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Editor’s letter are on their feet all day, and often in extreme conditions, especially in the winter months. Read our feature on page 28 from Gore Footwear, which showcases the complexities of our feet and explains why comfortable and safe footwear is essential park of our work gear. A must read on page 28. We hope you enjoy reading this issue. As always we welcome any feedback from our readers - please do email us or even better still why not follow us on social media. Have a great few weeks.

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So here we are a few weeks into 2019. Resolution promises a distant memory and a potential Brexit getting ever closer. However our beautiful landscapes still need to be preserved and whether you are working within our parks and public open spaces, grand estates or across our many sporting venues your year ahead will no doubt be busy as you face continual challenges within the industry. So, whether its coping with inclement weather or keeping abreast with new machinery and advances in technology or simply maintaining a happy workforce and recruiting the right staff within your business, our report by Ffion Llwyd-Jones on page 18 will help to set you on the right path for 2019, with insight from industry experts on which issues they think will dominate the year ahead. This issue, we also meet with Chief Executive of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association, Jim Croxton, who shares with us how his organisation keeps abreast with the changing needs of the golf industry, and he also keeps us updated with the ever expanding BTME show. And finally as the cold sets in you might want to consider your own health, particularly that of your feet. Many outdoor workers are out in all weathers and yet pay little attention to their footwear even though they

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Bird seed brand Peckishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Love Every Bird campaign is now airing on national television this January and February in sponsorship of the Channel 4 Weather bulletins. Rachael Dickinson, senior marketing manager at Westland, which produces the Peckish brand, comments:

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have invested heavily in Peckish marketing and communications for 2019 to support stockists and to reiterate our market leading position. Sponsoring the Channel 4 weather is a first for any brand in our sector, demonstrating our commitment to the brand and to raising the profile of the wild bird food market.

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ICL takes Shrewsbury School from summer to winter Grounds Manager at the prestigious Shrewsbury School, Andy Richards, managed the very short renovation window to transform the school’s summer sports pitches into winter sports pitches, using ICL products. Andy finds himself at arguably one of the most used sports facilities in the UK’s education system. “I don’t think I’m far off having the most amount of football, cricket and rugby matches in the whole of the UK,” he says. “Last year we played host to just over 1,900 winter sports games - which is a lot especially when you have to cater for that amount in such a short renovation period.” Andy’s final cricket game was played on the 6th August, leaving him an incredibly short window to prepare football pitches for the first game which was played on the 7th September. After ‘Koro-ing off’ eight of the pitches Andy had just 28 days to ensure the pitches were playable for the opening fixtures. “Last year was hard,” he says. “Fortunately, I have 100% confidence in the ICL products I use and even though the weather went against us we still did it.” After “Koro-ing off” the pitches, Andy applies Qualibra wetting agent at 10 L/ha (half rate) to aid the seeding process. He then top dresses before applying a base feed of SierrablenPlus Renovator 20-20-8 at a rate of 35g/m² in which the micro mini-granules ensure even distribution for young seedlings while its high Phosphate levels encourage strong root growth. Once the seed has germinated and Andy reaches the second leaf stage, he applies Primo Maxx II at 0.8 L/ ha which he tank-mixes with humic and fulvic acids to help with the uptake of iron and to avoid any yellowing of the leaf. Based on his assessment of the plant Andy will, more often than not, go with another granular feed in the form of Greenmaster Pro-Lite NK 12-0-12 at 35 g/ m² which gives the turf an added boost complimenting SierrablenPlus which is consistently offering a controlled release of Nitrogen. Seven to ten days after the first application of Primo Maxx II, he reapplies it at a slightly higher rate of 1 L/ha, before another application of Qualibra at 10 L/ha just to help hold water in the profile.

Andy Richards, Grounds Manager at Shrewsbury School

“These particular products just seem to work for us,” he says. “Take Qualibra for example, it gives us a huge advantage in the seeding process. If you happen to have a hot spell, sometimes you only need as little as three hours of it being too hot and then your seed dies but Qualibra gives you that protection because it is extremely effective in holding moisture in the rootzone. “The products I use guarantee results at each stage of our renovation programme and that makes this renovation window so much easier. I can’t risk anything not working. I have a tried and tested method with these products now – I have done it for the last five years and it works perfectly. “I trust in ICL and in my opinion the products just seem to be getting better and better all of the time. They are creating new technologies which turf and sports pitches need. There are no gimmicks – it is all fact and they have trials and research to prove it.

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Mid Kent Golf Club champions Toro machines

The Reelmaster 3100-D in action at Mid Kent Golf Club

Mid Kent Golf Club’s newly appointed course manager, Darryl Manion, has committed to increasing the club’s Toro fleet with a renewal agreement and four new machinery purchases in his first three months at the club in Gravesend. Darryl arrived at Mid Kent Golf in 2000 and has worked his way up the club through senior and deputy roles before taking on the course manager position. He is dedicated to renewing the current Toro fleet and expanding it further. He explains: “I’m not interested in changing a system that works. I want to make the club better, not take a step backwards. The service we get from Toro is second to none and to be honest I can’t think of anything better to suit the course’s needs. Our team works hard to keep standards high, but it would be useless if we didn’t have the right equipment behind us, which is why I want to continue with Toro.” With Toro already front and centre at the club, Darryl explains why expanding is the right choice for Mid Kent: “The design of Toro machinery has always impressed me, they get the job done quickly which saves fuel and their durability

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in particular is better than any other brand I’ve used. The quality is undeniable really. I’ve only been in this role three months, but I’m already looking to the future and to what we can achieve. By renewing machines each year and updating the fleet, I know the quality of the course will only improve. The way I see it, Toro is the future for Mid Kent Golf Club.” Mid Kent Golf Club, which is more than a century old, is regularly referred to as a course of classic design and has long enjoyed glowing praise for the fact that the challenge and aesthetic layout of the course Willie Park Jr took great care in creating has never been diluted. This is a situation Darryl is keen to maintain. The club currently boasts a comprehensive collection of Toro machines and utility vehicles plus two TYM tractors so there’s no question the club has long recognised the value they bring. With a Workman MDX-D and Groundsmaster 4700-D purchased this year, and a Reelmaster 3100-D and Greensmaster Triflex Hybrid 3420 on order, the fleet is expanding and with Darryl in charge there have been no delays in making that happen.

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Replay invest in grassroots sports In 2013, artificial sports pitch specialists Replay Maintenance embarked on an ambitious programme to partner with County Football Associations (CFAs) throughout England, delivering artificial pitches across the country. These partnerships have proven to be so valuable to the partnered CFAs, and to the grassroots game, that in five years the number of CFA partners has quadrupled, with Replay proactively supporting half of them. Replay’s partnerships with the CFAs simplifies the installation and maintenance of an artificial pitch, which can be a daunting proposition for any grassroots volunteer. As part of the unique partnership, all CFA member clubs and facilities have access to information and expert advice on the planning and implementation of an artificial maintenance programme. Replay is driven by a desire to put innovation at the heart of the business. As such, all partnered CFAs have access to Replay’s brand new asset management tool, PitchPassport®. The tool is revolutionising the industry and breaking down barriers for the grassroots game. A fundamental element of the partnership is the opportunity to design bespoke in-house training courses, run in conjunction with Replay, as well as exploring individual CPD training options for facility staff. Other benefits include free site surveys, reporting and competitively priced, bespoke maintenance packages. Commenting on the extended agreement, Replay Maintenance Director Garry Martin, says “We have enjoyed a positive working relationship with a number of CFAs over the last five years and in that time have shared new processes, advice and guidance to support those responsible for maintaining an artificial surface. “The growth of the partnership is testament to our dedication to raising awareness around, and the quality

of, effective maintenance regimes as well as being at the forefront of technological innovations in the synthetic maintenance market. With more CFA partnerships in the pipeline, we look forward to supporting and sharing new developments with the grassroots clubs and organisations within these CFAs over the years to come.” A recent addition to the CFA partnering programme is Essex county. Commenting on the agreement, CEO of Essex County Football Brendan Walshe says: “With Essex’s stock of 3G pitches growing all the time, it’s crucial we help to ensure they’re being looked after effectively. We view our partnership with Replay Maintenance as a real step in the right direction towards providing the best possible surfaces. We’re always keen to understand how we can develop and better the offer to our member clubs and associated organisations. “Given the FA’s commitment to rolling out 3G pitches we wanted to ensure Essex is going to be in the best possible position to support the grassroots game going forward and, as such, I’m delighted that we’ve managed to agree a five-year partnership with Replay.” For more information on those counties partnered with Replay Maintenance, visit www. replaymaintenance.co.uk or contact your local County FA Representative for further details.

New Green-tech Trade Centre opens up in North Yorkshire Landscape supplier Green-tech has opened up a Landscaping trade centre near Bouroughbridge, North Yorkshire. The trade centre sells everything needed for commercial landscaping projects and customers will benefit from discounted trade prices.

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The Green-tech Trade Centre opens from 7am on weekdays. It is located within the Rabbit Hill Country Store on Rabbit Hill Business Park; just off the A168 southbound, near Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire. There is plenty of free parking outside the Centre for quick and easy loading.

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Frankie Helliwell, Trade Centre Manager , Green-tech

Trade Centre Manager Frankie Helliwell says: “This is a really exciting development for Green-tech. There is nowhere locally for estate owners and landscape gardeners to purchase and collect professional strength products. We will be selling over 6,500 different landscaping products and customers can

just call in from 7am and collect what they need for their job without worrying about minimum order value or waiting for delivery. There will also be a collection service available during the weekend. We are located just off the A1 so it’s a really convenient location for customers.”

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ICL supports turf academy at Leicester City FC Speciality fertiliser brand ICL has consistently supported Leicester City Football Club Grounds’ Manager John Ledwidge, during a somewhat busy period for the football club. And now the brand will be instrumental in the club’s plans to host a sports turf academy. Praising the fertiliser brand John explains why he chose to use the ICL products in the first place: “It all stems back to when I was at Coventry City and I first started seeing the products being used on the pitch. But my association with those products from an early age hasn’t influenced our decision making and it isn’t just because we’re comfortable – it is purely because of the results we get from the products. Ultimately, we want to be the best we can be and ICL products have worked for us and have consistently given us great results. It is that product quality and the support we receive from ICL which makes them a key supplier.” John adheres to an ICL structured iTurf nutritional programme for both the stadium and the training ground. It is a proven programme, which John claims helps deliver not only the nutrition that the plant needs but also offers those aesthetic qualities which is expected of the Premier League as well as the standards that are expected from the players, the staff and the owners (King Power).

ICL a key supplier for John Ledwidge

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Sharing ideas Recently, King Power bought the Belgian second-flight football club Oud-Heverlee Leuven (OHL), and they signalled their ambitions by significantly investing in all areas of the club. John was tasked with improving the stadium pitch and the training ground, and was keen to implement his ICL programme which has worked so well at Leicester City. “The day after the owners purchased the club I was flown over and given four days to put together a strategic plan for the development of the pitches, development of the grounds department and to basically replicate what we do here. “We now have a full-time team in place that manage the stadium and the training ground and through that we have translated our use of ICL products and the framework that we use here. I like to think we have created a nice structure in a way of working with the products and it’s given us the results that we’ve wanted at this standard for a long time. Using this framework of ICL products, we’ve managed to do that successfully in Belgium and the pitch has gained a lot of credit. “Based on what I’ve seen travelling around clubs in Belgium and listening to feedback from the players and coaches I would suggest that football groundsmanship there is nothing like the top end of professionalism that you would expect here in the UK. “With that in mind I see this project as an opportunity to try and change the culture in Belgium. The Belgium FA are saying that what we are doing is incredible and they are looking at it from a whole view across Belgian football. So, we are hoping to not just make strides in the sense of creating great pitches for OHL but we are also trying to spread that a bit further across the country for the benefit of the industry.” It is safe to say that John is extremely passionate about the industry he works in. From facilitating educational days for school children to working alongside the Young IOG (Institute of Groundsmanship) board of directors in encouraging young people into the industry – John is a proud and pro-active groundsman. He is always looking for that next opportunity to make a difference and very recently he was presented with exactly that.

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Turf academy Last year, Leicester City Football Club revealed plans for a brand new, state-of-the-art training facility, as part of its long-term commitment to strengthening Leicestershire’s status as a home for the development of world-class sport. Not only will the training complex help to nurture footballing talent but it will also play host to a very unique sports turf academy. “It’s going to be quite a dynamic site in the sense that it will cater for a lot of different areas of the industry as a whole. The purpose of the sports turf academy was really to capitalise on that amazing venue and hopefully train the next generation of groundsmen. It’s going to be something that has never been done before and the unique part of this academy is that we can give students access to the reality of what they will work on a day to day basis,” explains John. “ Whether it’s a one-day course for volunteers or an intensive three year course for someone that wants to go into management, there will be something for everyone and the students can receive a qualification and then move into a work place. There will be a variety of pitches to work on there will be a golf course for aspiring greenkeepers, options for those interested in horticulture and also for those keen on learning mechanics – which in my opinion there is big shortfall of in the industry.” “Our aim for the sports turf academy is to provide that elite setting for the highest possible standard of training for the industry,” John continues. “It is such a huge project and we’ll be looking to engage with our key suppliers, such as ICL, for growth and development, of not only the department and the club but also for the industry as a whole.”

Loyalty essential John admits that his key suppliers are integral to the Club’s long-term plans and he believes that loyalty is an essential ingredient in these relationships. “When times have been tough, ICL has always been there - they haven’t just jumped in when they’ve seen the pound signs, which does unfortunately happen in this industry. To us, that loyalty is incredibly important. “It’s also the confidence in the back-up and the technical support that you get. Ultimately, we know the products that we like, but for me it’s the advice and education that ICL can offer to my members of staff. We want them to know exactly why they might be using a fertiliser or a bio-stimulant and that’s the good thing about having ICL on-board, because guys such as ICL Technical Area Sales Manager, Nick Martin are always quick to help them understand. “Every month we have educational seminars where we invite our key suppliers to talk to our members of staff and I sit in there too, because we may have a talk on fertilisers and for me at the top of the tree it doesn’t mean that I know everything and actually sometimes my knowledge will slip because I’m so focused on the strategic plans. I feel that it’s vital that we have that outside knowledge from suppliers and Nick is more knowledgeable than me on the ICL products. “In my opinion, ICL has gone hand in hand with the evolution of the industry. The company is forward thinking; they have looked at developments and identified exactly how they can help us achieve the results that we are all after.” www.icl-sf.co.uk / www.icl-sf.ie

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APL Avenue landscapers announced for BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2019 The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) returns to BBC Gardeners’ World Live, taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 13 to 16 June 2019, with the much anticipated show garden competition, APL Avenue. This is an opportunity for five APL contractors to feature their inspirational, aspirational and relatable gardens at BBC Gardeners’ World Live. The winning garden will be awarded Best APL Avenue Show Garden by the show garden assessment panel, plus a public vote will crown the visitors’ favourite. With an international inspired theme, the five gardens give visitors the opportunity to see what can be achieved in a small space when engaging the skills of a professional landscaper. The five designs are each infused with global garden styles and planting ideas, from Moroccan patterns and Mediterranean colours to Cambodian exotics and the New York skyline. The five gardens will be designed by: • Creative Roots Landscaping, designed by Toby Pritchard • Design it Landscapes, designed by Lucy Bravington Design • Gadd Brothers, designed by Catherine Macdonald & Rhiannon Williams • Morgan Oates, designed by Anna Pawtowska • Timotay Landscapes, designed by Robyn Brookes & Keith Walmsley Bob Sweet, Horticultural Director of BBC’s Gardeners’ World Live, says, “APL Avenue always features an incredible collection of show gardens, and this year will be no exception.” Commenting on the globetrotting theme, Bob expresses his excitement at showing visitors how travel memories can be used to create unusual and exciting

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designs, and in particular how these designs can work in the average urban or suburban back garden. He also mentions the high caliber of the designs presented, and looks forward to seeing them built in June. Keyscape Gardens, with award winning designer Martyn Wilson, achieved a Gold Medal for their APL Avenue show garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2018. Of his experience, Martyn says, “APL Avenue is unique to this show, offering the chance for visitors to see how great design and build can transform a standard urban back garden into a truly unique getaway whilst, importantly, remaining achievable and realistic. “Our design was based on a traditional Victorian terrace back garden, so was extremely relatable in terms of scale and use. It was fantastic to speak to so many people about details they could try in their own spaces, be it using wire as a trellis, mixing-up patio materials, using a wood burner outdoors or the use of accent colours.” Members of the APL team and the landscapers will be on hand throughout the four days of the event to meet visitors and share their wealth of knowledge; demystify the process of a garden build; and give advice on costs and options. To ensure top-quality design and construction, each garden will receive a contribution towards the build. Garden product suppliers Marshalls and Rolawn will be supplying products to the designers. Marshalls will be supplying products from its domestic range, and Rolawn supplying its turf and topsoil. BBC Gardeners’ World Live takes place 13 to 16 June 2019 at The NEC Birmingham. For tickets and Show information visit www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com

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Managing Director of SCH (Supplies) Ltd retires After three decades as head of the British garden machinery manufacturer SCH (Supplies) Ltd, Andrew Rodwell has retired, passing the torch to long time colleagues Ian Holder and John Free. Andrew founded the company in 1986, after becoming frustrated at the lack of suitable lawn care attachments to fit his garden tractor. Not being one to back away from a challenge, Andrew set about designing and manufacturing the attachments he wanted and started selling them to friends who had encountered the same problem. SCH (Supplies) Ltd, based in Suffolk, has gone from strength to strength since then. It now employs a team of 25 local people to design and manufacture an array of products from grass care systems to trailers, waterers, flail mowers and more, delivering across mainland Britain. The first SCH brochure was a simple, black and white fourpage leaflet, but today is an 80-page catalogue with a distribution of approximately 50,000 copies. SCH has survived two recessions and a devastating fire in 1995 that wiped out 95% of its stock, leaving the workforce struggling to cope.Â But Andrew has always been proud to say that no customers were let down, and normal service was resumed very quickly. Other challenges have included the influx of bulk shipments of flat packed machinery from the Far East. However, as Andrew says, SCH products will always appeal to those who want to take delivery of a British built, robust item

Andrew Rodwell

which will last for many years, not just for a season or two. Andrew hopes SCHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loyal customers and dealers will show Ian and John the same support that they have shown him, and would like to thank everyone involved in the continued success of the company. www.schsupplies.co.uk

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Bowles & Wyer wins Grand Award at BALI Landscape Awards The 42nd British of Professional Association Landscapers. of Landscape Bowles & Wyer, Industries (BALI) which is based National Landscape in Bedfordshire, Awards, saw received the Grand BALI registered Award - BALI’s contractor Bowles highest accolade - at & Wyer receive this year’s ceremony the coveted for their landscaping grand award for a of a Private private residence Residence in the in the Chilterns, Chilterns. The BALI the stunning Awards adjudication Private garden in the Chilterns - Bowles and Wyer implementation panel highlighted of a garden design by BALI registered designer Gavin the sheer scale of the project, from the initial major McWilliam and Andrew Wilson. A BALI member since earthworks and installation of attenuation draining 1993 and winner of numerous BALI Awards over the to the outstanding hard paving and construction of years, including the Grand Award and the Design & multiple walls and terraces. The stunning planting Build Award in 2010, Bowles & Wyer impressed the BALI schemes in a series of garden rooms had, said the adjudication panel with this year’s scheme. judges, “also benefitted from the expert horticultural The BALI National Landscape Awards, with headline hands of the contractor”, making it a worthy recipient of sponsor Green-tech, was once again held at London’s the Grand Award. Grosvenor House, Park Lane in December. The largest Commenting on the company’s achievement, outgoing landscape awards in Europe, they recognise excellence in chair of the adjudication panel Greg Allen said: “It is landscape design, construction and maintenance, and in wonderful to see a private garden scheme winning the affiliate customer service, achieved by registered members Grand Award. The complexity and challenges of this project of the British Association of Landscape Industries. One belie what is a simply beautiful and tranquil space. Designed hundred and twenty seven entries were judged this year and to create a series of garden rooms, each with their own 101 National Awards made. ambience and interest, this scheme is proof that however The awards ceremony was hosted by sports journalist good a design may be it relies entirely for its truthful and breakfast TV presenter Dan Walker, who addressed the implementation on the skill and expertise of the contractor. record-breaking audience of more than 1000 BALI members Bowles & Wyer has demonstrated its professional excellence and guests during the luncheon and joined awards sponsors across the board and the judges’ decision to recognise the on stage to present the 29 principal and three special company’s achievements was unanimous.” awards. The presentation of the Grand Award to Bowles Benefitting from a collection at the event, this year’s & Wyer’s Managing Director Dan Riddleston was made by chosen charities were Greenfingers Charity, which creates headline sponsor Green-tech’s Sales Director, Richard Gill. beautiful outdoor spaces in hospices for children with lifeGuests at this year’s awards included Sue Biggs CBE, limiting illnesses and their families, and the BALI Chalk Fund, Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society; Adam which supports education and training in the landscape White, President and Daniel Cook, Chief Executive of the sector, including the BALI GoLandscape careers outreach Landscape Institute; Sarah Morgan, Chair of the Society of initiative. The total amount raised was £5,353. Garden Designers; Matthew Bradbury, Chair of The Parks For a full list of award-winners and a description of the Alliance; and Rod Winrow, Chairman of the Association winning schemes visit bali.org.uk/news.

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New chairman for BALI National Landscape Awards Following from the success of its 2018 National Landscape Awards, the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) has appointed a new Chairman of the Adjudication Panel. The news that Greg Allen is stepping down after seven years was announced at the December awards John Melmoe, incoming Chairman of the BALI ceremony. Former Adjudication Panel commercial director of multi-award-winning Willerby Landscapes, and member of the current judging panel, John Melmoe takes his place. BALI Chief Executive Wayne Grills bestowed a special ‘thank you’ upon the former BALI Vetting Officer. Greg has helped BALI judge hundreds of landscaping schemes during the past decade. His experience, professionalism and commitment to helping shape the awards into what they are today will be missed by BALI and by the association’s panel of industry experts. As Greg departs, BALI extends a very warm welcome to John Melmoe, who has worked for, and alongside, the association for many years; both as an awards adjudicator and during his long tenure as managing director of BALI registered contractor, Willerby Landscapes.

John attended Merrist Wood Horticultural College in 1976 to study landscape management before joining Comtec (UK) Ltd as contracts manager. Having worked across the globe overseeing erosion control projects with Comtec, John and some former colleagues then established Willerby Landscapes Ltd in 1984. Joining BALI in 2000, the company went on to win six Grand Awards and several Principal Awards; such is the quality of the schemes it delivers. Commenting on his new role, John says, “It is a real pleasure to accept the role of Chair of the Adjudication Panel for such a prestigious industry Awards scheme. As a director of Willerbys for over 30 years I understand what it takes for a company to win the coveted Grand Award”. John is looking forward to continuing his work with BALI’s Landscape House team alongside his new role as leader of the adjudication panel. He hopes to continue to “raise standards in the UK landscape industry so that it remains the envy of the world”. Wayne Grills has expressed his delight at John Melmoe agreeing to take on the responsibilities of Chairman of the Adjudication Panel for the awards. “The wealth of talent incorporated within the [adjudication panel] group is impressive, and having John at the helm ensures the BALI awards maintain their unrivalled reputation for rewarding landscaping excellence. “BALI is fortunate that it is supported by a large proportion of the UK’s most senior landscaping professionals, with centuries of combined experience in delivering world class hard and soft landscaping schemes that help champion our sector to the rest of the world”. BALI’s Landscape House team delivered this year’s awards, attended by more than 1,000 members, guests and VIPs.

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The Landscaper | Issue 233 | January/February 2019

FEATURE

THE YEAR AHEAD: predictions from industry experts Recruitment, education, the environment and technology are dominant issues for the landscape industry in 2019. Ffion Llwyd-Jones reports. From the challenges of an ageing workforce, positive thoughts about climate changes and environmental issues, to the legalities of new technology (drones anyone?), the industry has an interesting year ahead. We talked with experts from across the industry, including horticulture, landscaping, garden design, groundskeeping and machinery. Communicating opportunities Getting the word out about the varied opportunities in the increasingly professional and data-driven industry is proving to be a major challenge - with dire consequences if the message isn’t understood and broadcast to the wider audience, including educators, career advisors and the younger demographic. “If we don’t get more people working our industry in the next 5-10 years, we’re going to have a real problem,” says Darren Taylor, Marketing and Communications Manager at the British Associa-tion of Landscape Industries (BALI). “Some of our biggest issues will be staffing, to get the younger employees who want a long-term career,” agrees Richard Kay, Green-tech chairman. “Getting the story out this is an industry with career prospects, that embraces digital trends and techniques, and is backed by an education structure is the challenge. We’ve sponsored ‘30 Under 30: The Next Generation’, and the RHS ‘Green Plan It Challenge’.”

Lee Burkhill, Garden Ninja

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Sarah Morgan, Society of Garden Designers (SGD) Chair concurs: “There’s a need to enlighten ca-reer advisors and students that if you’re skill trained and good you can go out tomorrow and earn a decent salary. We take long-term training seriously, from student level to our 70-year old stillpracticing members who permanently strive for the best.” Geoff Webb, Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) agrees: “We need to create better communication how to access the industry. We’ve launched our new IOG Prospectus, with courses available at every step, created for volunteers through to professionals.” Darren adds that the GoLandscape education, skills and careers initiative works closely with colleges, career advisors and employers. “Students were taught potentially dated curriculum, and employers found it hard to hire or retain apprentices or full-time staff,” he explains. “We’re focused on a campaign specifically about career advice, with a pack of offline and digital tools to enable careers advisors to explain the benefits of working in the industry.” And Lee Burkhill, Garden Ninja, saw first-hand that students want more exposure to the opportunities in the industry, having witnessed positive changes through his involvement in school campaigns such as the RHS’ Green Plan It Challenge: “I saw the students doing incredible design, while being enthusiastic about mindfulness and mental health.” Jim Croxton, British and International Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) CEO also believes there’s a greater desire for education: “More clubs expect staff to be educated, and the demand for apprenticeships is better than we hoped.” Geoff adds that the UK turf industry is held in high regard in the UK and globally: “We must harness this and export our products, knowledge and education. We’ve also built a thriving Young IOG community.” Positive extremes While climate change will undoubtedly affect all aspects of the industry, requiring adaptation and innovation, there are also some positives including the growing acceptance of

FEATURE clients about sustainability,” she says. “And, addressing very low-budget public projects and making sure the integrity of the design is retained in terms of sustainability and vision.” John Miller, Managing Director Cleveland Land Services & CLS Selfdrive, cites positive change with local authorities spending more wisely, and schemes having a positive local impact. He adds: “Clients tend to specify proven products and are happier to work with recycled materials. These sudden changes in weather conditions make sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) compliance a challenge.

Sarah Morgan, SGD

the need for future proofing and research backed decision making. Jim Croxton sees a positive result from climate change and weather disruptions: “The challenging weather brought the sector into the public eye, and that’s good because so much of our work goes unseen that we need extremes for people to realise it’s a challenge.” Sarah agrees that clients are now far more sympathetic to new ideas. “The major challenge is continuing to educate

Fortunately, manufacturers are on board.” And Richard comments that developers and investors are learning that investing in a landscape adds value to their projects, and makes planning come to fruition. Jim adds that challenging weather also means golf clubs have to be better future proofed. “Golf clubs that didn’t react effectively in the autumn will find their golf course not very nice in the spring, and the initial response will be that it’s the greenkeepers fault. We’re also deep into a long-term challenge where more clubs recognise the need to run as a dynamic, focused business.” Geoff believes climate change means adapting and reacting to adverse conditions: “The grounds staff has pressure to provide the optimum playing surface. Stadiums’

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FEATURE increased usage pushes the limits of pitch capacity. Stress is another serious issue, and we must ensure support networks; the IOG will be networking with organisations such as ‘Mind’.” For Lee, a big challenge is the use of plastics (“the sheer amount is terrifying”) along with testing various biodegradable, ethical, low carbon footprint methods. He adds: “Gardens will become a refuge from modern life.” Sarah adds that the decision making process of what constitutes carbon-neutral design is interesting: “For example, is it worth having composting on site, or actually minimising the amount of carbon output and input in the design, along with the efficiencies of maintaining it?” Green-tech has ordered new palette wrappers with technology that reduces half of the tonnage; Richard comments: “It saves money. We’re also researching how to recycle tree shelters, making sure they have a second life.” And David Denny, marketing and insights manager at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) believes the demand for plastic-free solutions is likely to continue into 2019, adding that plant health and bio-security will also become more important. John notes another industry-specific challenge: “It’s a

massive challenge to recycle green carpets and the shock pads. We have a sustainable solution for the shock pads, and working on dealing with the carpets.” Wayne Brown, McConnel’s Marketing Manager, sees a definite trend to electric machines. He adds that future legislation may include banning diesel or petrol machines from city centres: ‘And if that’s a blanket ban, it means no diesel lawnmowers etc. “ He adds that the stumbling block is battery technology, but comments: “As auto technology develops, it opens up opportunities in all other markets.” Better business While we may be some years away from seeing robots marching around the landscape, there is an upwards trend for robotic and data-driven technology bringing added professionalism and efficiencies to the industry. Jim sees a future where there are fewer people working on the golf course because of technology: “Although, as long as people can be found work elsewhere, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Golf clubs will want educated, professional staff because you’re not going to give somebody who doesn’t know what they’re doing a fleet worth hundred of thousand of pounds. We’re also much cleverer as an industry in using

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Remote control, McConnels

data, and it provides more professionalism.” And Geoff comments that IoG believes the use of AI and drones will continue to grow, increasing the grounds professional’s toolkit. He adds: “We’re working on a selfassessment application, gathered from our evidence based research from 4000+ pitch assessments at grassroots level.” Darren sees robotic machinery being used more in production horticulture, rather than ornamental. “Digital apps enable measuring time against performance and vehicle tracking. It’s grounds maintenance leading the way.” Richard envisages the yard lads “having micro iPads and a scanner”, with an automated ware-house operation. He adds the company has commissioned an app “making us a 24-hour business. GenerationZ and Millenniums want it now so we’re expanding our live chat from 8 to 18 hours a day. We must be able to talk to the clients at any time and in whatever format they want.” Dave agrees digital apps and social media platforms make it easier for consumers to share and source ideas, and provide opportunities for businesses to be part of the conversation. Lee also believes smart plant apps are the way to engage:

“The younger demographic looks online to see plants used as interior design, from an aesthetic rather than horticultural aspect. Then they ask where do I get one? How do I keep it looking like that?” He adds that social media allows people to watch videos online first, rather than go to garden centres and feel awkward asking questions. “I like to explain and break down gardening concepts through my YouTube channel: how to do things; this is what you need to know. Knowledge doesn’t diminish the more you share it.” Sarah agrees digital technology can be helpful: “Geological information and surveys and mapping help inform the design process. Collaboration and keeping informed – such as bio security plant disease alerts – is positive. Robotics and digital technology is incredibly useful if people under-stand what they are trying to achieve, and there is guidance when it may or may not be appropriate.” Darren adds that virtual reality (VR) has interested BALI for a while: “We’re keen on providing VR experiences to the public and trade, to enable visualisation of a landscape.” John says the company uses weather apps to find current and weekly conditions: “We’ve also started using GPS (on the initial prep work) with the plant and equipment and

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FEATURE

Students at Capel Manor

the savings are as-tronomical. The machine will not let the operator go beyond a certain point, so it means we can tailor a project to certain dimensions and know we’re working to those tolerances straight away. For Wayne, safety is a key benefit of robotics, taking the man out of the danger zone. “It can have a huge impact

Education, BIGGA

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on work output,” he adds. “Our goal is fully autonomous machines. Legislation is probably an issue from a commercial aspect, getting that sorted, who is in control of machine, who is responsible, who is liable.” Dave comments that while robotics and apps have the potential to affect productivity and costs, realising the benefits depends on capital investment, hence the industry’s ask of government for support for an investment incentive scheme. And Darren adds it’s importance to get industry funding for science and research: “BALI has played its part in the All Party Horticulture and Gardening Group (APHGG) responsible for horticulture.” Strength to strength Last word from Dave: “Research shows the UK horticulture industry generates a £24 billion contribution to the nation’s GDP, with the landscaping sector contributing a major part. Combined with a continuing strong appetite for gardens and gardening among the general public, it all suggests the industry’s set to go from strength to strength.

EVENTS

Spring Glee Glee at Spring Fair event, a garden and outdoor living trade show, returns to the NEC Birmingham this February. From 3rd – 7th February the show’s exhibitors will reveal what garden and gift buyers can expect to see from this thriving section of the exhibition Among those exhibition will be Woodlodge, the UK’s leading supplier of garden planters and containers, which will showcase its expanded Rustic Garden and Feather ranges of pots and planters. Drawing influence from current trends, including the ‘Modern Farmhouse’ trend – considered by Houzz as the biggest interior trend of the last few years – Woodlodge’s new Rustic Garden collection of pots and planters will focus on using more natural materials and alternative colourways. Due to gardeners’ changing needs, smaller outdoor spaces and the increasing demand for products to suit an urban and rental lifestyle, Woodlodge has introduced new designs to its Feather Range, a collection of modern, innovative, lightweight planters that will create colour in the garden, on the balcony or terrace. Made from 100% recycled durable plastic, this range of planters are also weather resistant and frost-proof meaning they can be left out yearround without fear of chipping, cracking, or fading; making them a smart choice for any garden design. Creative Products will also be at the NEC showcasing four new products. Demonstrating a move away from plastic, the company will be featuring sustainably sourced paper-based packaging where possible. New product launches include the ‘Mighty Little Digger’ - a new gardening tool, which is designed to facilitate digging, loosening and weeding soil. Fargro, the go-to supplier for commercial grower needs will be showing its ranges of indoor and outdoor planters and containers, as well as extended garden decoration and Christmas ranges. Talking about the company presence at Glee at Spring Fair, Kieran Daly, Fargro’s Key Accounts Development Manager, said: “We see a very exciting time ahead developing our added value and garden gift ranges. For us, the timing of Glee at Spring Fair is right for launching our new Christmas ranges and highlighting the spring and summer products we originally exhibited at the main Glee exhibition in September.” www.gleebirmingham.com

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INTERVIEW

Keeping Green The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association is Europe’s largest membership greenkeeping association. Chief Executive Jim Croxton tells Maggie Walsh how the organisation keeps abreast of the changing needs of the the golf industry and how its annual show furthers opportunities for its members through its education and conference programmes Now 31 years old, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is Europe’s largest membership greenkeeping association. Can you tell us a little bit more about what you do? BIGGA works hard to provide educational opportunities for our members, which today amounts to around 6,000 greenkeepers and turf professionals, including members in more than 25 countries. In addition to providing countless networking opportunities, BIGGA also provides a support network for members, including the BIGGA Greenkeepers Benevolent Fund for those in hard times. Last year threw up some rather strange weather patterns across the UK. How has this affected your members and the industry? 2018 had some serious extremes; the Beast from the East, practically no spring and then the most severe and extended drought for at least 40 years. I was so impressed with how our members overcame the challenges but there is no doubt a lot of golf courses suffered. Many clubs addressed drought damage (bare turf etc) in the autumn and should emerge from winter in good shape but others didn’t and I am very concerned that a lot of our members will be under pressure when we get to spring and the course is muddy and bare because of the lack of budget or remedial action pre-winter. The lack of long-term vision within golf club businesses is a major concern for us, as it places pressure on greenkeepers and golf courses themselves. The world is changing and golf clubs have to change as well. We’re working with the major industry bodies to modernise governance at golf clubs in an attempt to tackle this. What has BIGGA been able to do to help greenkeepers and course managers maintain momentum under these difficult conditions? As a business we are working incredibly hard to educate golf clubs and the wider industry so that our members have a better, more supportive environment to work. We are

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endeavouring to educate golfers as well - we’ve got a couple of initiatives underway such as Your Course, a twice-yearly magazine sent to every golf club in the country, and we also produce information posters and leaflets to be posted up at clubhouses, as well as a fortnightly podcast. But it’s also important that our members understand the major role they can play in helping alter perceptions at their place of work. By ‘managing upwards’ effectively, communicating with golfers at the club and presenting a highly professional image perceptions can be shifted. Each year you hold the annual BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) Harrogate, tell us a little more about the history of this exhibition & why it was set up. Soon after the formation of BIGGA, it was understood that there was a desire among the companies involved within the industry to have a platform where they could network with our members on a face-to-face basis. The first exhibition was held in Harrogate in 1989 and we’ve been doing it ever since! A latter development was the addition of the Continue to Learn education programme, which is now a key part of BTME. The programme attracts over 1,000 greenkeepers each year and ensures that the exhibiting companies have an engaged and educated audience to interact with. How many exhibitors do you have and how many visitors are you expecting? So far, 156 companies have signed up to exhibit at BTME 2019, which is an increase of 10% on 2018. Those companies are taking nearly 25% more exhibition space than last year. Last year we welcomed nearly 5,000 visitors into the Harrogate Convention Centre, an increase of 8.2% on the previous year. The number of overseas visitors grew from 274 in 2017 to 457 in 2018 and they came from Scandinavia, Europe and as far afield as Australia, Thailand and Australia. What have you introduced to BTME 2019 to make for a better visitor experience this year? In addition to expanding the exhibition space substantially,

INTERVIEW Greenkeepers’ Committee helped us understand that the ‘main’ programme of seminars and workshops was a little intimidating for greenkeepers at the beginning of their careers. The Young Greenkeepers Conference addressed that and this year has actually evolved again as we have created a Deputies Conference to go alongside it. There is a real challenge with recruiting young people into the industry so we are very focussed on retaining the ones we have. Do you have any other new innovations within the education

Jim Croxton, Chief Executive of BIGGA

which will allow for a greater visitor experience and more areas for networking and refreshment, we’ve also introduced a wide range of innovations to make it a more interactive and engaging experience. There will be Golf Course Construction Live, where BIGGA members will construct a revetted bunker and a USGA-specification green during the show. Another will be the New Products Area and new educational opportunities such as the Links Forum sponsored by Sherriff Amenity and the Ecology and Environment Forum sponsored by Aquatrols. In total we’ve added an extra 1,000 education places at Continue to Learn. What sets you apart from other similar trade shows? Because BTME is an exhibition thats success draws from its close relationship to members of the association, there is a real sense of community throughout the event. That combines brilliantly with the unique Harrogate venue, which provides hotels, bars and restaurants on the doorstep of the Convention Centre. It’s often said that BTME is as much about the networking opportunities outside of show hours as it is the exhibition itself. For one week Harrogate is buzzing with thousands upon thousands of greenkeepers and turf managers and that’s the sort of excitement and visitor engagement that you just can’t buy. BTME is a 24-hour, multiday experience and that’s what makes it so popular. You are continually expanding your education programmes at BTME. Last year you introduced the Young Greenkeepers Conference - was this in response for a need to recruit and retain young people within the industry? The education programme is the driving force behind the exhibition and we strive to improve it every year. A key focus is to provide education relevant to all sections of our membership. Feedback from our Young

programme for 2019? I’m pleased to say there are a number of other ‘firsts’ taking place at Continue to Learn, with the education programme shaped in large parts by those who take part in a ‘Members’ Choice’ survey, which allows members to select what education they’d like to see. Alongside the Deputies’ Conference for those looking to make the step to a management role in the near future there’s the Links Forum sponsored by Sherriff Amenity, taking a close look at the management of links golf courses and also an Ecology and Environment Forum sponsored by Aquatrols. We also have a number of other major events such as the Golf Course 2030 Forum hosted by The R&A. Are there any new exhibitors/innovators to the exhibition that BTME/BIGGA are looking forward to working with? One in five of the 2019 exhibitors were not at the show last year so there will be a lot of new faces and products for the visitors to engage with. It will be interesting to see which of the items on display in the New Products Area is voted most innovative by the visitors. On a personal note, what is your highlight of the annual show? For me, the highlight of the whole event is the BIGGA Welcome Celebration sponsored by Jacobsen, held on Tuesday evening. This is our opportunity to recognise those members who have supported us throughout the year and who have taken incredible strides to drive the greenkeeping profession forwards. At the event we announce the winners of the BIGGA Awards 2019 and we also acknowledge life members and those who have reached Continuing Professional Development milestones or the Master Greenkeeper Certificate. The Welcome Celebration is free to attend and its entire focus is the successes of BIGGA members and as such it’s a really enjoyable evening that I look forward to every year. • Bigga.org.uk • BTME.org.uk

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HORTICULTURE

A big year for Pictorial Meadows

Perennial lifeline garden to show at RHS Chelsea

Pictorial Meadows, the leading supplier of stunning designer meadows from seeds and PMTurf™, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and it has some big plans. Since 1999 this award-winning company has provided colourful, floriferous, and wildlife-supporting meadows to landscape projects around the UK and beyond. The company has never stopped researching how to better its meadows, resulting in the market-leading, high quality mixes that are available today. This year will see several new mixes added to the growing range, with two of these - Dragonfly and Marshmallow - already launched. These new mixes add further variety to the choices available when selecting a meadow, bringing in new colourways and structural designs. Pictorial Meadows has always offered outstanding support for landscaping professionals, and alongside the new mixes, the company will also be launching its “PM Partners” programme this year. This will offer the opportunity for landscape professionals to receive bespoke training on meadow establishment, continual support, and discounts on seeds and PMTurf™. To request a copy of the 2019 meadow catalogue or for more details on the PM Partners programme visit PictorialMeadows.co.uk, or call 01142 677 635.

Conquest Spaces, based in Sussex, will work with designers Colm Joseph and Duncan Cargill to build the Perennial Lifeline Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. As a member of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) with strong experience of building RHS Gold Medal winning gardens at the show, Conquest is well placed to deliver first class landscaping at the ‘greatest show on earth’ in May 2019. In addition, Perennial is working directly with the APL on the garden, giving apprentices the opportunity to help build it on site. Inspired by Sir Roy Strong’s autobiographical The Laskett Gardens, the Perennial Lifeline Garden helps mark Perennial’s 180th anniversary this year and highlights the long-standing and ever-evolving role of Perennial in supporting everyone working in and retired from horticulture. Further confirmed suppliers and contributors include: London Stone, Stark & Greensmith, Kelley Peers Design Partnership Ltd, Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants and Majestic Trees. Speaking about his involvement with the garden, Ross Conquest, MD of Conquest Spaces says: “It is a pleasure to be working with Colm, Duncan and the team at Perennial on this garden. Through our involvement with the Association of Professional Landscapers we will combine some of the UK’s best talent on the build and give the next generation of young apprentices some much valued show experience on one of the biggest show garden platforms in the world. This is something we all hope will help keep them inspired in their careers to come. “We know what a difference Perennial’s support can make during difficult times and look forward to helping bring the charity’s message to visitors and the wider Chelsea audience. It’s fantastic to see the industry working together to support our trade charity and the 180th anniversary makes it even more special this year.” Chosen following a design competition run jointly by Perennial and the London College of Garden Design, Colm and Duncan’s garden celebrates Perennial’s role at the heart of horticulture and captures the spirit of Sir Roy Strong CH and Julia Trevelyan Oman’s The Laskett Gardens, which Sir

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Roy bequeathed to Perennial in 2015. Anita Bates, Director of Marketing and Fundraising at Perennial says: “Our aim in 2019 is simple – to reach more people than ever before with the message that Perennial is here to help everyone who works in horticulture. From gardeners to greenkeepers, foresters to landscape designers, if you work with plants, trees or turf, we’re your lifeline

when times get tough. We’re working with colleagues from across the industry to realise Colm and Duncan’s ambitious design and look forward to speaking to visitors about how Perennial is both rooted in the history of the UK horticulture industry and evolving to ensure its people flourish well into the future.” www.perennial.org.uk

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FEATURE

Poor foot health costs industry millions of pounds in lost days every year, as well as causing individuals a good deal of personal discomfort. Here Bjoern Klafver, Gore Footwear Associate describes the complexities of the foot and tells us why wearing the correct safety footwear is vital for healthy feet at work How often do you think about your feet? If the answer is ‘not very often’ the chances are it’s because you are already taking good care of them and wearing comfortable and protective safety footwear, day in and day out. It’s only when our feet begin to give us pain or discomfort, such as when our footwear is uncomfortable or wet from the previous days work, that we are we likely to give the topic much thought. But feet that are too hot, too cold, wet or painful, can make our daily work a misery and impact on employers due to lost work days. A Complex Design The human foot is a complex piece of engineering, with 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. In fact, a quarter of all our bones are in the feet and by necessity, our feet bear a heavy load, especially when standing and moving. In addition, our feet, hands and head have more sweat glands than the rest of our body. Feet have between 190 to 200 sweat glands per cm². When we sit for eight hours our feet generate 20 grams of sweat, walking for the same time period produces 44 grams of sweat and during heavy physical work this rises to 200 grams. It is

therefore important to consider opting for breathable safety footwear which allows sweat to escape. Wearing incorrectly fitting or unsuitable footwear at work leads to a lack of concentration, lower motivation and more likelihood of accidents and sickness. In fact, foot pain, or that affecting the knees, hips and back lead to workplace absence. Back pain alone, one of the main results of badly-fitting shoes or boots, accounted for 6.6 million lost working days in the UK during 2017/18 according to statistics from the Health and Safety Executive.(1) Our feet are a miracle of creation and take a lot of punishment throughout the day. The average person takes approximately 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. From childhood to old age we walk a distance of about 1,000,000 km. The distance around the equator is 40,075.017 kilometres, so that means almost 25 times round the world. Many groundsmen and greenkeepers are likely to exceed this amount and walk much further. Outdoor work

Outdoor footwear

Diagram showing sweat glands per cm2

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Being required to work outdoors for extended periods in all weathers can put a huge strain on our feet. As well as staying warm and dry, we need to be comfortable and to avoid injury. Feet can become too hot or too cold, and in both cases, harm can occur, some of which may be serious.

FEATURE Too hot, too cold? Everyone who works outside will understand the importance of protection from the adverse weather conditions as they are likely to be exposed for prolonged periods. Although overheating can be problematic, leading to hyperthermia and possibly heat stroke, in the UK it is the effects of cold on the feet that are more common. Cold stress can be encountered in many types of work environment. Understanding cold stress, how it may affect health and safety, and how it can be prevented is vital to healthy feet.

Gore Footwear Walking Simulator testing waterproofness

days in a wet environment and with changing weather are very risky for feet and suggests that it is important to use footwear that protects the feet through thermal insulation and moisture control from the inside and also outside.(2)

Breathability test for work boots

How cold is too cold? What constitutes extreme cold and its effects depends on ‘normal’ conditions. In regions that are not used to winter weather, near freezing temperatures are considered “extreme cold.” A cold environment forces the body to work harder to maintain its temperature. Whenever temperatures drop below normal and wind speed increases, heat can leave your body more rapidly. It’s a fact that the temperature of our feet has a major influence on our feeling of well-being. The perfect skin temperature for our feet while we rest is between 28-32°C. If it’s lower than 28°C they feel cold – at about 12°C they are in danger of cold stress or frostbite. Cold stress occurs by driving down the skin temperature and eventually the internal body temperature (core temperature). This may lead to serious health problems, and may cause tissue damage. Conditions like hypothermia, frostbite and even Trench Foot can be the unfortunate outcomes. Risk factors Some of the risk factors that contribute to cold stress are wetness/dampness, incorrect dressing, especially footwear, and exhaustion, predisposing health conditions such as hypertension, hypothyroidism, and diabetes and poor physical conditioning. Research indicates that long work

Safety footwear Employers are obliged by Health and Safety Law to provide footwear that equips their employees for the work they undertake. Standard EN ISO 20345:2011 specifies basic and additional requirements for safety footwear for general purpose and this legislation is supplemented by additional Standards for more specific risk factors. Criteria such as good grip, breathability, waterproofness, quick re-drying properties and heat insulation should be considered seriously when selecting safety footwear. Protection and Care So, to sum up its important to keep your feet protected, supported, a comfortable temperature and dry. Industryproven durable footwear costs employers less in the long run as it doesn’t need to be replaced as often. Quality safety footwear will help to reduce job-related accidents, injuries and illnesses because wearers can comfortably forget about their feet and carry on with their work undistracted. References 1 www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/dayslost.html 2 Protection of Feet in Cold Exposure , Kalev KUKLANE, 2009 Images credit: Gore®

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LIGHTING

Solar for all seasons ‘English weather’… words that hold such gravitas with everyone in the UK and words that confuse the idea of using Solar products in this country. The perception is that UK is fairly dull for half the year, so the effectiveness of Solar technology suffers. The good news is that the forecast looks good for 2019, and indeed long into the future. Here’s why… Awareness and knowledge of solar lighting is increasing, as well as improvement in technology used in solar products including related technologies such as LED. Unfortunately, lower cost solar lights tarnished the industry. They were often extremely cheap, didn’t last much more than a season, and illuminated dimly. Nowadays, thanks to a few forward-thinking companies, long-lasting solar path lights that charge sufficiently on dull days with high outputs are easier to find. When considering outdoor lighting for any premises, the benefits of solar is obvious. 1. N o energy cost: Even after a higher initial cost, the overall and ongoing savings with solar are considerable, especially with newer designs which last longer. There can also be financial incentives to use solar when dealing with commercial projects. 2. Very low installation costs: Unlike 240v mains lighting where an electrician is required usually for long periods of time to bury armoured cable (for example), it can be as simple as fixing solar lights in place once – job done!

3. M aintenance free: Once in place, very little maintenance is required, especially with the latest designs. The fact high quality LEDs are used gives them a long lifespan anyway, but be sure to source fittings that use Lithium Ion batteries for up to eight years’ life. 4. E nvironmentally friendly: Solar energy is one of the world’s most innovative renewable power sources. It uses no power from the grid, just solar power to charge rechargeable batteries during the day, stored and ready to be used at night. Professional Solar lights such as those offered by Lumena Lights, address previous problems including dull UK light. They have high capacity long life Lithium Ion batteries as used in electric cars and the latest mobile phones. These last several years and retain a full charge unlike Nickel Cadmium batteries that rapidly lose their storage ability. The SolarEye80, Freeway PIR light and Solamon range all use Lithium Ion and have suitably bright lumens output. The high quality SolarEye inground lights will last for two weeks without sunshine when fully charged, with a battery life of up to eight years! With over 20,000 installed since 2012, the virtually indestructible Solar Eye is proof that solar technology will be lighting the way for years to come. Find the SolarEye at www.lumenalights.com

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SPORTS TURF

A clean sweep for Greentech Sportsturf and GKB St Andrews’ University Park has called on the specialist services of Throsk based Greentech Sportsturf and their GKB equipment to maintain its renowned fine grass pitches. The 3G rubber crumb pitch is a full size, floodlit, FIFA 2 Star and World Rugby approved third generation synthetic pitch; used for rugby, football, hockey, ultimate Frisbee and lacrosse as well as a venue for regular club fixtures. The Park’s sand dressed pitch is used as a training and match venue for a number of sports clubs, and is home to various community sports programs and weekly sports leagues. A regimen of consistent, high quality pre-season maintenance is essential. For powerful in-depth cleaning and removal of coarse dirt, small stone particles and loose fibres, Greentech undertook decompaction and deep cleaning

of the surfaces using a GKB Quick Clean. The synthetic turf brush casts contaminated infill material onto a vibrating screen for removal to a collection container, while dust and fibres are absorbed to a dust bag by a suction unit. Says Ewan Peddie, Greentech Synthetic Turf Manager: “We use, in conjunction with the Quick Clean, a GKB Rotobrush with its extra rigid bristles for deep compaction and that loosens up the infill for us. “Then we run our Quick Clean over the surface, taking out any contamination from the playing surface, as well as extracting any loose fibres.” Moss and algae settlements are often most persistent around the edges of synthetic sports pitches, potentially making the surface dangerously slippery for players. The Rotobrush and the Quick Clean tackle the problem extremely effectively.

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GKB Combiseeder knows the drill Introduced at the end of 2017, the new GKB Combiseeder is already receiving much praise from greenkeepers and groundsmen, say GKB Machines. Developed to meet a demand in the market, it offers a fast, efficient way of seeding and surface aerating with virtually no surface disturbance. Creating over 1500 holes per m² the Combiseeder provides accurate seed application at various rates to suit different seed mixes, with drag brushes to incorporate seed and topdressing. The Combiseeder can be used for overseeding and initial seeding and features two spiked rollers that open up the soil for the seed to then be spread accurately across the full width, in and around the holes. Two drag brushes incorporate the seed into the holes and this method results in minimal surface disruption. The Combiseeder is also uniquely equipped with two water tanks that allow you to ballast the machine, to aid spike penetration on harder ground. There’s a large seed

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Terra Firma expands machinery portfolio Terra Firma has significantly increased its groundcare machinery offering by adding four new brands to its portfolio. Terra Firma, one of Scotland’s largest specialist suppliers to the amenity and local authority markets, has recently announced dealership agreements with Kioti UK Ltd, Muthing Flail mowers, Woods Finishing mowers and Shibaura slope mowers. First imported into the UK in 1996, Kioti has had a rapid impact in the groundcare sector with its range of tractors, utility side by side vehicles and WD1260 cut and collect mowers. UK sales of these products continue to grow and the ranges continue to evolve. Woods high-performance finish mowers ensure a clean, crisp, manicured appearance year after year and the unique rounded front, tapered-side rear discharge deck allows operators to mow with better manoeuvrability – reducing trim time and increasing productivity. Heat-treated, alloy steel blades provide maximum performance and precision cutting for all turf care applications. The combination of a deep deck, baffling and unique rear discharge design ensures premium results. The Muthing Mulching range is manufactured in Germany to the highest of standards and is renowned for producing high performance flails for the agricultural and groundcare markets. Notorious for their high quality of cut and mulching capability, there are a wide range of flail mowers available whatever the requirement. Shibaura manufacture professional multi-purpose slope mowers for precise daily maintenance of slope areas. The machines are notoriously high powered, feature a low centre of gravity and allow operators to work comfortably and safely over steep inclines. Commenting on the new dealership agreements, Allan Wright of Terra Firma, says: “This is an exciting opportunity to further extend the portfolio of machinery offered by Terra Firma. The Kioti product range has proven to be robustly built, well-designed and offers top quality products at a competitive price. We look forward to further promoting the Kioti brand across our territory in Scotland and Northern England and building new relationships with our everexpanding customer base – we feel it will fit perfectly for our customer profile. “We are also delighted to announce our partnership with

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Muthing flail mowers, Woods finishing mowers and Shibaura slope mowers - further expanding our capability to provide our customers with a wide range of quality specialist equipment. “In my opinion, Muthing flail mowers are recognised as one of best flail mowers on the market with fantastic reliability and quality of finish; Woods finishing mowers are rugged, dependable and are proven to be very productive in terms of area cut per day and Shibaura is unique in offering bank mowers that can cut on inclines of up to 30 degrees.” Terra Firma is well-placed to offer an excellent customer experience for sales and after-sales support, spare parts and service, and the new machinery is available with immediate effect. The full range of groundcare equipment will be showcased in the all new Terra Firma Machinery Catalogue which will be released in January 2019. For more details visit www.terrafirmascotland.co.uk or call head office on 01786 478902.

Toro fleet helps club prepare for 150th anniversary One of Scotland’s oldest golf clubs, Stirling Golf Club, is preparing for its 150th anniversary with a helping hand from Toro and its distributor Reesink Turfcare. All eyes are on the club in central Scotland, whose golfing credentials date back to 1505 when golfing activity involving Monarch King James was first recorded, as it prepares for its anniversary. But with a carefully constructed Toro fleet the pressure to keep the course up to standard is under control,

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says course manager, James Lindsay. “It’s an exciting time and everyone is looking forward to it, but it does mean there are a lot of people expecting great things; 150 years is a big deal after all! “We’ve been completely redoing the bunkers for the anniversary, working with renowned course architect Howard Swan of Swan Golf Designs repositioning, reshaping and draining them all, which will be finished in time for the celebrations, so members can enjoy a newly refreshed course. It’s important for us to be able to provide the best, especially as there’ll be a full calendar of events over the year with members and dignitaries invited.” Maintaining such a respected course, James knows having the best turf maintenance equipment is essential. Since his appointment six years ago, he has continually updated the machines at the club and it now boasts a 100 percent Toro fleet. “I’ve always used Toro, they’re the highest quality and most reliable, so it’s a no-brainer really. Plus, having an all Toro fleet makes it’s easier to train people, which means we can spend more time working on the course. They’re quick to cover the grounds, which saves us fuel, but the speed doesn’t stop them giving a smooth finish. Being 100 percent Toro has improved the club in lots of ways.” He continues: “The machines themselves are really dependable, but on the rare occasion there’s been an issue it’s been fixed very quickly. It’s comforting to know that if

there’s ever a problem, there’s always someone at the end of a phone who can get it sorted.” With the fleet consisting of a Greensmaster TriFlex hybrid 3420 and two GR3250-D mowers, a Reelmaster 5610-D, RM6500-D and RM3100-D, plus a Groundsmaster 4500-D, Workman MDX-D and Procore 648, the club has built up a comprehensive collection. “I have to say my favourite to use is the Procore 648,” says James. “Aeration is key and this machine works at a good speed and delivers a tidy finish.”

Dennis and SISIS fly British flag Stateside Dennis and SISIS continues to fly the flag for British turf maintenance equipment, as it recently showcased an all star line up of equipment at the 2019 Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Conference and Exhibition, in Phoenix, Arizona held in January this year. In its line up Dennis included its recently launched PRO 34R rotary mower. The unique 34” (860mm) rotary mower has been designed to help turf managers achieve an aesthetically pleasing appearance and desired playing surface. It is ideal for sports pitches producing the enviable

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MOWERS ‘Dennis Stripes’ while a powerful vacuum flow collects debris quickly and efficiently. The angle of the cutting deck and twin blades can be easily adjusted using a single ‘click adjuster’ ensuring the mower is suitable for changing conditions and meeting groundsmen’s requirements. The PRO 34R features 5 forward and 1 reverse selection for speed of operation, a front brush for standing grasses upright and a 2 section cast aluminium rear roller for that all-important presentation. Visitors to the Dennis and SISIS stand were also introduced to the new SVR 1500 synthetic turf cleaner, which is the latest product to be added to the Syn-Pro range. The SVR 1500 deep turf cleaner is a tractor mounted system that removes not only large debris from the infill but also finer dust particles before returning the ‘cleaned’ infill back to the surface. Designed for use on either sand or rubber filled surfaces, the SVR 1500 is ideal for deep cleaning and aiding decompaction. Operators will notice that this process allows water to permeate through, which can help to reduce bacteria, algae and moss and minimize the risk of player injury. Also on show was the SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 tractor mounted vertical action aerator, which has gained plaudits from turf managers, organisations and independent research institutes. 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. Those operating the Javelin Aer-Aid have the flexibility to alternate tines for other operations such as hollow coring prior to top dressing. Other benefits include a fast forward

speed for excellent productivity, minimal maintenance and a smooth and quiet operation. Also featuried was a tractor mounted sweeper which can be pulled by any machine. There are no tools required for the adjustment of the brush or the angle of the draw bar and to make storage easy the draw bar lifts to an upright position. With an aluminium hopper with stainless steel mesh, any infill that is collected when using the machine is returned back down to the surface leaving it free from contamination of debris. Last but certainly not least is the Dennis G860 cylinder mower, which is used at many high-profile stadia. The mower features a large diameter front roller with an adjustable scraper which has been designed for a precise height of cut control, giving an excellent finish. Weighing just 166kg, it is light and extremely versatile due to the interchangeable cassette system. With a simple one minute changeover, users have the option of fitting eleven different types of heads including scarifiers, verticutters, brushes, spikers, slitters and cutting cylinders. www.dennisuk.com / www.sisis.com.

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GreenMech lightens workload for Karbon Homes GreenMech’s chipper QaudChip 160 has been instrumental in helping the grounds maintenance team of Housing Association Karbon Homes, maintain the upkeep of the Grade II* Listed Byker Estate in Newcastle as part of their partnership with the Byker Community Trust (BCT). As part of the partnership Karbon Homes is responsible for the management and maintenance of the BCT, and provides the Trust with a dedicated grounds maintenance team. The summer sees the majority of the Byker team’s time taken up with grass cutting but in the winter the maintenance programme switches to include leaf clearance, tree work and shrub maintenance. “As well as over 2,500 trees, there are lots of hedgerows and open spaces that all require upkeep,” explains Dan Thompson, Grounds Maintenance Officer. “As the estate was constructed in the 1970’s, it’s quite complex in nature with tight spaces in which to manoeuvre any equipment we purchase.” “My manager suggested we looked at the QuadChip because of its turntable, giving the operator discretion over the direction of the chip and improving manoeuvrability and safety. Peter Bagguley from GreenMech came in to do the demo and there were a number of factors that confirmed it

was going to be the right machine for the estate. Firstly, and importantly, it’s under 750 kg meaning all the guys can tow and operate it without an additional licence. The hopper is a generous size meaning it can handle larger timber than similar models, and it was also quieter than other chippers we’ve used which is great for working earlier in urban areas.” Prior to its purchase, Dan and the team were borrowing a chipper from another Karbon Grounds Maintenance Team. “Having our own machine means it’s there and ready for any response jobs through the summer, and then in use daily for all of the winter maintenance. My team really have their work cut out and having the QuadChip has made the busy winter period that much easier.”

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Pellenc dealers visit France factory

20 of the best performing UK dealers visit the Pellenc factory in Pertuis, France.

Twenty Pellenc dealers from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland were rewarded for their sales performance of the environmentally friendly range of Pellenc batterypowered equipment, with a visit to the company’s stateof-the-art facilities in Pertuis, France They attended a presentation of the company to learn how Etesia UK, the exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland, and Pellenc had come to work together ten years ago. The delegates then enjoyed a tour of the impressive research and development department, which has seen 844 patents registered. Next up was a tour of the factory including production, assembly line and distribution centre. The second day gave everyone the chance to test out the latest equipment ahead of its 2019 launch before departing for a sight-seeing tour of Marseille. The trip was rounded off with a presentation to the best overall and best new Pellenc dealers of the year, which were won by RT Machinery (best overall Pellenc UK dealer) and Myrddin Garden Machinery (best new Pellenc UK dealer). Pellenc›s zero emission concept offers a full range of truly professional handheld power tools are powerful, silent and emission-free thanks to the lithium-ion technology and ‹brushless› electric motors which are patented to the company. Pellenc tools can be seen in every major city, as well as

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the majority of national trust sites around the country. Scott Reynolds of RT Machinery said: «It was very interesting and surprising too - I never realised just how big the Pellenc operation was. It was also fantastic to pick up the dealer of the year award, which rewards the efforts of the whole RT Machinery team.» Matthew Clark of South East Groundcare Machinery also commented: «I was amazed at the sheer scale of the operation - from the research and development department, which invests a considerable amount of profit back into the development of new products, to the assembly line. It has given me a greater insight into product development and to test the new products ahead of their launch was very interesting.» Etesia UK Managing Director Les Malin said: «To get feedback from Pellenc dealers on new products ahead of their official launch is invaluable. Our customers now acknowledge that battery products are here to stay and can see the benefits of this technology, so it’s vital that our dealers see what our future plans are. We are very proud of our relationship with Pellenc and have gained recognition with local authorities, landscapers, contractors as well as groundsmen and greenkeepers who are now looking at environmentally-friendly products as a real alternative to petrol machines.» www.pellencuk.com

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Top garden trends for 2019 As we head towards the new year, some of the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) leading designers share their predictions for the new trends in garden design for 2019, including the planting, materials and design styles we can expect to see in our gardens next year HOUSE PLANTS AND HANGING PLANTS Sculptural and architectural plants will dominate in 2019. Joe Perkins MSGD says “the continuing rise in popularity of houseplants is being translated outside with exoticstyle plants with architectural leaves and stems making bold statements inside and out.” Joe also predicts that we will be seeing more hanging plants in our gardens. Not traditional hanging baskets, but plants with foliage, colour and texture which can be used as accessories as an addition to pots and planters. Garden by Barbara Samitier MSGD

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DESIGN TRENDS CLIMATE CHANGE GARDENING Gardening for a changing climate is set to be a key trend for 2019. Designer Sue Townsend MSGD says she is creating more ecological gardens to cope with the extreme weather conditions experienced in the UK in recent years. Her advice is to plant the right plants for the conditions of each garden, to store water and to allow excess water to be collected then dissipated through the soil. Joe Perkins MSGD agrees, saying he frequently designs planting schemes that are drought-resistant and has noticed that his clients are less inclined to pamper plants with stateof-the- art irrigation systems because they feel it is more environmentally responsible to use plants which can look fend for themselves. Garden by Barbara Samitier MSGD

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Both Darren Hawkes and Barbara Samitier MSGD think the colourful approach to interiors will be creeping into the garden in 2019. Darren Hawkes predicts the arrival of bold print, clashing colours and the inclusion of large leaved plants in our gardens. He thinks we should be “taking kitsch in to the garden” by introducing bedding plants in bright coloured planters or letting Pompon Dahlias take centre stage. While Barbara Samitier MSGD expects industrial and reclaimed materials and encaustic tiles to be used more and more in urban gardens to compliment the growing interior trends.

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FEATURE one choice for garden boundaries next year. Jon Sims MSGD of Alladio Sims echoes this saying: “we will see a move towards more natural, less manicured gardens, which we create mixing strong architectural styles with an abundance of naturalistic planting. COLOUR VIBRANT HOT COLOUR According to Sue Townsend MSGD sizzling jewel colours are set to make a return to our gardens in 2019. Sue

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predicts vibrant, hot colours combined with sultry purples and blues, while Barbara Samitier MSGD expects to see a move away from the blue and pink colour palette that has become so familiar in our gardens in recent years. She says: ”‘Don’t be surprised to see a shift towards orange and even yellow which has taken a back seat in many gardens of late”

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TEENAGE HANG-OUTS Karen Rogers thinks the growing demand for teenage hang-outs in gardens will gain momentum in 2019. Karen designs these gardens with secluded garden buildings or separate seating areas featuring outdoor fire pits or fireplaces. She says: “these spaces require clever screening from neighbours as well as good lighting and planting that absorbs as much noise as possible.” Joe Perkins MSGD expects the trend for fire pits, outdoor kitchens and other lifestyle accessories will to continue way into the new year as we still want our gardens to be a setting for shared experiences with friends and family. WILD AND LOOSE Nature is coming to the fore in 2019 says Louise HarrisonHolland MSGD of Blue Tulip Garden Design and we will see on-going support for wildlife corridors in the wider landscape, especially around the survival of our native hedgehog, whose numbers have plummeted in the past years. Louise says: “the move toward a slightly looser, wilder style of garden design will help support this initiative.” She predicts hedging will become the number

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Subdued colour palette with splashes of colour by Jon Sims MSGD

Designer Jon Sims MSGD expects the rise of porcelain in garden design, means it won’t be long before the demand for indoor colour creeps outdoors. He envisages a move away from using replica stone in the garden and an increase in colour choice and pattern in hard landscape materials. For a garden that suggests luxury, Joe Perkins MSGD recommends combining red and purple alongside greys and blue-greys in plant foliage. He too is seeing a trend in younger garden enthusiasts looking to style their outside space as they would an indoor room, using bright coloured accessories or furniture. Joe cautions that simplicity and repetition are the key for success here. LANDSCAPE MATERIALS CRAZY PAVING Crazy paving, charred timbers and gabion walls are all expected to dominate in 2019. Sue Townsend MSGD says ‘“I never thought I would say this, but crazy paving and stepping stones using large irregular slabs - the bigger the

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better – are making a come-back.” Sue also foresees the continued popularity of porcelain paving which she says looks like real stone but due to its low moisture absorption has a non-slip quality which is really useful in shady areas and around swimming pools.

PLANTING WILD AND PERENNIAL MEADOWS Lots of designers have been experimenting with wildflower and perennial meadows in 2018 and this trend is set to continue into the new year. The good news is you don’t need a large plot to incorporate them into your garden as Sue Townsend MSGD explains: “I’ve really enjoyed creating small-medium sized meadows in many of the gardens I have designed this year. The most exciting venture was sowing my first perennial meadow. It will take a few years to establish properly but my clients are loving watching it develop. In a few years, it will provide interest from April to late November with relatively little maintenance.” The sentiment is echoed by Louise Harrison-Holland MSGD who expects planting to have a looser, less clipped feel to it and gardens to appear slightly wilder in 2019. She says: “This wilder style has been helped along by the increasing use of instant wildflower meadows. I see designers trying to recreate this look with a mix of herbaceous perennials and grasses that have a more permanent structure, helped by the increasing use of shrubs in planting borders.” Louise also predicts that rather than en-masse block planting of a small number of plant types, designers will be working with a greater number of varieties creating a much looser style of planting. www.sgd.org.uk

LOG WALLS AND MULTIPLE METALS Barbara Samitier confesses to being obsessed with log walls, saying “They can act as a feature wall, a boundary or a screen while providing a necessary habitat for insects and a wide range of wildlife” She also expects we will be seeing more metal in the garden as “it is such a versatile material that lends itself to so many applications.” Barbara is designing metal arches and pergolas for many of her current projects. She has incorporated metal walkways, mirrored stainless steel and perforated Corten steel in her gardens for walls and pergola roofs. GABION WALLS Both Louise Harrison-Holland MSGD and Barbara Samitier MSGD are introducing more gabion-style walls and structures into their garden design. Louise predicts that stone work will be used in a less structured way in 2019 and when used vertically will be more like a ‘rubble’ stone, but softened with planting. She says: “I have noticed a move away from stark modernism towards a style that still retains a strong geometry but is tempered with a choice of materials in softer tones.” EXTERNAL MDF Prepare to see more charred timber cladding in gardens this year. Jon Sims MSGD has been experimenting with Shou-Sugi-Ban and is also introducing rough shutter-faced concrete into his projects. He foresees more designers using external MDF in garden designs as it offer numerous options in terms of colour and unusual shapes.... and durability too.

Planting by Sue Townsend MSGD

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