Speedy installation……..
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.
FEATURES
NEW CATALOGUE LAUNCH….Screwfix
With its 200th store launch this month, Screwfix, the leading multi-channel trade supplier, has launched the latest edition of its catalogue. The new catalogue is the first of many Screwfix
New Electric Van Grant……ePower Trucks
ePower Trucks, distributor of all-electric light commercial vehicles, has welcomed the announcement of a new £8,000 Government subsidy for electric vans. Under the programme, announced by Transport Minister Norman Baker
Savings boost ….Rytec
The Triflex large area mower capacity to cut grass of any length to a close high quality finish in one pass without unsightly rows or lumps of cut grass afterward
Blaze of glory …..Plantscape
A Devon fishing town has picked up an award for staging the best eco-friendly Christmas lights display for the fourth year running after investing in the country’s only solar-powered street
No show
Phil Voice the organiser of the trade show Creating Landscapes has confirmed that the show will not take place again in 2012. Phil told The Landscaper “It was a tremendous
ISA Annual Conference and Trade Show
The ISA Annual Conference and Trade Show provides a forum for the exchange of information and opportunities to network with others in the arboricultural profession. The Conference and Trade Show
Training Calendar
The Arboricultural Association provides a busy programme of events and training activities. Most activities are open to members and non-members although members can usually benefit from discounted rates and in
New Pests
Two New Pests Slugs and snails have taken the top RHS pest enquiry slot for 2011 after having been toppled from the first place by viburnum beetle in 2010. Usually
The technical landscaper…….Screwfix
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
Bringing ‘common-sense’ back……health and safety
Ensuring your company has an effective health and safety policy can not only create a safer and healthier workplace for your employees, but can also surprisingly save a considerable amount
Sailing Into Little Harbour
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
Even greener…..INTURF
INTURF aimed to cut its use of energy by working more efficiently and so achieve a 10% cut in its carbon emissions in the process. In fact, through dramatically reducing
Exclusive opportunity ….Closing date 27 January
The Association of Professional Landscapers has teamed up with the RHS to provide APL members with an exclusive opportunity to submit entries, free of charge, for a new category at
Expansion for 2012 …The Landscaper
With advertising revenue showing a year on year increase The Landscaper is set for further expansion in 2012. In order to help facilitate this growth Editor/Publisher David Curtis has confirmed
SURE-FOOTED …..Centriforce
A SURE-FOOTED solution to accessing environmental education in Yorkshire has been made possible with boardwalks ‘more sustainable than wood’ – made entirely from recycled plastic carrier bags and bottles. A
Living Wall Demonstration
Cityroofs’ Aquadyne living wall system has been installed at the London offices of architects and designers Child Graddon Lewis (CGL). The architects have an internal ‘green team’ exploring various sustainability
Children’s Right to play……API
The API has become a partner of the Right Year for Children (RY4C) campaign to support children’s right to play. RY4C will be active throughout 2012, backed-up by the Children’s
New opportunity …..Fitrite
Fitrite eco-board comes complete with full marketing support including brochures and a personalised website. New to the market , it is both easy to install and maintain and generates nearly
Former Glory……Bedwellty House and Park… UPM Tilhill
Bedwellty House and Park in South Wales has now been returned to its former glory thanks to a three-year, £6 million restoration project. Working for John Weaver Contractors and also
