even tighter spaces, Trilo offer a range of small vacuum units including the SU60 model for rapid vacuuming of leaves, litter, grass, wood chippings etc. The unit is installed onto a quick transport undercarriage with rotating nose wheel, with the drive provided by a quiet fan belt transmission connected to a Honda V-twin petrol engine. The adjustable exhaust spout can also be rotated 360o allowing material in even the most inaccessible of places to be extracted and placed into the removal container no matter the angle. From their blower range, the Trilo B7 is compact with a large capacity of 340m3/min which ensures a far reaching airflow to direct leaves, litter or standing water. Equipped with a hydraulically operated 180 degree reverse spout, the B7 can work quickly and conveniently to either side of the tractor and can access awkward corners with ease. A sturdy antiscalping roller and two wide castors help to follow contours and protect the plant on uneven surfaces. www.trilo.com Sherriff Amenity will be launching a number of new products, offering a range of special show offers and giving away free prizes. The main attraction on stand E060 will be the launch of the company’s new E² Pro range of liquid & soluble fertilisers as well as the launch of Nemaflo – a unique product to be used with beneficial nematode biological pest control product. The E² Pro liquid fertiliser range is based on advanced formulation technology that provides rapid leaf penetration and quickly relieves nutrient deficiency symptoms. The range includes six products to ensure that every turf requirement is met throughout the year and is tank mixable offering flexible application rates while providing consistent colour. A range of high quality water soluble fertilisers, E² Pro Soluble features five different products with a broad NPK analysis to cover a whole host of nutrient requirements. This highly efficient turf fertiliser can also be tank mixed with approved partner products to fulfil a broader nutrient requirement. Ideal for ‘spoon-

feeding’ at the beginning and end of the season, the E² Pro Soluble range can survive long-term storage and are ready to use in an instant. Those experiencing unwanted pests in their turf such as Leatherjackets and Chafer Grubs, will be interested in finding out more about Nemaflo - a unique carrier to be used in conjunction with beneficial nematode products such as Sherriff Amenity’s Sportnem-H and Sportnem T. This specifically designed carrier aids the movement of insect-parasitic or entomopathogenic nematodes into the soil profile to the target pest. The most important reason to use a carrier is that the nematodes, being very small, can get ‘stranded’ within a water droplet. Nemaflo will reduce their ability to spread out and establish and will aid the movement in order to get the nematodes to the target pest. www.sherriffamenity.com GreenMech will be showcasing two new chippers and many new features to its existing products at this year’s show. The cost-effective and simple-to-use Arborist 200 is the newest introduction to GreenMech’s traditional in-line format road-tow chipper range. As big brother to the established Arborist 150, the latest edition picks up where the 150 leaves off. Its tracked counterpart, the ArbTrak 200 delivers high ground clearance of 274mm providing access to difficult to reach sites or easy travel over rough terrain. Both are fitted with a generous 1200mm x 840mm in-feed chute which aids bushy brash reduction and leads to a generous 200mm x 280mm letterbox-style in-feed throat. The twin horizontal, hydraulic rollers, powered by a 45hp Kubota turbo diesel engine, efficiently and aggressively crushes woody material with minimal lateral movement. As standard, and with all GreenMech chippers, the new Arborist and ArbTrak 200’s come fitted with their patented disc-blade system, which gives up to 150 hours of chipping before requiring resharpening, plus a bottom-bar safety mechanism. All of these new products and features will be shown beside other popular machines from the GreenMech range, like the CS100, QuadChip 160 and the SAFE-Trak 19-28. In addition, a selection of GreenMech wood chippers, including the Arborist 130 and Arborist 150, will be displayed in a stunning new livery. www.greenmech.uk

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Driveway bollard lighting Now that winter is approaching its time to think about making your driveway safe and inviting for visitors. By Martin Bennett available with a light output equivalent to 200 watts. They are longer than normal bulbs but will fit the better commercial bollards. Other high output LED candle bulbs

A gravel drive is a great deterrent for burglars as they cannot approach quietly, an illuminated drive is even better. The best way to light a driveway is to use illuminated bollards which both mark the edges and light the way. All types of bollards are available ranging from decorative to standard commercial styles. Avoid the low cost ones as they may corrode, can be are easily damaged and often have poor light output. Prices can vary from £100 for a quality aluminium type to up to £500 or more for a Marine grade 316 stainless steel type. The smaller diameter bollards will normally only accommodate candle size bulbs meaning their light output is restricted. If you install those with built in LED’s make sure they have a long warranty of 5 years or more and remember the warranty will only cover the replacement cost of the Bollard not the electricians cost should a fault develop. If you want low running costs and no failure worries opt for Bollards that use LED bulbs. Today high output “Corn” bulbs are

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are also available for more decorative bollards. The latest LED bulbs are extremely efficient having an equivalent light output of up to 10 times their rated watts. Using lights lit by LED means that Photocell or PIR controls can be used meaning that the lights are never on in daylight. For many new builds this is a building control requirement. Some Bollard lights have built in PIR or Photocells; alternatively the controls can be mounted remotely. Remember an illuminated Bollard is not designed to withstand contact with a vehicle, some of the Stainless Steel types using 3mm thick metal will withstand a low speed collision but they are not designed to be a physical barrier. I would recommend that all bollards where possible are in ground (root) mounted. This makes them much stronger and there are no unsightly mounting plates, plus in the event of contact, they are easier to repair. Martin Bennett is the founder of Lumena Lights. www.lumenalights.com

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he British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) confirms record breaking show for the Association at Landscape 2016, receiving over 40 new membership enquiries, two successful seminar performances and its largest exhibit to-date. Fresh from exhibiting at this year's Landscape 2016, a dedicated trade event focused on products, services and design innovation for interior and exterior landscape projects, BALI is delighted to announce that it has had its best show in terms of the number of new membership enquiries, stand interactions and seminar participation, since the popular event began in 2011. BALI's Marketing and Communications Manager, Darren Taylor, and Sales Officer, Carly Button, were delighted with the result following an unusual temperature spike for mid-September in the South of England, with the sun beating down on a busy Battersea Park as crowds descended on the show and businesses lined up to make contact with the

Association during the two-day Autumn event. BALI, the leading Trade Association for the landscape industry in the UK, has since gone on to state that it was in fact a record breaking response from potential new members, eager to sign up to the rapidly expanding Association with a mixture of designers, contractors, suppliers and student graduates all looking to join membership to take advantage of the range of benefits on offer. BALI's Marketing and Communications Manager, Darren Taylor, told The Landscaper "We were extremely pleased to exhibit at Landscape 2016 and support over 30 existing BALI members who were present themselves inside and outside the main hall this year. We not only managed to greet a large amount of familiar faces at the show, but we also made an astonishing amount of new connections as well. By listening to feedback from our current members, we see this as an essential part of growing the Association and developing its products and services that ultimately fit around the members' needs and requirements. We look forward to returning to Battersea in 2017 where I am sure we will have an even better show, working alongside some of the most professional contractors, suppliers and designers in our industry."

Left to right, BALI's Darren Taylor, Marketing and Communications Manager and Carly Button, Sales Officer

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The exhibition on 15 – 17 September was not just for the big companies; as Exhibition Secretary, Ian Millward remarked: ‘We decided to offer the option of a slightly smaller and cheaper stand this year and this has attracted a lot of new companies who have not exhibited with us before.’ Lincolnshire-based Agrigem is a specialist in agri products, including weed and moss killers, fertilisers, grass seeds and spraying equipment. With more than 200 product lines in stock, the company offers next-day delivery to the horticultural, equine, horticulture, forestry and amenity industry within the UK. www.agrigem.co.uk L-R: Beth Sharpe, Sales Assistant; Ollie Wright, Sales Manager; and Rebecca Gorton, Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Anglo American Oil Company is the UK distributor for Aspen alkylate fuel, designed for small capacity 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. Made in Sweden, the petrol is used mainly in chainsaws, strimmers, lawnmowers, portable generators, portable (camping) stoves and lamps, and marine engines. Aspen alkylate fuel is sulphur-, olefins-, and aromatic-free. www.aspenfuel.co.uk L-R: Axel Hildebrand, Aspen Sales; and Eddie Bocquillon, Technical Sales

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arborist Based in Carlisle, Cumbria, Apex Fluid Power supplies fluid power equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial parts, to the UK and worldwide. The company understands the demands and tests required in the industry, and its products are tested to the highest industry standards. www.apexfluid.co.uk Jamie Brown explains the company’s products to a show visitor

Founded in 1964, the Gloucestershire-based Arboricultural Association represents amenity tree care. It exists to promote urban trees and the professionalism of all those who care for them. The association strives to raise awareness of the importance of urban and amenity trees, and give a voice to everyone working within the industry. www.trees.org.uk Paul Smith, Technical Officer (Manager – ARB Approved Contractors Scheme), with stand visitor

Bomford Turner has pioneered innovative engineering design since the late 1800’s. At its Evesham, Worcestershire base, the design team has 200+ years’ collective experience. Landscape maintenance equipment on show at APF included a Flailbot remote controlled tracked slope mower, Buccaneer Forestry head attachment for excavators, and a Hawk 6.0 VFA variable forward arm mower. www.bomford-turner.com Rhys Thomas, Flaibot Product Specialist, answers questions

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arborist FoxMedics provides accredited First Aid training for hazardous industries, including arboriculture. Clients include Leicester City Council Trees and Woodlands Department, Nottinghamshire County Council, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, Bartletts Tree Experts and Southend Borough County Council. The company is approved to offer courses satisfying the Health and Safety Executive. www.foxmedics.co.uk Katie Hateley, Director, chats with a show visitor

Knaresborough-based GreenTech offers landscaping materials and wholesale garden supplies, and innovative products that enhance, protect and improve plants and their environment. Own-brand Green Tree Topsoil is used on high-profile construction sites across the UK. The company won the Best Rural Business award at the 2016 regional Harrogate Advertiser Business Awards. www.green-tech.co.uk L-R: Sam Burton, Technical Sales Advisor and Dean Jackson, Area Sales Manager

Isuzu Trucksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dealer network spreads throughout England, Scotland and Wales. In 2013, the company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Ltd., Japan. From its purpose-built headquarters in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, the company offers technical training for its dealer service personnel, including technicians. Its product line-up includes the Isuzu 'Grafter' range, and 4x2 rigid chassis/cabs at various gross vehicle weights. www.isuzutruck.co.uk L-R: Alan Wilson, Vehicle Sales at Warrington Vehicle Centre chats with Ben Kibblewhite, Isuzu Trucks UK

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Based in Ashby de la Zouch, Kilworth Machinery is a family business, in the farm and garden machinery trade for more than 42 years. The engineering-based company sources all products from European suppliers; they are manufactured to suit working conditions in the UK. Many machines sold more than 20 years ago are still in use as the company continues to supply spare parts. www.kilworthmachinery.co.uk

Kent-based Lamberhurst Engineering was set up by Andrew Fuller and Nigel Osborne in 1997, and imports and distributes Ferrari tractors, Seppi forestry mulchers, Pellenc Vineyard tools and equipment, and Caffini sprayers. The company’s workshops handles mechanical breakdowns, and welding and servicing of agricultural, forestry and horticultural machinery, either in house or on site. www.lameng.com

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arborist From the company's base in North Yorkshire, Mason Woodchippers services woodchippers and stump grinders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from blade sharpening and routine maintenance to rotor rebuilds and engine overhauls. The team also specialises in fault diagnosis of hydraulic and electrical circuits, providing cost-effective repairs. www. masonwoodchippers.com Manager John Mason is kept busy on the stand at the APF show

McConnel launched the first tractormounted hedgecutter in the 1940s; its product range now extends to 100+ models and thousands of build options, including power arms, rotary and flail mowers, and cultivation machinery. From its base in Ludlow, the company recently launched the SEEDAERATOR low-disturbance drill, and a range of all-terrain remote control machinery. Questions and answers at the McConnel stand

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lies beyond. At the nurseries Autumn Promotional Show in early October there was more emphasis on having full stocks of screening trees than ever before and the range of options available from their fabulous Italian supplier Vannucci Piante is greater than ever. Holly oak and red robin pleached trees remain very popular along with the classic hornbeam. Deciduous alternatives abound with the spring blossoms of ornamental pear and crab apple, and autumnal brilliance of the persian ironwood and field maple, all being fantastically displayed in this raised hedge format. Natural tree forms of evergreen japanese privet in its green or cream variegated format are no less popular not only for their beautiful screening potential,

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welcome and endeavour to combine their expertise with yours to help you choose the right plants that create the garden paradise your client’s desire. There are ancient olives and italian pencil cypress, japanese giant bonsai and huge pagoda trees, formal shaped yew structures, elegant japanese maples, and espalier formed fruit trees. Visit and explore, there is to offer at Riverside, the hope is that you are refreshed and inspired to deliver the next generation of excellent garden retreats for your clients to enjoy. www.riversidenurseries.net

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Don’t slip up! Timber decking is becoming an increasingly popular design trend for a wide variety of landscaping projects. One particular concern with timber decking is that conventional deck boards can become slippery in wet conditions, risking accidents and personal injury. By Charlotte Hughes From walkways through woods and parkland, to outdoor eating areas, viewing platforms and boardwalks, timber decking is being used to complement nature and create a sustainable aesthetic. No longer just a means of extending living space into the outdoors, landscape designers and architects are increasingly seeing the design potential of timber decking and it is now often used as a way of directing people’s attention, or linking areas of a site, for example in school or university campuses, holiday villages and regeneration projects. When choosing timber decking for landscaping projects, aside from aesthetics, there are some key considerations most importantly strength, durability and safety. One particular concern with timber decking is that conventional deck boards can become slippery in wet conditions, risking accidents and personal injury. It is therefore important to choose a product that meets, or preferably exceeds, the HSL’s anti-slip testing guidelines and this should be considered at the design stage for any

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using a web enabled device including a desktop computer or, when mobile, a tablet or smartphone. Using a simple interface, users can set irrigation schedules and effectively manage them based on real time local weather condition data from a weather station or internet source. Using this information, irrigation will only be delivered when the landscape requires it, thereby making significant potential savings in water consumption. Irrigation times can also be suspended if required to meet any prevailing watering restrictions. Users know in real time which zones and irrigation systems are operating and can access information on flow rates and performance. With Rain Birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flo-Watch, which constantly checks for low flow and excess flow conditions caused by broken lines or heads, IQ-Cloud can automatically shut down any problem area, continue to irrigate nonaffected areas or even close the entire system. Remote diagnosis of problems means they can be addressed more quickly. An on-site contractor can use a tablet or smartphone with IQ-Cloud to turn an irrigation system on and off when making repairs or carrying out maintenance - without having to go to the controller to make manual adjustments. As it can accommodate multiple users, IQ-Cloud can automatically create and share reports, saving time and

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irrigation providing customers with information on irrigation times, total water usage and other significant data. Automated e-mail alerts and alarms can be set up to help manage potential problems and new zones, sites or systems can be easily added. Data and settings can be accessed around the clock and regular back up ensures settings and data are secure. Strict access controls ensure only authorised users can change irrigation schedules at any managed site. As part of the Rain Bird IQ Platform, that also includes IQEnterprise for private servers and the IQ-Desktop solution, the new IQ-Cloud offers new levels of versatility and flexibility with no initial charges or recurring annual fees to pay. The complete IQ-Platform represents the most powerful and cost-effective system available to provide complete real time management of any irrigation system. www.rainbird.eu

Irrigation system refit made easy As anyone who has gone through the process will know from start to finish choosing and installing an irrigation system can be a lengthy one. It can be complicated, fraught with issues and disruptive to the course and its members, but it doesn’t have to be. For Ramsdale Park, which has recently invested in a Toro Lynx control system with Flex 35 series sprinklers, it was a job made easy thanks to Toro UK distributor Reesink Turfcare and installer North Staffs Irrigation. John Evans, course manager at Ramsdale Park in Calverton on the outskirts of Nottingham, tells us about his experience. “We have two 18-hole courses here and needed a new irrigation system across both. The old one had PVC pipework, poor pressure, was prone to leaking and was generally taking us a lot of time to maintain and keep in reasonable condition to irrigate the courses correctly.” The process, which comprised of two phases, 130 new sprinklers, a new pump and all new pipework began in 2013 with the decision to use Toro, as John says: “Toro is one of the preferred suppliers for the Burhill Group, which Ramsdale Park is part of; we use Toro machinery and other clubs in the group also have Toro irrigation systems.” But despite the size and scale of the project and while it obviously couldn’t fail to impact on life at the course, peace of mind came from Reesink Turfcare and North Staffs Irrigation. “You can never completely remove the stress that

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installing a new irrigation system brings to your course,” says John, “but working with the guys at Reesink and North Staffs Irrigation certainly made my job easier. They were very helpful and always on the end of the phone for advice. Choosing a system, installer and distributor are big decisions and I feel confident we made all the right ones. The system is reliable, efficient and easy to use and the process, which took two years, was as smooth as it could have been.” Plus, it’s making the club big savings. “It is 72 metres from the pumps to the highest point on the course and 27 of the 36 holes are at roughly the same height as the pumps so we have pressure regulators in key areas to ensure we have an even amount of pressure throughout the system, this means it’s a far more efficient way of watering than before. Proof of that comes from its first full season in 2015 when we achieved a 40 percent reduction in water usage.” John concludes by telling us about how much easier his job now is. “The operation of the system whether from an app on my phone or the computer saves so much time; I can turn the system on or off from home should I need to, in seconds. Previously I would’ve made a trip into work in the evening or at weekends, I can now control water application wherever I am. One Friday I set the irrigation to apply 1.5mm for the weekend, based on the weather forecast, unfortunately it was wrong! We had a scorching weekend so literally at the press of a few buttons I doubled the percentage of water put down. It is so convenient.”

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contracts, a £300,000 complete garden overhaul at a property in Lilliput on the Dorset coast. Along with extensive groundworks, the hi-tech project involved erecting a curved frameless glass balustrade and a back lit, laser cut, cor-ten steel sculpture. Peter’s team also installed vertical planting, water harvesting and automated irrigation, a sound system, remote control RGB lighting, a boat house with log burner, and a £10,000 state of the art barbecue. “Access to the rear of the property was just 850mm wide. The only piece of kit we had that would fit was the Hinowa dumper; we had to hire in a crane to lift the rest over a wall. The fact that the Hinowa could travel easily back and forth was vital to the project; we would have really struggled without it.” Hinowa produces a wide array of options, so that customers can tailor the machine to their specific requirements. Manual start or electric start Honda petrol or Yanmar diesel engines, fixed or hydraulically-widening tracks, oscillating undercarriage for extra traction and ride comfort and a high-speed drive option with automatic transmission are all possible. DBB purchased the machine from Access Platform Sales (APS), the exclusive UK dealer for all Hinowa tracked compact plant machinery. It is part of IAPS Group, a leading UK distributor of powered access platforms and compact site equipment. www.iapsgroup.com

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Newport Gwent Dragons’ training base A £6 million sports complex built on a former hospital site in Caerphilly opened for business with sports and perimeter fencing and handrails from Zaun. The former Ystrad Mynach Hospital site was transformed into a stunning sports hub that both professional and community teams use. Final landscaping work completed at the Ystrad Mynach Sports Complex, developed with support from Caerphilly County Borough Council, the Wales Rugby Union,

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Newport Gwent Dragons and Cardiff City FC. The complex is now the home training centre of the Dragons and boasts artificial and grass pitches for football and rugby, floodlights and stands, and a purpose built training base with weights room, indoor lineout training facilities and office space. Zaun supplied sports & security fencing contractors AlphaFence with over one kilometre of fencing and handrails. They installed over 600 metres of 5m high fencing, some with 1.5m sheet steel panels at the bottom and some with an additional 3m of netting on top, plus more than 400m of spectator railings.

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horticulture truly underway we are receiving orders from existing and new customers on a daily basis.” Plantscape made history when it originally launched its solarpowered Christmas trees in 2007. They are the only product of their type on the market and last year they brightened up the winter nights as far afield as Oban in Scotland – where the sun rises for just seven hours a day - and East Grinstead in Sussex. Each tree – the tree itself is artificial - is covered in around 80 LED lights, which give a twinkling display powered by a battery. This is re-charged every day by a solar power panel mounted

Solar-powered Christmas trees soars A company which rents out the UK’s only solar-powered civic Christmas trees says it expects to run out of stock by the end of this month because of high demand. Plantscape says that due unprecedented levels of interest in the eco-friendly products, it expects to have none left within a matter of weeks, despite more than doubling its stock of the trees this year. Introduced to offer councils a way of decorating their streets for Christmas without incurring the cost of erecting wires and electricity - which can run into tens of thousands of pounds each year - the solar-powered trees come in two varieties. One design slots into a bracket mounted on the side of lampposts while the other can be hung from a standard hanging basket bracket, meaning that they can be installed almost anywhere. Last year Plantscape, which is better known for supplying floral features including hanging baskets and street planters and is based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, ran out of both varieties of trees in the run up to Christmas and so invested thousands of pounds in more stock during the summer. However, it has only 400 left of its 2,000-strong stock of bracket-mounted trees - which are supplied in half units, one either side of a lamppost to form a whole “tree” – while just 300 of its hanging trees remain. Mark Stone, managing director of Plantscape, said: “This will be the tenth year that we have supplied our solarpowered trees and the tenth year running that we have had to considerably increase our stock to meet demand. “The interest in the trees has been incredible. We got our first order way back in January but now that autumn is well and

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ONE OF the UK’s leading nurseries in Hereford has announced that it has seen a 45% increase in sales year-on-year this month (September, 2016) from the garden design sector. Wyevale Nurseries believes it has seen this growth in sales from the garden design market with more people moving away from DIY to ‘Do it for me’ (DIFM). Adam Dunnett, Sales and Marketing Director at Wyevale Nurseries, explained: “It’s a fantastic sales increase and we feel the trend for DIFM has seen a greater demand for the services of garden designers and landscapers. “In response to the trend, which we started to see in June last year, we launched a new Garden Design & Domestic Landscape sales department. “We appointed Adrian Hoare as Garden Design & Domestic Landscape Sales Manager. He has worked for us for 30 years in a multitude of sectors and his experience means he offers excellent service and advice to our customers. “He is able to give guidance to customers on plant selection, sourcing product and finding solutions to fill the most challenging landscape designs. “We have also made significant changes to our production with more specimen shrubs, a wider range of must have herbaceous, container hedging and tree ranges. This is backed up with stock from our partner nurseries across Europe to provide a full pallet. Giving designers and architects a ‘one-stop-shop’ to fulfil even the most complex of planting schemes.” www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk

Workplace Pension scheme ‘stage fright’ Garden centres and other garden sector businesses are amongst the 1.8 million businesses that need to establish and enrol their employees on to a Workplace Pension scheme by 2018, to avoid heavy fines, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Some may need to act even faster. The FSB has identified what it’s calling ‘stage fright’ – a fear of finding out what the deadline (staging date) for your business to set up its Workplace Pension scheme is. Some of its members, UK-wide, have also admitted to being “scared to death” before watching an FSB advice webinar on this piece of legislation and say their nerves have settled down once they’ve realised they can meet their legal obligations by joining the hassle-free and quick-to-set-up FSB Workplace Pensions scheme. FSB Workplace Pensions is one of the exclusive range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government that FSB membership offers to UK SMEs. The cost of membership starts at just 0.44 pence per day and a business employing 21-30 employees pays a maximum of just over £1 per day. For that, you can access a host of benefits on top of joining the FSB Workplace Pension Scheme, including FSB charge-free Business Banking and FSB Tax Investigation Protection. There are also vibrant networking events and an informative member magazine to guide you on a wide range of business issues. www.fsbpensionservices.co.uk

Perennial - changes at the top Richard Capewell, the Chief Executive of Perennial, the charity for all UK horticulturists, has announced his plan to retire in Spring 2017. The charity is currently seeking his replacement. Speaking about Richard’s decision to retire, and reflecting on his time at the charity, Perennial Board of Trustees Chair and owner of New Hopetoun Gardens in Edinburgh, Dougal Philip, said: “Richard has been a pleasure to work with. His commitment to ensuring Perennial relentlessly pursues its goal to deliver first class services to those who need them most, has been the driving force of the organisation for nearly two decades.

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horticulture His legacy will be an industry that is much more aware of the charity dedicated to serving it and an organisation ready to take on the challenge of becoming bigger, better and more widespread in the future. On behalf of all the Perennial Trustees, its clients and its staff, I would like to thank Richard for all he has done for the charity over so many years and to wish him and his wife Gill all happiness for the future.” To find out more about the role of CEO of Perennial, visit the website at www.perennial.org.uk/jobs or call 0800 093 8510 for details.

HTA - new vice president Adam Taylor, Director of Taylors Bulbs, has joined the HTA Board as vice-president elect it has been confirmed today. O.A.Taylor & Sons Bulbs Ltd., based in Holbeach in Lincolnshire, is the largest bulb company in the country supplying garden centres, nurseries and landscapers throughout the UK and Ireland. The company incorporates their specialist daffodil division, Walkers Bulbs, which continues to enjoy great success having won their 23rd

consecutive gold medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show for their display of narcissus. Adam Taylor said “I feel very honoured to be appointed to such a prestigious position on the Board of the HTA, and I look forward to working on behalf of our industry with the rest of the Board, making sure our voices are heard where needed.” Also, in a statutory appointment HTA Finance Director Alex Vick has joined the Board with Anne Clark, Martin Simmons and Raoul Curtis-Machin (HTA Directors of HR, Operations and Horticulture respectively) joining as executive directors. All these appointments will be ratified at the HTA AGM which takes place on 6 December at the new HTA offices at Horticulture House, Chilton, Oxfordshire, OX110RN. Carol Paris, HTA Chief Executive comments, “We welcome Adam Taylor to the HTA Board as vice president-elect and look forward to his contribution representing growers. Taylors Bulbs is a long established family business and I am sure that Adam will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Furthermore, the additional appointment of HTA Directors to the Board strengthens our core executive team enabling us to deliver the very best for our members.”

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The Landscaper | Issue 211 | October 2016

THE

LANDSCAPER

By Tabitha Grammaticus-Smythe It seems that my idea that Trump’s wall should be a green wall has been picked up by elements of social media. You never know, if he gets the job he might give me one. There is something vaguely interesting about the orange billionaire although I can’t quite put my finger on what it is. Whatever, Trump Tower would be a massive improvement on The Landscaper’s current office situation. We have all received an e mail advising us to bring in warm clothing as the boiler has broken down, and as the washrooms are being re-decorated we can take five minute breaks to walk down to Waitrose and use their facilities. Our editor has been full of beans recently. It’s not surprising. He told us all that he had to go on a very impor tant ‘assignment ‘ for eight days. The assignment however seems to have been to some swanky hotels and restaurants on the Cote de Azure. I have seen the bills and we have all noticed his expanded waistline. Another reason for his good humour is that he thoroughly enjoyed a day out with Etesia who were presenting some new products and celebrating 25 years in the UK. The Landscaper’s Sturdy Craft

Etesia divided the press into two teams and set them a number of tasks. These included mastering a Segway and constructing a raft. According to our leader he excelled at both. The Landscaper raft was a sturdy little craft which could have been ‘rowed across the channel’. The other team’s effor t was a complete shambles.

The other team - complete shambles

Chris Bassett – a dashing brave young media mogul was charged with taking the two vessels on their maiden voyages. The other team (which was made up with staff from other magazines) watched in horror as the hapless Bassett tried in vain to keep their raft from breaking apar t in the water- which apparently it did within four minutes. I don’t know about the veracity of this repor t because it did come from a man who told me at my interview and I quote “ Never let the truth stand in the way of a good story and don’t pay for anything”. If you are coming to IOG Saltex make a point visiting our stand and saying hello. tabitha@landscapermagazine.com

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