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More than a magazine... The Landscaper is the UK’s leading monthly magazine for professional landscapers. Spanning the entire Landscape industry, readers are responsible for the design, construction, installation and maintenance of:

• Urban gardens and patios • Parks and leisure areas • Fencing and decking

• Golf courses • Public contracts • Street furniture

• Lawns and borders • Lighting • Playgrounds

• Water features • Irrigation • Ponds & Pools

The Landscaper is read by proprietors of large, medium and small landscaping firms, landscape contractors, greenkeepers, groundsmen, local council specifiers, landscape designers and architects, arborists and horticulturists.  www.landscapermagazine.com: has 388,302 visits per annum and 2,381,231 hits per annum  The e-newsletter: has 3,502 subscribers and 28.6% open rate.  The Landscaper is a wholly independent magazine owned by Curtis Media Ltd, and is not a member of any trade body or association.

The Landscaper has an ABC audited average net circulation of 4,292 copies (1st July 2012 to 30th June 2013).

editor / publisher David Curtis tel: 020 8891 4850 07780 967735 (m) david@landscapermagazine.com features Carol Dutton Ffion Llwyd-Jones Claudia de Yong James de Havilland Jana Silver Liam Campbell Tabitha Grammaticus-Smythe

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commercial manager Matthew Curtis tel: 020 8891 4850 matthew@landscapermagazine.com

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Glee 2017 ................................................ 32 Mowers ..................................................... 38 Sprayers .................................................... 45

circulation and subscriptions tel: 020 8891 4850 matthew@landscapermagazine.com

Weed Control ......................................... 47 The Golf Page ......................................... 48

The Landscaper is owned and published by Curtis Media Ltd.

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The Landscaper is an entirely independent magazine. It is not a member of any trade association or society.

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Landscape Show ................................... 58 Irrigation .................................................. 67 Hardscaper .............................................. 68

Nothing in this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the publishers. Readers intending to purchase goods or services from advertisers should make their own enquiries if in any doubt. Every endeavour has been made to ensure that all the information published in this magazine is as accurate as possible. Neither the publishers nor their agents can be held responsible for any errors or omissions; nor shall they be liable for any loss or damage to any person acting on the information contained in the magazine.

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restraint system, allowing it to slide forwards and backwards for ease of access and loading. Sadly though, the Trek-1 still

Trek-1 models inherit all the creature comforts of the flagship Navara Tekna model, which includes a seven-inch

top-spec Navara Tekna, which is relatively good value considering the amount of extra kit, although it still lacks a

features, the Trek-1 looks and feels at home off the road. Exclusive extras for the Trek-1 include black sport styling

sports the standard Continental road tyres, which tend to lose traction on rocks and mud.

touchscreen display with satellite navigation, an aroundview monitor, parking sensors and more.

lot of basic off-roading kit like all-terrain tyres, skid plates and a suspension lift. However, it certainly looks the part that will appeal to the burgeoning lifestyle sector and, because it’s a manufacturer spec, it will benefit from respectable residual values.

bars, with two powerful forward-facing LED spot lamps attached to the top section, giving a finishing touch that’s practical and stylish.

CAB AND INTERIOR Firmly positioned towards the lifestyle end of the market, the

ENGINE, DRIVELINE AND PERFORMANCE Powered by the reputable 2.3-litre unit, peak power (190hp)

The Navara Trek-1 also comes with black side styling bars, black 18-inch six-spoke alloy wheels that are exclusive to

Navara benefits from greater levels of comfort and a larger specification than most of its competitors. However, the

and torque (450Nm) is only achieved at quite high on the rev counter (3,750rpm and 1,500rpm respectively), and it

Trek-1 and a new load bed cover. Made from high-grade durable plastic and finished in black or white, the load bed cover is hinged at the end closest to the cab and lifts easily

Navara seating leaves a lot to be desired; the low positioning combined with the high dashboard means the driver’s view is largely obstructed close to the bumper.

therefore feels relatively lacklustre when setting off. Over 1,200rpm, the turbo kicks in and the Navara springs to life. Although slightly hesitant at times, the seven-speed

using a single gas strut at either side. This practical feature offers added security, allowing valuables to be secured from view. Beneath the cover is a

The dashboard has borrowed a lot of styling cues from the car range, and is composed of hard-wearing, black plastics with chrome highlights. There are plenty of storage spaces,

automatic transmission is smooth and revs low at 70mph.

load bed divider and liner, which keeps loads secure during transportation. It’s fitted into the load bed’s C-channel

including a large central cubby, although the glovebox could be bigger.

Retailing at £35,065 on the road including VAT, the Navara Trek-1 represents a premium of £3,435 inc. VAT above a

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Amenity Sales: 01732 770999 www.best4plants.co.uk/trade Over

30 acres of field grown trees from 6-8cm to 25-30cm, bare root and rootballed.

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To advertise call Matthew on (020) 8891 4850

Autumn 2013 Price List

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The Nissan Navara was the UK’s most popular pickup truck during the first half of 2017, thanks to its smooth ride, low running costs and practicality. Nissan recently broadened the appeal of the Navara with the rugged and stylish Trek-1, and Liam Campbell put it to the test in the Lake District

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THE LANDSCAPER FEATURES AND COPY DATES 2018 PRESS DATE FRIDAY JANUARY 12 The year ahead/ predictions/ interviews BTME Report (1) Winter Special Gardens clearance The snow and Ice battle Turf Lighting Marketing a landscaping business Seeds Lighting Landscaping in London and the South East (1) FEBRUARY PRESS DAY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9 The Greenkeeper Pond construction Seeds Turf Fertilisers Compact Tractors Plant Buyers Guide 4x4 professional Landscaping in London and the South East (2) MARCH PRESS DATE FRIDAY MARCH 9 Spring special Domestic patios and paths Stump grinders 4x4 professional The Greenkeeper Plant Buyers Guide

APRIL PRESS DATE FRIDAY APRIL13 RHS Chelsea flower Show Preview Mowers Weed Control The Greenkeeper Artificial Grass Sports Irrigation Pest control MAY PRESS DATE FRIDAY MAY 11 Compact Tractors Mowers Weed control Brush cutters Artificial Grass Domestic

Going Electric (Part 1) Brush cutters Fencing AUGUST

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEATURES FOR AUGUST – DECEMBER WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2018

PRESS DATE FRIDAY AUGUST 10 SEPTEMBER PRESS DATE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 OCTOBER PRESS DATE FRIDAY OCTOBER 12 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER DOUBLE ISSUE PRESS DATE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17 REGULARS

JUNE PRESS DATE FRIDAY JUNE 8 Chelsea /Chatsworth/ Dublin Flower Shows Hampton Court Flower Show Preview Mowers Weed control Irrigation Ponds Fountains Brush cutters JULY PRESS DATE FRIDAY JULY 13 Hampton Court Flower Show Report Mowers Weed control

ARBORIST WEED CONTROL MOWERS DESIGN HARDSCAPER HORTICULTURE HARDSCAPER HORTICUTURE GROUNDSMAN GREENKEEPERS ARBORIST TRUCKS VANS AND 4X4 WEEED CONTROL MOWERS ARTIFICIAL GRASS

For Editorial enquiries contact David Curtis on 0208 891 4850 or email david@landscapermagazine.com For Advertising enquiries contact Mathew Curtis on 0208 891 4850 or email matthew@landscapermagazine.com

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Single Insertion

Front Cover Story

£1,320

Back Cover

6 Insertions

12 Insertions

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N/A

N/A

e-Newsletter

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Inside Front

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For Editorial enquiries contact David Curtis on 0208 891 4850 or email david@landscapermagazine.com For Advertising enquiries contact Mathew Curtis on 0208 891 4850 or email matthew@landscapermagazine.com


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For Editorial enquiries contact David Curtis on 0208 891 4850 or email david@landscapermagazine.com For Advertising enquiries contact Mathew Curtis on 0208 891 4850 or email matthew@landscapermagazine.com


Contact us Editorial David Curtis – Publisher david@landscapermagazine.com Tel: 0208 891 4850 Advertising Mathew Curtis – Commercial Manager matthew@landscapermagazine.com Tel: 0208 891 4850 Design & Production Lucas Studio Ltd., Grant Lucas grant@lucas-studio.co.uk Tel: 01242 463 181

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For Editorial enquiries contact David Curtis on 0208 891 4850 or email david@landscapermagazine.com For Advertising enquiries contact Mathew Curtis on 0208 891 4850 or email matthew@landscapermagazine.com


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