Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 57 - 2022 i Landscape & Urban Design

Winnersh Triangle Business Park is a thriving business community with well-being at its heart. Acquired by Frasers Property in 2019 it provides agile workspaces for a diverse workforce and features stunning outdoor and green spaces. Frasers wanted to enhance the leisure facilities so TG Escapes provided a new sports hub working with S&C Slatters who designed the outdoor space including allotments, a living wall and a new Gen 2 sports pitch. Frasers wanted to invest significantly to enhance the facilities at Winnersh. Landscaping was key to providing a stunning outdoor area to inspire. However, they recognised that they needed to provide reasons for customers to get outside every day so embarked on the development of a sports hub. The Pavilion building offers changing rooms, a treatment room, kitchen and a…

Powdertech Corby used its Evolution Sandstorm finish to powder coat the sides of a large planter outside Perry Barr railway station, Birmingham. Re-development of the railway station was part of a £30.9 million project which also included the bus interchange The entire project was finished on time, and within budget, ready for the Commonwealth Games 2022 hosted by Birmingham. Perry Bar railway station became a key visitor destination, situated close to Alexander Stadium, home of the opening and closing ceremony as well as athletics events. “We can now say that Powdertech Corby put in an appearance of sorts, at the highly successful Commonwealth Games 2022” said Richard Besant, Director, Powdertech. Update of the station buildings themselves followed the popular trend for the appearance of rusted metal, providing a contemporary industrial…

Background: Liverpool is England’s third largest city with a rich industrial heritage. However like many cities, it has suffered its fair share of urban decline. Over the past few decades there has been a flurry of redevelopment initiatives to address this decline, all placing Liverpool firmly as one of the UK’s up and coming business destinations. The urban rain garden at Upper Pitt Street, is an exemplar project (100% externally funded through the EU URBAN GreenUP project - www.urbangreenup.eu), showcasing how landscape design combined with SuDS principles can be successfully retrofitted across our cityscapes. Green considerations: As part of any urban regeneration, it is vital that consideration is given to the green infrastructure. The benefits are many; from the cooling effect from trees, both from the shade and the moisture…

Dura Composites’ reversible decking boards were installed on the terrace within the communal garden of The Lock at Greenford Quay in West London to enhance the area’s natural beauty, whilst meeting strict safety standards. The Lock at Greenford Quay is a development of 194 waterfront apartments, located in the London Borough of Ealing in West London, featuring a beautifully landscaped garden with innovative seating areas and a stunning rooftop terrace with panoramic views. Landscape Architects and Environmental Planners, Standerwick Land Design, worked with landscape services specialists, Valley Provincial, to bring the new areas to life. With over 45 years’ experience, Valley Provincial has won multiple awards for its high-end commercial and residential projects. The company was responsible for the installation of Dura Composites’ Class Bfl fire-rated Dura Deck Flip decking…

Claude Monet once famously said, “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece”, and after their market-leading materials featured in three award-winning RHS gardens, this is a sentiment certainly shared by UltraScape. A Silver Gilt Medal, Best Construction Award and Best Young Designer are three prestigious accolades awarded to Rachel Platt at RHS Tatton Park for her stunning ‘Covid Recovery Garden’. Designed to ‘give those suffering from long Covid an accessible, restorative space’, Rachel’s breath-taking garden featured a tree with messages of support and remembrance, transparent arbour and rain garden. A number of UltraScape materials were used in the construction of Rachel’s Covid Recovery Garden including pro-bed HS bedding mortar, pro-prime slurry primer, flowpoint fine in Natural Grey and slipbond brick slip adhesive. Silver Gilt Medal Award winner, Bea Tann, the…

Torc make everything from their studio in the British Isles creating beautiful pots and planters to enhance any outdoor (or indoor) space. Working alongside a talented team of artisans this family run business really specializes in textures, scale and especially bespoke design. Their pots are shaped by hand until they take on their own unique form - no two pots are ever quite the same. When we are surrounded by so much that is mass produced Torc believe there is a real appreciation for hand-crafted objects. The design side of their business is getting busier all the time with landscape architects and garden designers alike realizing just how much expertise this company has to offer with a wealth of experience in design and problem solving to bring to the table.…

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…

If you’re looking to give your garden a makeover, tiled patios, pathways and outdoor spaces can have a real impact, offering a stylish alternative to decking or concrete. Here, Harriet Goodacre, Brand Communications Manager and sTile Consultant at Topps Tiles, shares her top outdoor tiles and the things you should consider when choosing them. Patio perfection “A patio is a fantastic way to add value to your home and garden and offers a dedicated outdoor space to relax. Outdoor tiles provide lots of characteristic and unique design options, making both a practical and stylish solution. “Our Everscape™ outdoor tiles can be laid on a range of surfaces – including grass, gravel and cement – so you can create a patio space wherever you like in your garden. The Everscape™ tile…

At Glasdon, we have over 60 years’ experience in designing, manufacturing and supplying essential products which can improve spaces and help to support waste management systems and recycling. We are passionate about the environment and committed to improving our environmental impact. We design our products to have a long service life and wherever possible products are made using recycled and recyclable materials. For quality outdoor litter bins, it has to be Glasdon. Choose from the wide range of styles, materials, colours and capacities to help keep areas tidy and litter free. Improve on the go recycling with Glasdon external recycling bins. We offer a selection of single-, dual- or multi-stream recycling bins to accommodate all requirements. Add comfort and style to your environment with our traditional and contemporary seats and…

Bringing innovation and inspiration to urban spaces with colour Out-sider, based in Copenhagen, has a clear design philosophy. They create colourful street furniture that is multifunctional and appeals to all ages. Their concept is to offer multifunctional products that feature integrated technology. Each piece has a cohesive form that is centred around a primary material such as Polyurethane or High-Pressure Laminate to achieve pieces that are distinctive in both form and colour. HopOp is a pure and simple, cylindrical form of variable sizes that can be positioned at customisable heights and distances, inviting passers-by to sit, rest, play and jump! Inspired by low tree stumps the possibility of varied elements in the land and cityscape is wide and extensive. Each piece is suitable for recycling. Bespoke Solutions - Design/Develop/Deliver As…

With summers set to become longer and hotter, more people than ever are looking to make the most of their outdoor spaces. Forget gloomy, grey concrete; Brits are looking to capture Mediterranean vibes with pristine porcelain, fully functioning bars, and even outdoor kitchens. The key to the perfect outdoor living space is in the details: complementary colours, a smooth finish and quality materials. Since its launch in 2010, EASYJoint from Azpects has been a market-leading jointing compound loved by landscape professionals and the DIY sector alike. The all-weather, sweepin jointing compound is a quick, effective, and attractive way to fill joints between paving. As paving trends develop, products need to evolve with them. EASYJoint has done precisely that with the new EASYJoint Select range of solid colours, featuring Tungsten, Carbon,…

Surface care specialist, LTP will be officially launching its new ECOPROTEC® range for exterior use at the Landscape Show, at the NEC Birmingham on 28 and 29 September. ExhibitingatStandNo. D81 – alongside exhibition partner, Barrettine – LTP will showcase its best-selling treatments, with new vibrant, image-led packaging designed to assist in specification. The new updated website - at www.ecoprotec.co.uk - will also be launched, presenting technical resources and exterior solutions as a new and separate category from ECOPROTEC® interior treatments. With over 30 years’ experience in the tile and stone market, LTP’s ECOPROTEC® brand has become established within the contract sector since its launch in 2016. Treatments are predominately ecofriendly, low odour and low VOC and the entire range benefits from the most advanced research in waterbased technology. The exterior…

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. EverEdge has been manufacturing steel landscaping products in Britain for over 25 years. EverEdge have an extensive…

SALTEX, Europe’s largest FREE sports turf, amenities, and landscaping trade exhibition, proves Britain’s exhibition scene is back to pre-Covid levels with international exhibitors and visitors from over 40 countries now signed up to attend. Such overwhelming overseas support for the show which runs from 02-03 November at Birmingham NEC, shows the strength of this event, now in its 76th year, and it’s a great indication that Britain is back to being fully open for business as exhibitors and visitors travel from as far afield as Australia. But what is it about SALTEX that is generating such international interest? Francesco Dotto, president of GrAssMed, the Mediterranean Groundsman Association, tweeted: “[SALTEX] is the most important green fair in Europe, for real professionals, but also for those who to approach sustainable and serious…

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 wheels with…

The Babraham Research Campus, one of the UK’s leading locations for academic and commercial bioscience, have taken delivery of an EVO 205D SAFE-Trak to keep pace with the site’s demand for wood chip and weed suppressant. The 100-acre campus sits within an additional 360 acres of estate land, maintained by Estates and Waste Manager Matt Antrobus and two ground teams – all of whom have been mightily impressed with the power, performance and build quality of their new woodchipper from GreenMech’s EVO series. “The site has grown and changed a lot over the last decade, both in terms of the variety and types of research conducted here and the push towards more environmentally-friendly methods of maintenance” explains Matt, who has been at the Campus for 15 years. “We use in…

Situated in the heart of London sits the iconic 39-acre, Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station, which has been subject to an incredible £9billion redevelopment project – one of the biggest schemes of this type anywhere in Europe. One brand that is proud to have played a part within this ground-breaking project is Boughton, suppliers of stunning green roof substrates for the Power Station’s ‘Garden of the Elements’ project. Positioned between the four chimney’s that have become synonymous with the Battersea development are three unique gardens that together make up the ‘Garden of Elements’, designed by Andy Sturgeon and brought to life by six-times BALI Grand awardwinners, Willerby Landscapes. Each garden is inspired by fire, water or air, harking back to the Power Station’s previous life. It is within these…

Canary Wharf, London’s central business district, has traded its corporate exterior for a greener look, transforming its neutral walls with over 12,000 plants in an expansive living wall display. Living walls are growing in popularity as sustainable lifestyles penetrate design and landscaping briefs. The district’s living wall makeover was delivered using 3,000 PlantBoxes (a clever and versatile living wall product) to create a pleasant and relaxing space, countering the usual rush of city life. On a smaller scale, homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to achieve the same serenity at home by better connecting with nature. Interior and landscape designers are often using living walls to achieve this for their clients, leaning on vertical structures to introduce more greenery to the home, without eating into valuable floorspace, or requiring an…

Leaders in the supply and installation of external timber solutions, The Outdoor Deck Company, presents Grad - an invisible-fix clip-based system for the rapid installation of flawless, ‘hidden-fix’, screw-free decking and cladding. Great to look at and easy to work with, Grad is an efficient and economical choice for areas of any size, from domestic to large commercial and residential installations. Speed up installation by 50% The uniqueness of Grad derives from its patented clip system, which allows decks to be installed up to 50% faster than traditional installation methods. Despite resisting 300Kgs of uplift, individual boards can be easily removed without damage to itself or surrounding boards. Aluminium rails supplied with pre-mounted clips ensure perfect alignment, and along with other components, boast firm eco-credentials consisting of 100% recycled and…

Marley Ltd manufacture a range of high-performance timber decking solutions for commercial applications, providing a durable and slip-resistant surface that is safe to use all year round. Our CitiDeck® and AntiSlip Plus® products have been independently tested using the HSE’s preferred method of a pendulum test. A minimum pendulum test value (PTV) of 36 is required for the surface to be classed as a low slip potential. CitiDeck® andAntiSlip Plus® comfortably exceed this minimum, scoring a PTV between 60 to 80, depending if the surface is wet or dry. Choosing a natural timber decking product can be one of the most sustainable choices for hard landscaping materials. All Marley timber decking is supplied with PEFC certification, confirming that timber is sourced from well managed forests. CitiDeck® used to construct roof…

The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) in collaboration with the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) recently published a new resource–The Timber Decking Handbook. The 52-page go-to reference book provides clear, relevant and up to date information covering decking design, installation, material choice and UK building and planning regulations. How to get your free copy worth £15 Aimed at specifiers, buyers and installers of timber decking the illustrative guidance has been well received. To celebrate its success, TDCA is giving away hard copies of the publication normally £15 each to the first 25 people who submit an email from its contact us page - Contact Us (tdca.org.uk). Verifying quality The Decking Handbook has been produced as part of the TDCA/TTF partnership agreement – and on the back of the publication of…

The OASE Copper Bowl range has captured the imagination of both designers and landscapers throughout 2022. A focal point of RHS Malvern’s “best in show” winner: The Hide Garden, this project is testament of the bowl’s beauty and ability to work in any space it is placed in. What you will need: Large Round Copper Bowl 90 (84169) Water Reservoir 120 (72936) Spiral Hose 1 ½” (37178) Eco-Rise 30 (87091) Fountain Ring LED (88264) Aquarius Universal Premium 6000 (56637) Step 1: Decide where to place the bowl. Be aware of the position of your power source, which is required for running the pump and light (two sockets needed). Place the reservoir and mark out the area you need to excavate (see step 1 image). Once the hole is ready, level…

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,…

Helping to address climate change, street tree planting and retention of existing trees in developments – with provision for long-term maintenance – are now embedded in planning policy. Concrete block permeable paving offers an important opportunity to help satisfy these requirements simply, integrated with SuDS and contemporary urban design, as Interpave explains. The 2021 ‘National Planning Policy Framework’ (NPPF) for England lays out what local planning authorities (LPAs) will require, when setting local policies and also considering planning applications for all developments. The NPPF states that: ‘Planning policies and decisions should ensure that new streets are tree-lined and that opportunities are taken to incorporate trees elsewhere in developments’. Maintenance Requirement However, measures need to be put in place to nurture and allow trees to mature, generally for decades enabling them…

Re-flow Field Management software has been adopted by numerous clients operating in the landscaping sector. Landscape businesses use Re-flow to digitally transform their operational processes, remove paperwork, improve communication and automate their workflows. Become empowered with a centralised software solution that seamlessly connects operatives on-site with the back-office, do away with dusty filing cabinets, fragmented legacy spreadsheet systems and manual processes. Any landscaping business will eventually be faced with the many limitations of paper systems, risking being overburdened by a whirlwind of work. Create and schedule jobs that can be assigned to individual users or entire groups. Attach all required information – PDFs, drawings, GPS locations and routes, along with any vehicles or equipment being used for the job straight from your library of assets. Using the app, users on-site…

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 volunteer-led 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…

Johnsons of Whixley Ltd celebrated its 100th birthday in 2021 and have been supplying the nation with quality plants for a century and beyond. Johnsons customer base includes Landscapers, Gardeners, Garden Designers, Contractors, Property Developers, Holiday Parks, Hotels and more… They have a wide selection of plants to choose from including shrubs, herbaceous, topiary, hedging and trees to beautify and enhance projects for years to come. Projects they have been involved with include Grantley Hall, Colindale Gardens, The Event Complex, Aberdeen, Studley Royal Water Garden, Thorpe Park, The Forth Road Bridge, The A50 Growth Corridor, and Commonwealth Games, Glasgow and more. Think Johnsons can help you with your next project? Visit their website today www.nurserymen.co.uk…

The Summer-Autumn transition drives the national passion to spend more time making garden improvements, often with the help from landscape professionals for fantastic results. Demand for higher-end outdoor living products has increased, prompting companies to invest in sustainable hardscaping materials and environmentally conscious products such as solar technology. Outdoor lighting is no exception, with design and innovation at an all-time high, with improved sustainability, technology, durability and function. Outdoor lighting completely transforms a space, with the most popular seasonal lighting applications being: decking, pergolas, steps, walls and planters. Use the following checklist to make the most of your space: 1) Plan ahead Consider lighting early within a project to make installation as straightforward as possible and to gauge best position and quantity. 12v, mains 240v and solar power supplies all…

Professional knapsack specialists Cooper Pegler are introducing padded straps to its Classic and Series 2000 models to heighten operator comfort and limit body strain during use. Many of the go-to knapsack models across the popular brand include ergonomically tailored harnesses to channel loading forces in a way that limits stresses on the body. The latest advance from manufacturer Hozelock-Exel, which follows extensive trialling, further enhances operator safety and protection to include cushioned strapping on Cooper Pegler’s Classic and Series 2000 knapsack models. “This is a global initiative,” says Allan Wainwright, Hozelock-Exel’s UK Sales Manager, “which aims to make our knapsack brands fully inclusive for all spray operatives.” The cushioned strapping is introduced at a time when more sports venues and amenity sites are reducing the quantity of treatment liquids they…

The arrival of a Rink and Speedbrush from Redexim has transformed topdressing for the team at Arscott Golf Club – turning a task that would have previously taken 14 hours into one that’s complete in just four! The labour-savings and convenience brought about by their new DS800 now means that Head Greenkeeper Andrew Lewis can topdress more frequently and in more areas around the site, bringing further benefit to the condition of the Shropshire course. Andrew has been at Arscott since it opened in 1992 and was part of the original team that converted the agricultural land into an 18-hole golf course. Together with changes to the course, Andrew has seen changes in trends and maintenance techniques over the years – topdressing included. “Where we would have previously been putting…

We are noticing that trees are turning colour this year before the end of July! Isn’t it a bit early for autumn colours? Why is this happening this year? There are several influencing factors why and when leaves turn yellow and fall from the trees: generally, it is when the temperature falls, the daylight hour shortens, or the autumnal winds blow. But this doesn’t apply right now so what is going on? Tree leaf vitality is affected by several factors, and at this time of the year, the greatest of these is water availability. As trees take up water from the soil, this water, bringing hormones, minerals, and nutrients (known as xylem sap) is carried by the vascular system to the canopy, where the principle of evapotranspiration can take place,…

Sky Garden have been part of the Urban Greening Revolution since 2007, with roots in the industry going back to 1986. With over 3 decades of landscaping experience Sky Garden are proud to be a leading independent in all things Urban Greening. Sky Garden are a BALI and RIBA award winning partner for your projects with a drive to deliver sustainable and cutting edge solutions whilst providing an unrivalled selection of products that can be manufactured to your needs. With over 10 years experience in the construction industry offering full project solutions—we have supplied over 30,000 cubic meters of growing mediums to landscapers in the past 5 years and supply hundreds of projects a year. SUSTAINABILITY At Sky Garden we are proud of the sustainable journey our products take. The…

If you’re in the trade you are probably accustomed to being asked about timber alternatives for decking. Here Caroline Birdsall, Director of Marketing at wood-look decking manufacturer Millboard, explores some of the frequently asked questions around alternatives to timber. What is composite decking? Composite decking is an innovative outdoor flooring solution which combines man-made materials – and sometimes also wood fibres – with a bonding agent to make a decking board that looks like timber but is more capable of withstanding the elements. It has become increasingly popular with homeowners who value its durability, ease of maintenance and slip-resistant qualities. Is composite decking all the same? There are many different types of composite decking available. As is generally the case, you pay for quality, so decking that genuinely looks like…

Nestled in the South of Worcestershire, our nursery boasts over 35 different varieties of hedges. Each hedge is grown and nurtured by our experts, using the very best conditions and safekeeping methods. These techniques enable the hedges to perfectly knit together, giving them the appearance of a more mature hedge, one that would typically take up to 5 years to achieve. With such a diverse range of hedges to choose from, you won’t be limited on choice. All our hedges are available in multiple styles, that can be purchased in 1m troughs or bags, as well as a selection of panels and screens. Our ready to plant hedges require minimal groundwork in preparation for planting, making them the ideal choice for busy landscapers, without compromising on the final finish of…

With sustainability being the key theme for 2022’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC in Birmingham, Frances Tophill, well known horticulturist, author and television presenter for BBC Gardeners’ World, had set her sights on making her debut show garden at the event “as sustainable as it possibly can be”. Rupert Keys, Managing Director at Keyscape Landscape Design & Construction and founder of landscape training company TASK Academy, along with Ruth Gwynn Associates, landscape architect, garden designer and horticulturist, were handed the mission of delivering Frances’ vision, and constructing her eventual awardwinning garden. With a strict remit of using only locally sourced, recycled and reclaimed materials where possible, Rupert turned to ACO House & Garden for advice on how this could be achieved when stabilising the recycled aggregate around the…

Many of us view our home and garden as separate entities, however, linking these two spaces can create the perfect indoor/outdoor living zone, regardless of the size of your property. It’s important to consider practical solutions that will provide shade and shelter from the unpredictable British weather, including heatwaves in the summer and torrential rain, wind and snow in winter. Add a canopy or awning The addition of a canopy or awning is a quick, easy and affordable way to transform your outdoor space whilst acting as an extension of your property. Opting for an electric awning means you’ll be protected from the sun, rain showers and even wind speeds of up to 30mph at just the touch of a button! Install a pergola Modern pergolas with sliding/retracting fabric or…

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 still 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 are either 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 of goods, landscape supplies including lawn…

Why hanit® We’ve found the clever alternative to wood, concrete and steel - hanit® - a unique material made from 100% recycled plastics and developed by experts at HAHN Plastics. This material is economical and lasts a lifetime. hanit® is used in HAHN Plastics’ wide range of eco-friendly outdoor products. Design and shape Palisades are incredibly versatile and great for gardens, fences, ponds, and walkways. Simple, yet effective; palisades are made from hanit® so they’re robust, weatherresistant, non-toxic and maintenance-free. Lighter than concrete and more durable than wood, our palisades are the perfect choice for transforming your garden and outside space this summer. Available in grey, brown, and black, and in a variety of shapes to suit any aesthetic. Skilfully highlight garden areas with edging and sleepers Landscaping, garden paths,…

Why is Repointing Necessary? All around the UK, the need for small format paving repointing, seems to be increasing in all areas of urban paving, especially heavily trafficked areas of our roads and other frequently used areas, such as historic market squares, and the entrances to retail, commercial and all types of public facilities. This need for repointing usually becomes evident by the existing pointing cracking, then breaking-up in the joints and coming out in pieces, or by the original pointing deteriorating by erosion from the surface down and being washed-out of the joints by rainfall and cleaning regimes, typically involving jet-washing and/or mechanical street cleaning machines. In both pointing cracking and eroding from the joint situations, this is almost always due to the original, or previous repointing works, being…

LANDSCAPE - the UK’s premier landscaping exhibition, looks to showcase the industry more than ever before by bringing more exhibitors, more visitors and even more features to Hall 3 at the NEC - National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on the 28th and 29th September 2022. Welcoming hundreds of exhibitors with a vast collection of industryleading products, services and innovations for the design, build and management of exterior and interior landscaping projects, LANDSCAPE 2022 is the trade event you will not want to miss, and the best part is -it’s all FREE! The LANDSCAPE Show is the chance of the year to network with professionals at the top of their game at the largest event the industry has ever seen! LANDSCAPE is proud to say that 86% of visitors are very…

Locally manufactured floodlights from leading manufacturer Thorn Lighting sympathetically showcase historic Durham Cathedral. Described as the ‘best cathedral on Planet Earth’ by author Bill Bryson, Durham Cathedral, built in 1093, is renowned for its magnificent Romanesque architecture, and more recently for pivotal scenes within the first two Harry Potter movies, which were filmed throughout the cathedral. Thorn Lighting, a leading manufacturer of performance lighting and controls solutions, worked with Durham County Council and Durham Cathedral to replace the site’s ten-year-old external lighting. Which was in need of a refresh due to failures and damaged lights. Sam Berry Thorn Lighting’s Head of Outdoor Sales - UK & Ireland, details, “We had to work with the existing lighting design so as not to cause any issues with Heritage England. Also, the Cathedral…

Autumn might be upon us. But that doesn’t mean we need to bid farewell to outdoor entertaining. Luxury online retailer Naken.co.uk has curated an outdoor lighting collection which means we can enjoy our exterior spaces for longer. Whether you want to create a carnival feel with festoon lights, add some industrial vibes with a chunky wall light or inject a little quirkiness with an attention-grabbing piece, this collection has something for every style. Brendon Haxby, co-founder of Naken.co.uk, said: “Outdoor illumination can sometimes be an afterthought but done correctly, a well-considered lighting scheme will add not only style but make your outdoor space more versatile throughout the changing seasons. “We have solutions for all types of gardens – from staircase lighting for multi-level gardens, sleek bollard-style lamps for those tight…

“We needed a company to bring our unusual ideas to life. That’s why we chose Sovereign.” The Sovereign team have decades of combined experience in the play industry. We can take your project’s needs and wants, and deliver fun, safe and educational outdoor spaces for children of all ages and abilities. From initial concept to aftercare, Sovereign will be with you every step of the way using our extensive knowledge from developing thousands of play spaces to ensure that children can reap the benefits of play for years to come. Our design and quote services are FREE for all prospecting customers. Sovereign is one of the largest providers of outdoor play equipment in the UK. Over the years we have successfully transformed over 10,000 outdoor environments into imaginative play and…

With the launch of the EGO ZT4200E-L Z6 Zero-Turn Ride-On (ZTR) Mower, Vince Brauns, Group Product Manager of EGO, shares his top tips for getting the most out of a ride-on mower. A ride-on mower can offer various mowing opportunities! With the launch of the Z6, the world’s first battery-platform compatible zero-turn ride-on, those possibilities continue to grow. But to make the most of a ride-on mower, users should remember the following important tips… Check everything before any cut As always, you should read the manual before using any new ride-on mower, to ensure you are familiar with every aspect of the machine. After that, it’s important to check that the blades are sharp for a clean cut and professional finish to your lawn, especially if you’ve got tall grass…