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Contents
04 16
22
04
Hartley Botanic
Reveals Their Predicted
Greenhouse Ownership
Trends For 2019
26 42 16 2019 Design Trends to Take

Your Garden to the Next
Level
Publishing Director
T he T eam
Digital Manager Business Manager
22
Finding a way to add
stylish outdoor storage
solutions can often pose a
problem for architects and
housebuilders.
Martin Holmes Jamie Bullock Josh Holmes
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Issue 35 2019 Landscape & Urban Design 3
GREENHOUSE &
GLASSHOUSE TRENDS
FOR 2019
• British greenhouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic reveals their predicted
greenhouse ownership trends for 2019
• Less good life, more good living – the new, multifunctional ‘glass rooms’
for enviromentally conscious young families entertaining al fresco and
enjoying veg-based diets
Greenhouses are no longer the in 2019 based on recent customer

exclusive preserve of elderly men behaviour.
with pipes and wellies pottering with
trowels. In 2019 they’re just as likely The trends, which have been released
to be used for parties and entertaining at the end of Hartley Botanic’s
as younger families admit they see 80th anniversary year, reveal
them, not just as a route to healthier how modern gardeners are using
and eco-friendly living, but as luxury greenhouses within their gardens,
lifestyle accessories - according to their most important motivations for
Hartley Botanic who have shared their ownership and the most in demand
predictions for how their greenhouses styles and designs.
and glasshouses will be enjoyed

Trend 1: Greenhouses Being Used To to the exclusive growth of fruit and spaces. While recent customers may
Serve Organic, Veg-Based Diets vegetables for customers and their have initially purchased a Hartley
families. Botanic greenhouse with horticultural
At the heart of greenhouse ownership production in mind, once installed,
in 2019 lies the fact that many Many Hartley Botanic customers cite they soon become a peaceful place
people want to live more healthily that their greenhouses give them to enjoy the garden or the fruits of
with a focus on enjoying good quality surety of the quality of the produce their gardening labour, away from the
fruit and vegetables which they are they eat. They can guarantee the intrusions of modern life.
confident producing themselves. The food they produce is organic and
manufacturer found that while 95 they believe the fruit and veg they 30 percent of recent Hartley
percent of customers expected to use grow tastes superior to supermarket Botanic customers also expected to
their greenhouses to grow food and equivalents. specifically use their greenhouses
decorative plants, most of them did so as an al fresco entertaining space at
because they wanted to eat better. Trend 2: Greenhouses As the point of purchase. A greenhouse
Multipurpose Spaces allowed them to extend the length
Some of Hartley Botanic’s customers of time it was possible to entertain
exclusively use their greenhouses The second most significant predicted outdoors and many customers use
for food ‘production’ with even very trend citied around greenhouse usage them as additional, al fresco areas for
large structures being given over was their purpose as multifunctional socialising 8 or 9 months of the year.

Trend 3: Greenhouses As A Status experience and a health point of view)
Symbol and by the fact that market conditions
mean families are moving less and
In recent years there has been a investing more in their existing
definite change in the way customers properties.
view their greenhouses – instead of
being just a functional building, in 2019 Families moving less frequently has
gardeners will increasingly view them also influenced interest from urban
as almost lifestyle accessories and to an customers and in the last year there
extent, status symbols. has been a renewed greenhouse
demand from city dwellers:
Imposing and grand Victorian Christopher White, Sales Manager
structures are increasingly popular, for Hartley Botanic commented; “In
with customers using them to frame general there is a growing demand
and display ambitious plant collections amongst city dwellers for greenhouses
in a similar way to the hothouses – both in the UK and abroad (we have
of the Victorian era. The Victorians seen considerable growth from the US’
filling their large glasshouses with major cities over the last two years.)
exotic ferns and giant palms is still a which we believe reflects a customer
very covetable look which customers “London, for example, is hugely desire to invest long-term in their
recreate today. One Hartley Botanic diverse in terms of its ‘under glass’ homes. We do still see a demand for
customer recently shared that she growing tastes and the preferences of small, practical greenhouse solutions
liked to “show off” her greenhouse to its homeowners. Commonly however, for city dwellers but increasingly
other members of the gardening club we are experiencing increased demand homeowners want something which
she had joined. for larger and lean-to structures makes a beautiful statement in their
Trend 4: City Dwelling Families

With Young Families, Not Just The
Retired In The Country
In terms of customer demographic,

Hartley Botanic’s customers are
changing. From a group primarily
composed of the over 50s and the
retired to a more mixed customer base
which includes younger consumers
usually with children and the
manufacturer expects this change to
increase in 2019.

This seems to be driven by both a
desire for children to benefit from
home-produced food (both from an

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function.” That’s still very covetable even today. fruit and vegetables had significantly
It has classic beauty and style as well reduced their day to day consumption
Trend 5: Victorian-Style as a historic appeal.” of plastic packaging – an issue they
Greenhouses And Glasshouses were increasingly concerned about.
Trend 6: Using A Greenhouse For
During 2019, as with the last 22 Environmental Reasons All Hartley Botanic’s greenhouses and
years, Hartley Botanic foresees that glasshouses are handmade, bespoke
its traditional Victorian range will still As well as the ‘grow your own’ benefits and made to order. They are the only
been the most popular greenhouse of improved quality and taste, 2019 aluminium greenhouse manufacturer
design and look chosen by customers. gardeners will be using a greenhouse endorsed by the RHS.
It is felt that this has been influenced for environmental reasons.
by a trend for exotic plants and Current Hartley Botanic customers
ferns which are perfectly set-off by cited a key motivation in using a
a Victorian aesthetic. The largest greenhouse for food production
Victorian glasshouse Hartley Botanic was around reducing air miles and Customers interested
has produced for a customer in the past concerns for the environment. in purchasing a Hartley
year was more than 150 square metres Botanic greenhouse or
in size. Modern greenhouse owners have glasshouse should visit:
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2019 DESIGN TRENDS
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TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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From creating a space which is low will be no different. Creating a low and focal points into the garden. Some
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focal points, this article will provide visual appeal, areas to entertain and include:

Lavender - Lavender produces a are all great choices for edging and so that you can play music while you’re
fragrant summer scent and is perfect garden borders, while Rhododendrons outside.
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has the benefit of attracting bees and different times of the year. • Build a fire pit to draw people outside
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Geranium - These hardy and low- • Invest in comfortable garden
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Helenium - With colours ranging sizes and don’t need constant looking Have a dedicated area for cooking and
from red to orange and bright yellow, after as lawns do. entertaining such as a raised patio
Helemiums work well in borders and area or pergola.
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With holiday prices continuing to rise, that’s sure to be big in 2019 is creating
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those who shed their leaves regularly. provide a retreat from the rest of the
Box Hedge, Leylandii and Conifers • Install a weatherproof sound system garden.

Turn your garden structures into
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WHAT A TRANSFORMATION!
JPS Landscape Design are delighted to accompaniment by members of the celebration of both memory and the
unveil the newly created Petal Garden Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra beauty of the petal, born out of a
at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital for the opening of the new garden. previously neglected and overgrown
(RBH). courtyard. The garden comprises five
This exciting new garden, designed raised beds in the shape of petals, each
Patients, families and staff were especially for the dementia wards representative of the wards using the
entertained by a Punch & Judy at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, space.
show and treated to a musical is now an optimistic and joyous

Denise Wright, MD of JPS said: “Every
memory we have is unique and
precious, yet they are as delicate and
fragile as a petal. Memories can be
easily damaged or blown away in the
wind, but they remain forever a part of
the flower that created them”.
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital Petal

Garden is now being used by the five
wards of dementia patients.
Dementia affects 850,000 families in

the UK and is expected to soar to two
million by 2051. Green therapy can
bring comfort, friendship and a sense
of independence to those affected,
while offering respite for their carers
and families.

Denise added, “It’s been a thoroughly
rewarding and, at times, deeply
moving journey for us all at JPS.
We are grateful to LV= who also
contributed significantly, and we are
honoured to have helped our local
NHS hospital deliver this worthy
project. As a result, we’ve since
been appointed to create three other
gardens for the NHS in Southampton.
“With the growth in construction

and development throughout the UK,
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rise in disorders such as depression renowned for combining creative
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The trade association Interpave Master-planned Regeneration The phasing framework linked
revisits a phased, £80 million together demolition and new-build
regeneration in east London, some The development concept has four key proposals in a step-by-step approach,
6-years after publishing its initial case elements: ensuring that traditional streets
study on the project’s hard landscape. remained connected with properties
• The Mixed-Use Street establishes secure, and minimum disruption to
Previously known as the Mardyke key connections between the existing residents throughout the
Estate – a typical 1960s social housing development and the surrounding regeneration process.
estate which had experienced major neighbourhoods, and enables a
deprivation – Orchard Village is choice of transport modes. Creation of a clear and legible
located in the London Borough of • A new Local Square anchors hierarchy of roads, streets, paths and
Havering. community services, public cycle-ways permeating throughout
transport and open space. It the site was key. This includes a main
The regeneration master-plan creates a vibrant, mixed-use zone vehicular and bus route through the
consisted of: that acts as a focus within the site, secondary roads and shared
neighbourhood. surfaces.
• Phased demolition of the original
• Distinctive Neighbourhoods
Mardyke Estate buildings Importance of Paving Materials
are defined by higher density
• Provision of up to 555 new
development around the Local
dwellings Paving materials, street furniture and
Square and in the north of the
planting vary with each different road
• Open space improvements site, decreasing towards the
type.
• A new Local Square with new south along the links to the dual
local shopping facilities and office carriageway. The provision of tactile surfacing,
accommodation. • A Green Network of streets dropped kerbs and smooth, even
and spaces throughout the new paving throughout the estate – to
Comprehensive and effective development provides visual focus encourage inclusivity for all and ease
consultation with residents proved and amenity between the existing of movement by disabled people and
critical in the master-planning parks and open spaces within the pushchair users – was particularly
process. surrounding area. important.

A simple palette of hard landscape
materials defines the road hierarchy
and creates a language that unifies
the whole site. Simple and ‘clean’
materials predominate, so that an
open feel to the site is maintained. The
precast concrete block paving was
carefully selected to complement the
buildings, with a silver-grey granite
finish. Concrete kerb units are also
used extensively – both raised and
flush with the paving – as well as
concrete flag paving, granite setts and
buff bound gravel.
The site is adjacent to the Beam

River and a multi-award-winning
wetland park, home to a variety Here, master-planning needs to
of wildlife including Great crested consider traffic usage during the
newts. Therefore, as part of a general construction phases, not just after
approach towards improving ecology final completion.
and biodiversity, water management
using SuDS was considered important For example, structural design of
and extensive areas of concrete the paving may need to cater for
block permeable paving are included construction vehicles or temporarily
throughout. high volumes of diverted traffic.
The northern half of Phase 1 is Similarly, concrete block permeable

characterised by a higher density paving must be protected against silt
urban courtyardbuilding, surrounded run-off from construction works and
by hard landscaped areas and vehicles.
incorporating a landscaped courtyard
utilising precast concrete paving. Essential Resource
Phase 2 in the north west of the site
includes another large courtyard block Interpave has just published the new
with inner landscaped area, linked to Edition 7 of its definitive guidance
two other blocks by the more formal document ‘Design and Construction of
streetscape, including the Mixed-Use Concrete Block Permeable Pavements’.
Street bus route. The now-completed
The guide is intended for planners,
Phase 3 comprises three distinct,
urban designers, landscape architects,
separated areas running north-south.
engineers, local authorities and other
Phase 4 remains under construction.
decision makers to assist them in
Precast Paving Long-term the design, construction, approval
and maintenance of concrete block
As a result, a substantial amount permeable paving.
of the precast concrete paving was
installed with the first phases of the This latest edition includes an
project, although also serving more extensive new Glossary and covers
recent phases, and has now been in the most recent permeable paving
use for over 6 years. Interpave has techniques, such as overlays to
regularly visited and photographed existing road constructions and
the project – most recently in June enhanced, predictable water storage
2018 – and observed the longer-term using flow controls.
robust performance of the paving.
The structural and hydraulic The new guide and case
Phased projects such as Orchard engineering design procedures have study are freely available to
been comprehensively updated and download via Interpave’s
Village present particular challenges
new website
for hard-landscape design, particularly new, straightforward maintenance
www.paving.org.uk
with paving serving various phases. and reinstatement guidance added.

EXPERT TOP TIPS:
PROTECTING A PATIO
The weather can be harsh on your patio so it’s essential that you take a few steps to ensure it’s fully prepared ahead
of the winter months. Lee Dunderdale, Product Manager at Bradstone, gives his top tips for helping to protect your
paving.
Tip #1: Clean your patio Tip #2: Remove pots and furniture Tip #3: Sealer
The first step to protecting your patio Removing plant pots and garden A good quality sealer can be used
is ensuring that it remains clean. furniture from your patio is a good to combat stains and weeds and, if
way of avoiding any stains appearing applied early enough, can help to
Be sure to regularly remove any or the build-up of mildew over the ensure protection during the colder
fungus, dirt, mildew, algae and leaves autumn and winter months. months. Sealer should only be applied
that accumulate on your pavers and on a thoroughly clean and dry patio
give it a regular wash-down with a stiff Bringing potted plants indoors and surface.
brush or broom. storing away furniture will also help
to protect them from the bad weather Image caption: Bradstone’s Old Town in
too. Grey Green
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FRANK KEY AND BRADSTONE RULE THE
‘PATIOWORLD’
Bradstone is already seeing a positive Katharine Topham, Group Marketing Patioworld will be open seven days
impact thanks to the success of the Manager at the Frank Key Group a week, all year round, offering both
Frank Key Group’s highly anticipated comments: “The evening was deemed landscapers and their customers quick
‘Patioworld’ at Brookfields Garden a real success and a great showcase of and easy access to purchase product.
Centre, Nottingham which launched the partnership between Frank Key
earlier this autumn. The impressive Group and Bradstone. Frank Key Group Limited, is a large
new landscaping display, which privately owned, independent builders
features a full suite of Bradstone’s “At Frank Key’s, we recognise how merchant and tool hire specialist
paving range, alongside extensive important it is to help guide both across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire,
stock and building products, was landscapers and homeowners alike Yorkshire and Lancashire.
unveiled at a VIP trade launch on the on their journey to making the right
evening of Thursday 13 September paving choice for their project or Since 1907 Frank Key have been
2018. outdoor space. We believe that, by renowned for supplying market-
investing in an immersive and visually leading building, plumbing and
Those landscapers who attended the striking display space, we will make timber materials. Built on family
exclusive event were able to explore this journey even easier for our values, Frank Key has grown to now
the full breadth of Bradstone’s customers.” stock interiors, landscaping, civils
portfolio of domestic hard landscaping and drainage products, as well as
products, including porcelain, Jen Monaghan, marketing manager providing high quality plant and tool
ethically-sourced natural stone, at Bradstone, comments: “Consumers hire equipment.
complementary garden products such can find it difficult to make a
as edging and walling, and driveway purchasing decision based on one Bradstone is a market leader in
block paving. paving sample or an image from a manufacturing and importing
brochure, so to have this space to concrete and natural stone paving
Guests were able to enjoy a host bring our products to life is a valuable for the domestic market. The all-
of special offers and landscaping asset. encompassing product range includes
giveaways on the night, as well natural or reconstituted stone paving,
as a delicious hog roast which “Given the early success of Patioworld, walling, edging or coping, as well as
proved incredibly popular. Live we are keen to explore what other driveway block paving.
demonstrations by product experts creative visual merchandising can
resonated particularly well, with be developed to help our landscaping For further information, visit
challenging issues such as cutting partners explore the Bradstone www.bradstone.com or call
curves and awkward cuts being range.” 01335 372 222.
tackled.

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As with all of the range using “Fine Porcelain Pointing – Easy with vdw
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FUTUREBUILD 2019: THE CHALLENGES FOR URBAN
DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
Futurebuild is the leading built knowledge-sharing from leading and in-depth experience across all
environment event for landscaping experts. With an overarching theme areas of the industry, these exhibitors
and urban design professionals to of 'Time For Action', the conference will be hosted across six curated
learn, be inspired and do business. sessions will be collaborative forums Hubs: Urban Infrastructure, Buildings,
Taking place from 05-07 March 2019, where visitors will develop plans for Interiors, Materials, Offsite and
the event will focus on exploring implementing change and proposing Energy.
and tackling the biggest challenges action for a more sustainable future.
impacting the industry, and will be Each Hub will include unique feature
a unique destination for visitors to Futurebuild will be the platform attractions and a concentrated
gain unrivalled insight and hands- where 13 challenges are tackled. education programme hosted by a
on experience around the latest These include how to ensure cities relevant sector-specific authority.
innovations, products and materials. can contribute to a liveable future,
how environmental protections can They will also host a variety of
Developed in conjunction with be strengthened in a post-Brexit new and expanded pavilions and
renowned, industry leading partners, Britain, and how to apply innovative attractions including: the City Walk,
Futurebuild will provide over 500 technology to deliver infrastructure Made In Britain, Vision @ Futurebuild,
hours of structured learning across an under the Construction Sector Deal. the Association of Decentralised
inspiring conference programme and Energy (ADE) pavilion, the Home of
11 seminar streams – all completely Future trends, products and the Future by Tufeco, the RIBA Stand
free of charge and CPD accredited. materials designed by Gundry + Ducker, and
many more.
Time For Action – Meeting In addition, over 500 market-leading
challenges and making brands and organisations from across New and exclusive features
commitments the globe – including Wavin, ACO,
Polypipe, Green-Tech and Ronacrete Outside the conference arena,
Central to Futurebuild is the ecobuild – will be showcasing their latest Futurebuild will be bolstered
conference, which will inspire visitors innovations and contributing to the by a range of new and exclusive
to take action on the most pressing extensive knowledge programme. To partnerships and features.
challenges through insights and ensure visitors gain a truly immersive
As an official UK Government Innovation
Partner, Futurebuild will be hosting the
Innovation Zone with the Department for
Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
(BEIS) and Innovate UK. At the Zone, The Waste Zone will return with new and
BEIS will be showcasing the work of expanded features, including the new
the Energy Innovation Programme Circular Economy Hub.
and demonstrating how it is delivering
the Clean Growth Strategy. Focusing Curated by architect, academic and
on true innovation, it will provide a author Duncan Baker-Brown, the area
platform for investment and knowledge will take a unique beach hut format and
exchange across three areas: a dedicated showcase how waste can be a valuable
three-day seminar series; an exhibition industry resource.
featuring innovative companies BEIS
and Innovative UK has provided funding In an exclusive sector first, Futurebuild
to; and a ‘Business Bar’ in collaboration is also partnering with GIGA – a leading
with the Knowledge Transfer Network – organisation driving greater accessibility
providing 1-to-1 advice and support on of international building product
accessing funding. certifications via cloud software.
New for 2019 is the Knowledge Forum – a This will come to life through a new
dedicated area where industry-leading Futurebuild product directory and a
partners, academia and professional dedicated new area of the event – The
bodies will offer a comprehensive look mindful MATERIALS Certification
at the biggest issues facing the built Pavilion.
environment. Hosting CPD workshops,
the Knowledge Forum will provide useful
To register, visit:
solutions and guidance for visitors to
www.futurebuild.co.uk/register
take back to the office.

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operated by Saint-Gobain Formula and fertiliser. In total, 30,000 tree and herbaceous plant species and
has recently undergone a tremendous shelters and stakes and 1,200 bags of highlighted that three new species
revival to preserve the environment compost and fertiliser were supplied on the site had been identified. As the
and create an ideal habitat for a for this project. trees and grassland establish they
diverse range of wildlife. hope to see more butterflies beginning
The Solution: to colonise the site, including the
Glendale, a professional green service Grizzled Skipper, which is becoming
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green environments were awarded the of landscaping essentials. Our tree
contract to regenerate 25 acres of the and shrub shelters and stakes aim Commenting on the completed project
worked-out quarry area into native to aid trees towards better initial Jeremy Elvins, Minerals and Estates
countryside. establishment, survival rate and Manager from Saint-Gobain said,
protect the trees from being damaged “Glendale completed the planting work
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to maintain the area for 5-years,
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landscape architects DRaW (UK) Ltd the 2017-2018 planting season, have woodland area.”
and agreed with the local authority to been specially selected to attract a mix
encourage biodiversity and enhance of wet woodland and native woodland Andy Ansell, Operations Director
the landscape at Saint-Gobain species and will provide important from Glendale continues, “We were
Formula’s Bantycock Gypsum Quarry. habitats for birds and wildlife, delighted to secure this contract. It
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MATT NICHOL
GARDEN DESIGN
Recent BALI award winner Matt BALI National Landscape Award In particular the clients wanted two
Nichol is a garden designer based in for Design Excellence 2018 for his distinct family entertaining areas;
Adlington, Cheshire. ‘Tranquil Cheshire Garden’. Matt and one for relaxing and one for dining,
his colleague Sarah Heyes are hoping and a separate barbecue area. They
Matt studied Garden Design at
to create a show garden at next year’s envisaged a feature courtyard space,
Pershore Horticultural College
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show. which would be viewed internally from
and after cutting his teeth and
the large picture window of the new
gaining invaluable experience in the The Brief
extension. They also needed a new
design and build world at Notcutt’s
The owners of this newly renovated driveway and gates.
Landscapes, went on to set up his
farmhouse in the village of Rushton
own joint design and build company Agreeing the Design
Spencer in the Cheshire/Staffordshire
in 2006, employing a large team of
borders were a couple with young Matt and Sarah had a number of
landscapers. Matt now focuses purely
children who wanted to create interactive meetings with the clients
on designing gardens, but still relies
a practical yet beautiful family in the early stages of the project. In
on his extensive experience of the
garden with a focus on relaxing and order to completely understand the
construction process when working on
entertaining. needs and vision for the garden, they
his schemes.
always start the design process with
The garden also needed to make the
Matt was the Northern Design Awards’ dynamic, loose pencil sketches. This
most of its idyllic rural setting and
‘Garden Designer of the Year’ in 2012 always opens up valuable discussion
stunning views of the surrounding
and has recently won the prestigious about the practicalities of the design
countryside.

and helps create a full brief for the
garden and a clear direction for the
subsequent design work. Images are
also used at this early stage to explore
the aesthetic elements of the design.
These sketches are then translated
into Vectorworks-based CAD drawings
which are also hand rendered using
Copic markers for a more bespoke feel.
Eventually these drawings become
detailed working drawings for the
contractors to use for the garden build.
Once the design was agreed, the

contractor’s pack was put out to
tender and Matt assisted the client
in selecting the right contractor for
the work. It was vital to get the right
contractors in place to ensure the
design was translated correctly from
plans to finished garden.
The Garden
Matt has created a truly beautiful

haven for his clients, with an emphasis
on soft planting and natural materials.
Existing yorkstone paving was utilised

in different formats and practical
gravel was selected for the paths and
driveway.
The feature courtyard, which was

to house both the dining and seating
areas had to be dug out to get it to the
same level as the house.
Feature walling and steps were then

used to accommodate the changes in
level and create interest.
The lawn levels were altered and

regraded to create smoother lines.
The lower entertaining level was

surrounded by fragrant borders of
Nepeta, Lavender and Salvia to create
a more intimate enclosed space and the
soft seating area also included a fire
table for evening/winter entertaining.
The lawned areas were framed by more

low level planting to enhance the views
of the surrounding countryside.
The colour pallet of blues, lilacs and

whites were carried on to the barbecue
area, which was framed by an elegant
pergola.
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A YEAR OF GROWING CHALLENGES
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how the adverse growing season has Subsequently, some newly grown growing season, our growers have
impacted both plant availability and plants experienced poorly developed worked tirelessly to negate the
growth levels, in order to effectively root systems which failed to thrive challenges faced and ensure that the
manage customer expectations and on transplanting, resulting in many quality and health of our new season
available stock through the autumn small plants being deemed unsuitable hedging plants are to an excellent
hedging season. for sale and removed from available and consistent standard. In order
seasonal stock. to support our growers through
Hedges Direct work with a number this challenging season and to
of growers throughout the UK and With the overall market for plants accommodate the expected demand,
Europe, all of whom are reporting a increasing and an ever-growing we are working closely with them to
similar picture with regard to this demand from commercial landscaping promote all batches of stock that are
season’s plants and growth. jobs, property and housing available and to maintain competitive
developments, area regenerations and pricing on all plants and specifications.
The harsh and extended winter government planting schemes plus the
resulted in annual sewing taking demand from the retail sector, supply We will continue to monitor both
place a couple of weeks later than the is already stretched to capacity. quality and stock levels throughout
norm, which in itself was only slightly the season and to keep our customers
problematic, however this coupled However, the last few months of informed with regular newsletter
with a long, wet spring extending disrupted growth and increased plant updates for transparency and
almost until June caused issues with failure due to drought will only add to openness.
plants establishing. The lack of any the plant availability issues with fewer
transition period from spring into one plants available and smaller plants For more information regarding the
of the hottest and driest summers on than expected. above go to our recent blog post at:
record has ultimately led to further http://bit.ly/2zdcsUI

THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES
RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 2019 HIGHLIGHTS
• Star studded line-up as UK’s top designers set to impress on Main Avenue
• Natural habitats inspire garden design promoting the increasing need to
reconnect with nature
• The benefits of gardening on our health and the environment celebrated
across all categories
• First judged ‘walk through’ Show Garden in the Great Pavilion by IKEA and
internationally renowned British Designer Tom Dixon
Today, the Royal Horticultural Society Seven-time gold medal winning

(RHS) announces highlights at the designer Andy Sturgeon is back for
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 (21 show sponsor M&G Investments,
– 25 May), which for the 10th year is drawing inspiration for his garden
sponsored by M&G Investments. from nature’s power to regenerate.
Show Garden Highlights The woodland landscape will be

colonised by young trees, ferns and
Encouraging people to reconnect jewel-like flowers, interspersed with
with nature is a key theme at this stone platforms and huge burnt timber
year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show with sculptures representing natural rock
gardens celebrating the beauty of the formations.
natural world.

Multi RHS gold medal winning
designer, Sarah Eberle returns
to Main Avenue with a garden
celebrating 100 years of forestry with
The Forestry Commission.
The Resilience Garden looks ahead

to the biggest challenges facing
our forests in the future, exploring
how they can be made resilient to a
changing climate and the increasing
threats of pests and diseases.
A celebration of the environmental

benefits of trees, this time within an
urban space has influenced the design
of The Savills and David Harber
Garden by Andrew Duff.
The garden seeks to create a beautiful,

sustainable woodland clearing within
a city, featuring bio diverse trees and
greenery known to remove harmful
pollutants from the atmosphere.

Three gardens on Main Avenue this The importance of having access to The Great Pavilion
year represent striking natural nature and green spaces for all ages
landscapes. Last year’s People’s Choice and abilities has inspired the brief British horticulture remains at the
winner Mark Gregory is designing for The Greenfingers Charity Garden heart of RHS Chelsea as the UK’s
once again for Welcome to Yorkshire, designed by Kate Gould. Intended for top nurseries fill the Great Pavilion
inspired by the canals and waterways a hospice to provide a fun, interactive with thousands of immaculate plant
found in the West of the county. Jon and uplifting space where seriously varieties on display.
Snow for Trailfinders is sourcing ill children, their families and friends
inspiration from further afield can come together and embrace For the first time the Great Pavilion
bringing the temperate rainforests the benefits of being in the fresh will also house a judged walk-through
of South America to Central London air and engaging with the natural Show Garden by internationally
complete with lush planting and environment. renowned British Designer Tom Dixon
dramatic waterfalls. and home furnishings retailer IKEA.
Chris Beardshaw, winner of Best The immersive garden hopes to raise
In contrast the The Dubai Majlis in Show 2018 and multi gold medal awareness that it is both possible,
Garden designed by Thomas Hoblyn winning designer Jo Thompson affordable and rewarding to grow your
evokes a Middle Eastern feel inspired complete the talented line up own food in the city using sustainable
by the sculptural beauty found in arid designing Show Gardens in 2019. urban growing techniques. Upon first
landscapes. impression, the garden looks like a

natural hillside landscape, on closer a National Allium Collection will be Lifeline Garden’ designed by London
inspection, the viewer can see a on display demonstrating the diverse College of Garden Design Graduates
subterranean, and futuristic high- size, colour and shape of these popular taking inspiration The Laskett
tech garden with edibles and plants plants. Gardens in Herefordshire bequeathed
growing in an immersive horticultural to the charity by Sir Roy Strong.
laboratory. Iconic multi RHS Gold medal winning
rose breeder, David Austin Roses will More announcements including
Eight nurseries making their Chelsea be celebrating their 50th Anniversary details of the RHS Feature Garden
debut and adding to the horticultural at the show with a sensual display to follow in January. For more
excellence on display this year include of award winning roses along with information on the RHS Chelsea
Andy’s Air Plants, Exotic Blooms, some exciting new introductions. Flower Show 2019 including the
Lime Cross Nurseries, New Forest Perennial is celebrating its 180th
Hostas and Hemerocallis, William’s year of supporting those in the Tickets are now
Cactus, Summerdale Garden Nursery, horticultural industry with a walk available to buy now at
Newlands Herbs and for the first time through feature ‘The Perennial www.rhs.org.uk/shows

ACCOYA
SELECTED BY THE PRESTIGIOUS CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY FOR
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UNIQUE BOTANIC GARDENS PROJECT
Accoya® wood has been specified for an integral part of

the ‘Understanding Plant Diversity’ project in Cambridge
University’s Botanic Gardens, one of the largest university-
owned botanic gardens in the world. Following an invited
competition in the summer of 2016, Chadwick Dryer
Clarke was appointed as the project lead to create a path
structure to inspire and intrigue visitors. ‘The Rising
Path’, a galvanised steel structure clad with Accoya® wood
balustrades and decking, was created to meet the brief.
The 65 metre long dynamic spiral, which has a three-

metre high elevated viewpoint, features an interpretation
hub designed to inspire visitors to explore the garden’s
Systematic Beds and offer new ways to explore the science
of plant taxonomy.
Robin Dryer, Director of Chadwick Dryer Clarke,

commented: “During the development of the design we
considered various types of wood, and it was Sustainable
Building Advisor, Alexander Reeve, from the Cambridge
University Estates Department who first suggested Accoya®
wood due to its outstanding environmental qualities.”

He adds, “Following further by Gripsure was installed in four
investigations into the product meter lengths and cut down to
and meetings with Justin 22x142mm sections with two
Peckham, Head of UK Sales at non-slip strips and stair treads
Accsys Group, it was decided with special contract edges,
that Accoya® wood not only as well as a series of bespoke
provided the necessary non-slip resin supergraphics
durability and sustainability where letters and numbers, each
qualities - with its C2C corresponding to a different
accreditation and 50 year above aspect in the evolution of plants,
ground guarantee - but it could are routed into the deck, for
be machined to a smooth finish both aesthetic and educational
and had a complementary light appeal. An installation by
colour and knot free surface that Designmap which has also been
would enhance the design.” made from Accoya® wood is
designed to educate visitors as
The balusters were 38x100mm they enter the Botanic Gardens.
sections, end sealed with Osmo The structure was crafted to add
and grain sealing wax. Over an extra dimension to the newly
1,300 linear metres of non-slip opened site.
Accoya® wood decking supplied

Accoya® wood is produced using Accsys Group’s
proprietary acetylation process, which chemically
alters the cell structure of the wood to resist distortion.
Certified Cradle to Cradle™ (C2C) Gold in recognition Accoya® wood is available to buy
of its sustainability credentials, Accoya® wood has throughout the UK and Ireland.
the added benefit of offering peace of mind for the
environmentally conscious. www.accoya.com
making waves at rossall coastal
defence ecology park
Three bridges with unique ‘wave’ The three bridges were manufactured
style parapets were installed by by CTS at their factory in Huddersfield
CTS Bridges Ltd in the Mythic Coast prior to being delivered and installed
inspired Ecology Park as part of the on site in time for the opening of the
Rossall Coastal Protection Scheme. Coastal Flood Defence scheme carried
out by Balfour Beatty for Wyre Council
Artist Stephen Broadbent of
in partnership with the Environment
Broadbent Studios was responsible
Agency.
for the design of the ecology park
the three bridges.
and his concept for the bridges CTS Bridges Ltd specialise in the
required the parapets to have a wave Twelve spindles formed one wave design, manufacture and installation
effect made from hardwood spindles. effect and each of the Ekki hardwood of footbridges in timber, steel or FRP.
spindles were cut to shape from
CTS worked with Balfour Beatty and
a larger timber section to achieve
Broadbent Studios to develop the
the exact shape required. Once cut
design into a buildable solution for
they were numbered prior to being
methodically fitted by CTS’s joiners.
The Ekki hardwood deck

has Hi-Grip Excel non-slip For more information contact
inserts to provide a slip
resistant surface on the [email protected]
multi use bridges.
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Langley Design are We have a varied
experienced providers selection of materials
of a wide range of street to ensure we can match
furniture products your budget constraints
including Benches, and our young team
Canopies, Cycle Shelters, work with the Landscape
Litter Bins, Pergolas, Designer, providing
Picnic Tables and Seats, drawings and technical
with Green Roof Cycle advice to ensure the
Shelters a speciality. product fits in with the
schemes requirement.
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Please give our team
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POTSTREAM™ BY ANTELCO
THE NEW WATERING STANDARD
ENHANCING LANDSCAPES WITH FOR POTTED PLANTS
STREET FURNITURE
With more than 25 years’ experience, Harlestone Potstream™ is the new
designs, constructs and delivers high-quality fully adjustable watering
architectural metalwork, general fabrication, fencing, device for potted plants
gates and street furniture. Adjustable watering
From concept through to completion, we are devoted to pattern, no overthrow
carrying out every project on time and within budget, to stain paving or cause
always treating safety as an utmost priority. slip hazard!
Street furniture not only complements a landscape, Light gentle targeted

it enhances it. And, it’s part of our business we take streams to apply water
exceptional pride in. at a low application rate.
From benches, bins, planters and bollards through to Potstream™ is now

ornate pergolas and bespoke monumental designs; available through
we have designed, constructed and delivered street your nearest Antelco
furniture for a whole host of organisations and Distributor.
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NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL
BESPOKE HARDWOOD WALKWAY COMPLEMENTS COASTAL DEFENCES
Over the last 5 years, considerable As specialists in the use of

work has taken place on the Rossall Naturally Very Durable Hardwood,
Sea Defences designed and built a timber essential for durability
to protect thousands of homes in marine based installations,
from the risk of coastal flooding, Woodscape were perfectly placed to
as well as providing a fantastic craft a feature product that would
new promenade to aid visitors and both thrive in, and complement this
residents in appreciating the full demanding environment.
beauty and rare flora and fauna of
Use of 316 grade stainless steel
the area.
tensioning further adds to the
Woodscape are proud to have builds strength and durability,
supplied a large quantity of Type 4 while acting as subtle and stylish
cantilevered wall seats to this safeguard.
64 million pound scheme.
Anti-slip decking ensures safe and
Woodscape were also tasked easy passage for the many visitors
with providing a walkway over a looking to admire the grasslands or
location of biological importance travel through to the promenade.
If you would like to contact Woodscape
and interest, that would both
By finishing many of the required about your decking, boardwalk
enhance the area and allow access
elements at our Blackburn based or bridge requirements, from a
to the promenade.
workshop utilising our 5-axis simple concept through to design,
In collaboration with Balfour Beatty CNC, we were able to deliver and manufacture and install, call us on
and Blackpool & Wyre Councils, install a complex, bespoke product, 01254 685 185, or email
a design was developed that with minimal time spent on-site, [email protected], and our
incorporated a stunning elliptical working closely with the principal experienced team will help you find
viewing platform, with easy access contractor for an issue free build. the perfect, bespoke solution.
and DDA compliant ramps.

A unique, patented system of interlocking timber blocks that can be
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HOW OUR CITIES CAN MAKE
SIGNIFICANT GAINS FROM
HARNESSING THE RAINS
According to the MET office, the UK’s In Amsterdam, research has found
climate is changing, bringing more Blue-Green roofs provide a viable,
warm spells and tropical nights. It scalable solution for UK cities.
also states rainfall has increased
The Project Smartroof 2.0 research
during winter.
analysed the hydrological, thermal
This could mean a complete rethink and biodiverse functioning of Blue-
in the materials we use and the Green roofs in the urban environment.
functionality of buildings. Solutions
The hypothesis from the Permavoid
must reduce rising temperatures in
experts was that plants in Blue-
cities – the urban heat island effect -
Green roof systems have a higher
and effectively manage water.
urban cooling capacity, can enable a
Blue-Green roof systems, which wider plant species selection due to
Sean Robinson, business develop- harness rainwater to sustain plant improved water availability, as well as
ment director, Water Management life, can lower temperatures during reduce the precipitation lost to sewer
Solutions, Polypipe summer. discharge.

Setting up Project SmartRoof 2.0 Sensors measured heat fluxes such started as a primarily sedum mix, but
as incoming sunlight, reflected light, rapidly developed. Grass and herbs
Three 4.2x4.2m plots were
surface temperatures, and soil and air dominated vegetation on the capillary
constructed within a 440m2 Blue-
temperatures. Weather data was also irrigated plots.
Green roof garden. One plot was
gathered on-site.
constructed like a conventional The research plots showed distinct
extensive green roof, equipped with After placement of sedum mix differences in actual plant evaporation
a 25mm drainage mat and a 4cm blankets, 40 European plant species rates. The capillary-irrigated plots
substrate layer. were sown on the sedum carpet/ showed evaporation fluxes of ca.
substrate to observe the plants over 3mm per day (3 l./m2 per day) on
Two other plots were equipped with a
time. average during summer, with more
Permavoid 85mm drainage, storage
than 4mm per day, especially in spring
and capillary irrigation system, with All plots received the same initial
2018 – typical of vegetation in the
water storage maximised - by overflow vegetation and seed-mix as well as the
Netherlands.
- to 30mm out of the available 80mm same maintenance and fertilisation
capacity due to the roof’s weight during the research. Actual evaporation of the conventional
restrictions. One was covered with a plot showed prolonged periods with
What the results show
4cm substrate and the other with 8cm significant evaporation reduction
substrate. After the first month, the plots were during dry spells, especially during
only supplied with rain. The vegetation spring and early summer.
Observations on the roof indicated than that of the sedum-dominated The research from Project SmartRoof
that the Sedum vegetation on the vegetation. 2.0 demonstrates that in order to
conventional green roof ran out have the urban environment benefit
To achieve maximum evaporation
of water after 6-7 days of no rain, of green roofs, we have to add water
to maintain the growth of roof
where the Blue-Green systems with to these systems so plants can
vegetation and to generate the
grasses and herbs ran out of water flourish. A Blue-Green roof system
urban cooling effect, based on 80mm
after a dry spell of 15 days. also enhances how urban space can be
of water storage, 70mm of extra
better used in a multifunctional way.
The results found that a conventional irrigation water would be needed for a
green roof with sedum vegetation, grass/herbs vegetation and 15mm for These Blue-Green roof systems could
total-growing- season water the sedum-dominated vegetation. bring significant benefits to UK cities.
shortages can be reduced from 28% Not only is a Blue-Green roof intuitive
During the research period, the
to 4% by increasing the amount of to install and maintain on a large
hydrological performance in the sense
water stored in the drainage layer enough flat roof area, the spaces
of evaporating precipitation water
from 0 to 80mm. created can offer more benefits for
instead of discharging this water to
the end users of the site by increasing
For a grass and herb-dominated the sewer was also greatly improved
usable green spaces for amenities,
vegetation, water shortage is by the Blue-Green roof system:
which, in turn, increases biodiversity
reduced from 29% to 12%. This lesser Total average precipitation water
and can assist with climate cooling.
reduction is caused by the fact that evaporation for sedum increased from
the modelled potential evaporation 290 to 386mm and for the grass/
of a grass/herbs vegetation is higher herbs vegetation from 414 to 515 mm.

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TOPS LONDON’S BEST
NEW EXTENSION
Kemper System has helped to create A ‘Good Place on a Bad Day’
an award-winning home extension,
featuring a unique swooping roof The two-storey extension reframes
structure. the rear of the building and features
a new garden room offering living
Designed by architects Tonkin Liu, space and a meeting area for the
the ‘Sun Rain Room’ forms part of studio. A mirrored wall in the covered
the restoration of a Grade II Listed outdoor area beyond conceals a
Georgian townhouse in London workshop, cooking area, tool shed,
and features the work of local store, and deep planter for the small
craftspeople. The building is also trees in the green roof above. Below
home to architects Anna Liu and the patio, the existing basement has
Mike Tonkin and provides a studio for been extended to create a bedroom,
their practice. two bathrooms and an enlarged plant-
filled lightwell.

One of the most striking features Kemperol 2K-PUR was specified for
of the new extension is a curved, the waterproofing.
10m-long roof, which dominates the
space and frames a bean-shaped Odourless and solvent free, the liquid
courtyard. A pipe runs down the waterproofing system was installed
building’s rear wall to meet the new by north-London based roofing
roof. When rainwater gathers at the contractors Liquid Waterproofing
top of the townhouse it falls through Ltd. It was applied directly onto the
the pipe and follows the roof’s 110m-thick plywood structure, in
curving leading edge to a spout over a single wet-on-wet process using a “As the structural concept hadn’t
a long rainwater harvesting tank. reinforcement fleece. Once cured, been tried before, the roof was
The tank floods the patio at the push the system formed a seamless, carefully load tested using bags of
of a button, transforming it into a elastomeric waterproof membrane water. As Kemperol has excellent
reflecting pool. which bonded directly to the elasticity this also provided the
substrate. assurance that the waterproofing
Robust and Flexible Waterproofing would not be affected if there was
Tony Mctigue director of Liquid any movement.”
Structurally, the roof is unique as Waterproofing Ltd said: “The steep
it has been built using layers of slope and curves on this unusual A Complete Solution
6mm plywood, which sandwich roof demanded a very easy to apply
an insulating core and allow for and durable waterproofing solution, After the Kemperol 2K-PUR had been
25 circular skylights. A thin steel so Kemperol was ideal. As it is laid applied, it was topped with richly
support post hidden within the using a roller and wet-on-wet, we planted sedum. However, as parts
glazing framing allows the roof to were able to install it quickly and of the roof’s perimeter remained
apparently span free over the space. effectively including around the visible, Kemperol Reflect was also
detailing, specifically the circular applied. This is a white waterproofing
Given the unusual shape and style of lighting units. system comprising special liquid
the roof structure, Kemper System’s synthetic properties which reflect
UV and infrared radiation away
from the roof, ensuring the surface
temperature remains cooler than
when using traditional darker roofing
materials.
Stuart Hicks from Kemper System

commented: “Kemperol provided a
perfect membrane for the green roof
and will provide long-term protection,
ensuring this stunning structure
retains its impressive appearance for
many more years to come.
“As the property is in close proximity

to a number of neighbours and
is also used as workspace for the
architectural practice, which
remained operational throughout the
project, the fact Kemperol 2K-PUR
is odourless and solvent free was
another major benefit.”
The Sun Rain room has won multiple

awards including being named
the overall winner of New London
Architecture’s prestigious Don’t Move,
Improve! awards in 2018, which
showcase the Capital’s best and most
innovative new home extensions.
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LUXURY LANDSCAPING AT QUEBEC
QUARTER
An abundance of outdoor space was Primarily using native trees and From the modern, urban layout near
integral to the design of L&Q’s Quebec ground covers, including mature Quebec Way to the much wilder-
Quarter, a collection of 70 private maples and oaks which are important feeling border of the Russia Dock
rental apartments in Canada Water, for attracting wildlife*, and the Woodlands, the communal gardens
with both architects and landscapers wild garlic found in abundance in offer something for everyone.”
taking their inspiration from the the woods, Outerspace will also add
Russia Dock Woodlands that runs splashes of colour with plants that will The gardens are designed to use
alongside the site. flower year round. sustainable drainage techniques
in a creative way, forming spaces
Carefully planning the communal Richard Broome, Creative Director at with a sophisticated layout, and the
gardens that will sit between the Outerspace, comments; “The gardens geometry gently breaking down in
stepped blocks of homes to bridge the have been carefully designed for formality as it drifts into the woodland
gap between the woods and Quebec tenants to enjoy as much outdoor belt. A pathway will also lead from
Way, landscape design consultants space as possible, and we felt it was the development directly into the
Outerspace will create unique spaces important for the landscaping to woodlands, providing easy access for
that will graduate from wild forest to reflect the development’s variety of residents.
urban garden. surroundings.

Covering five acres in total, 65%
of the development is dedicated
to recreational areas. Homes offer
views of the peaceful landscaped
grounds and scenery from
private balconies or extensive
terraces, with some top floor
apartments also benefitting from
fantastic views of Canary Wharf.
Prices start from £1,575 pcm

for a one-bedroom apartment,
£2,050 for a two-bedroom
apartment and £2,595 for a
three-bedroom apartment.
To register interest, visit

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0208 853 6937

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A common problem facing building
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landscapers on completion of a
development is compaction. The
movement of traffic and materials
across the ground to buildings
under construction leaves areas
prone to waterlogging. Newly laid
gardens, grassed and play areas in
particular become susceptible, with
compaction occurring far deeper
than normal aerating will alleviate.
Deep penetration aeration is the
solution but how do you know what
lies beneath the grass and to what
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Aeration have been treating such of the metal casing reveals what the as part of the process, keeping, in this
problems for over twenty-five years soil is like, from the top soil down (in case, the clay seen in the core sample
and work regularly with construction this example) to the clay structure open and allowing surface water to
companies such as Taylor Wimpey, beneath. The soil cores are taken to quickly drain down one metre, before
Barrett Homes, Laings and smaller one metre depth and are also very naturally percolating away into the
developers to provide a long-term good indicator to show where oil and flint area.
solution. diesel spillages have penetrated and
What is an ex-car park area has
how deep. The Terralift can then deal
The Terrain Aeration Terralift been transformed into a healthy
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machines penetrate the ground to a soil structure with good root zone
specialist products in the area down to
depth of one metre, releasing a blast and ready for children to play on. Of
one metre depth.
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aeration it is often necessary on old JCB hammer incorporated as part of gardens to parks, public spaces and
site layouts to determine what lies the machine. Once the hard materials sports pitches to bowling greens.
beneath and Terrain Aeration take have been penetrated, the compressed
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A complete solution from DuPont
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resistance required, without the need for knotweed. Thus, DuPont has combined a premium offering of advanced
toxic herbicides or mowing. products and expertise into a complete solution to the nuisance of
invasive plants. This consists of: Plantex® Platinium to control the
A high-performance landscaping fabric that
plants above ground, plus Plantex® RootProtector and Plantex®
has been thoroughly and extensively tested,
RootBarrier to confine the root and rhizomic systems, together
DuPont™ Plantex® Platinium now has further
with a clear-cut installation guide to ensure that adjacent runs
enhanced manufacturing technology for
will be impenetrable to unwanted roots. Only by working with such
even greater protection. Plantex® Platinium
comprehensive products and guidelines can invasive plants be beaten.
forms a highly-effective, chemical-free barrier
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permeable to air and water and so enhancing
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Plantex® Platinium offers very high tensile
strength and comes in two convenient widths
for a variety of site areas and needs.
Proven performance against

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Invented and manufactured by DuPont,
Plantex® Platinium has undergone numerous
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& Development team. Over several years and
in natural environments, it has demonstrated The Future is bright for Solar Farms
powerful resistance to weed penetration,
Alongside this typical-use offering, DuPont now also offers a specialised
while observations in the field have led to
version of the fabric called Plantex® Platinium Solar. This product
further improvements in its manufacture and
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pedestrian brushcutters ahead of the ensure total efficiency and high as an option
2019 season. output.
Cutting height adjustment with three
With built-in rugged reliability as Efficiency positions from the handle
standard, the new Etesia AK60 and
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with AH75 and Ø20 with AK60)
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of conditions. positions and one transport position
Mowing on the most difficult slopes
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deal with clearing vegetation from High manoeuvrability thanks to the
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weeds, bracken and brambles on a tool for improved stability on slopes forward speeds and one reverse speed
woodland paths, orchards, holiday in the AH75
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For further information, please
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integrated expansion vessel
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For more news, reviews and insightful
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groundcare tools has been around effort is required to get started. You would have the benefit of the extra
for some time now. However, it’s only just charge and go, cutting, trimming, run time for other products you might
since the advent of powerful lithium- blowing leaves and mowing with need.
ion batteries that electric power could virtually no noise or vibration.
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give you more than enough power in all their products, so they are solid,
Now, a new generation of lithium- constant use to carry out most tasks. durable and ergonomic. As there are
ion products has arrived and ECHO The ECHO interchangeable battery no moving parts no engine servicing
outdoor power tools are at the system is available with two options, is required, which means there is
forefront with their new range of 58 2Ah and 4Ah. The hedgetrimmer, another cost saving in addition to no
Volt battery products. This includes a trimmer and power blower come with longer needing to buy petrol. ECHO
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mower, power blower and chainsaw for looking for a longer run time you come with a two-year domestic or
semi-professional and domestic use. have the option of a 4Ah battery, and one-year professional warranty and
remember, you only need the one. there is a two-year warranty on the
When you consider the benefits of batteries.
electric power, it’s easy to see why it Recharging is fast with the Quick
has grown so quickly since lithium- Charger, ensuring 30 minutes
ion batteries became commercial. charging time for the 2Ah and You can find out more from your local
The obvious features are batteries 60 minutes for the 4Ah, and you authorised ECHO dealer by visiting
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petrol engined tools, with no exhaust as a back-up if required. Buy the
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Following the success of previous leave a smooth, levelled finish when layer treatment is environmentally
years, GKB Machines have taken used in conjunction with the water- friendly and cost-effective with its
a larger stand in one of the new filled roller. The two operations can all-in-one combination of aeration
halls at this year’s BTME to display also be done separately. The machine and sand filling. Intensive aeration of
more of their machinery range. The features optional cutting discs to leave the grass leads to quicker recovery,
new Topair 120 being introduced a continuous slit to aid surface water greater green longevity and faster
at the show is based on the popular drainage and the slicing of grubs. drainage of surface water, without the
Topair 160 model, offering a smaller need for complete renovation.
machine for use on the golf course In areas on the golf course where
with compact tractors. A robust and surface water and moss formation are Meeting top dressing requirements
reliable combined aerator/roller its a problem, the GKB Sandfiller goes for golf courses and all types of sports
GKB developed Evolvente® blades to work offering a fast solution for pitch the GKB SP100 Spreader has
minimise upper layer disturbance to drainage and intensive aeration. Top been developed on the back of the

hydraulic controls and runs directly seeding and features two spiked rollers
off the hydraulics of the chosen turf that open up the soil for the seed to
truck. then be spread accurately across the
full width, in and around the holes.
The GKB Combiseeder offers a fast, Two drag brushes incorporate the seed
efficient way of seeding and surface into the holes and this method results
aerating with virtually no surface in minimal surface disruption.
disturbance. Creating over 1500 holes
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accurate seed application at various already proven technology to offer
rates to suit different seed mixes, with the professional a robust and reliable
drag brushes to incorporate seed and scarifying machine that swiftly deals
topdressing. The Combiseeder can with the problem with the minimum
be used for overseeding and initial waste flow.
success of GKB’s trailed versions and

to meet customer needs with easy
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With such a reputation to live up to it’s of the surfaces using a GKB Quick
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University Park called on the specialist The synthetic turf brush casts
services of Throsk based Greentech contaminated infill material onto
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The 3G rubbercrumb pitch, a dust bag. effectively.
constructed in 2012, is a full size,
floodlit, FIFA 2 Star World Rugby “We use, in conjunction with the Quick “We were pleased to be called in by
approved Third Generation synthetic Clean, a GKB Rotobrush with its extra St Andrews for their maintenance
pitch, used for rugby, football, ultimate rigid bristles for deep compaction and programme,” add Ewan, “and equally
Frisbee and lacrosse as well as a venue that loosens up the infill for us.” Says so for Dundee United FC, where we
for regular club fixtures. Ewan Peddie, Greentech Synthetic carried out similar treatment for their
Turf Manager. “Then we run our Quick 3G rubber crumb training pitch in
The Park’s sand dressed pitch is used Clean over the surface, taking out October, to get it to a standard ready
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