Landscape Preview September 2017

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Landscape I T ’S I N DO O R S M E E TS O UT DO O R S

Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 September 2017 Battersea Park, London

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Landscape LANDSCAPE - the UK’s premier event for the industry returns to Battersea Park in central London on the 19th & 20th of September 2017.

This year the show is even bigger and better than before with more exhibitors and more speakers. This year’s event promises to bring even more people together at the industry’s annual meeting place.

This preview magazine has been created in order to give you a small taste of what you can see at the show. This edition features some of the amazing speakers and some of the incredible exhibitors themselves.

Don’t forget to register for your free tickets to attend the show and have the opportunity to listen to the ever popular CPD accredited Seminar Programme during your time there.

Simply visit www.landscapeshow.co.uk.

I hope this edition is useful and I look forward to seeing you this month at the show in Battersea Park With my very best wishes,

Jeremy Storey-Walker Event Director

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Kate Gould Gardens

Kate Gould has given lots of advice over the years on how to design a small garden and she shows us how to do exactly that, in this gorgeous example of a courtyard garden.

This city courtyard is a small garden at the rear of a terraced house; it leads off the kitchen/diner and is required for full time family use year round. The clients needed space for their two young boys to play, so artificial grass will be used yearly. This also removed the need for a lawn mower which would have had to be stored, saving them space.

The scheme included a full sized barbecue and space for relaxed adult entertainment in the evenings. The planting was light and pretty with a percentage of evergreen planting, as well as a green wall and lots of exterior lighting to make the garden useful and attractive all year.

Powder coated planters were used to create raised beds around the artificial lawn, antiqued mirrors reflect the planting and bounce the light around making the garden feel much larger than its actual size, while overhead festoon lighting creates drama at night.

Come listen to Kate’s seminar session at the LANDSCAPE show this September at Battersea Park, by registering for your free ticket at www.landscapeshow.co.uk.

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AIPH

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 world for the future.

For further details visit www.aiph.org

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Architectural Plants Ltd

Architectural Plants specialise in plants that are shapely and exotic, a mixture of Japanese and European topiary, hardy palms, bananas, bamboos, plants for screening and a range of rare evergreen trees.

The Architectural Plants nursery showcases their extensive range of plants across 8 polytunnels and 8 acres of outdoor displays.

Everything is clearly visible and labeled by using their famed ‘traffic light hardiness system’.

They do not like waste at Architectural Plants so they have put in place a ‘Pot Recycling Scheme’. Not only is this beneficial for the environment but it will also benefit you as you can earn money back for each pot returned to them. They can pick up your old undamaged Architectural Plants pots or you can bring them into the nursery on your next visit and they will give you a voucher. The more pots you return, the more vouchers you’ll get to spend with them.

They have also increased their trade discount to 30% to support their growing trade customers and their specialist home grown stock remains at 20%. They offer free educational tours of the nursery to trade customers and their clients.

To speak to them about their range visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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APL

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) comprises accredited landscape companies who design, build and maintain gardens throughout the UK. The rigorous inspection process to join is the toughest within the industry. Along with the initial inspection, each member is inspected annually to ensure each member has up to date insurances, complies with health and safety law and their quality of work is to the highest possible. The APL is the only landscaping scheme operator of Trustmark, a Government endorsed initiative that promotes professional trades to consumers.

Over 330 APL members and representatives from across the landscaping industry came together for the APL Awards held at The Brewery in London in March where the work of members was celebrated in style. Many congratulations to all those award winners. It is not too late to enter this the 2018 Awards as the deadline has been extended to the end of May 2017. Don’t miss out on this opportunity and find out more at www.aplawards.co.uk APL are once again looking forward to being part of the LANDSCAPE Show in September and seeing you there to discuss how you can become part of the APL Community.

For further information please visit www.landscaper.org.uk.

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Europlanters LTD If you love the shabby chic look then you’ll love Europlanters new fusion of stainless steel frames with distressed timber. These new planters give an eclectic feel with vintage and contemporary styles.

The rustic beach hut style planter was inspired by the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay in South Africa and is also available in a variety of other colours. ‘There is something special about these wooden planters’, said John Wilkes Director of Europlanters. They are lined with GRP to ensure that soil and compost do not rot the timber from the inside and the timber is treated on the outside making it suitable for both interior and exterior use.

Europlanters are British manufacturers of quality planters and street furniture used in many prestigious projects all over the UK and beyond. The marketing department is very busy at the moment preparing a new brochure and portfolio which will be out just in time for the LANDSCAPE show. The shabby chic planter is just one of the many planters in their exciting new range, along with various new GRP planters and street furniture styles.

Make sure you come along to see them to find out more at LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Arboricultural Association

Haecksler Trees have been a vital part of our culture since the dawn of time, providing warmth and shelter, it’s no wonder we have a deep connection with them, even the presence of a few trees in an urban environment can have a soothing effect on the soul.

Haecksler truly love their trees but when they get too big they need to be controlled, in environments with limited access they can pose a real problem.

Haecksler and Skarper both have effective professional compact wood chippers which can get pretty much anywhere. Imagine for example, a huge pile of felled branches in a back garden 100 metres down a narrow access way with a 90 degree turn into a garden gate.

As the leading voice on all matters arboricultural in the UK, the AA provides a home and membership for all those employed within the sector; championing the sustainable management of trees in places where people live work and play – for the benefit of society.

We provide the standards, training, support and recognition that put our members - in the UK and overseas - at the peak of their profession.

We support the LANDSCAPE Show as we strongly believe in collaborating with our partner organisations as part of our vision.

The LANDSCAPE Show are also an important member of the All Party Parliamentary Group, helping us to lobby MPs to recognise the importance of our industries.

We look forward to meeting members and possible new members at this years event.

The smart way is to take your Haecksler or Skarper chipper down the alleyway through the gate and right to the job. Turn that big pile of branches into a small pile of chips and spray them directly into wheelie bins then take them away (except of course if the customer wants them for their borders, saving you another job!)

These amazing chippers will chip branches up to 90mm or 3 ½ inches diameter and process wood so quickly you have to see it to believe it. Anything that’s too big to go through a Haecksler is basically firewood.

No more trips to the dump, no more trailer loads of branches to sort out, these machines can seriously change your life at work.

Come see their range of wood chippers at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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The importance of

Pineapples Discovered by Christopher Columbus on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe in 1493, pineapples became a rare delicacy in Europe, with associations of power, wealth, and hospitality. Architects, artisans and craftsmen adopted the pineapple as a motif, sculpting it into gateposts, railings, weather vanes and door lintels.

The ability of a hostess to have a pineapple adorn her dining table for an important event said as much about her rank in society as it did about her ingenuity. These beautiful fruits were in such high demand, but so hard to get, that colonial confectioners would often rent them to households by the day. Later, the same fruit was sold to other, more affluent clients who actually ate it.

While fruits in general - fresh, dried, candied and jellied, were in great demand, the pineapple was the true celebrity.

Its rarity, expense, and striking beauty made it the ultimate exotic fruit. Visitors confronted with pineapple-topped food displays felt particularly honoured by a hostess who obviously spared no expense to ensure her guests’ dining pleasure. In this manner, the image of the pineapple came to express the sense of hospitality characteristic of gracious home gatherings.

The most famous example of the pineapple craze would be the Dunmore Pineapple in Scotland. The 14m high folly is said to be one of the most bizarre buildings in Scotland. The elaborate garden retreat was used, among other things, to grow pineapples.

The plant was more commonly referenced on a smaller scale, such as through finials on staircases and gate posts, to welcome guests as an expression of hospitality and to give them an indication of the luxury that they could expect to encounter.

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Gordon Low Products Ltd These lovely curved structures are lily ponds built into a terrace in a garden. Firestone EPDM which was to be fully adhered using Firestone Bonding Adhesive was chosen, and then Splice Tape and Quick Prime Plus joined the liners together. The Form Flash was applied to the detailed work and provided a fully water tight seal throughout.

The pools had to be connected so that their water quality was consistent thereby making sure they didn’t turn into different colours or behave differently. The flexibility of the EPDM liner and accessories made this intricate job easy with a clean and unobtrusive finish.

This is just one example of some of the beautiful ponds that Gordon Low have been involved with; they’ve been supplying pond, lake and reservoir liners to the trade for more than forty years. They are one of the UK’s leading distributors of SealEco EPDM and Firestone PondGard, they can supply sheets in one section up to 1800m2 and can also create the most intricate of tailor made liners.

To see more of their designs and products come see their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Wonderwall

Make your garden or living space the best room in your home with Wonderwall vertical wall planters.

This summer has seen some great displays from the two owners Richard Mckeever and Simon Fitton, with being part of the award winning HTA show Garden at the Royal Chelsea Flower show 2017.

The displays were to show people that you don’t only need to build a full vertical wall on a side of a house, you can also grow your own fruits and herbs, even on the side of a garden shed. Strawberry plants cascaded down one side of the shed, whilst the other was filled with a variety of herbs, showing that you can create a wall for growing all your favourite edibles.

Vertical gardening has never been so easy and is a great way of creating some amazing environments from balcony displays, full walls and fences in your garden to an internal display, the uses are endless.

Landscapers and designers have found the planters the simplest to build and most reliable to use. Traditionally vertical planters have been designed to be a complete modular install with plants already planted however, Wonderwall planters are completely different.

With Wonderwall planters you can either bed in soil and grow within the planter or simply place up to 13cm pots directly into one of the three inserts.

The system has been designed so that should a summer display be planted and then perish at the end of a season, the pots can be simply removed with little effort and another season of plants can replace them.

Come visit their stand and find out more about vertical planters at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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BALI

Founded in 1972, The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is the UK’s leading Trade Association for landscaping professionals; promoting, supporting and inspiring over 850 fully Registered organisations and individuals, including Contractors, Designers and Affiliate members. Working across over 50+ disciplines, including hard and soft landscaping, irrigation, playground installation, green roof, living walls and design facility, BALI members are vetted against the highest standards of excellence.

BALI members have been transforming domestic and commercial landscapes for over 45 years, deploying the very best skills and the latest products and materials to deliver projects that not only renovate spaces but also inspire future generations to enjoy the rich and diverse landscapes around them.

BALI is delighted to be returning to LANDSCAPE 2017 on Stand G55 and is currently planning this year’s stand and speaker programme by working closely with the organisers. BALI’s Marketing and Communications Manager Darren Taylor, alongside Sales Officer Carly Button, are looking forward to meeting and supporting BALI’s Registered Affiliate members who will be exhibiting at the September show, and, promoting the Association to prospective Affiliate organisations and Garden Designers who attend the event, looking for inspiration and those all-important industry connections and project leads.

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LATIN SQUARES Light is magical, it sets the scene and creates the mood. It also draws attention to detail and diffuses a landscape.

For one man, it is his life. In 1985 Davide Groppi was working as a mechanical designer, based in Italy, he can’t explain why he made the decision to start making lamps.

“I don’t know why… but certainly the lamps gave me the opportunity to express my personality and to do something real.” His first workshop was very small, in the centre of Piacenza, a town of about 100,000, with many historical palaces situated in splendid gardens.

Like many artists who make things because they are inexplicably compelled to do so, he persevered. In 1994, his work was recognised by Maddalena de Padova, an Italian entrepreneur and founder of the furniture company De Padova. She is noted for her ability to spot brilliant designs.

Some of the world’s most prestigious chefs have chosen Davide Groppi’s lights for their restaurants: Massimo Bottura, Massimiliano Alajmo, Moreno Cedroni and Giancarlo Perbellini. His table lighting is particularly adept at highlighting the detail of carefully prepared and presented food.

Visit Latin Squares at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park and experience some of Davide Groppi’s work.

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CIH

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture is open to any professional within the horticultural industry, from those at the beginning of their education or career, to those already well established within the field. We are the professional voice for horticulture, uniting a growing profession.

GRAHAM HEELEY STUDIOS LTD Graham Heeley created a pig to create a charming quirky presence in the grounds of a beautifully designed and maintained garden in Surrey. He sits on a patio looking towards the main house, he is life size and commands a demanding presence in the locality to any passer-by, but also shares the area with a number of other sculpted animals.

The inspiration at the beginning was to produce a large beast with a slightly clumsy and lazy nature. ‘Winston’ was the first of an on-going series of animals, which make up a set of familiar creatures that occupy our psyche to a certain extent. They have achieved an amount of admiration and also gentle loathing for their habits, to which we sometimes subconsciously confer human attributes.

CIH provides the opportunity to associate with colleagues through technical and social gatherings, through its publications and on its website. Membership of the Institute provides a unifying force that draws together horticulturists who may be pursuing very different career paths and ‘uniting a growing profession’.

We also support Grow Careers, an initiative set up to help bring young horticulturists into the industry by helping them explore the options available to them. Our mission is to both increase the number of new entrants into the sector, and inform progression and diversification of careers within the industry.

We will be returning to the LANDSCAPE Show this year to take advantage of the networking opportunities with other organisations. The various lectures and seminars have proven to be insightful and informative and with such a varied audience of visitors the event is like no other.

To see more of Graham’s sculpture range he will showcasing at the LANDSCAPE show, make sure you come to see him this September in Battersea Park.

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atech sas

Atech sas is a designer and an innovator manufacturer of vegetal street furniture and have been for 31 years. They offer a global service perfectly adapted to everyone’s project. They employ many skills like technical study, TIG welding, laser cut, roll-bending, boiler making, surface treatment, assembly, wiring and so on.

They work with steel, corten steel, aluminium, stainless steel, polyethylene hd and enamel. Enamel is a natural composite, born from the combination of metal and glass plus the result of the fusion of the vitrified layer on a metal support (enamelled sheet). The enamelling is carried out in 2 phases, a first layer is applied to the support, ensuring its perfect anti-corrosion protection after baking at 820°C. Then a second layer of cover enriched with mineral metal oxides and baked at 780°C gives the enamel its unalterable colours. Each colour is applied separately before baking at 760°C. What are the advantages? Antitag, unalterable, non-flammable, easy to clean, colour stability, 100% recyclable and insensitive to UV rays.

They are a major innovator and manufacturer in urban vegetal environment, atech offers complete street furniture ranges like planters, big colourful pots, benches, seats, bins, bollards, landscape features in custom colours and bespoke sizes.

To view all their range and ask them any questions, come visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea park.

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The Gardeners Guild The Gardeners Guild is a national trade network for professionally qualified gardeners. With over 500 active, qualified members we have grown to become one of the largest paid member groups in professional horticulture since we started 10 years ago.

The Gardeners Guild is pleased to exhibit at the LANDSCAPE Show for the 4th consecutive year.

We encourage our members to attend this trade show as part of their continual professional development. It will help them keep up-to-date with industry trends and new developments. It is also a great venue for us to meet our members and for our members to meet each other. Gardening is hard work, Battersea Park is a great venue for a well-earned day off from normal activities to attend the trade exhibition for our industry.

Professionals will benefit from the ever increasing range of industry speakers and have a unique opportunity to network. It is not unusual for our members to be on first name terms with the CEO of large suppliers as a result of meeting them at LANDSCAPE. As well as speakers and exhibitors, visitors will benefit from networking with other professionals they meet.

We look forward to seeing all the familiar faces of our industry colleagues at LANDSCAPE 2017! We will also be happy to talk to anyone who is considering garden maintenance as their career.

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LEWIS QUARRIES LEWIS QUARRIES, suppliers of the finest Purbeck limestone, has introduced Purbeck Bank Retention Blocks to their extensive range of products for building and landscaping.

The unique parallel bedding planes of Purbeck make it an ideal stone for creating retaining walls as it is easier to lay and create vertical faces than some other stones.

These bank retention blocks come into their own particularly when creating a scheme, which incorporate different levels in order to maximise available space. When increased load bearing capacity is required, reinforced rods set in resin should be used to link blocks and concrete foundations, forming a secure and robust barrier.

An alternative is dry laying the retaining blocks by virtue of their even planes, which naturally provides not just a level surface but also a ‘plantable wall’ making use of the gaps between the blocks for additional planting space.

Where required, Bank Retention Blocks can be supplied predrilled with holes for easy installation using traditional Lewis Pin lifting. To complement Purbeck bank retention blocks LEWIS QUARRIES also has a range of structural landscape products including rockery stone and landscape boulders.

For more details come and meet the team on their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Isabel Coulton Sculpture

Isabel Coulton Sculpture will be exhibiting in a month’s time at the 2017 LANDSCAPE show. Isabel has highly individual sculptures, perfect for both indoor and outdoor environments. She is comfortable working finely with a chisel or boldly with a chainsaw.

“On my stand I will have a portfolio of previous works for you to sift through, as well as a selection of new works. I am happy to work to commission and have many pieces of mine sitting happily in public spaces.”

Living in Devon, Isabel comes across many interesting natural objects, which become beautiful features in town and country homes, whether indoors or in the garden.

The piece, ‘Driftwood Form’ was found on the tide line at Bigbury bay, and its unique character and form is brought out by Isabel.

Working with the freedom of a chainsaw, she is able to give a certain movement and grace to an otherwise static piece. She then waxes and polishes parts of the wood grain so it is shown to its best advantage. Left raw in the centre, the juxtaposition of worked and unworked wood is pleasing. It has a knot from a large tree and the bark still being a part of it, this piece endlessly draws the eye around it, giving great pleasure to the onlooker.

Visit Isabel on her stand and have a chat about what might be possible for you at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Garden Media Guild The Garden Media Guild is the UK’s professional body for garden writers, authors, photographers, broadcasters, editors and allied trades.

ASTRO BOYZ TAYLOR FORD DESIGNS ASTRO BOYZ were established during the spring of 2015, designing and creating beautiful, functional gardens and patios providing venues and events with stunning astro artificial grass landscapes and features.

During September 2016, they were asked if they could design and supply an astro artificial grass deckchair for a corporate customer, as a gift, without hesitation, they said yes of course (even though they had little idea how this would work best, or even look) After 2 weeks, they contacted the customer to say your deckchair was ready and she was delighted, as were ASTRO BOYZ. In fact, she was so delighted; she placed an additional order for 4 more deckchairs.

They have since that time, gone on to create and design a variety of bespoke astro grass furniture designs. This includes sofas, tables, chairs, stools, podiums, deckchairs and various unique designs.

Their most recent project for the University of Reading where there brief was to design and supply various pieces of astro grass furniture for their “Sustainability Showcase Event”.

ASTRO BOYZ, are forming a sister company TAYLOR FORD which will head up their astro artificial grass furniture projects, as well as provide other high end and bespoke design services.

To speak to ASTRO BOYZ about their products and find out more about their sister company, come to LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

Join our network of friendly creatives and keep up to date with events in the world of horticultural media, operate more efficiently and profitably, and develop your work through our programme of training, workshops, garden visits and events, including our prestigious annual Awards Lunch. Held every year at the Savoy Hotel, it rewards the finest achievements in the field of horticultural communications. Probationer members looking to get a foothold in horticultural media are welcome to join and take part in all of our events; each probationer is paired with a mentor to help them navigate their new career. We also reach out to horticultural colleges to raise awareness of careers in communication among their students.

With 400+ members the Garden Media Guild offers the horticultural industry one-stop access to the UK’s top gardening communicators and opinion formers. Our members’ work appears in all of the UK’s national, specialist, local and lifestyle magazines and newspapers. They are behind some of gardening media’s biggest digital platforms and have wide-ranging social media reach. Their work is published in the UK’s best-selling gardening books. They appear on television and broadcast on national and local radio. Reach them through our quarterly magazine, monthly newsletter or mail-outs or promote your brand at the Awards Lunch.

The Garden Media Guild is a proud supporter of the LANDSCAPE Show with their chairman Clare Fogett joining this year’s seminar programme as part of the New Starters Conference on Wednesday 20th September.

Find out more at www.gardenmediaguild.co.uk

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ELEMENTI FIRES ELEMENTI FIRES has a unique range of rustic and contemporary gas fire pits that are perfect for bringing you comfort during your evening entertainment. Their fire pits are lightweight and easy to manoeuvre due to the eco stone that they are made from.

The creative design of an ELEMENTI FIRES pit serves as a table and a feature piece for your patio or decking. A source of gas will be required, either LPG or natural gas and each fire pit will be manufactured to 1 type of gas.

Most of the fire pits come with a matching cover made from the same colour and material to disguise the free standing gas bottle. Elementi ranges are easy to use with a simple battery ignition, similar to a gas BBQ. Included in the price is a lava rock and a fitted weather proof canvas cover.

ELEMENTI FIRES has 3 branches across the UK in Oxford, Devon and South Wales.

To see more of their range and ask them any questions, make sure you pop by to their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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GLDA

The Garden and Landscape Designers Association (GLDA) is synonymous with professional garden design and is currently celebrating 20 years since its foundation.

The association represents some of Ireland’s leading garden and landscape designers in Ireland, and its growing membership provides a wide range of services nationwide.

Through its on-going training opportunities in various aspects of design, its practical workshops and field trips, its intelligence gathering network, and most publicly, its highly acclaimed annual international design seminar, the GLDA disseminates new information on methods, techniques and current best practice in landscape design and horticulture, and has created a new demand for improved quality and increased availability of a much wider and more interesting selection of plants.

The GLDA has set standards for its members which allow them to stand out from the crowd. In addition, in a profession that can be quite insular, it allows the pooling of ideas and knowledge and a valuable social network. As part of this ever expanding network we are delighted to be involved with the LANDSCAPE Show where we can connect with a wider audience and showcase our design skills.

Patricia Tyrrell MGLDA GLDA Chairman

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Free to attend

ROOM 5

ROOM 4

ROOM 3

ROOM 2

ROOM 1

10:30

Seminar Sessions 11:45

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A1 10:30 - 11:15 Charlotte Rowe - Charlotte Rowe Garden Design

B1 11:45 - 12:30 Benjamin William Pope - The Working Garden

C1 13:00 - 13:45 Kate Gould - Kate Gould Gardens

Water and Light in Town Gardens

Gardening to Save Time

Successful Small Spaces

A2 10:30 - 11:15 Will Williams - Will Williams Garden Design, Tom Simpson - Tom Simpson Garden Design, Rachel Reynolds - Reynolds Design

B2 11:45 - 12:30 Nina Baxter - Nina Baxter Garden Design & Jo Thompson - Jo Thompson Landscape Garden Design

LCGD – What Happened Next? Developing Careers After Graduation - Hosted by Andrew Fisher Tomlin

LCGD – What Happened Next? Show Planting For Success

C2 13:00 - 13:45 Andrew Fisher Tomlin - Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer, Guy Watts - Architectural Plants Sarah Wilson - Simply Garden Jack Dunckley - Jack Dunckley Garden Design

A3 10:30 - 11:15 Roger Platts - Roger Platts Garden Design & Nurseries

B3 11:45 - 12:30 Debbie Caroll - Step Change Design

C3 13:00 - 13:45 Jane Duncan - RIBA

Do We Always Do Good? Exploring the ‘Hidden Dangers’ in Designing Gardens for Care Settings

Architecture & Landscapes

A4 10:30 - 11:15 Sarah Collicott - Artscape Management, Ciara Hanson & Neil Matthew - Gillespies

B4 11:45 - 12:30 Chris Young & Ian Reynolds - RHS Media & Sally Nex - Freelance Writer

C4 13:00 - 13:45 Mark Lane - Mark Lane Designs & Cate Russell - Pilgrims Hospices

Choosing or Commissioning Relevant Artwork For Exterior Spaces

Talking to Different Audiences – What’s The Trick?

Pilgrims Hospices: Mindfulness and the Role of the Landscape Designer

A5 10:30 - 11:30 Phillipa O’Brien - Society of Garden Designers SGD Adjudication Clinics

LCGD – What Happened Next? Developing a Successful Business Beyond Just Garden Design

Tuesday September 19th 14:15

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D1 14:15 - 15:00 Tish Potter - Tish Potter Garden Design

E1 15:30 - 16:15 Faith Ramsay - My Country Garden

F1 16:30 - 17:15 Sue Illman - Illman Young Landscape Design

The Garden Set – Pure Theatre. From Film and Theatre Sets to the Chelsea Flower Show: Creating Specific Atmospheres in Dramatic Gardens

How Garden Design and Therapeutic Horticulture Can Help with Mental Health

Urban SuDs - How to Integrate Them

D2 14:15 - 15:00 Dr. Nigel Dunnett - University of Sheffield

E2 15:30 - 16:15 Peter Eustance - Symphonic Gardens

F2 16:30 - 17:15 Nick Mattingley - RHS

Low-Input, High-Impact Planting: Challenges and Opportunities for Exciting, Dynamic, Long Season and Sustainable Urban Planting.

The Acoustic Landscape

Nature Abhors

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D3 14:15 - 15:00 Yetunde Abdul - BRE Implementing BREEAM UKs Strategic Ecology Framework (SEF), Championing an Integrated Approach & a Cross Sectorial Approach

E3 15:30 - 16:15 Ann-Marie Powell - Ann-Marie Powell Gardens Charlotte Rowe - Charlotte Rowe Garden Design Kate Gould - Kate Gould Gardens Sally Court - CGD Landscape Design

F3 16:30 - 17:15 Mark Davy - Future City The Rise of “A Gallery Without Walls”

How to Make it as a Woman in the Industry

D4 14:15 - 15:00 Mark Ridler - BDP

E4 15:30 - 16:15 Annika Zetterman - Zetterman Garden Design

F4 16:30 - 17:15 Charlie Bloom - Charlie Bloom’s Garden Designs

Lighting Futures

The Timelessness of Nordic Gardens

Renovating, Designing & Implementing Borders

E5 15:00 - 17:00 Peter Murray - New London Architecture, Neil Porter - Gustafson Porter & Bowman, Matthew Short - Martha Schwartz Partners, Merrick Denton-Thompson - Landscape Institute, Andrew Fisher Tomlin - Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer, Jane Duncan - RIBA Architects of the Urban World

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Seminar Sessions 11:45

G1 10:30 - 11:15 Ian Major & Gordon Hines - Stone Federation

H1 11:45 - 12:30 Stephanie Mahon - Garden Design Journal

J1 13:00 - 13:45 Philippa O’Brien - SGD

Selecting the Correct Stone for the Landscape

How Not to Get Your Gardens Published

Planting for Bees and Other Pollinators

G2 10:30 - 11:15 Naomi Ferret-Cohen - Naomi Ferrett-Cohen Garden Design, Jane Finlay - Jane Finlay Garden Designs & Victoria Chesterfield - Victoria Chesterfield Garden Design

H2 11:45 - 12:30 Pilar Medrano-Dell - The Roof Gardens

J2 13:00 - 13:45 Andrew Fisher Tomln - Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer, Kate Gould - Kate Gould Gardens Guy Watts - Architectural Plants & Graham Bodle - Walker’s Nurseries

LCGD – What Happened Next? Successful Aftercare for Great Garden Designs

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LCGD – What Happened Next? Developing Careers After Graduation - Hosted by Andrew Fisher Tomlin

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LCGD – What Happened Next? Developing a Successful Business Beyond Just Garden Design

G3 10:30 - 11:15 Sophie Leguil - Plant Heritage

H3 11:45 - 12:30 Stewart Wardrop - The Arboricultral Association

J3 13:00 - 13:45 Richard Barley - Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Plant Collections: Bringing Another Dimension to the Landscape

Opportunities and Challenges Facing The Arboricultural Association; Maximising Its Impact Within the Sector

How Design Fits with Horticulture

G4 10:30 - 11:15 Charles Benton - Benton Landscapes

H4 11:45 - 12:30 Carolyn Willitts - CW Studio Ltd

Making Your Business Work for You

Tales of Design & Collaboration

J4 13:00 - 13:45 Paul Hervey-Brookes Paul Hervey-Brookes Associates

G5 10:30 - 11:15 Phillipa O’Brien - Society of Garden Designers

H5 11:45 - 13:45 NEW STARTERS CONFERENCE - Real People, Real Opportunities, Real Careers.

SGD Adjudication Clinics

To further LANDSCAPE’s commitment to developing the industry it will be hosting the LANDSCAPE New Starters Conference in conjunction with Perennial, the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping all people who work in horticulture when times get tough.

Physiology of Space

Wednesday September 20th 14:15

K1 14:15 - 15:00 Chris Collins - CM Collins Horticulture Dynamics of Horticulture in the Community

K2 14:15 - 15:00 Fiona Silk - Fiona Silk Garden Design & Graphics Computers: Make Them Your Slave

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L1 15:30 - 16:15 John Wyer & Jeff Stephenson - Bowles & Wyer, & Helen Elks-Smith - Elks-Smith Garden Design Aftercare - The Professional’s Role

L2 15:30 - 16:15 Helen Taylor & Ed Higgins - Hosta Consulting, Ana Souto - Nottingham Trent University & Anna de la Vega - The Urban Worm How Green Infrastructure Can Change the Horticultural Industry

K3 14:15 - 15:00 Danny Clarke - The Black Gardener

L3 15:30 - 16:15 Ian Hunter - Materials Council Innovative Materials for Landscape Projects

K4 14:15 - 15:00 Ian Phillips - IFLA

L4 15:30 - 16:15 Sophie Churchill OBE - TREE AID

Softer and Smarter – The Role of Landscape in Good Place-Making

Trees Mean Life

For an up-to-date seminar schedule visit our website www.landscapeshow.co.uk

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Second Life Products Wales The Recycled Plastic Sloper bench range from Second Life Products Wales offers the addition of arms to the seating, with a slight recline in the bench back, providing a very popular and comfortable seating option.

The standard sloper bench is 1.525 meters long, the base frames and seats are black with a choice of black, brown, green or grey available for the arms and back slats. The Sloper bench is part of their sloper range which includes an extended bench at 1.8m, and a single sloper chair All items in the sloper range can be connected with a small, removable table to create a flexible seating system. The high quality fully assembled furniture range is of exceptional quality and maintenance free ideal for any outdoor location from gardens, pubs and parks to sea fronts. Each item in their range of recycled plastic furniture is manufactured from quality, heavy, solid lumber sections made from 100% recycled plastic.

By choosing the quality recycled products and choosing the environmentally friendly option, your purchase and ongoing costs are substantially reduced. Most items are available in a range of styles and colours for use by adults and children alike.

Learn more about their selection of recycled products at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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HTA

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is the trade association for the UK garden industry representing members from across the garden industry supply chain including garden retailers, growers, landscapers, manufacturers and service providers. The association helps its members to flourish by representing, promoting and developing the garden industry through their key values; collaboration, innovation, influence and integrity.

Its key roles include: provision of advice-based services such as business improvement schemes, briefings and helplines; training, conferences and events for members; market information and research; promotions such as the National Garden Gift Voucher and National Garden Gift Card schemes; and working closely with government and the media to influence policy and projects.

Key events held throughout the year at the HTA Catering Conference, HTA National Plant Show and Nursery Supply Show, HTA Garden Futures Conference and HTA Marketing Forum, along with other one day events.

The HTA offices are based at Horticulture House in Chilton, Oxfordshire where they are developing a horticultural hub with meeting room and conference facilities for the whole industry to utilise.

For more information visit www.hta.org.uk or call 0333 003 3550.

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FUSO Canter / Mercedes-Benz

Designed in Japan, built in Portugal and sold and serviced through the Mercedes-Benz Dealer Network in the UK, the FUSO Canter is class leading in efficiency, reliability and durability.

The Canter 3.5t fits right at home in the gardening and landscaping sector; a small truck with plenty of space. Driving up and down the narrow paths and tracks in gardens, parks and woodland demands a vehicle that is particularly compact yet durable. It combines reliability and comfort with a high load-carrying capacity and plenty of space for your tools and materials.

With its compact design, a cab width of 2m, small turning circle of just 8.8m, wheelbase lengths of up to 3.85m and payload of up to 1.6 tonnes, the 3.5t Canter can get almost anywhere for any task. A compact, efficient, reliable truck that can be driven on a standard UK car licence. Factory fitted bodies mean the Canter can be available immediately.

But that’s not all: there’s plenty of room in the optional crew cab for your team as well.

Thanks to the standard ecofficiency efficiency package, every journey is an economical one - delivering fuel savings of up to 9%.

To find out more about how the Canter can help your business, come and see them for the second year running at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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IFLA

Europa Lifestyle Ltd Europa Lifestyle is one product with multiple identities. The main configuration of Maestro is a self-supporting, aluminium structure where the roof can be with a sliding foldable canvas or adjustable blades. The canvas can be equipped with curved tubes for a very dynamic appearance, particularly efficient in the management of rain water; taught with spacers or alternating trapezoidal. There is the option to reach up to 700 x 700 cm in the 3-runner-model with spacers or trapezoidal canvas, without needing a central pillar and with a single canvas it makes Maestro particularly competitive and certainly original.

The 25cm front beam, the 12 cm height retreated gutter, the integrated screens and the column-beam connection, without any visible connections, complete the unique characteristics of the product. This provides clean lines to the design, typical of the Corradi way of outdoor thinking, both of the configurations, canvas or blades, allows coupling of structures without doubling the pillar and are then able to efficiently and elegantly cover large surfaces as well.

To inquire about their products and to meet the team come see their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

IFLA EUROPE is a not-for-profit, professional foundation founded in 1989 and formed to serve the mutual interests of its landscape architect members, to promote the profession throughout Europe and to respond effectively to the many challenges of our built and non-built environment.

IFLA EUROPE represents LA National Associations from 34 countries aimed to support and promote landscape architectural profession across Europe, contributing to international discourse, shaping and disseminating European initiatives, facilitating the exchange of information, whilst promoting excellence in professional practice, education and research culminating in a culturally rich, diverse and sustainable Europe through its three core committees: professional practice, education and communications. It covers all the countries of Western Europe, and includes Russia and Turkey and most of the Mediterranean countries within Europe.

The organisation is growing both in Central and Eastern Europe. Together, more than 20,000 landscape architects are represented across Europe. In 26 of 28 EU countries a professional association for landscape architects exists.

IFLA EUROPE’s head office is based in Brussels and constitutes the European Region of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), one of the five regions -Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East (being formed)- that currently comprise the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), a global organization founded in 1946 and recognized by UNESCO as the official body representing and advancing this unique profession.

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Anderton Concrete

Anderton Concrete has been offering landscaping products since 2009, this being their third consecutive year exhibiting at the LANDSCAPE show. This year the company is promoting a new product line geared towards the concept of outdoor living.

A recent UK survey identified that 81% of people are spending more time outdoors drinking, entertaining and eating and therefore want a stylish, beautiful outdoor space.

Country Manor is a dry laid concrete block system, similar to other products already offered by Anderton. The system offers a large degree of flexibility and the ability to create numerous designs including landscape walls, seating areas, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens.

The Grill Station concept comes in kit form and is an attractive addition to any outdoor environment. Simple to construct for the DIY enthusiast and is available in two different finishes. Country Manor is already widely used in garden designs across Europe and the US. So if you are looking for something a little bit different, that will add a stylish element to your outdoor living space, why not come along and meet the team on their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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ILP

The Institution of Lighting Professionals is an open and collaborative organisation that works proactively with architects, interior designers and specifiers to integrate quality lighting into the built environment.

We promote best practice by uniting the skills of engineering, design and technology to deliver great spaces for people. Visit www.theilp.org.uk for more information.

We are supporting the LANDSCAPE show because we promote excellence in all forms of lighting one area including lighting landscapes.

Our publication ‘Lighting Landscapes’ gives guidance on implementing successful lighting within the public realm. It starts from one basic premise – that public space, is a crucial component of successful, well functioning towns and cities in which people can work, relax and socialise in a harmonious manner. But at the same time, even the best-designed public squares, parks, pedestrian areas and gardens, which may be havens of sociability or serenity by day, can become unprepossessing, and even threatening, places after dark.

One major aim of our guide is to inspire those responsible for commissioning and funding to recognise the numerous benefits of good landscape lighting and put such lighting at the centre of the design of new or refurbished urban spaces, parks and gardens. Visit www.theilp.org.uk/resources/ ilp-general-reports/lighting-landscapes/ for more details.

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Decori

Decori deliver high quality, British manufactured metal artwork for outdoor and indoor use. Their metal screens are becoming increasingly popular due to the versatility they offer.

The screens can be free standing which allows them to be used as partitions to create flexible spaces, or fixed with spiked feet to permanently fix.

The panels can be used to create a variety of themes within gardens, such as Moroccan, modern minimalist, traditional or oriental.

An example of this is their standard bamboo pattern with an oriental garden.

Decori are able to produce screens in Corten (weathering steel), stainless steel and aluminium and can be painted to any RAL colour.

One of Decori’s latest commissions was to create a bespoke fence and gate to the rear of one of their very important Client’s garden. This beautiful ‘Dahlia’ design has been laser cut out of Corten material. These panels and gates have created a fantastic transformation in the garden, giving complete privacy whilst allowing plenty of light into the garden. You can see from the photographs how the light changes the appearance of the panels as they reflect through the garden.

To see more of their products and chat to them come see their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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IOG

Grestec Tiles Following the meticulous selection of the right natural stones; the Fornido collection is brought to life. This four stone-enthused flooring takes on a porcelain stoneware finish, which offers various tones and textures, allowing designers to have maximum freedom. The series is dedicated to interior and landscape projects, meaning it is the ideal choice for styles that extend through both indoor and outdoor areas.

The technical properties and the 20mm thickness of Fornido ensure total safety in outdoor spaces, where there is the need for the highest technical performance.

The four contemporary natural shades, four surface finishes, and the rectified sizes make Fornido the perfect solution for any residential or commercial application.

Visit them on their stand at the LANDSCAPE show for further information or samples in September in Battersea Park.

The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) is the leading organisation that represents professional and volunteer groundsmen and women. Founded in 1934 by W H Bowles BEM, Head Groundsman at Eton College, the first 11 founder members formed the National Association of Groundsmen which became the Institute of Groundsmanship in 1969.

The original purpose was defined as being to improve the status of groundsmen and the standard of groundsmanship. Our vision is to promote quality surfaces and quality services and establish the IOG as ‘the’ leading professional organisation for grounds management, recognised by the National Governing Bodies of Sport and the public, private and voluntary sectors for its industry knowledge and technical expertise.

In 2011, the IOG set up the Young Board of Directors (YBD). The YBD are leading the Institute’s ‘Get into Grounds’ strategy encouraging 14-16 year olds, school leavers and young people to consider a career in groundsmanship. Most members of the group entered the industry by volunteering at a local sports club and learnt the skills and gained the experience they needed as they went along. You can follow the YBD on Twitter; @iogyoungboard or on Facebook; ‘The IOG Young Board’. Alternatively you can e-mail us at youngboard@ iog.org and head to www.iog.org for more information on the IOG and the Young Board of Directors.

2016 was the first LANDSCAPE Show that the IOG Young Board of Directors attended.

We found the variety of exhibitors along with the quality of attendees invaluable, and therefore made no hesitation in deciding to come back for 2017. Due to the quality of exhibitors and visitors, the IOG Young Board made many useful connections that we have greatly benefitted from since the show last year.

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Heseltine Design

Heseltine Design have built a strong reputation for producing innovative solutions to their customer’s needs, helping architects, garden designers, contractors, and private clients to achieve their aims on a range of projects.

This example shows one of a pair of six metre long curved benches, for the recently completed overhead walkway at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire.

Working alongside the design team these benches were produced in FSC solid Siberian Larch and installed on the seventeen metre high walkway that snakes across the valley.

The highly sculptural designs vary slightly in their curvature, matching the shape of their settings and incorporate the interactive signage.

They will have a range of designs at LANDSCAPE and look forward to discussing your future projects on their stand this September in Battersea Park.

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Landscape Institute The Landscape Institute is the chartered body for the landscape profession. Its aim, through the work of its members, is to protect, conserve and enhance the natural and built environment for the public benefit.

The landscape profession is a diverse one, and the LI is doing more to acknowledge practitioners who transform the landscape through management and science as well as design. Last November, the LI Awards 2016 received a record number of submissions, representing a diverse range of specialisms.

The Awards acknowledged several science and stewardship schemes, and the highest accolade - the LI President’s Award - was awarded to a strategic landscape planning project in South-east Wales.

The LI is delighted to support the LANDSCAPE show this year. Visit our stand to find out more about how we provide a professional home for all landscape practitioners, including landscape architects, managers, planners, scientists and urban designers, or to enquire about the other work we are involved in. You can also pick up a copy of Landscape, the journal of the Landscape Institute, which showcases the best and latest in landscape design, management and thinking and discusses the key issues facing the landscape profession.

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NLA

New London Architecture (NLA) is London’s centre for discussion, debate and information about architecture, planning, development and construction in the capital.

Our mission is to bring people together to shape a better city.

TREE AID TREE AID works in the dry lands of Africa, planting trees and helping to build thriving and sustainable communities. TREE AID’s projects are teaching villagers the nutritious and financial value of tree products, which is having a particularly positive impact on the lives of women.

70% of the participants on their projects are women; TREE AID is passionate about providing women with access to trees because tree products provide the whole family with an income and livelihood.

In Ghana and many West African countries although education is free, children cannot attend school without owning a school uniform. Being part of a TREE AID project is providing women with the income and ability to give their children access to vital education and opportunities for their future.

It wasn’t long ago that women were excluded from honey making altogether. ‘Traditionally it was the men of the village who produced honey, and we women were excluded. TREE AID approached women in the village, and showed them that they could also produce honey.’ said Suzanne, who is president of the Women’s Forest Group for Women’s Forest Livelihoods project.

A year-round programme of events, research, exhibitions and awards examines all issues affecting London’s built environment and invites all those with a stake in the future of the city to have their say - built environment professionals, politicians and the public.

NLA has established itself over the last decade as a broker between all those involved in planning and designing the future of London and as an independent champion for the capital’s built environment.

Our work is supported by a growing membership of some 500 organisations from across the public and private sectors. The NLA galleries at The Building Centre in WC1, centred around our giant interactive model of central London, are free to visit six days a week.

NLA are proud to have supported the LANDSCAPE Show for the last 4 years, finding the show to be the perfect place to both help educate and forge new relationships. This year we will be having focused sessions on the built environment, hoping to demonstrate the importance of the landscape and architectural sectors working together.

To find out more about the charity and their work, come to the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Perennial

Proludic Ltd What if we could build playgrounds that took children by surprise? What would we build?

The answer to this of course lies with the imagination of the designer. There are some amazing play spaces all over the world that have taken inspiration from nature, land forms and buildings. Often on a large scale these play structures are works of art and sit within city locations and large conurbations, as playground designers we should all aspire to emulate this within play spaces that are accessible to children and in reach of their homes. Children do not have the freedom to ‘roam’ as they once did; the reasons include parental restrictions borne out of fear of harm and the safety issues brought about by the dominance of traffic in today’s world. It is therefore, as important as ever to make play opportunities accessible in every way for all children.

What if we emulated through a unique bespoke structure that was beyond their imagination? In August 2017, Proludic saw the launch of the Queen Elizabeth Class Carrier. They sought to create a playful space that was inspired by this great vessel. Within this theme the design team crafted 4 main bespoke play equipment items – The Flight Control Tower, The Ship Control Tower, The F35 Fighter Jet and the Merlin Helicopter.

There is a balance and synergy between design and play, with 63 individual play activities; it is rich in play value. The large bespoke pirate ship installed in Markeaton Park Derby transports children into the world of play, stimulating their own imagination irrespective of gender, age or ability.

Perennial is the only charity that looks after everyone working in horticulture, including landscaping and its associated professions, providing a lifeline when times get tough.

Life’s challenges such as illness, injury or loss of income can strike at any time and their effects can be devastating, especially for those working in jobs that rely on physical health and fitness. Perennial helps by offering free and confidential advice as well as practical and emotional support, which also extends to spouses, partners and dependent children. Its team of Caseworkers and Debt Advisers across the UK tailor the support they give to the specific needs of each individual.

Many of us support charities as a way of giving something back, and what better than choosing a cause close to home that helps the people within our own industry?

Perennial relies on income from its supporters to deliver its services to those that need them.

There is still a way to go before Perennial and the help it offers is known by everyone in the industry. As the leading landscaping trade event, LANDSCAPE is a very valuable platform for Perennial to raise awareness and increase support.

To find out more about Proludic and their products come visit them at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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CORE DESIGN Co.

CORE DESIGN Co. have a range of decorative modular screens are designed to create visually stunning rooms and backdrops within your garden. Whether you’re hiding unwanted items, creating a wall to plant against in your borders, bringing new life to tired fence panels or simply seeking some privacy – an Easy Garden Screen is the perfect solution.

Their 1200x600x20mm two-part laser cut screens are available in two surface finishes, high grade 1.6mm galvanised steel finished with a 110micron polyester powder coating, creating a weather and scratch resistant surface and Cor-Ten weathering steel. They currently have three designs available; Geometric, Zebra and Bamboo and all of their screens come with the option of LED lighting. Their unique ‘plug & play’ system has been designed with ease of install in mind. Their colour changing RGB LED light tape comes with a quality selfadhesive backing which can be easily installed within the decorative screen unit.

The colour change is controlled by a joy wheel remote control with a 25m range and you have an astounding 640,000 colours to choose from. They have a range of posts, support bars and feet.

Come inquire about their designs at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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RHS

Johnsons Wellfield Situated on the outskirts of Huddersfield in the Yorkshire Pennines, Johnsons Wellfield is one of Britain’s leading suppliers of natural hard Yorkstone. ‘Crosland Hill’ Yorkstone is one of the most versatile natural stones available and its technical capabilities are renowned throughout the industry, making it the stone of choice for prestigious building and landscaping projects.

RHS Shows aim to encourage and improve the science, art and practice of horticulture in all its many branches, showcasing an exhibit will inspire visitors to enrich their lives through plants and make the UK a greener, more beautiful place.

RHS Shows run throughout the year and offer a wealth of opportunities for designers, landscapers, growers and providers of garden products.

We look forward to see you all at the LANDSCAPE Show and sharing the fantastic opportunities on offer at all of the RHS Shows.

The latest robot technology combined with computer aided design manufacturing control systems complement the traditional diamond and shot-sawn cutting processes, which provide ultimate flexibility in product manufacture. This hi-tech manufacturing environment offers designers the freedom to see imaginative and innovative proposals being transformed into an almost limitless range.

Furthermore, Johnsons Wellfield donated 3 large blocks of Yorkstone for the creation of three 2 metre figures representing agriculture, mining and the monastic heritage of Pateley Bridge. The sculpture forms part of the ‘Way of the Roses’ public art trail, a coast to coast cycle route of 170 miles from Morecambe to Bridlington created

by Sustrans. This route is very popular with cyclists and tourists. Pateley Bridge, being almost half way along the route, was selected as one of the major sites for a new piece of public art.

The finished sculpture is an amazing sight. If you’d like to see more images of this unique creation or are interested in how the sculptures emerged from initial concept drawings through to completion, then come visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Stone Wood Service Ltd In today’s garden design’s, stone can play a very important role. Stone Wood Service would like to introduce a new family of products to you at this year’s LANDSCAPE show.

Most modern garden designs introduce stone into its makeup with the introduction of the inspirational and unique Gneiss rock, which can take that one step further and really enhance the design and look of your garden.

The Unique Gneiss rock is a premier stone with a great look that will feel completely natural but at the same time can be shaped and used in many ways.

It has a distinctive structure and texture in a light grey/brown colour. It’s a perfect material that blends well with all natural garden elements; it works especially well with all types of wood and plant species. It sits well in a modern garden and a traditional garden design in less formal styles.

Stone Wood are also showcasing their new revolutionary eye catching stone pins. These are a log type product that has the look of fossilized tree trunks. This product is available in 3 sizes and will really inspire you to new heights of garden design. They are available now and are a fantastic offering for next season’s garden designs.

To find out more and meet the team, come by their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Society of Garden Designers The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) 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.

The SGD will be back at the LANDSCAPE Show for the 4th year, this September. SGD Chair, Philippa O’Brien, explains why: “Last year we were delighted to have had over 70 membership enquiries at LANDSCAPE and were able to welcome some talented new designers to the Society.

LANDSCAPE is great place to meet up with members and talk through projects and initiatives such as our conferences, workshops and annual awards scheme. It is also the perfect place to introduce ourselves to the new cohort of students who come to the show in droves to get to grips with the industry.

The show offers excellent networking opportunities and is an ideal environment to get together with suppliers and sponsors.

We are delighted to be returning.”

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Terrazza UK Eco Clean Tech Ltd There’s no feeling quite like returning after a long day to a well-presented home to be proud of. But getting your property to that state can be tricky without the right tools. Surface specialist, Eco Clean Tech, understand the desire to be house proud from the moment you enter the property while not wanting to spend hours getting it to this pristine state. That’s why, after selling the product nationally, they have decided to offer an exclusive cleaning service tailored to Cornwall.

Jason Smith, director of the company, has a wealth of experience in helping home owners to protect their investment by restoring their property back to its former glory. He recalls one client with a lovely house and swimming pool, which was surrounded by beautiful sand stone that had only been laid two years before. Due to the nature of the surroundings the sand stone had become infected with black spot.

After several attempts to clean the sand stone with pressure washing and numerous chemicals, the problem remained.

The pressure washing had started to damage the joints; care had to be taken when using chemicals as their children often played in and around the pool. When the client first met Jason she was considering replacing the whole terrace; at a considerable expense and inconvenience. Jason explained that this would have only been a shorted lived solution to the problem due to the nature of their surroundings.

To find out more about how Terrazza can help you, come see their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Stone Federation

Sue Moss Recently Sue has been working on re-developing the Master of Horticulture, which is a degree-level award and the Royal Horticultural Society’s most prestigious qualification. In an ever-evolving horticultural industry, they needed to ensure that their content reflected the latest research both in the UK and internationally.

They worked closely with industry professionals to ensure that their new content both inspires and challenges their candidates.

After extensive research, they realised the need to make the award even more accessible to their international audience.

Traditionally the programme required candidates to travel to RHS Garden Wisley for the launch of each module – this has all changed. The course is now delivered through their online Virtual Learning Environment. This shift has not only allowed them to target previously untapped audiences, but also gives their UK candidates greater flexibility. When redeveloping the programme, it was essential to them that the MHort was flexible, as the qualification is designed for professional horticulturists who wish to study whilst working full time.

The MHort has been in existence since 1913, so in some aspects it has been challenging to alter pre-conceptions about the award, as well as ensuring they exceed the RHS’s high standard of education.

Stone Federation Great Britain is the official trade association for the natural stone industry with over 100 years’ experience in connecting garden designers, landscape architects, specifiers and clients with the finest stone professionals. We act as the source point for all things stone and your impartial reference point.

We are delighted to be working with the LANDSCAPE show as this is a sector that has a strong synergy with the natural stone industry. Natural stone is a fantastic material for the landscape sector; from large city centre projects through to domestic gardens.

Our membership is made up of both the most well established and widely respected names in the industry, alongside the most innovative and creative of natural stone firms, which enables us to expertly resource your requirements.

We can help you from project conception right through to the end and beyond, covering everything from stone selection and sample sourcing through to finding a stone professional and providing technical advice.

To access a wealth of free resources and to help find the ideal natural stone firm for your next project, go to www.stonefed.org.uk or email us at enquiries@stonefed.org.uk.

Sue Moss will be speaking at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park, register for free at www.landscapeshow.co.uk to attend her seminar session.

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JUB Holland The 31st edition of the Horticulture Entrepreneur Prize has been won by JUB Holland in Noordwijkerhout. This leading entrepreneur will act as an ambassador for the horticulture sector for the next year. JUB Holland was presented with the prestigious entrepreneur prize during the well-attended New Year event in January at Keukenhof, Lisse.

The jury was impressed by this stable family business because of the long family tradition, but also because of the wide range of activities within the chain. The commitment of five generations has enabled the company to achieve a distinctive position within the international market. JUB Holland stands out because of its strong vision and social engagement by giving bulbs a place in society. The entrepreneurs seek collaboration with municipal councils and organisations in an innovative way; a key element in this is the use of bulbs to support biodiversity. The 2017 winner operates with vision, daring and vigour. JUB Holland acts as a pioneer in developing the bulb sector.

If you want to hear more about JUB Holland then visit their stand at LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Streetscape

The Bike Shed Company At The Bike Shed Company they offer a range of popular three and five bike shed models, as well as, matching bin and recycling storage units for the home and workplace.

However, bespoke design has always been at the heart of what they do. They specialise in working with their clients to find the best storage solutions for awkward spaces or to accommodate specific requirements. With all of their designs, their approach has always been focused on three key elements: practicality, security and style.

A recent project involved designing a bike shed and matching store for dustbins.

Wanting to keep the profile of the units as low as possible, the bike shed was required to be sunk down 300mm to match the height of the lower bin store. Talking directly with the client and discussing future use, they created two identical units and sank both of them. In the bin store they installed a removable floor so the bins could be easily accessed at ground level, but if required at a later date, the floor could be removed to accommodate additional bicycles.

Streetscape Social Enterprise is a London based charity, dedicated to growing the lives of 18-25 year olds who are long-term unemployed, disadvantaged and socially excluded. We do this by providing 15-month salaried apprenticeships in landscape gardening, where apprentices work towards a qualification in Horticulture. Our core aim is to help each apprentice build the skills and experience they need to move into, and retain, work and, in so doing, rise above social exclusion, and reach their full potential. Integral to this is our Social Enterprise model, wherein we offer garden design, landscaping, and maintenance services to residential, community, and commercial clients across Greater London.

The quality of our apprentice work has been recognised by gardens built at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in 2015 and 2016. We are committed to Growing lives, Transforming landscapes.

We are delighted to support the LANDSCAPE Show once again and to take the opportunity to create greater awareness of our apprenticeships within the industry. As a charity operating as a landscape contractor, the Show links us to new suppliers, allowing us to offer an even better service to our clients. Thank you LANDSCAPE Show.

Liaising with the garden designer and site builder, they ensured that the sunken space for the sheds was exact and with adequate drainage and airflow.

They are very proud of the result and the client thinks they look fantastic! They look forward to welcoming you to their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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i-glo Glow in the dark pigments are extremely expensive and as a result are only available commercially in low pigment concentrations.

They have developed a process that is able to transfer a thin layer of pigment at high concentrations around the surface of glass beads, which forms the building blocks of their product range. The glass beads allow the absorption and transmission of light, thereby maximising the after-glow both in terms of intensity and duration lasting up to 12 hours in darkness. i-glo is unique in providing a maintenance free light source, as there are no batteries or wiring to breakdown, with the ability to undergo unlimited charging cycles. i-glo decking discs are their latest concept for outdoor areas where aesthetics, as well as safety, are an important factor. A circular recess is created using a 50mm cutting disc to which adhesive is dispensed prior to inserting the decking disc. The glow discs can be charged by natural or artificial light emitting blue and green light as an after-glow, creating a subtle ambience in your outdoor living space.

Their block paving comprises a glow in the dark insert within a concrete block which can be installed around the perimeter of a driveway, edge of a path, parking bays or as part of a landscaping feature.

To see more from i-glo’s range, visit their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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TDCA

Simon O’Rourke Ltd ‘The Guardian’, no, not the newspaper, was a project to raise awareness for the charity organisation called BornFree.

Simon was contacted by a photographer called Maria Slough, who was producing a photographic exhibition called Pawtraits. The premise of the exhibition was that various people would be photographed with the animals that represent the charity of their own choosing.

The BornFree founder Virginia McKenna OBE was one of the sitters and as you might expect, did not want to be photographed with a real lion!

Maria did some research on sculptures of lions and came across his work, after a few conversations, Simon was booked to travel down to Virginia’s home and in two days, create a life-size lion from a large piece of oak.

The sculpture was very well received and is much loved, being a permanent part of Virginia’s garden. It was an honour for Simon to meet Virginia, and to be a part of a worthwhile cause.

Come meet Simon and examples of his work at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

With a vast array of decking products now on offer, how can you be sure you are choosing one that will perform to your expectations?

Independent help and advice is at hand from the Timber Decking and Cladding Association whose mission is to help ensure that all decking installations perform to good standards.

Properly designed and constructed timber decking will provide years and years of trouble free service with a little annual maintenance. Whether you’re going to do the work yourself or using the services of a professional installer, it is definitely worth doing your research before you start.

Using good quality and preferably endorsed products is a must. For decking, the TDCA operates a quality scheme called DeckMark® whereby materials or services are audited annually for compliance with the standards set by the TDCA. This gives you peace of mind that you are dealing with a reputable company. You will find details of accredited installers and material suppliers on the TDCA decking website or the decking calculator APP, available for I-phone and Android.

Timber is a truly amazing, natural material.

Every piece is unique. With inherent warmth and beauty, timber has the ability to soften and accentuate buildings and landscapes like no other material and offers a winning combination of versatility, economy and environmental credentials to any building project.

We are supporting the LANDSCAPE Show this year. It’s a nice show, easily accessible with guest speakers galore and a variety of exhibitors. It provides a great opportunity to see and learn about products and services on offer and network with people from the landscaping industry.

To visit the TDCA decking website go to www.tdca.org.uk.

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Jo Thompson

In 2017 the first ever RHS Chatsworth Flower Show took place in the spectacular grounds of Chatsworth House, in Derbyshire’s Peak District.

The Brewin Dolphin Garden, in the new FreeForm category, was an installation celebrating the landscape of the 1,000-acre parkland and the elegance and beauty of Chatsworth House.

Embracing the majestic setting of Chatsworth House, the garden made the most of the beautiful views and natural curves of the landscape, providing a spectacular contemporary viewpoint, from which to enjoy ‘Capability’ Brown’s historic vistas.

Sited on the banks of the River Derwent, the scale of the garden reflected the grandeur of its setting, combining contemporary industrial materials with naturalistic planting. Central to the design was an imposing contemporary sculpture crafted from reinforcing steel bars which swept through the space, taking in the shape of the river before cantilevering dramatically out over the water. It hung suspended in mid-air before sweeping back to the riverbank and spiralling into a circular enclosed building.

A series of garden areas dotted along the sculpture’s main frame were connected by wildflower turf following the organic shape of the structure. At one end, majestic field maples and hornbeams created a glade of trees surrounded by meadow. At the other, an ornamental garden curved around the imposing steel building, with a soft pastel planting palette of blues and pinks with highlights of apricot contrasted with the patina of the steel sculpture.

Jo Thompson will be holding a joint seminar session with Nina Baxter at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park, register for your free ticket at www.landscapeshow.co.uk to hear her speak.

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Thrive

Thrive is a charity in the UK that uses gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people who are living with disabilities or ill health, or are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable. This is known as Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) Thrive help people facing a wide range of difficulties including learning and physical disabilities and mental ill-health. Horticultural therapy programmes are run at gardens in Reading, Battersea Park London, Birmingham and Gateshead. Sessions are also delivered to groups within the community.

Using knowledge and experience gained from providing training for the past 39 years, Thrive offers horticultural qualifications to our gardeners, and courses and consultancy services to professionals and organisations.

Thrive are delighted to be attending the LANDSCAPE show again this year, and proud to support this event. We get to meet people from many different sectors within the industry and talk to them about what we do. Last year we had lots of interest from Garden Designers who heard Faith Ramsay’s talk about designing therapeutic gardens.

We have the added advantage that one of our sites is right next door to the show in Battersea Park! If people are interested in what we do, we can suggest that they go and have a look around, and talk to our Horticultural Therapists there.

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Oxford Planters Ltd

Oxford Planters is a leading Cotswold based manufacturer of high end hardwood planters, garden furniture and hardwood structures.

Oxford Planters is a well-established company manufacturing since 2004. They supply private individuals as well as garden designers from around the world.

Oxford Planters recently became involved in a project in London where the air conditioning units from an indoor swimming pool vented into the garden. The architect specified the design to cover the vents needed to be in keeping with the current garden design, while also being fit for purpose and aesthetically pleasing. Oxford Planters were given free rein to design a piece of furniture or screening that would accommodate the architect’s requirements.

The London Obelisk, was then designed and put into production, it was handcrafted from Accoya, and painted in Smoke Green. The design worked beautifully in the garden and was spray painted to match the existing colour in the garden. The London Obelisk can be made in any size to accommodate specific requirements.

Oxford Planters are looking forward to exhibiting at the LANDSCAPE show this September and invite you to view their wonderful range of products in Battersea Park.

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TREE AID

TREE AID are thrilled to be attending the LANDSCAPE Show, it is a fantastic opportunity for TREE AID, who work with some of the poorest communities in the world in the drylands of Africa, to showcase their work to a like-minded audience who care about protecting the environment.

Lumena Lights Ltd. Now in their sixth year of exhibiting at LANDSCAPE show, Lumena are back with their unique ‘light out’ black gazebos to effectively showcase the very best in professional outdoor lighting.

A must-see new addition for all visitors this year is the atmospheric ‘Night-Glow Garden’, within this stylish, simulated garden, visitors will be able to see the innovative new range of rock lights -‘LUXROX’.

These unique Rock Lights are ornamentally attractive, as well as providing practical use.

Throughout the day, they naturally blend in with garden surroundings, especially gravel pathways and rockeries; at night they glow beautifully and also act as “waymarkers”. The rocks themselves are made from fibre glass so they are extremely durable.

There are 3 different convincing ‘rock-like’ finishes available: Slate Grey, Sandstone and White Granite, and are available in 4 different sizes for any size garden. Both 240v mains and 12v VERSA Plug & Play options feature replaceable LED lamps, ensuring long life, choice of light colour and low running costs.

Through planting and protecting trees, TREE AID help people to use their fruits, nuts, seeds and leaves for food and to earn an income while also reforesting the African drylands. TREE AID are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2017 and launching a new appeal called ‘Grow Hope’. Grow Hope centres on the role of women in sustainable development. In the drylands of Africa women and their families live in some of the toughest conditions on earth. Most women do not earn an income at all. By supporting women to make an income from trees, TREE AID are helping women to feed their children, pay for medicine and overcome barriers to education - supporting her whole family and growing hope for the future.

TREE AID are also organising a 30th anniversary dinner on-board the iconic SS Great Britain in Bristol on Thursday 16th November. Tickets are £100 each or £800 for a table of eight. This includes a drinks reception with our VIP Hosts, a 3 course meal, auction, dancing and private viewings of the ship. For more information please contact us on 0117 909 6363 or visit us on our stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

Contemporary path lights displayed include ‘Airlite’ and ‘Litetower’ - smart alternatives to heavy duty bollard lights, as well as the out of this world Enterprise LED Path Light.

The knowledgeable, friendly team will be ready for your visit at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Seminar Sessions

With less than a month to go until LANDSCAPE 2017 our speaker line-up is filling up fast! With over 40 FREE to attend sessions make sure you register for the show.

Check our website www.landscapeshow.co.uk for a full timetable nearer the time.

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Moore Concrete Products Ltd Urban sprawl calls for innovative green solutions that reduce the ecological footprint of concrete based infrastructure. Typical green roofs or green walls systems usually demand elaborate soil and watering system, however this is not the case in ECOncrete® Bio Active concrete wall tile design, that has a bio-enhanced substrate that supports the growth of mosses, lichens and climbing vegetation and doubles as a highly aesthetic decorate façade.

The innovative ECOncrete®Bio Active wall tiles differ from standard concrete units on three levels; concrete chemistry, surface rugosity and 3D macro complexity. These three elements work in synergy to mimic the features of natural surfaces thus enhancing the walls ability to support rich flora of plants that require little or no soil. ECOncrete®’s unique Bio Active wall mix is tailored to keep the pH of water encountering the surface low, as opposed to the highly alkaline pH of water accumulated on standard concrete.

The high surface rugosity, and the unique 3D design includes micro pores, rugged textures, and varying elevations, increase the walls ability to capture water and moisture, thus further contributing to flora growth as well as increasing their ability to effectively latch onto the wall surface.

ECOncrete®Bio Active wall tiles were used in the construction of a biological pond and fountain at the BIG commercial centre (Ashdod Israel). This installation demonstrated the ability of the tiles to receive rich and diverse foliage, mimicking natural waterfall/spring plant life in an urban setting.

For additional information please visit the Moore Concrete Products stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Balcony Garden Design Competition Our 2017 design competition invited both professional and non-professional designers to create a balcony garden suitable for a typical balustraded balcony area of a private residence. The winners of the designs will be displayed at the LANDSCAPE show this September, providing the winners with fantastic exposure to industry professionals.

We had some exceptional entries this year from many talented designers in both the professional and non-professional categories.

A selection will be displayed at the show and have been judged by a panel of experts and established designers. Come and appreciate all their hard work at the show this September in Battersea Park.

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COMPETITION

Architectural Plants Phillyrea latifolia ‘Niwaki’

When Jake Hobson joined Architectural Plants around the turn of the century, his oriental gardening experience was quickly put to use. The idea of growing their own ‘Niwaki’ - rather than continuing to import from Japan - was highly appealing.

‘Niwaki’ is Japanese for ‘garden tree’, this lead to the Phillyrea latifolia as the perfect choice of tree to be ‘Niwaki’d’.

They made that decision in about 1998 and have stuck with it ever since. Not only is it shapely in the extreme, but tough as old boots to the point of being impregnable.

Porcel Pave

PorcelQuick System PorcelQuick aims to save you time and money when installing external porcelain tiles. No need for a time-consuming solid base or messy wet bed – the patent-pending Adpeds help you save up to 80% in materials and reduce the carbon footprint of the project. The Adpeds, which need to be filled with sand and cement, are made from strong polystyrene and can easily be snapped to fit edges and corners. A contemporary patio can be installed and grouted within one day. Stainless steel trims are available for quick finishing for edges and the system is backed by a 25 year guarantee.

They selected their finest Phillyrea Niwaki, field grown by Jake Hobson himself. Bask under its glory at their stand.

Grestec Tiles External 20

External 20 is the ideal solution for exterior paving; intended for large-scale commercial and landscape projects. The 20mm thick porcelain slabs can be installed traditionally with screed, placed onto adjustable pedestals, or alternatively dry-laid directly onto grass, sand or gravel. The external system is waterproof, frost-proof, removable and reusable; making it a sustainable choice of surface. It is easy to install and has dimensions to guarantee the longevity demanded by the diverse requirements of outdoor paving.

Harrod Horticultural Metal Raised Beds

Harrod Horticultural Metal Raised Beds successfully combine technical innovation and a contemporary look, creating a stunning range of raised beds which really are built to last.

The planters are powder coated for a stylish weather-proof finish and are available in a range of sizes from 0.6m to 2.4m and 3 heights.

They are designed and manufactured in the UK by their award winning design team. They have double folded plank construction for strength and prevent bowing and come with a 10 year structural guarantee. They are also powder coated inside and out using their unique 7 stage, state of the art, high temperature powder coating process, and have bolt together construction with stainless steel fixings.

This year with the help of our speakers, trade associations and media partners, we have chosen a short list of the submitted products to be judged at our ‘Best in Show’ competition.

To choose your favourite, simply take your token to the competition display area at the front of the hall and drop your token into your chosen winner’s box!

The winner will be announced on Wednesday 20th September at the show.

Every vote counts so dont forget to have your say!

Hy-Tex

Versiwall™ VersiWall™ is an extremely versatile, easy-to-install, low maintenance modular vertical green wall system, which offers a cost-effective and practical solution to turn monotonous walls into aesthetically-pleasing and beneficial living plant walls.

At the heart of this professional system is the planting tray which can be mounted in a variety of ways (plastic panels, weld mesh or steel rods) to suit project requirements and provide creative planting possibilities.

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BLOCQ seating range A massive block supported by sharp angles-particularly this contrast has astonishing effect in the public space. The Blocq range also includes trapezoidal single seater stools.

Dual-coloured powder coating of the steel frame is the latest unique feature, offered in six colour combinations. The backed models can be fitted with a durable steel table to place a drink, a laptop or a book. The contrast colour of the table also brings a vibrant accent. The USB charging slot will be very handy when you want to spend more time outdoors. The integrated LED lighting comes to the fore in the evening.

Key advantages include: modular design, curved walls, multiple mounting options, flexible tray spacing, secure anchorage, 1.8l planter capacity, efficient irrigation, easy installation, simple maintenance, strong and durable plus fire resistant version available.

Stone Wood Services

The Giulia Sun Lounger & Table The Giulia sun lounger and table, just as all their products, were made from top quality materials. The combination of steel with oak wood makes their furniture extremely sublime.

Carbon steel frame is galvanized and powder painted on the customer’s choice from the RAL colour palette and is available in 9 colours.

The wood used in these series of their furniture is specially selected oak wood. To provide the best protection against weather conditions, wood is pressure-treated with specialised paints available in 6 colours.

They are an excellent choice for urban spaces, private gardens, and green areas around hotels and restaurants.

WaterWood

Outdoor Decking & Terraces WaterWood stands for ecological and highly durably hardwood harvested from the Brokopondo-Reservoir in Suriname.

When the reservoir was created, due to the construction of a power plant, the forest in the valley was inundated. Hundreds of thousands trees died, but were also naturally impregnated by the fresh water.

Now, 60 years later, the trees are felled and serve as the ideal material for European terraces. WaterWood offers three highly resistant wood species perfectly suited for outdoor decking.

So far, hundreds of thousands square meters of WaterWood terraces have been built in Europe - with more yet to come.

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Architects urban world of the

Tuesday 19th September 2017 | 15:00 - 17:00 on the Mezzanine | Battersea Park, London

On the first day of the show, LANDSCAPE will welcome architects and city planners to enjoy an afternoon focused on landscaping and the urban environment.

From 15:00 Peter Murray from New London Architecture will head a discussion panel between a wonderful selection of speakers

Andrew Fisher Tomlin Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer

Merrick Denton-Thompson Landscape Institute

Jane Duncan RIBA

Matthew Short Martha Schwartz Partners

Neil Porter Gustafson Porter + Bowman

Health and wellbeing, air quality, placemaking, bio diversity are the most important issues cities of today have to address.

Landscaping addresses them all, but is it well enough recognised by planners and politicians? How do we ensure that landscape is considered right at the start of city-making, instead of being the bit that fills the gaps between the building?

Want to hear what they have to say? Simply register to visit the LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park – it’s FREE! www.landscapeshow.co.uk/register

The afternoon will be followed by PechaKucha evening at the central bar so make sure you’re there to join us for a drink or two!

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Tuesday 19th September 2017 | 17:15 Central Bar Area | Battersea Park, London For the first time this year LANDSCAPE will be hosting a PechaKucha 20x20 PechaKucha is a simple presentation format where architects and landscape architects will show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat�, it provides a lively and informal format to enlighten and inspire.

Following on from an afternoon of seminar sessions focused on architecture and the built environment, Peter Murray from New London Architecture will be playing host to a wonderful line-up of presenters:

Sue Morgan Around the Block Ltd

Peter Heath Atkins Global

Deborah Saunt DSDHA

Andrea Dates Townshend Landscape Architects

James Lord HTA Design LLP

Holly Lewis We Made That

Attendance is free! Simply register online at www.landscapeshow.co.uk/register and join us in Battersea Park for an engaging evening and a complimentary drink or two!

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Pots of Distinction Ltd At Pots of Distinction, they are keeping the rare art of handcrafted pots alive. They use techniques that have been around for centuries, each of their large pots are authentically made from natural clay by craftsmen in Southeast Asia and fired in a traditional wood burning kiln that reaches temperatures of 1000-1200 degrees centigrade. At this high temperature, the material becomes naturally frost-proof and tough enough to hold strong in winter blizzards, wind and rain.

The large Hanoi Pot is one of their most popular items. Not only is it strong enough to be used in all outdoor locations, but it is rustic and elegant enough to make a feature out of simple trees, such as these olive trees.

The warm colour of the Hanoi Pot adds a welcoming, Mediterranean feel and they are large enough to brighten up even the greyest of landscapes.

The simplicity of the Hanoi Pot works well in a whole multitude of settings; its size, strength and ease of use make it ideal for large garden projects. It also becomes a great main feature in smaller gardens and its simplicity means it suits both traditional and modern designs, a real all-rounder.

Visit their stand to meet the team at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Woodscape Bespoke hardwood slatted seating and picnic sets create an inspiring and relaxing outdoor space for students at Manchester University.

The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons, named after the University of Manchester President and Vice Chancellor, opened late 2012 on the University of Manchester Campus, Oxford Road. The £24 million project was considered the most innovative, contemporary approach to social studies in the UK, accommodating 1,000 flexible study spaces with a stimulating and inviting environment for students.

The state of the art study and learning centre boasts an onsite café with an impressive atrium. Woodscape worked in close consultation to offer a responsive, bespoke design solution which was tailored to reflect the modern, iconic AGLC building, with the aim to offer an inspiring, multi-use outdoor landscaped space.

The curved Clifton Bench was chosen as seating to complement the natural circulation through the outdoor space. The furniture was designed around the state-of-the-art speakers and multimedia screen, strategically placed to accommodate annual events at the University.

To see more of their bespoke range and new projects, visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

HARROWDEN TURF HARROWDEN TURF currently offers five varieties of Meadowmat wild flower matting.

Production manager Robert Allen is justifiably proud of his product and continually works to improve and develop it.

This year Cottage Garden Meadowmat has had an interesting re-vamp. The most popular genera remain in the mix, but there has been a major change in the proportions of species.

From summer 2017, Cottage Garden Meadowmat has had the proportion of grasses in the seed mix reduced to just 5%.

It’s important to note here that this is the percentage of seed by weight – it doesn’t necessarily mean that the sward will contain 5% grass plants. And of course, as you’ll know, the balance of species will adapt year on year to its microclimate and management.

Meadowmat is a pre-grown matting of flowering plants and grasses that can be installed just like turf in order to avoid the hassle of trying to establish wild flowers from seed. The new Cottage Garden Meadowmat contains a mix of 32, mostly native perennials, with a few cottage garden favourites and some colourful annuals thrown in for good measure.

Unearth the species mix and find out more about Meadowmat by visiting Kevin and Mark at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Livingreen Design Ltd At Livingreen Design Ltd they try to cover all bases. They specialise in bespoke planters made in GRP which is fantastic for a good light weight solution for roof terraces, but also fantastic for street furniture as well as for every interior job.

All their planters are manufactured 100% in their own facility in the UK with a fantastic team of trained horticulturalists and product designers; you can be guaranteed the very best of service and expert knowledge. Not just planters either, they create all sorts of products from GRP. The featured planter benches are situated in the south of France. The original design was for concrete, but the weight loading wouldn’t allow this so the technical team at Livingreen Design worked with the architect and landscaper to come up with the perfect solution, incorporating Iroko wood benches and LEDs. All the benches linked together on site, using only 3 shapes, to create a snaking look as well as grouping together to create planting pockets.

Livingreen Design have a small showroom just on the outskirts of Edinburgh and they welcome visitors to the facility to see their products being created.

Come and see them at LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park and discuss your next project or simply find out about the possibilities.

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The Cleft Wood Co. Having been established over 25 years the Cleft Wood Co. have vast experience in producing cleft oak fencing materials and gates, as well as, major projects for the National Trust at Stowe and Charlecote Park.

One project was to replace a tired softwood fence with something more in keeping with the 400 year old thatched house it surrounds. The Stowe Paling fencing is dog proof and will deter all including the most determined two legged intruders. The texture of the oak blends in with the thatch as well as its colour, which will tone down to the same as the thatch too. The rough-hewn Henge forms a bold and iconic frame for the Lambda Gate. The fencing is made by hand from English oak and is split along the grain rather than sawn, giving both a beautifully irregular, charming character and an integral strength.

The oak is sourced from thinning’s where the best trees are left to grow on, they produce a range of fencing from Post and Rail to 6’ tall deer paling, gates, and building materials for restoration, all in cleft oak.

For more information on their products please visit The Cleft Wood Co. at their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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The Garden Trellis Company Ltd The Garden Trellis Company offer a wide range of ready-made garden joinery, as well as products made to your exact design and measurements using their bespoke service.

With six new products on the horizon to be added to their Prestige range of high quality English made joinery, The Garden Trellis Company are extremely excited to announce their brand-new storage solutions suitable for gardens of all sizes.

The Prestige range by The Garden Trellis Company combines the superior build of their bespoke joinery, all in affordable fixed sizes for a luxurious garden design solution.

The range is available in three different varieties of timber; iroko hardwood, rich and versatile western red cedar and the durable knot-free radiata pine softwood. The softwood option can be left natural or painted using their professional painting service in a choice of 11 paint or stain options.

The Prestige range offers a variety of contemporary and traditional fencing, gates, planters and stores to add character to your garden, balcony or terrace.

All products are made by craftsmen in their UK workshop using quality stainless steel fixings and come with a 25-year timber guarantee.

Grange Fencing One of the UK’s leading decorative garden structures and fencing company; Grange Fencing is committed to producing on-trend garden and landscape products of the highest quality. The company’s most recent innovation, the revolutionary ‘Ultimate collection’ comprises a superior lap panel and gate range and is fast becoming one of the company’s most in-demand products to date.

Reengineering the traditional lap panel construction, the Ultimate Panel and Gate have been manufactured using a number of first to the market design-led features.

Including modern, straight-cut slats and an advanced new frame design, the Ultimate collection is one of the strongest, most durable fencing options on the market. With the company committed to staying ahead of the game when it comes to product development, the range positions itself at the forefront of fencing technology and provides landscapers and developers with the best in class offering for projects designed with longevity in mind.

Recently expanded for 2017, the ‘Ultimate collection’ now includes four different Panel heights, ranging from 90cm X 183cm to 180cm X 183cm as well as a matching gate, and is available pressure treated green for better defence against wood rot and decay.

To find out more, visit Grange Fencing at LANDSCAPE on their stand speak with the team and view the ‘Ultimate collection’ this September in Battersea Park.

Products from their Prestige range will be available on their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Allsorted Furniture Designs Allsorted Furniture Designs recently worked on a corporate project with aluminium planters. The client required both indoor and outdoor planters to be spread throughout the property; aluminium was the material of choice as this project was an eco-friendly building and is located in a coastal region.

Planters manufactured from aluminium are a popular choice with clients due to the many advantageous characteristics of the material. It is a durable product that can be used both indoor and outdoor, as well as in coastal regions, where corrosion may occur on other materials. It is a lightweight material that reduces transportation costs and makes for easier installation on high-rise buildings. There are many different finish options for aluminium, which make it a versatile material for planters. Brushed, satin and powder coated options give clients the choice between natural metal finishes and colour finishes.

The client wanted to create a feature by using white powder coated planters in alternating sizes on the entrance balcony area. Round topiary balls were placed in the cube planters to create contrast. Aluminium trough planters and more cube planters were used inside the office building.

Visit the Allsorted team at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park to find out more about their exciting products.

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DEVELOP YOUR PLANTING DESIGN SKILLS At the London College of Garden Design our aim is to provide world-class, inspirational garden designing training. Our new Planting Design Diploma, launched in 2015, was created to enable professionals to develop their passion for plants by working with some of the very best designers and plants people.

Through practical workshops, inspirational lectures and visits the Planting Design Diploma explores contemporary and traditional techniques to support and develop your planting design skills. This is a unique course not found anywhere else in Europe, delivered over 30 days from January to June from our home in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

The course is led by Andrew Fisher Tomlin, designer and Chartered Horticulturist, and we are fortunate to have some incredible specialist lecturers including Rosy Hardy, Neil Lucas of Knoll Gardens, Tony Kirkham from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Nigel Dunnett from the University of Sheffield. Designer tutors include James Basson, Jo Thompson, Paul Hervey-Brookes, Anne-Marie Powell, Carolyn Willets and Amanda Patton.

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Global Stone Stealing the show at this year’s Southport Flower Show was the award winning garden ‘kuro’. In collaboration with others, Global Stone revelled in the sweet success, with its Premium Porcelain Liquorice Paving playing a star role.

A fascinating concept, winning not just one but four awards, ‘kuro’ offered two gardens in one. The first garden with its urban tones is set within water, leading the way is a beautiful porcelain pathway guiding you past a sunken firepit through to the second garden, a secluded woodland escape.

This design beautifully encapsulated a sophisticated lifestyle with sleek lines framing a social area whilst encompassing an urban retreat.

The Petrous Collection offers a superb range of paving with a versatile variation of style and sizes. Within this collection, the Petrous Premium Liquorice paving with its rich and dark tones works harmoniously with a lifestyle focussed approach to modern landscaping. For those wanting to strike a balance with traditional leisure gardening, this modern paving can create a unique juxtaposition for naturalistic planting styles.

Easy to maintain and durable, porcelain is fast becoming the paving product of choice for the 21st century. Scratch and slip resistant, combined with its gently textured surface makes the Premium Porcelain Liquorice an ideal choice for patios and around pools. As porcelain is not affected by sunlight or natural weather conditions it retains it colour, keeping your landscape looking fresh throughout the seasons.

Come see more from their fantastic range this September at the LANDSCAPE show in Battersea Park.

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BCA MATÉRIAUX ANCIENS

These photos demonstrate how a large scale conversion project to rationalise a 1900 industrial site, namely a French textile mill that specialised in the manufacture of French military uniforms, that could yield hundreds of square metres of superb antique reclaimed French oak. Many of the interior volumes had to be gutted for redevelopment and partly de-constructed, following the European Health and Safety guidelines.

Dating from around 1900, all its upper floors featured thick oak boards nailed down to oak joists. The evaluation visit revealed that although the floors appeared dirty, dusty and uninspiring that in fact once washed, the boards have fantastic patina and that classic greyish antique oak colour with a beautiful grain.

Walking through the abandoned levels with their very low ceilings, too low for David Ackers of BCA to stand upright, had the atmosphere of being below decks in an old sailing ship. These rooms where the garments were made were the classic sweat shops of the Industrial Revolution.

The resulting thousands of square metres of antique oak floorboards, and other typical antique materials such as antique paving and flagstones are being used by architects and designers on top quality projects for exteriors and interiors, all across France and Europe but also the UK, the USA and Australia.

Come see more of their beautiful oak at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Lux Lawns

Lux Lawns are one of the UK’s most experienced artificial grass installers. Based in Derbyshire, their professional fitters have been busy installing hundreds of artificial grass lawns across the UK since 2010. They cater to all-sized projects from small spaces to large lawns, patios to pool sides.

Proud to install Luxury Artificial Grass premium quality, highly durable, incredibly realistic synthetic turf, quite simply - a grass above the rest.

They were recently asked to install their artificial grass to a beautiful rear garden area that would be difficult to maintain if it was natural turf due to poor access and sloping ground. Their Classic Lux 30mm grass was chosen for its natural appearance, a must for this well landscaped garden set within the Peak District. Stone paving was also considered for the lower part of the area but was found to be less cost effective than artificial grass. The lawn looks sublime in its countryside surroundings with the client having this to say: “We are most pleased with the way it was done and the work carried out by the installation team. They were cheerful at all times and worked very hard on our difficult site. It has made all the difference to the garden and has already been much admired by neighbours and friends.”

Their luxury lawns aren’t only suitable for natural turf replacement; they can also rejuvenate tired decking, brighten up bland patios and can add extra appeal to roof terraces. They are hard-wearing enough for high demand areas such as dog runs and play areas too.

Visit their stand at the LANDSCAPE show to find out more this September in Battersea Park, where the team will be on hand to answer any questions you have.

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NatraTex (by BituChem) NatraTex is the go-to product for hard landscaping! Not only is it colourful, versatile and durable; it’s also cost-effective when set against other aesthetic finishes.

NatraTex is versatile, whether you’re looking to surface a footpath, a bus lane, or anything in between, NatraTex is the only product you need.

Because NatraTex is hot and laid like conventional macadam, you know that the surface will be durable, providing years of maintenance free use, whatever the application. They’re friendly and straightforward to do business with and they can help from the very start of the design stage to the very end of the project.

Their clients were very pleased with the NatraTex surfacing – a great appearance and finish. NatraTex really sets off the new timber school building and the warm tones create a welcoming setting for play.

The clients would thoroughly recommend this product and they look forward to working with Natratex again soon.

Construction work started on Fossebrook School in autumn 2015 and was completed in 2016 by Wilmott Dixon. This newly built, state-of-art primary school initially provides 210 primary school places to Leicestershire children.

As well as the striking single story timber construction, a great deal of thought was given to the external works.

Pay a visit to the team at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park if you’d like to know more.

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Charlotte Rowe

This tiny courtyard of 35 square meters is squeezed into the centre of a mid-20th century house in Chelsea which was to have a major overhaul. The new layout of the house meant that the courtyard would be accessed and viewed from three sides: the drawing room, the new enlarged kitchen and from the garage.

The new design needed to make this small space integral to the rest of the house which was to have a contemporary decorative feel, including a high-spec modern kitchen.

Charlotte Rowe created a courtyard which looks good and has a point of interest from all angles. This includes a long narrow water rill raised above the ground with a cantilevered water spout in bronze, which echoes the material used for the canopy over the entrance to the kitchen. Around the water rill are raised beds, bench seating and a day bed all clad in the same pale limestone. This was selected for both the floors of the courtyard and the ground floor of the house, creating a calm coordinated and integrated space. The walls are rendered in the same colour and there is a cedar screen at high level to provide more privacy.

Charlotte Rowe is one of the featured speakers at this year’s LANDSCAPE show in Battersea Park this September. Register for your free tickets to hear her at www.landscapeshow.co.uk.

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Niwaki Ltd As professional gardeners, tool sharpening is second nature but if you haven’t quite got in the habit, Niwaki can help with a full range of products to keep your tools in tip-top condition. The first and most important tip is probably to buy decent tools in the first place, soft steel of inferior tools will not hold its edge or sharpen well, so treat yourself to some Japanese steel and you will reap the rewards.

If your tools are old and a bit rusty there is still hope, a product such as Crean Mate rust eraser can be used to easily remove any dirt and rust with water or oil, rub back and forwards just like an eraser. For damaged blades of secateurs and shears use a Diamond Twin File to file back down to a smooth edge, removing any nicks in the blades, start with the rougher side and finish with the finer side.

If your tools are new-ish then you can skip straight to a sharpening stone such as, the new range of Niwaki Sharpening Stones. The sharpening stones are especially designed for secateurs, but also great for shears, topiary clippers and other sharp stuff.

Come see more of their Japanese steel range at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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CED Stone Group There’s nothing better than a project that shows off natural stone from the UK in the best way possible, like the communal sculpture built at Ruskin Square in Croydon.

The sculpture connects the town centre and the train station, this creative space focuses on the raw materials of building developments and their ‘un-made’ state.

The brief envisioned a rockery area that would look like a natural rock face when viewed from the surrounding high-rise buildings. Large blocks of Caithness from CED Stone Group were selected straight from the quarry in Scotland. The material’s flat top and bottom creates a dramatic moving effect, the blocks rise up out of trees and planted into a craggy peak.

CED keeps an extensive range of natural stone products across their six nationwide depots, they understand that natural stone needs to work in different ways because each project is completely unique, meaning their expert team will take the time to listen and get behind your vision.

The CED team will be showcasing their Caithness stone from their Scottish collection at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea, and will also be introducing their new StoneBed range – a selection of paving solutions that will ensure your paving project maintains a flawless finish.

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Trans-European Stone Ltd Trans-European are thrilled that the “Command of the Oceans Project” at the Historic Chatham Dockyard on the river Medway in Kent, has been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Sterling Prize 2017. The project has already won 4 RIBA awards including; RIBA South East, RIBA South East Conservation, RIBA South East Building of the Year and the RIBA National Award.

The 84-acre site is of great archaeological and historical significance, with a chequered history spanning over 400 years, from the Spanish armada to the Falklands crisis. The project architects specified over 2,300 m2 of Belgian blue limestone paving, with a tumbled finish for the external landscaping.

Trans-European Stone supplied the Belgian blue limestone from the quarry Les Carriés de la Pierre Bleue Belge for the external landscaping. The 200mm widths of random lengths between 300-600mm were given a tumbled finish to give an antique and weathered look, seamlessly blending the old and the new.

“The architect’s decided to use Belgian blue limestone for the external landscaping on this project due to its colour and range of textures and finishes. Its lasting durability will continue to welcome visitors for many, many years”.

Come see more of their range at their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Ashwells Timber

Ashwells Timber has the pleasure of sharing this innovative garden room project, designed to the client’s specification. When asked to summarise their requirements the clients said, “We wanted something that would look natural and fits with the environment. We wanted wood that looks like wood; wood that would be robust and long lasting”.

Ashwells were approached to discuss the various options of reclaimed tropical hardwood. It was decided that Jarrah, Eucalyptus diversicolor which originates from Australia, would be perfect. Not only is it a very durable timber but it provided the striking red colour and textures specified by the client.

The clients were also pleased that the timber had total ecological merit. Ashwells reclaimed the 230x50mm timber from Tilbury Docks in Essex, where in its previous life it was used as decking boards for pedestrian access on to the ferries. Once it was back at Ashwells premises the metal fixings were removed, and the boards were cut down into 230x23mm to make this striking cladding.

Ashwells will be exhibiting a selection of their bespoke timbers at the year’s LANDSCAPE show in September in Battersea Park and would be happy to discuss future projects.

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Designs Illustrated It’s not just landscapes you know!? The majority of Designs Illustrated’s clients are garden and landscape designers. They like to be involved with so many small businesses and to help them grow, they also provide Architectural Visualisations.

An increasing number of architects and developers are turning to them for 3D imagery on everything from extensions to new builds. Since they’re very accustomed to illustrating landscapes, proposed planting can be shown to full effect, complementing adjacent architecture. Whether you design with plants or bricks and mortar, your creations will be brought to life like never before through professional affordable illustrations, helping you increase sales and bigger better projects.

Come see Tom and Mattia at their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park, where they will be on hand to answer all you visualisation queries.

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Sugg Lighting Ltd Sugg Lighting was founded in 1837 and are one of the oldest gas lighting and flambeaux manufacturers in the UK. Working alongside top landscape designers they produce true living flame flambeaux units.

Totally UK manufactured and approved for use in both public and private landscapes they can manufacture bespoke and portable units for every application. Sugg Lighting supply both mains and LPG gas variants with hard wired remote control ignition systems.

We also are the only major manufacturer of gas lanterns too.

Six Sugg Lighting 550mm diameter Bowl Flambeaux luminaries were supplied to the new Radisson SAS Hotel in Djerba, Tunisia to illuminate their new reflection pool. The project uses a combination of down lights and colour projectors to colour the water in conjunction with the gas flame units. This combination provides the flame movement that reflects in the water. The flambeaux are controlled via an electronic controller situated in a pump room below the restaurant decking. The units are switched individually for ease of operation, and provide a stunning illuminated addition to this modern restaurant area.

Come and see examples from their range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Muztag Outdoor Fires Ltd Muztag Outdoor Fires Ltd. is a new, innovative company introducing stylish outside heat sources. Why not introduce a Muztag gas fire table or heater into your outdoor living space, allowing further enjoyment and comfort all year round.

Muztag has various options available to cater for domestic and commercial customers, their products are spectacular and a real show piece in any environment.

If elegant appearance is the most important factor, then the Muztag Lhotse-817 is the obvious choice. With its striking black encasing and stylish glass façade, this model will bring refinement to any setting.

Muztag’s exquisite and ultramodern Gongga has both functionality and eye-catching design. The flame is mesmerizingly reflected in black mirrored glass, whilst the extensive surrounding ledge provides ample space for drinks or food.

Bring a large space to life with the grandiose Kongur-425. Its 3D glass front houses a captivating flame against the black steel body. This is ideal for larger gardens or venues; it can enhance a restaurant setting or bring the same al fresco dining experience to your own home.

Muztag is currently looking to setup up their new retail and distribution network in the UK. If you are interested in becoming one of their stockists then come to visit their wonderful products at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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UPM Biocomposites Ltd Whether for residential or harder wearing public decking, UPM ProFi’s double protection technology ensures a stain resistant surface, and an ultra-durable core. Due to UPM ProFi decking’s closed surface technology, even oil and grease spills can normally be cleaned without staining.

UPM ProFi Deck is designed to be ultra-low maintenance, there is no sanding, oiling or varnishing is needed. However, as with any outdoor flooring surface, periodic cleaning and correct care is needed to ensure that the deck retains its beauty for many years.

“We are very pleased with our UPM ProFi decking. It feels warm and natural to bare feet and it does not splinter like wood. The composite decking can be washed so clean that one can walk on it with socks. We would not have built such a big terrace from a material which requires constant and heavy maintenance.” In 2010, Family Sinkkonen installed a UPM ProFi Deck in Stone Grey.

They are there to help you and your customers create the terrace you desire with a fresh and modern look combined with superior performance! Come see more at their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Sunrock Balconies Sunrock Balconies have installed glass balustrades in the Lake District at the Barrow Golf Club in Barrow-in-Furness. Which they say “is a jewel set amidst the splendor of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness peninsula”.

Built on top of a low brick wall on the veranda, the glass balustrades have stainless steel uprights between each panel of toughened glass. Sunrock barbican balustrades can have a steel top rail or handrail, but in this instance to maximise the view it wasn’t necessary.

Because of the elevated position, overlooking the Duddon estuary and the Lake District mountains, these glass balustrades allow members and visitors to see the championship golf course, to view it in all its glory, all the while with protection from any winds.

You can see more information on Sunrock barbican stainless steel and glass balustrades at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Outdoor Places Ltd The Walkway can provide an undercover pathway protection from the rain and harmful UV rays of the sun. Roofing styles can either be pitched or curved polycarbonate depending on choice.

Designed and installed to empathise with the existing environment, each unique Walkway is specially designed within the constraints of their “rulebook”.

Bespoke in design, each Walkway enhances its location to enable that “Link” pathway to be undercover delivering protection from the elements, especially rain and UV. These Walkways encourage the use of areas removed from the main core building for full engagement with curriculum and learning objectives, enhancing the look and function of your school environment.

The largest width is a very generous 4.0m however any length of Walkway can be constructed including corners and bends.

Each Walkway is constructed to a high specification, using specially sorted and prepared pressure treated timbers, durable polycarbonate roofing to meet the needs of your environment. This can also include items selected from their unique ‘Angled for Comfort’ seating range.

Come and see their bespoke range at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

PRO Landscape Design Software is a complete design package that includes all the tools a landscape or garden designer would require. With PRO Landscape, designers can impress customers with photo imaging and easily create CAD drawings for residential or commercial projects, they can also create complete and professional proposals and even design in a mobile environment, right on a tablet.

With realistic photo imaging users can easily create visual landscape designs that start from a picture taken of a home or building.

Simply drag and drop any of the 17,000 high quality images of plants, grass, mulch, hardscapes and other materials to create your vision.

Designers using PRO Landscape can also create 2D drawings with the easy-to-use CAD. Professional 2D site plans can easily be created using landscape specific terminology and there is a large library of scaled symbols that represent plantings, sprinkler systems, hardscapes and more.

PRO Landscape can also create complete professional proposals directly from either the photo imaging or CAD design. You simply add your own prices and tax rates and PRO Landscape will produce a proposal including the quotation, materials lists, plan details, and more.

It also includes a mobile companion app for an iPad or Android tablet that allows the designer to create, present and quote designs anywhere. You can also transfer designs between the tablet and desktop / laptop version of PRO Landscape, giving you the option of when and where you want to design.

If you want to know more about PRO Landscape come visit their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Platipus Anchors Limited

Platipus were thrilled to have been involved in the creation of this imagined space in an urban apartment block, created by Gold Medal Winner Kate Gould. ‘City Living’ invited visitors to a series of greened spaces built across three different levels, using innovative materials and overhead screening to provide privacy to the user.

Steel boundary structures echoed those of the building façade creating a sense of enclosure, whilst the use of a water feature, communal seating areas and structural planting brought a sense of peace and tranquillity to the space. This multi-level garden was designed to highlight the importance of greening inner city spaces, not just for residents’ enjoyment but to benefit the environment as a whole.

With three trees included in the scheme and all planted on different levels, a reliable fixing system was required to secure them in order to provide a safe environment for the visitors to the showground. A Hippophae Rhamnoides on the top floor and two Crataegus on the mezzanine were anchored using the Platipus Rootball Fixing System with Plati-Mat®. This system allowed for rapid installation of the trees in tight working areas, whilst providing a safe and secure anchoring system, without the need for above ground stakes or guy wires.

To speak to Platipus to find out more come visit them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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The Landscaper

The Landscaper since it was first published nearly 20 years ago with it’s succinct, no nonsense independent editorial has always been a firm favourite with landscapers, designers, landscape contractors, greenkeepers and groundsmen.

The title has had three owners, the founder Chris Floate, Metropolis International Ltd and since 2014 Curtis Media Ltd. The last three years have seen a sharp and sustained growth in the magazines advertising revenue. This is due to a number of factors. The printed version of the magazine has been upgraded with perfect binding, improved paper quality, better design and most importantly a significant increase in pagination with 80 to 100 pages per issue now the norm.

The digital footprint of The Landscaper has increased in size by not only increasing its UK readership but also by building a sizable international following. The page turner version of the magazine has achieved an incredible 81,699 impressions and our monthly newsletter gets double the industry average open rate on Mail Chimp 11/7/2017.

From the 28 days following August 21st The Landscapers tweets achieved 117, 900 impressions.

There is no doubt that the move from a large publishing concern to a family business has also proved to be beneficial.

Curtis Media Ltd is dedicated to just one magazine and not in the business of organising exhibitions or award ceremonies.

Their costs and staffing levels are therefore kept to a minimum which means they are able to offer extremely competitive advertising rates.

Come and meet the team on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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City Art Gym City Art Gym is a beautiful combination of public art and exercise equipment. The entire body can be trained on five elegant sculptures, regardless of age and fitness level.

City Art Gym is designed and made in Sweden of stainless steel. The equipment is maintenance free. The unique sculptures the ball, the bridge, the barr, the branch and the balance can be placed in a park, at a square, on a boardwalk, on the beach, on the schoolyard, or the grounds of a residential development. With its elegance, it can be placed in public spaces where a regular outdoor gym is not appropriate or where there is not enough room. City Art Gym can also add beauty and function to a larger indoor space. It is designed with a gender perspective and tested and approved by people with functional limitations. There are instruction plates – images showing the basic exercises – for each sculpture.

The feedback from Scandinavian customers has been very positive. They report that a broader group of people use this installation compared to a conventional outdoor gym.

Children play next to parents working out, seniors next to super fit athletes. City Art Gym is a great meeting place and facilitates a healthier and safer community.

To see more of City Art Gym come visit them at this year’s LANDSCAPE show in September in Battersea Park.

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dot-spot German external lighting manufacturer dotspot are growing from strength to strength and to assist with their aggressive expansion plans appointed London based Flairlight to be its sole UK distributor.

“Flairlight were a perfect choice to distribute our product due to their approach, technical expertise and reputation in the UK to supply quality products to high class projects” said Claus Hammer International Sales Manager.

The products are fitted with a unique feature called “Thermo Protect” this internal device monitors the LED chip temperature to the heat sink and luminaire body, in the event that the products get dangerously close to the maximum recommended temperature of the chip the “Thermo Protect” system cleverly reduces the wattage to the chip and reduces light output, which in turn reduces heat, thus protecting the chip and safe guarding your investment. Why should it get hot? Usually when the external temperature is higher than normal and the fittings are left on during the day. At night, the “Thermo Protect” system will never be in operation.

One of dot-spot’s biggest markets are the Middle East where ambient temperatures are often in excess of 45°C. “The quality and reliability of this range of products is outstanding” commented Mike Eddowes Director of Flairlight, “in 30 years I have never picked up a product and thought wow this is quality, the materials performance and operation are second to none.”

Come and see the range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Ascot Spring Garden Show 2018 Ascot Racecourse has announced a partnership with its local prestigious stable mates, The Savill Garden and The Valley Gardens at Windsor Great Park, to launch a brand-new garden show in April 2018.

Ascot Racecourse and The Savill and Valley Gardens all form a part of the historic Windsor Estate, have royal heritage and enjoy iconic status as places of outstanding beauty with reputations for delivering high class events.

The all-new ‘Ascot Spring Garden Show’ has been planned and designed by Stephen Bennett, former shows director at the Royal Horticultural Society where he was responsible for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the launch of all other major RHS shows during his tenure.

Led by John Anderson, keeper of the gardens at Windsor Great Park, the Windsor Estate team are embellishing the new show with horticultural content, gardening advice and promotional support.

The launch of the show has been welcomed by quality horticultural exhibitors as well as leading manufacturers and suppliers of the best garden equipment, greenhouses, tools and machinery – as well as exhibitors of sculpture and stylish garden ornaments.

Central to the popular public and media appeal of the new show – which is planned to run in April on a regular annual basis – will be six part-funded show gardens designed and built by up and coming garden designers who are submitting proposals based broadly on a “Town and Country” theme. The Ascot Spring Show Gardens are being curated by leading garden designer Andrew Fisher Tomlin, winner of the Best in Show Summer Garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2016.

Come visit and speak to them more about their company at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Champion Timber Champion Timber is a leading supplier of top quality timber with ten branches in the South East, supplying a huge range of decking, fencing, treated construction timber and landscaping timbers for professional contractors and designers.

Using its own milling facilities, Champion supplies stock and bespoke items in oak, cedar, pressure treated redwood to UC4, sapele and other FSC/PEFC/MTCC hardwoods. Landscape battens, including a new design for privacy applications, are also available and they offer fast delivery from their fleet of vehicles, which include crane facilities.

Their Redwood timber is preservative treated with a wax additive for extra protection, and have recently introduced a new composite decking, Silvadec. As a main stockist for the popular Millboard composite decking, which has unique hidden fixings and enhanced grains for a textured feel, they have large stocks and range of all the fixings and finishes to complete the project.

The brand’s new 52-page decking and landscaping brochure includes specifications such as timber density, coverage, slip resistance (PTV), environmental accreditation, available treatments and profiles. The product technical information section features specie type in extensive detail.

Drop by the Champion Timber stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park where an expert will be on hand to discuss the timber elements in your projects, or you can simply collect your free copy of their new colour landscape brochure.

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Gardarica Established in 1986 in Australia, the Gardarica brand is one of the leading international providers of water management, living walls and green roofs solutions.

Gro-Wall ÂŽ vertical garden system is truly modular with individual plant access and both vertical and horizontal system expansion. Easily create even self supporting vertical garden screening walls with a heavy duty design able to support larger and freestanding projects.

The Infiltration Tank System is the ideal way to manage storm water run off in permeable or semi permeable soil conditions.

The system is designed to capture surface water through infiltration, and then clean and filter the water before it is allowed to recharge the water table providing moisture for surrounding vegetation.

Atlantis structural lightweight fill is ideal for civil engineering and landscape applications.

Their technical team can assist you with the selection of the suitable structure for your project requirements and adhering to relevant design standards.

Their team provide innovative designs and solutions for water sensitive urban design applications. They specialise in providing cost effective solutions that provide excellent water quality and maximise land usage for developers. Their design solutions focus on utilising the complete development area to deliver efficient integrated and sustainable systems that are more cost effective than traditional design approaches.

Come and talk to them about your project on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Star Uretech Ltd Star Uretech are a UK company that specialises in the formulation, manufacture and supply of resin bound and bonded surfacing materials. Not only do they provide high quality products, they also work closely with architects, designers and installers to offer bespoke solutions for all aspects of landscape decorative surfacing.

So far 2017 has been an exciting year for Star Uretech as they have become the first resin bound and bonded supplier to sign up to the Living Wage Foundation. Mark Almond, General Manager says “We are a young, dynamic team which includes the addition of our experienced polyurethane chemist, Kirstie Rawlinson. We are enthusiastic about the future and aim to demonstrate our commitment to the decorative market and development of the next generation resin systems. We take great pride in being a company that ‘does the right thing’ and in our efforts to be a trusted, honest supplier and improve the industry as a whole we have recently become FeRFA, BALI and RSMA members. We are very keen to ensure that consumers don’t continue to suffer due to low quality systems or unscrupulous installers” This year has also seen Star Uretech supply products for an installation that required a bespoke drainage solution combined with a high performance, vibrant coloured fountain surround at the Forbidden Corner in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Working closely with the very talented Olicana mosaics they have created a unique installation which is not just eye catching but also highly porous whilst maintaining its performance and longevity.

Come and talk to them about your next project on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Hedges Direct Ltd Trading online for over 10 years, Hedges Direct is a specialist supplier of hedging, turf, pleached trees, living screens and topiary.

With decades of experience in the horticultural industry and a culture firmly focused on quality and service, they are able to supply specimen plants for any size project, all with an industry leading delivery turnaround. Hedges Direct diverse range of hedging in particular incorporates both deciduous and evergreen species, including popular flowering and berry varieties. From root ball, bare root or pot grown to the trough based instant hedging; the range of planting options and sizes available allows a truly bespoke approach to garden design and creation.

Now that they are nearing the end of the season for root ball and bare root hedging, they are presently looking towards their summer offerings with a current focus on their extensive range of lavender. This wonderfully versatile shrub is fast becoming a popular addition to the garden scape with its swath of vivid colour and uplifting fragrance. Varieties stocked include English, Hidcote, French, White and Dwarf Lavender.

They feature lush evergreen foliage and graceful flower spires which range from the deepest vibrant purple to a soft delicate white. Compact lavender hedging is now proving exceptionally popular in contemporary garden design planting schemes, providing an architectural element on the garden canvas creating both shape and texture in addition to offering year round colour.

For more information about their lavender selection and their full product range, visit their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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AZPECTS LTD When timber decking gets wet it gets slippery - people often suffer injuries as a result. Until recently there hasn’t been much you could do about it without drastically changing the appearance of the decking however Azpects have found the solution, they call it Deck Magic. Not only does it give an enhanced slip resistance to wet decking it also resists algae, fungal growth and staining whilst maintaining its natural appearance!

It can be applied to new and old, bare or tanalised decking, but not suitable for coated timber. Being a water-based sealer it also allows wood to breathe naturally, preserving the life of the timber.

How does it work, Magic? Well not quiet, it contains a clever formula that reacts with water to rise out of the timber, like thousands of microscopic fingers, giving significant slip resistance on wet decking.

Azpects have an independently commissioned report stating, ‘Decking treated with EASYSeal Deck Magic provided a higher level of traction than untreated samples and also resisted the build-up of algae. The level of slip risk presented to pedestrians on the decking reduced from high-risk where untreated to low-risk on the treated samples as per HSE guidelines for slip resistance’.

So if you have timber decking and want slip resistant decking, without changing its appearance, order Deck Magic now from Azpects on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

AVANT Tecno UK Ltd Owning a honey farm may sound like a relaxing job, but moving the hives around in the middle of the night was no easy task for the Wallace family of Quince Honey Farm in Devon.

Each year the hives must be moved to different locations to allow the bees to access particular crops. In Spring the hives are placed in oilseed rape fields, in Summer they are near the wildflowers in the hedgerows, and in the Autumn the hives return to South Molton for the local heather.

Each different crop enables the bees to produce honey with different flavours.

While making honey might sound easy, Ian explained that moving the hives by hand three times a year was “brutal, heavy work.”

Ian doubted there was a machine that would fit the bill until he found the Avant 200, which is compact enough to tow behind a 4x4 or tractor.

Ian explained that one year while moving the hives to the rape fields at 3am their cars got stuck, and after much revving of engines, a concerned local resident called the police, which led to the police car getting stuck too!

However once the Avant was unloaded they were able to tow all the vehicles out of the field.

Avant manufactures a wide range of compact, 4-wheel drive machines, which can be fitted with a very comprehensive range of accessories to meet the many varied requirements of the hire market to make general maintenance jobs, easy and less labour intensive.

Come and talk to Avant about their range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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WaterWood WaterWood stands for ecological and highly durably hardwood harvested from the Brokopondo-Reservoir in Suriname. The Lake is one of the largest reservoirs in the world. It contains a treasure which cannot be ignored: Millions of cubic metres of wood of the highest quality. Today, 60 years after the reservoir was created due to the construction of a power plant, the trees are felled and serve as the ideal material for European terraces. Harvesting these trees serves the environment enormously, as they would eventually rod and release climate-damaging methane gas.

WaterWood offers three highly resistant wood species perfectly suited for outdoor decking: Walaba, Guyana Teak, and Fava.

Guyana Teak, for instance, is durable and tough. It impresses with its warm, brown colour and a discreet wood structure. Its weather resistance makes this wood ideal for the construction of high quality terraces.

In the maritime sector, Guyana Teak has been used worldwide for decades as a highly resistant wood.

All planks are dried and smooth planed in the Netherlands guaranteeing a high quality standard of the finished goods. So far, hundreds of thousands square meters of WaterWood terraces have been built in Europe - with more yet to come.

Explore their selection at their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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CREEPERS LIMITED Creepers Nursery receives weekly deliveries from the finest growing nurseries throughout Europe. The trees, plants and shrubs are carefully unwrapped, quality checked and moved to custom built areas to be fed and linked to the nursery irrigation system to ensure that they arrive on site healthy and flourishing.

The nursery stores the plants and trees that have been ordered for their clients’ jobs, but also has a vast selection of beautiful and unique specimen trees. Their clients can visit the nursery to view and select from delicate herbaceous plants to mature screening trees, miles of instant hedging to ancient specimens for their project.

Their plant buyer has been working in the industry for 23 years, and has built a trusted and knowledgeable relationship with his clients and Europe’s growers. Special items can be hand selected direct from the grower.

Creepers Landscapes have designed and landscaped bespoke gardens for over 25 years. They have a busy and expanding private and commercial client base. Working on many varied projects has enabled them to build a mature multi-disciplined and enthusiastic team, who have extensive knowledge and experience, and are dedicated to producing a perfect product.

Their projects range from landscaping the grounds of Surrey mansions, Historic gardens to exclusive roof-top gardens in Central London.

They can offer concept plans and planting schedules as well as detailed, personal designs and planting plans for private clients. Their designs can be generated on CAD or drawn by hand. They can produce hand-rendered artists’ impressions and colour plans; super-imposed photographic visuals; computer 3D visuals and mood boards to assist plan translation.

Come and visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

CORNISH CONCRETE PRODUCTS Specialising in the design and manufacture of precast concrete products, CCP offer customers a high level of technical advice and design expertise.

Understanding that no two projects are the same, they pride themselves in providing innovative, creative, cost effective solutions to exceed their client requirements.

Precast concrete elements are becoming ever popular within the hard landscaping sector due to their capabilities to withstand harsh weather conditions. The design and manufacturing possibilities of precast concrete are virtually endless and can be cast in a variety of different shapes and sizes. In a scheme to regenerate a public space area in Southampton Station Quarter, they provided a series of curved precast steps, seating units and planters. Due to the complexity of the project, their design team led early on discussions with the client to ensure ease of manufacture along with an aesthetically pleasing design. During the manufacturing process they utilised steel, timber, GRP and polystyrene forms to create the multitude of different shapes required.

All units were manufactured in a white cement based concrete, using blackhill aggregate. The units were finished with a heavy acid etch.

Come and talk to the team on their stand at this year’s LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park.

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Chic Teak Michael Balston, a Chelsea Gold Medallist & Judge, designed the beautiful gardens at the five star Grove Hotel.

His brief was to provide a formal seating are around some garden sculptures. In a move away from conventional teak garden benches he chose to include five Cheverell benches to sit around the perimeter of the circular paved area.

The Cheverell bench is one of Michael Balston’s own designs and he commissioned Chic Teak to make them to his specific drawings. Being modular, it is possible to make this style any size from a two to a seven seater.

The delightfully ornate high-backed Cheverell benches, with gently sloping top, decorative finials, tapered legs and softly curved seat is expected to be very popular in the Grove Hotels’ grounds which attract visitors from all around the world.

Come and talk to Chic Teak about your bespoke furniture requirements on the Chic Teak stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Greenfingers Charity Greenfingers Charity commissioned TV gardener Adam Frost to design the new Courtyard Garden at Keech Hospice, Luton with the help of students of the Homebase Gardening Academy. As an existing good friend of Greenfingers, the charity was delighted to invite Adam to perform the official opening ceremony.

This is the 53rd therapeutic and recreational garden built by Greenfingers Charity in children’s hospices around the UK from the Isle of Wight to Loch Lomond. Funding for this project very much relied on the generosity of the Homebase DIY chain who have been donating all the 5p carrier bag tax collected since the levy was introduced in October 2015.

The original plain space was transformed from a drab concrete courtyard with the muscles and resources of skilled craftsmen.

They created a colourful, three-dimensional garden with easy access for wheelchairs using plants that will delight all the senses of the adults and children who spend time at Keech Hospice Care. This team will also be commissioned by Greenfingers Charity to work on the design and build at another children’s hospice garden in the grounds of St Andrew’s Children’s Hospice, which is due to be created later this year.

Until now the garden at Keech Hospice Care, which supports adults from Luton and South Bedfordshire, and children from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes, has remained relatively bereft of interesting plants or features since the hospice opened twenty-six years ago.

Find out more about how Greenfingers can help you and others by popping by their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Elite Bespoke Planters

Elite Bespoke Planters offer stylish planters hand crafted from natural stone, such as marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, onyx, and many local stones. They welcome commissions from garden designers, interior designers, home owners, and businesses, and if you don’t need a bespoke creation, they always keep a varied range of individual planters to choose from on their website.

Due to the fact that no two stones are the same, these are all unique in their right.

This stunning Verde K Indian Marble Planter (35x30x30) would work equally well inside the home, in the kitchen, bathroom or conservatory, or outside, on the patio, poolside, or garden. For bespoke orders they would just need to know its intended location beforehand so they can use the appropriate stone and finishing.

Elite Bespoke Planters manufacture all sizes, and can make singles, pairs, or a specific line of planters for you or your business.

To see what else Elite Bespoke Planters have to offer you, come visit their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Green-Tech Ltd Green-Tech are proud to play their part in supplying the landscaping materials used in a memorial to honour the many servicemen of World War II who passed through the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Burscough, known as HMS Ringtail.

HMS Ringtail is an old World War II airfield in Lancashire. It was a busy military base that was closed for flying in 1946 but kept under the military status of care and maintenance and used as an engine holding and repair unit.

Recently a new Ringtail retail park has been built on land that was formerly HMS Ringtail.

A new Booths Supermarket has been built on the Park and has been designed to resemble a WW2 aircraft hangar.

Cheshire based Hulton Landscapes secured the contract to construct a new memorial garden and ensure the existing memorial was removed and placed at its new location.

To complement the architecture and character of the surrounding landscape Hulton Landscapes undertook a detailed programme of soft landscaping which included the planting of shrubs and established trees.

Green-Tech, a leading supplier of landscape materials supplied, Mona tree irrigation, tree anchoring systems, Rootbarrier, Resibond frames and tree guards. These items are all designed for an urban environment such as this and provide protection and nurture to give a healthy tree the best start.

Chris Whittingham, Commercial Director from Hulton Landscapes said “It was a great honour to be awarded this contract which means so much to so many. We have worked with Green-tech for a number of years and always find they offer us great products and a great service.”

Come and talk to Green-Tech about the project on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

Hadlow College Hadlow is a specialist, high quality, land-based college set in the heart of the Kent countryside near Tonbridge, offering a huge range of courses, from Entry Level up to Honours Degrees, and land-based Apprenticeship routes. The only Kent college to be graded ‘Outstanding’ at its last Ofsted inspection, Hadlow prides itself on educational excellence linked to sustainable business practices.

Hadlow’s apprentices are enrolled on a variety of Certificate or Diploma courses in Work-Based Horticulture, including Landscaping, Parks, Gardens & Green spaces and Greenkeeping. They have been undertaking recent projects including garden works for the University of Kent and Maidstone Hospital, maintenance work in Greenwich Park, planting winter bedding plants for Shepway Council, lawn care for Pearson’s Landscapes and maintenance of a 3G football pitch at Valley Invicta School.

Hadlow was the first UK institution to offer the new Golf Greenkeeping Standard Apprenticeship – and one of their students, Vince DeMarzo, took second place in the highly coveted 2016 Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year awards.

The college’s strong links with employers, together with an outstanding reputation in the land-based sector, have helped them become the natural solution for rural industries.

If you are a business considering employing an apprentice and are looking for an experienced training partner, come and talk to Hadlow’s dedicated and friendly Apprenticeships, Business and Community (ABC) team on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Steel and Glass Balustrades Ltd

At Steel and Glass Balustrades Limited they offer a full range of design options for internal and external balustrade projects.

From framed glass balustrades to frameless balustrades, Juliet balconies, staircase balustrades and steel railings.

They can also offer a powder coating range to compliment any window frame colour. The ultimate in railing systems for design, quality and safety. You can choose from a wide variety of designs and materials to create the perfect combination you are looking for.

You can bring your vision to life with their modular systems that set a new standard in railings and glass balustrade systems. Their hard landscaping division also offers one of the best non slip upvc composite decking boards available. With a colour range of 8 choices it’s the alternative to wood that doesn’t cost the earth and comes with a 20 year warranty. Is slip resistant, fire resistant, resists heat and is 100% recyclable.

Why not combine your balustrade and decking project to achieve the ultimate in external fashion.

Come and talk to their small enthusiastic team that will carry out your projects anywhere in the UK on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Dalefoot Composts An enterprising Cumbrian family firm, that makes peat free compost from sheep’s wool and bracken, has featured in a new BBC TV series championing rural entrepreneurs.

Dalefoot Composts, based on a 120-acre family farm in the hills of the Lake District, was highlighted on ‘Back to the Land’ presented by Kate Humble on BBC 2. The documentary series travelled the UK meeting the growing band of rural entrepreneurs who have forged their own innovative products and businesses from the land.

The programme took a behind-the-scenes look at Dalefoot’s eco compost-making using wool and bracken from the Cumbrian fells. The family who run Dalefoot Composts, Jane Barker and husband Simon Bland, were filmed throughout the year for the episode and their 11-year-old daughter Arabella also made an appearance, helping Kate and her parents with lambing.

The enterprising couple began manufacturing compost and selling mail order 20 years ago, prompted by diminishing returns from their sheep farming business.

Using Simon’s practical farming knowledge and the scientific input of Jane, who holds a PhD in Environmental Science, they began their composting using bracken – a by-product of their environmental and habitat restoration work - before adding wool to the mixture.

Their sustainable Wool Compost range, which is now widely used by gardeners across the UK, boasts wool from their own flock.

Benefits include natural water retention of wool fibres means up to 50% less watering. Wool provides a steady, slow sustained supply of nitrogen and high levels of natural potash from the bracken promotes flowering and fruiting, healthy growth and hearty crops - no need for any additional plant food.

Come and meet them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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London Stone Paving Available exclusively from London Stone, DesignClad is a high-performance; revolutionary Porcelain wall cladding that opens up a wealth of design opportunities, transforming vertical wall design possibilities for Landscape Specialists.

Offering all the advantages of Porcelain, it’s very low-maintenance, highly durable character makes it ideal as a stylish, long-lasting wall covering that brings elegant simplicity to both contemporary spaces and classical designs. DesignClad can be used in both interior and exterior settings.

At only 3mm thick and weighing 7.1kg/m2, it offers an easy-to-handle, quick, lightweight solution to covering large areas while adding definition and character to indoor and outdoor settings. Virtually non-porous, highly scratch-resistant and available in a wide range of fade-proof colours, DesignClad can be cut to any size, to a maximum large-scale format of 1000 x 3000mm, giving you the chance to specify bespoke large format sizes and cut-to-size shapes for a great design effect. There really is a material for every project and every design style. Stay ahead in a competitive market and visit London Stone on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Taylor Made Planters Ltd Taylor Made Planters were commissioned by Morgan Sindall on the Hammersmith Palais project early in 2014. They worked close with the team to design and create a unique ultra-modern looking courtyard for the newly developed student accommodation. The 19metre planter with seating to the front was constructed from heavy-duty sleepers then clad with 4x1 planned boards. They also supplied over 50 planters adjacent from the 19metre planter along with benches with internal lighting. All were then finished with 3 coats of Sadolin Superdec Opaque wood protection in battleship grey which finished it off perfectly.

Over 250 pressure treated sleepers used and something in the region of 1000m of 95 x 45mm treated cladding was used. A high grade 300micron eco dpm liner was used and all the visible fixings are stainless steel. Over 50 Blok planters were built and painted for this project and all completed within 3weeks.

Come and see what Taylor Made can do for you by visiting their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Shoot Limited Shoot have been listening to their professional members and have recently launched a new mobile web version of Shoot.

This is particularly popular with garden maintenance managers who have a team to manage or new apprentices to train.

Members of Shoot can now login on their mobile devices to view their garden profile, plant lists and care tasks on the go. As a professional member of Shoot, you and your clients will also see your logo on the mobile site so you stay front of mind with your clients.

Easily view your plant list for each garden which you can also filter by group. You can toggle between any garden plant list and the care calendar for that garden. You can read more about the tasks for each month and view the plants they relate to. Select the month you are in or skip to a future month to see the care tasks for that month.

You, or your team members, can also tick off as ‘completed’ any task direct from your mobile device.

Finally you can also add notes as you walk around your garden (or your client’s garden) with your mobile. This enables you to keep a handy list of notes while you, or your team, are working in a garden.

Come and see the new mobile version of Shoot on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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BronzeWork

BronzeWork is a Suffolk-based custom metalwork company specialising in bespoke projects which feature in both historic and modern environments. Pieces range from door furniture through to balustrades and railings.

The most successful outcomes are where they can work closely with the client to find the best solution before production. This may involve making prototypes or test pieces to check assumptions, particularly to check the dynamics of a piece. The less successful projects tend to be rushed with ill-defined parameters. Sometimes a simple sketch can go straight to production, but it is often useful to work up the design using Computer Aided Design to evaluate options and to create working drawings as in this garden table designed by Douglas Mackie.

Once the design was settled, the parts were profiled, and the whole powder-coated.

It is a good example of how they do old things using modern techniques and new things in a traditional way.

For more information come and visit them at the LANDSCAPE show in September in Battersea Park.

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Hy-Tex (UK) Limited Hy-Tex (UK) Limited is pleased to announce that they will be showcasing the new VersiWall green wall systems at the LANDSCAPE show.

VersiWall™ is an extremely versatile, easy-to-install, low maintenance modular vertical green wall system which offers a cost-effective and practical solution to turn monotonous walls into aesthetically-pleasing and beneficial living plant walls.

At the heart of this professional system is the planting tray which can be mounted in a variety of ways (plastic panels, weld mesh or steel rods) to suit project requirements and provide creative planting possibilities.

Key advantages are modular design, curved wall creation, multiple mounting options, flexible tray spacing, secure anchorage, 1.8l planter capacity, efficient irrigation, easy installation, simple maintenance, strong and durable plus fire resistant version available.

Come visit and see their new products at their stand at the LANDSCAPE show in September in Battersea Park.

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Hunter Industries For young plants and trees to thrive, they must receive adequate irrigation and a steady exchange of oxygen across all levels of the root zone. This encourages roots to grow deep and remain safely below ground, allowing plants to become strong and fully established. At the same time, water savings remain a top concern for landscape management projects, especially in areas that are difficult to water.

The revolutionary MP Rotator from Hunter Industries offers flexibility of design and features a unique, multi-trajectory rotating stream delivery system that achieves water-conserving results in any landscape. Rather than simply “spraying” water onto landscapes, the MP Rotator delivers multiple streams of water at a slower rate that soils can absorb, significantly reducing runoff. This application rate allows even distribution and up to 30% less water use when compared to traditional sprays.

Complementing the water-saving features of the MP Rotator is Hunter’s new Root Zone Watering System (RZWS). The RZWS features Hunter’s patented StrataRoot™ design, a series of internal baffles that direct water, oxygen, and nutrients directly to the root zone while providing rigidity to the irrigation cylinder for added durability. The RZWS comes pre-assembled for easy installation, and the enclosed design and grate protect irrigation hardware from vandalism.

For efficient, water-saving landscape irrigation and healthy trees and shrubs in any environment, choose the Hunter RZWS and the MP Rotator as the optimal solution.

To learn more, visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Supremo Limited

Supremo will be at the LANDSCAPE Show with a range of products that have innovation from one common bi-product. Resysta, a formulation made from three main ingredients, rice husk, rock salt and mineral oil. This special formula re-engineered to make Resysta, has all the attributes for sustainability that will help save the tropical forests and create a green environment within the building and leisure industry.

Resysta is used in the making of decking and wall cladding profiles and now the latest developments of Resysta furniture exclusively imported by Supremo has hit the market place. This wood looking material has many qualities that stands out from the crowd. An ideal material to use outdoors as it is weatherproof, salt water resistant, will not rot, splinter crack and is fungal and termite resistant. Resysta has a class A fire rating and is slip resistant which should be paramount in decking materials.

This accredited material is now being made into beautiful designer led furniture for the home or hotel market together with the more robust products made for the contract division for use in pubs, clubs and communal grounds that require a more industrial application.

Their team will be on hand at the LANDSCAPE Show 2017 in Battersea Park this September to discuss any of your requirements for decking, fascia’s or furniture projects.

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Viking Nurseries Ltd Viking Nurseries are specialist growers of quality hardy Nursery Stock for the landscaping and garden centre industry.

Established since 1998, Viking Nurseries have been producing a wide range of the highest quality conifers and shrubs for UK and European markets. In most recent times, they have been increasing their range of plants for the landscaping and garden centre markets and now offer over 250 varieties, all grown in pot sizes: 1.4 ltr, 4.5 ltr and 10 ltr. This gives customers interesting plants for all seasons, starting with Hellebores available in January to Sarcococca in December. They offer their customers the hardiest of varieties to ensure plants survive in all kinds of conditions.

A cool store facility has been added to the fully mechanized nursery allowing an extended sales period of Azaleas, Rhododendrons and Camellias by delaying the flowering time, enabling the company to keep a full range of plants available throughout spring and early summer.

The recently extended nursery is set in an idyllic position in the Norfolk countryside, 6 miles from Norwich. Built from scratch they have employed the latest technology to produce plants on the 30 acre site.

Viking Nurseries will exhibit for the first time at The LANDSCAPE Show and present the biggest range in their 19 year history.

Alongside their extensive range of conifers and shrubs, they will also be presenting their grafted conifers, their increased 10ltr specimen range such as Picea Conica and many choice shrubs for example the Mahonia Soft Caress. Come and meet them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

BATHGATE HORTICULTURE Following the launch of the Horticultural range by Bathgate Silica Sand Ltd in 2016, Bathgate have already picked up an award for the unique Champions Blend All Purpose Compost and are gaining an increasing number of glowing testimonials from leading horticulturalists.

Mike Smith from Tom Smith Plants has been so impressed with Bathgate’s Champions Blend, he now uses it as his main growing media for his exhibition plants. Mike has won many prestigious awards for his plant displays and his most coveted to date was at RHS Chelsea in 2016.

Mike is now working with Bathgate to develop new products and in recognition for his valuable contribution a team from Bathgate’s will be joining Mike at RHS Chelsea in 2017 to assist with the build-up of his display.

This will be a proud moment for Bathgate, to be involved with Mike, presenting a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with his plants being exclusively grown using Bathgate’s Champions Blend Range of growing media.

Mike is already planning his display and has recently taken delivery of some Champions Blend Compost to get plants growing in time for the show.

“Bathgate compost is a quality professional growing media and we look forward to using it on all fruit and vegetable show gardens in the future” - Mike Smith, Tom Smith Plants.

Come and meet the Bathgate team on their stand at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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Loknan Architectural

Loknan Architectural is renowned for their ability to provide bespoke, high-end timber solutions for their clients. Client care is second to none, from first point of contact right through to project completion, attention to detail is almost excessive on all their projects!

The five main areas of their product offering include decking, cladding, pergolas, benches /seating and planters.

All the rest of their solutions are completely bespoke, however if you’re looking for inspiration and ideas, fear not! Loknan are a fantastic source of inspiration, so if you have a particular project you need assistance with then speak to one of the Loknan team and they will be more than happy to help your out with images, datasheets and even a visit to your studio to discuss the project in more detail.

Loknan Architectural will be exhibiting at the LANDSCAPE show again this year - be sure to look out for their stand as it’s promising to be an interesting one. Rumour has it that they’re showcasing a new style of popular bamboo decking and cladding (appropriately called their ‘Elegance Bamboo’) as well as some of their other core products, so be sure to call past and have a chat with one of the team!

So remember to come visit them to check out their new styles this September at LANDSCAPE show in Battersea Park.

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Lubbe & Sons (bulbs) Ltd Lubbe & Sons (bulbs) Ltd. is a leading company in the landscape industry. Founded over 100 years ago, after their great grandfather bred the famous Narcissus variety “Actaea”, today, Lubbe specialise in enhancing the public open spaces, by supplying flower bulbs and perennials. This also has a positive effect on increasing biodiversity, which today is highly valued.

Lubbe & Sons (Bulbs) Limited is currently working on enhancing the major roads in London. Reducing grass cutting regime, and increasing bio diversity!

Over the past 20 years they have been planting millions of bulbs under grass with their bulb planting machine. It is a very effective way of planting.

Of course Lubbe can supply loose bulbs too, when you need to plant up your flower beds in autumn. Today they hear many comments from customers, that money is “tight”.

However, there is a solution to expensive bedding areas, by using perennial plants.

This is becoming more popular than ever and Lubbe have a number of varieties in their nursery, that, when used correctly will provide excellent colour and ground cover throughout the season.

The team can tell you everything about it if you visit their stand at the LANDSCAPE Show this September in Battersea Park.

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Green Garden Paving

PorcelPave are excited to be bringing the innovative new PorcelQuick system to the LANDSCAPE Show for 2017. Fixing external porcelain tiles can be both time consuming and costly, but with PorcelQuick you can expect to see a reduction in materials of up to 80%. This is a huge advantage when fixing patios for terraced houses where access can be an issue.

The benefits of the PorcelQuick Adped System means that there is up to 80% reduction in materials & cost and areduced risk of back ache or injury. It provides shortened installation times, high load bearing strength and it resists structural movement. It will reduce carbon footprint by up to 80% and is guaranteed for 25 years.

Porcelain tiles require a solid base to avoid lipping which means a substantial amount of materials are needed, as well as time to let the base dry. With the PorcelQuick system a series of pedestals are created using a mix of sharp sand and cement, which can be tiled as soon as they are hardened.

The finished patio can also be grouted, using Grout Backer Rod to support the grout during application and curing. Stainless steel external trims are also available to finish the patio without the need for profiling.

Visit the PorcelPave stand at LANDSCAPE 2017 this September in Battersea Park for more information on the PorcelQuick system.

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Gravel Master Ltd Gravel Master has continued to expand their existing range of products which includes: Paving packs, Gravel, Topsoil, Chippings, Sand, Rockeries and Turf and Grass.

Gravel Master has also recently added a range of soil improvers to their impressive topsoil collection, designed to enrich existing soils and boost growth. Furthermore, Gravel Master has supplied Paving for episode 2 of the hit ITV show ‘Love Your Garden’, including several goods to Blackpool Zoo! Gravel Master offers products in Bulk Bags, Pre-packed sealed bags or loose loads to be delivered. All of Gravel Master products are naturally quarried within the UK to guarantee products of the highest quality.

Whether it’s small 6mm decorative chippings, or large 250mm rockeries to enhance your landscape, Gravel Master is guaranteed to offer products for all uses and occasions.

To learn more from them come visit them at the LANDSCAPE show in September in Battersea Park.

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London College of Garden Design London College of Garden Design (LCGD) Graduates have triumphed once again at two of the big summer shows.

At RHS Tatton Park Flower Show Lara Behr has won a Gold medal and the Best Back-to-back garden with her Macmillan Legacy Garden, a place of reflection, inspired by the work of the charity and all those involved in continuing their work. The garden referenced the charity’s founder and the work made possible by legacy donations.

Lara has said ‘This has been a huge boost to my career so far and has allowed me to build upon the success I have had to date since leaving LCGD.’ Will Williams won a Silver Gilt Medal at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show for ‘Streetscape’s Holding Back the Flood’ a striking representation of the actions of Pickering to reduce any recurrence of recent flooding where trees have been planted to slow water run-off after heavy rainfall. Will said “I’ve had a huge reaction to the garden with people interested in what they can do to help by planting trees, especially Alders, alongside water courses. I’m delighted by the response.

Tom Massey also won a Silver Gilt medal at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show for the Perennial Sanctuary Garden with spiral paths through colourful planting combinations that led to a calm central space away from the outside world.

Many of the College’s tutors take part in the main flower shows with James Basson, Kate Gould, Andrew Fisher Tomlin and Andrew Wilson all winning Gold Medals in 2017.

Find out more about the LCGD at their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Ebb and Flow Ltd For a recent project that Ebb and Flow worked on, their client had an idea to bring a little of the outside into the inside of a play barn. So they created tiers of trays to hang from the roof, with lines of raindrops which children can walk between on stopping stones below.

The intention of the whole visitor centre (Williams Den near Hull) is reconnection with nature, so they wanted to make the rain interactive.

By chance they found that waves in the trays created swaying in the raindrops in a wonderful way. With the help of ingenious fabrications they have wave generating flaps operated by levers and cables. As far as they know there is nowhere else where one can play with freefalling rain. This could make weather forecasting even more difficult for the Hull area‌ At Ebb and Flow they would be happy to make playful rain in other arid regions, inside or outside. If you know of one please get in touch.

Come and talk to Simon on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Boot & Dart Nurseries B.V Working with their local government partners across the Netherlands, over the last few years B&C’s R&D department have bred, selected, introduced and trialed a range of perennials for mass planting, ideal for use on low maintenance amenity planting.

The incorporation of perennials in amenity schemes is a popular trend and if chosen from their Fleur Robuste selection and planted at the recommended density offer the benefits of lower growing non-floppy habit, dense weed suppressing foliage, attractive, colourful and long period of flowering and a habitat for wildlife including dense cover and nectar for bees and other insects.

Boot & Dart. offer an extensive range of perennials in both a square 9cm or 1 litre size pot.

Fleur Robust planting is highly cost effective with the P9 plants typically costing around 10pounds per m2 plus minimal aftercare.

Their Fleur Robuste range also cover a range of ground covering roses and shrubs and their merger with Darthauzer Nurseries has recently further increased the range of low maintenance varieties available.

For the full range of Fleur Robust plants and to reserve a copy of our upcoming new edition of our Handbook of Landscape Plants why not visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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HARROD HORTICULTURAL One of Harrod Horticultural’s areas of specialist expertise is a water feature design – they understand the science and behaviour of water, what pumps and valves to use along with water chemistry – including filtration, chemical treatment and corrosive interaction.

This recent project for James Basson - Scape Design down in Provence showcases their ability to turn a concept into a fully realised, reliable and low maintenance feature. They were initially approached with a vision for a feature inspired by the historic maze-like network of irrigation canals in the area, scaled for this courtyard location.

Taking this outline concept they were able to supply a full set of 3D CAD models which were essential for visualisation and communication to all involved - including clients, their in house fabrication team, designer, installation team and maintenance contractor.

Hydraulic circuits were designed with consideration of flow rates along with practical considerations such as maintenance, drain down, ease of installation, levelling, debris, leaf foundation were all included in the design process. A failure mode and effects analysis was carried out as routine to identify any potential catastrophic failure modes and physical models were built to test assumptions about water flow rates and gain clients approval before manufacture.

The troughs were manufactured from 8mm steel, laser cut, folded then welded. Much skill is required to prevent such large sections of steel bowing or distorting during welding. The project was delivered on time and on budget.

If you want to ask them more about their projects come and see them at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Ebben Nurseries Landscape architects, urban planners, green contractors, arborists, students and other green specialists can find a huge amount of information about trees and their applications in an extensive tree tool: the TreeEbb. The digital tree platform has been developed by Ebben Nurseries and allows you to find the right tree quickly and easily for every green project based on specific wishes.

The TreeEbb is a digital search tool for thousands of characteristic plant species; crucial for planting the right tree in the right location and creating as well as, maintaining the desired final look. TreeEbb users can select not just on species but also on various characteristics, these include location, shape, a certain seasonal colour or geographic location, in connection with winter hardiness. The tool adjusts the search results to the selected requirements and whenever an extra characteristic is added, the range becomes more specific.

On the extensive tree pages, the user can find detailed information and inspiring photos for each species. The information is arranged clearly by type, application, location, characteristics and plant properties. The TreeEbb is different to all other online tree-finding tools as it gives the exact width for each tree, a crucial piece of information for green designs, as in a street the width of the tree is more important than the height and winter hardiness zones and pH values are also indicated with exact figures.

To find out how Ebben Nurseries could benefit you and your company, come visit their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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RivieraPool Fertigschwimmbad GmbH RivieraPool are one of the leading manufacturers of fibreglass pool products in Europe and are to launch their new mini-pool. The mini-pool is designed to offer the calming effects of water in a garden, but allows it to be used as more than a water feature.

The first compact garden pool, which effortlessly turns your outdoor living space into your own private water terrace. “AquaLiving� is the keyword here. If you have always dreamt of a lake side property, with C-SIDE, the creative concept from RivieraPool, you can easily achieve this.

Not a swimming pool, not a hot tub, but a pool which brings the appeal of shallow water into your garden. For some, it is a water feature; a lounge area by the water. For others, an Aqua lounge; the chill-out zone to immerse yourself in, for cooling or warming, to float and relax, for the enjoyment of water.

Offering a peaceful addition to any garden the relaxing water can be used as a clean water oasis or can be fully jetted to create a focal point for those lazy Sunday afternoons.

Never has a garden idea been turned into a wellness concept so simply and quickly. The RivieraPool comes with a choice of ambient lighting and wonderfully relaxing massage jets. You can even have the four source inlets that provide living water movement, bouncing light around the garden.

With 40 years of experience in the swimming pool industry RivieraPool has quality and functionality. Come and see it for yourself on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Online Playgrounds It has been a very exciting 12 months for Online Playgrounds. At this year’s LANDSCAPE Show amongst their ever popular in-stock range they will also be displaying their new range of heavy duty steel post feet designed for in-ground contact timbers. A great option for landscapers to easily fit posts into the ground with the knowledge that the post will be protected from in ground rot infestation, these are available for both round log and square timbers.

Coupled with this they will also be displaying their new range of community outdoor gym equipment suitable for all abilities and only requiring a small amount of free space. Their community gym range is ideal for parks, public spaces, prisons, sports clubs and recreation areas. Pieces to suit any budget from a single station through to a full product offering, for complete piece of mind all equipment is designed and tested to EN16630. Their friendly and knowledgeable team of Sales Consultants will be on hand to offer advice and assistance throughout the show, please make sure to visit their stand and meet the team at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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The Pot Company

As well as their 30 + ranges of planters The Pot Company also offer an impressive range of water features perfect for adding a tranquil touch to any a garden design.

The smallest of these are the best-selling water bowls which featured in many of the gold winning RHS show gardens in 2016.

Customers can choose from either corten steel or powder coated models, both are available in five sizes from 60cm – 150cm so there is something suitable for most sized projects!

Their water tables also fit well into many different schemes, available in corten steel or powder coated aluminium in any RAL colour.

These self contained units make adding a water feature to your project easier than you might have thought. The standard range features square, rectangular and round models but bespoke sizes are also available.

For the larger projects The Pot Company also offer ponds with waterfall wall attachments, there is a wide range of sizes but again bespoke options are available. Customers can choose any RAL colour in the aluminium range or opt for the rich and industrial corten steel.

The friendly and knowledgeable sales team are happy to advise on the best feature for your project and provide technical information to make the decision as easy as possible.

Come and talk to them on their stand at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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SAiGE Longlife Decking Ltd

At SAiGE Longlife Decking Limited they pride themselves in supplying the best quality composite decking to UK, Irish and European customers.

With stockists of SAiGE Decking and associated products nationwide, they are able to provide to customers wherever they are based.

SAiGE Decking is an environmentally sourced alternative to traditional timber decking.

The decking is made from 95% recycled materials and contains no glues or adhesives. It is produced by combining recycled wood fibres, recycled plastics and colour pigments together with anti-mould and fungal properties.

The manufactured boards make the decking a dream for installers to work with creating a long-lasting, hard wearing product which comes with a full 10-year warranty and an expected lifespan of over 20 years.

SAiGE Decking is competitively priced, and available in both Solid and Hollow profile, in Oak, Redwood, Grey and Charcoal. They are reversible with wood grained effect on one side, and their popular mid-groove finish on the other side. The Solid and Hollow profiles are the same dimensions (3.6m x 143mm x 23mm); and can be used in conjunction with each other to offer a stronger more durable finish to your deck.

SAiGE Longlife Decking have the pleasure in announcing their new product range called Rustic Decking which is available in two colours, walnut and grey. It has a natural deep grained wood effect finish, is family friendly and low-maintenance.

Come and view their range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Joint-It 2017 has already been a big year for manufacturer Joint-It Ltd with a move to a 28,000 sq. ft. factory and a rebrand of their ready-mixed, paving jointing compound from Joint-It to “Joint-It Simple”, in recognition of the fact that the product is simple to use and guarantees a professional finish every time.

Simple’s cement-free formulation, designed for use in all weathers, developed for paving contractors and landscapers by paving contractors, who worked with technical support from industry experts in Germany and the UK. Manufactured and designed for use with Concrete Paving Slabs, Cobbles, and Natural Stones including – sandstone, granite, limestone, slate, concrete slabs, yorkstone, and porcelain tiles.

Available in three paving-friendly colours, neutral, grey and dark grey, Simple is a fast, tip-it-out and sweep-it-in product, that is clean to use and withstands both weeds and power-washers.

Starting out in 2011, Joint-It directors Martin Fox and Gary Duffy had a vision to replace traditional grouts and mortars with a more modern and efficient product, focussed on meeting the needs of the paving and landscaping industry. Joint-It currently has several new products in R&D based on the principle of ‘made by paving contractors for paving contractors’, with plans to manufacture a range of high quality performance products for pointing, sealing and cleaning natural stone paving.

Come and see them at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park to see more of their range and meet the team.

InstaShade Parasols Parasols have become a must-have addition to any exterior, they need to be durable and be able to stand up to the elements.

This is especially true with cantilever umbrellas, which require careful design to combine durability with flexibility. As a luxury parasol specialist, Instashade know this all too well; their superb range of umbrellas fuse style and functionality to enhance the aesthetic of any exterior, offering maximum protection in the process.

InstaShade’s premium parasol collection boasts some of the very best cantilevers on the market. Designed with a state-of-the-art 360∞ rotation feature and unlimited tilt, they allow for maximum shade coverage and glare obstruction. The marine-grade materials render their models (the Aurora and the Eclipse) both water and UV-resistant, with the absence of a central post helping to create additional space in garden areas.

Unlike ordinary cantilevers, Instashade products are both easy on the eye and incredible simple to set up and dismantle, allowing you and your clients to cover an outdoor area in a quick, effective, and visually impressive way.

Come and see examples from their range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Round Wood of Mayfield Despite the current economic climate, Round Wood of Mayfield have been able to actually reduce the cost of their Chippy oak framed garage kits by 10% given the efficiency savings they have recently achieved.

In fact the traditional CH2G (two-bay with gable roofline) model has been reduced even further - so is now available for just £3,295 plus VAT. Despite facing the double blow of a falling pound and rising raw material costs they have been able to offset these impacts by analysing and developing their manufacturing techniques.

This year long process has required significant investment - particularly in machinery - but has proved more than worthwhile given the savings they are now able to pass on, with oak framed garage kits now available from just £2,395.00. The range of ‘Chippy’ kits comprises 47 standard designs, from 1 to 4 bays, in a variety of roof profiles. Additional options of half-bays, log stores and side aisles.

Kit frames appeal to many customers as they are pre-designed, represent excellent value and are typically available on shorter lead times. They even keep some of their frames in stock.

A further advantage of Chippy kits is their possible exemption from planning requirements and building regulations providing certain criteria are met. 1-Bays from £2,395, 2-Bays from £3,295, 3-Bays from £5,285, 4-Bays from £7,085.

Visit them at the LANDSCAPE Show to discuss their oak framed buildings this September in Battersea Park

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mmcité 11 mmcité is not only a designer and manufacturer of high-quality street furniture, the company is also a partner to all those who want to create something special within public spaces. Mayors of cities of all sizes, in the mountains or coastal areas, architects of small teams and large design institutions, construction companies of local or transnational importance – they address all of them with the aim of achieving the perfect project.

The concept of Smart Cities is a growing trend lately and mmcité keeps up with the Smarcité range. The real challenge is not technology, but how to design and use it for the real benefit of citizens. They have been thinking how to enrich public realms to manage both, the benefit and high aesthetic value, and are glad to present new elements to complement their successful products.

LED back-lighting contributes to a completely new visual effect of public realms.

Resistant steel tables integrated into park benches broaden the utilization and provide a place for your laptop or coffee. Unique bicolour coating greatly represents high-level craft and transports the bench into a highlydistinctive element. Since the charged smart phone is needed the most when being in the city, you can get use of the park benches with integrated USB charging any time. The Woody, Blocq, Radium benches and Rivage lounger can be equipped this way.

For mmcité, making street furniture is a cultural mission. They can completely change the face of the city by installing just a few small elements.

Come see more of their quality furniture at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Society of Garden Designers The SGD’s main project for the year is to increase the number of pre-registered members progressing to full registration.

They are running two free design clinics at the LANDSCAPE show where projects can be discussed with adjudicators.

The Society is also running an event aimed at recent graduates, where they will explain how to progress to adjudication. It will also be explained what the standards are of the SGD for registered members and the way in which these are assessed. There will also be a chance for attendees to discuss samples of their work with an adjudicator.

If you cannot attend either of these events, come by their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park, with any questions that you have about SGD membership or adjudication.

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Cycle-Works Cycle-Works are an established designer, supplier and installer of secure, innovative and stylish bicycle parking and cycle infrastructure. Their attractive products range from modern bicycle racks and shelters to individual lockers and multi-bike units.

Cycle-Works specialise in custom made and laser-cut solutions to match any setting, and recently provided another 36 unique Lock2Me racks to Portsmouth City Council, for installing all around the city.

These modern and attractive racks incorporate the Portsmouth Logo, as well as having a security bar and 2 locking points.

They add to the 100 racks installed all around the city about 5 years ago, which have proved very popular and reinforce the positive branding of the city.

Other sites with these stylish racks include The National Arboretum at Westonbirt, with a delicate leaf logo, and Peckham and various stations for Southern Rail, with an ornate logo incorporated into the brickwork.

They also provide unique wheeling ramps and public pump and tool kits, and offer free advice and consultancy. Meet the Cycle-Works team on their stand at LANDSCAPE 2017.

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OASE UK LTD OASE is a forward thinking company with innovative ideas and products that provide solutions to the biggest aspirations and designs. Standing for premium design features and the highest quality, it is important that this is followed through with the installation and knowledge of products.

At OASE landscapers and installers are extremely important to them so they wanted to ensure they are always kept up to date on the latest technology and have the best knowledge available. To achieve this they have created the Authorised Installer Scheme, offering a training initiative on their product range, general industry knowledge, hints and tips and practical displays. After the course has been completed, each installer will then qualify as an OASE Authorised Installer.

Each landscaper fulfils a training day on OASE products through a combination of presentations, practical demonstrations in the office and in their show garden. Once training is complete, each installer will receive a certificate, a company listing on the installer locator on the OASE website, van stickers and access to branded goods as well as annual top up training on new products to keep their Authorised status active.

The company listing is particularly important because it allows consumers to search for landscapers in their area who have the expertise as well as product knowledge to build the water garden of their dreams.

To find out more about the installer scheme, please visit their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Stark & Greensmith At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Stark & Greensmith had the pleasure of working with Alitex on their prominent trade stand on Main Avenue. They said it is an inspiring and uplifting place to be, full of such creativity and good old fashioned hard work! They had a fantastic week there and came away with a few new ideas.

If you visited them at RHS Chatsworth, where once again they were teamed up with Alitex on their beautiful stand, then you were part of history as visitors to the first ever RHS show there, it might have been slightly different weather to London, but in true British style they were enjoying every second of it.

Stark & Greensmith are still overwhelmed by the response that they received as part of Charlie Bloom’s “Colour Box” show garden.

Charlie created such a positive and happy garden, bursting with colour and character.

A stunning simple idea, which really stood out in the company of other conceptualised show gardens. It was truly a garden that you could snap with your camera and recreate at home. This approach is one reflected by Stark & Greensmith – they created a laser cut panel range to be something creative, design focused, beautiful and most importantly achievable for real people to have in their own gardens, to be able to feel that they too could have a piece of show garden in their own homes.

Come visit them and learn more about their designs at the LANDSCAPE show in September in Battersea Park.

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Hook Up Solutions Limited

Hooka has had a very busy and varied year since they exhibited at the LANDSCAPE show last September. Helping save landscape gardeners many hours of moving materials, bad backs and, of course money.

One of their recent customers, used the machine on a 3 month project in Wimbledon, where the Hooka machine was constantly moving materials being delivered at the roadside swiftly into the heart of the site. They commented they would definitely be using the machine again as it had saved them an immense amount of time and money.

Recent trends have been moving the very popular pizza ovens in situ into the rear gardens of properties with restricted access.

With the ovens being usually a square and weighing over 500kg, the Hooka is the perfect sized matched solution to move into the desired location.

The Hooka continues to win the hearts of landscape gardeners by taking the grunt out of shifting bulk materials, hot tubs, statues, root ball trees etc into the heart of sites ready for them to transform into beautiful landscaped projects.

They are exhibiting at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park, they are look forward to meeting you to discuss your hire requirements of the Hooka machine.

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Sorbus International Limited Sorbus, based in Frome Somerset, are celebrating their tenth anniversary in 2017.

This ISO 9001 quality approved family run business has grown steadily over the years achieving a turnover in excess of ÂŁ4million in 2016. Known throughout the UK for high quality products for tree care and forestry, Sorbus also supply an excellent range of tools, clothing and personal protective equipment for the landscaping sector.

Their customers include most local authorities, the National Trust, public and private estates, The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, The Royal Parks of London as well as small businesses and domestic users.

They understand what it is like to work in the open and ensure their products are the best money can buy.

Sorbus are a master UK distributor of an award winning range of Japanese pruning equipment which includes secateurs, saws and long reach pruners (some telescopic).

There is nothing worse than getting wet and cold when working outside, always popular with professionals and amateur enthusiasts alike is their range of Danish wet weather gear. This is guaranteed to keep you dry in the most adverse of weather conditions, yet breathable for maximum comfort.

Visitors to the LANDSCAPE show can buy products ideal for the landscaping sector at discounted prices, this September in Battersea Park.

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Day Aggregates As Day Aggregates celebrate their 70th year serving the construction industry, the company has proudly announced the launch of its new decorative range of products.

This has been specifically aimed to provide both merchant and landscaper a comprehensive range of bagged materials readily available from stock from their various facilities across the South.

Current projects have varied from large city park contracts, soft and hard landscaping for new housing developments through to some exciting private gardens.

Slates, cobbles and gravels form the back bone of the range as well as soils, barks, self-binding path gravels and clean aggregates, some of which are suitable for permeable paving applications, both bedding and jointing.

As one of the largest independent aggregate suppliers they have also assisted contracts with Type 1 sub bases, shingles and recycled aggregates to compliment the decorative range.

All materials are available in bags or loose tipped. Come and talk to the team on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park. @landscapeevent #Landscape2017 LANDSCAPESHOW.CO.UK

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Stephen Charlton Sculptor ‘Offering’ is the new bronze creation from award-winning sculptor Stephen Charlton.

His unique bronze animal sculptures are perfect for garden landscapes, public spaces and interiors. He works on commissions and in partnership with foundations, public authorities, landscape gardeners, architects and for private clients.

Standing 1.8 metres high and only one of nine, this bronze is a ‘hare for all seasons’ with the ability to change flowers and colours depending on season or your reason, makes the Offering a unique sculpture.

An idea from within transcended to a magnificent work standing proud in bronze that purposefully adorns the garden and delights the heart.

Stephen work has been showcased at Chelsea Flower Show, National Trust, English Heritage and Rococo Gardens.

Why not come along and see this magnificent piece on his stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture The Young Horticulturist of the Year competition prize is a £2500 travel bursary, so let’s give young horticulturists the chance to go on a trip of a lifetime!

It’s becoming more important than ever to encourage young people into the horticultural industry, and since 1990 we have been running the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition annually to do just that.

Attracting over 2,500 applicants this year the competition came to an exciting end in May 6th at University Centre Shrewsbury where the final 8 competitors fought for the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world with a £2,500 bursary. Previous winners have visited Africa, the Galapagos, Madeira and New Zealand to name a few. The bursary is provided in honour of Percy Thrower, Britain’s first celebrity gardener, known for his work with the BBC on Gardener’s world and Blue Peter.

After successfully completing a plant identification round and answering over 10 rounds of questions Lachlan Rae came out on top. He now has the opportunity to plan how he will spend his £2,500 during his extended visit to Australia and possibly Tasmania.

We asked Lachlan what advice he would give someone looking to enter the competition “I think the best piece of advice I could give someone considering entering the YHOY competition is to persist and accept any failures in a positive light. I won the competition on my fourth year of entry, making the final three times. Having experience of how the competition works helped me to develop my knowledge and overcome the nerves associated with competing. For anyone considering entering, just do it; there is nothing to lose and everything to gain!”

To find out more or talk to members of the Institute visit them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

Urban Street Designs Urban Street Designs were appointed to manufacture a Stainless Steel Retaining Tree Protector measuring, 1,080mm dia. x 600mm high that would allow raised planting beds to be incorporated into the landscape whilst importantly protecting the roots of an established tree on site.

When soil or any type of fill is placed over an existing root system, it causes a reduction in the oxygen supply to the tree roots and slows down the rate of gas exchange between the roots and the air in the soil pore space. By installing the Retaining Protector around the circumference of the trunk, it allowed levels to be raised without compromising the life longevity of a healthy tree.

Additional design features included an external joining plate to give additional strength and multiple connection points, 16mm x 150mm stainless steel studs around the perimeter of the base to aid the concrete footing to key to the Retaining Tree Protector.

Perforated Plastic Pipe was installed by the landscape contractor under the root bed for additional drainage and oxygen source.

Urban Street Designs is a specialist UK manufacturer of steel street furniture. They have over 35 years of engineering skills and expertise and have been providing a first class service within the industry since 1985. Their customers include architects, construction companies and local government to name but a few. Providing a concept to reality service, all their products are manufactured on site in the UK. Come and talk to the team on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Venus Stone The Venus team are delighted to be able to showcase one of their newest and unique imports, Raj Green Sawn and Honed paving.

The honed treatment of the Raj Green Indian Sandstone brings a luxurious finish to an otherwise traditional looking paving stone, leaving a smooth, crisp surface that twinkles in sunlight, revealing a compelling variety of tones. The rustic heritage of the classic Raj paving combined with this contemporary finish provides a truly unique paving option, with a Mediterranean style glow.

Due to the extensive amount of contacts built up over the past 20 years in the importing business, Venus Stone are proud to be one of the only stone merchants offering this paving at such a reasonable price.

Utilised here to create an innovative water feature, demonstrating just how versatile this luxurious stone can be, Raj Green Sawn and Honed will look equally stunning when laid as regular paving. At a time when landscaping is increasingly leaning more towards the contemporary side as premium stone becomes more affordable, honed paving stone is becoming an essential addition to any modern patio or garden. With an engaging and cultured colouring to boot, Raj Green offers more than just modernity, it offers character.

Come and see samples of the range on the Venus Stone stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Treadstone Products Ltd Although we have had a dry Spring, our climate is becoming warmer and wetter, so it seems the perennial problem of soft, muddy and unstable ground is set to increase.

Preventing both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, which causes extensive damage to grassed areas, can be a costly and onerous task. There are however alternative cost effective solutions for both temporary and permanent projects Ground reinforcement meshes provide a durable and easy to install surface which allows vehicular and pedestrian traffic access to grassed areas. Ideal for overflow car parks, walkways, temporary roadways etc., these meshes allow the underlying turf to grow through ensuring they soon blend into the surroundings causing no negative visual impact With one of the widest ranges of ground reinforcement, erosion control, netting, fencing and weed control products in the UK, Treadstone can offer solutions to most project requirements. As distributors of the renowned Tenax brand, they are well established as a major supplier to landscaping, leisure parks, public amenity, sportsground and construction sectors throughout the UK. Their technical team is able to offer sound advice on any project, enabling you to select the most suitable product for your specific job. With many of their products available in multiple grades and thicknesses, they can supply the most efficient spec for each project, ensuring not only best product performance, but also cost efficiency. They are also happy to make site visits to assess the individual ground and aspect conditions, giving you confidence in your product choice.

Treadstone have an established distribution network enabling them to deliver worldwide with standard UK delivery time of 3-4 working days, but overnight deliveries are also available. Come and talk to them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Arboricultural Association The move inside the gates of Westonbirt Arboretum, meant that this years’ Arb Show had a huge range of activities and a record number of exhibitors and visitors, all of which combined to make it the most successful ARB Show its’ 19 year history.

The new and improved showground enabled more space for exhibitors with more large kit stands on display than ever before. In total a diverse range of 109 organisations presented their wares; from books to wood chippers and climbing kit to tree surveying equipment.

6,834 people attended during the 2 days and despite a couple of torrential downpours, dedicated arborists arrived in scores throughout Friday 12th May. Providing the bar for the first time, Stroud Brewery were busy; even during a heavy shower there was a long queue for a pint of ‘Stump Grinder’, the official Arb Show Ale. The tills of many kit suppliers in attendance were constantly busy, some having to travel back to their headquarters on Friday evening to replenish stock for the final day.

Taking center stage at the heart of the showground, and showcasing just some of the many technical skills involved in being a professional arborist, was the Tree Climbing Competition. Nearly 50 climbers took part across 3 skill categories in a hard-fought competition, which drew in the crowds and had many in awe of their daring efforts high in the canopy of Westonbirt’s magnificent cedars.

Find out more on the Arboricultural Associations stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Perennial The Perennial Sanctuary Garden at the recent RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show was designed to raise awareness of the UK’s only charity dedicated to looking after all horticulturists in times of need. Designed

by Tom Massey, the garden was awarded an RHS Silver Gilt Medal and received a fantastic response from visitors and the media.

It was one of the few gardens at the show that visitors were able to walk through and tens of thousands of visitors experienced the garden up close. The garden took a spiral form with a changing colour palette of plants to symbolically represent the journey a Perennial client makes as they overcome difficulty with Perennial’s help.

Garden designer Tom Massey, who will be speaking at the New Starters Conference at the LANDSCAPE show hosted by Perennial, comments: “Perennial makes a huge difference to thousands of horticulturists every year. The garden at Hampton provided a fantastic opportunity to show everyone in the industry that if they are going through tough times, help is available. Visitors especially liked the fact they could walk through and engage with the garden, and hopefully that will mean its message has left a lasting impression.”

The garden showcased some of the best in horticulture, bringing together a range of partners including multiple gold medals winning contractor Landform Consultants, as well as top British suppliers including nursery Hortus Loci and stone paving specialists London Stone.

Find out more at their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park and to hear Tom Massey speak, register for your free ticket at www.landscapeshow.co.uk

Playbark.com Play Bark have a rubber bonded mulch which is available in a delightful range of colours and they cover the entire UK with their installation services. The rubber bonded mulch is ideal for schools, nurseries, special needs environments, parks and domestic situations, their surfaces will provide a cost effective and low maintenance solution to areas which require soft but resilient fall protection.

To ensure their rubber bonded mulch performs perfectly and provides great longevity, they are also able to install the sub base for all projects.

Recently their services were employed by Barford, Sherbourne & Wasperton Joint Parish Council to rectify a problem they had at the village green play area adjacent to the village convenience store.

The area enjoyed functional play equipment but unfortunately the surface which consisted of rubber mats secured on top of soil had become very muddy and were leaving the children dirty after playing. The solution was to excavate the soil and remove from site, to install a sub base consisting of MOT Type 1 and thereafter to apply Play Bark’s ‘Bonded Rubber Mulch’ to a depth of 40mm which boasts a ‘critical fall height’ of 1.7 metres!

The customer chose a delightful mix of green and brown which was complimented by the semi-rural location. The area was 165 square metres and was completed over 4 days.

Their team managed the project from start to finish (dodging the rainfall!!) and the transformation was incredible.

Come and see samples from their range on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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The Norfolk Olive Tree Company On the back of exhibiting at RHS Cardiff Show, the Norfolk Olive Tree Company were recently featured in the Weekend Telegraph.

They sent their photographer Andrew Crowley to Norwich to take their portrait.

Whilst arranging their trees and themselves to showcase their beautiful specimens - they had no idea they would use the picture for the front cover of the gardening section.

Customers and friends now refer to them as ‘The Pin-ups ‘ of the gardening world.

At RHS Cardiff Show their exhibit ‘Live your Mediterranean dream ‘ was awarded silver and with just two years under their belt they were more than happy with the result. With solid feedback from the judges they hope to get gold next time. Feedback is the food of champions they say!

They spoke to so many people at Cardiff with olive trees already in their gardens but with no knowledge on how to care for them. This inspired them and they have now formulated a slow release Olive Feed. Their feed is a blend of seaweed, guano and Epsom salts.

It’s ideal as a soil conditioner, is excellent at developing strong roots and improving strength and vigour and is now available to buy online.

Come and talk to them on their stand at the LANDSCAPE Show in September in Battersea Park.

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Long Rake Spar Decorative aggregate supplier Long Rake Spar is celebrating a major milestone in its history as it reaches its 150th anniversary.

Set in the heart of the Peak District, the company has evolved from a local mine to one of the country’s leading suppliers of decorative aggregates and landscaping stone.

Originally founded in 1867 near the village of Youlgreave, the Long Rake Spar Co. was chiefly concerned with extracting and distributing the area’s famed ‘Derbyshire Spar’. The mineral, well known for its bright white, sparkling appearance was popularly used in Victorian gardens and landscapes.

By the 1920s there were 15 miners working tirelessly at the site to extract over 12,000 tonnes of Spar each year and supplied to landscapers and home owners across the British Isles.

However the prosperity of the Long Rake Spar Mining Co. was not to last and by the 1970s the company had reached the end of the Spar vein, meaning the business had to diversify. The surface works were already processing aggregates from other Derbyshire quarries but expansion was on the horizon as T&T Broadhurst acquired the Long Rake Spar Co. Ltd in 1985.

Through a combination of determination and entrepreneurial thinking, the company thrived, increasing its product offering to include a range of imported materials alongside its UK sourced products. The introduction of the Platinum Range offered landscapers and contractors access to stone that had not previously been available to the UK landscaping market.

The unique colouring of products like Flamingo, Onyx and Black Ice meant that builders and landscapers could expand their design options, offering homeowners a wider selection of choices, supplied exclusively by Long Rake Spar.

As it celebrates its 150th anniversary Long Rake Spar continues to look to the future with further expansion and an increase in stockholding to provide efficient delivery and competitive pricing to customers.

Come and talk to them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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SolarEye80 SolarEye80 is a unique solar powered LED guidance light suitable for a multitude of applications. Originally designed to enhance safety of pedestrian/cycle paths, the product has moved on since its launch in 2014 to prove suitable for a variety of different applications through the natural design enhancements.

Simple and quick to install, CE accredited and IP68 certified – this SolarEye80 is far superior to similar designs that have swamped the garden lighting market for years. With a battery life of 8years+ and with battery storage of 200+ hours, the SolarEye has been designed specifically to operate within UK weather conditions.

There is no need for hard-wiring or continued maintenance, simply install and enjoy!

Alongside their standard white steady unit, they have a range of other colours available that will fit in with many types of landscape architecture from cool blue to mellow yellow.

They have also launched a conservation friendly option to the product range.

Designed specifically to reduce the upwards light spillage from the bright LED’s, they are re-engineered the standard unit to create a ‘Bat friendly’ option where the light spill was reduced by over 95%. This has proved very popular and gained great interest from local authorities and ecologists alike. For areas with Bat colonies or other lighting sensitivities, the Bat Hat is a unique and cost effective solution.

For further information on the SolarEye80 or for technical/ installation advice, please contact the SolarEye experts on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Biomatrix Water Solutions Ltd

Modular floating gardens open up a whole new range of possibilities for water feature design. Biomatrix Water is an ecological technology company that has developed and applied this technology in a wide range of projects worldwide. The modules are produced in their workshop and assembled, installed and planted on site. As they come in differently shaped components and each can be combined, almost any island shape is possible. The islands can be free floating, form archipelagos or can be anchored to the water’s edge to form a green floating riverbank. In this way, wildlife habitat and green space can be created in former lifeless, concrete-lined water features.

The aquatic plants that cover the floating islands play an active role in managing and improving the water quality through the microorganisms in their roots. They have also developed a dynamic biofilter media; columns of root-like material hanging underneath the islands that greatly increase the habitat for microorganisms. In this way, their floating islands effectively tackle pollution and algae. Severely polluted water can be treated using their Active Island Reactor system, a floating water treatment system which provides enhanced natural processes to improve water quality.

Biomatrix have worked with clients in a wide range of urban settings to provide effective solutions to challenges of water pollution and habitat degradation that areas around the world are faced with today. The team at Biomatrix Water enjoy engaging with diverse challenges, and are passionate about providing solutions that bring water to life.

Come and talk to them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Home and Garden UK LTD Home and Garden UK are suppliers to main stream garden centres for over 10 years; they have over the last year and a half expanded their range to include a vast variety of statement pieces.

From full life size elks and horses to dragons and eagles, all their statement pieces are made from recycled cast aluminium.

They have just delivered a full size elk on rocks to a refurbished highland hotel, as the finishing touch for their entrance and are currently working on an elephant water feature for another. The clients were very pleased with the results, as are all their guests they have. Their range of ornaments and statues is extensive with something to suit most tastes.

For more information or to view some of their sculptures, visit their stand at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park.

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Thrive Notcutts, the family owned garden centre company, is funding a second bursary scheme at garden therapy charity Thrive.

Ten students have already successfully completed their training in social and therapeutic horticulture (STH) at Thrive thanks to a bursary created last year in the name of the late Charles Notcutt OBE. The Charles Notcutt Memorial Bursary was launched in January 2015 to enable five students to complete Thrive’s Award in Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH). More than 50 people applied and Thrive shortlisted ten excellent candidates – in light of that Notcutts agreed to fund all ten places.

Thrive is one of the UK’s leading authority on using STH and training people in the profession. Social and therapeutic horticulture is a process where horticultural therapists use the garden and the garden environment to build a set of tasks for the people they help; those living with disabilities or ill health, or people who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable.

STH is a proven therapy which comes under the wider umbrella of green care and is now, more than ever, being widely used to help people.

Thrive helps hundreds of people each year at one of its three regional centers, or in the community, and the charity plays an important role in training people from a range of backgrounds, including health, social care and horticulture, or people who are looking for a new career.

Thrive’s Training Team run courses across the country, ranging from taster days in Social and Therapeutic Horticulture to a Professional Development Diploma in conjunction with Coventry University.

Come and see examples from their schemes on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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M&M Timber M&M Timber create an elegant focal point for relaxing, entertaining, socialising or working with their new round timber gazebo collection - providing a gazebo that will stand the test of time and weather!

The new exclusive timber range, launched at Hampton Court, will be manufactured by Worcestershire based timber supplier M&M Timber. The range of gazebos are made from kiln dried, Tanalith E pressure treated round timbers and have an attractive smooth sanded finish. The comprehensive range includes three styles, a selection of sizes and additional accessories to complete the dream outdoor building.

Choose from the hexagonal, oval, or square styles in a range of size options. Alongside the different styles, customers can select which roof type they would like from traditional timber, New England cedar or country thatch to ensure the gazebo complements garden aesthetics. The final decision is to select the accessories to add those finishing touches, including bench seats, tables, cushions, curtains and roof lining.

The gazebos offer a fantastic covered solution for the outdoors, whether the gazebo is a place to sit and relax or a large area for al-fresco dining, or an alternative work space for the office or school there are a range of sizes available up to 6m.

Members of BALI and WPA, M&M Timber are a leading supplier of treated timber and were recently awarded the Wood Protection Association ‘Treated Wood Trader of the Year’ for 2017.

To come see their gazebos, visit their stand at the LANDSCAPE show in September at Battersea Park.

The Gardeners Guild ‘What can experienced gardeners do when they want to reduce the amount of physical labour they offer?’

Many consider leaving the industry.

Others consider design. Design is a form of consultancy. There are many other areas of consultancy in horticulture. Gardeners can now apply to be Consultant Members of The Gardeners Guild.

This is not designed to be a higher level of member - many members who could be consultants will choose not to be. Their priority at The Gardeners Guild is still Garden Maintenance.

Instead, the addition of Consultant membership is designed to help distinguish ‘consultancy’ from ‘advice’ and give members confidence to offer standalone consultancy services. It also gives members another option when they want to reduce the amount of manual labour they offer.

The entry criteria is strict and at The Gardeners Guild they are not pursuing a high number of applicants. Their priority is simply to provide this option for members who want it or who want to work towards it in the future. It was also a logical step, other affinity groups (Arboricultural Association) have Contracting members and Consultant members - why should gardeners be any different?

Come and talk to them about the possibilities at their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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ECOPROTEC ECOPROTEC, the new water based brand of internal and external stone and paving sealers from UK manufacturer LTP has gone from strength to strength since its launch 2 years ago.

With over 30 years of experience in the tile and stone market LTP are already one of the biggest retail brands in the UK and during a three year research and development project the company sourced and tested the most advanced water based ingredients to produce the ECOPROTEC range of sealers and cleaners, which are all on display at the LANDSCAPE Show.

Projects have included both interior and exterior stone surfaces at the Bovey Castle Hotel, large sections of the interior of the National Gallery of Ireland including the Portland stone staircases. Interior flagstones and external block paved areas at Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford.

Most recently ECOPROTEC has been used externally by Liverpool FC at the Anfield grounds to help protect and seal hundreds of engraved granite tributes used to pave the walkways of the gardens.

There is now a noticeable trend for using a variety of stones and designs for exterior use and this provides unique sealing and cleaning challenges especially when the stone chosen is also used internally as well.

With interest in the ECOPROTEC products ranging from Budleigh Salterton and Bucharest to Beijing, LTP are preparing for a significant increase in production in 2017/18 including two new products which will be launched at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park. Come along and see them on their stand.

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Practical Plants Ltd At Practical Plants Ltd they pride themselves in offering a personal service to all their clients; providing informed, objective advice and supplying a full range of plants to clients throughout the UK. They source plants from growers UK and Europe-wide – this means that almost anything is possible, from small herbaceous plants to large specimen topiary items and everything in between. Over the last 18 months, Practical Plants has had the pleasure of helping establish The Big Green Plant Centre, a new nursery and cash and carry based on a 3 acre site in Denham, 2 minutes from the M25 and M40.

Owned by Barry Jordan, and supported by his enthusiastic and dedicated Team, The Big Green Plant Centre opens its doors this year as a wholesale trade supplier offering stock from over 400 nurseries within the UK and across Europe; including specimen plants and green roofing. The Big Green Plant Centre also offers Instant Habitat Hedge ™ native British hedging which are supplied in bags, ready to plant and available in a range of sizes. Precious planting time can be saved when compared to planting individual plants.

With state-of-the-art irrigation, the hedging is fed, trimmed and inspected regularly to maintain a dense, quality product.

Come and visit The Big Green Plant Centre and Practical Plants on their stand at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September to find out more about their offerings.

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