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Welcome to the first 2022 edition of the LANDSCAPE Preview Magazine! This magazine has been created to give you a small insight into the fantastic exhibitors you can meet and the types of products you can source at LANDSCAPE this September. As well as welcoming a whole host of new and returning exhibitors LANDSCAPE will once again facilitate a free-to-attend CPD accredited seminar programme featuring a diverse line-up of top industry speakers. See what some of our speakers have been up to recently and what projects they have been working on. Stay tuned to find out who else will be joining the line up this year! LANDSCAPE – the trade event for the industry will be back at the NEC on the 28th & 29th September 2022. Don’t forget to register online to attend for free: www.landscapeshow.co.uk/register I hope this edition is useful and I look forward to welcoming you to the event in September at the NEC. With my very best wishes,
Jeremy Jeremy Storey-Walker Event Director
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E URO PLANT E RS 80 Charlotte Street is a major mixed-use development in the heart of London’s Fitzrovia redeveloped by Overbury Plc. This regenerated building occupies an urban block with the adjacent Asta House, delivering over 320,000ft2 of workspace, 55 new apartments, a café, a restaurant and the new Poets Park on Chitty Street. The main block was originally built in the 1960’s as the Post Office headquarters with the new building now three floors higher than the original. This takes the building from 7 to 10 storeys high and now links the floors to make one building, now 90m square. The architecture imaginatively combines the existing fabric of the building with new-build elements and is characterised by the various facade treatments and terraces. The new levels are set back to reduce the size, providing the terraces with unrivalled views over Fitzrovia, the nearby BT Tower, and out towards the City and the river.
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Europlanters worked closely with MA design and Barton Willmore Landscape Architects to design and build more than 300 large planters, which created the planting beds
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#YesSheCan supports women to break their career glass ceiling, from the individual to the organisation. We aim to inspire and motivate women in their careers and to engage and support organisations develop on their diversity and inclusion journey. We have a range of development-based services for individuals and businesses which include career coaching, leadership programmes and training. #YesSheCan are proud to offer our digital membership which focuses on giving women the tools they need in their careers such as bite-sized career and personal development workshops, Role Model interviews and exclusive member discounts. We are delighted to be leading this year’s Women In The Industry networking event at The LANDSCAPE Show! This event is the perfect opportunity to network with like-minded women and listen to our panel discussion alongside top industry professionals. Get involved, be inspired, and keep up to date with the latest news and innovations from women in the industry! and 45m of seating for the new terraces. The integrated benches were precisely cut to curve at the corners and were made from sapele timber. The GRP planters and benches were finished to compliment the building exterior and the timber decking. The ground floor has been designed to act as more than a commercial reception, offering space for tenants to use for events and social activities. Europlanters will be exhibiting at The LANDSCAPE Show once more. Put it on your list to come and see them at the NEC in September!
You can find us and be part of Women In The Industry at The LANDSCAPE Show on Thursday 29th of September, 10.15am in Hall 3 at the NEC, Birmingham.
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A 45L Eucalyptus pauciflora niphophila ‘Mount Bogong’
HA R DY E U C A L YP TU S BY GR AF T O N N U R S ER Y
Hardy Eucalyptus put on a bit of weight during the pandemic… they’re now 6,000 sq.ft bigger! We all know it; that nagging sensation that you’re being watched. Whether working from home, playing with children or actively gardening, seeking sanctuary or engaging with nature, there is no doubt over heightened awareness of potentially being observed by neighbours. Seeking privacy resulted in a high demand for fast-growing, evergreen, screening trees. At Hardy Eucalyptus they saw a surge in the purchase of dwarf Eucalyptus during 2020 and again in 2021, doubling their organic online sales. Eucalyptus archeri and Eucalyptus neglecta ‘Dargo Plains’ are particularly popular as they can be maintained, with a little annual pruning, anywhere between 3m and 5m tall. An unpredicted side-effect of the Covid pandemic has been the uptake in outdoor
living. Hardy Eucalyptus’s professional landscape and nursery clients have noticed the same trend; people want to spend more time in the privacy of their own garden all year round, without the nagging feeling of being overlooked! Increasingly they are supplying landscape architects, garden designers and trade nurseries with specimen dwarf evergreen trees for instant impact. Rising to the challenge, they dramatically increased production numbers of 10 species of Eucalyptus, all hardy for the UK and ideal for the smaller garden. Several species in the screening-tree collection are happy to grow on wet clay soils. November 2021 saw the completion of a new 6,000 sq. ft. greenhouse designed specifically to grow Eucalyptus trees under optimum conditions, and it is already full to the brim with new trees just waiting to be planted! Meet the team on their stand at LANDSCAPE on the 28th & 29th September at the NEC.
B E N J A MIN P O P E T HE WOR K I N G G A RD E N What to Sow, Grow and Do - A Seasonal Garden Guide by Benjamin Pope Discover what to do when to create a garden that’s full of life and colour all year round. What to Sow, Grow and Do is a season-by-season guide that brings together projects, advice, task lists and ideas to help you plan your time in the garden, inspire your planting and nurture a deeper relationship with nature. Tracking a year in the garden, it guides you in what to do through how-to tasks and helpful checklists. It also celebrates each season, highlighting the plants to enjoy, the wildlife to spot and the changes you can notice in the garden and beyond. Seasonal jobs cover everything from pruning roses to planting bulbs, together with ideas on encouraging and supporting a garden that’s full of beneficial insects and wildlife. Armed with this book, you can create a thriving, flourishing garden that’s a joy to be in.
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THE ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTANT AR CHITECTS
The ACA is the national professional body representing architects in private practice – consultant architects – in the UK. Membership is free and open to registered architects practicing alone or in partnership or as a Director of a company whose business consists wholly or mainly of an architectural practice or an allied field.
Whether you are a seasoned horticulturalist or are just starting on your gardening adventure, this guide is an indispensable companion to your year in the garden. “I think this book will quickly become an insightful gardening friend.” - Adam Frost, garden designer and TV presenter “This is an uplifting, intelligent and practical book full of sound advice written by a talented and creative gardener.” - Fergus Garrett, head gardener at Great Dixter Benjamin Pope will be at LANDSCAPE to talk about his brand new book and the writing and publishing process in September at the NEC.
Benefits range from representation on the Construction Industry Council to regular Newsletters providing updates on Planning and Building Safety as well as free webinars and discounted events covering a wide range of industry topics. Additionally, the ACA creates and publishes its own contracts such as the ACA Standard Form of Agreement (SFA 12) and the ACA Form of Building Contract. We are also proud to collaborate with Kings College London in the advocacy and promotion of collaborative contracts PPC 2000 and TPC 2005, as well as the Framework Alliance Contracts FAC-1 and TAC-1. E-contracts and Licenses can also be purchased to allow incorporation of multiple project participants. The ACA is delighted to be partnering with The LANDSCAPE Show 2022, as we appreciate the holistic nature of architecture and how it blends and unifies indoor spaces with the outdoors.
PARTNERS OF THE L ANDSCAPE SHOW LANDSCAPE is proud to be able to say that we work with over 70 different Media Partners, Charities and Trade Associations from across the world to push and support growth and diversity in the industry! They cover a wild range of overlapping industries including interior design, architecture as well as of course, landscape itself. The LANDSCSAPE Show is the only event of it’s kind to be so widely supported by the industry that we serve and we would like to say thank you to all of our supporters this year!
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Nottingham digital marketing agency, Adtrak, beat tough competition to win the prestigious Supplier & Service Provider award at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2022. Held in London in April, the awards celebrate the excellent standard in the landscaping industry. Reflecting all the different aspects of the UK landscaping sector, the awards received an influx of entries across the board for all fifteen categories. Adtrak was one of five companies that made the coveted Supplier & Service Provider Quality shortlist. The panel of judges considered key points such as offering, relationships and staff retention when choosing their winner, as well as value for money and impeccable reputation within the industry. Ben Shaw, Adtrak Account Manager, and the Adtrak team were presented with the award by television presenter, Michaela Strachan at the event at East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf.
Following the accolade, Ben Shaw said: “Over the last six or seven years we have built up a fantastic reputation within the landscaping sector and this award showcases our established status in this industry for digital marketing.” “Our people have worked tirelessly to build important relationships and networks up and down the country. I’d like to say a big thanks to the entire Adtrak team and to those who have been involved in the landscaping projects that have helped us land this prestigious award.” This year, Adtrak are celebrating their 25th Anniversary and are going from strength to strength, with this award win coming off the back of last year’s inclusion in The Drum’s top UK digital agencies in 2021. Visit The LANDSCAPE Show at the NEC on the 28th & 29th September 2022 to see what Adtrak have to offer.
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The original all-weather sweep-in jointing compound, now in eight colours! Developed from Azpects’ best-selling EASYJoint, EASYJoint Select is an all-yearround jointing compound developed to work on most paving types, including porcelain and ceramic tiles. EASYJoint launched in 2010 and is a market leader, loved by landscape professionals and the DIY sector alike. This all-weather jointing compound is a quick, effective way to fill joints between paving. Four new solid colours complement emerging hard landscaping trends for a more aesthetically pleasing finish, featuring Tungsten, Carbon, Bronze and Jet Black. EASYJoint Select offers the simplicity of EASYJoint with the contemporary colours of EASYGrout.
EASYJoint Select retains the sweep-in application method that made EASYJoint Original so popular, making it EASY to use and faster than traditional methods. Wet the paving, brush in the compound, then strike the joints for a perfect, professional finish every time. Associate Director Jeff Carter comments, “Azpects are excited to see our EASYJoint range continue to grow, with eight products now in the family. We pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest trends in the marketplace and do not doubt that this bespoke range of colours for modern taste will satisfy our users’ needs.” Meet the Azpects team and see their new range of colours on their stand at The LANDSCAPE Show in September at the NEC, Birmingham.
ANDR EW F I S H E R T O M L IN F I S H ER TO ML I N & BO W ER Andrew is a Chartered Horticulturist and a Fellow of both the Society of Garden Designers and the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. He is well known for creating gardens and landscapes around the world and has won many awards for his work in a number of countries including Australia, the USA and New Zealand as well as in the UK. In 2022 Andrew is currently focussed on developing new services for the London College of Garden Design of which he is a Director and these will be launched at LANDSCAPE by the College in September. The courses offered by the College now span a wide range of subjects and the Planting Design Diploma, originally written by Fisher Tomlin and in its 9th year continues to be a unique course and supported by renowned professionals such as Nigel Dunnett, Jo Thompson, Neil Lucas, Brent Reid and Thomas Rainer.
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AR CHITECTS BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
Architects Benevolent Society (ABS) is a charity dedicated to helping past and present members of the architectural community and their families – from people just starting out their careers, to those who are now in retirement. Support includes confidential advice, help with physical and psychological difficulties and financial assistance, allowing more people within the architectural community to live rewarding and fulfilled lives. ABS partnered with The LANDSCAPE Show in 2022 to help raise awareness to their audience about the support on offer. This partnership encourages people from the architectural community to come forward and ask for support, when they need it.
FISHER TOMLIN & BOWYER - The Roehampton Club
The design company Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer that Andrew founded in the 1990s continues and is now headed up by long-term business partner Dan Bowyer. The company has quietly developed a role in many large-scale residential projects for clients who value their privacy and discretion, so you won’t see many in the glossy garden magazines. Andrew’s role in the company is now focused on developing major planting designs for significant residential projects. The more commercial side of the business established through their work for The Royal Borough of Greenwich and at the Olympic Park in 20092012, continues with major garden projects such as a new home for Blind Veterans UK, a new garden within Holland Park and extensive new planting for the Roehampton Club, winning awards for planting, wildlife and sustainability. Andrew will be hosting sessions across both days of The LANDSCAPE Show on the 28th & 29th September. Register to attend to make sure you’re part of the conversation.
Things That Make Me Go “Wow!”
Wednesday 28th September 2022 | 16:15 Central Bar Area | The NEC Birmingham
Returning for 2022 is the LANDSCAPE PechaKucha 20x20!
…but what does PechaKucha mean?
PechaKucha derives from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat”, it provides a lively and informal format to enlighten and inspire. It is a simple presentation format where landscaping professionals will be showing 20 images, each for 20 seconds (hence the 20x20!)
Join us at the Central Bar from 16:15 on Wednesday the 28th of September for an informative experience full of entertainment, along with complimentary drinks.
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Moasure announces new updates to its revolutionary measuring technology. Moasure’s revolutionary measuring device is transforming the landscaping industry with its ability to measure complex and irregular spaces, simply by moving from one point to another, whilst simultaneously drawing an on-screen diagram through its companion smartphone app. The Warwickshire-based company unveiled a major update to their technology late last year that’s making waves in the industry thanks to its ability to measure spaces, both complex and simple – calculating area, perimeter and elevation in the time it takes to walk around. The latest update to Moasure’s measuring technology now allows landscaping professionals to automatically record elevations across an entire space – and through the intuitive companion app, view the change in elevation between points captured throughout the measurement.
In addition to Moasure’s latest technology update, the team recently announced that users are no longer required to pay a subscription fee to export their Moasure measurements to PDF or to design software such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks or SketchUp. For both new and existing customers, it’s now free to export 3-dimensional measurements captured by Moasure. Moasure’s team continues to collect feedback and requests from its customers and is speedily working on a host of updates and features that’ll be released throughout the year. Moasure invites existing customers and visitors alike to visit their stand at LANDSCAPE to demonstrate all of the latest features and capabilities.
OA S E OASE has taken its expertise and knowledge of water and applied it to the field of landscaping. OASE’s new Corten Steel Cube is an eye-catching centrepiece that promises to bring the movement and beauty of water to your project. The Cube is a pond-free water feature, and this means it functions self-sufficiently without the need for a pre-existing pond or water source. It can be paired with an OASE reservoir and pump to create an easy-to-install complete water solution. The Cubes also include an LED light unit so the feature can be enjoyed day and night. OASE has designed the Cube to become part of your project seamlessly. The pump, cabling and reservoir are all hidden so the Cube can be enjoyed without any component on show.
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With designs such as the Cube OASE has removed the fuss and difficulty of installing water features. Their German-engineered products offer the functionality to work in any space with the surety that all components will work in a cohesive system. Visit your local OASE distributor or talk to the team on their stand at LANDSCAPE for further advice and help on what size Cube, pump, and other equipment you will need.
Join ladies from all aspects of the industry as they come together to support, talk, share and celebrate their achievements and continued drive to push forward. LANDSCAPE’s Women in the Industry Day was so well received in 2021 that it’s back again, bigger and better than before plus it’s all free to attend!
SUPPORTING AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN Start off Day 2 of the Show at the Women in the Industry networking morning at 10:15am, run proudly in conjunction with #Yes She Can! Enjoy a coffee and a catch up as you network and listen to shared stories from others championing diversity. The networking morning will be followed by a full day of interviews led by #Yes She Can and leading women from different specialties. With so many amazing career opportunities in the Landscaping industry, come and listen to inspirational women as they talk about their experiences, how they push forward in their respective fields and what they hope for the future.
Join LANDSCAPE and event partner #Yes She Can as they bring together women to network, support and inspire. Alongside #Yes She Can and our interviewees, LANDSCAPE works with over 80 media and trade associations to push and support growth and diversity in the industry.
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PA ULA W A R MAN - T H E L A N DSCA P E R’ S C IRCLE
The Women In Lighting Project started in 2019 on International Women’s Day by Light Collective, and is supported by Archifos and formalighting. The object of the project was to create an inspirational digital platform that profiled women working in the field of lighting and lighting design, narrating their career path and goals and celebrating their work with the added aims to help encourage, support and inspire the next generation.
Paula Warman founder of The Landscaper’s Circle and co-owner of multi award-winning garden design and build company Aura Landscapes Ltd will be speaking at The LANDSCAPE Show on September 29th celebrating Women in Landscaping.
The project is supported by individual ambassadors in 75+ different countries with events and activities all over the world, a huge network of connections and a supportive community to join. It is open to all women working in lighting, covering all fields such as architecture, art, entertainment, manufacturing, education, research and journalism.
The Landscaper’s Circle was created to exclusively support, train and coach landscapers, garden designers and horticultural business owners. It was set up to bridge the gap between being a landscaper and running a landscaping business. Having run her own landscaping and design business for over 12 years and winning 33 awards including a recent Silver Gilt at BBC Gardener’s World Spring, it has been a journey that others can learn from and be inspired. This was the reason The Landscaper’s Circle was launched, “I know there is no shortage of skilled, creative and passionate landscapers and garden designers. However, I do see a gap between being both a landscaper AND a business owner that needs bridging” she says. A vital part of The Landscaper’s Circle is supporting and coaching fellow industry business owners and 2 years ago Paula launched her Limitless Landscapers Podcast to share advice and interview inspirational guests. The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts check out the latest podcast featuring Bryan Clayton who sold his landscaping business for $10 million! Paula will be speaking on 29th September all about women in landscaping, her own experiences and how The Landscaper’s Circle can help business owners in the landscaping industry grow and develop their businesses. TLC is the only online membership exclusively for garden designers, landscapers and horticultural businesses.
Women in Lighting have partnered with The LANDSCAPE Show to ensure that lighting design and particularly female designers are profiled to as wide an audience as possible.
E MM A MAZ ZU L L O - M A Z Z U L L O + RUSSELL L A N D S C A P E D ES IG N A contemporary curved amphitheatre emerges through the existing woodland shrubbery of a London rear garden with tree ferns, bamboos and magnolias. Waves of seasonal plants and bulbs provide interest throughout the year through the three different levels of the amphitheatre, whilst woodland & shade-loving plants provide a textured under planting at the back of the space. A simple but elegant stone water feature to one side of the garden reflects the tiers of the theatre and frames a magnificent sculpture of a pouncing leopard as well as providing the relaxing sound of water trickling gently down each level. The amphitheatre encompasses a large lawn with two existing palms framing the back of the property. A small terrace with in-situ seating provides a sheltered spot to relax and enjoy the garden.
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Emma Mazzullo will be joined by other members of the SGD at The LANDSCAPE Show to discuss the “Fundamentals of Design”. Register to visit the show and make sure you’re part of the discussion.
AM ER ICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE AR CHITECTS
For more than 100 years, the American Society of Landscape Architects has promoted the landscape architecture profession and advanced the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. As the professional association for landscape architects, ASLA has 15,000 members and 49 chapters, representing all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 68 countries around the world. “We empower our members to design a sustainable and just world through landscape architecture” says Torey Conneen-Carter, ASLA CEO. ASLA’s signature event is its annual Conference on Landscape Architecture which in 2022 will take place November 11-14, in San Francisco. ASLA members include landscape architecture professionals, architects, planners, developers, engineers, product manufacturers and suppliers, and students, just to name a few of its diverse members. With eight different categories for membership, including an “International” membership, there’s a fit for everyone. ASLA proudly supports the profession of landscape architecture around the world, and we are excited to once again partner with LANDSCAPE as they raise awareness of the outdoor built environment and provide educational training for landscape architects.
D A V ID S T EV EN S I N T ER N A T IO N A L For the past five years David Stevens has been working on a beautiful garden that rests peacefully in the Mendip Hills south of Bristol. But it was not an easy site to work on with the old farmhouse surrounded by higher ground that hemmed it in on two sides. Added to this there were huge and uncompromising areas of block paving that had provided vehicle access to adjacent buildings. On a positive note the setting was stunning with long views out to the landscape and woods that surrounded the house, what an opportunity! Initially they needed to excavate the higher ground to allow room for terraces that led out from doors that could be thrown open from the living spaces inside. This involved designing substantial retaining walls, steps and paths all of which would be softened by planting that tumbled down terraces, weaving flower, foliage and fragrance into the overall composition.
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Block paving was ripped out, crushed and recycled for foundations. The paving was beautiful local stone eliminating haulage over long distances and far more environmentally friendly than many modern surfaces. Old outbuildings were removed and mown paths swept through
BR ITISH ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE INDUSTR IES
Established in 1972 the British Association of Landscape Industries promotes, supports and inspires over 900 Accredited members including landscape contractors, landscape architects, garden designers and suppliers to be leaders of an environmentally, ethically and commercially sustainable landscape services industry. With over 1,800 members in total, including qualified training providers and students studying horticulture and landscape related qualifications, our professionals carry out a variety of landscaping works including garden design, landscape construction and grounds maintenance, as well as interior installation, maintenance and the supply of quality landscaping materials. All Association Accredited members have been vetted to ensure the highest standards of workmanship, skill and health & safety practices to give you total peace of mind when selecting your landscaping professional. areas of rougher grass, ideal for insects and other wildlife. Planting generally was woven throughout the garden, again to attract pollinators while a real indulgence, of which we are ever allowed a few, was the long rill that leads the eye out into the wider landscape before dropping into a large pool at a lower level. David said “Such gardens are a privilege to work on and the satisfaction that is given to my client, together with the simple environmental enhancement of the landscape so created are ever worthwhile.” Come and listen to David speak at The LANDSCAPE Show on the 29th September at the NEC, Birmingam.
Our Accredited members can carry out works in all areas of landscaping, including but not limited to garden design, hard and soft landscaping, lawn care or artificial grass, hydroseeding, irrigation and drainage, groundworks, roof gardens and sports grounds and maintenance. The Association is delighted to be returning to LANDSCAPE 2022 and continuing to work closely with the organisers. We are looking forward to meeting and supporting our Accredited members who will be exhibiting at the September show, and promoting the Association to prospective organisations and Garden Designers who attend the event looking for inspiration and those all-important industry connections and project leads.
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With the need for more, bigger and better housing our precious eco habitat is constantly under threat. A living roof is an ideal solution to this as it replaces this habitat by simply moving it up. With the right depth and type of substrate, appropriate drainage and thoughtful planting it is possible to create a beautiful, bio-diverse and sustainable environment on any roof. One of Oxford Green Roof’s living roofs was built in the heart of the South Oxfordshire countryside. A new bungalow with views of grazing farmland, it was important that the building blended in with its surroundings and a wildflower meadow created the perfect disguise. Equally importantly it re-created the wildlife habitat initially lost to the
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footprint of the bungalow. Beautiful to humans and helping to sustain our wildlife, living roofs should be considered an essential part of modern day construction. The Oxford Green Roofs team will be back again at LANDSCAPE showing off all that they do. Register to visit and make sure you meet them in September.
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G A RD E N S Our post-pandemic gardens are being asked to work harder for us than ever. They are being tasked to not only grow plants, but also to provide an outdoor extension to our homes where we can relax, exercise, entertain and eat. Kate Gould’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show Sanctuary Garden, ‘Out of the Shadows’ is a lesson in how brilliant garden design can seamlessly incorporate modern lifestyle demands into a beautiful and inspirational garden space to be used year round. ‘Out of the Shadows’ features a state-of-the-art swim spa, spaces for seating and relaxation, climbing bars, and a yoga/meditation space all elegantly situated amongst dramatic and exotic, tropical-style planting. The combination of beautiful design and clever functionality extends across the garden, with a social space elegantly diliniated through carefully placed rock seats and a central fire pit, shower and exercise areas.
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Kate Gould said; “People are thinking outside the box in terms of what they want their gardens to deliver when it comes to outdoor living, and they are often not sure how to achieve this within a traditional garden model. With ‘Out of the Shadows’ I want to show people that if they
PER ENNIAL
Perennial helps anyone who design, creates or maintains gardens, parks, sports facilities, and other green spaces. If you work with plants, trees or grass, Perennial is the charity for you and your family. Everyone working in or retired from horticulture and landscaping can receive our free and confidential advice and support. Perennial’s friendly, experienced, and professional team of caseworkers and debt advisers help individuals and their families as they deal with life-changing events such as serious injury, long-term illness, family bereavement, redundancy or family breakdown. We want everyone who works in horticulture to know that help is here if they need it and that no problem is too large or small. So, if something’s on your mind, don’t keep it to yourself. Meet the team on their stand at The LANDSCAPE Show where they are on hand to help and advise.
want a swim spa for example, or a space to do yoga, they don’t need to choose between having that and a beautiful garden.” The overall look and feel is architectural, contemporary in its minimalism and high-end. A powdercoated metal pergola runs graphic lines of black and bronze above the centre of the garden and the forms within the garden are definite, bold and simple. Plantings are equally strong and definite, with swathes of lush, sculptural palms and tropicals giving the garden an exotic, luxurious look. To get an insight into Kate’s design process, visit The LANDSCAPE Show where Kate will be sharing her expertise on the 29th September 2022.
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T O O L S Patented Wood Splitter Kindling Cracker™ Comes To The UK and will be exhibited at The LANDSCAPE Show for the first time at the NEC in September 2022. The team at Fandango Fire Tools are very excited because they’ve brought the Kindling Cracker™ to the UK. The Kindling Cracker™ is the patented, cast iron, Australian made wood splitter. Users love that it is safe and easy to use. It was invented by New Zealand schoolgirl Ayla almost 10 years ago and they’re very proud to help spread her story around Europe. Fandango started selling the Kindling Cracker in the UK in November 2021 and are delighted with the reception here. They’ve sold over 6,000 in the UK since they opened their Manchester warehouse. Customers seem to love their Kindling Crackers!
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There has been an increase in homeowners looking to wood as a fuel source. Rising energy prices have seen more homeowners install log burners indoors. The outdoor living boom means more gardens have fire pits, pizza
ovens, wood fired hot tubs and grills. There are more applications for firewood in the UK home than ever before. In May 2021 the legislation around the moisture content of firewood that can be sold changed. Homeowners should be aware of the legislative changes. The sale of wet wood (where moisture content is over 20%) was banned. Fuel that isn’t dried is particularly bad for the environment. Burning dry wood is far less polluting. Less nasty particulate matter is released into the atmosphere. Oh, and it takes a lot of thermal energy to boil off the moisture in wood – energy that could be heating your home! The Kindling Cracker lets you prepare this wood at home. Safe. Easy. Smart.
‘With Love’ by Richard Miers for Perennial The epic task of building an RHS Chelsea Flower Show main avenue garden has begun. Joining the planting team on the final two days are four Perennial trainee gardeners from the charity’s Leeds and West Suffolk gardens, which open to the public to raise funds, alongside the Laskett in Herefordshire. The garden is packed with Richard Miers design hallmarks. It is structured, elegant, and classically contemporary, in a palette of green with soft white and plum undertones. Trees and shrubs include flat-topped hawthorns, multi-stemmed Persian ironwood, yew topiary and Portuguese laurel, with hornbeam hedging. There is also a central rill and paving and bespoke seating and sculptures. 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 designer. They hope it will raise awareness of, and support for, the free information, advice and support Perennial provides people in horticulture and their families. The Perennial Garden ‘With Love’ echoes Richard’s belief that gardens are a gift of love between those who create
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and nurture them and those who visit and enjoy them. Adding, “I’ve been planning this garden for two years and I’m grateful and excited to see it coming to fruition. It’s a privilege to be part of an organisation that gives something back to our horticultural family of growers, designers, gardeners, landscapers and grounds staff.” Peter Newman, Perennial’s chief executive says: “this beautiful garden represents the very best of horticulture - art, craft, skill, collaboration and love are all present in abundance. We are very excited about how powerfully it will reach those who need our help. A show garden at the world’s greatest flower show is also a unique way for us to reach an audience of supporters who understand the importance of building better futures for those who work in the industry.” The LANDSCAPE Show are proud supporters of Perennial and they will be exhibiting at the NEC in September once again to inform the industry about all the good work that they do for the industry. Richard Miers will be sharing details about his experience building the garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show at LANDSCAPE on the 28th September. Make sure you’re there to listen and register to visit the Show for free.
Stone Federation Great Britain is the trade association for the natural stone industry and therefore we are ideally placed to provide design and selection advice for landscape projects of all type. We’re delighted to be exhibiting at The LANDSCAPE Show and look forward to helping landscape designers, landscape architects and clients take full advantage of the potential that natural stone provides. This is our sixth year partnering with the event which has always provided us with a fantastic opportunity to connect with the landscape sector. Natural stone is the ideal material for landscape architects and designers and on our stand, you can connect with a wealth of resources and technical expertise to inform and inspire your projects. We will also be hosting our Women in Natural Stone networking group on our stand, so make sure you pop by to find out more.
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‘Straightcurve’ Lands In The UK! Straightcurve® steel garden edging systems are now available in the UK for both the DIY and professionals market. The range, originally founded in Australia, is already a firm favourite with garden designers and landscapers in the USA, Norway and the Netherlands. Founded by a landscaper and a mechanical engineer, Straightcurve offers a great understanding of the things landscapers come up against and are looking for. The systems include ‘Flexline’, the flexible yet incredibly sturdy system making it unbelievably easy to work with. And for those structured, straight lines, you can’t beat the Straightcurve Rigidline and Hardline range. With in-ground and above ground solutions for all of their products, you’re limited only by your imagination. The benefits to those in the professional sphere of gardening, garden design and landscaping knows no bounds. Straightcurve offers a high quality finish without the need for highly skilled workers (i.e. no welding required).
The range, however, offers more than just edging. With the gardening season well and truly up and running, there are also raised planter solutions which are ideal for: • • • • • •
Square/Rectangular free standing beds Retaining walls Long ‘garden barrier’ beds Hard surface Areas, i.e. patios and rooftops Tables and bench seats (create own top) L and U shaped planter beds
The fixed height raised planter boxes are covered by a 10 year guarantee and perfect for growing vegetable or other plants. They can also be used as retaining walls, storage boxes and outdoor furniture bases. They are very easy to install with hidden fixings and bolt down capabilities. No fuss with Straightcurve ...the simple yet effective garden edging and planter solution! Come and meet the team for the very first time at LANDSCAPE on the 28th & 29th September this year at the NEC.
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David Stevens FSGD was gifted the SGD Lifetime Achievement Award at the SGD Awards 2021. SGD Fellow and renowned garden designer, author, broadcaster and educator David Stevens FSGD has been named as this year’s recipient of the Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award, which is gifted by the SGD Council, is granted to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the landscape and garden design profession. Previous recipients have included Penelope Hobhouse, Piet Oudolf, Beth Chatto, Christopher Bradley-Hole MSGD, Andrew Lawson, Fernando Caruncho, Robin Williams FSGD and Charles Jencks. SGD Chair, Lynne Marcus MSGD said: “David Stevens has been designing gardens worldwide for over fifty years. He has 26 RHS Chelsea medals, 14 of which have been Gold, and he has won three ‘Best in Show’ awards. He has also written 21 books on garden design and is one of our leading Educators. David has had an immense influence on the growth and development of garden design both through his own work and as a teacher. He was there at the inception of the Society of Garden Designers; he is ‘one of our own’. There can be no one more deserving as a representative of our profession and values to win the SGD Lifetime Achievement Award in our 40th Anniversary Year.” David will be sharing his views on the Fundamentals of Design with a panel of SGD speakers on the 29th of September at The LANDSCAPE Show. Make sure you’re there to learn from the best!
The Green Roof Organisation (GRO) formed as the UK’s official Trade association for green roofing in 2020. GRO develops guidance documents and promotes the adoption of these green roofs to a higher standard with demonstrable environmental benefits. We represent waterproofing manufacturers, suppliers of systems and components, contractors and installers and any associates involved in the delivery of green roofs. GRO is keen to build more connections with landscaping professionals, as the successful implementation of green roofs requires great communication between roofers and landscapers. Our updated GRO Code of Best practice provides an overall picture for any professional wanting to get involved in green roofing. GRO recognises the need to connect with the more domestic market, and The LANDSCAPE Show provides us with the perfect opportunity to connect and provide an insight into the experience we have gained so far, and find out what garden designers and creators really need from us.
G E O R GIA L I N D S A Y - G EO R G IA L IN DSAY G A RD E N D ES IG N This North London Family garden was completed in 2021 and went on to win an APL award for best construction in 2022. The judges said ‘It has been delivered to perfection’ it was a pleasure working closely with Nordland Landcapes to bring this garden to life. It was in desperate need of a drainage solution and required extensive ground works undertaken before the landscaping could start. Perforated pipes now traverse the garden, extracting excess water along with 25 tonnes of sand to aid drainage. The design incorporates four individual seating zones to light and shade. One comfortable lounge zone, a dining area, an intimate seating for 2 and a rear seating area connected to the garden room.
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The monochrome pallet unifies the hard landscaping while the abundant planting softens the crisp lines. Geranium ‘Rozzane’ and Lysimachia nummularia tumble over the free standing planters. Hydrangia panicuylata ‘Lime Light’ form a soft haze around the parameter with bee friendly planting woven throughout.
T H E A R B O R I C U L T U R A L A S S O C I A T I O N
The Arboricultural Association is the leading organisation in the UK for tree care professionals working in all areas of arboriculture. With more than 3000 members in the UK and around the world, it is recognised as an international and national leader in tree care. The Association is also a charity, inspiring the general public about the importance of amenity trees and the arboricultural professionals who care for them. Much of this work is done through participation at community events, political engagement and, most recently, via the Tree Care Supporter initiative and public-facing content. Membership and training are available to suit all arboricultural professionals, to whom the Association offers a wide range of services and benefits. A busy calendar of events includes the ARB Show, the Annual Amenity Conference – the main UK arboricultural conference of the year – and a packed online programme including an acclaimed webinar series enjoyed by viewers worldwide.
The lighting design transforms the garden at night. The charcoal fencing reseeds, illuminating the froth of planting and pin pointing key features including the Heptacodium miconioides central tree. The unusual honey coloured bark echos the Cedar battens which surround the main terrace. The two main seating areas are delineated with two-tone monochrome paving. Charcoal wood effect plank paving forms the central strip surrounded by a lighter porcelain. The same grey porcelain is used in the kitchen which flows seamlessly into the garden. A garden which started as a quagmire has been transformed into a harmonious retreat for all the family. Georgia will be hosting a seminar session at The LANDSCAPE Show on Wednesday the 28th of September. Register to visit and you can attend the session for free.
We very much value our relationship with The LANDSCAPE Show and see this event as an important forum for professionals across different sectors to come together, sharing knowledge and experience for the common good.
Design a Wildlife Friendly Garden that makes space for nature and increase bio-diversity. We are looking for creative and practical ideas that can be applied to an average garden. Create a wildlife-friendly garden design for a small urban garden, no bigger than 5m x 5m in size. The setting and location are up to you to decide but design something to encourage wildlife to enjoy your garden. The design should maximise opportunities for urban wildlife to thrive and utilise sustainable, recyclable and local materials and resources where possible. The resources and materials to create the garden (excluding basic tools and labour) should total no more than £2,000.
We are delighted to offer a brand-new design competition in collaboration Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust and Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. Introducing the Wildlife Friendly Garden Design Competition.
Deadline for submissions is Friday the 26th of August 2022
Submit a digital presentation on a single A1 page that outlines your vision for this new garden. It is up to you to decide what this presentation contains but it should definitely include an illustration of your inspiration, narrative as well as a brief written explanation. Please also include a short profile of yourself in your accompanying email. You may submit individually or as a team in which case include a profile of each person.
Professional Prize The winner will be invited to create their design at a Wildlife Trust visitor centre as a demonstrator project in Spring 2023. Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust and Warwickshire Wildlife Trust will cover up to £2,000 towards the costs of the materials and resources for the garden. The garden will be maintained by the Wildlife Trust.
Public Prize Wildlife Trust tote bag containing Wildlife Gardening book by Kate Bradbury, a flat pack bird box, two iSpy books and two wildlife friendly seedball match boxes worth £42.50. 2 x runners up will receive a cuddly creature, a Guide to Bees of Britain and two wildlife friendly seedball match boxes worth £20.
The final selection will be made by independent professional designers and colleagues from Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust and Warwickshire Wildlife Trust as well as Andrew Fisher Tomlin from the London College of Garden Design. The decision of the judges is final. The winning entries will be announced and displayed at the LANDSCAPE Show on the 28th & 29th September 2022 and the professional category winner will have the opportunity to create their design at a Wildlife Trust visitors Centre.
Get designing! Submit your entry to info@landscapeshow.co.uk
We look forward to seeing your Wildlife Friendly Garden Designs!
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HERI T A G E Plant Heritage’s annual ‘Missing Genera’ campaign is being launched at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this May. Not all plant groups have someone to research, care for and conserve them. Every year Plant Heritage identifies different plant groups that aren’t currently part of a National Plant Collection®, and therefore could be at risk of being lost from our gardens. This year, there are 12 listed on the Missing Genera 2022, including Campanula (bellflowers) and Silene (campions). The horticultural conservation charity is calling for volunteers across the country with a passion for plants or a love of gardening to consider starting a National Plant Collection, to prevent these plants from disappearing from cultivation.
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Plant Heritage will also be celebrating four National Plant Collection Holders at Chelsea. Vicki Cooke, Conservation Manager at Plant Heritage says: “We hope that anyone who visits us at Chelsea will be inspired by stories of Collection Holders going above and beyond to conserve and research their chosen plants, and will be motivated to start their own National Plant Collection from this year’s Missing Genera list.”
National Plant Collections are at the heart of Plant Heritage, and there are almost 700 looked after by passionate individuals, families, gardening groups and organisations across the country. Together they showcase the range of plants grown in the UK, from fabulous flowering foxglove trees to stunning spider plants. All are ‘living libraries’ and ensure that plants aren’t lost once they’re no longer available from nurseries or have fallen out of fashion. The Plant Heritage team will be holding a seminar session at LANDSCAPE on the 28th September about the important work that they do. You can be there to find out more – simply register to attend for free at www.landscapeshow.co.uk.
LANDSCAPE looks to continue the ongoing commitment towards uniting the industry and enhancing professional qualifications of its practitioners, this year introducing a brand-new seminar programme. For the first time ever, visitors can enjoy a more instructive setting with some brand new demonstration ‘How To’ seminars. Over the two days visitors can enjoy two different seminar programmes, over 60 seminars and 100 top industry professionals sharing their thoughts on the leading topics of 2022.
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LANDSCAPE’s original CPD accredited programme continues. Filled with seminars to inspire, educate and connect people to new ideas and solutions to take towards future projects. The accreditation means that attending any of the Seminar Sessions in the main theatres all count towards delegates’ Continuing Professional Development hours (CPD). Keep an eye out on social media as topics continue to be released over the coming months. The full programme will be available to view online nearer the time of the show at www.landscapeshow.co.uk On achieving CPD certification for the programmes, Event Director Jeremy Storey-Walker says: “Being accepted as a member of the CPD Certification Scheme also reinforces the quality of LANDSCAPE’s seminar programme and the real value that delegates can gain from attending these sessions.”
Attendees will receive their Certificates of Attendance at the end of each session they attend. Register for your FREE tickets to attend by visiting www.landscapeshow.co.uk
BAR R ET T I N E
Presenting some of the best-selling products for restoring, renovating and aftercare for exterior Wood, Tile & Stone. Barrettine Products - experts in wood care since 1879, presents its superb, core range of wood protectants and preservers. Known and loved by professionals, these oil and spirit based treatments go a long way to ensuring wooden structures around the home and garden last a life time, which in turn reduces the need to buy new pieces and the demand for new timber. To add to a more sustainable approach the oils within their ingredients are based on raw plant and vegetable materials such as linseed and soya oil.
Alongside this and continuing with their protective theme Barrettine will be introducing the Ecoprotec range from LTP, experts in cleaning, sealing and installation problem solving products for stone, tile, including porcelain tiles which is a rapid growth sector. Barrettine are delighted to attend The LANDSCAPE Show in September, a first for Barrettine Products. For advice and information, come and see the Barrettine team who look forward to seeing you there.
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THE G AR DENER S G U ILD
D E L TA L I G HT UK Delta Light UK are delighted to be part of this year’s LANDSCAPE Show. Join them this September on stand E75 to discover their range of products and portfolio of projects. Here is one such project… Step inside this breath-taking architectural project designed by DDM Architectuur. Situated on a lush green site in the middle of an old allotment, the architects meticulously studied the sun’s movement and natural light qualities of the site, before designing the house. In the greenery between a small lake and an old plot division, the project’s layout was designed to maximise daylight hours with the change of seasons, and open views towards the panoramic garden. Covered entirely in natural stone slabs, the residence’s roof and facade allow the building’s raw exterior to blend completely into the landscape. Delta Light were appointed to supply the lighting for this intricate space to complement and illuminate the natural surroundings. The lighting also highlights the beautiful materials used for the house. To emphasise the monolithic character of the house, the 5th façade is clad with Musschelkalk natural stone slabs. The slabs in 3 different sizes are placed in a directionless Roman pattern so that the roofs and facades fuse together enabling the house to blend into the landscape, like a stone in a forest. This is a truly magical project that blurs the inside and outside creating that connection with nature and the outdoors.
The Gardeners Guild (TGG) is a national trade network for qualified gardeners. Established in 2006, TGG maintains a register of certified gardeners who offer garden and grounds maintenance as part of their services. TGG provides you with greater assurance when selecting a gardener. TGG members must hold at least one government endorsed horticultural qualification equal to Ofqual Level 2 Certificate or higher and are required to abide by the terms of membership. Use our Member Register to find a professional gardener who has been officially trained and formally assessed to meet high horticultural standards. They have also had their identification checked and their suitability for membership reviewed at least annually. Gardeners receive professional recognition, unlimited legal advice, advertising and other practical services. Many of our services are unique and of specific benefit to selfemployed gardeners such as our winter advertising campaign, maintenance contract template, gardeners forum and much more. Membership is also affordable, making it possible for all qualified gardeners to register and be easily found for less than £5 per month! The LANDSCAPE Show is the event to attend if you want to talk about the business of horticulture and meet experienced advisers and suppliers. TGG has been working with The LANDSCAPE Show since 2012 and is pleased to be back at the NEC for 2022! Come and meet us at LANDSCAPE 2022 to talk about membership or just to have a friendly chat about developing your garden maintenance business.
I A N JELLEY WI L DLIFE T RU S T Our wildlife is in trouble. The UK is now one of the most nature depleted countries on Earth and 15% of all of our wildlife is under threat from extinction. But it’s not too late, the Wildlife Trusts are on a mission to restore a third of the UK’s land and seas for nature by 2030. Everyone, everywhere, should have access to nature and the joy and health benefits it brings. Each Wildlife Trust is an independent charity formed by people getting together to make a positive difference for wildlife, climate and future generations. Across the UK the Wildlife Trusts care for 2,300 diverse and beautiful nature reserves and work with others to manage their land for nature too. The Wildlife Trusts are embarking on a new strategy with a bold goal that, by 2030, nature will be in recovery with abundant and diverse wildlife everywhere, and that natural processes will be creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive.
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Y O UNG PEO PL E IN HO RTICUL TURE ASSO CIATIO N
YPHA, Young People in Horticulture Association, is a free association set up in January 2020 by 3 young horticulturists missing the networking and connection that other generations have within our industry. YPHA is for anyone under the age of 35 that works in or studies horticulture, our aims are to facilitate collaboration, education, and innovation within the group and wider. We have partnered with The LANDSCAPE Show to meet more young horticulturists, from landscapers, gardeners to garden centre staff to join this great free association and to unite the scatterings of under 35’s in horticulture. With this partnership we hope to hit areas of horticulture that may not have heard of YPHA and get them to help us bring more under 35’s into our industry. If you want to get involved or learn more, make sure you visit our stand in September at the NEC, Birmingham.
The Landscape industry can play a huge role in nature’s recovery by designing and delivering nature rich projects that help our wildlife to thrive, combat climate change and benefit people’s mental and physical health. Why not come along and hear more about how you can take action for wildlife when you visit The LANDSCAPE Show later this year? Wildlife Trust is also working with The LANDSCAPE Show as part of their Wildlife Friendly Garden Design Competition this year. Check out www.landscapeshow.co.uk for details of the brief and how to enter.
J O HN WY E R B O W LES & W YE R A Contemporary Garden in Berkhamsted This domestic garden in Hertfordshire has been one of Bowles & Wyer’s favourite design and build projects in recent years, where the brief was to create a family garden with a large lawn area. The sloping site meant they needed an innovative design to create the modern country garden that the client wanted – combining their needs of a large lawn, a circular fire pit area and an office building within the space.
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Forgoing the obvious solution of terracing, Bowles & Wyer designed an elliptical floating lawn as the centrepiece to the garden, with a curved Corten Steel wall retaining the back of the lawn lower down the site. Curving shapes form the design identity of the landscape – as well as the oval-shaped lawn, one curving continuous paved pathway, with regular step risers, stretches from top to bottom of the garden. This challenging design combined with Vande Moortel paving wasn’t something the Bowles & Wyer team had done before, but one that complemented the garden’s contemporary style and ensured that it read as a whole. Whilst they’re well versed in residential projects of all
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shapes and sizes, their portfolio also spans commercial roof gardens, residential developments, hard-working public spaces and show gardens too. At Bowles & Wyer, they design, build and tend landscapes for private individuals, businesses and organisations across the UK and beyond. With a reputation for creating award-winning schemes with an imaginative approach and high-quality service, they believe landscapes have the power to enhance lives, and work hard to make that happen every day. John Wyer will be speaking at The LANDSCAPE Show as part of a Society of Garden Designers (SGD) panel about the Fundamentals of Design on the 29th of September. Make sure you’re there too and register for free at www.landscapeshow.co.uk!
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L AN D S C A P ES This project focused on taking inspiration from brownfield sites and the existing ‘weeds’ that colonised the garden to explore the potential of small urban spaces. It was originally a sea of concrete hard standings and dilapidated brick walls. We broke it all out, crushed it up and chucked it all back in as planting substrates and innovative hardscape features. We chose plants suited to these arid and harsh environments to create a sustainable meadow habitat full of edible herbs. We used some 9cm perennials but also experimental seed mixes to naturally colonise the space and create a seed bank that will evolve with a changing climate. We celebrated the ideas of ‘wild porosity’ to create permeable hardscape features which kept the space practical but also provided homes for a variety of wildlife.
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This was an experimental project with great clients who were really open to these ideas and engaged with this process. The idea being it’s more about gentle editing than heavy gardening and they’ve done it brilliantly with no previous horticultural knowledge.
T I MBE R DE C K I N G & C LADDI N G ASSOC I AT I ON
The Timber Decking & Cladding Association (TDCA) is an independent, not-for-profit advisory organisation, established to influence and promote good industry practice. The TDCA is the recognised voice in the UK for guidance on creating high performance, fit for purpose timber decking and cladding structures – accessed by both amateur individuals and professional contractors alike. TDCA is supported by members who have undergone surveillance audits of their Quality Management Systems, demonstrating a commitment to supplying excellent products and/or services. Businesses who hold the prestigious TDCA DeckMark or CladMark accreditation for Approved Product, Supplier or Installer status, can further verify outstanding quality or capability.
One if the most rewarding aspects was hearing about the positive impact it’s had on their lives. Coming home from work and looking forward to getting out into the garden where they can escape and de-stress. This is key to our practice, making innovative spaces that are great for the environment and local wildlife but also functional and healing for people too, re-establishing that balance. Come and visit LANDSCAPE to listen to Steve as part of the “Celebrating the New Environmental Generation” session with London College of Garden Design on the 29th September.
Services the TDCA can offer include: product selection; assistance with project specification; installation guidance; a decking and cladding material sourcing service; site inspection and expert witness services. Free to download technical guides, an approved supplier database, project inspiration, handy Q&As and much more is available at the website. We are partnering with The LANDSCAPE Show because it is a vibrant event that showcases new and innovative products with an emphasis on providing learning seminars on a wide range of topics. Something for everyone.
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Northamptonshire outdoor lighting specialists, Lumena, have always embraced ‘green credentials’ and technology. Since launching in 2010, they have always taken the energy-efficient approach, first with the launch of their LED range in 2012, and, later with the introduction of the Pro Solar Range in 2019. Now, more than ever, installers and designers are incorporating renewable energy sources into their projects. Easier installation, zero energy costs and low environmental impact are benefits too important to ignore. The Eden Project, a leading U.K. based eco visitor attraction, have taken to Lumena’s Pro Solar lighting range. Until recently, mains powered bollard lights were used to illuminate the gardens from dusk. The bollards were tainted from years of outdoor exposure and needed replacing. For a team which shares Lumena’s passion for the environment and conservation, it was clear a renewable alternative would be best suited.
An anti-glare, downwards illumination was required from the replacement fittings. Throughout the year, it is common for night-time walks to take place, so lowerlevel access lighting was essential to keep visitors safe. Two solar path lights were selected for the task; the Sol-Icon with PIR motion sensor, and the Eccentrica, a stylish-looking solar bollard. Much of the lighting at the Eden Project is being changed to solar. Some solar path lights were installed towards the end of 2021, following on with additional installation. The landscaping team are very happy with the result: reliable and robust lighting that lasts for hours! See Lumena’s range of lighting for yourself at The LANDSCAPE Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
AD AM VET E RE - A D A M V ET ER E L A NDSCAP E & G A RD E N ES IG N The clients wanted a complete redesign of a part of their sloping aspect garden, which had been a traditional cottage garden with herbaceous, perennial planting for many years. Having recently constructed a new garage/garden workshop, which linked to the main house by means of a ‘wraparound’ portico, they wanted a contemporary courtyard design for the garden. Importantly, it had to be sustainable in terms of both the materials and plants chosen. The building materials should be hardwearing with a long-life expectancy and sourced locally and/or from the UK. The planting should be lower maintenance and drought tolerant where possible to limit water usage. It should also positively add to the biodiversity and ecology of the remainder of the site.
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The newly designed courtyard would be used for relaxing in for most of the day and for entertaining family and friends. Its east/south aspect also allows the space to be used for much of the year, so year-round interest was also imperative. There should be flexible zones for cooking,
C H AR T E R E D I N ST I T UT E OF H OR T I C ULT UR E
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) is a single unified voice for horticulture: advancing education, professional development, and encouraging public interest in all aspects of Horticulture, from growing food through to creating and maintaining gardens and greenspaces. The CIH provides professional recognition to all professionals who work in the industry, and qualifies Chartered Horticulturalists. Members include students at all levels, producers of vegetables, fruit, cut flowers and ornamental plants as well as gardeners, garden designers, landscapers. Plant scientists, lecturers in education, horticultural writers and journalists also form part of our membership. The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has a diverse and broad spectrum of professional horticulturists and represents all aspects of the industry.
dining and seating. The clients also wanted a small water feature, so they could enjoy the sound of water while using the space. They were keen to salvage most of the herbaceous, perennial planting, relocating it elsewhere within the site. Adam Vetere will be speaking at The LANDSCAPE Show on the 28th of September and will be “Celebrating the New Creative Generation” with London College of Garden Design. Register to attend at www.landscapeshow.co.uk.
The Institute provides the opportunity to network with colleagues and keep up-to-date with skills, knowledge and the latest innovations through technical and social gatherings, its publications, on its website and through its Chartered Horticulturalist scheme. Membership of the Institute provides a unifying force that draws together horticulturists who may be pursuing different horticultural career paths and ‘uniting a growing profession’. The Chartered Institute of Horticulture will be at LANDSCAPE this year, so be sure to catch up with them and meet the team! The reason The Chartered Institute of Horticulture are supporting the show is we have similar interests and are looking forward to coming to the show and supporting the landscaping business.
J O HNSONS WE L LF IELD Established in 1854, Johnsons Wellfield specialise in providing a high quality Yorkstone that has contributed towards countless award-winning projects. Their Natural Yorkstone, quarried from the Pennine hills above Huddersfield is known for hardness and durability yet has a highly versatility that makes it the specifiers choice for both hard landscaping and masonry projects. The company has recently completed a major land acquisition that has extended the reserve of their famous Classic Buff and grey/brown Multi for years to come. In addition to this they have increased their product range by including several natural stones to their new online store which also includes jointing and pointing mortars and associated aftercare products that keep their products in tip top condition.
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The company operate one of the UK’s largest production that includes one of Europe’s largest robotic masonry workshops. This allows their products to be supplied to all sizes of project s from small domestic gardens to major commercial projects. This was recently exemplified by the
modernisation of the Wadham College campus in Oxford. The addition of several new buildings and a major redesign of the landscape needed to be sympathetic to the historic surrounding and link the Architecture and Landscape. Crosland Hill Yorkstone provided the solution being supplied as rainscreen cladding, solid steps, external paving, and internal flooring. Johnsons Wellfield will be back at The LANDSCAPE Show in September. Register to visit to see their new natural stones on offer.
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K ENN Y RAY BOULD City boy turned west country grower, Kenny is known for his love of flowers, use of colour and understanding of city growing. Known for his work at top city locations such as Covent Garden Kenny has developed and launched some really out the box displays over the years. Kenny relocated to Plymouth in 2020 to start a new chapter of community and commercially lead horticulture or as he likes to call B corp Hort - putting people and planet first Working for the incredible Together We Can Succeed organisation which supports a whole host of communities from veterans to school children. In 2022 they launched a new CIC called Grown That Way, with a mission to teach, develop, improve, give access and support for the most forgotten about in society. Grown that way celebrates the uniqueness of landscape and the individual users, being an inclusive space that helps support well-being but also valuable new skills for future employment. Partnered with many organisations within Devon and Cornwall the project is expanding quickly to help deliver the key objectives for a better circular economy, resilient community and a better network of opportunity. Grown That Way is new and fresh and exciting showing all over the country this year. Kenny says “It’s a really good start for our CIC and corner of Blighty. We want to show horticulture can help change lives and develop better opportunities for all in a very un-level Britain and if we are going to level up we need to make sure great things happen where we live and work not just in London.” Alongside this incredible new project he has focused more time at other areas of Plymouth such as a new village square development, a new in bloom festival as well as sitting on the board for many smaller groups. Join Kenny at The LANDSCAPE Show in September where he will be sharing his love for all things flowers!
The Society of Garden Designers has been championing excellence in garden design for over 35 years. It is the only professional association for garden designers in the UK and counts some of the UK’s leading garden and landscape designers among its growing membership. It is active both nationally and internationally, promoting its aims through it’s monthly magazine workshops, seminars and conferences. The SGD also runs the annual SGD Awards scheme designed to reward outstanding achievement in the garden and landscape design profession. Covering all aspects of design from private domestic gardens to engaging public spaces, the SGD Awards are dedicated to promoting excellence among landscape and garden designers. The SGD Awards are open to Members of the SGD only including student members. Categories include residential garden projects, international and commercial scheme and student design along with awards for planting, hard landscape and lighting design. “LANDSCAPE is a great networking event for the SGD. It is the perfect arena to talk to our members and to engage with potential new members who come to the show looking for inspiring products and services and take part in the varied talk programme. We are also delighted to announce that the SGD will be launching a new ‘Business Affiliate’ category later this year for suppliers, landscapers and other professionals, associated with the Industry working with our rapidly growing Membership of Garden and Landscape Designers. Further information, benefits and details are to follow. We are looking forward to returning again this year.” Lynne Marcus MSGD, SGD Chair.
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Lynne is currently working on a range of projects on site and in design. About to go on site with a large multilevel garden for a 1920s residence in a conservation area backing onto Hampstead Heath in London, where sustainability has been a priority. The team have managed to eliminate almost all walls, drains, there are porous paths, groundcover lawns, meadows and lots of native plants. They are almost finished, on site with a long and sinuous garden for a new build house in the Arts & Crafts style in Middlesex, where more than 50% of the plants had to be native. There’s a ‘jetty’ over a wildlife pond, already teaming with tadpoles and newts. Also, soon to finish a linear, naturalistic, multi-level, parterre garden for a contemporary house, where they’ve used Scottish Schist for the first time – and it’s gorgeous. They have also just completed designs for a newly married couple in Dulwich – a city, shady woodland garden with Corten steel multi-level water feature and midnight black bricks teamed with Scout Moor York stone. To add to the list, the team
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have also just completed the layout for two acres in the Surrey Hills for a young family and a another for a young family in a conservation area near Golders Hill park with reclaimed York Stone, adventure play for the children and a natural splash pond. The team are also about to start designing a garden for Lynne’s first ‘hacienda’ style 1950s house in north London and a country garden in a Dorset village as well as Chairing the Society of Garden Designers. Lynne will be hosting an SGD seminar session looking at the Fundamentals of Design at the LANDSCAPE Show at the NEC in September. Make sure you’re there to listen.
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D E BB IE C ARROLLS T E P CHAN G E L T D Debbie Carroll is a garden designer, researcher, and author whose experience in designing for care settings for residents with dementia led to a research project to answer why gardens were not more actively used even when designed to the latest guidance. Along with designer Mark Rendell they investigated what hindered engagement outside. Their key finding identified a correlation between the culture of the organisation (how they did things there) and how actively used the outside space was. Any design support needs to match the current care culture if it is to be used beyond the novelty period of a new space. Just as designers assess the site for the right plants in the right place so the role of Care Culture needs to be considered in the same way. This new context to delivering appropriate support in care settings they call ‘Relationship-centred Design’. Initially Debbie and Mark published their research as a practical tool called the ‘Care Culture Map & Handbook’ to aid care settings on a culture change journey to increased engagement. This year sees the publication of ‘A Designer Handbook for Creating Actively Used Care Setting Gardens’ guiding Designers in understanding the role of Care Culture and providing the right support for the right setting. Step Change Design Ltd was formed to share the findings through these publications and other support to Care settings and Designers to ensure future gardens enable Residents and Staff to engage meaningfully outside as and when they choose for the long term. Join Debbie at The LANDSCAPE Show where she will be Celebrating the New Wellbeing Generation with London College of Garden Design.
The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) represents members across UK fencing. Bringing fencing contractors, manufacturers, stockists and installers together we give strength to the industry to work together to resolve issues. AFI promotes safety, quality and professionalism. Members are kept up to date with industry news, technical information and business opportunities available within the association network. The AFI has a stringent entry criteria and members must meet and adhere to our professional Code of Practice. AFI members are typically companies at the top of their game, not only meeting their statutory obligations, but going much further in providing the highest quality goods and services. The AFI was formed from the merging of the European Fencing Industry Association (EFIA) and Fencing Contractors Association (FCA) in 2017. We represent members’ interests on the British Standards Institute’s B/201 (Fencing Standards) committee, the National Highways Sectors Scheme committees and the FISS/CSCS committee and are members of Build UK. AFI is pleased to support LANDSCAPE 2022 as the fencing and landscape industries share similar issues and many companies work across both sectors. We look forward to making lots of useful connections.
B U T EK P ON DS Butek Ponds is a division of The Butyl Products Group that offers high quality materials manufactured by their class leading production technicians in their factory located in Billericay, Essex. Butek Ponds has just launched its brand-new website for 2022! The website is dedicated to all things pond and landscaping, giving customers the chance to purchase their high-quality bespoke Butyl liners direct from the manufacturer here in the UK. Butyl pond liners remains the superior choice for landscapers and gardeners when choosing a lining option, and Butyl rubber has even been recommended by Alan Titchmarsh!
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The new website showcases a variety of ponds and designs created by numerous customers across the country for others to view and become inspired to design their own unique garden creations. Also featured is the completely free ‘How to build a garden pond’ booklet giving customers expert tips and tricks on how to make their dream pond a reality.
The friendly team of on hand engineers are also available on a live chat system to answer any customer queries and share their expertise, ensuring the customer has a great experience with their project from start to finish. Visit them on their stand at LANDSCAPE to discover how to turn your garden into your very own aquatic paradise.
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W I L S O N A N D A L L Sarah Wilson is a committed wildlife gardener and champions environmentally aware gardening on her award-winning podcast Roots and All, which began broadcasting in 2018. As well as her media work, a concern for wildlife and sustainability permeates through her garden design projects and consultancy work. Her largest, most recent project has been working with military charity Veterans’ Growth to establish a therapy garden on a 5-acre site in East Sussex. Veterans’ Growth provides social and therapeutic horticulture to veterans from the tri-services who are dealing with mental ill health. Starting with formerly agricultural land which had been used for grazing, the garden has developed into a market garden growing fruit, vegetables and productive ornamentals, such as edible flowers and plants used for dyeing. Higher levels of biodiversity in a garden have been proven to have a positive impact on mental health, so encouraging a healthy population of many different species has become a key part of creating this healing place. With
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this in mind, many areas of the site have been created specifically to provide habitat and other areas are managed sympathetically to allow local species of plants and animals to flourish. This is a long-term project and as more funding becomes available, the site will continue to become a leading example of how people and wild spaces can interact in a positive way. Sarah will be sharing her knowledge at The LANDSCAPE Show with London College of Garden Design on “Celebrating the New Environmental Generation”. Register to attend and find out more.
H A RRY HO L D I N G -H AR R Y H OL DING G A RD E N D ES IG N The team at Harry Holding Garden Design have completed the masterplan stage for a four-acre area of Mallards Estate, on the Isle of Man – a unique and exciting project that reimagines what a botanical garden can be. Their client’s brief was to create a landscape that showcases the genus Cornus. They are taking an alternative approach to the traditional botanical garden – creating novel environments and habitats based on an ‘ecosystems approach’ as opposed to a ‘stamp collection’ of plants which are phytogeographically arranged. Cornus will be arranged by their habitat preferences, with the creation of an overarching gradient running from woodland and glades to woodland edge, shrubland, meadow and wetland, along with a myriad of microclimates and niches. Listening to their environmental needs, and taking inspiration from nature, the design will result in a dynamic community of associated plants and a fully immersive landscape – the chance to experience Cornus in a real and natural space.
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Since 1948, AIPH has united horticultural producers in an international community that thrives to this day. Much has changed in that time. Technologies advanced, cities rose from the ground and we have become more connected than ever. As a result, our essential bond with nature has been weakened. AIPH strives to reignite and uphold an appreciation of plants that we believe is a basic human instinct. We support the work of grower associations globally and together we champion a prosperous industry, growing plants that enhance lives, advance societies and sustain our planet, for this generation and the next. AIPH is committed to being the ‘world’s champion for the power of plants’. The LANDSCAPE Show provides access to the latest ideas and products for greening our environments and is an event that AIPH is proud to support.
Crafting a dramatic and immersive experience is paramount and they want there to be a sense of adventure and mystery. The experience will be akin to exploring an untouched landscape, where the lie of the land and visual cues from nature will gently nudge journeys towards key experiences and atmospheric changes. Beyond the visitor’s experience, the benefits to local and wider wildlife are at the forefront of their design thinking. Ongoing management techniques over the coming decades will focus on increasing the biodiversity of the site and improving soil health. Join Harry at The LANDSCAPE Show where he will be “Celebrating the New Environmental Generation” with London College of Garden Design.
G RE EN F IX Greenfix is proud to have been able to supply several erosion control and soil stabilisation products to the new Mayfield Park in Manchester. The newly created park is Manchester’s first city centre public park which will span 6.5 acres of formally industrial land. The historic site will see the development of parkland and floodable wetland alongside retail and residential space. The park has been designed to encourage public engagement while also boosting the local biodiversity, with this in mind products were selected that will enhance the landscape to create a usable space while being environmentally conscious. Greenfix’s Geoweb® Slope Protection System has been used to create a vegetated, sloping terrace area where visitors will be able to sit and watch over the nearby
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N ATU R AL STONE INDUSTR Y TR AINING G R OU P
The NSITG, Natural Stone Industry Training Group is the principal source of information about careers, training, development and skills in the Natural Stone Industry. It ensures that high standards are set and maintained, that appropriate training is available and it covers all aspects of the industry including quarrying, stonemasonry, banker masonry, stone and floor fixing, hard landscaping, façade cleaning and restoration, design, conservation and contracting.
playfields. The unique 300mm deep geocell was selected to meet the required depth of topsoil as specified by the landscape architects. Once the Geoweb cells were filled the topsoil was seeded with high-spec grass seed to create a fully vegetated finish. In areas that required additional protection Greenfix GeoJute™, 100% Jute Erosion Control Mesh was used over the topsoil to protect against surface erosion. The biodegradable mesh aids establishment as it protects newly sown seeds during germination and over time the product will biodegrade adding nutrients into the soil to further assist the vegetation. For further information or design assistance talk to the Greenfix team at The LANDSCAPE Show in September at the NEC.
The NSITG, which operates on behalf of everyone in the natural stone industry has six key aims: • To promote the natural stone industry as a rewarding career opportunity. • To increase the number of people participating in existing sector training and formal qualification options. • To develop new training and qualification provision where required. • To make it as easy as possible for employers to engage with employee skills development. • To increase the penetration of CSCS Cards. • To celebrate, nurture and promote the talent within the industry. NSITG is proud to partner The LANDSCAPE Show as the premier event for the whole sector to come together to share best practice and latest cutting-edge ideas.
NC C S TREETSCA P E State of the Art in Urban Paving Re-pointing. It’s a Tough Job - Do it Right Once – Not Every Year! Repointing urban granite sett paving that is heavily exposed and frequently trafficked, was always a difficult and thankless task for all involved. However, inspections were made during 2021 of Local Authority & Commercial urban repointing projects using GftK’s vdw 850 system from NCC Streetscape, which are now almost 15 years old (Newark Market Square), 13 & 12 years old (Hitchen Market Square & Church Road respectively), and 8 years old (Norwich City Centre & the Arc Commercial Development, Bury St. Edmunds). These all showed the sett paved surfaces to be not only sound, but looking good, in great condition and ready for many more years of service to come.
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In all these busy public spaces, the previous pointing and repointing materials had failed, and usually their breakdown was significant within just a year or two in these demanding environments, including direct weathering with frequent vehicular traffic, multiple heavy duty truck loadings, extensive de-icing salt usage in winter, plus spillages of ‘all-sorts’, requiring frequent
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Women In Natural Stone (WINS) has been established to provide networking and support for women in the stone industry and wider architectural and construction sectors. WINS is the latest initiative from the Stone Federation, the trade association for natural stone sector in the UK. As well as supporting those within the industry, the group also aims to encourage the next generation of women into construction, and as numbers grow, WINS will be able to establish a system of mentoring. We’re delighted to be exhibiting at The LANDSCAPE Show again and are looking forward to being part of the ‘Women in the Industry’ day at the event. We look forward to connecting with landscape designers, architects and natural stone companies and spreading the word on the networking and support opportunities that WINS offers. There are so many fantastic women within our industry, and we can’t wait to meet you all!
jet-washing and mechanical street cleaning. However, this was and is all no problem for the unique GftK vdw 850 paving joint system, and these projects were also completed on time and on budget, because work could continue, even in cold, and / or wet weather, without delay. These projects all clearly demonstrate GftK is the ideal solution for Local Authorities and Developers, with their professional teams, to cost effectively refurbish and repoint natural stone paving setts on urban roads and other exposed public spaces. Expensive annual repointing works was no longer required, meaning the real-time cost savings for the authorities have been and continue to be significant – not to mention savings due to the lack of paving related claims! Visit the NCC Streetscape team at LANDSCAPE in September and put GftK in your paving refurbishment and repointing to make ongoing savings in your budgets.
R ACHEL BA I L E Y - RA C H EL B AI LEY GA RD E N D E S IG N Rachel runs an award-winning design practice in Scotland that aims to create plant-filled gardens, which are good for people and wildlife, and that aims to have a low environmental impact. One of their current projects is a garden for an office building in Stirling. The central quadrangle will be a plant-filled space that will offer a refuge for both the employees during work breaks and also for wildlife. As part of the project, they are investigating the carbon footprint of the project and how much carbon can be sequestered over a set period of time taking into account all the materials, the build and the ongoing aftercare required. They are also looking at the connectivity of the site with the surrounding landscape.
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A couple of domestic gardens that they are also working on are both focused on having a low environmental impact. These gardens will be reusing paving, are predominantly built from renewable materials (ie, timber) and will be heavily planted - so good for improving biodiversity and permeability, sequestering carbon, and improving the soil.
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The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is a dynamic, forwardthinking and inclusive global membership qualifying body for Architectural Technology. It represents those practising and studying within the discipline and profession. CIAT qualifies Chartered Architectural Technologists, MCIAT. Architectural Technology is the technology of architecture; a creative, innovative design discipline rooted in science and engineering. Chartered Architectural Technologists are qualified to offer design services and manage projects from inception to completion. They global membership of c.10,000. CIAT is pleased to support The LANDSCAPE Show. Its members work within inclusive environments creating a variety of landscapes for a range of communities.
The aim is to create gardens that are truly sustainable: ones that do not destroy the environment just to make a garden. Rachel believes that to do this, the aesthetic of gardens needs to change; they need to become plantfocused. Rachel is a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers (MSGD), a design member of the Association of Professional Landscapers (MAPL), and is the sustainability office. Register to visit The LANDSCAPE Show and join Rachel who will be hosting an SGD seminar session on “Sustainability in Garden Design”.
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DE S I G N For Vanessa Hoch and Rachel Pocock at VaRa, garden design is all about creating outdoor spaces to enjoy, and views to take in all year round. Their clients’ existing garden in Cuffley, Hertfordshire, was built on a steep incline, with little to no flat areas for dining or relaxing. So VaRa set about redesigning the space to replace their sloped lawn with generous platforms and stone steps, all retained by Corten and copper slate cladding, and surrounded by lush planting, to lead you gently through the garden with lots of spaces to stop along the way. A cedar-clad studio at the top of the garden provides an all-weather space from which to relax and enjoy the new view; planting gives year-round interest, texture and colour, with some lovely highlights for each season, from spring right through to winter. Ambient lighting provides a lovely glow, highlighting structural trees and sculptures, as well as inviting you through the space, whilst two water features - one at the top and one at the bottom of the
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garden - provide a lovely soothing sound to be enjoyed wherever you are in the garden. Finally, they installed a striking, specially commissioned sculpture to give punctuation to this urban oasis. The team revisit this garden regularly to see how the space has grown into itself. In fact, on their last visit they met with Alan Titchmarsh who was filming his ‘Love Your Garden’ series. VaRa have recently undertaken some more work with their clients as gardens are constantly (but not consistently!) growing. Register to visit The LANDSCAPE Show to listen to the VaRa team “Celebrating the New Wellbeing Generation” with London College of Garden Design.
S EC OND LI F E P RO DUCTS WAL ES To commemorate the Queens Platinum Jubilee, Second Life Products Wales are delighted to launch their limited-edition Jubilee Range of furniture items. The range is made up of a Picnic Table, Sloper Bench, Edge Bench, and planter – each made in the jubilee colours. These items can all be customised to include the name of your organisation, school, parish council etc. They can also offer the Jubilee Royal Emblem as an addition to complete celebratory feel. All their Jubilee furniture is made from recycled plastic, for a more sustainable, durable and weatherproof street party essential. As with all their furniture, these items will never rot or require any maintenance meaning that they we still be looking great in another 75 years! Meet the team and find out more at The LANDSCAPE Show in September at the NEC, Birmingham.
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T H E G A RD ENERS G UI LD Unique services specifically for gardeners! The Gardeners Guild has been supporting gardeners for nearly 16 years. During this time, they have been developing services that are of specific benefit to selfemployed gardeners. Many (not all) gardeners worry about having enough winter income. This year, The Gardeners Guild have been testing a ‘winter’ advertising campaign where up to 5% of their annual turnover was spent on Google adverts to promote our ‘Find a Gardener’ service. The campaign ran during the months of November, December, January, February and March 2021/2022. Gardeners comment that a customer they find in the winter is often a good customer - being interested in all year round garden maintenance. Our hope is that our winter advertising campaign will also educate people about the fact that gardening doesn’t stop in winter. As well as creating an extra 3000 website visitors for their over 800 members, they also gained some valuable data about the type of person looking for a gardener to help improve the campaign next year. Maximising your winter income is the easiest way to increase your annual income without having to burn yourself-out during the busy growing season. Also, winter weather seems to be increasingly mild. More services are being added! Come and meet The Gardeners Guild at The LANDSCAPE Show so that they can answer any questions you may have about membership or a career in horticulture as a selfemployed gardener. Gary Edwards will also be hosting a seminar session sharing valuable tips on “The Advancement in Landscape Consultancy”. Register to visit for free at www.landscapeshow.co.uk
Plant Heritage conserves the diversity of our garden plants. We have a rich horticultural history, but this history doesn’t maintain itself. We aim to conserve and safeguard our horticultural heritage by keeping living examples of garden plants in the National Plant Collections® scheme. There are now over 690 National Plant Collections, created and curated by individuals or organisations who are passionate about protecting the diversity of our rich flora. Plant Heritage has partnered with LANDSCAPE as the National Plant Collections form the backbone of garden plant diversity in the UK. They give choice and expertise to gardeners, designers and nurseries. Collections can also be housed in a variety of settings, both outdoors and in, and we are always seeking new people and places to develop collections, to keep this diversity safe for the future.
ASSOCI ATI O N O F PRO F ES S I O N A L LAN DS CAP E R S
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) accredits companies who design, build and maintain gardens throughout the UK against a strict inspection process. This ensures that we can promote our members to the public knowing they will offer a professional service to the best of our ability. Whilst this is a great resource for the public, we also spend a great deal of time in establishing ways we can support our members. This may be through business advice, training, guidance with policy or sometimes simply signposting the right place to go for information. The process to join is rigorous. It encompasses all categories which include Landscaper, Designer and Professional Gardener. The APL is the only landscaping and gardening scheme operator of Trustmark. Throughout 2021 and the start of 2022 The APL have been creating a series of construction guidance information. This is free to download for members and non-members and will eventually create a valuable resource for the whole industry. Our partnered training centres and own apprenticeship also provide a great platform for young aspiring individuals interested in this industry to shine. Garden designers, landscapers and professional gardeners all visit The LANDSCAPE Show, and the APL believe it is a vitally important event in the landscaping calendar to support and take part in. Networking with industry peers is a great way to share information and promote the benefits of APL membership so it would be foolish to miss out!
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GARDEN DESIGN TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS Find out more about our inspirational training at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, RHS Garden Wisley and online. Our Diploma and Professional Development programmes are available online in real-time classes as well as at our home in Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. In 2022 we also have short courses for professionals and garden enthusiasts at RHS Wisley Garden, Denmans Garden and online. Visit our website lcgd.org.uk to hear how our students are creating successful garden design careers and discover an ever-changing range of courses for the garden enthusiast.
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