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Editor’s letter On page 20, wood chipper manufactures Timberwolf help to unravel the latest government legislation on engine emissions for non-mobile machinery, which was released in January this year. In this article Timberwolf brings clarity to the changes and dispels the myth that diesel powered machines could no longer be used. Finally with the RHS garden shows still in full swing, we take a look at the winners at this year's Hampton Court Garden Festival which drew around 130,000 visitors.

Football fan or not, anyone would be hard pushed not to be impressed by the facilities at Tottenham Hotspur FC. The premier league opened its groundbreaking £850 million stadium, which boasts a retractable pitch and sunken artificial pitch so that it can host American football games, earlier this year to the applause of fans worldwide. But the White Hart Lane venue is not all the club (and the players) can be proud of - the training facilities at Enfield are not to be sniffed at. The 77 acre site has 15 perfectly manicured pitches, maintained by the groundscare team. It was on one of these pitches that I joined fellow members of the press and groundscare staff from local schools and sports grounds to witness the unveiling of the latest INFINICUT® SM34 Rotary Mower by Cub Cadet by Head of MTD Speciality Products UK, John Coleman. Full report on page 45.

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Cover Story: Rigby Taylor’s Euroflor urban meadow flower at Kent-based stately home Hever Castle

HAMPTON COUR PALACE GARDENT FESTIVAL REVIEW

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SALTEX Innovation award returns for 2019 Entries to the SALTEX 2019 Innovation Award are now open for all SALTEX exhibitors to take part – allowing show visitors the chance to witness a stellar line-up of brand new products and services that are pushing the boundaries in groundscare innovation at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31. All of the submitted entries are evaluated by an independent panel of judges before a final shortlist is devised. The finalists are then given an opportunity to impress judges and visitors in a seminar theatre on the first day of SALTEX as representatives from each company take to the stage to deliver product presentations. Entering the award is an unmissable opportunity for exhibitors as every innovation is featured on the SALTEX website and in the official show guide. The worthy winner will be presented with the coveted award at the

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Seed specialist joins Limagrain UK Limagrain UK announces the appointment of Sam Horner as its new amenity seed specialist covering the south of England.

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Sam has been involved in the sports turf industry for more than 20 years and brings with him a wealth of experience. Sam first became familiar sports turf maintenance while at Gloucester Rugby. He went on to study sports turf at college and after graduating landed a job at Tewkesbury Park Golf Club. There he quickly rose through the ranks to deputy course manager before accepting the position of golf course manager at Gloucester Golf Club. In 2015 Sam took on a sales and marketing role within the amenity industry but continued to ‘work on the tools’ by offering match-day support for the grounds staff at Gloucester Rugby. Commenting on his new position at Limagrain UK, Sam says: “It was a very easy decision – all the way through the process I knew that if I was offered the job then I was absolutely going to take it.” “Limagrain is an outstanding company, in terms of its product portfolio and its reputation – the way it conducts itself is very professional. It has always been a leading company in the industry working at the very high end of sports turf and opportunities like this do not come along very often – I was always going to take it.” Sam will be offering technical advice and full support on products such as Limagrain’s leading brands of MM and Designer grass seeds and Colour Splash amenity flower mixtures. • www.lgseeds.co.uk/mm

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APL WorldSkills 2019 final national heat announced Heats for the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) WorldSkills Landscaping competition took place throughout May and June for the landscapers of the future to compete for their place in the final national heat, which took place at the end of July at Myerscough College. Taking part were competitors from College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Gadd Brothers Trees and Landscapes, Highgrove Landscaping Ltd, Myerscough College, Reaseheath College, Warwickshire College - Pershore College, Wiltshire College and Writtle University College. The competitors selected from over 30 shortlisted entrants had three tasks to complete at the heats. These were completed over the course of a day in timed sessions and were marked on the quality of their work, attention to detail and work practice including health and safety. Tasks included building a decked timber frame within two hours, followed by a block paving exercise to specification, finishing off with a plant identification test. All marked against some very exact scoring sheets and where appropriate millimetre tolerances. Fourteen finalists then went on to Myerscough College for the national final heat. Here, they took part in industry led training sessions alongside building test pieces, including tests on paving, disc cutting, setting out and a plant ident.

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The test pieces directly assessed the competitors on what they had been taught, focusing on the latest developments and innovations in the industry. There were also be theory lessons, extra training and information given with industry representatives on setting out, pricing & procurement over the three days. The national final will once again be held at WorldSkills UK Live at the NEC Birmingham from the 21-23 November.

Horticruitment UK Ltd marks its 30th anniversary this year In 1989 Horticruitment UK was born and was the first agency to provide a specialist recruitment service for the horticultural industry. Originally set up to serve the garden centre and nursery Ruth Bolam, Commercial sectors the business quickly and Operations Director, established itself as one of the Hortirecruitment leading recruiters within the industry. It has since successfully developed include all aspects of the landscaping sector.

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Today, Horticruitment UK Ltd is led by Ruth Bolam, Commercial and Operations Director. Quality not quantity continues to be the primary focus, to have quality positions with quality candidates to match. Support staff including personnel in marketing, finance and administration together with experienced consultants who have first-hand experience working in the horticultural industry. Says Ruth Bolam: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Horticruitment celebrates its 30th birthday this year which we are extremely proud of and are working hard to ensure the business does not simply exist but thrives in the years to come!â&#x20AC;? www.horticruitment.com

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GIMA award winners revealed The winners of the 39th annual Gardening Industry Manufacturing Association (GIMA) awards were announced at a glittering black-tie event at Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales in early July. The pinnacle of the garden retail industry’s calendar, the event brought together manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures, to celebrate the deserving winners.

Primeur with its Tierra Verde Recycled Rubber Planters walked away with the GIMA Sword of Excellence, while Smart Garden Products scooped the GCA Supplier of the Year. It was a double whammy for Smart Garden Products as they were also awarded the Gardenex Export Achievement Award. Treadstone Products, Vitax, Westland, Hozelock, Gardena, E P Barrus, Chesneys Ltd, Farplants, Forest Garden, and RSW International Limited complete the winner’s roster in 2019. GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall, says: “I would like to extend my congratulations to all of the winners. This year we have a really exciting and varied selection of winners, including some new and emerging brands, together showcasing the best innovation, products and services available to the garden retail market today. It’s great to see so much variety, and I’m sure you will agree when I say that the calibre of winners has far exceeded expectations, with each highly deserving of their award.”

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Technical manager appointed at Headland Amenity To support its continued investment, growth and increase in sales, Headland Amenity has announced the appointment of Peter Blackaby as Regional Technical Manager for the Eastern counties. The role will see Peter working closely with turf managers to deliver Headland’s customer-focused, practical approach to nutritional management. Peter has held a number of Greenkeeper and Course Manager positions throughout his career, building up a wealth of knowledge on the tools and techniques required to maintain top quality playing surfaces. More recently he has worked independently as a franchisee of a lawn care company, where he gained invaluable experience of conducting site visits and working together with clients on the structuring of a ground’s improvement programme. On joining Headland Amenity, Peter says: “When I saw

the position come up, I just had to go for it – it presented a fantastic opportunity to join, in my opinion, one of the leading innovators in the fine and sports turf industry. I have used Headland products through most of my Peter Blackaby, Headland Amenity career and have always Regional Technical Manager for Eastern counties. found them to achieve fantastic results. I am excited to be returning to the sector I enjoy the most and look forward to sharing my knowledge with faces old and new, helping them to achieve their objectives.”

Durabunker signs up as BIGGA’s latest Education Supporter Bunker design and construction specialist Durabunker Ltd has pledged its commitment to members of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) after becoming the association’s latest education supporter. Durabunker Ltd is a market leader in the construction of high performance, low maintenance bunkers with a growing international portfolio and a product line that includes patented synthetic bunker edge technology and multiple bunker liners. Durbunker Ltd also offers flexible installation models, full contractor services and structured training courses. In its new capacity as education supporter for BIGGA, Durabunker will help provide valuable professional development opportunities for BIGGA members. Durabunker director Rhydian Lewis says: “Since first bringing the Synthetic Bunker Edge to market in 2010, I have

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had the pleasure to meet and work with so many genuinely friendly and supportive characters in the greenkeeping industry. It still amazes how professional and knowledgeable greenkeepers are and how much of a challenge many of them face in their working lives. It’s a tough gig and I’m constantly impressed at how they rise to that challenge. “Having spent a large part of my career in training and education, I remain passionate about the benefits that lifelong learning brings to any profession. Given I now make my living through the help of greenkeepers across the UK and beyond, it seemed the right time for Durabunker Ltd to commit to supporting BIGGA by becoming an education partner. We are all looking forward to working more closely with BIGGA and to supporting the industry that is the lifeblood of our company’s success.” BIGGA Business Development Manager Lauren Frazer says: “Durabunker is a dynamic and modern company that is bringing innovative new methods of construction into the golf industry. I’m delighted that Rhydian and the rest of the team are so eager to engage with BIGGA members to develop the opportunities we are able to offer to further raise standards across the golf course maintenance industry.” To find out more visit www.bigga.org.uk/supplier/ durabunker-ltd.htm

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BALI’s LISS/CSCS SmartCard scheme announces plans to withdraw all Industry Accreditation cards by 2024

Do you work in the commercial land-based industry? Looking to upskill your own workforce? Trouble accessing certain live commercial sites? The Land-based Industry Skills Scheme (LISS) and Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is a jointly managed scheme (LISS/CSCS) administered by the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) and enables you to work on live commercial land-based/construction sites. The scheme recognises qualifications and training experience, in turn improving employment prospects and enabling the ability to tender for commercial work that requires a LISS/CSCS SmartCard. LISS/CSCS is administered by the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). It is a standalone scheme but is also a requirement of the National Highways Sector Scheme 18 (Land-based). For all full operational SmartCard levels, the minimum requirement is the ROLO Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness Course and the CITB Touch Screen Test appropriate to your SmartCard level. Please note for the Modular Paving industry only the CITB Touch Screen Test appropriate to your SmartCard level is required. For several years the strategic direction of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has focused on ensuring that all applicants can demonstrate the achievement of a nationally recognised construction related qualification. With the withdrawal of the Construction Related

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Watch Your Back! Sunshine! Michelle Baker, Chief Executive Officer of the Melanoma Fund, reminds those who regulary work outdoors to protect their skin this summer The Melanoma Fund recently launched A BCC may look like a small ‘pearly’ bump, its Watch Your Back! sun protection similar to a flesh-coloured mole or a pimple campaign. that doesn’t go away. They can look dark, Aimed at professional and amateur shiny pink or appear in the form of red gardeners it is backed by three horticultural patches that are slightly scaly, which can organisations and celebrity gardeners bleed easily. including David Domoney, Adam Frost and 2. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the ll-r: Mr Sam Orkar (Melanoma Surgeon) David Alan Titchmarsh. It has reached 370 major second most common type of skin cancer. It Stevens (BBC Garden Designer), Caroline Notcutt garden centres this summer and as part of the has a similar growth pattern and treatment (Vice Chair Notcutts), Dr Tony Buckland (Skin Cancer Expert), Michelle Baker (CEO of the cause, family-owned garden centre group, outcome to a BCC but is more likely to spread Melanoma Fund) and Mark Lane (BBC Gardener) Notcutts is displaying educational posters and to other parts of the body if left untreated. It sun protection merchandise across its 18 centres in the UK. can appear as flat, scaly skin patches, open sores, raised red lumps or Says Caroline Notcutt, Vice Chairman of Notcutts: “It’s important look like a wart. While some have crusty, bloody or oozing patches, that gardeners are aware of the dangers of sun exposure and the this type of skin cancer can also resemble mostly normal skin. long-term damage it can cause. Over 90% of UV rays can also pass 3. Melanoma is less common than the others and is a very through light cloud, so it’s vital to cover up and apply sunscreen difference type of skin cancer. It can grow quickly and therefore even on overcast days.” needs to be treated as early as possible. It develops from melanocytes that start to grow and divide more quickly than usual, The facts and spread into the surrounding surface layers of skin. When they A jump in Melanoma incidence has been recorded in all ages, rising grow out of control, they can look like a dark spot or an unusualfrom the eighth to the fifth most common cancer in the UK. It's looking mole. also the second most common cancer in young adults, with rates If not detected early, these cells can grow down into the layers increasing by 70 per cent since in 25 to 49-year-olds since the 1990s. of the skin, reaching your blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, Too much exposure to sun can accelerate ageing of skin as it allowing easy access to other parts of the body including the becomes dehydrated and wrinkly. Other affects include age spots, lungs, kidneys and brain, making melanoma very hard to treat. spider veins and dry spots, in the form of solar keratosis which litter the skin, creating an uneven texture. Creating habits However skin damage is avoidable – the key is learning The most common sign of skin cancer is a ‘change’ of an existing to use protection from a young age – although it is never mole or lesion or a new one. Try to get into the habit of checking too late to start. Melanoma Consultant at Queen Victoria how your skin looks and feels so that you immediately notice any Hospital, East Grinstead, Sussex, Sam Orkar explains: “I see differences. In addition follow this advice. skin that is ravaged by the long-term effects of the sun, but Apply SPF30+ sunscreen to all exposed areas 20 minutes before as this happens over so a period of 30 plus years, many do you go outdoors. Remember ears, hands back of neck and back of not realise it could have been avoided and that their skin legs, as these are usually forgotten. need not resemble leather. Do not expose virgin skin – keep your shirt on and shoulders “When it comes to skin cancer, the highest levels of mortality are covered. in men over the age of 50 who tended to ignore sun protection or Wear a wide brimmed hat to protect scalp, ears and back of check their skin, leading to a later diagnosis.” neck – prime sites for skin cancer There are three main types of skin cancer: Re-apply sunscreen every few hours, especially if you are prone 1. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) - accounts for around 75% of skin to sweating cancers in the UK. Most are very slow-growing and rarely spread to Check your skin for moles or lesions that have changed, other parts of the body, but if left untreated they may spread into itch or bleed. If worried, visit your GP immediately. the deeper layers of the skin and sometimes to the bones. For more information visit www.watchyourback.co.uk

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FEATURE

Stage V Legislation: Unravelling the myths Timberwolf, specialists in the manufacture of professional wood chippers, uncover the myths of recent Stage V legislation for non-road mobile machinery In January this year (2019), the introduction of new government legislation to reduce engine emissions saw much speculation and misinformation in the arboriculture industry. A number of ‘myths’ were soon in circulation, with many believing that diesel powered wood chippers could no longer be used or purchased due to the new rules, known as ‘Stage V’, affecting non-road mobile machinery, including wood chippers. This is wrong. As the UK’s leading manufacturer of professional wood chippers, Timberwolf sought to bring clarity to these changes through the launch of its All the Facts, #NoOmissions campaign. Timberwolf’s campaign reassured those working in the arboriculture industry that pre-Stage V diesel wood chippers above 25HP, including its best-selling sub750kg wood chipper TW 230DHB, could still be used and traded after the implementation of the new rules. Through the publication of an easy-to-read White Paper and informative graphics across industry media

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and Timberwolf’s social platforms, the campaign ensured the facts surrounding the legislation were made clear and accessible to everyone. Timberwolf Product Marketing Manager, Antony Alexander says: “It’s over six months since we launched our ‘All the Facts, #NoOmissions’ campaign and the feedback has been really interesting. We’ve received lots of positive comments from the industry and it was great to answer questions and hear lots of conversations about the legislation at this year’s ARB Show. “Whilst it’s helped a lot, we’re still finding that some are unsure what Stage V means, so we’re working really hard to support people in understanding the impact. Stage V is by no means the end of diesel. Pre-Stage V engines, that were manufactured before January this year, can be sold for many months to come. Also, if anyone owns a diesel powered wood chipper already, they can continue to use it as they always have. “It’s certainly changed our industry and has presented a big challenge to manufacturers, but it is also an opportunity for innovation within our industry. We’re using our vast engineering expertise to develop a new range of Stage V compliant machines that will deliver unrivalled performance and change the face of the industry.” Timberwolf’s years of industry experience has enabled them to prepare in depth for the implementation of Stage V, with customers at the core of their plans. From 1st January 2019, the new legislation required engine manufacturers to cease production of pre-Stage V engines. However, it allowed 18 months for these engines to be installed in to products and placed on the market. As a result, Timberwolf invested in a significant number of pre-Stage V, 35HP Kubota diesel engines, an industry favourite due to its reliability, power and efficiency. This means the current range of diesel Timberwolf wood chippers will be available while stocks last; offering end users a level of choice unrivalled by any wood chipper manufacturer in the UK market. Antony Alexander said: “We have planned differently to other manufacturers. Through listening to customers, we know they want to keep buying machines using the

FEATURE 35HP Kubota diesel engines, operating at full power, ahead of the legislation change. “As a result, we have invested in a considerable number of pre-Stage V engines to meet this demand. “At the same time, our engineers are working to develop a new range of Stage V-compliant products which, when released, will be unrivalled in power and strength with no compromise on performance.” Timberwolf is renowned for offering the widest choice of diesel and petrol wood chippers on the market, designed and manufactured in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, to meet the diverse needs of modern arborists. “We work hard to ensure Timberwolf products and customer service are at the forefront of our industry,

offering power, strength and support that no other manufacturer can,” says Antony Alexander. “Put simply, Timberwolf is more than a machine. When purchasing a Timberwolf product, customers are investing in over 30 years of industry experience and engineering excellence, and they have the peace of mind that our network of dealers and trained technicians are available to provide support wherever they are in the UK.” To date, Timberwolf has manufactured more than 13,500 machines from their purpose-built facility, in Stowmarket, Suffolk, using the best available production and quality control techniques. Customers are also supported by Timberwolf’s three year warranty and a UK-wide dealer network, with more than 250 trained Timberwolf technicians operating from 38 depots across the country.

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BALI UPDATE

BALI National Landscape Awards breaking records in 2019

The British Association of Landscaping Industries’ (BALI) prestigious landscaping awards returns on December 6th, 2019 to the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. In the lead up to the event the National Landscape Awards expert Adjudication Panel, led by John Melmoe, will be judging 145 entries in 2019, a record number for BALI for the past 10 years. This year also sees the highest number BALI National Landscape Awards 2018.jpegof first-time entrants submitting projects into the awards, proving that the largest landscaping awards in Europe still succeed in entering the history books 43 years on. Since the Awards were brought back in house in 2018, the team at BALI Landscape House have been working hard to market and promote the benefits of winning a prestigious BALI National Landscape Award to more than 900 registered members. There are now more registered

contractors, registered designers, registered affiliate and international members entering since 2009 when the alltime record of 146 entries was achieved. The adjudicators are currently visiting applicable entries and will continue to do so through to final deliberations at BALI Landscape House at the end of August, with this year’s winners announced early September. The host of this year’s prestigious event is sport and lifestyle presenter Mark Durden-Smith who will be take the reins following a recent back catalogue of famous faces including Gyles Brandreth, Steph McGovern and most recently Dan Walker. Mark is most well-known to sports fans for anchoring ITV’s Premiership and World Cup rugby coverage, as well as cookery programmes and morning magazine shows. Tickets for the event are on sale from Monday 12 August.

To book your place at this year's highly anticipated event, to be held on Friday 6 December at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London visit www.baliawards.co.uk Ticket Prices Individual Place - £175.00 (early bird), £195 (full price) Table of 10 - £1,550.00 (early bird), £1,750.00 (full price) Table of 12 - £1,860.00 (early bird), £2,100.00 Drinks Reception - 11am Luncheon & Awards - 12pm Close - 5pm Dress code - Business attire For more details contact Leah Brookes on 02475 185613 or leah.brookes@bali.org.uk

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ARBORICULTURE

Timberwolf recognised among ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ The UK’s leading manufacturer of professional wood chippers, Timberwolf, has been recognised as one of the ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ in the London Stock Exchange Group’s 2019 Report. The annual report celebrates the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) over the past three years, with companies representing over 40 sectors and spanning every region of the country included in the prestigious list. Stowmarket based Timberwolf was selected among a group of five businesses nationwide to represent the engineering and manufacturing sector, while also being highlighted as a leader within the manufacturing sector. Timberwolf produces Europe’s best-selling sub 750kg wood chipper series – the TW 230PAHB and TW 230DHB – from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Suffolk. These two machines have contributed significantly to Timberwolf’s large growth in the UK and Europe, with sales increasing by 256% since 2013. Chris Perry, Managing Director at Timberwolf, said: “Everyone at Timberwolf works incredibly hard to deliver unbeatable power and performance from every machine so it is a real boost for the whole team. We have grown considerably in both size and sales over the past few years, so are very proud to cement that growth with recognition on the national stage.”

In the ever-evolving arboriculture industry Timberwolf has stood out through its drive to constantly improve machinery, using new technology combined with over 30 years of industry engineering experience, and is the UK’s leading manufacturer of professional wood chippers. As well as producing market leading products, Timberwolf provides unrivalled customer service and industry expertise. Following the introduction of the Government’s Stage V engine emissions legislation, Timberwolf launched its ‘All the Facts, #NoOmissions’ campaign, which helped educate the industry on the implications of the new regulations. www.timberwolf-uk.com.

Doosan High Track Excavators at Forestry Contractor S Richardson Contracting Limited, based in Langholm in Dumfriesshire in Scotland, has purchased eight new Doosan DX160LC-5 HT 16 tonne High Track Crawler Excavators for work on the company’s forestry contracts throughout Scotland and North England. The new Doosan High Track Excavators were supplied by James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), the Authorised Dealer for the Doosan Heavy range in the South West and Borders regions, as well as the central-belt of Scotland as far as Argyle and Bute and the county of Cumbria in Northern England. Company owner, Simon Richardson, comments: “The Doosan High Track design allows us to easily negotiate tree stumps and other obstacles in forests, traversing sites much

more easily and not having to move/remove the amount of material we had to in the past.” The DX160LC-5 HT excavator combines the upper structure from Doosan’s DX140LC-5 14 tonne model with a heavier-duty 18 tonne class high track undercarriage, increasing the ground clearance from 410 mm in the DX140LC-5 to an impressive 615 mm. In its standard configuration, the digging depth of the DX160LC-5 HT is 5355 mm, the digging height is 8940 mm and the digging reach is 8080 mm. Simon Richardson added: “Unlike our previous excavators which were specially modified, the Doosan DX160LC-5 HTs are purpose built machines for the forestry and rough terrain

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ARBORICULTURE work we undertake. We initially tried out a DX160LC-5 HT from Gordons and it performed really well and our operators liked the machine. So it was an easy decision to purchase more of them, particularly when they are part of the excellent package offered by Gordons combining reliable service and maintenance with their fast response.” Doosan also offers the larger DX180LC-5 HT High Track model, which is an enhanced version of the company’s DX180LC-5 excavator, incorporating a reinforced structure and a carefully re-engineered, high performance braking system, offering the same ground clearance of 615 mm as the DX160LC-5 HT, compared to 460 mm in the standard DX180LC-5. The DX160LC-5 HT and DX180LC-5 HT are powered by the Perkins 1204F engine, which combines reduced fuel consumption with the power and torque of larger engines with a smaller displacement. The Perkins 1204F engine provides an output of 81.6 kW (109 HP) and 94.9 kW (127

HP) at 2000 rpm, respectively, in the DX160LC-5 HT and DX180LC-5 HT. For more information about Doosan construction equipment visit: www.doosanequipment.eu

Isuzus are perfectly made for Maydencroft’s growing business… In recent times, specialist arboriculture and land management company Maydencroft Ltd has developed a preference for Isuzu trucks, following the successful performance of its first two Isuzu 7.5 tonne rigids and two Isuzu Grafter 3.5 tonne rigids. “Overall, our first Isuzu trucks have given us a really solid performance to date, but we have been particularly impressed by the towing capability of the 3.5 tonne Grafters, together with their manoeuvrability, light weight and amazing payload. This combination makes them perfect for our job,” said Tom Williams, managing director, Maydencroft Ltd.

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The latest two Isuzu N35.125 Grafter Green rigids have been specified with specialist Arb tipper bodies, but also include tool and equipment lockers. “Arboriculture applications have become synonymous with the Isuzu Grafter Green as its overall performance and towing capability makes it an ideal vehicle for this type of application. The growing numbers of Isuzu trucks in the Maydencroft fleet is testament to the successful performance of the vehicles so far,” says Richard Waterworth, Head of Sales, Isuzu Truck UK. For more information visit: www.isuzutruck.co.uk

MOWERS

The driving force in zero-turn mowers For the professional operator, a machine that does the work in half the time of a conventional lawn tractor has to be a major consideration. This potential to increase productivity is one of the driving forces behind the growth in popularity of zero-turn mowers in the UK. The Zenith 60 is the latest zero-turn in the Ariens range. Powered by the reliable Kawasaki FX730V 726cc engine, the Zenith has a forward speed of 8.5mph (13.7kph) for fast mowing. Cutting the grass at speed combined with total manoeuvrability gets the job done faster, without compromising a quality finish. Easy steering levers allow the operator to drive, brake, steer and spin on the spot. Negotiating around objects has never been easier. At the end of the mowing row an operator

can effortlessly turn 180º, saving time and without going over already cut grass. The Zenith’s large 152cm (60”) cutting deck makes another contribution to greater productivity. Built with 10-gauge steel its 14cm (5.5”) depth provides optimal airflow in all mowing conditions. The foot-operated deck lift system provides effortless adjustments between 15 cutting positions in 6.35mm (¼”) increments with a vertical pin selection. The Constant Belt Tension System ensures the correct tension, minimising wear and heat while providing enhanced belt life with minimal adjustments. The Zenith features an industryleading frame design with large tubular frame rails as a backbone to support the machine loads. The frame is fitted with a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) as standard. To keep the operator comfortable through the day the high backed, ergonomically designed, padded seat not only reduces user fatigue, it also helps to absorb the impact on uneven surfaces. The Zenith 60 comes with a two-year commercial warranty or three-year residential warranty.

Dennis PRO 34R tops the wish-list at Warwick Duncan Toon, Grounds Manager for Warwick Independent Schools Foundation, says that when he heard rumours about the new Dennis PRO 34R rotary mower, he added it to his wish-list straight away. Warwick School, Warwick Junior School, King’s High School and Warwick Preparatory School are justly proud of their sporting success, including national awards, and the ability to provide all its pupils the opportunity to play their chosen sport. Essential to their achievements are high quality and well-maintained sports pitches. Therefore, the Foundation has recently made additional investments in its grounds in a bid to ensure the very finest sporting facilities. “I had heard rumours about this new machine which was set to be a game changer and Dennis was always on my wish-list because I know they manufacture reliable machinery,” says Duncan. “I arranged a demonstration as soon as I could and based on what I saw I knew I just had to have one. I was amazed with how well built it was – it was robust and the finish was fantastic.” The PRO 34R was first introduced to the industry at SALTEX 2017 with the sole purpose of gathering feedback from potential end users. Over the course of the next 12 months, the mower was refined and developed based on the input from the groundsmen who would eventually be using

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it. The latest PRO 34R was unveiled at SALTEX 2018. The Dennis PRO 34R is a 34” (860mm) rotary mower which has been designed to help groundsmen achieve an aesthetically pleasing appearance and desired playing surface. It is ideal for sports pitches and lawns producing the enviable ‘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 best feature about the PRO 34R is the presentation and the incredibly fast clean-ups. We use it to clean the pitch up after rugby matches and also after training sessions and the brush on the front is a big bonus as it enables you to really get into the sward. “You’re achieving two key maintenance tasks with it – you are cleaning up all the debris and you are also getting that amazing finish. I’m really impressed with it.

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HARDSCAPER FEATURE

Concrete by design: Making a statement in the garden Updating or re-designing a garden can be an exciting prospect for customers, yet it seems that a simple patio with weatherproof chairs and portable grill just won’t do the trick anymore. People want a comfortable spot to connect with family and friends that replicates, and in many cases exceeds, the comfort of their indoor gathering spots. But where does the customer start? Sandra Higginson, Technical Advisor at Tarmac Cement, discusses how landscapers can help their clients achieve their ideal outdoor space Talking trends Modern and visually appealing, with qualities of strength, durability and affordability, concrete is seeing a new wave of usage and innovation in outdoor spaces. Innovation in moulding and setting techniques have boosted its versatility, with many landscapers using the material in unexpected and unusual ways. The hard-wearing material blends well with surrounding nature while many different types of concrete can be applied in a variety of finishes to suit an array of shapes, styles and designs. Importantly, concrete is relatively inexpensive, and it can endure extreme weather without cracking and scratching, as well as provide strong resistance against moisture, mould or pests. Bringing the inside out People talk about bringing the outside in, but when deciding on garden furniture and layout, it’s time to bring the inside out. A trend now, is to make an outdoor space as inviting as the interior by turning the garden into a stylish entertaining hub for friends and family. More than just adding a garden sofa, landscapers are beginning to explore the different ways they can add value to their customers’ alfresco aspirations with concrete worktops, furniture and accessories. Fuelled by a rising trend in outdoor kitchens, installing a concrete worktop is a sure-fire way to infuse a stylish aesthetic into your client’s garden. The worktop doesn’t need to appear cold or industrial, concrete can complement almost any style of garden, the key is to suggest adding other warmer, natural textures like fabric or wood to keep it from feeling too austere. Adding inserts or inlays is a great way to personalise a concrete workstation. Whether its small stones, pieces of glass or other materials that are mixed throughout the

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concrete, these can all contribute to a stylish and livable outdoor landscape. However, as concrete worktops are generally long, slender, thin beams, it’s critical to use a product with sufficient workability, aggregate grading and strength such as Tarmac Blue Circle High Strength concrete (40N).

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The brick barbeque The classic brick barbeque is a firm favourite in the summertime, yet it doesn’t need to come with a hefty price tag. Simple to build and use, a brick barbeque can be an attractive addition to any patio area, without the added worry of rusting or breakage to metals. Simply build a solid foundation, mark out the brickwork area and prepare a mortar to lay the bricks. Using a prebagged, ready to use mortar mix such as Tarmac Blue Circle Quality Assured Mortar, simplifies the task even further, requiring only the addition of clean water. The perfect patio As mentioned above, concrete offers permanence, durability and is also relatively inexpensive, but more than that, it’s

HARDSCAPER FEATURE a material that can set apart an exterior space from the mundane to an attractive and contemporary space. As landscapers know, of all the materials available to build patios, concrete is the most traditional yet versatile choice. It can be smooth, clean, can be cast and formed into curved or complex geometric shapes, and, with the addition of colour, tints and finishes can become anything other than the classic light grey. Of course, many landscapers can just pour a simple concrete slab, but if they want to create a patio which boasts a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and textures, without creating a set of moulds or concrete stamps it’s a good idea to use paving slabs.

specially selected sand and cement for use under patio paving slabs. It also comes in 20kg weatherproof, tear resistant packaging to reduce wastage on site. No patio is complete without pointing in between the paving slabs. Often, these joints can be the first casualty of ground movement and external pressure, so if you do not wish to gauge and mix your own mortar products, it’s crucial to suggest a weather resistant and durable mortar. A good example is Tarmac Blue Circle Quality Assured Mortar which comes in 20kg weatherproof bags and, importantly for smaller projects, is also available in conveniently sized 5kg and 10kg re-sealable tubs. Additional jobs Not all landscaping projects are determined by the bigger jobs. Something as simple as checking for unstable fence posts or empty joints between paving slabs can keep a garden in shape during summer.

Laying the patio

Big or small, an area of paving – stone, concrete, brick, geometric or even modern irregular layouts – can look great and provide an excellent centerpiece for an outdoor area. For this reason, it’s important for landscapers to utilise the most appropriate products and materials that can aid in the construction of a strong, sound and level patio. Hardscapes can often be high-traffic areas, therefore its important the patio has the required attributes to handle extra foot traffic and provide resistance to weathers year-round. A pre-packed ready to use product such as Tarmac Blue Circle Slablayer is a suitable choice for bedding slabs and overcomes many problems relating to site mixing. These include correctly gauging the mix; the use of excess water and the addition of other inappropriate materials, that can result in reduced strength, increased permeability and reduced durability of the hardened mortar bed. With improved quality and consistency, high quality products such as Tarmac Blue Circle Slablayer contain

Quick set for fence posts

For unbalanced fence posts, use a quick setting, no mix concrete product, such as Tarmac Blue Circle Postcrete. Bury the post below the ground, then simply fill the hole one third with clean water and pour in the Postcrete evenly around the post until dry powder is visible on the surface. The Postcrete will set in as little as 10 minutes. Clearly, the creative possibilities of concrete are expanding, and builders have the opportunity to use concrete in original and inventive ways. Yet, whether it’s a glamourous alfresco job or routine garden maintenance, using the right cement and concrete products can be crucial to maintaining a functional outdoor space.

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

Hever Castle to sell ready-made Euroflor packs thanks to positive reponse from visitors to the attraction As a result of the “fantastic success” of its displays of Rigby Taylor’s Euroflor urban meadow flower seed mixes, Kent-based stately home Hever Castle has not only expanded the total area planted this year to more than 5,000 m2, but it has also launched a retail scheme where ‘ready-to-sow’ flower seed kits are available for purchase by visitors. The meadow flower project on the 400-acre estate, which includes an adjoining golf course, was initiated last year by Hever Castle Golf Club’s head greenkeeper Rob Peers to “encourage visitors to both the golf course and the estate to fully enjoy and be immersed by and engaged with the complete site”. He says the project “has been an overwhelming success” with the nine meadow areas – throughout the castle grounds and on areas of the golf course – which feature a wide range of flower species, attracting laudatory comments: • A social media frenzy of visitor photos, plus local and national press coverage; • An endless stream of appreciative comments from

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visitors, as well as from Hever Castle staff and proprietors; and • Numerous requests (from visitors) asking how they can achieve similar displays of the eye-catching colours and wonderful scents. The Euroflor seed mixes (from Top Green, the largest seed producer in Europe) were selected in terms of being ‘best fit’ options in terms of colour and height, as well as in texture and form, and Rob says particular success has been enjoyed this year with four mixes - Meadow Breeze, Rainbow Annuals, Bleuet de France and Classic that give displays that will last through the summer and into October/November. Looking back to last year, Rob says: “After clearing the unused, mainly overgrown plots – which largely entailed the removal of grass, brambles and weeds – the areas were prepared for seeding and there is no doubt that the key to flowering success was in the preparation of the beds, especially the applications of weedkiller. “We sowed on May 21-23 and within just five days saw the first seeds germinate. Despite having no rain for the following

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE we did in May and June last year so, not surprisingly, the results have been very different. But visitor reaction has again been very positive”. As a result of the increasing popularity of the displays, and in response to many enquirers’ asking ‘how can we have similar displays?’, Hever Castle now offers visitors ‘ready to sow’ seed packs including the ‘lay down and plant’ FloraFleece biodegradable matting package – both with instructions - for easy-to-achieve colourful displays. Rigby Taylor’s FloraFleece eliminates the need for extensive soil preparation. Rob adds: “It would be egotistical to say that the displays have added to the footfall here – Hever Castle puts on many added-value attractions throughout the summer to attract visitors – but there has clearly been more people making their ways to the areas of the estate where we planted and there’s been lots of favourable comments. “In addition, I’ve never seen so many pollinators on the estate – a wonderful sight”. 62 days, we enjoyed a fantastic display beginning at the end of July – and it continued to last well into late autumn.” Lack of natural rainfall last summer put obvious pressure on germination and plant growth: “But I was determined the project wouldn’t fail, and it was a case of all hands to the pump – including family members – to keep the seeds/ flowers watered using bowsers and watering cans three times a week. Since the end of July, when it did rain again, the plots largely took care of themselves.” This year, he says, the weather has been completely different – “we’ve had so much rain and a lot less sun than

Rigby Taylor’s Pollin-8 – addressing the needs of pollinating insects Project Pollin-8 is a major initiative aimed at reversing the national decline in pollinating insects using the Euroflor Banquet urban flower seed mixture containing the best species for pollinators while also delivering high visual impact. A key factor in the continual reduction of pollinators is likely to be loss of habitat, and the use of urban flower mixtures for landscaping projects will prove vitally important in arresting the decline. The introduction of the Banquet mixture is the result of information obtained from independent research by the Urban Pollinators Group (UPG), a national research programme run by Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and Reading Universities (2010-2013). The research revealed that no one mix would meet the complex ecological demands of the diverse pollinator groups throughout the different stages in their life cycles - from early to late flowering, native and horticultural species, plants for egg laying, nectar for energy and pollen for protein. With this in mind, nine other Euroflor mixtures (as well as Banquet) have been identified as meeting the demand for a longer seasonal supply of nectar and pollen, as well as a more diverse range of habitats, while also providing incredible flower displays. The nine other Euroflor mixtures are Flora Britannica, Fragrant Lawn, Green Roof, Honey, Native Pollinator, Rainbow Annuals, Rainbow Perennials, Spring Flower and Super Blue Bee.

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HORTICULTURE

Green screen comes to Woking high street Residents and visitors to Woking High Street, Surrey are enjoying a new natural walkway thanks to the installation of a 75m living wall from Mobilane, a company that develops, grows, supplies and installs innovative and sustainable green wall and fencing systems for the built environment.

The green screens sit along the length of the Woking Train Station’s exterior wall as part of the Council’s green commitments. Complementing other green initiatives in the

transformation of the town’s Albion Square, the ivy screens now form a naturally green frame for the town’s iconic mural that depicts life along High Street in Edwardian times. With a mix of species for interest and colour, the wall will attract insects and wildlife to an otherwise grey part of town. In addition it will help improve air quality, as their foliage aids the trapping and capturing of harmful pollutants from passing and stationary traffic. The screens, which are watered by an innovative drip line irrigation system, offer variety of foliage and floral interest, planted with Hedera Helix Woerner, variegated and nonvariegated, and the new Euonymus Darts Blanket. Accommodating the natural slope of the road and walkway, the screens maintain a straight top edge using a mix of screen heights from 1-2.2 metre. Installed in fibreglass containers to allow for ease of placement by forklift and potential repositioning at a later date, the screens were cut to fit prior to the installation of irrigation by the Mobilane technical team. The screens ongoing maintenance will be managed by Woking Council.

Wildflower matting supplied for Balancing Pond on new homes site Green-tech has recently supplied 1000 square metres of John Chambers wildflower matting for a newly created Balancing pond on a new housing development. Landscape contractors PGE Landscaping Ltd were working on behalf of major UK residential property developer, Bellway homes on a development in the market town of Ashby-de- la-Zouch, and used Green-tech to supply the wildflower matting. A balancing pond (also known as a balancing lakes, attenuation or retention ponds) acts as a temporary storage facility for watercourses such as streams. Rather than water being discharged directly into the watercourse, potentially overwhelming it and causing flooding, the water is stored in the balancing pond. John Chambers Wildflower Matting contains a balanced mixture of wildflowers and grasses growing in a moisture retentive biodegradable felt, that provide an instant wildflower meadow. Made up of native wildflower species, the Wildflower Turf will provide beautiful blooms that will grow back year after year. As well as being lovely to look at, it

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will encourage biodiversity and over time will help build up and support an ecosystem. Jon Austin, Head of Sales & Estimating from PGE Landscaping Ltd says: “We have worked with Green-tech on numerous occasions and were really pleased with the quality of their John Chambers Wildflower Matting. It was delivered as specified and was easy to lay with instant results. The client was pleased and we’ve overheard local residents commenting on how impressive it is and how it has created a lovely view for those living in sight of it. They’re just waiting for the ducks now! I have no hesitation recommending both Green-tech and the John Chambers Wildflower Matting.”

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RHS SHOW

Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in Pictures Approximately 130,000 visitors descended upon this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. They came to draw inspiration from the 450 exhibitors at this year’s show as well as to see the amazing Show Gardens

Smart Meter Garden. Best Show Garden designed by Matthew Childs. Credit RHS / Neil Hepworth

Here’s the show’s winners Best Show Garden The sought-after accolade of Best Show Garden was awarded to the ‘Smart Meter Garden’ designed by Surreybased Matthew Childs. Winning the title for the second year running, Matthew’s design highlights how we can make small individual changes in the face of climate change to help our environment, featuring drifts of shade planting surrounded by a perimeter of trees to showcase their importance in reducing CO2 in the atmosphere. Says Matthew: “I’m absolutely over the moon to have won the Best Show Garden award. It’s amazing for me personally for the second year but it’s also a real endorsement of all the

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people that have made this garden happen. The thing I really hope everyone will take away from the garden is that climate change is real and the only way we can do something about it is if we all come together; if we do small things collectively, we can make a huge impact.” Best Construction Show Garden ‘The Cancer Research UK Pledge Pathway to Progress’ garden designed by Tom Simpson was also awarded a Gold Medal in addition to the Best Construction Award with Rosebank Landscaping. The immersive walk-through garden represents the important role of gifts in wills in funding Cancer Research UK’s progress towards a day when all cancers are cured.

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The Cancer Research UK Pledge Pathway to Progress. Best Construction Award & People’s Choice Award, designed by Tom Simpson. Sponsored by Cancer Research UK. Credit RHS / Neil Hepworth

Other Show Gardens among the Gold Medal winners included 23-year-old Will Williams with ‘The Viking Cruises Lagom Garden’ and ‘The Thames Water Flourishing Future Garden’ designed by Tony Woods.

Best Lifestyle and Global Impact garden goes to Stop and Pause Garden. Designed by Dave Green. Credit RHS / Tim Sandall

the future and address our immediate desires for gardens of refuge and inspiration.” At the heart of the show, a total of 42 Gold Medals were presented to nurseries in the Floral Marquee, Festival of Roses and Dig In area. Newcomers Andy’s Airplants and the National Plant Collection of Ginkgo were among the gold medallists, in addition to 37 Silver-Gilt, 19 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals. The RHS People’s Choice Award went to ‘The Cancer Research UK Pledge Pathway to Progress’ garden designed by Tom Simpson for the Best Show Garden and The Naturecraft Garden by Pollyanna Wilkinson for the Best Lifestyle and Global Impact Garden.

Visitors explore Gold medal winner The Thames Water Flourishing Future Garden Credit RHS/Georgi Mabee

Best Lifestyle and Global Impact Garden In the smaller gardens categories, former RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival Manager, Dave Green returned to the show with his first judged garden and scooping the Best Lifestyle and Global Impact Garden for his ‘Stop and Pause Garden’ and LC Landscapes who built the garden received the Best Construction Award. RHS Judge Paul Hervey-Brookes said: “The standard of gardens this year was extremely high. With the new Global Impact Gardens and Lifestyle Gardens categories, the RHS has shown a way to highlight the work of garden designers in creating spaces which both challenge us to think about

Pagan white witches in the People Choices Award garden Naturecraft Garden . Credit RHS/ Suzanne Plunkett

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London School fights back against pollution with a Living Wall How one London school fought back against air pollution and won support from the Mayor of London and local celebrities Claiming more than four million lives worldwide every year1, outdoor air pollution is the silent, invisible killer slowly infecting cities and urban spaces. With more than 2,000 locations across the UK having levels of air pollution that exceed safe limits2, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the issue a “public health emergency” with immediate action needed to save lives both now and in the future. Caused by a toxic combination of increasing road traffic, idling cars and urbanisation, dirty air is putting the next generation in the UK’s capital at the most risk. Research from WHO revealed that every school in London breaches safe air pollution limits, with children being exposed to some of its most dangerous forms. Clogging up cities and lungs, these invisible particles are linked to respiratory diseases and shortening lifespans and are often the unwelcome by-product of many schools being located near busy main roads. However, the war against dirty air is gaining momentum and some schools and parents are fighting back by taking the issue into their own hands and gaining national recognition for it. This was the issue facing St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chiswick, with parents turning to plants to create a greener, cleaner future for their children. Clogging up Located in Chiswick near the A4, a major six lane road, the issue of air pollution hit home for St Mary’s when a survey in 2017 revealed the school was among the top 50 most polluted schools in London. Andrea Carnevali, a parent at St Mary’s and the man behind the ‘Chiswick Oasis’ project said: “It’s scary to think that our children are breathing in toxic air simply by going to school – a place that is supposed to be safe - and the survey results really shocked us into taking immediate action. “As parents, we got together and asked the question – what do we do? It was obvious that we needed to make some significant changes if we want to improve the air quality for our children and that we needed to do it quickly.” Launching the Chiswick Oasis project in 2018, with the aim of creating cleaner, greener air at the school, the parents rallied into action and batted around possible solutions,

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Living Wall protects the children at St Mary’s Catholic primary, Chiswick

from air purifiers to non- toxic paint. However, they saw the biggest opportunity externally in the school’s neglected playground area, with its 126m perimeter wall running right alongside the polluted A4 road. Andrea said: “A living wall was mentioned as a possible solution, and the more we looked into it, the more we realised the power that plants could have in not only cleaning the air, but in also bringing the rarely used space back to life and opening it up to the public as a green space. However, while not being the easiest option, we knew we needed help from the public and local community to raise the funds to help bring this idea to life.” Plant power Setting up a crowdfunding initiative, the Chiswick Oasis Project received an overwhelming amount of public and local community backing, raising in excess of £90,000, along with winning celebrity support from the likes of Jeremy Paxman and Claudia Winkleman. The initiative also received £32,000 in funding from the London Mayor’s ‘Crowdfund for London’ programme. Andrea said: “We knew that we needed expert guidance to help us make the living wall a reality. This included making sure we were choosing the best plants to improve air quality, as well as ensuring it was simple to maintain and keep alive! We also wanted a wall filled with variety, colours and smells, as many other similar projects usually only contained ivy type plants.”

FEATURE The Chiswick Oasis group approached ANS Global, the world’s leading supplier of external and internal living walls, with Urban Environment Consultant, Steve McIntyre offering his expert guidance. “We immediately saw the opportunity for a living wall to make a positive impact on air quality at the school, with the right plants able to remove toxins in exchange for clean, fresh oxygen,” Steve commented. Often featuring lush foliage, flowers and grasses, living walls utilise the power of plants to create vertical gardens which work to clean the air by filtering out harmful pollutants. Steve says: “We worked with the school to select a specific plant palette, many of which were indigenous to the local area, which would not only purify the air, but also support biodiversity and local wildlife – giving it the added benefit of being an interactive learning tools for pupils. “Our bespoke modular system means that the wall has been designed to thrive for the long term, and with an automatic irrigation system, it also requires little maintenance. As well as being relatively simple to install, our system also ensures that there is also no waiting around for plant growth, with the living wall’s lush foliage visible from day one.” Urban oasis Installed in June 2019 by ANS Global, the living wall spans the perimeter wall of the playground and features over 12,000 plants. It was officially opened at a launch event by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan. The Mayor used the event as an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of improving urban air quality, as well as highlighting the value of community projects like Chiswick Oasis. Transforming the playground area into a lush urban oasis, the new green area will also be open to members of the public, as well as playing host to future community events. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan – whose Crowdfund London initiative pledged £32,000 to the project – says: “I am delighted to officially open the ‘Chiswick Oasis’ for the community who have done so much to bring this project to life. “Our toxic air is a public health crisis that increases the risk of dementia and asthma and damages the lung development of our children. I’m doing all I can to tackle it but Concerned parent Andrea Carnevali I can’t succeed without

the support of my fellow Londoners. ‘Chiswick Oasis’ is a brilliant example of what can be achieved when communities work together to find innovative solutions to local problems and exactly the sort of project OUR Crowdfund London initiative was set up to support.” London Mayor Sadiq Khan ANS Global has planting on the Living Wall committed to maintaining the wall for free for the next five years and has already provided training to teachers and parents at the school, explaining in more detail how the living wall works. Steve said: “It is fantastic to be involved in the St Mary’s Chiswick Oasis project, which address the issue of improving air quality in urban environments. “Research has shown that just green infrastructure can filter out up to 95% of the pollution created by vehicles3, which demonstrates the true power of plants. We hope that Chiswick Oasis is the catalyst for more schools to learn about living walls, which have the potential to make a positive impact on people’s lives and health.” Andrea has no plans to stop the work into improving air quality at the school in the future saying; “We are also tackling indoor air quality by adding more plants, painting the school’s ground floor in air purifying paint and installing air purifiers. We are still raising funds to extend the living wall vertically, so it covers the whole playground wall, and we have also launched weekly ‘No Car Friday’ initiatives to encourage parents and children to walk to school. “As well as tackling the issue of sound and air pollution, living walls will also hopefully help to improve the general psychological wellbeing of children and staff, with research showing that having access to greenery can make people feel happier. “We are very grateful of the support we have received so far. We are not just transforming one of the most polluted schools in London into one of the greenest, but I’d like to think that we’re also creating a model to inspire other schools.” • www.chiswickoasis.com • www.ansglobalgroup.com References: 1 https://www.who.int/airpollution/en/ 2 Friends of the Earth, Pollution Map, 2019 3 Green Facades Explained: From Benefits to Installation

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rotovate the land, then hand-rake and follow up with the BLEC seeder. “It does a fantastic job in taking grotty areas of land and making them level, providing an ideal bed for new seed to grow. Its multi-purpose nature eliminates the need to utilise multiple pieces of equipment to create the finished result, saving both time and money.”

New Charterhouse double delivers versatility for Beedles Lakes Golf Club A Rink DS800 from Charterhouse Turf Machinery is helping to make light work of topdressing the 27 greens of Leicestershire’s Beedles Lakes Golf Club. This, together with a Verti-Drain® 7316 are the latest tools in the armoury of Head Greenkeeper Sam Shuttlewood. Time is of the essence for Sam and his team of six, with an 18-hole parkland course and 9-hole par 3 to maintain, along with a 16-bay driving range and 32-acre fishing lake. “Topdressing was one of those tasks we wanted to carry out more frequently, but the drop dresser we had would only cover a small area per pass meaning that we would

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have to go over each green 10 or 15 times to get adequate coverage,” explains Sam. “Not only that, but it would fit on the back of one of our Gator’s which meant we would have to unmount our sprayer from the back each time we wanted to go out – all of this made it a time-consuming task,” The Rink DS800, in trailed form, immediately impressed Sam on his demonstration with local dealer Platts Harris. “The beauty of the Rink was that you simply hitched it on the tractor, plugged in the hydraulics and you were on your way. It was quick and easy to set-up and, unlike a lot of

GROUNDSCARE & TURF “Another reason we went for the Rink was the fact it is a disc-spreader which will enable us to conduct more frequent light dressings and, thanks to it’s impressive spreading width, we can cover a whole green in two or three passes.” Toward the smaller end of the Rink Disc Spreader range, the DS800 has a 0.8m3 hopper and is highly adjustable, offering a spreading width of up to 12m and a thickness of up to 15mm. It is available in both a trailed or mounted option. With the Rink bringing new flexibility to topdressing, Sam’s other purchase made in May 2019 was a Verti-Drain®

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New amenity supplies and service business for North West England and Wales Groundsmen, amenity contractors and local authorities in the North West of England and Wales now have a new source of amenity supplies and technical support following the launch of Spunhill Amenity, a business division of Spunhill Ltd. Spunhill Amenity’s portfolio includes: LG Seeds and Momersteeg seed mixtures; the company’s own Marcher brand of fertilisers and ICL fertilisers; plant protection products from Monsanto, Nufarm, Belchim and FMC; Aquatrols wetters; linemarking paints and machinery; Bathgate composts, top dressings and soil enhancers. This comprehensive range of amenity products is supported by a dedicated team of experienced amenity professionals, with individuals based in Cheshire, Wrexham, Denbighshire and Monmouthshire. Siôn Price, Spunhill Amenity business manager explains: “Between us, we have gained experience and expertise through working for Monsanto, BASF, Barenbrug, ICL and Nomix. Our team also has hands-on green-keeping and golf course construction experience. “As local area specialists, everyone can give their personal attention to understanding a customer’s requirements and providing appropriate advice and timely supplies.” Spunhill’s head office and main warehouse are located in Ellesmere, Shropshire and further depots are in Mold,

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Flintshire, and Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. All stores are BASIS-approved with deliveries serviced by a fleet of Spunhill vehicles supported by partner carriers. Mr Price adds: “We are keen to work with private businesses as well as local authority sports clubs and schools. We have the right expertise, the time to care and the desire to help our customers improve their efficiency and profitability.” www.spunhill.co.uk

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