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Spring has arrived It’s tough for the 16-24
Spring has arrived and the
some of the UK’s leading
show gardens. A clever
suppliers (p39).
scheme that I’m sure will
age group these days.
grass is growing; James de
Because they don’t vote,
Havilland looks carefully at
Hambrooks (p48)
politicians don’t try to
walk-behind mowers (p19).
have launched a Garden
connect with them. There’s plenty of evidence
be successful. A bumper 60 pages of
The Garden Press Event
Destination Centre. The
succinct information to
this year was packed with
project allows potential
tuck into your glove
to suggest that today’s
new products and ideas
customers to walk around
compartment and read
young are different – they
(p50) and our photographer
and inspect dozens of
over a cup of strong tea.
are sober more responsible
was there with her new
creative, award-winning
and very aware of the world
smartphone.
around them. Many realise
Playgrounds should be
that some careers offer
an election issue because
45 years in an open plan
they are under threat.
office looking at a computer. Horticulture and
Have a good month!
When children use a well-designed playground
landscaping have a great deal
(p46) apart from keeping
to offer; fresh air, creativity
them fit, healthy and
variety and nature. What’s
sociable it improves their
the best way in? Experience,
ability to assess risk.
education or a combination
Artificial grass does not
of both? Carol Dutton looks
grow – one of it’s major
at the options (p31).
selling points. We look at
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the operation over their right shoulder.
mechanical break-away device. The arms
The left-handed TA32 is designed for
are fabricated from heavy gauge circular
use on the public highway. The floating
Wessex International has launched
steel tube for maximum resistance to
head on these machines allows an even
a new range of tractor-mounted
torsion stress and the moulded hydraulic
cut over uneven ground and front steel
hedgecutters for the groundcare
oil tank is designed to significantly
guards eliminate projectiles being
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reduce the overall weight.
thrown out. An adjustable steel roller
The flagship models, the T500G and TPE600, have a reach of 4.85m and 5.96m respectively with a 1.2m
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Deadly for weeds
Scrub – no chance
Rob Clare, Course
sprayed it is absorbed
The answer to clearing areas
Manager of Brough
through the leaf of the plant
of dense vegetation and
importance in a slasher that’s
Golf Club in East Riding,
and rapidly translocates
heavy scrubland is to find
taking on such heavy-duty
Yorkshire, is delighted
through the stem and
yourself a rotary slasher.
work is the drive system
with the results of his
ultimately to the roots,
The Wessex Scrubmaster
and this is transmitted via a
weed control programme.
killing the weed.
has a reputation for serious
friction plate clutch to the
scrub clearing ability.
gearbox with hardened,
After applying the selective systemic herbicide
Wessex say they still
Holster XL on his greens,
receive calls for spare
hardy weeds such as
parts for Scrubmasters
Daisy, Slender Speedwell,
over thirty years old. Little stands in the way
Dandelion, Creeping
What’s of paramount
bevel gears running in an oil bath for smooth operation. The cutter assembly is welded on a tapered hub which locks onto the
Buttercup and Clover have
of this slasher with its
gearbox output shaft.
all but disappeared.
heavy gauge steel plate
The Scrubmaster also has
and exceptionally high
adjustable side skids with
Holster XL to the greens
performance drive system.
replaceable wear shoes and
last year knowing it’s a very
You have the choice of a
the skids are positioned
effective method of weed
blade assembly with four
so the working width is
control,” said Rob.
heavy-duty reversible
marginally less than the
blades mounted on the large
overall width, allowing you
weed killer despite very
hardened steel square plate,
to cut close to stumps and
low application rates. Once
delivering over 2,000 one ton
trees in plantations.
“We applied the Aitkens
Holster XL is a effective
impact cuts a minute. It will slash its way through
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The fully floating headstock allows the slasher to
woody material, effortlessly
be dragged across rough
bringing down scrub, and it
ground with minimal stress
can be used for controlling
to the frame of the machine
grass and weed growth.
and a heavy galvanized chain
In areas where there are tree stumps and rocks
lifts it out of work. Where you’re manoeuvring
which could damage blades
in and around trees there is
you can turn to the chain
an optional rear castoring
cutters which comprise
wheel assembly so you don’t
three high tensile chains
need to lift and lastly, the
on a circular boss. This will
Wessex Scrubmaster has
lacerate woody and fibrous
heavy gauge steel tailplates
scrub growth and accelerate
to retain debris and give the
its breakdown.
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Contract – fit for a king Glendale has been selected
programme of work, which
to restore grounds at
involves using specialist
manager at Glendale,
need to be accompanied by
Lincoln Castle as part of
diggers and equipment to
said: “We’re thrilled to
an archaeologist while we
a £22million renovation
excavate shrubs and roots
be involved with such a
carry out the work in case
programme, supported
from around the castle’s
prestigious and unusual
we uncover any historic
by the Heritage Lottery
perimeter. It will also return
programme of work. We’ve
artefacts, which is exciting.”
Fund, to bring William
the excavated shrub areas
the Conqueror’s fortress
to turf, import fresh topsoil,
back to life.
and remove old benches,
Glendale’s groundwork is the final stage in the three-year ‘Lincoln Castle
even been told we may
footpaths and stone walls from the site. The wider project has
Revealed’ project being
involved opening the
delivered by Lincolnshire
castle’s prison, building
County Council, to coincide
visitor facilities, and the
with the 800thanniversary of
creation of an underground
the sealing of Magna Carta
vault which will house
this year.
Lincoln’s Magna Carta,
The closed castle will
Andrew Trott, contract
one of only four surviving
re-open its gates on April 1
original copies of the
and Glendale has only five
document which launched
weeks to deliver the £25,000
parliamentary democracy.
Flood it BLT Direct have launched
All of the lamps are
a new range of portable
kitted out with state-of-
flood lights, perfect for a
the-art LEDs, which reduces
variety of applications;
the amount of power they
from lighting outdoor
need to run, and maximises
sports pitches to providing
the battery life. Many of
illumination for outdoor
the lamps also come with
commercial events.
both a mains charger and
Worksites benefit from
a car charger, so it’s easy
the lights, which allow
to keep the lithium-ion
employees to carry on
battery powered up when
working into the night.
on-the-go.
The lights are a quick
The lights are availab
and convenient way to
in a variety of different
light up difficult areas
colour temperatures but
temporarily. They have no
the most prevalent is
trailing wires or dangerous
Daylight – the ideal colour
cables, and there’s no
for keeping outdoor areas
planning permission
lit long after the sun has
required for these simple
gone down.
lights – unlike columned
There are also RGB
or permanent lighting,
floodlights available for
which must be applied for.
outdoor events.
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BTME winner! Limagrain UK has
camera – an Emmy Award-
for stunning image
features. The draw was made
announced Simon White,
winning product renowned
quality and powerful
two weeks later and Simon’s
head greenkeeper of
name was pulled out of the
the Chase Golf Club in
hat as the lucky winner.
Staffordshire, as the
Simon entered the
winner of its GoPro
competition after visiting
camera competition.
the Limagrain stand to
The competition was
find out more about the
part of Limagrain UK’s
extensive range of products
appearance at BTME
which have helped improve
which also saw the launch
a number of golf courses
of three new Limagrain
throughout the UK.
catalogues; the market
Set deep in the heart of
leading MM grass seed
the beautiful Staffordshire
mixtures, the Designer
countryside, the Chase Golf
range of amenity grass
Club will provide Simon
seed and Limagrain’s Colour
with ample opportunity to
Splash flower mixtures.
put his new GoPro camera
Visitors to Limagrain’s
to use. Also, as a keen
stand at BTME simply had
mountain biker Simon plans
to fill out a form for their
to take it with him on some
chance to win the GoPro
of his adventures.
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Tipper in a hurry The big news from Isuzu
765Nm torque, this engine
Truck is that its brand new
really does offer superb fuel
vehicle line-up for Isuzu are
5.3 m wheelbase and is
Euro VI Isuzu 12.00 tonne
economy and productivity.
two Isuzu ‘Forward’ N75.190
fitted with a demount
GVW ‘FORWARD’ made its
Also making its debut
Euro VI rigids for two of the
body highlighting the new
is the Euro VI Isuzu ‘Urban’
industry’s biggest names,
striking Argos livery.
It features a compact
N75.150(E) short wheel-
Argos and HSS. Both
overall footprint as well
base chassis, featuring a
vehicles feature the popular
a 19-strong order of Isuzus
as class-leading carrying
Brit-Tipp all-steel tipper
Easyshift transmission.
and is fitted with a drop-
capacity of 7952kgs
body that offers a payload
(body/payload). The Isuzu
of 3780kgs. This vehicle is
F120.240 4x2 rigid is really
part of a programme of
compact in size with a low
pre-bodied Isuzu tippers
chassis height and offers
that have full ECWVTA and
great versatility.
are available off-the-shelf,
debut at the CV Show.
Available with either Isuzu’s Easyshift or manual
Completing the four
As one of an order for
side body with a 2-tonne
66 new Isuzus, the Argos
cantilever tail lift.
a tipper in a hurry. A similar programme is
drive and offers excellent
also in place with Brit-Tipp
manoeuvrability. With
on long wheelbase chassis
Isuzu’s Euro VI four-cylinder
with aluminium drop-side
5.2 litre diesel engine
bodies – these vehicles have
producing 240 PS power and
a payload of 4180kgs.
Spring tonic
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into flower several weeks
Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens
earlier than usual it would
heralding the spring with
appear to be very much
its delicate scent and a mass
enjoying its sunny sheltered
of velvety cream flowers.
spot in Knoll’s free-draining
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The HSS vehicle is part of
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Not often seen in the
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Green capital The final phase of public
landscape design has
realm landscape design
played a key role in the
for Bristol’s award-winning
overall scheme.
new harbour inlet. Views and access to
of rainwater from the roofs of the buildings to the harbour,
the waterfront have been
visible through a series of
opened up, in particular
collection dishes, channels
Harbourside development
Highlights include:
has been completed by UK
• A vibrant series of
those of the cathedral and
and rills, and irrigating the
landscape architects Grant
spaces, routes and
the previously inaccessible
planting along the way.
Associates for developer
public squares
Harbour Walk strengthening
Crest Nicholson.
Floating reed beds along
The creation of a series
the site’s visual connections
the harbour edge filter
The completion of
of spaces and routes
with the city bringing the
rainwater and surface water
the 15 year regeneration
enhances the floating
waterfront back to life.
before it enters the harbour.
project comes as Bristol
harbour’s wider public realm,
• Sustainable urban
The floating reed beds have
celebrates its status as
including new public squares
European Green Capital in
and tree-lined avenues, and
A sustainable urban drainage
opportunities and provide an
2015 – awarded for the city’s
harbourside moorings with a
story celebrates the passage
attractive waterside setting.
drainage
also created valuable habitat
outstanding commitment
Other habitat opportunities
to sustainability, creativity,
include an extensive green
culture and innovation.
wall, fronting onto the
Bristol Harbourside
central public square. • The Brunel Mile Public
is a £120m mixed-use
Walkway
development on the edge of the city’s floating harbour
The Brunel Mile, a key
which has regenerated the
public walkway from
heart of Bristol’s historic
Temple Meads station to the
waterfront. Sustainable
SS Great Britain.
Love the plot Consumers looking to
to another are being lost,
constructed show
and portable planters that
transform their neglected
and that while lots of
gardens, replicating the
can be moved between
outdoor spaces can help
people want to improve
size of an average UK
properties, ideal for people
and inspiration from a new
their outdoor spaces and
back garden, and also a
who are currently renting.
nationwide campaign
environment, a lack of
balcony garden feature
There will also be a feature
called ‘Love the Plot
knowledge and confidence
to provide inspiration,
balcony gardening so no-one
You’ve Got’ which is set to
is holding them back.
advice and demonstrate
need miss out, whatever the
different ways of turning a
size of their outdoor space.
go on tour at events and
Visitors to the Love the
cities around the country,
Plot You’ve Got roadshow
neglected outdoor space
starting in March 2015.
will meet friendly advisors
into a haven for relaxation,
supported by horti-
who will provide them
Love the Plot You’ve
The events will be
entertainment and fun.
culturalist, broadcaster
Got is designed to help
with easy to understand,
The roadshow will
and TV gardener Chris
and inspire 30 to 45 year
jargon-free information
showcase a patio garden
Collins, who will provide
olds who have access to a
and achievable and realistic
and an edible garden,
tips and demonstrations
garden or outdoor space
advice on how to transform
which will be ornamental
including planting a hanging
but don’t currently make
their outdoor living spaces,
with edible flowers mixed
basket, seed sowing, day
great use of it. Industry
small or large.
among some very attractive
to day gardening advice
research has revealed that
Love the Plot You’ve
vegetables. There will be
and free interactive kids
skills and knowledge once
Got advisors will be on
a container garden which
gardening activities to
handed from one generation
hand with four specially
makes use of raised beds
inspire the next generation.
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Howzat! Over 200 cricket
meet other like-minded
took a walk down memory
lunch, the Institute of
groundsmen made their
individuals, share and gain
lane speaking about life
Groundsmanship’s Andy
way to Dennis and SISIS’
knowledge, learn best
in the top tier of cricket as
Clarke, offered some very
cricket seminar hosted
practises and ultimately
well as relaying some rather
helpful tips in his early spring
by St Albans School Trust
enhance their education.
amusing stories about his
cricket pitch maintenance on
ex-team mates. He then
a budget presentation.
where they refreshed
Following an introduction
their education on a
by Dennis and SISIS area
addressed the problem
variety of topics.
sales manager Robert
of losing 7% of the cricket
successful seminar, Chris
Commenting on the
The seminar, which
Jack, Ian Smith, pitches
population in the last
Wood said: “It’s been a
was supported by other
consultant for St Albans
couple of years, partly due
very satisfying day and
key companies in the
School Trust, kick-started the
to the fact that a lot of
the feedback has been
groundscare industry such
presentations by focusing on
games are being cancelled
excellent. If you come to
as local dealer for Dennis
end of season renovations
or conceded very early. In
these seminars you might
and SISIS – RT Machinery
which gave delegates a
order to solve this problem,
pick up that one tip that
along with Boughton
fabulous insight into the kind
Mike opened the floor to
can vastly improve your
Loam, CricketWorld.com,
of work that is required in
find out what groundsmen
job performance.”
Ecosol, Harrod UK,
renovating a cricket pitch of
required from the ECB in
Headland Amenity
St Albans School’s stature.
order to help them.
Products, Limagrain and
Ian Wall, grounds manager
“It was nice to see so many
Ian Smith was also pleased that the seminar catered for groundsmen at
Poweroll, proved to be an
for the Bank of England
people here wanting to
all levels. “Just listening to
overwhelming success after
Sports and Social Club, then
understand a bit more about
other people’s views has
an impressive line-up
delivered his presentation
their art. My job today was
been brilliant.”
of speakers delivered
on using a cricket pitch for
really to talk to them about
insightful presentations
winter sports before Chris
and thank them for all the
about future seminars:
relevant to those working
Wood, pitch consultant for
work they do but also to
roger.moore@
in the industry.
the ECB, gave an insight
try and implore them to
dennisuk.com
into international pitch
help us with a new grounds
You can see video of the day
over-subscribed – brought
inspection and even brought
scheme we are launching
including key interviews
together cricket groundsmen
with him some of the tools
at the ECB. I hope I have
with Ian Smith, Chris Wood,
representing grass roots,
he uses.
planted the seed in a lot of
Mike Gatting, David Roberts,
groundsmen about getting
Stuart Kerrison and Vic
the game on,” he said.
Demain on:
The event – which was
schools, local clubs and
Legendary England
international test venues.
cricketer Mike Gatting, who
It was a great chance to
now works with the ECB,
For further information
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Chelsea blooms
Built for comfort
Kelways Plants, one of the
showcased by Charlie
The SRM-420TES is the
through larger areas with
oldest nurseries in the UK
Dimmock on the Great
latest offering from
few stops to load new line.
who have been exhibiting
British Garden Revival, it
ECHO’s high torque
The 420TES benefits
at RHS shows since 1880,
will be great to bring these
range. Designed and
from a new engine design.
are preparing for their
fantastic garden plants to
built exclusively for
Now stage 2 emission
greatest duo of exhibits at
Chelsea,” says Dave Root.
professional operators,
compliant, the 41.5cc engine
the Chelsea Flower Show
Kelways tree peonies
this brushcutter utilises
boasts a power output of
ever. They will cover over
will take on a fresh twist for
multiple technologies to
1.78kW, over 10% more
60m2 of that hallowed turf
the 2015 show. They will
enhance user productivity
than its predecessor. Engine
in the Grand Pavilion.
be displayed in the style
and comfort.
performance has been
Best known for their
of a Japanese peony garden
peonies, Kelways 2015
where paper parasols would
reduction ratio, the SRM-
exhibit will showcase some
be placed above the plants
420TES’s high torque
of the more recent hybrids
protecting them from
gearbox spins the cutting
of the machine, away from
of the Intersectional Group.
both the midday sun and
head one-and-a-quarter
flying dirt and debris,
These wonderful plants,
the snow. This part of the
turns per engine cycle and
filtration has been greatly
crosses between tree
exhibit will even be covered
delivers 50% more torque
improved, allowing for
peonies and herbaceous
in artificial snow for added
than its predecessor. This
smooth and efficient engine
peonies, have lustrous
authenticity, and also a
extra torque means that,
performance. Access to the
green foliage, a neat bushy
touch of fun!
when fitted with heavier line,
filter is tool-free and the
the brushcutter can make
cover can be removed and
habit and large blooms
Alongside their floral
With a 1:2.07 gear
further enhanced thanks to a new air filter design. Positioned at the rear
in an extraordinary range
extravaganza of peonies
short work of even dense
fitted by hand, even when
of colours. Hilary with
and irises will be Kelways
bramble or brush without
the operator is wearing
enormous apricot blooms
first ever exhibit of tree
losing head speed.
work gloves.
is a showstopper. Callie’s
ferns, representing
Memory has semi-double
Australasia in the Floral
420TES has been upgraded
hook-up and release harness
flowers of buff orange with
Continents area of the
too. Now with an extra 7.6cm
is featured on this U handle
dark red flares. Lollipop is
Grand Pavilion. The exhibit
of cutting radius, operators
brushcutter. This feature
a crazy pale yellow bloom,
will be staged amongst a
can cut wider swathes,
allows the operator to easily
splattered randomly with
grove of slender eucalyptus
reducing the number of
detach themselves from the
deep-pink paint splashes.
trees which will tower to
passes required to complete
machine quickly should the
6m nearly touching the roof
the job at hand. Coupled
need arise.
of the Grand Pavilion.
with ECHO’s ‘Tap & Go’ quick
The ECHO SRM-420TES
line release system, the SRM-
high torque brushcutter is
420TES can quickly work
£649.17 (ex-VAT).
“After recently being
Kelways intend showing at least 15 species of tree ferns, including the rare Cyathea robusta from Lord Howe Island, and some beautiful and slender Cyathea cunninghamii, the Gully Fern from both Australia and New Zealand. The exhibit will also feature the Silver Tree Fern Cyathea dealbata, the National Emblem of New Zealand, with its incredible silver fronds.
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A newly designed quick
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New headline sponsor Following the success of
to the association and its
the 2014 BALI National
members, to assist in
Landscape Awards in
raising the profile of the
December when over
landscape industry as
850 guests attended,
a whole.”
BALI and its Awards
Officer, Wayne Grills, is
Week, have announced
looking forward to a new
a new headline sponsor
era with Green-tech as
for the event.
headline sponsor and
Industry supplier and
TOUGH TOOLS for a TOUGH JOB!
Rigby Taylor’s involvement
Green-tech Ltd will take
since 2009: “The success
over lead sponsorship of the
of the BALI Awards in
BALI National Landscape
recent years is due, in no
Awards for three years,
small part, to the role of
starting this year.
the headline sponsor and
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on the headline sponsorship
have helped us deliver
mantel, Green-tech’s
a more professional and
Chairman Richard Kay
industry-wide awards
said: “We are absolutely
process. I am delighted that
delighted to have this
Green-tech have committed
incredible opportunity to
to supporting the awards
show our commitment to
at the highest level as
the landscape industry.
they have been staunch
“Green-tech won the
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supporters of BALI and its
Principal BALI Affiliate
members for 20 years by
Exceptional Service Award
sponsoring regional events. “It is fitting that their
our 20th anniversary in 2014.
name, which is respected
The time is right to associate
across the industry, should
the Green-tech name with
be associated with the
industry excellence across
largest and most successful
all disciplines and ensure
landscape industry awards
that the BALI Awards go
in the UK and Europe. We
from strength to strength.
look forward to the new
“The Green-tech team
dimension Green-tech’s
are enthusiastic supporters
involvement will bring.”
of BALI and passionate
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Speaking about his
BALI’s Chief Operations Manager Wayne Grills (left) with Green-tech’s Chairman Richard Kay
BALI’s Chief Operations
partner, Horticulture
The call for entries for
about the landscaping
the 2015 BALI National
sector as a whole;
Landscape Awards will be
sponsorship of the awards
announced shortly. The
ceremony in December is
ceremony will, once again,
a natural fit for the business.
take place at the Grosvenor
The three year deal confirms
House, London, on Friday
Green-tech’s commitment
4th December.
News
Moss killer
Tool orders
Sherriff Amenity’s Ferromex
moss, license approved
Toolstation launches new
sharpened the prices on
– a high performance liquid
moss control products
range of petrol and battery
hundreds of lines.
moss killer, has been given a
are few and far between
powered landscaping tools
Pick up the catalogue from
new license approval.
due to the tough
Toolstation has launched
one of Toolstation’s sales
registration process and
a new range of garden
counters across the UK or:
new license for Ferromex
the rigorous health and
landscaping tools in its
TEL freephone:
arrives at the perfect time to
safety measures required.
new catalogue.
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tackle outbreaks of moss and
It is also an expensive
algae. Most groundsmen and
commitment from any
both traditional petrol and
greenkeepers have trouble
manufacturers who want
cordless battery powered
with moss at some stage;
to prove that the product
lawnmowers, chainsaws
and this unsightly nuisance
is of the highest quality.
and trimmers.
Spring is upon us, and the
can be caused by a number
The range features
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Headlining the front cover
The super concentrated
of factors including poor
liquid is easy to mix and
is a 40V cordless lawnmower,
vigour, acidic soil conditions,
users have peace of mind
with battery and charger, for
insufficient aeration, poor
knowing that the product
only £199.90.
drainage, shade, close
is extremely safe to use. For
mowing, over-use and a
maximum effect, it is advised
of Einhell petrol powered
lack of feed.
that Ferromex is applied
tools, including a 41cc
within the active growing
chainsaw with kick back
products on the market
period of grasses from spring
protection for only £109.45.
which claim to eradicate
to autumn.
Although there are many
“Mobile friendly” number:
There is also a new range
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Ornamental rocks Cornish Landscaping
and expertise to do it safely
Granite is a small
and efficiently and at the
independent partnership
right price.
offering a unique range
These weathered Cornish
of weathered Cornish
granite boulders are Play
granite boulders.
England nominated.
The granite boulders are
For younger play schemes,
all different shapes and sizes,
granites are selected with
from small ornamental to
one side or one end sloping
large play and landscaping
for easy access by toddlers.
features, such as those in
The larger granites will allow
the award-winning Queen
opportunity for group play.
Elizabeth Olympic Park. The boulders have a
Wow festival
Architects and designers are welcome to visit the
natural weathered non-slip
farms to select granites for
cortex which makes them
garden and landscaping
idealfeatures in play schemes.
schemes. This year, Cornish
Founder of LodeStar music
Poppy mix would provide
Landscaping Granite
festival, Doug Durrant,
LodeStar 2014 with a
have a natural flat footprint.
continues to work with
had a lifelong vision of
poignant and memorable
This makes placing easy
designers for the Chelsea
creating an event with a
display – the kind that
and concrete foundations
Flower Show.
special atmosphere that
epitomises the ethos of
unnecessary.
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brought people together
the festival.
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natural surroundings.
The granites tend to
Cornish Landscaping Granite have the experience
in a beautiful place of Through the help of
serve as a powerful reminder
achieved a truly stunning
of the great sacrifice made by
setting for the festival to
British and Commonwealth
take place.
people during WW1. “I had seen photos of their
the Cambridgeshire Fenland
poppies in a trade magazine
lies a quaint and picturesque
and thought that not only
village called Lode where
did they look fantastic
Doug and his family have
but the values behind the
been farming since the
mixture were in line with
1930’s. However, once a year
those of our own.
it comes to life through a
“Having previously
music festival which unites
purchased Limagrain’s
the community and brings
Douce France Colour
joy to people of all ages.
Splash mixture – which
At this year’s event festival
added a great splash of
goers were treated to sea of
colour to the festival, I
red poppies.
decided to contact them
In a fitting tribute to mark
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created by Limagrain to
Limagrain UK, Doug has
On the southern edge of
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again,” said Doug.
the 100 year anniversary of
Don’t miss Seeds and
the start of the First World
Seeding in the next issue
War, Doug felt that Limagrain
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Young gardeners Makita UK is a sponsor of
Chichester College, Capel
panel includes horticulture
award and visitors will be
Essex-based Writtle College
Manor, Askham Bryan
industry leaders, home
able to vote for the winner of
in support of their entry
College, Pershore College
interest magazine editors
the People’s Choice Award.
in the Young Gardeners of
and Shuttleworth College –
and acclaimed garden
Other supporters of
the Year competition. This
who will each build a
designers. Entrants will
the Writtle team include
event is held annually at
garden in a 5.5m x 4m plot
compete to win gold, silver
Collier & Catchpole, Global
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at the Show.
gilt, silver or bronze awards.
March-6 April, Olympia Kensington, London. One of several sponsors,
The contest, organised by TV gardener David with the Prince’s Foundation
package of power tools
for Building Community, is
suitable for hard landscaping
run to encourage the best
which includes circular
of young ‘green’ talent
saws, belt sanders, routers
among leading horticultural
and planers, mitre saws and
colleges.
extraction system. Writtle College is one of six colleges to compete –
receive the Best in Show
Stone, D & B Scaffolding, Millboard, Factorylux and Provinder.
Domoney in association
Makita has provided a full
jigsaws as well as a dust
The overall winner will
The show opens to the public on Friday 20 March and judging will take place on the same day. The judging
Safety first Confirming his attendance
“The response we
at the recently announced
had at the first event last
second ‘BALI-NCF Coping
October was excellent
with Slopes’ event (Draycote
and we look forward
Water, Warwickshire, on
to demonstrating our
Thursday March 26th),
equipment and discussing
Simon Richard, UK Agent
with the visitors, the
for the Reform bank
operator safety benefits
tractor range and Sales
when working at up to
Agent for the Shibaura
45 degree angles.”
SG280 slope mower, said:
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Making space
Defining event
A new brand of garden
manufactured from pressure
The Invasive Non Native
Compliance Board (PCCB)
buildings and sheds is
treated timber joists – as
Specialists Association
and Kate Faulkner, from
now available in the UK.
used in traditional home
(INNSA) Conference
Designs on Property and a
construction – and overlaid
which is being held at the
fellow PCCB Board member
centre stage in gardens,
with a plywood floor which
Museum of Science and
will launch the Code of
Timeless Timber sheds
has a slip resistant and easy
Industry in Manchester
Practice and outline the
create additional living
clean surface.
on 24th March will be a
role the PCCB will have in
defining event for the
regulating the Code.
Designed to take
space without the hassle
Walls are strong, load-
or expense of traditional
bearing and timber clad,
home extensions.
the roof is weather proof
invasive species industry. The conference will mark
Jerry Fitzjohn from The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
for 20 years and all
the launch of the INNSA
will also present on the role
research shows that one in
Timeless Timber sheds
Code of Practice which will
TPO will play in providing
five people in the UK can’t
come with mortice locks
set the industry standard for
a redress mechanism for
find space to be alone in
for security.
the remediation of Japanese
consumers under the Code.
New homeowner
their own home and have
Intended to take
Knotweed and other Non-
There will be many more
considered constructing
centre stage in a garden,
Native species. The code
high profile guests and
garden buildings to create
the sheds have a choice
will provide consumers and
speakers at the conference,
much-needed ‘me space’.
of contemporary finishes
property professionals with
including industry experts
are strong, weather resistant,
peace of mind when dealing
such as Rob Simpson from
secure and easily erected.
with Code subscribers.
BASIS and Professor Dr
Timeless Timber’s garden buildings are constructed to feel like homes on a smaller scale, with floors
Prices start from £2,380 RRP.
Kate Davies, the Chairman of the Property Codes
John Bailey from Leicester University.
Little Wonder it’s cutting it with professionals The Little Wonder Hydro BRC-26 brushcutter with hydrostatic drive is cutting it with professional landscapers, groundsmen and hire outlets. It rips through rough and tough weeds and brush at speeds up to 4.2mph with reduced fatigue for the operator. Constructed in welded steel with solid rod control and Honda GXV390 engine, this is a brushcutter built to last. Schiller Grounds Care 0800 840 0888 lwdealer@littlewonder.uk.com www.littlewonder.uk.com
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Walk-Behind Mowers
What do you want from a pedestrian rotary mower?
When trying to select the right mower you will need to consider cutting width, power unit, drive system, collector capacity, noise levels, hand arm vibration, durability, cutting height, cut and drop, mulch mowing and weight. As to price, expect a professional mower to cost upwards of £700, a mid £1,400 budget typically securing a versatile professional model. But what do you need? James de Havilland reports Walk-behind mowers fall
paying someone to do the
into a range of categories so
work for you. The once
first up we need to establish
familiar practice of buying
that we are considering
in a ‘domestic’ mower to
‘maintenance mowers’
do the job can work if the
designed to trim routinely
machine can be relied upon
mown turf to includes
to meet limited demands
lawns, path boundaries
but in practice professional
and amenity areas around
mowing can soon highlight
housing and public
why even a high end
buildings. All will collect
domestic mower may not
clippings but may offer the
or machines to do the
freshly seeded areas? Is the
be fit for purpose. Two
ability to cut and drop or
job. If you are creating
grass variety one with slow
typical issues include
possible mulch mow.
a new landscape within
growth rates? What time of
mowing speed and collector
which there is grass to be
year is it? How many times
capacity but hand arm
different set of demands to
maintained before a client
will you need to mow the
vibration levels can all be too
those faced by contractors
takes over you will clearly
area before responsibility
high for extended operation.
tasked with mowing a
need a mower to do the job.
is passed to someone else?
known area every season.
So what do you choose?
• Area to be mown
If you know what you need
To help, task one is
Next, landscapers face a
to cut, and how often,
to establish:
and aspect. Three short
VERSATILITY – THE LANDSCAPER’S FRIEND
you can home in upon
• Frequency of mowing
words that cover a broad
A grass mowing contractor
exactly the right machine
Will you be mowing turf or
range of demands that can
can, as previously outlined,
have a significant impact
home in on a mower design
when it comes to selecting
that will suit specific needs.
the right mower.
If you are not over sure
• Desired finish and
of what you will need a
quality of cut
pedestrian mower to do
Do you need to cut and
then it will pay to seek out a
collect, leave a striped finish
machine that can cope with a
or can you just cut and drop?
range of different challenges.
If your needs are for very
A top professional mower
occasional mowing duties,
should be able to cut and
look at hiring a mower or
collect damp, long grass.
Remove the grass box and take a look at the rear deck aperture. A large and unobstructed opening will suggest good performance collecting longer, wet clippings.
This covers size, location
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Walk-Behind Mowers It should be able to distribute
light mulch. This processing
mown clippings in a
needs room within the deck
controlled way.
and the right blade to be
Mulch mowing is still
really effective.
misunderstood but it is a
• A decent grass box
technique that can be really
Consider both the volume of
useful to landscapers. If the
a grass box and how well it
area to be mown needs to be well presented in the period between establishment and handover, regular mulch
Grass boxes come in a wide range of sizes and will include net and solid ‘ventilated’ designs. Ease of cleaning, secure location with simplified removal are key features but a fill indicator can really help make the most of available capacity.
mows can really work well as
fills. Some designs are large but the manner in which material enters the box means it is not packed in, so wasting volume. Further, a
it can help conserve moisture
is the other key to mulch
and wetter grass. Some 3 in
good grass box will be easy
and so reduce the need
mow success.
1 designs are compromised,
to clean. The vent holes in a
collection deteriorating in
grass box need to be open
to water establishing turf.
Selecting the right mower
Those who sell a mower that
will need you to ask relevant
challenging conditions.
to allow air to exit. Blocked
can mulch can fail to remind
questions. Consider some of
• True mulching ability
vents stop the collector
end users that mulching
the following to get an idea
If you take a look at a
filling to capacity.
is best done following the
of what can help.
dedicated mulching deck
• Box full indicators
third cut rule – you should
• Big deck aperture
you will note it is shaped
It can be tricky to know
mow just a third of the sward
When considering any
differently from a straight
when it is time to empty a
height, with two-thirds
collector mower, the less
cut or cut and collect
grass box. An indicator, that
remaining. In other words
there is between the deck
mower. Mulching needs the
will alert the operator when
reduce an inch to two thirds
and clippings box the more
clippings cut by the blade to
the box is nice and full, can
of an inch and you will get a
likely it is that the mower will
be further processed so they
really have a positive impact
good finish. Little and often
be able to cope with longer
fall back into the sward as a
upon productivity.
Controls will range from a basic ‘deadman’ handle and throttle through to blade brakes and selectable drive speeds. Look for well routed cables that will not snag and good ergonomics. The longer the operator spends mowing the more it will pay to invest in the right mower.
Chunky aluminium decks are designed to resist the rigours of rough mowing but a good light alloy can also be pretty tough. The Xenoy material Etesia employs on its Pro models is tough enough to take a hammer blow without any problem.
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Walk-Behind Mowers • Ease of grass box
dealing with long wet grass.
• Drive traction and
weight. No point buying a
emptying
Talk to your supplying dealer
push ability
mower that will not fit into
A grass box can be heavy
and ensure the machines you
A mower with drive that
a van or is too heavy for two
when full. If the operator
consider have the power to
can be freewheeled is well
people to lift onto a vehicle.
struggles to get the box
deal with the worst you will
suited to landscaper work.
Operating noise can be an
on and off then it makes
throw at them.
Traction will depend upon
issue. Engine and blade noise
mowing more difficult than
• Push or powered
the size of the driven wheels.
will differ between mower
it should be. A well-designed
A push mower is simplest
If you need to mow slopes,
models, so try and work
‘heavy’ box full of clippings
and ideally suited to short
consider a mower with
different machines around
will be easier to work than
mowing runs and working
bigger traction wheels. It
buildings. Battery power is
something that is lighter
around obstacles. Top end
is also possible to select a
worth considering but this
but a fiddle to empty,
domestic mowers may
mower with a differential
type of mower will still have
remove or replace.
well be offered with drive
lock. This will ensure the
blade noise to consider.
• Cleaning
but these may not be fast
driven wheels do not revert
The underside of mowing
enough for professional
to a single drive wheel in
mowers are designed to
decks can get completely
mowing. A multi-speed
poor going.
work for extended periods.
blocked with clippings. If
mechanical will deliver a
• Blade protection
You are paying for durable,
cleaning the deck is easy
range of forward speeds,
A system that allows the
dependable performance
the job will get done. If it is a
allowing the operator to
blade to hit a solid object
that should see a well-
fiddle and there are clipping
work at apace that suits
without transferring a shock
cared for mower lasting for
traps, the mower will suffer.
productivity and quality of
load to the engine can make
a number of seasons. The
• Power
cut. Hydrostatic drive will
the difference between a
cheapest mower you can
Mowers designed to
cost more but it will also
big bill or a few minutes
buy is the one that costs
maintenance mow regularly
allow the operator to select
downtime.
the least to operate.
cut turf may have an engine
the right speed for all types
Other issues should
that has less in reserve for
of work.
include mower size and
Professional pedestrian
With thanks to Etesia UK Ltd
The best mower is the one that is right for your specific needs. A rugged powerful model is great for some jobs, a £1,400 battery-powered unit ticking all the right boxes for others. Time taken selecting the right mower is never wasted.
Width and weight, left, needs to also be matched to versatility and features, such as available cut heights. Etesia offer around 18 different pedestrian models with working widths from 46 to 53cm and a price range that goes from around £700 to just shy of £2,500.
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Editor
leaf vacuums, tillers and
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UTVs. The innovative, dealer
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Walk-Behind Mowers
Where big things happen Flying the flag for British turf maintenance equipment Dennis and SISIS have
particular interest to many
an interchangeable unit with
other Dennis and SISIS
returned to home soil
superintendents who made
seven fully floating heads
machines on the stand, which
following an extremely
their way to the Henry B.
which allows it to follow
have proved to be consistent,
successful Golf Industry
Gonzalez Convention Center.
ground contours. The unit can
top performers and relied
Show (GIS) in San Antonio,
It proved to be so popular
be fitted with either a roller
upon by superintendents,
Texas, where the new SISIS
that one eager visitor, who
or brush heads and is ideal for
groundsmen and green-
Flexi400 was the star of
couldn’t wait to get his hands
the removal of dew, striping
keepers around the world.
the show.
on the machine, purchased
for improved presentation,
the very one that was being
lifting grasses prior to cutting
included favourites such as
Happen’ is the motto of the
showcased on the stand.
or brushing in top dressings.
the SISIS Rotorake 600HD
world famous GIS event and
After its successful UK
It is attachable to the tow
– a heavy duty pedestrian
‘Where Big Things
The impressive line-up
it proved to ring true for the
launch at BTME in January, it is
unit by a simple 50mm ball
scarifier and linear aerator; the
turf maintenance equipment
easy to see why the Flexi400
hitch or clevis pin and both
tractor mounted SISIS Veemo
giants after being inundated
was such an instant hit at the
arms can be raised for ease of
MK 2 – perfect for removing
with quality enquiries.
GIS. Specifically designed for
storage or transportation.
thatch from large areas
The SISIS Flexi400, which
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It’s going to be big! SALTEX 2015 has seen a
“I am really excited to be
GB’s plans for SALTEX
“We have been sharing a
huge amount of exhibitor
bringing Playmaintain
2015, Simon Hewitt, head
stand with three other well
bookings from a wide range
to SALTEX 2015, not only
of marketing, said: “STIHL
respected and established
of sectors in recent weeks.
do we see this as an ideal
will be showcasing our
companies at SALTEX for
Companies representing
opportunity to build our
extensive low noise cordless
some years now, enjoying a
forestry, play, groundscare
brand by showcasing the
tool range at the NEC,
good level of enquiries. We
machinery, artificial
services which we offer
including even more hard-
think it’s a better location to
surfaces, natural turf and
but also to meet and
working new models for
attract a wider audience and
landscaping products can
build relationships with
professionals this year. We
should be less susceptible
all be seen by visiting the
prospective clients.”
look forward to meeting
to the vagaries of the British
familiar and new contacts
weather,” he said.
NEC, 4-5 November. The most recent exhibitors
Melcourt Industries is a leading UK supplier of
at this year’s event, and will
to confirm their presence
mulches, growing media,
follow with interest this bold
incorporate a wide range
include Inturf, Barenbrug,
play surfaces, soil improvers,
move for the show.”
of educational seminars
Boughton Loam and
and other products based
Turf, STIHL GB, Etesia UK,
on natural materials and as
celebrating its 30th
unique ‘Ask The Expert’ turf
Wiedenmann UK, BLEC
a frequent SALTEX exhibitor,
anniversary and joint
management clinic, and for
Global, Grillo Agrigarden,
managing director Andy
managing director, Alex
the first time, will combine
Amazone, Trimax, Briggs
Chalmers believes that the
Edwards, is upbeat about the
with the IOG’s annual
and Stratton, Polaris
new location brings more
exhibition’s new location.
Conference and Awards.
Commercial, Bowcom,
opportunities to exhibitors:
Melcourt Industries, Vale
at SALTEX for many years and
Muck Truck UK, Duralock,
having now moved location
Harrod UK, S & C Slatter,
we believe the show will be
Pitchmark, AE Evans,
re-invigorated. It will offer a
Myerscough College,
better visitor experience and
Wicksteed Playgrounds
give us a good chance
and Playmaintain.
of meeting new customers
director Gavin Crane said:
and turf debates, the
“We’ve been exhibiting
Engineering, Tyre-Line,
Playmaintain managing
This year will see Inturf
The new show format will
and contacts,” he said. Commenting on STIHL
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SALTEX 2015
Exceeding expectations SALTEX 2015 is set to
Commenting on SALTEX’s
sector’s biggest
become bigger and better
hall expansion, show
names have signed
with the announcement that
organiser Brintex sales
up to the show
the show has now moved
director John Gibson said:
– many of which
into a third hall at the NEC
“With an additional 30
have taken large
in Birmingham.
companies provisionally
stands to launch
Organisers of the 2015
holding spaces and halls
new products,”
show, which is being held
8 & 7 almost sold out, we
he said.
on 4 and 5 November,
are delighted to announce
have extended the show
the show’s expansion into
date will also
footprint to accommodate
hall 6. This will enable us to
be outside of a
the increasing number of
accommodate well over 200
September events
the world-class exhibitors
exhibitors, which allows us to
congestion which
that have now confirmed
promote a very broad range
sees other exhibitions such
position was enhanced when
their presence.
of top brand products and
as Four Oaks, GaLaBau and
it acquired Hunters Precision
services to this year’s visitors.”
Demo Dagen taking place.
Grinders, which specialises in
Since the floorplan was released in mid-November,
Geoff Webb, CEO of the
SALTEX’s new
The most recent exhibitors
relief and spin grinders.
more than 120 exhibitors
Institute of Groundsmanship,
include Everris, Makita,
Commenting on the
have signed up to SALTEX’s
said, “Industry support of
Limagrain UK, Schiller
company’s long-standing
new indoor format –
SALTEX 2015’s new date and
Grounds Care, Fleet Line
presence at SALTEX,
confirming that it is a positive
location has already exceeded
Markers, Countrywide Turf
managing director Clive
move for the industry.
expectations. Many of the
and Amenity, Lister Wilder,
Nottingham, said: “I’m
Nomix Enviro, The Childrens
delighted to hear that we
Playground Company,
are the only company to
Border Sports Services,
have exhibited at every
Kanga Loaders and Lloyds
SALTEX since it began. We
Hunter, who became the
are big supporters of the
100th company to sign-up.
exhibition and are looking
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quality equipment for turf professionals, and this
They virtually launched
managing director,
their business at a Saltex
Andrew Rodwell. “There
exhibition nearly thirty
are positive and negatives
years ago, so SCH (Supplies)
of course, there are a lot
Ltd can consider themselves
more end users coming
semi experts on the show
to the show now –
and its history.
groundsmen, landscapers and so on. Looking back
caked in mud, half frozen,
at previous shows and the
they are looking forward to
machines that SCH have
being in the warm and dry
had on their stand, brings
NEC for the 2015 exhibition.
home to me how much
“I have seen a few changes over the years,” says SCH
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Education
Education 2015 qualifications versus experience
Time was when we chose our careers, gained the necessary qualifications and joined the workforce. But in a constantly changing world of career hopping, redundancies and daily advances in science and technology just how important are qualifications as opposed to experience? “I used to be in farming,”
skills from qualified members
important thing is attitude.
college to enquire about
says David Hymas, owner
of the building trade. He
When I’m looking for staff I’m
apprenticeships. According
of DH Multi Services, a
now has specialist teams
looking for a man who’s got
to the government website
domestic and commercial
concentrating on either the
something about him and
(www.apprenticeships.gov.uk)
landscaping company
domestic or commercial sides
who’s willing to get on. You
grants of £1,500 are still
operating in north
of the business and is proud
can teach anyone as long as
available to companies with
Yorkshire. “The family
of the fact that last year
they’ve got the right work
less than 50 employees and
farm went bankrupt and
DH Multi Services gained
ethic and are willing to learn.”
can be granted for up to
I started this company in
Bradstone Assurance and
2002 with nothing.”
became CHAS accredited. “To my mind experience
David took various
David bemoans the cost of advertising for staff
five apprentices. The employer must pay
in the local paper and is
the minimum wage during
horticultural courses and
is worth more than
considering contacting
the apprentices’ placement,
gained hard landscaping
qualifications but the
his nearest agricultural
which could last from one
DH Multi Services
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Education
Mature students from Capel Manor College
Myerscough College apprentices working at Foxcroft 32
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Education Willerby Landscapes used
previous company. We had
apprentices during its Queen
a ready made experienced
Elizabeth Olympic Park
staff and 12 to 18 months
contract and has a positive
contracting work all ready
attitude to staff training.
to fulfill.”
Director John Melmoe
During the 1970s and
agrees with David Hymas
80s a large percent of the
that when recruiting staff
workflow was generated
the candidate’s approach
by the now defunct Greater
and willingness to learn are
London Council (GLC).
to four years and during this
all important. “Experience
“People don’t realise the
street recruitment agencies
time the trainee must study
comes first and qualifications
reach of the GLC,” John
prior to a managerial role
for work based qualifications
can follow,” he says. “Last
continues. “They weren’t just
with English Nature (now
during his or her working
year we needed an HGV
involved with the capital,
Natural England) and
week. He or she will also
driver, and although we
but new townships around
coming into horticulture in
be expected to work with
found the right man he had
the country which provided
her early 40s thinks that life
experienced staff learning
no formal qualifications. We
major work for landscapers
is about changes.
job specific skills.
immediately put him through
and constructors.”
Employers like David who are willing to train their staff
an intensive course.” John, whose education
“I wanted to do something
Following the GLC’s
different and now I’m at
demise the supermarket
my desk for two days a
and pay decent wages could
at Merrist Wood College
boom in 1985/1986 provided
week and working outside
benefit from the scheme
combined practical
the next opportunity for
teaching, for three. A lot
and add to their company’s
experience with theory,
new business and Willerby
of our mature students
skilled workforce.
entered the industry and
Landscapes continued to
say that they want to work
was employed by a large
prosper. Although John’s role
outside or they want to work
Services Manager at
company until a series
is more managerial these
with plants and acquiring
Myerscough College, who
of circumstances lead to
days he recognises that “this
qualifications gives them the
are currently supporting
the formation of Willerby
is a practical based industry”.
confidence to change their
800 to 1,000 apprentices
Landscapes.
Lee Price, Employer
in the horticultural sector
“The organisation I worked
“The great thing is that
career. If they’re starting
it’s very welcoming and very
a business for themselves
(which includes landscaping
for was divided into three
versatile,” says Sarah Seery,
qualifications will influence
and sports turf) says that
businesses,” he remembers,
Head of Horticulture at
the way they communicate
around 90% of them remain
“and as the landscaping
Capel Manor College. “This
with customers and give
with their employers after
section was the least
industry embraces people
customers confidence in
training. “It’s extremely rare
profitable we were all made
coming in through many
the business.”
that they’re not kept on,” he
redundant. I stayed on for a
different routes.”
reports. “It’s the exception
while mopping things up but
Sarah, who is now on her
rather than the rule.”
basically Willerby Landscapes
third career having worked
important for young people
was established from my
with one of the large high
attending college for
BALI award winning
This confidence born of achievement is also
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Education London began working in
maintenance garden but
experience and those who
the industry to earn money
if they want a complete
don’t.”
before going travelling.
design I’ll bring in a fully
“I travelled abroad when I was eighteen and nineteen
qualified designer.” In contrast Mike Goodall,
Mike thinks that people leaving the profession may do so because of the
and when I came back I found
a founding director with
long hours and perhaps
a company that was prepared
award winning OOBE
an expectation of working
to train people on the job,”
Landscape Architects based
outside. “Whilst rewarding,
he recalls. “In this business
in Newcastle upon Tyne, took
this work can be generally
you need a lot of knowledge
a relatively conventional
office based and many
two or three years and
– hard landscaping, soft
educational route acquiring
people don’t realise that.”
reassuring for potential
landscaping, turfing, planting
A levels in geography, biology
employers, she explains.
and plant identification. I
and art before studying for
a Registered Member of the
“A certificate or diploma not
used to hire someone I first
a BSc in Landscape Design
Society of Garden Designers
only demonstrates that a
met at a nursery. He knew
and Ecology at Sheffield
(SGD) left her Landscape
candidate has strong skills
everything about plants
University. After leaving
Architecture four year degree
but also that they are reliable
including their Latin names.”
university he joined Insite
course after one year. “I felt
James thinks there are a
Environments, a small design
that the course was very
lot of people who don’t go to
based practice in Newcastle,
much aimed at working with
college. “I use self employed
which later merged with
Local Authorities on urban
runs Churchill Landscapers,
people who I’ve worked
SLR consulting and from
infrastructure rather than
his own successful small
with and trust. Most of my
here, along with three other
horticulture,” she explains.
family business in East
customers want a simple low
directors he established
and determined enough to complete the course.” James Gallagher who
OOBE in 2010. “The company we were
member of the Institute of Horticulture and the Society
after a few years we decided
of Garden Designers) Gillian
to set up our own practice,”
went back and worked with
he says. “Since then we
her dad. “It was like a 13 year
haven’t looked back. We’ve
apprenticeship,” she says.
got a new London office and
“We employed about 40
are picking up some exciting
people and covered a wide
projects both here in the UK
landscaping range including
and abroad.”
design, build and installation,
fact that Sheffield University
maintenance and interior landscape design.” Usually the company
required him to undertake a
would produce two Chelsea
year out in industry before
gardens, one for themselves
going back to complete
and one for somebody else.
his diploma in Landscape
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much larger concern and
education Mike values the
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Having grown up with her father’s business,
working for merged with a
Looking back on his
OOBE Landscape Architects
Gillian Temple MI Hort. and
“I was surrounded by so
Architecture. “This was
many skilled people and
pivotal for me,” he says, “and
when I was designing there
not all routes to becoming a
was always someone to ask.
Landscape Architect require
‘Can I have a water feature
it. We’re now recruiting
here?’ for instance or I’d
and there can be quite a
talk to a bricky about a hard
difference between those
landscaping project. When
candidates who have this
you’re in that situation and
Education you need an answer, you
certificate and then go round
remember it.”
undercutting everybody else.
students Mark thinks that
In this situation a written
the variety of skills and
qualification is dangerous.”
knowledge they’ve already
Gillian ended up running the whole contract side of the business and when
If a little knowledge is
On the subject of mature
acquired gives them the
her father retired formed
a dangerous thing then
ability to change career. “If
Gillian Temple Associates, a
perhaps the answer is to
someone’s coming from
landscape design company
go on learning. Mark Yates,
retail into horticulture for
based in Kent and Sussex.
careers coordinator at Writtle
example they’ll have learnt
College says that their short
about making good client
awarded a gold medal at
courses team is training
relationships which will help
student looking to change
Chelsea and a member of
people who are already
should they start their own
your career or an employer
the Institute of Horticulture
working, (in chainsaw use
businesses. It’s all about
who wants to educate or
and a registered member of
and pesticides for example)
drawing out transferrable
up date his or her staff
the SGD for over 25 years she
and helping employers keep
skills and gaining skills they
qualifications (apart from
hates the fact that “anybody
their staff up to date.
haven’t got.”
the garden design certificates
Now, having been
can call themselves a garden
“Our courses range
While further training may
described by Gillian Temple) never hurt anyone. According
designer” without the
from apprenticeships to
be inappropriate for some
qualifications or experience.
Landscape Design degrees
(Landscape Architects for
to Mark, “the more you learn
and there’s a variety of work
instance who need to be
the more you want to carry
it as a paid hobby. They’ve
out there with a huge range
highly qualified in the first
on learning.”
maybe done a six week or
of opportunity. We’re aiming
place) other sectors of the
three month adult learning
to make the workforce better
industry have nothing to
along with the right attitude
course on ‘How to design
trained and raise people’s
lose. Whether you’re a young
and a solid work ethic can’t
your own garden’ got a
aspirations and skill levels.”
trainee apprentice, a mature
be taught.
“Some people look upon
Unfortunately experience,
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Education
Opportunity knocks! Wanted: 75 new apprentices – develop and gain practical experience The David Colegrave
as a grower or production
launches apprenticeship
are a great opportunity
Foundation (DCF) has
manager, and has won
recruitment drive.
for candidates to gain a
awarded six students
awards for Best Commercial
nationally-recognised
£8,000 worth of Sponsored
Student and the Gardeners
National Apprenticeship
qualification and develop
Scholarships.
Company Prize.
Week, Lafarge Tarmac –
practical experience in
the UK’s leading sustainable
a dynamic industry.”
WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRES
Growers Show, says:
Sponsored Scholarship
decision as all of the
Lafarge Tarmac
As the UK celebrates
building materials and construction solutions
“Our apprenticeships
Skills Minister Nick Boles said:
Kirsty Lane, South West “It really was a tough
winner Claire Brassington,
candidates put forward
its annual recruitment
absolute business sense
31, from Much Wenlock,
were of an excellent
programme to find 75
while providing life changing
Shropshire, is currently
standard and all deserving
new apprentices.
opportunities for young
studying for a diploma
of the scholarship.
people across the country.
in Garden Design at
I am therefore delighted
Pershore (Warwickshire)
deliberation and careful
that Lafarge Tarmac
College in Worcestershire,
consideration, we selected
is to employ 75 new
following a diploma
Alistair Arnold. We feel he is
apprenticeships. I would
in Horticulture.
committed, of a high calibre
company – has launched
‘£8,000 worth of sponsored scholarship’
“Apprenticeships make
“However, after much
urge employers of all sizes
Claire has seven years
to follow Lafarge Tarmac’s
experience in working in
gap in commercial
commitment to supporting
lead and to consider
garden centres and the
production horticulture.”
skills, inspiring young
how they can make
retail environment, and
people and helping the
apprenticeships part of
has won several garden
UK construction industry
their growth strategy.”
display awards.
As part of the company’s
and will help fill the skills
PETER SEABROOK
Opportunities at Lafarge
Pippa Hawkins, Training
The Peter Seabrook /
and diverse workforce,
Tarmac are available in a wide
Manager at Wyevale Garden
BPOA Bursary winners
Lafarge Tarmac will offer
range of specialisms from
Centres, says:
Stephen Massam, 29, from
apprenticeship opportunities
mechanical and electrical
to youngsters across many
apprenticeships, to lab
Claire with her continued
Nathan Johnson, 21 from
of its 330 UK sites.
technicians, management
development in Garden
Tarleton, Lancashire are
trainees and road operatives.
Design, and hope she
both currently studying
enjoys the challenge of
at Myerscough College
the programme.”
in Lancashire and have a
develop a talented
Commenting on the launch of the apprenticeship recruitment programme, Cyrille Ragoucy, CEO of Lafarge Tarmac, said: “We’re passionate
‘Students win £8,000 of DCF Sponsored Scholarships’
about creating a lasting
“We are thrilled to support
Southport,Lancashire, and
strong interest in commercial
SWGS Sponsored Scholarship
horticulture. Stephen is completing a
winner Alastair Arnold, 32,
NVQ level 3 in Production
from Warwick, Warwickshire,
Horticulture as well as a
our commitment to learning
hiring six higher apprentices,
is currently studying for
degree level qualification
and innovation means we
who will be offered a work-
a MSc. Horticulture Crop
‘Master of Horticulture’ with
are well placed to offer
based learning programme
Production at Writtle College
the RHS, while also working
expert support and guidance
within the aggregates and
in Essex, following a BSc
as a grower at Lovania
to nurture skills and kick-
quarrying business that
Horticulture.
Nurseries.
start successful, high quality
leads to a nationally
careers.
recognised qualification.
skills legacy. I believe that
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Alastair aims to work in commercial horticulture
Nathan is completing an NVQ level 2 Diploma
Education in Horticulture while also
in this business from the
passionate about plants.
Manager at Ball Colegrave,
working as an apprentice
opportunity with financial
She has made a significant
says:
grower at Lovania Nurseries.
support and personal
commitment to developing
mentoring that this award
both her knowledge, and
person in a progressive
can give them.”
her skills.”
nursery business apply for
FLORANOVA
The DCF Scholarship
Peter Seabrook, Scholarship Sponsor and DCF Trustee says:
“It’s great to see a young
this bursary.”
for us to see such a good
Sponsored Scholarship
BALL COLEGRAVE
number of applicants for
winner Opal Rowe, 31,
Sponsored Scholarship
Season which runs from
this award with many worthy
from Glasgow, Scotland,
winner Danny Booth, 23,
September to January, is
of our support, to the point
is currently studying for a
from Southport, Lancashire,
now closed (reopening in
we have had to share the
BSc Horticulture at SRUC
is currently studying for
September 2015).
award this year.”
in Edinburgh.
an NVQ in Production
“It is really encouraging
Simon Davenport,
Opal works voluntarily
Chairman of the BPOA, commented:
This latest season has
Horticulture at Myerscough
seen a total £14,000
at Glasgow Botanic Gardens
College in Lancashire, and
awarded to twelve students
and is looking to work in
is also a Grower manager
representing seven UK
“We are very pleased
the field of research. She
at Lovania Nurseries.
colleges.
to see again a high level
would particularly like to
of participation by young
breed a new variety of
nurseries, including plug and
were received from 20
people and apprentices
ornamental plant.
seed suppliers that specialise
colleges across the UK.
working in nursery production companies. “The winners will definitely benefit in their years ahead
Danny plans to visit
In total, applications
Mark Leivers, the
in production techniques
Production Director at
to learn more about best
For more details visit:
Floranova says:
practice and quality control.
www.davidcolegrave
“Opal Rowe is clearly
Stuart Lowen, Marketing
foundation.org.uk
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Artificial Grass
Artificial intelligence The artificial grass market is growing fast and the product is finding it’s way onto a wide range of projects BLADES GRASS The gardens at the front of this property were in a poor condition despite the owner’s best efforts to cultivate a lush green lawn to complement the symmetrical design. The existing lawn and a small quantity of earth was stripped and removed. This creates enough depth to ensure the level is flush with the surrounding
Serenity
planted areas. chose a shorter pile grass to
comprised of a combination
yarns which are made
the key to a successful and
create a manicured finish.
of texturised and straight
in Britain.
long-lasting installation,
0800 107 5151 www. bladesgrass.co.uk
Robust groundworks are
and critical to guarantee adequate drainage – this means even the heaviest of
SERENITY
downpours there is enough
TigerTurf UK, has
material to absorb the
further extended its
water as is runs through the
landscape range with
perforations in the grass.
two competitively priced,
The base is constructed
visually appealing
first by building a perimeter
additions – Serenity
with tannalised timber –
and Serenity Lite.
this is to contain the base
Combining a mixture
materials but will not be
of green and jute tones,
seen once the grass is laid.
Serenity is a silky soft grass
The base is then constructed
which mimics a healthy
using at least 2 inches of a
natural lawn. With a dense
‘type 1’ compacted stone,
appearance, the surface
before a blinding of sharp
stands at 30mm in height
sand to create a perfectly
and is suitable for light to
flat surface.
medium traffic.
This project required
The Serenity Lite variant
seem joints, which if carried
is available with a lower pile
out correctly will not be seen.
height of 20mm, and imitates
The client opted for a bright green product to complement his planting and
the look of a freshly-mowed natural lawn. Both surfaces are
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Artificial Grass access areas such as balconies, terraces or city gardens. All the turfs are safe for children and pets. Artificial grasses are developing every day and this enables Hi Tech to adapt their range from time to time to ensure they are offering the best grasses available on the market at competitive prices.
Namgrass SURVIVE A DAILY TRAMPLING Alton Towers was preparing
01244 289 182
signed off by the BBC within a tight deadline. Namgrass Vision was
to the park’s specifications.
PRIVATE AREA IN URBAN JUNGLE
Namgrass completed
Transforming roof space
the 2,000m2 project within
into a safe green haven can
to open Cbeebies Land,
chosen because of its
the four week deadline,
provide a private area in an
an attraction that would
light tones and soft,
earning the park’s and the
urban jungle.
need the right look and to
hard-wearing quality. The
BBC’s approval. Since then
survive a daily trampling of
firm also created bespoke
they completed other
environments can also be
little feet. It also had to be
ground works and gradients
works for Alton Towers
developed to provide a
and Legoland.
calm area for staff breaks
Green roof space in work
Namgrass operate
and summer meetings. The
from a huge shiny ware-
area could also be used as
house on the edge of the
a smoking area (due to the
New Forest. It has over
new smoking regulations
40,000m2 of stock at any
in the United Kingdom)
one time, not to mention
as our sand filled range of
a display area, showing off
LazyLawn artificial grasses
all the latest products.
conform to British Standards.
01425 627832 www.namgrass.co.uk
Evergreens supply many surfaces suited for covering roof areas in a variety of
EFFICIENT AND TOP QUALITY
colours and textures.
Hi-Tech Turf have been
systems. Evergreen have
transforming lawns since
established methods to
2007 and provide a top
install artificial lawns to roof
quality service to all
areas without the need to fix
customers.
to the current roof surfaces.
Their range of turfs are
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This enables the building
perfect for transforming
owner or tenant to have
front and back lawns,
artificial grass installed
covering tired patios or
without voiding any
slippery decking and are
warranty on PVC or EPDM
ideal for creating green
flat roofing systems.
spaces in small or difficult
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Installing on modern roof
Their fixing method is
Artificial Grass
Evergreen also suitable on lead roofs
any roof area is the
or buildings with large lead
increased wind speed, this
flashing’s – this is of benefit
can be overcome by
as using adhesives on
a number of methods:
lead will cause damage or
• Use a sand filled artificial
staining when removing the
grass with a higher fill rate
artificial grass at a later date.
on the perimeter edges.
When installing any roof
(Roof must be checked
area you must consider a few
for suitability of the extra
things before installing:
weight.)
• Is the roof water tight and
• Apply adhesive around the
will it remain so during the
perimeter edge and ensure
artificial grasses life time?
a good bond. (Check roof
• Will the roof structure
surface before use.) Also use
carry the extra weight of
planters for example on high
the artificial turf allowing
risk areas.
for snow, water and people
• Use a rubber or foam
using the area?
(LazyPad) underlay and
It is also very important to
adhere the artificial grass
check the area for suitable
to the rubber, this allows
safety barriers around the
the grass to be rolled up in
perimeter of the roof so
emergences ie. roof leaks,
there are no hazards for
access, etc.
young children.
01572 768208 www.evergreensuk.com
Another major element of
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Feature
The Arborist
Eminent trees and health Two eminent researchers
and urban ecosystems,
processors as the company
automatically adjusts the
into the benefits trees
based on the principles of
has been recently appointed
speed of cut according to
bring to human health –
environmental psychology.
as exclusive dealers for the
the size of the trunks and
Midlands, North of England
can be equipped with an
and Scotland.
‘Easy’ function enhancing
Dr Kathleen Wolf and Dr
Dr Matilda Van den
Matilda Van den Bosch –
Bosch, formerly a doctor
will attend Barcham Trees’
in general practice and
Big Barn Conference
radiology, is now a full-
processors are manufactured
entitled ‘A Day in the Urban
time researcher at the
by Maaselän Kone Oy, a
Forest’ which is to be held
Swedish University of
Finnish company with over
three Hawk 25 processors
at its Ely, Cambridgeshire,
Agricultural Sciences,
30 years of experience
available for hire from their
headquarters on
combining her medical
manufacturing wood
Newcastle, Bromborough
Wednesday, 17 June, 2015.
knowledge with insights
processing equipment.
and Burgess Hill depots. At
in ecology, the natural
They are renowned in over
sub 750kg, this machine is
(pictured below) is a
environment and
30 countries worldwide for
road towable and is fitted
research social scientist
landscape planning. She
ease of use and reliability
with a petrol engine making
at the College of the
uses epidemiological and
and, relative to their size,
it a versatile piece of kit.
Environment at the
experimental methods,
exceptionally light, fast
University of Washington,
including statistical analyses,
and efficient.
based in Seattle USA, and
to explore associations
a collaborator with the
between the mechanisms
particular note is the Hakki
be representing the Hakki
USDA Forest Service on
behind public health and
Pilke Expert 37, a processor
Pilke range of products with
Urban Natural Resources
natural environments.
suitable for both professional
our appointment as a dealer
and demanding domestic
in the UK.”
Dr Kathleen Wolf
Stewardship research.
Both researchers are
Hakki Pilke firewood
One product worth
wood movement and overall usability. Orange Plant also have
Orange Plant’s MD, Joanna Chapman, was upbeat. “We are really pleased to
She conducts studies to
looking forward to meeting
use. Even though it only
understand the human
as many of the 550+ other
needs 7.5kW of power and
dimensions of urban forestry
delegates, who will listen to a
weighs just 750kg, it can
NEW ELIET SUPER PROF
wide range of speakers from
be used effectively to split
PSD Groundscare are the
the UK, Europe, Australia
trunks up to 40cm thick.
exclusive distributor for
and North America. The
This user-friendly machine
the Eliet range of products
conference, which is totally free-of-charge and includes breakfast and lunch, is now fully subscribed.
FIREWOOD PROCESSOR Orange Plant’s Newcastleupon-Tyne facility, will be home to the Hakki Pilke range of firewood
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Feature throughout the UK.
system which produces small
running from 16th March to
Commenting on his
chips by keeping them in the
30th April 2015 where each
acquisition, Mr. Doble
Eliet Super Prof shredder
chipping chamber longer
machine purchased will
said: “The machine has
ensures that the Super Prof
and are then discharged via
come with a free eco-eye
proved a real bonus for our
remains a highly efficient
the chute.
system worth £557.47 + VAT.
type of work, particularly
4 seasons shredder.
• 30% larger infeed opening
The launch of the new
as we have also purchased
Prof has earned a well-
loose waste.
deserved reputation of being
• Eco EyeTM technology’
BENEFITS OF COMPACT TOOL CARRIER
capable of processing almost
which automatically
When a Bridgwater-based
any kind of green waste.
reduces the power of the
tree surgeon secured
In the spring and autumn
machine to idle when the
a contract to deal with
looked at skid steer machines
there is a lot of green waste
machine is not shredding,
over 80 tonne of wood in
but decided that the wheel
to be processed and the
resulting in a reduction of
connection with a major
mounted and articulated
abundance of wet material
the energy required giving
site clearance contract he
chassis of the Avant design
may clog up other shredders
greater fuel savings, lower
was at last able to justify
would cause far less damage
and in summer and winter
sound levels and decreased
the purchase of an Avant
to sensitive surfaces such
the Super Prof deals with the
exhaust emissions.
compact tool carrier.
as grass.
Over the years the Super
shredding of high volumes of wood and shrubbery.
for disposing of bulkier and
The next generation of
Sedgemoor Tree Services,
a range of highly useful
flail mower.”
attachments including pallet forks, log grab, ripper and a Mr. Doble had initially
Mr. Doble continued:
the Super Prof will also be
established some ten years
“The Avant has now changed
available as a trailed machine
ago by Jim Doble and his
the way we tackle bigger
• Air-blown chip removal
for those that prefer to
wife Nicola, specialises
jobs by minimising back-
via a 360o rotatable
process the wood on the
mainly in private garden
breaking hand work and it
discharge chute that will
roadside and transport
contracts and was very keen
also has the added bonus of
blow the chips to a height of
off site. Additionally the
to acquire an Avant in order
being very easy to transport
2 meters.
renowned “Cross-Country”
to make life easier when
to site behind my 4x4 truck.”
• AxeleroTM’ discharge
tracked model has also
working in tight access areas.
Key features include:
Supplied by local
been updated to include
dealer Avant Equipment
all the features of the new
of Glastonbury, the 528
Super Prof ensuring those
model chosen by
who need to access difficult
Sedgemoor is powered
terrain have all the benefits
by a fuel-efficient Kubota
of the latest technology.
diesel engine developing
To celebrate the official
21 kW (28 hp) and is able to
launch, PSD Groundscare will
lift 800 kg to a maximum
be running a special offer
height of 2790mm thanks
available to all end users
to its telescopic boom.
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Feature
Hardscaper
Natural look Kelkay have made it easy
covering any area including
decorative aggregates from
and versatile range of
to create a natural look in
uneven surfaces, giving a
the Kelkay range.
products to cover todays
the garden with its Cobble
durable, natural stone finish.
Sett Mats and Yorkshire
Granite is the hardest
Borderstone Yorkshire
progressive market. With
Walling, available in sand and
an in depth understanding
and most durable natural
grey is a suitable alternative
of the industry and
stone in our range. It is
to the slightly more
customer needs, Kelkay
from premium solid granite
extremely hardwearing, its
traditional finishes. Double-
have a consistent approach
are available in three colours
resistance to heat and other
sided blocks with natural
to quality, service and
– rose, dark and light grey.
forms of stress make it a
decorative stone chippings
innovation.”
Easy to use they are ideal
popular choice for flooring
revealed in the surface offer
for garden transformations,
throughout the home and
superior quality while the
availability throughout the
while also being popular
garden. The versatility of the
coping stones provide the
season, especially at peak
to renovate driveways,
cobble mat sets allow the
perfect finish to any wall.
times. The company commits
patiosand even pool decks.
consumer to choose a variety
The walling blocks comes
to fast turnaround of orders
of grouting products from
in two sizes, 215x63mm and
and retailers across the UK
required, these granite mat
traditional Buildmate Patio
290x63mm. The coping
value the its £500 carriage
sets offer a great way of
Joint Fill to complimenting
stones are 580x136mm.
paid order service.
Walling ranges. The cobble mat sets made
With no experience
Antony Harker, managing
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Kelkay ensures stock
Kelkay’s brand portfolio
director at Kelkay, said:
also includes Borderstone,
“These new additions along
Buildmate, easyfountain and
with many more this season
Henri providing landscapers
go towards ensuring that
with a single source of supply
Kelkay offer a comprehensive
for a wide range of products.
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Access CPD from 25 free
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which means the covers
bathrooms, roofing,
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finishes and product lines.
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Playgrounds
Child’s play an election issue! Obesity and inactivity are rising and young people’s relationship with the outdoors is dwindling
Despite children’s
are more physically active
programme should be
the tree that teaches lessons
abundance of natural
if they have access to
extended to every school,
in life, it’s coming down that
energy, we adults are
high-quality outdoor play
with broader scope to
counts. With a few scrapes
stopping them being as
facilities. Well-designed play
incorporate a wide variety
along the way, it’s the
active as possible. Adopting
spaces act as a ‘signpost’
of physical literacy activities,
journey that is significant
an active lifestyle early in
for children to access the
not just ball games.
and we’re wiser for it.
life encourages healthy
outdoor world. Public parks
Far from wrapping
habits in adulthood which
should be hubs for physical
children in cotton wool,
means providing children
activity for people of all
with time, space and
ages. Investment in, and
facilities to enable that
subsequent maintenance
natural energy.
of, public play facilities
Provision of high-quality
should be a government
‘Every child has a fundamental right to play there are many local communities for whom that right is under threat.’
API members believe the benefits of managed risk are indisputable so provide high-quality play equipment with plenty of challenge.
public play facilities has a
priority, particularly in
vital role to play in tackling
deprived communities.
these challenges, says the
2. Local expertise: local
Association of Play Industries
authority procurement
(API), the lead trade body for
practices are protracted,
4. Ofsted assessment: active
valuable lessons about their
the UK play sector, while also
consume time and money,
outdoor learning and play at
capabilities and skills. They
addressing wider societal
stifle the development of
school are as important as
grow confidence, resilience
problems like anti-social
high-quality play facilities
PE and sport in encouraging
and self-awareness in the
behaviour. But while every
and fail children. Play is a
children of all capabilities
process, ready for life’s
child has a fundamental
child development issue.
to be more physically
inevitable challenges.
right to play (article 31),
Decisions about local play
active, as well as improving
there are many local
provision should be made
concentration, classroom
in many forms, from using
communities for whom that
by specialists within local
behaviour and academic
equipment that pushes
right is under threat.
authorities who understand
performance. A measurable
physical limitations for
Play delivers physical,
the benefits of play and the
outcome for physical literacy
the intended age group,
developmental, emotional,
needs of local communities,
with agreed minimum levels
to learning new skills or
behavioural, social and
not by procurement
of physical activity, outdoor
doing something a new
environmental benefits
departments.
learning and play should
way. Either way, recognising
which is why the API
3. School investment:
be mandated in all schools
the difference between
campaigns at the highest
increased physical activity
as part of the National
challenge and hazard is
levels for policy recognition
levels are directly linked
Curriculum with outcomes
important.
of the value of active play.
to greater concentration
assessed by Ofsted.
Approached with common sense, challenging play takes children outside their comfort zone, teaching
Applying common sense
As the General Election
and academic attainment.
approaches, the API urges all
Schools play a key role in
fun play environments and
have a duty of care to
political parties to make play
encouraging children to
there is plentiful evidence
demonstrate diligence and
a manifesto priority with four
be more active throughout
that challenging play
to remove unforeseeable
key asks:
the school day. The Sport
benefits children of all ages.
hazards that may cause
1. Public facilities: children
England Primary Spaces
After all, it’s not climbing up
injury. The Register of Play
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Children crave exciting,
Challenge in play comes
is essential. Play providers
Playgrounds
Inspectors International
servicing and replacement
words or shapes.
designed, well-maintained
say challenge is a desirable
of worn out parts keeps
3. European legislation has
play area with high quality
attribute encouraging
play equipment safe and
banned exciting playground
equipment and strong play
children to explore their
compliant. API members
equipment
value provides immeasurable
limitations and develop new
provide nationwide
skills. A hazard is a negative
maintenance and repair
and British safety standards
API member companies
influence associated with
services.
is to prevent serious injuries,
are the UK’s leading experts
something being wrong with
benefits to local families.
not to limit challenge. All
in play provision. They
the equipment, surfacing or
concerns sometimes impede
API members conform to
design, create and install
surrounding environment
positive thinking about the
relevant standards which
high-quality play equipment
which could harm a child.
benefits of managed risk in
while not mandatory, are
using certificated products
playgrounds. Commonly
viewed as best practice by
and provide advice on
Safety Forum’s ‘Managing
held myths include:
the API, play industry and
inspection, maintenance
Risk in Play Provision’ is an
1. Playground equipment is
judicial systems.
and repair. They operate to
invaluable guide for play
less exciting nowadays
buyers and is endorsed
API members offer a vast
the occasional bump, fall
by a strict Professional Code
by the Health and Safety
array of challenging play
or collision when playing.
of Conduct, comply with
Executive (HSE), the Royal
equipment designed to
Taking a balanced approach
relevant safety standards,
Society for the Prevention of
offer excellent play value
to risk means choosing a
and are rigorously and
Accidents (RoSPA), Institution
and wide-ranging benefits.
reputable play company that
regularly monitored and
of Occupational Safety and
2. Safety surfacing makes
provides expert advice.
credit-checked for financial
Health (IOSH), API and others.
playgrounds less exciting
The voice of the play
The Children’s Play
Before opening a new play
Health and safety
The purpose of European
Children inevitably face
the highest standards, abide
security and stability.
Impact-absorbing surfacing
industry. From sensory
area, the provider or its play
is designed to protect
spaces for toddlers to skate
API website provides a
company should commission
children against critical head
parks, Parkour and social
wide range of resources,
a post-installation inspection,
injury. Far from limiting
spaces for teenagers,
information and links about
undertaken by a registered,
challenge, it can be used
today’s play spaces are
fundraising, planning and
certificated Register of Play
as a standalone resource to
engaging, flexible, multi-use
project guidance, design,
Inspectors International (RPII)
mark distinct play zones and
areas with fun, stimulating
safety and risk, plus full
inspector. Regular repair
to increase play value, for
equipment that appeals
member details including
and maintenance is vital
example, by adding trails,
to children of all ages and
examples of recent work.
to eliminate hazards, and
paths, numbers, letters,
abilities. Adding a well-
www.api-play.org
For helpful advice, the
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Feature
Garden Destination Centre
Hambrooks are multiple award-winning landscapers. David Curtis visits their show site and landscape supply centre, and talks to Norman Hambrook The star attraction of your site is a collection of really
touch to their new gardens. “The other market is the
range of plants will cater for
to bring in the general
this market.
public?
imaginative show gardens.
goods or products market
What is the commercial
for the DIY gardener – these
thinking behind this idea
people wish to design and
who is it designed to
build their own gardens. Our
What sort of promotional
– aimed at both the private
appeal to?
landscaping goods and wide
activity do you undertake
individual and business
“Finally, we also supply the trade from Titchfield.”
“We have a number of themed day and evening events planned for this year
“The commercial idea is an
people, which we will use to
accumulation of 45 years in
educate as to what a Garden
business – it’s something
Destination Centre is – so
that comes with experience
they do not confuse it with
and deep-seated knowledge
what they might come to
of the industry.
expect from a traditional
“The commercial thinking is about coupling knowing
garden centre. “We are also sending
what people want from their
seasonal newsletters and
gardens with keeping up
marketing letters and
with what is happening with
leaflets together with
homes and gardens today,
double page advertorials
which is that gardens now
in local glossy lifestyle
are all about extending your
magazines that tells the
home to the outside.”
story of Hambrooks.”
What sort of footfall do
You have been in the
you think you will attract
business and successful for
from a) the public? b) other
some 40 years now – what
professional landscapers
do you think will be major
buying supplies?
landscaping trends over
“The Garden Destination
the next 12 months?
Centre is catering for two
“There will be nothing
markets. The first market
major – certainly not in a
is the service market –
way that we will notice.
these people looking for
“There are a few trends
Hambrooks to design and
that have been coming in
build their gardens. Once
for a few years now and
their gardens are built they
these will continue – such
will return to the Centre to
as outdoor kitchens
buy supplies such as garden
and more sophisticated
accessories sculptures,
entertainment spaces.
garden furniture and other
These trends also include
items that add the final
verandas or canopies.”
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Show report
Garden Press Event We check out the latest plants, products and services for 2015
David Austin Roses – breeders of the fragrant English Roses – 900 varieties available
www.davidaustinroses.co.uk
Rainbow Plants specialises in the production of hardy nursery stock in pots from 1.5L up to “instant gardening” specimens in 250L pots.
New machines from the USA
www. egopowerplus.com
It’s a one stop service for landscapers and commercial clients looking for evergreen or deciduous shrubs and trees. We can also source roses, herbaceous plants, climbers and conifers from specialist nurseries that we work with and larger specimens from Italy.
Grown in Devon for South West conditions. visit the web site for more details about the nursery.
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EasySet Mole Trap takes the hassle out of catching moles
RHS Up-to-date information each month along with access to advice, plants, gardens and competitions
www.beagleproducts.com
www.rhs.org.uk
SteadyPost FenceFins are the simple, easy, strong way to hold wooden fence posts firmly in the ground
Toledo cast iron chimenea
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Changing Places
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Changing Places
Experienced Head Gardener JOHN HAWLEY is joining the team at Gordon Castle Walled Garden in Fochabers, Moray, on 16 February 2015. RHS-trained, John is the former National Trust Head Gardener at Sizergh Castle in Cumbria, and before that was Assistant Head Gardener at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. He comes to the 8.5 acre, Arne Maynard-designed, walled garden project with experience and excitement in equal measure. Speaking about his appointment, John says, “I have been looking for the next challenge in my horticultural career for some time and when I heard about the opportunity at Gordon Castle I knew I had to take a look. It’s not often you get the chance to – almost – build a garden from scratch and with such a magnificent design already in place, I am going to love helping bring it all together.”
STUART BURGIN has been appointed Chief Executive of William Sinclair Horticulture, the leading growing media, fertilisers and chemicals producer. He succeeds Peter Rush, CEO for the past two years, who has left the company having commissioned its new £25m compost facility in Ellesmere Port and relaunched the J. Arthur Bower’s Growing Success and Deadfast product ranges. Mr Burgin, 52, has extensive senior management experience, most notably in the food and grocery sector where he worked for RHM, Robert McBride and, most recently, Oscar Mayer as CEO. He will spearhead phase two of Sinclair’s transformation from a traditional peat harvester to a world-leading producer of locally sourced, ecologically sustainable growing media as the company responds to the changing regulatory climate. A turnaround expert, Mr Burgin will devise and implement a programme to streamline operations and return Sinclair to profitability following a period of heavy capital investment. “I am joining a first class team,” said Mr Burgin, “and I look forward to leading.”
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Hot on the heels of Charterhouse Turf Machinery (CTM) taking over exclusive UK distribution of Graden Industries Machinery comes the appointment of JOHN FITZPATRICK. John was with the previous Graden distributor and has joined Charterhouse as ‘Graden Product Specialist’. His appointment is part of a company-wide ‘staff-strengthening’ programme. John has been in the groundcare industry since he left school, gaining experience in all areas through working on bowling greens, cricket squares, football and rugby pitches as well as in sales before joining contractor, Keith Kensett. It was after Kensett’s began to work with Graden machinery that John became synonymous with the product. “From the first time I saw Graden machinery in action I couldn’t believe just what they could do!” said John. “They are great machines and I get great pleasure from working with the end users to help build their confidence to achieve the very best. After the sad loss of Keith I was delighted that Charterhouse stepped in to give continuation of the product. I have always believed them to be a very professional, friendly and helpful company and now working with them has confirmed that.” CTM Sales Manager, Nick Darking, added, “We are delighted that John has joined us. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise of the Graden products and has already proven himself to be a massive asset to the team.”
Headland Amenity have expanded their sales capacity in the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland with the appointment of DAVE HOWELLS as Technical Sales Manager. Headland are pleased to be able to strengthen and enhance their technical support in that region and Dave will work with both end users and Headland’s distribution network. Dave’s experience has taken in greenkeeping at golf clubs around Europe, as well as sales. He is no stranger to Headland and their unique products as he previously worked for the company for 10 years before embarking on other projects. A desire to get back out into the field, and the company’s requirement to strengthen their presence in the north, have led Dave back to Headland.
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SOFT LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR
SENIOR LANDSCAPE FOREMAN
(Ref:L403) London (within M25)
(Ref:J143a) London and South East
Salary: Up to £25K
Salary £30K
Contact: Ruth Bolam – ruth@horticruitment.com or call 01233 732767
Contact: Marian Davies – marian@horticruitment.com or call 01233 732767
Our client has a large and successful landscape business based in
A well established and award winning landscape company seeks a highly
SW London. They currently have a vacancy for a hands-on supervisor within
experienced Foreman to manage one or more of their site teams, working on
their landscaping division. The person appointed will be responsible for a
high end landscape construction projects.
team of up to four landscapers working primarily on the construction of soft
Candidates must be highly motivated with excellent hard landscaping
landscaping to new housing developments. Candidates must be highly self
skills. You must also have the ability to plan and execute the work efficiently
motivated with proven experience at a supervisory level, and good practical
ensuring that projects are completed on time and to the high standard
skills in all aspects of soft landscaping. The company is expanding rapidly and
expected. Previous experience at foreman level is essential, and you should
is able to offer excellent career prospects for the right candidate.
also hold a current driving licence.
HEAD GARDENER
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
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Contact: Marian Davies – marian@horticruitment.com or call 01233 732767
Our client wishes to recruit a Head Gardener to manage two historic gardens
Our client is an established landscaping and grounds maintenance business
which are open to the public and incorporates 24 acres of parkland, including
operating within Berkshire and surrounding area. Customers include
mixed borders, trees and lawns. It is essential you have a horticultural
commercial companies as well as private home owners. They currently seek
qualification, management experience; clean driving licence and PA1/PA6
an experienced maintenance supervisor who has good practical skills
spray certificates. A chainsaw certificate would also be desirable. Additionally
in garden maintenance, combined with strong leadership skills, to take
excellent customer service skills are required as you will be regularly working
responsibility for the day to day management and supervision of a dedicated
with the public and required to deal with complaints and enquiries.
maintenance team working on a variety of sites. You will be responsible for
Duties include ground maintenance, supervising staff to ensure work is
ensuring that work is carried out safely, to the highest quality and within
completed to a high standard, undertaking admin tasks, assist with budgets
agreed time frames. He/she should have excellent practical skills in all areas of
and maintain site plans. A company vehicle is provided for working between
grounds and garden maintenance, be hard working and reliable and be able to
sites, along with required tools to maintain the grounds.
use their initiative to resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
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