Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 56 - 2022 i Landscape & Urban Design

Set in the South of Worcestershire, our nursery is the home to over 35 different varieties of hedges, grown at the hands of our experts and nurtured using the best conditions and safekeeping methods. This enables them to perfectly knit together to give the appearance of a mature hedge, one that would typically take up to 5 years to achieve. Don’t be limited on choice; with hedges available in multiple styles, that can be purchased in 1m troughs or bags, as well as a selection of panels and screens. Requiring minimal groundwork and preparation, our ready to plant hedges are a great option for busy landscapers wanting to leave their clients with the maximum impact of a finished garden. No matter the project size or type there’s a hedge to…

Any landscaping project, including creating a new deck, needs careful planning but upgrading your garden can seriously enhance your lifestyle. Creating a level space in your garden for seating and outdoor dining, for example, could give you more opportunities to spend quality time outside with friends and family. Installing a deck is usually the cheapest and most cost-effective way to achieve this. Get practical Once you have decided what you want out of your space and the look and feel you’re aiming to achieve, you’ll need to nail down the details. Redesigning your garden will involve a number of practical considerations. Here are three of the most important: 1. Set your budget While you might be brimming with ideas and full of inspiration, your garden redesign is likely to be…

Since ‘lock down’, gardens have increasingly become an ‘outdoor room’ that can be specifically designed to suit your lifestyle, whether for sunbathing, entertaining friends or even cooking! Although there are multiple elements to consider including seating, plants, shade/shelter and any structural features, gardens should reflect your personality, cater to your needs and importantly, fully utilise the potential of the space. With this in mind, here are a few main points to remember when landscaping and designing a garden: Blend & balance One of the main principles of garden design is being able to blend and balance your needs and wants with the space you’ve got. Regardless of the size of your garden, you need to consider how the space will be used, when and who it will be used by.…

After the hugely successful RHS Chelsea Flower Show event, the entirety of the award-winning MEDITE SMARTPLY Building the Future garden will be reused, with a large part being donated to Andover Trees United, a volunteerled environmental charity which works closely with schools and local authorities. The charity’s evolving woodland site ‘Harmony Woods’ represents a 10-year planting project, which gives children and young people in local communities the chance to help turn 12 acres of farmland to the north of Andover into a natural urban woodland, increasing biodiversity and providing a wealth of opportunities for learning in and about the environment. The impressive garden structure, made with MDF panel MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME will be relocated to a local school in Andover, who Andover Trees United work closely with. The buttresses and…

Founded in 1963, Civic Trees has become one of the market leaders in the supply, planting and relocating of mature and semi-mature trees. We can offer soft landscaping packages and have a dedicated team delivering projects throughout the UK. We are proud of our reputation for efficient, cost effective and reliable tree management. You can be confident that through our exemplary commitment to staff training and development, our work meets the highest technical and safety standards. Working on prestigious UK and European landscape developments such as screening the Berlin Wall, emphasising the approaches to Disneyland Paris and re-developing London’s Trafalgar Square, Civic Trees has been involved in several remarkable projects. Our customers range from local authorities seeking a partnership solution for the management of their trees and vegetation in parks,…

The last 30 years have been an astonishing journey – from a small one-man business operating from a domestic garage to today’s highly organised efficient operation, centred near Hastings and distributing to over 30 different countries. This growth has been driven by a desire to improve the quality of life for urban users globally by revolutionising the design and implementation of urban green infrastructure. Trees and the urban environment have always been at the heart of what we do. Far too many trees die prematurely in our heavily engineered towns and cities. Overcoming the many constraints for tree establishment is our expertise. Included in our passion for green within our grey spaces is a firm committal to reduce waste material being discarded into landfill or burnt in incinerators. Every year…

Doune Castle is a medieval stronghold near Stirling in central Scotland, originally dating back to the thirteenth century. The castle was used as the main filming location for the Winterfell Kingdom in the Game of Thrones TV series and as a backdrop for various scenes in the Monty Python and the Holy Grail film. As part of a maintenance programme to upgrade access routes to and around the castle, a new stepped ramp and wider section of road from the main entrance was designed. The change in elevation from the road to the top of the footpath required a new retaining structure to secure the cut slope. ABG’s vegetated Webwall system was chosen as a faster construction that minimises the number of carbon intensive deliveries associated with using hard landscaping…

Pictorial Meadows, as part of the not-for-profit Green Estate CIC, are thrilled to have been selected to supply wildflower seeds for the Platinum Jubilee ‘Superbloom’ at the Tower of London. The project has been conceived by Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) – the charity that cares for the Tower of London – and planned for several years. HRP have worked with University of Sheffield Professor of Planting Design and Urban Horticulture, Nigel Dunnett, to bring the project to life. Their design will bring both the stunning beauty of naturalistic designed meadows to the Tower, as well as providing a significant new resource for pollinators and seed eating birds right in the centre of London. Pictorial Meadows is renowned for its work on prestigious meadow landscapes and visitor attractions across the UK…

With summer approaching it’s time to start thinking about spending time in the garden. But before you can relax and enjoy the sunshine, we’re pretty sure you’ll have some lawn maintenance to attend to first. If you are fed up with regularly mowing your lawn, edging the grass and removing moss and weeds from it, then it could be time to consider making the switch to artificial grass. But isn’t a natural lawn better? We so often hear that ‘natural is better’, but is that always the case? Artificial grass is surprisingly friendly to the environment and to your pocket – not to mention saving countless hours of hard work. It’s also a fantastic option for small balconies, roof terraces, school play areas, concrete yards, and community gardens. Is artificial…

As part of its commitment to providing landscaping professionals with high performance access solutions, Howe Green has launched its new Landscape 1000 Series Floor Access Covers, which combine first class functionality with attractive affordability. Suitable for hard landscaping applications, the latest range is available in galvanised steel or stainless steel options, providing safe and secure access to under-floor services, without compromising the overall visual appeal. Galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461, the single, galvanised steel, unsecured access covers are available in standard sizes directly from stock to support landscaping professionals in completing urgent projects. Single, duct or multipart configurations in bespoke sizes and shapes with optional secured designs can also be made to order at Howe Green’s UK headquarters to meet each project’s unique floor access requirements. Each model within…

Reopened playground overlooking the London Eye offers new nautical Thames themed play equipment for younger children and for those with differing abilities as well as more sensory sound vision and touch experiences. Local MP Florence Eshalomi and Cllr Claire Holland, the Leader of Lambeth Council, joined local councillors and Jubilee Gardens Trust Members along with children from Oasis Academy Johanna and Coin Street Nursery on Thursday May 26 to celebrate the reopening of the new and enhanced playground at Jubilee Gardens on Belvedere Road, SE1. The design of the playground, by Timberplay, caters for all children from toddlers to age 11 by offering enough risk that users with high physical ability have opportunities to push themselves while also ensuring there are numerous accessible opportunities for play for those with disabilities…

Cub Cadet, the proven innovator of zero-turn technology, has created the industry’s strongest line up of zero-turn riders – whether you are a landscape professional looking for a machine that can handle any terrain or a small business owner looking for a machine for your customers large lawn maintenance. You can book a demo of our machines by finding your nearest dealer at www.cubcadet.co.uk or contact Cub Cadet on 01869 363677. Once tried. Never forgotten. Z9 – Top of the range professional zero-turn The NEW top of the range Z9 183id zero-turn, proven by landscape professionals, will fulfil all your commercial requirements. With extremely wide double wheels, the Z9 has been developed to effortlessly tackle even the steepest slopes up to 25° / 46%. The ability to control all four…

Pathways are one of the key elements of a garden so it’s important to get the design, choice of materials and installation right. A path needs to be functional but is also an essential design element that can enhance a garden space. The rise of garden design shows and TV programmes has led to homeowners increasingly seeing their gardens as experiences and spaces to be explored, and the path is an integral part of that. The shape of the path The shape of a path is often dictated by its purpose and the style and size of garden. At RHS Chelsea this year, there was a definite trend towards the wild and the natural with organic curving pathways edged with native plants. Millboard’s Weathered Oak Embered was chosen by landscape…

The BBC1 stated that 87% of businesses in the UK have adapted to hybrid working. Inspired by the ‘new normal’ of home and flexible working, many Brits are looking at ways to expand their homes and create unique and functional outdoor working spaces. Key trends The pandemic drove homeowners to reevaluate their homes and existing space, many viewing gardens as a genuine extension of the home and making outdoor living a reality. In 2020, Brits spent more than £16 billion2 renovating their outdoor areas. Two years on, many homeowners now depend on these outdoor areas to provide additional living space, a peaceful escape, and a connection to the outdoors that their homes might otherwise lack. Outdoor living Outdoor living is a key trend for 2022 and research has shown that…

In early 2021, the Going Green range was launched as a new initiative at Provender Nurseries. This may seem like old news, but the enquiries for greener products continue to pour in on a weekly basis. The need to source and use products that have a leaning to the green side is important for the environment that we as an industry strive to create. The Going Green range was collated from our present stock range in direct response to customer requests for environmentally friendly products. Our sundries team researched into and grouped together all shop products that have the following attributes; organic, wildlife friendly, child and pet friendly or have natural ingredients as their main components to create the Going Green range. The Going Green range encompasses a wide range…

This project has been positioned, upon entrustment, to create a public commercial district that is different from the traditional fully-enclosed community. As planned, the commercial district will connect the Jiangpu Park in the south and the riverside greenbelt in the east to create an urban valley with infinite possibilities for residents here and nearby to explore, with retreated boundary walls. The landscape design has inherited the design language that is consistent with the architectural design. On that basis, scaling and gradient changes are conducted on the landscape design to build a connection between the interior and exterior, and to form a spatial layout which has the square externally and the courtyard internally, through refinement and modern interpretations of natural spaces, such as woodlands, mountain streams, and valleys, to achieve immersive…

‘Larger Format’ paving Larger format paving is generally used to mean slabs / flags larger than 400 x 400mm, such as the traditional 2’ x2’ (600 x 600mm) and 3’ x 2’ (900 x 600mm) in classic Yorkstone (a durable naturally dense sandstone quarried in Yorkshire), and then more recently, the 20th Century ‘classic’ precast concrete flags that have been and are widely used for pedestrian pavements in urban areas all over the UK. With larger format paving slabs or flags (basically the same thing - depending on where you live in the UK), the need to ensure a uniform bed is clear, as any voids or high-points would lead to poor levels and trip hazards, as well as voids resulting in serious damage in service. Urban paving slabs /…

SIT loves the urban space and has been dedicated for over 15 years to the development of design pieces for people to enjoy outdoor leisure. It currently has a wide collection of urban furniture. All pieces have simple and minimalist design, developed to invite gathering in public and private spaces. They bet a lot on concrete for its beauty and timelessness but also provide solutions in other materials. High resistence with low maintenance is their goal everytime a new project comes out to create city spaces for people. The modular equipment will go ready for the site, via land or sea. It´s possible to transport 3 modules in each 40´sea container. All solutions are totally removable and without ground fixation. They have unique features for coffee and bar projects, bungalows…

Pictorial Meadows have become known across the landscaping industry for the truly exceptional quality of their meadow seed and turf products. With research sites across Europe, a partnership with the University of Sheffield, and a dedication to producing the most floriferous, biodiversity-supporting meadow mixes possible, it’s no surprise that their products have become the preferred choice for specifiers and landscapes creating meadows all over the UK. The Pictorial research and development team spend a minimum of 3 years developing each meadow mix, working to understand how each of the species selected for the mix interacts with one another, how the meadow reacts to different environmental conditions, and how the meadow develops over a longer period. This dedication to quality does not stop at the seed mixes and meadow turfs but…

Motivating young people to exercise? More important than ever in the digital age. Exercise hardly ever takes place in the regular everyday lives of children and young people. Sitting in class for long periods of time, doing homework at their desks and spending their free time on computers, game consoles, smartphones, etc.: gaming, streaming, surfing, chatting. Nowadays, inactive habits also shape the lives of our children and young people. Action packed activities take place on the screen at best, while movement plays an ever-smaller role in the real world of kids. The lack of sport and the refusal to exercise are a serious problem of our sedentary times. While exercise still plays a relatively important role in childhood, the lack of exercise increases significantly from the age of 11. We…

Head groundsman Jason O’Keefe and his six-strong Epsom College team are all dab hands with knapsack sprayers. “Everyone has their PA6 certificate so they can use them whenever we need to weed and feed,” says Jason. The team manage an 85-acre estate, 12 hectares devoted to sport, including five cricket squares, 12 turf pitches, two synthetics and plenty of planted-up borders lining college staff and pupil accommodation at the 1,200-head co-educational independent school, so there’s plenty of opportunity for them to hone their spray skills. Part of Commercial Groundscare Services’ team of professionals who tend school sports facilities throughout Surrey, the Epsom College contingent are based on site. The sporting calendar is vast. “We can have as many as 10 cricket fixtures here on a Saturday for example,” he adds,…

Offsite construction comes with a lot of advantages from sustainability to time savings. You just need to search for modular buildings online and you will find a variety of options, from mass produced units to suppliers of more bespoke designs. This allows for every budget, design and user requirements. Modular builds are constructed offsite, in advance of delivery and installation, in as little as a day, minimising disruption on site. Cleveland Sitesafe Ltd have been manufacturing modular buildings and storage solutions with a focus on security and longevity. When we say we are highly secure, we mean it, not just windows and doors but the complete structure. They can be finished in a range of aesthetically pleasing cladding options and can even accommodate a green roof, great for encouraging biodiversity.…

From the UK’s original self-drilling screw supplier, Carpenter’s Mate deck screws are designed and made by carpenters, for carpenters. Tough and hard-wearing, Carpenter’s Mate Deck Screws are reliable, durable screws that can be used for decking projects of all sizes. Coated to help reduce corrosion damage with a countersunk head allowing for a flush application and a splinter-free surface, our deck fasteners support easy installation with no pre-drilling required. At Carpenter’s Mate, we know that an efficient job is a profitable job. How much time and money could you save?…

The last two years have had a huge impact on how homeowners relate to, interact with, and utilise every space of their homes – including their gardens. As consumers everywhere continue to re-evaluate where and how they spend their time, outdoor living has never had a brighter moment in the spotlight. Creating gardens that are an extension of the home, multifunctional and easy to maintain is one of the best investments you can make in a property. This is where having a great deck comes in. Whether you build with timber or with one of today’s high-performance composite deck boards, such as Trex®, it’s important to properly protect the decking substructure to ensure it stays structurally sound. In most cases, foundational posts and bearers are made of timber and, therefore,…

The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) in collaboration with the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) have jointly published a new resource – the Timber Decking Handbook. Produced with support from the Wood Protection Association (WPA) and Wood Campus, the Handbook is aimed at specifiers, buyers and installers of timber decking. A go-to reference The 52 page book provides clear, relevant and up to date information covering decking design, installation, material choice and UK building and planning regulations. The Handbook references the existing TRADA Timber Decking manual – the two documents will complement each other – the Handbook acting as a summarised and illustrative guidance with TRADA’s being more detailed and of particular interest to the architect and structural engineer. Partnership Agreement The Decking Handbook has been produced as part of…

Established in the summer of 1992, Essex-based the Garden Trellis Co have been designing, crafting, building & installing high quality bespoke garden joinery schemes for 30 years. At the outset, founder Julian Furness’ simple idea behind the company was to manufacture quality trellis panels that would enhance the gardens and outdoor spaces of people who appreciate attention to detail and excellent customer service. Today the business has grown to offer an even wider range of wooden garden products from affordable ready-made and ready to assemble products to the most desirable and bespoke custom-made garden joinery. From the most ornamental, decorative trellis and contemporary slatted panels in courtyard gardens, to individually designed gazebos and summerhouses or bespoke planters and obelisks, the team of creative designers and experienced craftspeople at Garden Trellis…

As the weather improves, spending time outside is good for our health and wellbeing. But with the Great British weather not always complying, creating an all-weather outdoor space with CRL Glass Rooms is a perfect, simple to install solution. Featuring an intelligent modular design, the aluminium structure means very few supports are needed even over large areas. The innovative connectors give a high degree of flexibility with many variations possible, while optional extras including sliding doors, vertical blinds and ceiling blinds makes it simple to create a unique space that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. The system’s modular design enables the Glass Room to be configured to suit any space, from simple rectangles to more complex L shape designs. The drainage is cleverly integrated into the post, with rainwater…

Four funky fellas simultaneously playing one electric cello will fill the Perennial ‘With Love’ garden by Richard Miers with music and comedy. Perennial’s president, Alan Titchmarsh will introduce the world’s most entertaining electric quartet, Stringfever as they open with Bolero or Fandango. Think Cirque du Soleil on strings and anticipate a fun-filled musical tribute to everyone who works with plants, trees, flowers or grass and all those who love gardens. Stringfever, three Broadbent brothers and a cousin, will certainly help the ‘With Love’ garden hit a high note. And help raise awareness of the only UK charity supporting people in horticulture through tough times. Garden details: Carrying a ‘With Love’ message to the horticulture industry, the garden’s main avenue appearance is a first for both the 183-year-old charity and the…

A Yorkshire-based garden designer with a word-class portfolio, is launching a new school specifically to train designers for northern landscapes. Alistair Baldwin, who launched his landscape and architectural design consultancy AWB Associates over 15 years ago in Richmond, North Yorkshire, says it’s time for a school which teaches budding new designers of the future how to work in the beautiful terrain of the north. The Yorkshire School of Garden Design opens its doors in August with a range of short courses throughout the year - designed for garden design enthusiasts and those wanting to learn more about all aspects of the art, from landscaping to planting. Its flagship professional Diploma in Garden Design delivered over an academic year, begins in September. The school will be based at Harewood House near…

The Hide Garden, created by Award Winning Garden Designer Emily Crowley-Wroe from April House Garden Design, celebrates nature on the doorstep. It represents a private nature retreat transporting the owner to a favourite place by the river. A garden room leads out onto a 6 x 6m garden. The angled deck area made from composite decking features sculptural carved benches crafted from recycled wood. Facing onto a pebble pond recalling the shallows of the River Eye the seating area invites reflection and connection with nature. Playful stepping boulders create movement and allow closer inspection of plants and their wildlife visitors. Willow hurdles enclose the garden, play on the structure of a nature hide and create natural enclosures and habitats. A living roof and the Platipus G-WALL® soften and blend the…

LTP has introduced a new water-based impregnating sealer for outdoor paving. Developed for the landscape and contract market - and manufactured in the UK - ECOPROTEC® External Paving & Stone Sealer is designed to protect all types of natural stone and concrete in outdoor settings. Like all ECOPROTEC® treatments, it benefits from the most advanced research in water-based technology and combines high performance with low odour and low VOC formulations. New ECOPROTEC® External Paving & Stone Sealer is suitable for smooth, honed, rough cut and polished paving. It’sappliedtoclean, dry surfaces - using a light pressure sprayer, foam roller or paint brush – and the finish created is natural, breathable and subtly enhances the colour of the paving. Treatment provides protection against staining and strongly repels water, oil and grease. Whenappliedbefore…

A new case study explores recent urban realm regeneration projects in Tottenham, London exemplifying the synergy of concrete block permeable paving and street trees to address climate change while delivering SuDS. It demonstrates important new techniques with permeable surfaces applicable to all urban areas. Completed in 2018, the regeneration of White Hart Lane in north Tottenham, by muf architecture/art, was a pilot designed using ‘Healthy Streets’ principles. These aim to create: ‘streets that feel pleasant, safe and attractive. Streets where noise, air pollution, accessibility and lack of seating and shelter are not barriers … streets with seating, shade and greenery, and reduced dominance of vehicles by designing for slower vehicle speeds.’ The project delivers these aspirations and was one of the first to use the ‘Healthy Streets’ indicator as a…

This year’s National Landscape Awards are in full swing with first deadline entries for Accredited Contractor, Group and Designer members having closed on the 1 June and final deadline entries for the International, Supplier Exceptional Service and Employer Excellence categories having closed on the 6 July. Winners will be announced at the start of September where promotion of winners and sponsors will be taking place through multiple industry publications, social media and via Winners themselves. This is why there is no better time to support the Awards through the many sponsorship opportunities available. Sponsoring the largest landscaping Awards in Europe, which welcomes over 1,000 guests annually, promises to elevate your business with brand awareness and generating new business. It reinforces client confidence in your brand, builds trust, significantly expands your…

EverEdge’s bestselling edging product to the landscape trade is the Titan range of heavy duty steel edging. EverEdge Titan is available in a range of thicknesses from 2.5mm up to 6.0mm and depths of 100mm up to 300mm. Deeper and thicker edges can be specified. EverEdge Titan is used in both soft and hard landscaping projects on lawns, driveways and pathways and offers a more durable edge which is especially useful in public projects. EverEdge Planters can be specified to virtually any shape, size and finish. CorTen is often specified in urban design projects due its durability and the fact that it is low maintenance. Contact EverEdge now to discuss your next project. Tel: 01630 417120 | Email: enquiries@everedge.co.uk Web: www.everedge.co.uk EverEdge has been manufacturing steel landscaping products in Britain…

Contributing to the goal of carbon neutrality in the cities Architects and designers increasingly seek eco-efficient materials and solutions that ensure quality and comfort without harming the environment. Combining ecology and performance, cork is one such product and has tremendous potential in the fields of urban construction, rehabilitation and outdoor areas. All over the world, a growing proportion of people lives in cities. Big or small, old or new, cities are becoming our natural environment. According to the United Nations, about 55% of the world’s population currently lives in urban areas, and it is estimated that this percentage will rise to 68% over the coming decades*. By 2050, two thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. Cork and the green cities of tomorrow In this context, it…

A range of ISEKI machines are helping to maintain the Garden of Cosmic Speculation – an incredible 30-acre sculpture garden located at Portrack House, near Dumfries in South West Scotland. Forty major areas, gardens, bridges, landforms, sculptures, terraces, fences and architectural works, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation is a sight to behold. The masterpiece features landscape work based on the Big Bang, geometric fractals, twisting DNA helixes, and black holes. Groundcare Manager at Portrack House, Ben Wakefield, admits that he is fortunate to work at such a magical site, but it is safe to say he has his work cut out. In maintaining the vast area, Ben claims he needs every machine to be a ‘workhorse’ and it is for this reason that there was only one brand he considered…