Cherrywood Community Primary School reached a major milestone in February as a resin-bound surface was successfully laid as part of its sensory garden transformation. The Farnborough, Hampshire school was a
Two new colours have been added to decking manufacturer Trex’s UK product range. The first addition is Carmel, a light oak colour with toasted brown and grey undertones finished with
Create & Construct aims to give landscape architects, local authority teams and groundworkers access to tools, services, resources and advice throughout their projects. “Our research reveals 71% of hard landscaping
Fencing and gate accessories wholesaler Birkdale has launched its Gatemate Advanced Hardware range, “a premium collection of gate fixings designed to deliver longlasting performance, smooth operation and a refined aesthetic
The Waste Shield Pro bin store system from Birkdale is a versatile, high-performance solution for secure waste storage in commercial, public sector and residential settings. The system is available in
Major refurb of car parking facilities at a historic estate has seen a high strength, sustainable surface applied. Fully made from recycled materials, Terram Bodpave 40 was used as part
A high-performance acoustic fencing and environmental noise barrier aims to reduce noise and enhance privacy using reflective or absorbtive materials, The Sound Shield Pro line includes three barrier options to
High performance, large-scale environments are the targets for resin-bound paving pioneer SureSet as it enters a new chapter with refreshed branding and expanding commercial surfacing work. More than 100 commercial
Dave Kile sheds light on how to harmonise new with existing decks Your client has a gorgeous garden and they are thinking of building a deck. Or they wish to
The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has launched the ‘Say No to Plastic Grass & Plants’ Campaign to raise awareness of the environmental damage caused by artificial grass and plants
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
A new green area has sprung in Leeds as part of the of the Leeds Playhouse and Leeds City College improvement scheme. The public space links the two buildings and
Aberdeen-based landscapers Life Landscaping and one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries, Johnsons of Whixley Ltd, teamed up to help create a memorial garden at Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen. The Rainbow
Provender Nurseries have joined with Covergreen® to become the principal supplier of Covergreen® ready to use plant mats in the south east. Covergreen® is widely used in Europe by landscape
January 31st saw this year’s winners announced at the Society of Garden Designers eighth annual award ceremony where 19 Awards were presented. The most prestigious award of the night – The
The latest new product launched by Pellenc – the Prunion long-reach battery powered pruning shears offers users unbeatable cutting power and work quality. This new generation of battery powered pruning
Rosewood Irrigation Services of St Albans is seeing increasing interest and demand from the residential sector for professional automatic irrigation systems. Homeowners who have employed garden design and landscaping services
Green infrastructure company, Biotecture, has won a Living Walls Installations Award from the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) for its striking green walls which delighted players and visitors at
All Urban, suppliers of urban furniture and lighting to the landscape industry, recently hosted its first pop-up exhibition at the Sheffield Botanical Gardens. The event was to help landscaping and
Contractors Kings Landscapes has turned to suppliers Green-tech for the green screens that are part of the extensive landscape plans for a new housing estate in the historic town of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
With weatherproof furniture and alfresco dining making huge gains in 2019, one gardening trend that really seems to have captured the public imagination this year is indoor meets outdoor. This
FLP, a brand of Green-tech, has recently supplied TruckPave® for new car park in Lancashire that has undergone a major regeneration. Primrose gardens is a public realm area in Chorley.
Leading commercial nursery Johnsons of Whixley has teamed up with Sheffield-based Spa Landscaping to create a healing garden at the Royal Derby Hospital. The new garden, located outside the coronary
The Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland (RHSI) welcomes Garden Designer Peter Donegan as host to the Talks Stage this July. At the stunning Russborough House Hippodrome, Donegan will team up
The best Mixed-Use Development accolade at the 2019 Planning & Placemaking Awards has been given to lconbury Weald, a major landscape-led development in Cambridgeshire. Held at Royal Institute of British
Making an impression is a big deal for any business, and in the competitive world of garden design and landscaping, finding a way to stand out from the crowd is
Eton College has long been regarded as one of the UK’s leading independent schools, renowned for its academic excellence and famous alumni. However, in the world of sport it is
Commercial nursery, Johnsons of Whixley, has teamed up with contracting company, p1 Solutions/Contractors, to spruce up a multi-million pound hidden gem in Scotland. Saughton Park, in Edinburgh, has been subject
Sports contracting, groundsworks and landscaping group Cleveland Land Services dug into its past recently to unearth key milestones to celebrate 50 years serving the sector. Agricultural machinery salesman Frank Miller
Six members of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) will go to Ponte Vedra Beach in March 2019 to help prepare the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass for
Event organisers have reported a significant increase in pre-show visitor registration ahead of SALTEX 2018, which takes place at The NEC, Birmingham on 31 October – 01 November. It certainly
With the shocking report in recent days from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on climate change, and with the extreme recent weather we are all experiencing such as
The 23rd GaLaBau in Nuremberg welcomed 72,005 trade visitors – 12.3% more than in 2016 – keen to learn about the latest products and trends for designing, building and maintaining
At GLEE, Yorkshire-based start-up company, Block Blitz, won a Best New Product award in the Tools & Machinery category, and its new Multi Pave and Block Shield treatments were shortlisted
When the 73rd annual SALTEX exhibition opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham on 31 October and 1 November, visitors can look forward to a comprehensive product display spread over
Bon’s Paver Dolly securely and easily transports layers of paving blocks directly from the pallet to jwhere they are needed on the building site. The cart has fully adjustable clamping
Bradstone and the Frank Key Group recently launched Patio World, at Brookfields Garden Centre in Nottingham. Patioworld features displays of every Bradstone paving product, and extensive stock and building products.
Green-tech has donated in excess of eight pallets of horticulture pots, trays and hanging basket accessories to adult-education charity, Horticap. Horticap, based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and whose Patron is
Palisade fencing offers a strong visual deterrent to possible trespassers. Its sturdy construction creates a strong physical barrier that is tough to break down even with force. The lack of
The RHS has made more than £100,000 available to gardening professionals and keen amateurs who want to combine worldwide travel and horticultural learning this year. The funding, which comprises a
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) has launched a free-to-use web-based platform created by the Xact Group that aims to ensure golf club employers understand their roles and responsibilities towards health
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Squire’s Garden Centres is working with local councils to make parks and green spaces even more attractive, by donating thousands of daffodil bulbs in its ‘Love Where You Live’ campaign.
Woodlodge has created the new Magma Collection for urban gardeners looking to create a sleek outdoor space. Simple, elegant containers and angular shapes complement sharp, geometric designs. With EFSA’s recent
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) issued this statement in response to the verdict in the case of Dewayne Johnson vs. Monsanto Co., awarding $290 million in damages to plaintiff Dwayne Johnson, a former
The sky is the limit for drone enthusiasts and professionals as the UK’s leading drone training experts launches its membership package. Rusta’s ‘Alumni’ membership offers exclusive benefits and discounts across
The team behind the distribution of Jensen woodchippers in the UK has launched a website showcasing the range of chippers available to industry professionals across the country. With a simple-to-navigate
Green-tech has released its events calendar, highlighting the company’s many attendances at landscaping exhibitions and events across the UK in 2018, including: Specifi, Glasgow | 4 September FutureScape Scotland, Edinburgh
During 44 years as the go-to event for the garden retail industry, Glee (10-12 September, NEC Birmingham) has undergone many changes. Reflective of the need to keep retail environments fresh
Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has supported the development of a popular visitor attraction, helping to shape the new Battle of Britain exhibition and visitor centre
The Pasture (Fairways) Sports Complex’s astroturf surface is a hub for sport in the community of Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire. A true
Composite Prime’s outdoor decking solutions made a high-profile garden debut in Hampton Court Palace earlier this month. With the summer heatwave bringing record temperatures – and record crowds – the
Max Harriman, junior designer at landscape company Bowles & Wyer, is one of five new designers exhibiting at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show as part of the Young
HTA and APL members are showcasing garden and plant displays at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, taking place this week (3-8 July 2018), with many winning top awards at
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) and the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) ‘Best of Both Worlds’ show garden, built by a team of 23 students, has been awarded a
Applications are now open for the ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship 2019. Now in its third year, ICL and BIGGA are seeking five BIGGA members to take up the 2019
The Early Years Foundation Stage outside environment at Bedale Church of England Primary School in North Yorkshire has been given a luxurious finish with some help from Green-tech. The children’s
Green-tech recently exhibited at Rail Live 2018 (20-21 June) in Warwickshire. The event was organised by RAIL magazine in partnership with Rail Alliance. The show unveiled many new developments for 2018, including
At BBC Gardeners’ World Live, organisers acknowledged the nurseries and growers who have exhibited at BBC Gardeners’ World Live for the past twenty-five years. Each received a bespoke Moorcroft
Surface care specialist, LTP has introduced a new outdoor sealer and restorer to its ECOPROTEC® range. Developed for dark natural stone and artificial stone surfaces, new Blackstone has an eco-friendly
David Hodgson, groundsman and president at the Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club in Headingley, Leeds, believes more local cricket clubs would see significant improvements if they used a SISIS Rotorake TM1000
Cost and supply issues in the timber industry are turning the tide in favour of concrete fencing products, according to Supreme Concrete’s Sales Director Tim Wright. The manufacturer of high-performance
Stepping stones are a charming feature in any garden. Set in lawns and gravel or even in borders interspersed with planting, they offer a practical way to walk about the
Family business, Clearwater Pond & Lake Management, has won the 2018 Otterbine Contractor of the Year award. The Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire-based team of four achieved the highest Otterbine sales figures by
Huxley Golf was proud to equip practice facilities for another premier golf club this Spring. Bearwood Lakes Golf Club’s forest terrain and woodland has evolved over centuries to create an
Ashton Playing Fields provides a sports and leisure facilities across its 50-acre site in Chigwell, Essex. Dan Sweetman, who has recently taken over as Centre Manager, was delighted to be
Aggregate Industries new Pro Pitch Elite is an infill sand proven to have the best drainage rates available in the UK market. Unveiled by the company’s Garside Sands division,
BBC Gardeners’ World Live’s prestigious annual awards honoured a garden based on the history of the host city, Birmingham, with its highest accolade, a Platinum Award plus Best Show Garden.
Along with a range of Kubota Excavators, Exac-One will show the following attachments at Hillhead 2018 on 26-28 June in Buxton: KSG 80 Kerb Grab, on a U17 TFK 70
Hampshire-grown wildflowers have recently commuted to London, playing their part in the regeneration of Canning Town as part of London’s ambitious Crossrail project. A beautiful wildflower meadow supplied by
An Emergency Authorisation has been granted for the use of the Syngenta insecticide, Acelepryn, for the control of Chafer grubs and leatherjacket on golf course greens and tees, horse racing
Brett Landscaping has won the ‘Best External Product’ category in the Housebuilder Product Awards 2018. An panel of seven judges including Claire Curtis-Thomas, the CEO of the British Board of
STRI Group has announced the dates for its free annual Research Day event, hosted at its world-class facilities in West Yorkshire. Greenkeepers, grounds staff, course managers, stadium managers and other
The Makita 18v LXT Brushless power-assisted wheelbarrow has taken some of the back-breaking labour out of Landform Consultants’ inspirational garden builds at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018. Mark Gregory,
Leatherjackets are the soil-dwelling larvae of the flies commonly known as daddy longlegs. Daddy longlegs appear towards the end of August and lay their eggs within days. Once they hatch,
Bernhard and Company has become the latest turf industry organisation to formalise its support of members of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association by becoming an official BIGGA Partner.
At RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018, Rolawn helped 20 exhibitors achieve show accreditation including one silver award, four silver-gilt and seven gold awards. Scooping the top prize for ‘Best in
York-based Rolawn will provide 300m2 of Medallion® for use on and alongside the show gardens, as well as up to 30 bulk bags of topsoil at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Following completion of its acquisition of ISS Landscaping on 1 June, Tivoli (Tivoli Group Limited) is trading. Tivoli Group Limited is owned by private individuals as part of the Sullivan
Bristol-based equipment and tool hire business Murray Hire Centres is continuing to expand its long-standing fleet of Först woodchipper machines, after consistently being impressed by the superiority and reliability of
The Welwyn Garden City Centenary Foundation (WGCCF) has chosen Heather Appleton of Appleton & Co Design as the winner in a competition to design a Centenary Garden that will debut
The new Ibea Mini Transporters, sometimes referred to as powered barrows, are a ‘must have’ for anyone wishing to move loads across rough terrain, up steps, over kerbs and around
Bradstone Edale is a gentle riven paving with smooth edges inspired by the stony footpaths seen on country walks. It’s an affordable and traditional paving range that doesn’t compromise on
As part of Course Manager Matt Aplin’s strategy to improve the ecological footprint of the Goring and Streatley Golf Club, the “amazingly colourful results” of sowing Euroflor wildflowers “attracted as
Green-tech has recently welcomed four new recruits to join its sales and warehouse teams, to increase the company’s employees to 85. The sales team is being supported by new
Deco-Pak has reported an increase in sales in its Chelsea Garden Range in the week during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, as the decorative aggregates specialist announces its continued commitment
Rolawn’s topsoils and mulches were used in five of the six Gold medal winning gardens at the 2018 RHS Malvern Spring Festival, plus with all four Silver-Gilts, and all the
Rolawn (UK turf and topsoil supplier) provided 60 square metres of Medallion® Turf for the Welcome to Yorkshire 2018 RHS Chelsea show garden. Medallion® was chosen as a high quality,
Forest Garden’s acoustic panels are a cost-effective solution to a noisy problem, with sales so far in 2018 double what they were in 2017. The panels are designed to cut
Just like people, plants can experience sun damage. Excess light exposure can cause the leaf tissue to burn up, causing discolouration that can be particularly damaging to young plants. While
The Show Garden is making a welcome return to the Blenheim Palace Flower Show this summer (22-24 June). Now in its 6th year, the horticultural show houses more than
As sales of outdoor entertainment and living products continue to increase, the Glee exhibition (10-13 September, at NEC Birmingham) will include new suppliers and the latest information to help maximise
For the eighth successive year, Green-tech has achieved the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation certification, with the 2015 being the most detailed and comprehensive quality and environmental standard. ISO
Ahead of this year’s National Children’s Gardening Week (26 May-3 June), a Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) report ‘Together, we help children grow – the state of primary school gardening in
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time (GQT) join forces to highlight the importance of plant health at this year’s RHS Chatsworth Flower Show (6-10
Thirteen exhibitors at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival (10-13 May at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern) will fly the Rolawn flag by choosing its premium turf and soft landscaping
Green-tech is sponsoring the return transportation of 50 tonnes of Yorkshire Dales’ stone to and from London for designer Mark Gregory’s ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’ garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
It’s been two decades since the RANGER® 6×6 vehicle was introduced and revolutionised the side-by-side category in 1998. Mitchell Johnson is the son of David Johnson (one of the founders
The new Cub Cadet fuel-injected engine boasts serious strength, delivering the kind of high-performance power you’d expect from Cub Cadet. Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) uses up to 25% less fuel,
Design undergraduates at Writtle University College are collaborating with RHS Libraries on an exhibition celebrating the work of influential 18th Century landscape designer Humphry Repton. The students have freshly interpreted
Bradstone has unveiled a new and improved website designed to provide customers with the ultimate hub for information and inspiration, as part of a wider rebrand campaign. The new website
Garden paving manufacturer Bradstone supported an up and coming designer at this year’s Ascot Spring Garden Show on 13-15 April. Designed by Tom Hill of Tom Hill Garden Design based
Green-tech’s new website brings together products from all Green-tech’s brands into one central hub, providing improved visitor browsing and buying experience. It includes a powerful search system, product calculators for
New visuals for the £5 billion Liverpool Waters project show how the 60-hectare development will look when completed, with restoration of the city’s northern docks to create a world-class, mixed-use
Harrod Horticultural is launching new contemporary product designs at the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show. The back and sides of its show exhibit will be the Harrod Modern Pergola system, with
The University of Roehampton takes up three major sites in Roehampton, southwest London. Tucked away and rarely ventured on by students, ‘The Yard’ of the University had old storage buildings
To celebrate National Gardening Week, Toro and Hayter are offering a number of exclusive offers to budding gardeners throughout the country. National Gardening Week, launched by the Royal Horticultural Society,
Bayer head of sales, Neil Pettican, reiterates it will be illegal to store or use unapproved iprodione-based chemicals, including Chipco Green® and Interface® after 5 June 2018. “If it’s not
Start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovators are encouraged to take part in this year’s ‘Innovators Zone’ at the Glee garden, gift, home and leisure trade show (NEC, Birmingham, 10-12 September 2018). Glee
The Association of Play Industries (API) has a new brand and website, reflecting its role as ‘the lead trade association for the UK play industry’. API member companies provide playgrounds,
This year’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show (22-26 May), sponsored by M&G Investments, will demonstrate science and technology as the Discovery Zone returns to the Great Pavilion. From
Gold medal-winning garden designer Paul Hervey-Brookes will create a conceptual installation at this year’s RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, using elements of a village that once stood in the grounds of
Industry exhibition, Glee (10-12 September, NEC Birmingham), explores the latest plant trends. The garden industry is worth an estimated £5 billion, including £1,424 billion of garden plant sales. Broken down
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has revealed brand new Lifestyle Gardens at its largest flower festival, RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (2-8 July), supported by Viking Cruises. Featuring plenty
Soil erosion can be a slow process that continues relatively unnoticed or can occur at an alarming rate, causing serious loss of topsoil. Soil compaction, low organic matter, loss of
Cobra has a mower for every lawn type. From large areas needing wider machines, to slopes and banks that call for increased manoeuvrability, All with the option of different power
Ibea Flail Mowers with 16” tractor wheel transmission make short work of heavy duty brush, tall overgrown grass, thistles and saplings plus they are easy to use due to
The key to the perfect striped lawn is a cylinder mower and for more than 50 years, cylinder lawnmowers from Allett have been creating quintessentially English lawns around the world.
Etesia UK has announced the appointment of Country Machinery Ltd, based in Driffield, East Yorkshire as its newest dealer. Country Machinery, a family run business providing sales, services repairs and
Burnley FC’s Gawthorpe Training Centre has reached its next stage of development with a Desso Grassmaster pitch, reconstructed by J Mallinson (Ormskirk) and irrigation by Irrigation Control. The new ‘top
Cheshire fence provider Stockdale Fencing has experienced rapid growth and an influx in sales after expanding its online presence and growing its digital skills set thanks to a business course
The popularity of drip irrigation systems continues to increase as the industry recognises the benefits of dripline compared with other types of irrigation. Not only does drip irrigate plants directly
OSMOUK Post Fix is a strong, easy-to-use, and fast-setting solution that allows users to fix a post in a matter of minutes. Whether you are installing garden posts or sports
Slugs remain a prolific pest in the garden, and their damage can extend far beyond destroying your flowers and vegetables, as they can carry the lungworm parasite that can cause
River Clyde Homes is an Inverclyde-based housing association that manages 5600 homes and factors 2500 properties for home owners. In 2017, River Clyde Property Management was created as an ‘in-house’
“A large proportion of our customers have been taking advantage of our 0% finance offer,” says Ben Murray, Polaris’ National Sales Manager. “We have decided to continue offering interest-free financing
Rody Kilbride from Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo is the winner of the Irish Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2018, sponsored by ICL and Syngenta. For several years, ICL and Syngenta
Ken White from Frosts Landscapes has stepped down as Chair of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL). Vice Chair Rod Winrow, from Garden House Design, is taking on the role
Six students studying horticulture have been awarded £8,500 worth of scholarships by the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF). As part of the DCF Scholarship Season, four students have received Student Scholarships
Liberty Stadium Swansea, the premier sports venue in South West Wales, is home to Swansea City Football Club and the Ospreys regional rugby team. Although sceptical, Head Groundsman Dan Kirton
Advancing lawn technology has been at the core of Johnsons Lawn Seed’s business for nearly 200 years. Established in 1820, Johnsons is the oldest lawn seed brand in the UK
Operating on a global scale with distributors in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and America, Kebony (a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects) has continued its expansion throughout the United
Sports surface consultancy, STRI Group, has released dates for turf industry training courses held this autumn/winter at its UK headquarters in Bingley, West Yorkshire. The professional qualifications include BASIS Certificate
Woodlodge, supplier of garden pots, horticulture products and gardenware, is introducing a new point-of-sale (POS) printing service. To entice customers in-store, Woodlodge offers in-house printing service to create eye-catching POS
The APL Garden for Ascot titled ‘What Lies Beneath’ has been designed as an educational piece of landscaping. Public at the show will be invited to walk on the garden,
In a short space of time, approximately 30 companies have become part of the new event Garden Trials and Trade 2018 on 12, 13 and 14 June. There are 11
Planting a seed for the future: Macmillan’s RHS Chatsworth Legacy Garden On June 5th, Macmillan Cancer Support will be at the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, exhibiting a bespoke garden inspired
Glee show organisers report that the beginning of 2018 saw the annual exhibition witness support from the garden retail sector. With a relocation to NEC halls 6,7,8,19 and 20 set
Tim O’Hare Associates (TOHA) has undertaken a Soil Resource Survey to determine the quality of soils displaced by planned improvements and building works at RHS Garden Wisley. The development of
Garden Re-Leaf Day has raised more than £65,000 thanks to garden industry events and promotions all over the country. Activities included the annual Garden Re-Leaf Walk, the inaugural Garden
Finishes and materials that blend in with the garden – Martin Bennett reports In some cases, Landscapers and designers may opt for standard black outdoor lights such as Spike lights,
Perennial is reviving its traditional Festival Dinner, an evening of fundraising, with the help of partners and supporters from across the UK horticulture industry. Taking place on 12 October at
The man directing this year’s Blenheim Palace Flower Show (June 22nd-24th) is no stranger to the big stage. As well as winning 11 medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show,
IMAGE Germinal GB Managing Director Paul Billings (right), and Operations Manager Matt Stevens, cut the ribbon to open the company’s new 18,565 square foot warehouse at Lincoln A £1.5 million investment
Screwfix LIVE returns to Farnborough with an exciting new Exhibition and Conference Centre! · Trade & DIY show opens 28 September – 30 September 2018 · Stand sell-out! More trade
Registration is now open for ornamental exhibitors at the International Floralies – Nantes on 8-19 May 2019 in Nantes (France). The program is expected to be rich in colour, scenery
Harris Bugg Studio has been appointed to design the new Kitchen Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater. Set within the historic walls of the original Victorian Kitchen Garden, the design references
British greenhouse and glasshouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic is celebrating a landmark 80th anniversary. The Lancashire-based business (founded in 1938 by brothers Vincent (RHS fellow) and Norman Hartley), has made its
Contractors are reaping the benefits of a new formulation for Monsanto’s Ecoplug Max, now fully available from distributors. Ecoplug Max is a patented tree stump control application method, originally developed
Tracmaster has announced the newest addition to their expanding CAMON range of equipment – the CAMON BC65 Lawn Scarifier Attachment – a 65cm wide scarifier to fit the BCS Two
BALI Registered Affiliate member Green-tech has renewed its headline sponsorship of the BALI National Landscape Awards for a further three years, commencing this year. The company’s initial three year sponsorship,
Ryan Alexander Landscape Design & Build took home the top accolade at the APL Awards 2018. The annual awards ceremony, sponsored by Bradstone, took place on Friday 16 March
Restoration of Grantham’s Wyndham Park into a World War One Memorial Park is under way in advance of a grand September opening. Work has started on building new facilities, restoration
Fusion21 has launched its national Grounds Maintenance Framework, which offers a potential combined worth of up to £85 million, over a four-year period. Specially designed to meet the needs of
Lambeth Council’s Planning Committee has approved Metropolitan’s new development proposal to build more than 2,500 new homes and community facilities at Clapham Park in south London. PRP, the award-winning architectural
The HTA has launched a Recycling Scheme for its members that will enable responsible recycling of plastic and other waste, and enhance green credentials. Partnering with Ecogen, based in Winchester,
Three new colour options have been added to Talasey Group’s Vitripiazza Anno range of vitrified porcelain paving, offering an economical option for projects with a more modest budget due to
Building and timber merchant, Beesley & Fildes, has experienced a successful year of sales since taking on Composite Prime’s latest decking product, HD Deck Dual, and has forecast the possibility
External Cleaning: Business Training Days Spinaclean’s training days are designed to meet all the requirements needed to set up an all over external cleaning business. They will teach you how
Writtle University College’s team for the Young Gardeners of the Year competition has unveiled its design. The annual competition, which Writtle won last year, along with a Gold Medal, is
Kingsfold builders’ merchant D.W. Nye will be hosting a free Demo Day on Saturday 24th March, and proving there is such a thing as a ‘free lunch’. The family-run company
Green-tech is exhibiting at EcoBuild 2018, 6-8 March at ExCeL in London, under its specification arm gt Specifier. It is on stand E132, in front of the Ecobuild Conference Arena.
Glendale’s commitment to tackling skills shortages and unemployment is reflected in the number of staff undergoing apprenticeships within the business. Apprentices make up 8.5 per cent of the national green
Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford has launched three new plants: Daphne odora x bholua ‘Perfume Princess’, Dianella tasmanica Wyeena and Phormium ‘Blondie’, which won a Silver Award in the Shrubs and
Euroflor urban flowers are a cost-effective way to add long-lasting colourful flower displays to a host of local council areas up and down the country. In London, for example, the
Squire’s Garden Centre on Littlewick Road in Woking is open with a new look. Following a significant extension the stunning new garden centre offers an inspirational plant area, complete with
Wienerberger, UK provider of wall, roofing and landscape solutions, has launched five new facing bricks. The launch is part of an extensive product development programme at Wienerberger’s Ewhurst site –
SIS Pitches has been announced as a FIH Certified Manufacturer and FIH Certified Field Builder. This makes them the first company within Ireland and the British Isles to be double
The fourth edition of the International Green Expo (21-23 February 2018) attracted 655 exhibitors, 17,300 registered participants over three days at Fiera Milano Rho-Pero.The companies from Lombardy were most
BALI-NCF, the grounds maintenance industry’s National Contractors Forum and STIHL GB recently joined forces to deliver best in class hedge trimmer training to 30 contractor companies at four land-based
Entries for the 42nd BALI National Landscape Awards are open. This year’s Awards are supported by Headline Sponsor and BALI Registered Affiliate member Green-tech. BALI Registered Members are invited to
ISS UK Limited has today announced it has successfully exchanged contracts to sell ISS Facility Services Landscaping to Sullivan Street Partners, a Private Equity company, based in London. Completion is
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The latest company to be acquired by leading landscape supplier, Green-tech, is Flexible Lining Products (FLP), an online retailer of pond liners and geotextiles. The acquisition is a perfect fit
How will our gardens grow in 2018? What are the new trends in garden design right now? Inspiration can be found in the award-winning gardens revealed at this year’s Society
With a strong merchant-only policy, the Talasey Group is keen to proactively support all of its merchants. The Group has once again demonstrated this policy through its recent partnership with
With its subtle hues and authentic weather-worn appearance, Monksbridge is a distinctive block paving that offers the rustic flair of a bygone age. Monksbridge is perfect for driveways of traditionally
Imports of high-risk plants and firewood must be brought to an end within five years, to safeguard the health of UK forests, according to a new report by industry body
Chris Collins of CM Horticulture will be returning to The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards 2018 as the speaker and co-presenter. With 25 years of practical hands-on experience in
Makita has harnessed the power of the successful 18v brushless motor to reduce the back-breaking task of pushing a fully laden wheelbarrow across a rocky, bumpy building site, a muddy
A greens team has seen its maintenance budget double and recruitment rise after introducing soil biology methods across the course. Harpenden Common Golf Club swept aside its existing greens renovation
After an independent audit confirmed a record-breaking SALTEX attendance at the NEC, the show’s visitor survey revealed insight into the 8,909 attendees. With over 300 exhibitors and more show features,
Following a successful trial, Sportsturf Management’s owner Jamie Foyster is exclusively using Limagrain’s MM50 grass seed across every cricket square. Jamie joined Sportsturf Management in 2008, taking sole ownership of
For R J Jochimsen Contractors, a Verti-Drain and a pair of Verti-Quakes from Charterhouse Turf Machinery fit the bill for aeration versatility and adaptability. The company does maintenance and renovation
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), working on behalf of the UK garden industry, will exhibit within the Discovery Zone in the Great Pavilion at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. ‘The
Bionema has developed specialist training programmes to help maximise the potential of a biologically benign way to protect and enhance crops, plants and amenity areas. The key message to leading
Essex-based Holland Landscapes is celebrating 30 years of creating amazing gardens. It all began in the 1980s whenChris Baker (currently Holland Landscapes Director) was living a different life as manager
Hampshire-based Wildflower Turf has provided the University of York with a biodiverse boost to newly-built campus facilities. At the start of the project, the University developed a biodiversity plan and
New rewards for the ICL and Syngenta Turf Rewards loyalty scheme in 2018 include: Beepol Hive and Villa; 3M Peltor WS Protac XP Headset; iPad Pro 12.9” 64BG; MacBook Air
Award-winning garden design and landscape company Isola Garden Design has moved to Stoneleigh Park’s Rural Innovation Centre, Warwickshire. Isola Garden Design was founded by James Brash in 2006, and is
Nottingham Trent University city site is in Nottingham city centre, with 30 buildings surrounded by 5.1 hectares of open space. The heart of the campus underwent a multi-million pound refurbishment
Plant growth regulators such as daminozide can help growers improve the durability of protected ornamental plants, minimising stem damage during transport and retail. Daminozide, active ingredient of B-Nine® by Arysta
Founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth 1, Harrow School is on a 300-acre estate, surrounded by acres of sports fields ranging from Astroturf pitches, 2G
The Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) newest Show, RHS Chatsworth Flower Show partnered by Wedgwood will return to the magnificent 1,000 acre Chatsworth Estate on 6-10 June. During Joseph Paxton’s time
Michael Gove recently visited the UK’s largest modern forest in the Ochil Hills in central Scotland, where he saw more than 1.3 million trees. Confor arranged the visit to Jerah
At The Society of Garden Designers’ sixth annual award ceremony in London, Robert Myers was presented with the Grand Award, Matt Keightley won three awards, and Spanish designer Fernando Caruncho
Green-tech has been shortlisted in the Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2018, Supplier category. Category winners will be announced at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards ceremony on Friday 9 February 2018,
Brewin Dolphin will return to RHS Chatsworth this year with a conceptual garden inspired by a past landscape of the Chatsworth Estate. It will be designed by Paul Hervey-Brookes who
Paving manufacturer Bradstone’s 2018 national installer awards acknowledge design expertise and quality craftsmanship. Categories include Best Patio Transformation and Best Driveway Transformation, and Installer of the Year award. The judging
The Talasey Group has supplied approximately 2,990 metres of its Natural Paving’s Promenade Classic Sandstone for a 60-unit housing development in Chigwell, Essex, on the site of the former Tottenham
As part of the construction of a new £15m link road at Manchester Airport, Johnsons of Whixley has supplied a range of trees, plants and grasses to the new Enterprise
As we welcome in a new year we’re looking forward to another season of unrivalled flower shows from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). With an esteemed portfolio, including the world-famous
Wienerberger, manufacturer of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, has announced the launch of a complete brick slip and paver slip solution, and a new website to showcase the offer. The
In his third successive promotion, Les Malin has been appointed as the new managing director of Etesia UK with immediate effect. After starting his career in the farming industry at
Glendale Horticulture is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Dudley as Manager for its Lathom Nursery in Lancashire, with effect from 02 January 2018. Neil joins Glendale from J
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) will team up at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2018 (2 – 8 July) to jointly
The Green-tech team has unveiled its hilarious version of the jungle favourite ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here’ with a somewhat stomach-churning bush tucker trial. Customers and
Synthetic Turf Maintenance specialists, Replay, has launched PitchPassport® 365, which is set to revolutionise the recording and traceability of synthetic turf maintenance and become the benchmark for the industry and
Myplant & Garden 2018 trade fair for horticulture and landscape (February 21 – 23, 2018) will be held across three halls, with eight macro-sectors across the 45,000 sqm exhibiting space.
Johnsons of Whixley has completed the supply of more than 20 varieties of shrubs and herbaceous plants to a landscape upgrade scheme at the Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre. Following a
Wienerberger, a UK provider of wall, roof and landscaping solutions, has increased its product offering with the launch of a new Kassei KTF clay paver. The new product will help
The 72nd SALTEX exhibition recorded attendance of 8909, its highest total since moving to the NEC, Birmingham. “An excellent show in 2017,” said Jeremy Hoyle, director at Earlsmere. “Enquiries on
The Talasey Group’s 2018 brochure (available from January) is the first produced under the new company name. On January 1, 2018 the Talasey Group will be the new trading name
Twenty BIGGA members have been selected to take part in the Future Turf Managers Initiative (FTMI) 2018 at the company’s HQ in Ipswich in March 2018. Aimed at greenkeepers who
TIMco has launched a new hardware range under the brand TAURUS. The new range is TIMco’s first venture into fence and gate hardware, and includes hinges, gate catches, bolts, hasps,
Perfect for creating a charming garden, Old Town delivers a traditional paving solution to achieve the feel of yesteryear. Made from moulds formed from flooring taken from a derelict 19th
Wood plastic specialists, Composite Prime, has developed and launched HD Fence, a contemporary, durable solution for residential gardens and commercial boundaries. Developed using a unique composite material that combines
Garden design blogger, Lee Burkhill, has been named as a finalist in the Alan Titchmarsh New Talent category at the Garden Media Guild Awards. Lee featured in The Landscaper’s North
The finalists for the APL Awards 2018 have been announced! The standard of entries exceeded expectations and yet again there were a record breaking number of entries for the judges
Clubs across the country are starting to play on the first artificial pitches that feature all the benefits of the highest performance infill while eliminating safety, health and environmental concern.
(L-R) – Agon Mehmeti, Dwight Tiendalli, Gino van Kessel and Jonathan Obika withArtificialGrass.com Merchant Sales Manager Richard Lewis. ArtificialGrass.com has installed a winning indoor surface in the home changing room
All Oeliatec weed control machines kill weeds with 100% hot water by delivering an efficient low pressure treatment at temperatures of up to 120°C. This destroys the cellular structure of
Roxil’s landscaping protection range not only keeps patios in their prime but also needs treatment to be undertaken less frequently. Hard cleaning is detrimental to patios in terms of wear
ZIPLEVEL PRO-2000 enables one person, working alone, to quickly survey sites or set installation levels. Benefit from speed of set-up and ease of use when setting out and installing
The new range of heavy-duty PVC-clad buildings from Britcover are the ideal solution for the storage and maintenance of landscaping machinery and vehicles. All models are designed and built
Looking after a football pitch is a high-pressure business when the turf you’ve treated, mowed, nurtured and manicured is seen by thousands of spectators at the ground – even more
1921 was a vintage year for lawn lovers – it was the year in which Atco started manufacturing fine quality mowers for the gardens, pitches and ball courts of Great
Intelligent One (iO), the world’s first autonomous robot dedicated to the hands-free, initial marking and over-marking of sports pitches, running tracks and much more, has won the prestigious Innovation Award
Green-tech has launched a new range of specialist tree anchoring kits at Futurescape 2017. The new tree anchoring kits have been developed in partnership with Anchor Systems (International) Ltd, the
Bluesky has supplied high-resolution aerial photography for a major conservation project to protect and transform moorlands in northern England. Purchased by The Moors for the Future Partnership, as part of
A year’s worth of meticulous and strategic planning from show organisers culminated in what is being hailed by many as the best ever SALTEX. The two-day exhibition has quickly grown
From the largest equine hospital in Europe to a company that specialises in turning desert into green space – there will be a huge range of interesting opportunities on
A group of gardeners have stripped off to star in a naked calendar to raise money for Perennial, the charity helping those in horticulture. The Perennial Naked Gardeners Calendar 2018 makes
Two new specialist paints have been announced by Rigby Taylor for marking lines on multi-use pitches and training grids where rapid changeover of sports is needed and existing lines and
Writtle University College postgraduate student Eunjung Jun’s garden design for the Salvation Army’s Hadleigh Training Centre near Southend has been shortlisted for a Society of Garden Designers (SGD) Student Award.
The new range of heavy-duty PVC-clad buildings from Britcover are the ideal solution for the storage and maintenance of landscaping machinery and vehicles. All models are designed and built in
60 BALI members have now been informed they have won a BALI National Landscape Award, with some members successful in more than one category. This year’s Awards, in association with
Flailbot is Bomford’s wirelessly operated track mower for challenging terrains that offers the ultimate remotely controlled mowing capability with zero operator risk. Covering steeply inclined terrain with a traditional man-on-board
Ecofective Path & Patio Weed & Moss Killer and ecofective Path, Patio & Decking Cleaner offer gardeners two easy ways to bring their patio or decking back to its former glory. For complete control of moss,
Black is often the colour of choice for outdoor lighting fixtures, perhaps because it is perceived as a safe neutral choice, however, to me it can sometimes be a gloomy
The Landscaper’s digital footprint continues to expand . Our web site new.landscapermagazine.com attracted a record breaking 388,302 unique visitors for the period Sep 2016 to August 14 2017 ( Google
Four new machines have been introduced to Makita’s range of outdoor maintenance and grounds care equipment with the latest 4-stroke MM4 engine technology at the heart of two of them.
Clare Hoods-Truman, Executive Principal of Oasis Blakenhale Academy said: “LazyLawn has provided a wonderful artificial grass pitch and large rubber area that all 660 children in the academy truly
Hartley Botanic, the RHS’ recommended aluminium greenhouse and glasshouse supplier, was awarded a 5 star tradestand award for its exhibit at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show. The Lancashire manufacturer and its
Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has supported the Institute of Quarrying by donating quality commercial flag paving and kerbs to the largest show garden that featured
Colourful directional figures made of MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME now point out a safe route to school for children in Billund, Denmark. The figures are part of a wider health initiative
The Rock Croft unfogable eye protection employs stainless steel perforated or mesh ‘lenses’ to eradicate misting up, but also scratching of the lens will not impair the vision, hence their
Brett Landscaping has introduced Stamford Ultra, the latest edition to the patio paving range Stamford, after seeing a sustained increase in demand from its customers for something different which would
The Chillington Crocodile brand range of hoes are easy to use, labour saving tools that are perfect for digging, ground clearing, weeding and planting. Designed to be used with a
Mike England Timber has shaped itself as one of the UK’s leading independent timber suppliers. Their menu of services and products would serve very well the needs of a high-quality
Kubota UK ‘S spring cashback incentive can save CUSTOMERS hundreds of euros, with €400 cashback available on Kubota’s market leading GR2120 ride-on mower and €270 cashback on the innovative GR1600
GRADUATES are being reminded to apply for Wyevale Nurseries’ two-year Management Trainee Programme. The in-house programme covers all areas of the business and the company is calling for graduates not
Glee’s dedicated Landscaping and Garden Decoration sector is set to provide an unrivalled showcase of influential brands and leaders in garden and landscaping design. The visual focus of the exhibition,
The ECR50D is Volvo’s first true five-tonne excavator, replacing the ECR48C. Compared to its predecessor, the ECR50D packs extra weight and brings a longer under carriage offering better stability, which
Natural Swimming Pool company Ensata is holding a Natural Swimming Pool CPD Training Day at its Show Pool, at the award winning Ellicar Gardens (below right) near Doncaster on 16
Sadolin’s new Outdoor Varnish taps into the growing trend towards a contemporary feel, where the beauty of wood takes centre stage. The product’s completely clear formulation, in a choice
Next issue The Landscaper’s Ffion Llwyd-Jones will be attending from the ‘The Trees, People and the Built Environment’ conference She will report how integrating trees hedges bushes, shrubs into the
Plankbridge, has launched its new Living Hut, adding a larger and more versatile moveable space to its already established collection of huts. Offering more room to play with and added
Capel Manor College Governing Body have announced the appointment of Malcolm Goodwin (pictured) as Principal, to succeed Dr Dowbiggin on his retirement on 31 July 2017. The appointment was made
Deere & Company has again been included in Fortune Magazine’s ranking of the World’s Top 50 Most Admired Companies. “The Fortune Most Admired ranking is evidence that
The Grass Factory supplies artificial grass surfaces which are low maintenance and look very realistic. The huge range of artificial grass is suitable for a whole host of applications from transforming a
Green-tech has supplied the landscaping materials used in a memorial to honour the many servicemen of World War II who passed through the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Burscough, known
Thanks to the Otterbine Gemini proving itself reliable as a water aerator and display fountain in lakes at Tracy Park Golf and Country Hotel, Old Thorns
In winter, gardens can look very bare and drab during the day but can be enlivened with some colour lighting after dark. Martin Bennett reports The ever popular Spike lights
An Innovative urban farm and social enterprise based across multiple derelict sites in West London. They train unemployed young people in landscaping and horticulture, and produce a range of edible
In the wake of its £4.5million sales success overseas in 2016, Morris Site Machinery is set to extend its footprint in Europe through its announcement that EuroGate International
Auto Revive provide convenient and economical cosmetic paint repairs for Bumper scuffs, Scratches, Dents and Alloy Wheels. Their mobile repair vans can visit your home or workplace –
Record bookings have been received for the APL Awards 2017 which will exceed 300 attendees when it takes place next month on Friday 17 March 2017 at The Brewery, London.
Provender Nurseries in conjunction with Capel Manor College, Regents Park campus have selected a winning design by Tish Potter after judging 30 entries in a garden design project submitted by
A private garden has landed Belfast based Cameron Landscapes, the most prestigious award in the landscaping industry for the seventh time. Held every year, the Association of Landscape Contractors
Natural Paving Products has announced its new homeowner rating system is now live and fully integrated into its 2016 Landscaping Professional Awards, which are now open for entries. Updating the
Graham Boyd has joined Long Rake Spar as Joint Managing Director. Graham joins
Huxley Golf has proved that the sky’s the limit when the world leader in all-weather golf surfaces installed golf greens high in the Hong Kong skyline in a partnership
Bannister Hall has launched a new natural stone paving product – a bespoke system that they claim will revolutionise urban, street and commercial design by combining innovation and versatility with
Reesink Turfcare’s Clive Pinnock who has been in the industry for over 32 years is the first in the turfcare sector to achieve a level four in the Landbased
As this is the season for giving, UK based paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore, has donated an amazing £20,000 to Barnardo’s in lieu of Christmas gifts. These much-needed funds will
https://youtu.be/pdaUDdtvLSs Christmas is a special time of year in bringing people together and staff at Tobermore has embraced the spirit of the season and come together to create a special
This Christmas RoundWood of Mayfield giving away over £1000 of prizes in a festive competition! First prize the Majestic Stag RRP £743 All you need to do to is follow
A great idea in this festive season is to use colour to brighten up the garden. Martin Bennett explains Wakehurst place has just finished dressing their 35 metre high Giant
The biggest change in recent times in the garden machinery sector has been the prominent emergence of lithium-ion technology EGO Power+ remains the only brand to consist solely of battery
Sadolin Superdec user Gary Davies has gone on camera to talk about his passion for colour using the wood protection product. The video showcases a number of projects carried out
Cliveden Conservation is reminding owners and managers of gardens, parks and properties that Winter Covers for sculptures and decorative stonework need to be ordered now before the cold and rainy
TERRAM has expanded its GrassProtecta range of grass reinforcement mesh products. The product is specifically produced to reinforce and protect grass surfaces that are prone to becoming damaged by vehicular
Now that winter is approaching its time to think about making your driveway safe and inviting for visitors. By Martin Bennett A gravel drive is a great deterrent
Timber decking is becoming an increasingly popular design trend for a wide variety of landscaping projects. One particular concern with timber decking is that conventional deck boards can becomeslippery in
One of the oldest schools in the country, The Royal Masonic School for Girls in Hertfordshire, has given its talented hockey players a new place they can call home with
Draped in ivy, wildflowers and even a healthy covering of moss on the roof of a Plankbridge shepherd’s hut, a rediscovered garden design by Anne Jennings of Viridian Landscape Studio
The Landscape Institute has today announced the shortlist for its annual awards celebrating the best work of the landscape professions. This year’s awards have received the greatest number of submissions
Long Rake Spar are suppliers of White Marine and Pink Rock Salt which is used for De-icing footpaths, drives or communal areas. White Marine Salt provides a cleaner solution for
Candice Bees is an exciting emerging award-winning artist who originally trained in illustration, but has now taken up sculpture to portray animals of all shapes and sizes, using wire as
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) confirms record breaking show for the Association at Landscape 2016, receiving over 40 new membership enquiries, two successful seminar performances and its largest
Following the final adjudication process at BALI Landscape House in late August, 58 BALI members have been notified that they have won awards in this year’s prestigious BALI National Landscape
Kubota UK has extended Kubota Care on its L Series mid-range tractors. Customers wishing to purchase Kubota’s L Series, mid-range utility tractors, can now take advantage of the innovative
Billy Goat wheeled vacuums are built to last with many being in service for over 20 years. With light durable wheels, the vacuums from Billy Goat increase portability and remove
Leading architecture practice Holder Mathias has won a ‘Green Apple Award for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage’ in recognition of its pioneering approach to designing sustainable cabins for Forest
Writtle University College has officially launched its new name and brand identity to mark the start of a new chapter in its 123-year history. Having achieved university college status earlier
Midlands-based Boningale Nurseries has added two new members to its sales team in order to facilitate the company’s growth and expansion plans in the North and South. Lucy Bravington, who
From 14–17 September 2016 the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg hosts GaLaBau, the international trade fair and meeting place for professionals from the green sector. GaLaBau offers the latest products and services
When it comes to landscaping, choosing a stone and gravel which provides the perfect foil for borders and planting while also being hard-wearing and maintenance free, can be quite a
Hardscape is a supplier of hard landscaping materials sourced from its wide network of quarries and manufacturers around the world Hardscape’s creative approach – coupled with its technical ability and extensive
Gripsure has launched its first decking tiles, giving buyers the option of decking that is both quick to install and stays safe in wet weather. The timber decking tiles feature
ONLY TWO WEEKS TO OPENING DAY FOR THIS NEW CONFERENCE – LIMITED TICKET AVAILABILITY THE AGENDA IS MORE RELEVANT NOW – DO WE NEED TO LEGISLATE FOR LANDSCAPE IN AN INCREASINGLY
A surge in the number of minor bumps and collisions caused by pedestrian’s intent on collecting Pikachu and pals – has led a leading UK street furniture firm
This is a central, circular pond with surrounding curved pools designed by Carolyn Grohmann of Secret Gardens. Water Gems, the contractors are an Edinburgh based landscape and water features specialist.
The RHS Flower Shows showcase the best in garden designs, with coveted medals being awarded to the finest and Practicality Brown are proud to have contributed to a number gardens
The DECIMATOR, a new 4mm cable-reinforced grass cutter that has been designed for professional landscapers. The DECIMATOR is the latest innovation in the BesserTrim Grass Cutting System. This cable-reinforced
Writtle College has excelled in postgraduate satisfaction as revealed by the latest industry students’ survey results. This year’s Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), which is open to all postgraduate students
The European Landscape Conference event is just a few weeks away – it has attracted global interest from California to the Mediterranean. The not for profit event will debate the
What does Brexit mean for those in landscaping and turf maintenance as far as legal compliance is concerned and with particular regard to the EU Water Framework Directive? David Mears
Green-tree soils increase Southern coverage with addition of two new partner production sites The Green-tree soils and growing media division of Green-tech has increased its UK coverage with the addition
A national children’s charity has been able to enhance the lives of a dozen seriously ill children and their families thanks to the support of the UK’s leading artificial grass
Provender Nurseries in conjunction with Capel Manor College, Enfield campus, have announced two winners of the Provender Nurseries Redesign competition 2016. Provender Nurseries sponsor a garden at Capel Manor College
Foley United has appointed Ian Robson as the company’s Importer/distributor for the UK and Ireland, encompassing their extensive range of professional grinders, as well as the Neary Technologies
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MP & KM Golding offer a unique concept in road and track maintenance. Gone is the need to repair old, worn and potholed tracks by importing new and highly expensive
Yell, one of the biggest providers of digital marketing in the UK, has discovered the majority of landscapers (81%) it researched have wrong or inconsistent information online including basic details
Screwfix, was delighted to welcome local Member of Parliament Theresa May to its new Maidenhead store John Mewett, Marketing Director at Screwfix shared with Theresa some of the feedback from
image: Network Rail repairing & replacing Railway boundary fencing. The Easy Petrol Post Driver now has more accessories & adapters than ever before to help you get the most out
The LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park this September features over 40 ‘free to attend’ CPD Accredited Seminar Sessions? With some of the biggest names in the industry talking about topics that
The Gardenmakers and Claudia de Yong have taken the People’s Choice Award at BBC Gardeners’ World Live last week with a landslide victory. Visitors to the show were asked to
It seems that eight weeks of campaigning by the ‘Remain’ and ‘Leave’ campaigns has done little to change the overall voting intentions of BALI members who responded to the association’s
A high-end, mixed-use development that forms part of a new urban township called Medini in Iskandar, Malaysia, is nearing completion. The flagship scheme for Medini features over 2.0 hectares of
Arboreta is an oak frame design and manufacturing company specialising in garden rooms, orangeries, conservatories and annexes with over 20 years’ experience in the building industry, and offers a complimentary
A below ground washpad water recycling system is, believes the Highspeed Group, the most cost effective and efficient biological system available. ClearWater’s increased popularity is seen by the company as
TigerTurf UK has unveiled TenCate Ecocept , a pioneering new system which makes use of recycled plastics and old artificial surfaces in the construction of brand new artificial grass pitches
Bradstone has launched its new garden and driveway landscaping collection including new products in both contemporary and traditional styles, range extensions and a number of new landscaping features. Rectangular Porcelain
Whether it’s a unique and eye-catching design on a driveway, a wow factor patio, an inviting terrace, or purposeful paved pathway, hard landscaping in the garden is achieving a number
Garden structures and fencing company, Grange has recently unveiled its collection of re-engineered timber products with a ‘Fine Sawn’ finish. A first to the market, the Fine Sawn range features
Spinaclean, has launched New Slipstream Pro 20, a flat surface and traditional pressure washer for large areas of commercial and domestic paving, brickwork and decking. Resulting from trade customer research,
What are black spots and what causes them to grow on stonework? ‘Patio Black Spots’ are those hideous black marks and spots that colonise on the surface of most garden
Spinaclean has solved a sticky situation for London and South East cleaning company GLC Maintenance. The Company is constantly asked by its commercial clients to remove chewing gum from paving.
This beautifully sculpted tree trunk captures the essence of the host of golden daffodils which surround it at a private house in Staplefield, West Sussex. The West Sussex-based Woodland Centre
Top-quality LED systems from manufacturers like Wilderness Lighting provide massive levels of illumination from light bars that are discreet, offer long life and are unbelievably tough. Established car makers like
ArtificialGrass.com will join around 260 exhibitors and 700 delegates at the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) exhibition annual trade show on Wednesday 13th April from 8.45am at the Ricoh Area in
Global adhesives specialist Bostik has launched a new All Weather Wide Jointing Compound for paths and patios, specially formulated for use in wet and dry weather conditions. Suitable for joints
Enjoy a day out at Blenheim Palace and discover over 2,000 acres of landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens. Whatever the season there is something to explore. Spring is also the
Charcon has introduced six new shades to its Andover Washed concrete block paving range. The three new grey shades – Light, Mid and Dark Grey – have been added to
Blackdown bio-diverse green roofs provide the ideal opportunity to recreate or replace lost or missing habitat. Having a defined goal, i.e. re-establishment of birds such as the Black Redstart or
A bar and restaurant with picturesque views of Rutland Water has transformed its terrace area thanks to a LazyLawn installation. The Harbour Café Bar and Restaurant in Rutland now has
With the INNSA Conference at The Riverside Centre in Derby on Tuesday 15th March, there is still time to book a space. With a packed agenda that includes speakers from
Marshalls has once again celebrated the quality and workmanship of its accredited landscape contractors at its prestigious annual award ceremony. The Marshalls Register Awards celebrated the best garden and driveway
Frogheath Landscapes was crowned Supreme Winner at the APL Awards, sponsored by Bradstone, which took place at The Brewery in London this month. The Sussex-based company took the overall award
The Playhouse Company, have developed a number of playhouses with inbuilt storage, meaning that both children and adults alike are kept happy in the garden. The jewel in the crown
Kelkay has introduced new additions to their Borderstone paving range which includes patio kits, stepping stones, edgings and walling. The new products include the new Abbey 1.5m and 2.4m Twist
Long Rake Spar, a leading supplier of decorative aggregates into multiple sectors, have just expanded their product range to include 4 new products for 2016. Marketing Director Sarah Hill told
Gravel is one of the most attractive, economical and versatile surfaces on earth. But without help, it’s inclined to move around, creating ridges and ending up where it shouldn’t. CORE
Colas has added to its National Highways Sector Scheme tally with accreditation under scheme number 18 for the natural environment and landscape including ecology. This achievement puts the contractor in
James Basson MSGD and John Moreland FSGD have taken the two most prestigious awards at the Society of Garden Designers’ fourth annual awards ceremony, receiving the Grand Award
The 2016 winners with host and judge, TV gardener David Domoney (far left) and awards presenter, Bradstone’s commercial director Toby Stuart-Jervis (far right). Bradstone has announced the winners of
Available mid-January, the new Natural Paving Products brochure presents the company’s entire range of paving, colours and finishes. Highlights within the new product offering include Vitripiazza, an exclusive range
Stonemarket, has revealed its new products for 2016. The additional ranges add to their existing collection of landscaping materials. Vitrified Paving New vitrified paving addition Knotwood comes in two
The Playhouse Company, has reported a change in its customers’ habits and preferences. Over the course of its 20 years the Playhouse Company has noticed an emerging trend of
Falls, slips & trips combined, accounted for more than a third of employee injuries for 2014/2015, with 21,331 reported incidents. This equates to an estimated 2.1 million working days lost.
Capel Manor College has won a grant from Bromley Council’s Crystal Palace Park Community Projects Fund to create a new community wildlife space for South East London. The project
A new easy to use attachment has been added to the SCH (Supplies) Ltd range to make transportation of wheelie bins easier and quicker. Hitch the two wheeled trailer to
During 2015 Lumena has continued to upgrade and add to their extensive range of high quality Outdoor and Commercial Exterior Lighting with a special new edition – The Ledifice Bollard.
Ginkgo Gardens is one of the leading Garden Design and Landscape Companies in the UK. Run by directors, Dan Curran and Anthony Challis, the company is going from strength to
Battery powered garden equipment, in both the professional and domestic sectors, currently accounts for less than 10 per cent of total UK sales with petrol and electric dominating. Until comparatively
Investment in energy efficient plant and machinery, environmentally friendly LED lighting and an ambitious employee skills development scheme are just part of M&M Timber’s plans to consolidate its position in
Bradstone’s Mode porcelain paving adds an ultra-modern feel and look to any garden setting. Available in 20mm thick pavers in two finishes, each with four attractive shades. Bradstone is an
Rochford Garden Machinery dealers met up this month for the annual dealer day presentations at Haynes Motor Museum. Rochford Managing Director Stewart Anderson talked about the £1m investment the company
With its headquarters located just off the M9 at Bo’Ness, Rockbreakers UK has been appointed as Volvo Construction Equipment’s utility equipment dealer for Central and Southern Scotland with immediate effect.
Following the successful operation of its first two Isuzus that have been in service for just over a year, specialist national green services provider Glendale Managed Services has taken a
Natural Paving Products have added an an easy-to-use dual-purpose sealer and sand joint stabiliser to their range Pavetuf Sand Crete is a sealer and also a sand joint hardener that
Reclaimed York stone paving has a classic character that is unique and sets it apart from any other stone. York stone has been quarried for hundreds of years and
It was back in 1998 that AVS Fencing Supplies opened the doors of their 3rd branch, in the East Sussex town of Ringer, Lewes. Since then the company has expanded
Formpave’s permeable paving and Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) has been used on two high profile projects in Guernsey to help meet the island’s high pollution control and surface water
Wessex International has introduced a new push broom suitable for a wide range of industrial, groundscare and agricultural uses. The BroomEx Pro-240 2.4m designation indicates the 2.4m sweeping width (94”
A north west timber products business has become the sole UK supplier of mandioqueira, a South American tropical hardwood used for decking. Silva Timber Products owners Nick Taylor and Simon
Recognising the outstanding work of its approved installers and in an effort to provide even more practical support, Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd has employed Craig Brook, a time-served hard
Councils and contractors looking for a no-nonsense, robust flail mower for the maintenance of grassland and roadside verges should seriously consider the Wessex SF Series. The range comprises four models
Moss, weeds, dust, debris, snow and ice can all compromise a surface, whether for sports or parking cars, it is important that a surface continues to do the job throughout
The University of Sheffield Department of Landscape, Pictorial Meadows and Enterprise Rent-A-Car work together to bring sustainable wildflower meadows to urban roundabouts across the country Following a 12-month collaboration with
A total of 16 medals and the coveted ‘Best In Show’ award have been awarded to Rolawn-supported gardens and exhibitors at Hampton Court Flower Show this week. Five Gold medals
Members of the APL group are celebrating their success at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show APL’s success continued this year at Hampton Court continued with an impressive
Moss, weeds, dust, debris, snow and ice can all compromise a surface, whether for sports or parking cars, it is important that a surface continues to do the job throughout
Trade professionals looking for a better way of fixing into decking now have a new solution to their needs thanks to ForgeFix. The business, which ranks as one of the
Award winning topsoil manufacturer, Green-tree has added a new production site to its portfolio of topsoil hubs across the UK. The new site in Scrooby, Doncaster will produce the high
Kite Packaging has launched a range of bags to benefit the landscaping industry. The first product in the range, FIBC bags, are made from woven polypropylene and can be loaded
The May digital edition of The Landscaper was published on May 18 within five days 7,793 had seen the title ( Issuu) Although of course the vast majority of
Landscape and garden designers are signing up in record numbers for a CPD event to be held at BALI Landscape House, Stoneleigh Park, on 22nd April. Open to all designers,
As drought-conscious Californians look for ways to reduce their water consumption, business is blooming for the synthetic turf industry. Chris Hayman of Earth Design Landscape in Redondo Beach said annual
Tamworth based manufacturer, Instarmac Group plc, has been placed in The Sunday Times’ annual ‘Top 100 Best Small Companies To Work For’ list for the sixth time. The top 100
The Landscape Group (TLG) is now owned by idverde the largest landscape construction and maintenance business in France, with a turnover of €280 million employing 3000 staff. The new alliance
Kelkay has reinforced its position as a leading manufacturer and distributor of aggregates and paving with a £1 million investment in new state of the art machinery. The significant investment,
Take in the scents and colours of the annual ‘Funchal Flower Festival’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 23rd March 2015 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests the chance to visit
Marshalls celebrates Register member success Marshalls has again celebrated the quality and workmanship of its accredited landscape contractors at its prestigious annual award ceremony. The Marshalls Register Awards held at
Stonemarket offers a comprehensive range of landscaping materials and a free professional network for landscapers. The Stonemarket Landscaper Network (SLN) is a UK directory of landscapers affiliated with Stonemarket. It’s
Lateral Design Studio has announced it is offering 20% OFF Jonite stone channel drain covers, manhole covers and tree grates, as they launch a bid to make them as
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Britcom are now AVANT dealers for the range of Compact Wheel Loaders across North, South, East & West Yorkshire The unique articulated chassis design makes Avant an unrivalled machine in
Terex Finlay have announced the launch of the NEW J-1170AS jaw crusher, the latest in a range of tracked mobile jaw crushers.
iGRASS is proving to be ideal for landscapers, as they swap natural grass for its no mess artificial alternative. North-west London landscapers, Outdoor Solutions, have already become firm fans of
Simple Lighting has secured a contract with Easy Connect, the popular French manufacturer of garden lighting solutions. The contract will bring a range of spike and pond lights, floodlights and
Practicality Brown’s Elveden Instant Hedge helped Patrick Collins recreate his Chelsea Garden at St George’s Hospital for First touch – a charity that supports sick and premature babies at St
Hanson Formpave’s permeable paving was the ideal choice to complete an exclusive development of five homes in Ubley, near Bristol. The development has been built to a high specification and
Building Contractors, Harris Construction based near Exeter, Devon has purchased its first new compact excavator in the guise of a Volvo EC27C from Volvo’s utility dealer for the south west
OSC, distributor of self-drilling fasteners and screws, has introduced the new CAMO Marksman Edge hidden fastener solution, specifically designed to tackle decking projects with awkward corners or angles. Handheld and
Ruth Sperring, commercial sales manager, i-fix points out the advantages of using a new innovative product range. Landscapers could be getting more value from the materials they buy – and
Ecograss Ltd are suppliers and installers of quality artificial grass. “ We have sourced very realistic and hard-wearing artificial grass products that we are proud to present
Jade Goto Landscape Studio has won Best Show Garden at BBC Gardeners World Live, with her Austerity Garden. The judges commended the garden, praising the strong design, visual impact and
Jade Goto Landscape Studio has won Best Show Garden at BBC Gardeners World Live, with her Austerity Garden. The judges commended the garden, praising the strong design, visual impact
The RIBA today confirmed details of the shortlists for both London and Preston versions of the hugely popular Forgotten Spaces ideas competitions. With 147 submissions in London and 57
As the gardening season progresses and early crops provide bountiful harvests, consider planting up
In the past, exterior lighting was often an afterthought for many home owners, after plants, turf, and seating areas, generally consisting of just one lantern beside entrances. However, in recent
Gardens have been illuminated for as long as interior structures have, for security, circulation, and social occasions. In ancient times gardens were illuminated by firelight from wood, candles, and animal-plant
Online sales for WoodBlocX innovative Lego-like block system for building raised beds and other garden structures have peaked to an all-time high in April. More than 8,000 units have been
(Pictured right: Paul Shephard Operations Director) Natural Paving Products is supporting the Greenfingers Charity for a second year running, raising money by entering the BUPA Manchester 10k run on 26th
Kilsaran International has recently supplied the Newgrange flag paving product from their eco range, for the external hard landscaping at the site of a new Asda supermarket located in Tain,
A new range of 12v and 240v outdoor spot lights is now available in the form of wall lights and spike lights; available in copper, brass, stainless steel and anodised
After the fantastic response to the category last year the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) are delighted to announce the entries selected for this
Kilsaran International has extended its existing range of environmentally friendly hard landscaping solutions with a new flag paving product, Pembroke. New to the UK market, the Pembroke flag range gives
Jewson has released a new Landscaping 2013 brochure, in conjunction with Marshalls. The brochure highlights the wide range of high quality and diverse garden and driveway products available from over
Bradstone have introduced a complete paving system which is designed to make the laying of paving quicker and easier than ever before. The company’s new Patio Deck system is a
Scotscape has designed, supplied, installed and is maintaining a variety of living wall systems at Sheffield University for research and development purposes. Working in partnership with the University of Sheffield,
For domestic gardens, commercial developments or estates its worth considering Natural Cotswold Dry Stone Walling. Smiths Bletchington, a long standing, family owned quarrying company from Oxfordshire, offer this traditional
Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete UK is a major supplier of construction materials, including rock, sand and gravel, recycled aggregates, innovative concretes and road surfacing solutions. The company is committed
Bermuda start the 2013 season with an expansion of its already comprehensive range of pond side ornamental products and accessories. Specific focus this year lies with the all-new Pond
Abacus secured one of the biggest export contracts in their history by winning the contract for Manuka Oval, Cricket and Australian Rules Football Stadium in Canberra, Australia. The scheme
Marshalls have announced some new additions to their product range available in 2013. Cobbletech Marshalls claim ‘a market first’ with the revolutionary Cobbletech driveway system. Designed to give a natural
Natural Paving, independent supplier of natural stone landscaping products, is preparing to make a debut appearance at Eco Build 2013 The company is planning an impressive 62 square meter stand,
When Stephen Cunningham of Decksons, Mains of Boquhan, was called in to assess the failing timber deck at the Hilton Garden Inn on Finneieston Quay it was clear that a
Derbyshire-based bespoke pre-cast concrete specialist, Evans Concrete, has announced the acquisition of top cast stonework company, Blanc de Bierges, and is set to launch a new urban furniture range under
M&M Timber has introduced a radical new range of ‘price-axed’ lines, aimed at giving retailers a more competitively priced volume product with added customer appeal. Specifically designed with the changing
Earlier this year Living Streets launched the State of Our Streets Awards. The competition invited the public to nominate the best and worst examples of street maintenance in the
Landscape and Garden Designers continue to search for both enterprising and cost-effective ways to create colour in the tightest areas.
Haddonstone, manufacturer of garden ornaments and architectural cast stone, has introduced the Bay Fountain and Planter to its extensive collection. The stylish Bay Fountain is a self-circulating fountain ideal for
The MegaMax ‘C-broom’ is not just a push broom but a bulk volume mover. It combines all the benefits of the best-selling SweepEx concept of a heavy-duty push broom with
Drayton Manor theme park is reducing its refuse sent for landfill by using a range of recycling and novelty bins around the park grounds. The Midlands theme park, which has
A £390,000 transformation of a Bristol cemetery delivered by Places for People, a local housing provider, and Bristol City Council has been shortlisted for a prestigious landscaping award The
Hitachi have given their web site site a total overhaul. The new website uses the latest technologies to offer tradesmen thorough and up-to-date information about their products via their mobile,
Proludic has announced a new range of 118 products that have been specially designed to provide a cost-effective option for children’s play areas. Proludic’s Primo range has been created using
St George’s Park Football Centre in Burton-upon-Trent has been given the royal treatment in an opening ceremony attended by Prince William. The FA football centre of excellence was opened following
Natural Paving Products is delighted to be a first ever winner of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) ‘Affiliate Exceptional Service’ Award. BALI created this new category for their
Whether used in isolation or as an essential Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) technique, concrete block permeable paving has proven itself over decades of successful use around the world. Updated guidance
Abacus have recently supplied their energy efficient lighting scheme as part of the £2.6m Pickie Pool redevelopment which sees this fabled Northern Irish family venue redeveloped for generations to come.
L&S Waste has developed a new multipurpose interlocking block, made from 100% recycled aggregate. The ECOblock system is ideal for creating temporary road blocks, protecting vacant sites from unwanted visitors,
Natural Stone Show (UK) is one of the renowned events which open its doors for all its exhibitors and visitors to take advantage of the fair program which will be
Lumena Lights have announced the arrival of a 12v G4 Capsule light. The brightest G4 Capsule LED light available today. Using high quality LED’s, it replaces a standard G4 Halogen
Outdoor LEDs new Spike Lights are robust, energy efficient LED lamps fitted to a 36cm pole which can be pushed into soft ground, or fixed into concrete and other materials.
The Dutch 7-a-side Football team and Ledley King, former captain and now ambassador of Tottenham Hotspur have officially opened a Cruyff Court on the Ferry Lane Estate in Tottenham. In
From left: Tom Tevlin managing director Paving and Derry Mc Keown UK Director Kilsaran International is expanding its presence in the UK as part of its international growth ambitions, it
Fabweld Steel Products, manufacture of access covers and drainage equipment, have signed up to the Made in Britain campaign which wants to create a national marque to demonstrate products which
The Smart Dustfighter from DF Ecology is designed to provide outside workers with safe protection from airborne contaminates and is ideally suited for contractors working with dust producing equipment, such
Drivewayfix promote a simple product range to deal with potholes and faded Tarmac meaning that fully resurfacing is no longer the only option. The drive is first cleaned using a
The majority of fence damage is caused by microorganisms. Fence treatment products are used to prevent the damage and decay of fencing. controls the effect of weather conditions on a
Iplas, the manufacturer of the Zyplex range of sustainable building products, is set to transform the market with a new type of plastic fence. The Halifax-based firm has launched Zyplex
Ryetec will officially introduce the Contractor range of Log processing machinery at the APF show in Sept . These machines offer a complete range of log saws, both horizontal and
(Left to right), Dermot Cunnie, general manager, Construction Equipment Division of Ballyvesey Holdings Ltd; Aaron McCaul, group aftersales manager and Matthew Ritchie, dealer principal. Norwest Plant based at
Extremely rare and exquisite pieces of prehistory unearthed by Oxfordshire-based Jurassic Stone mare now available as works of art. Petrified Wood is a remarkable and fascinating phenomenon; a three dimensional
Designer, Paul Hervey-Brookes, at the Forest of Deans Stone Firms’ Barnhill Quarry, selecting one of his Pennant sandstone feature stones. Pennant sandstone from the Forest of Dean helped Gloucestershire-based designer,
Kinley Systems have announced the launch of their brand new Raaft Terrafina Composite Decking System to the UK market. This product is manufactured in Germany to the highest standards using
Traditional pools have to be drained every year but this is not the case for the new generation of pools by the Austrian manufacturer and pioneer of natural pools Together
Marshalls will be launching a new product at the BALI Landscape Show available exclusively to their Register members. They will be revealing the COBBLETECH Driveway System – available from mid
Jewson has re-launched its specialist Landscaping website, designed to showcase its full and extended product range for garden projects. The new site invites customers to select from Jewson’s wide
Natural Paving Products (NPP) based in Sandtoft scooped ‘The ABP Business Growth Award’ at The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce – Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards 2012. The NPP team
Ezikerb is a two part kerbing system designed to reduce the waste and cost associated with continually replacing concrete kerbs damaged during the construction phase of a development. Made from
Timberplay were selected by cutting edge landscape designer Nicholas Dexter for incorporation in his entry for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show – entitled Climate Calm. With a widespread drought forecast
Compliance with new labelling requirements for the use of herbicides on hard surfaces will help ensure targeted, effective weed control and responsible stewardship by the amenity sector, according to the
Lanz Group, a leading provider of waste management solutions based at Colnbrook, Berkshire has taken delivery of its first Volvo compact excavator to boost productivity with its cardboard and plastics
Oxford Plastics will be showcasing the EnduraGrid interlocking paving system, as well as a new heavy duty ground protection product. Moulded from 100% recycled plastic (polyethylene), EnduraGrid is chemically inert
Perfectly Green supplies and install artificial grass, to the trade and public. If they cannot undertake an installation themselves they will pass it to one of their many accredited installers.
Timberplay have further strengthened their offering for Urban Spaces and Public Places by joining forces with Concrete, the German owned Skate Park specialists. This new partnership complements Timberplay’s existing product
A Doncaster based paving company is heading to the capital to showcase its products at the UK’s leading contemporary home show. Natural Paving Products (NPP leading independent supplier of natural
For over 30 years, CED has developed and extended its range of natural stone products. They keep extensive stocks in all their depots, but they will arrange the manufacture of
Continued growth at Rocket Rentals Gloucestershire, has led to an increase in the number of Doosan excavators in the company’s fleet to well over 60 machines, all supplied by the
Visit Arborsmith Studios where living tree trunks are grown into furniture, gazebos, bridges, tree houses and a wide range of other forms with living growing trees. The site dewscribes the
Hanson Formpave have produced a new dedicated merchant brochure. The brochure is aimed at the paving and landscaping contractor. It is easily navigated, defining the three key paving collections; the
Timberplay have strengthened their offering for Urban Spaces and Public Places by joining forces with Concrete, the German owned Skate Park specialists. Concrete Skate represents the highest design and construction
‘Aeolus’ – the Acoustic Wind Pavilion – is a giant acoustic sculpture that sings with the passing breeze. Created by Bristol-based artist Luke Jerram (well known for the Play Me
Timberplay have announced a new partnership with Santa & Cole. The addition of this range of products will enhance Timberplay’s offer to professionals working in the field of enhancing external
Castle Plant & Tool Hire based in Sidmouth, Devon has purchased two new Volvo EC27C compact excavators for their hire fleet from Volvo’s utility dealer for the south west
Foreground: (L-R) managing director of Forest Pennant, Nick Horton and Charcon commercial manager – natural stone, Steve Hook. Background: Members of the Charcon sales team and Forest Pennant sales manager,
A set of motion activated garden lights have been launched by LED lighting specialist Mr Beams. The twin pack of stylish lights includes a remote control so they can be
Hanson Formpave has completed a permeable car park scheme at Sainsbury’s 1,000th store, in Irvine, Scotland. Around 6,700m2 of the company’s market-leading permeable paving SUDS system, Aquaflow has been installed
A new Grading Plane for small compact tractors is now available from US firm Earth & Turf Products. ? Sixty-inch grading width ? 280 Lbs. weight for compatibility with small
Trade show exhibitors are being asked to ‘stand up for charity’ and consider donating reusable building materials from their stands to a worthy cause. Dura Composites, exhibiting at Ecobuild next
LAFARGE have launched a new cold-busting concrete designed to set even at low temperatures. Chronolia Weathermix can tolerate far colder conditions than standard concrete with an accelerated setting time to
Big bottomed Brits are responsible for the increasing size of street and park benches. Experts say local authorities are specifying “oversized” benches as obesity in the UK continues to rise.
SUDSCAPE is a hard landscaping system that is comprised of a base layer of recycled car tyres, and a top layer of UV stable resin mixed with a stone finish.
To combat misuse of the API brand and highlight the benefits of using an API member, the API has created a new resource for schools, communities and local authorities. Top
Brett Landscaping has relaunched its Brett Approved Installer scheme to offer installers even better marketing, technical, training and service support. Speaking about the relaunched scheme, Rob Hardes, General Manager at
Pic: Lance Jones Paul Mathers and Tony Heaney Over 30 representatives from Welsh local authorities and quarrying and mining companies with an interest in the restoration of landscapes affected by
The trade association Interpave has re-launched its Commercial paving and hard landscape website providing the definitive information resource on all aspects of the paved environment for landscapers, landscape designers, planners,
Research by Screwfix, has revealed that technology is fast becoming one of a tradesman’s most valuable business tools. Four out of five UK tradesmen now purchase trade goods online. The
Hanson Formpave has recently completed the car park and landscape areas at a new hospice, called Little Harbour, part of the Children’s Hospice South West organisation by supplying 2,000m2 of
Townscape Products has been accredited by the Contractors Health and Safety Scheme (CHAS). Managing director, Jonathan Gosstold The Landscaper : “Becoming CHAS accredited saves a great deal of time for
Herefordshire couple Sam and Heather Walker have launched a tailored outdoor canopy range for the domestic market. Sam told The Landscaper “With 2011 bringing the warmest April for 350
A new heavy-duty composite timber decking has been launched by Dura Composites. The new decking product, Dura Deck 225 HD (Heavy Duty), has a new below-surface high capacity fixing system.
A new SUDS-compliant paving system comprised of recycled car tyres is being used to boost the eco-credentials of landscaping provided at the Olympic Village. The SUDSCAPE system is being used
A couple near Belper, Derbyshire, have had their garden transformed into an easy to maintain and grandchild friendly zone thanks to decking from Trex Transcend . Installed by specialist, Atkins
KLC’s exhibition of students’ design projects from this year’s highly talented graduates could well be worth a visit. The Exhibition will be on view at the school in Chelsea London
Albutt has introduced a new product to simplify bag filling. Suitable for filling tote bags with any free flowing material, the attachment can be used with any telehandler or loader.
Hanson Formpave has secured a deal to supply over 300m2 of its permeable paving system, Aquaflow for a parking area and car lane at Scotland’s first Costa Drive-Thru, part of
One manufacturer’s electronic playground equipment can now measure the amount of calories burned by its users. An online users’ area, linked to each individual unit, offers purchasers invaluable usage data
Concrete block permeable paving can provide a controlled source of clean water as a sustainable amenity for landscaping, ecology and water harvesting, as a leading SUDS specialist has demonstrated. As
Glee 2011 saw the launch of the National Trust Landscape Collection – a collaboration between the National Trust and established reproduction paving company Westminster Stone. The Collection’s stand with individual
Kinley Systems have recorded a significant increase in sales of its aluminium lawn and landscape edging products. “We have recorded a 330% increase in orders across our Exceledge ranges of
The Landscaper is looking for additional freelance writers to join the industries most established trade magazine. We are looking for journalist who have solid all- round experience in all aspects
Eldercourt in conjunction with Sijnja Konstruktie , have announced the arrival of the SMC-42 Street Designer – Block Paver laying Machine. This new machine has, it is claimed, the capability
The Silaos range of Street Furniture has been designed and manufactured specifically to have a minimal environmental impact. Its whole life cycle from materials used, production, packing, delivery and maintenance
Two Quellstar led underwater lights use induction technology to drive circular arrays of led’s to fit drilled water features and around fountain heads. The led array in a nickel plated
Installed as part of a ChildsPlay system, the design possibilities for mats made from Notts Sport’s world-renowned VHAF NottsSward synthetic turf are limitless. Notts Sport can offer expert advice on
Charcon has joined forces with Anchor Wall Systems, to launch a range of segmental retaining wall systems. The Anchor product range includes the Diamond 25 wall system, Vertica system and
The Pro-Bollard Lighting Range consists of 48 different variations. Designed to compliment any environment, the use of low energy coloured bulbs can create contemporary, ambient lighting effects. With an extruded
The latest arrival at Sittingbourne-based JB Landscape is its third ruggedly reliable 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter, but its first from the new, low-emission Euro 5 range. The Canter 3C13 was supplied
The Hardmet Landforce range of landscaping, waste recycling and forestry machinery now has the addition of the Commercial multi waste shredding machine which shreds just about everything. Plywood, chipboard, timber,
Brett Landscaping has embarked on a busy programme of supporting a selection of garden displays at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and RHS Tatton Park. The company is supporting
The search is back on for the UK’s top young talent. Young Gardener of the Year is part of a series that celebrates the working heroes of Great Britain. This
Glee has unveiled initial details of this year’s visitor attractions, which are set to make this year’s show the strongest ever. As well as meeting the industry’s leading brands from
A FORGOTTEN ancient woodland is being rediscovered by staff at Waitrose’s Bracknell headquarters thanks to a new walkway made from plastic waste returned to the site in a imaginative ‘closed
RESTORE Engine Restorer works on the worn-out areas of the cylinder walls, restoring cylinder compression and improving it to nearly new condition before the next oil change and often within
Build Center supporting the World Vision UK charity show garden at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show by supplying £2,000 worth of hardscaping products. Build Center has provided 150 bags
Getting children active and and fit in the process…
The 2010 Flood and Water Management Act will soon make sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) effectively mandatory for all new buildings. Then, connection to public surface-water drains will only be allowed
Playgarden Design and Resources have launched their new website to make it much more user-friendly. Having listened to feedback from existing and potential customers, the buying process has been made
External street design, transport, and parking sectors…
Installed six thousand five hundred metres of wrought iron parkland fencing…
110m in Sheffield city centre…
Stainless steel cabling improve the visibility great finish….
Tuesday 18th May 2010, 5.45 to 9 p.m., at Merrist Wood..
Donated paving for a garden at the RHS Cardiff Flower Show…..
Forest Garden, Grange Fencing, Haddonstone, M & M Timber, Jagram, Grange Fencing, Finsa, Kelkay, Deco-Pak and Living….
Thomas Palfreyman pleased success
Attendance was 859 according to Marwood Events
Natural stone products for outdoor facilities, building facades and interior fittings
Updated www.paving.org.uk website…
Pathways, bridges, raised beds, retaining walls, landscaping, kerbing, benches, and pond features…
Gardman, Bosmere, Handy Distribution, Dutch Imports, Fallen Fruits, Norfolk Leisure, Rondeau Leisure and Bonnington Plastics…
A new green kerbstone made from recycled materials is being launched that substantially reduces costs from planned wastage, damage and maintenance, while also out performing its concrete counterpart in numerous
