The heavy use of outdoor spaces, particularly when combined with sun and warmer temperatures in summer months, can put turf under a lot of strain, leaving it stressed and scorched. There are a number of ways to revive damaged areas of grass, but in some cases, it can be beyond repair, so turf and sod …
The Green-tech Specifier team grows with the addition of Emily Murray who recently joined the company. Green-tech Specifier is the specification arm of leading landscape supplier Green-tech. The department focuses on technical specification and sourcing landscape solutions for landscape architects, contractors, and garden designers. Emily brings with her a wealth of knowledge in the Arboriculture …
Linmere Park, is a new ‘urban village’ under development near Luton, Bedfordshire. Frosts Landscapes have won the landscaping and ground works contract and have called in the help of UK suppliers Green-tech to provide protection for the trees and shrubs planted on the project. The ethos of this new development in South Befordshire is well-being …
How useful is an excavator for a landscaping business? The answer is that, potentially, it could take your firm to the next level. But, researching whether to hire or buy an excavator for your business is essential, says Caroline Scott Mini excavators can prove transformative for landscapers. But, should they make a investment in one …
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has launched a competition on behalf of Balfour Beatty and Leeds City Council. The competition is seeking a multi-disciplinary design team to redevelop Leeds City Square and create a world class and vibrant piece of inclusive public realm, which responds positively to the city’s diverse population, cultural richness …
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Cultura group expands having recently rebranded from ELS Landscapes In response to the progressive changes to the business and culture of the company, IESL Landscape Contractors recently rebranded changing the company name to Cultura. The new name is derived from the latin “care and cultivate”. The rebranding has further been driven by the recruitment of …
Bart’s Health Trust, one of England’s largest NHS trusts, recently enlisted the landscaping and maintenance services of Ground Control to create tranquility gardens at Newham Hospital. Gardens and outdoor spaces have been transformed at the London hospital as a as a way of thanking staff and commemorating all those who tragically lost their lives to Covid-19 …
The National Trust recently unveiled one of the UK’s biggest woodland expansion and tree planting projects in an ambitious plan to become carbon net zero by 2030 as the charity celebrates its 125th anniversary. In a landmark speech to mark the milestone, the National Trust’s Director General Hilary McGrady has announced a series of new …
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