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NEWS SHED Gavin Jones and Norris & Gardiner Team Up Gavin Jones and Norris & Gardiner Ltd have recently formalised a “trading alliance” to include exploring ways of advantageously working together over the next 12 months and potentially beyond. Throughout their time serving on the BALI Board of Directors, Gavin Jones Chairman Martyn Mogford and Norris & Gardiner MD Richard Gardiner developed an excellent working relationship and mutual respect. Richard Gardiner says “it’s really exciting to be working with an IIP Gold accredited company and IIP Champion, I have a lot of respect for the IIP framework having been recognised ourselves for over 10
David Blackwood Murray designs sky garden at Bishopsgate Landscape architect David Blackwood Murray’s designs have transformed the podium deck of a London office building into a lush ‘sky garden’ at 99 Bishopsgate, which was completed by Willerby Landscapes. The brief was to transform the existing deck to create a green roof which celebrates a traditional English London garden. Limited access to the roof areas for construction, and restrictions on the structural loading capacity of the
existing concrete slab were particular challenges. The garden includes sculptures by Eilis O’Connell and a dramatic after-dark lighting scheme along with a giant evergreen bamboo garden which was inspired by the bamboo garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
Quadron Services helps Wycombe District Council go peat-free
years and this is a clear indicator of how well our cultures are aligned”. Martyn Mogford comments that “we are confident that this highly innovative initiative will be good for both businesses. Since July, we have beneficially collaborated on a number of contracts and have recently submitted a joint tender for a significant term contract”. www.gavinjones.co.uk www.norrisandgardiner.co.uk
Quadron is assisting Wycombe District Council to achieve its sustainability aims by supplying bedding grown in peat-free media. The company commenced its five year Green Space Services contract with Wycombe District Council in January and has committed to providing its services in line with the Council’s particular requirements for the supply of bedding in peat-free growing media. Growing plants in peat-free media presents a number of challenges; feeding and watering regimes must be changed and many peat alternatives are alkaline, making
them unsuitable for ericaceous plants, so the horticultural teams produced arrangements that created a great visual display, while providing value for money. Paul Frost, Quadron’s Assistant Contract Manager, said, “The peat-free bedding arrived in good condition however, due to the hot weather some of the plants, such as the begonias, have struggled to become established but overall the displays are healthy and providing an excellent show of colour.” www.quadronenvironment.com
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