Stripes to strive for! Now in its 10th year, the Allett Mowers annual Creative Lawn Stripes Competition once again attracted entries from all over the world. The past few years have been tough for everyone, say Allett, but what they have noticed is a growth in lawn-care enthusiasts spending more time in their gardens. The aim …
It’s a gold for Kate Gould at this year’s RHS Chelsea 2022, who took time out last month to speak with us in the lead up to the show. She has in fact been awarded three awards (including Best Sanctuary Garden) for her contemporary, wellness and lifestyle-themed RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 Sanctuary Garden, ‘Out …
The Green-tech Specifier team grows with the addition of Emily Murray who recently joined the company. Green-tech Specifier is the specification arm of leading landscape supplier Green-tech. The department focuses on technical specification and sourcing landscape solutions for landscape architects, contractors, and garden designers. Emily brings with her a wealth of knowledge in the Arboriculture …
Iconic 1960s apartment block given green facelift How the ArborRaft urban tree pit system is helping Salford’s green infrastructure Background: Canon Green Court, a 1960s apartment block recognisable to some TV viewers by its distinctive blue façade, has seen its fair share of drama over the years, appearing in ITV’s Prey, and Channel 4’s …
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Enclean is a 100% plant derived biocide that successfully breaks down algae on hard surfaces such as wooden decking, fencing panels and greenhouses, leaving no harmful residue. Launched in February 2021, the new biocide, Enclean, has made a successful introduction into the amenity sector in efforts to get rid of algae on outdoor surfaces. Following …
A World First for Construction As Aggregate Industries’ Parent Company LafargeHolcim Commits To Net Zero Pledge LafargeHolcim, the parent company behind commercial and domestic landscape suppliers Aggregate Industries and Bradstone, takes action on climate change. It has become the world’s first building materials supplier to commit to hitting net zero emissions by 2050. The significant …
The Landscaper Magazine gets top tips from commercial suppliers Wienerberger on how to choose the right clay paver for a landscaping project Choosing the right clay pavers for a commercial project is no small feat; there are a number of factors to consider including surrounding architecture, the existing surface upon which the paving is to …
How to Improve Kerb Appeal with a Resin Bound Driveway Looking to upgrade your driveway and be the envy of your neighbours? Maybe your house is up for sale and you’re trying to find the perfect way to create a perfect, long-lasting impression from the front of your home? Resin Bound surfacing continues to take …
Many UK grounds maintenance companies and county councils are re-examining the use of glyphosate herbicides and seeking non-chemical weed removal. This is happening amid the continuing debates on the effects of glyphosate. Greg Bedson reports The debate surrounding the use of Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the popular weedkiller Roundup, continues. Those lobbying against its …
As the awareness and impact of global warming continues to rise, tenants and employees at business parks need to pay more attention to greening business parkssays Simon Blackley, Business Development and Biodiversity Manager at Nurture Landscapes. There are plenty of good reasons to increase sustainability and green initiatives at business parks, from the chance to …
