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APL Contractors Zone BALI Pavilion Meet the Authors Opportunity LCGD Masterclasses

Landscape Welcome to the May preview edition of LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

Over the coming months further editions will be available showing new exhibitors, new products and new ideas that will be available for you to see at the show.

Taking place in Battersea Park in central London on Tuesday and Wednesday the 23rd & 24th of September 2014, LANDSCAPE will play host to the annual meeting place for the landscaping industry.

This year’s event continues it’s programme of uniting the industry, bringing together all of the Associations and Media under one roof.

2014 will also see lots of changes to the event.

This year will provide the opportunity to ‘Meet The Editor’; your chance to get up close and personal with the people that write about the things that affect us all.

This year sees the return of the popular free Seminar Sessions and as part of LANDSCAPE’s ongoing commitment towards uniting the industry and enhancing the professional qualifications of it’s practitioners, all of this year’s seminars qualify for CPD learning points.

With co-operation from our overseas colleagues LANDSCAPE is fast becoming the ‘go to’ show for Europe.

For more information on the exhibitors, the seminar programme, how to obtain free tickets to attend, and the show in general please visit www.landscapeshow.co.uk.

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Cranborne Stone Cranborne Stone was initially established in 1968, set up as a family business creating unique garden ornaments to a high standard, using traditional handmade methods.

Today, established as one of the UK’s leading cast stone manufacturers and still based in Dorset, the spirit of the family business lives on.

With a passion for design their craftsmen and designers have developed a comprehensive range of products through listening to the needs and requirements of their customers.

All products, including individually commissioned work are produced to a high standard, by hand, utilising traditional methods and skills, to modern British Standards for Cast Stone. At Cranborne Stone they firmly believe that it is their ability to produce high quality pieces with a fine finish that truly sets their products apart. Come and see samples of their entire range at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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They started their business about 15 years ago having grouped together several renowned architects and landscapers to develop a wide range of products. Armandio work with several international and renowned architects, such as Souto Moura, João Álvaro Rocha, Siza Vieira, ARPAS.

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Armandio have a head-office and factory in Trofa, 20 km in the North of Oporto in Portugal.

They are experts at working with stainless and Corten steel but also produce products with powder coated steel. Amongst other things, they manufacture street furniture like bollards, benches, litter bins, etc. All of their products have a unique and modern design, as well as a premium finish.

Their Eurobollard range has become a rising star in European street furniture. Armandio will be exhibiting their range at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September and they are currently looking for distributors.

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Young Hort YoungHort is a new initiative, set up in December 2013 by Jack Shilley using social media networks to springboard the idea into the public domain. Jack was inspired to start the group after one simple tweet stating that ‘there should be an event for young horticulturists to get together, network and meet industry leaders to help support the industry for future generations.’

Since then YoungHort has grown massively with 200 YoungHort members and a dedicated team of YoungHort ambassadors who are responsible for the promotion and running of all the YoungHort projects that are currently underway! The first YoungHort conference that was organised by the ambassadors was a huge success with great reviews, inspiration talks and speeches and great connections built for all the horticulturists (young or mature) attending.

See us at LANDSCAPE The Young Horts will meet again on Wednesday the 24th of September 2014 with a specially focused student day which has been specially arranged at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

Meet Jack Shilley at the YoungHort seminar on Wednesday 24th September at this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park.

Register for free tickets to come along and listen at www.landscapeshow.co.uk

In a more manicured garden, a wildflower border can be a lovely juxtaposition to clipped hedges and perfect lawns. With the right seed mix you can provide a continual flowering season, the succession of bloom will extend from April to October and can be lengthened further with under planting of spring bulbs.

This offers a great opportunity to get creative with colour and design. Wildflower turf will grow up to about 75cms so designed areas at the back of an existing manicured lawn look great set in drifts. Regularly mown paths through an area of the meadow allow access without disturbing the wildlife and a seating area immersed within wildflower would be perfect for a nature lover.

Likewise, for new developments and council maintained areas, wildflower landscapes offer the perfect solution to adding biodiversity back into an area or managing a difficult to maintain plot. Landscapers need to be providing cost effective, biodiverse solutions to developers and Councils to encourage the use of sustainable landscaping particularly in urban areas. Please visit their stand within the BALI pavilion at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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Wild Flower Turf

To include wildflowers within any planting scheme encourages biodiversity and a link to the surrounding green areas. A patch of wildflowers, big or small, will provide a natural habitat for birds, insects and animals to breed and feed. Whilst also offering a great deal of scope with design and an ever changing height and look throughout the year, a wildflower area is a beautiful, tranquil haven for urban and country dwellers alike.

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It is also possible to opt for All Black, a durable material made of recycled agricultural plastic sheeting. The All Black beams are black throughout, which means that scratches are hardly noticeable. As the material has a matt appearance due to its beautiful surface texture, it does not look like plastic. Various curved All Black benches have been placed in Newport city centre.

By playfully positioning the benches around existing trees and creating different configurations, attractive meeting points have been realised. All Black fits perfectly with the traditional preference for black street furniture in the UK. In coastal zones, due to periodic flooding landscape architects are often faced with limited options when deciding how to landscape an area attractively. All Black landscaping elements offer a solution to this problem as the material is extremely resistant to salt and moisture. On the coastline at Redcar, beautiful configurations have been installed with curving benches, topseats and picnic tables.

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To make a streetscape more attractive, an area can be landscaped with shrubbery and trees to create an appealing recreational space. In Sunderland, the Streetlife Big Green Benches were applied to combine seating areas with greenery. The benches are fitted with a closed base structure so that they remain mobile and can be easily placed elsewhere. A bottomless version is also available, which allows large trees to take root in the open ground. Streetlife will gladly inform you about the possibilities afforded by the various options, such as Hug a Tub and CarrĂŠ Benches.

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Metalco Metalco’s comprehensive range of high quality street furniture is manufactured in Corten steel, stainless steel, galvanised, powder coated steel, stone and FSC timber.

Metalco’s quality, unique designs and innovative products and developed with collaborations with some of Europe’s leading designers, including Antonio Citterio and Toan Nguyen.

With the range including seating, bins, cycle shelters, bus shelters, planters, bollards, barrier rails, tree grilles and signage, Metalco products have been specified and installed throughout the world in a broad spectrum of urban environments. As a result, the range has redefined the concept of street and outdoor furniture, winning awards from major associations for design.

Metalco shows impressive care for the environment too, choosing wood from certified forests that are managed fairly and responsibly, using 100% recyclable components in every product, and taking energy for manufacture directly from its own photovoltaic system installed on the roof of its carbon neutral factory. Come and see their range at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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This entire magazine has been put together with the help of the exhibitors, the associations and trade bodies as well as the various media partners that are uniting the industry in Battersea Park this September.

Contractor Zones • Being very much an annual meeting place, this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park sees the introduction of the BALI Pavilion and the APL Contractors Zone.

• BALI are wholeheartedly supporting the event and have a Pavilion of Members for you to meet. The APL have organised a Contractors Zone so that you can meet with new contractors to build your next project.

Society of Garden Designers • This year the Society of Garden Designers are holding their AGM within the show, they will also be using the event as the launch pad of their new ‘Product of The Year’ competition.

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Masterclasses • The London College of Garden Design will be featuring “Masterclasses” on Design, Planting and Construction.

Their speakers will feature a line up of the great and good from the industry and include the very best from Chelsea 2014.

CPD Accredited Seminars • As part of LANDSCAPE’s ongoing commitment towards uniting the industry and enhancing the professional qualifications of it’s practitioners, all of the ‘free to attend’ seminars at this year’s LANDSCAPE Show qualify for CPD learning points.

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is defined as ‘a commitment to structured skills enhancement and personal or professional competence’ and organisations that are granted membership by the CPD Certification Service must clearly demonstrate expertise in their field and provide a place for industry to turn to for advice and guidance.

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Students • On the 24th of September there will be special presentations to introduce all of the trade bodies to students, in order to highlight career paths and opportunities available within the industry.

Interior Influences • To reflect the strong influences that interior designers play in shaping our landscapes, the Chelsea Design Quarter and the Pimlico Road Association will be very much part of things this year with feature stands and seminar presentations highlighting some of the very top names from the world of interiors.

Royal Warrant Holders • The Royal Warrant Holders Association will be there in force again this year highlighting their scholarship scheme and showcasing the very best in artisan skills.

Industry Support • Supported by trade associations and media from across the globe, LANDSCAPE is now internationally recognised as the ‘go to’ show for the industry.

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Meet the Writers • New this year there is the chance to ‘Meet The Editor’, - your opportunity to speak direct to the journalists that cover your industry. Alongside them will be a special ‘Meet The Author’ desk. Come and talk to the authors of those publications that have always interested you.

International Pavilion • Due to high demand from overseas suppliers, we are delighted to announce an all encompassing International Pavilion. Focusing on the newest trends, innovative products and exciting opportunities, the pavilion will allow visitors to experience ideas from all over the World in one location.

LANDSCAPE is truly uniting the industry and has something for everyone.

Make sure you are part of it this year and visit our website for more details. www.landscapeshow.co.uk.

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Todd Longstaffe-Gowan

Todd Longstaffe-Gowan is a landscape historian and landscape architect with an international practice based in London. He is the Gardens Adviser to Historic Royal Palaces (with responsibilities at five royal palaces, including Kensington, Hampton Court, Kew and the Tower of London).

In addition he is Landscape Adviser to the Crown Estate Paving Commission (CEPC) in Regent’s Park, and author of several books including The London Town Garden 1700-1840 (Yale UP, 2001) and The London Square: gardening in the midst of town (Yale UP, 2012).

He recently redesigned the gardens at Kensington Palace to mark the Diamond Jubilee of HM The Queen.

Todd will be at the LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park on Wednesday the 24th of September to talk about his gardens and sign copies of his book.

Lucy Summers

Lucy Summers is a British businesswoman, writer, television personality and garden designer. She has seen commercial success through a variety of business ventures that embrace landscape design (Winner of Gold and Silver medals at the Chelsea Flower Show London), publishing (6 Greenfingers Guides), broadcasting (Room with a Viewer BBC, Home Works BBC, Homegrown Anglia for ITV, Britain’s Best Back Gardens ITV). Her latest gardening venture - ‘Lucy Summers Living’ - takes her into the world of garden related merchandising with advice. She is looking forward to sharing new products and gardening technologies that she regularly discovers across Britain.

Traditionally, Lucy has designed gardens for people who have large open spaces to work with and equally large wallets! What Lucy has discovered over the years is that many of these clients know next to nothing about gardening except that they want a stunning space to complement their cherished home.

Lucy will be at the LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park on Wednesday the 24th of September to talk about her gardens and sign copies of her book.

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sea Park will feature a series of authors. questions and perhaps even buy a copy of their book!

Randle Siddeley

Randle Siddeley, The Lord Kenilworth is behind many prestigious and widely renowned commercial, leisure and private landscaping projects in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Far East.

Over the last 36 years, he has led a team of internationally recognised landscape architects, spearheading a large number of assignments from award-winning public developments to a host of celebrities’, dignitaries’ and Heads of States’ private gardens. Renowned for his distinctive, inspired approach to landscaping design, he is frequently called upon by industry leaders and the media for unique insight and expertise. In 2011 British publishing house Frances Lincoln released ‘Garden’, the critically acclaimed book showcasing a selection of Randle’s most creative designs.

Son of celebrated international interior designer John Siddeley, Randle has inherited his father’s creative genes as well as his title: The Lord Kenilworth. He is an Honorary Member of the British Institute of Interior Designers and a Member of the British Association of Landscape Industries.

Randle will be at the LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park on Wednesday the 24th of September to talk about his gardens and sign copies of his book.

Steve & Val Bradley

Steve grew up on a rose nursery in Lincoln before studying at Pershore, Cannington and Writtle Colleges as he progressed to the RHS National Diploma in Horticulture (now Master of Horticulture).

He then spent over 20 years teaching Horticulture at colleges around England, specialising in Propagation and Nursery Stock.

Steve appeared in two television series in the early 1990s (Plant Life and Garden Doctors) and in a series of how-to videos on topics including Propagation, Clematis and Roses. He has written (or co-written) around 45 books on various gardening topics. Along with wife Val he wrote the support material for the Ground Force TV series.

His most recent work is a revision of the Grafter’s Handbook.

His wife Val worked in a local authority parks department before going on to study Amenity Horticulture at Askham Bryan College. She has since worked at a nursery producing hardy plants, houseplants and potted bulbs and then, after moving to Essex when Steve changed jobs, for Cramphorn’s at their flagship garden centre on the outdoor plant area. This was followed by working at Wisley Gardens and on both hardy plant and bedding plant nurseries, to fit in around two sons.

Together, they have worked for the Sun newspaper since 2002, writing the Gardening page with Peter Seabrook and answering hundreds of readers’ letters every year. They will be at the LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park on Wednesday the 24th of September to answer any of your questions face to face.

The Garden Trellis Company Their hand-made products are available in a variety of different styles and finishes that range from; Classic Trellis Panels, Contemporary Slatted Panels, Decorative Timber Panels, Rose Arches, Pergolas, Trompe L’oeil Panels, Stores and Covers, Planters, Garden Furniture, Garden Structures, Garden Features and more.

Whether you are a designer, landscaper, architect, developer, or private individual, their dedicated and experienced team are able to provide advice, on-site consultations and an installation service to turn both simple and more complex projects into a reality.

Come and see samples from their range at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Established since 1992, The Garden Trellis Company have been creating bespoke garden joinery to enhance outside living spaces for people who appreciate fine quality products, attention to detail and excellent customer service.

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APL The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are delighted to announce the entries that have been selected for the ‘Your Garden, Your Budget’ category at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (813 July 2014).

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Greenleaf is now GreenBlue Urban To reflect our revitalised corporate vision, Greenleaf is now GreenBlue Urban.

The new name represents their mission to provide world-leading tree planting and storm water management solutions designed to establish the future urban landscape across the globe.

With the goal of drastically improving urban planting success and increasing leaf canopy in urban areas, GreenBlue Urban tirelessly analysed the challenges, the causes of failure, and the reasons for premature mortality in urban trees.

As one of the UK market leader in specialist tree pit products, local authorities, landscape architects, engineers and other related professionals increasingly turn to GreenBlue Urban for guidance and best practice advice in tree planting implementation.

Their programme of continuous product development, conducted in conjunction with overseas partners, ensures that specifiers and clients can rest assured that the systems we offer for urban planting schemes represent the very best in the sector. Come and ask for more details on their stand at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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The category, now in its third year, exclusively open to members of the APL and aims to showcase a practical approach to gardens that also provide a wow factor where visitors will be able to recreate the garden design, based on a fixed budget for hard landscaping, plant material and labour.

A total of four gardens have been selected to showcase what can be achieved for a £7k, £10k, £13k and £15k budget.

APL Chairman, Mark Gregory said: “2014 is an exciting year for the APL and we are delighted to be once again working with the RHS for the third year on ‘Your Garden, Your Budget’. Congratulations to the APL members for having their garden selected for RHS Hampton Court. These gardens aim inspire the nation’s 23 million gardeners and show that having a professional, landscaped garden need not cost you the earth.”

The Association of Professional Landscapers represents landscapers who meet a required standard of professionalism. Members of the Association are registered with the government endorsed TrustMark Scheme.

They are regularly inspected and agree to follow a customer charter with clients. The APL is part of the Horticultural Trades Association which is the trade Association for the UK gardening industry. It is dedicated to helping develop the industry and its member businesses, including most garden centres and other garden retailers, growers, landscapers, manufacturers and service providers.

The APL will be featuring a selection of their member Contractors at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park, why not come along and meet them face to face.

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Garaia

Garaia Cooperative Society, has started the spring/summer 2014 season! The sun is out in Spain now, and they are already preparing, planting and covering, gardens, squares and roundabouts with their FLORFIT® planting system.

Their Flowermats, Groundcovers and Hanging Baskets incorporate new designs and compositions, so they are replacing last years planters, as well as covering new public spaces.

Once again, their made-to-measure planting systems for use in public spaces and squares are helping to reduce plant theft and water consumption. Ageratum, Ajuga, Begonia, Cerastium, Helichrysum, Heuchera, Impatiens, Lamiun, Laurentia, Osteospermun, Pelargonium, Salvia, Sedum and Verbena are succeeding in improving and cheering-up all manner of planting areas!

Garaia will be exhibiting its star product, FLORFIT®, at this year’s LANDSCAPE show in Battersea Park this September.

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See us at LANDSCAPE GroundsCare Products sell and rent a unique range of time-saving landscape maintenance machinery. They are sole European importers for the award-winning Turf Teq brand, and main dealers for Rotowash, a self-contained, walk-behind pressure washer.

GroundsCare Products is a trading name of County Hire Ltd which is now in its 22nd year of trading. Director, Paul Errington, said “Our machines offer considerable time savings. In the case of the lawn Edger, operators have achieved in a day what would take a week using traditional methods, and the Rotowash can cut cleaning times by up to 80%, whilst producing a more uniform standard of clean than a normal pressure washer”.

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The products are used mainly by facilities management companies, local authorities, estate managers, landscapers, golf courses and is available from progressive equipment hire companies. Come and see what they can offer you at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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ASLA The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) was founded in 1899. It now represents more than 15,000 landscape architecture professionals and students in the United States, it’s territories and 42 other countries around the world. With 80% of it’s members working in private practice and 12% in the public sector, ASLA members work on projects of every type, scale and budget.

The ASLA Annual Meeting and Expo is the largest gathering of landscape architecture professionals and students in the world.

This year the event will be held in Denver, Colorado and LANDSCAPE will be hosting the UK Pavilion. One of the most frequent requests ASLA receive is to see more exhibitors from the UK and Europe. Attendees want access to products that are well designed and feature the highest quality workmanship.

If you would like to be part of things please do get in touch directly with LANDSCAPE at info@landscapeshow.co.uk for more details.

ASLA will be featured at this years show and will be hosting some American Themed Seminar Sessions. Please do visit them for more information about their event and membership.

To visit ASLA direct please visit them online at www.asla.org

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Masterclasses

Kate Gould

At this years LANDSCAPE show, the London College of Garden Design will be running a series of Master Classes. With topics covering Design, Planting and Construction they will be free to attend and chaired by Andrew Fisher Tomlin.

Kate Gould is an award winning garden designer and founder of garden design company Kate Gould Gardens. Based in Hertfordshire Kate is passionate about plants and planting and works mainly in London and the Home Counties for private and corporate clients transforming ordinary spaces into tranquil outdoor oasis. Kate has also had the privilege of designing six separate gardens for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show where she has been awarded three Gold medals.

Guy Watts

Kate is one of the featured speakers who are part of the Master Classes being run by The London College of Garden Design.

We spoke to Guy Watts, Co-founder & Head of Business Development at Streetscape, “I’ve been a keen gardener pretty much all my life. Post-university, I spent four years working at one of Europe’s most prestigious plant nurseries, Architectural Plants. It became clear to me there was a real lack of new and enthusiastic talent entering the horticulture industry; and a real opportunity for young people, eager to learn a trade, to gain employment.”

“I work on a consultancy basis for Streetscape and am passionate about sharing my love for gardening with our apprentices, and getting in the business and funding that makes Streetscape tick.

Guy has also been a BALI South Thames Regional Committee member since February 2014.

Also a bit of a fan of extreme sporting challenges, on 31st July 2009 I broke two world records as part of the first and fastest pair to row unassisted land to land across the Indian Ocean in 102 days, 13 hours and 40 minutes Guy is one of the featured speakers who are part of the Master Classes being run by The London College of Garden Design.

See us at LANDSCAPE Black Knight Barbecues are pleased to be exhibiting at the LANDSCAPE Show for the first time in September 2014. They are the only specialist supplier of brick BBQ kits in Europe and have a range of kits that have been enhancing domestic gardens as well as community projects, pubs and clubs for 35 years.

With prices from £24.99 to £199.99, there is something for every budget and every need within in the Black Knight range. Why not come along and see for yourself what they have to offer in Battersea Park this September.

BALI Working on the premise that a strong and motivated team at its Landscape House headquarters will help deliver an excellent service for its 750 plus members, the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is celebrating achieving the Investors in People core standard.

BALI’s Chief Operations Officer Wayne Grills, whose professional background prior to his BALI appointment three years ago was in human resource management and training, sees achieving the IiP standard as fundamental to helping BALI provide its members with an excellent level of service:

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“Whilst our day-to-day focus is always on our customers – BALI members – it is vital that we support and nurture the personal development of our team members at Landscape House. BALI is often referred to as a family and the mutual support and encouragement experienced by our members starts with our staff. I am proud that our efforts to build a strong and motivated team have been recognised and I feel sure BALI members will continue to benefit from their commitment, professionalism and continued development within the IiP framework.”

BALI members will be exhibiting at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park and Wayne Grills will be featured in one of the ‘free to attend’ seminar sessions.

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Perennial Having recently completed the Dirty Dozen Races, raising over £5K for UK horticulture’s trade charity Perennial, and not content with sitting back on their laurels, the Twitter formed #GrubbyGardeners are back. Eight hardy members of the 15 strong team celebrated World Naked Gardening Day (3 May 2014) in style by posing naked at the world famous Roof Gardens in Kensington.

Head Gardener of The Roof Gardens, David Lewis, said, “Perennial supports horticulturists, young and old, who need support, advice and assistance in times of crisis.”. Michael Perry, Grubby Gardeners founder, gardening expert and presenter, is thrilled that the team is still coming up with fundraising ideas, he said, “The team has formed a real bond and we’re united in our aim to raise as much money as we can for Perennial this year. The shoot at The Roof Gardens was one of those ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunities and we had brilliant fun setting up the pictures.”.

See us at LANDSCAPE Celebrating 175 years in 2014, Perennial is keen to raise its profile in order to reach more horticulturists who need help than ever before. A new website now makes it easier for people seeking help to get in touch with the charity and there are special events and fundraising activities happening throughout the year to raise a £175,000 target this year.

You don’t have to get naked to show your support for Perennial just text your donation (GRUB89 to 70070) to help horticulturists in need or visit them at the LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park this September.

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The Gardeners Guild The Gardeners Guild now has a Maintenance Contract / Terms of Business Template for TGG members to download for free as part of their membership package.

Members asked them to create a maintenance contract / Terms of Business Template that they could use. After consulting with members in their forum about what they wanted the document to achieve, they engaged a solicitor who is a specialist in contract law - after all, a poorly written contract is a useless document.

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Whether you are a garden designer who already offers lighting as part of your service, or you are thinking about incorporating lighting into your projects, Lumena can supply, advise and simplify all lighting related issues.

The current focus is on the high end ‘Charleston Cobra’ (Copper & Brass) 12v garden lights with versatile mounting options.

All garden spotlights and spreadlights within the range are supplied with either a ground spike or a wall/tree bracket and are adaptable to any surface for any purpose. A variety of adaptable accessories are available, such as brass extension poles, mounting spikes and mounting bases. These enable all of the lights to be mounted on any surface, such as in soft ground, on decking or on a tree. The products use the same size thread stem (0.75 inches) which makes them extremely versatile and interchangeable when considering mounting options.

The result is a document that members can download and personalise. Used on its own, the new document template can act as a general Terms of Business. However, the document can also be a client specific maintenance contract when combined with a formal written quotation.

By specifying payment terms as well as client and contractor responsibilities and liabilities, members can have greater confidence to grow their business.

The aim is to help qualified, self-employed gardeners compete with larger firms by giving them affordable access to essential business tools. Membership is currently just £35 per year.

TGG members can now benefit from over 14 different member benefits including free legal advice and over 50 other document templates and spreadsheet based tools, why not visit them at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September to find out more.

Focused on versatility, durability and price, Lumena offer exclusive discounts to trade professionals, and really are the perfect choice for the discerning garden designer, keen to offer a more complete service.

See their entire range on their stand at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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CPD Certification

As part of LANDSCAPE’s ongoing commitment towards uniting the industry and enhancing the professional qualifications of it’s practitioners, all of the seminars at this year’s LANDSCAPE Show will qualify for CPD learning points.

This accreditation means that attending any of the Seminar Sessions hosted in all theatres now counts towards delegates’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

CPD is defined as ‘a commitment to structured skills enhancement and personal or professional competence’ and organisations that are granted membership by the CPD Certification Service must clearly demonstrate expertise in their field and provide a place for industry to turn to for advice and guidance.

LANDSCAPE which opens in Battersea Park, London on the 23rd of September 2014, will be running an extensive free two-day seminar programme. The full programme will be available to view online in August at www.landscpeshow.co.uk.

On achieving CPD certification for the programmes, Event Director Jeremy Storey-Walker says: “We are delighted to offer visitors to LANDSCAPE the broadest range of free and relevant content delivered by some of the highest-level experts in the industry. We believe this exciting offer is enhanced further through the ability of delegates at these presentations to credit their attendance towards their CPD.” “Being accepted as a member of the CPD Certification Scheme also reinforces the quality of LANDSCAPE’s seminar programme and the real value that delegates can gain from attending these sessions.”

Attendees will receive their Certificates of Attendance at the end of each session they attend.

Register for your FREE tickets to attend by visiting www.landscapeshow.co.uk

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Guild of Master Craftsmen Tim Gosling Celebrate the lighter, brighter evenings with an intoxicating cocktail created in a straw marquetry cocktail cabinet by renowned London furniture designer Tim Gosling. www.tgosling.com. The ultimate gift to treat the person you love.

Gosling’s vision is to combine classical inspiration and exquisite British craftsmanship. All Gosling furniture is handmade by skilled cabinetmakers and each piece reflects an exceptional level of detail.

From the choice of timbers and the book matching of woods, to the screw heads lining up along the grain direction, their work is unsurpassed in quality and care.

The Guild of Master Craftsmen has recently redesigned and updated its website with a host of new features to make it better both for its members and for their customers to find them.

The website – www.guildmc.com - is designed to convey the quality and skill of its members. It explains the background to the Guild and gives help and advice for the general public and businesses who might need to use a member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen for work on their home or garden.

The online ‘Find a craftsman’ service has been improved to help prospective customers find a skilled and experienced person. Trades represented include landscape and garden designers, gardening services, groundwork contractors, fencing specialists and tree surgeons. Also represented are supporting trades such as paving, drystone walls, stonemasons, blacksmiths, sculptors and carpenters specialising in outdoor furniture and structures.

The Guild of Master Craftsmen are proud to be working with LANDSCAPE again this year and look forward to welcoming their members to the show in Battersea Park this September.

Integrity of design and an appreciation of architecture are of paramount importance to Gosling whilst only products of the highest quality are incorporated in interesting and ingenious ways into their designs, resulting in extraordinary and unique pieces.

This stunning piece sits on a raised plinth, with a detail of polished chrome. The interior of the cabinet is lined in leather, with the glasses housed on a series of handmade curved Harewood shelves.

Tim Gosling is one of our featured speakers at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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ESF

ESF have developed their Island Range. With a large Island for sitting, the higher one can serve to lay the laptop, the highest one as a backrest. The unique shape based on simple geometry of several oval features and three levels of horizontal surfaces offer a new perspective on the seating elements in urban spaces. Modules can stand alone or be linked in a playful archipelago. Intersection of shapes, various orientations of wooden panels and different colours of corpuses complete the overall effect. Wood on the horizontal surfaces may be replaced with high-pressure laminate (HPL) whose smooth surfaces, colour and graphic diversity create yet a different graphic character. Possibility of combination is not unlimited but is so wide that it will satisfy any creative architect who desires something new and unusual for his project.

Come and speak to ESF about all of their ranges at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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IFLA 2014 IFLA Europe Silver Jubilee

PRO Landscape

by Drafix Software

PRO Landscape has released a new version of the PRO Landscape Companion tablet app for iPad. PRO Landscape Companion allows you to create visual landscape designs right on your iPad or Android Tablet. Simply take a picture with your tablet, drag and drop plants, add in mulch, grass, hardscapes, statuary and much more. Nothing impresses a customer more than an instant design using a photograph of their house or garden.

PRO Landscape Companion works in conjunction with PRO Landscape Version 20, Drafix Software’s flagship landscape & garden design software package. The PRO Landscape Companion app is free, but does require the full version of PRO Landscape to function.

PRO Landscape is the most complete landscaping design software you can buy and includes photo imaging, easy-to-use CAD, night and holiday lighting, 3D, complete customer proposals, and free companion tablet landscape design apps.

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

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Twenty-five years ago, ten European professional landscape architects met in Vilvoorde (Belgium) to create the European Foundation for Landscape Architecture (EFLA) inspired from the international experience they had witnessed, in 1948 with the creation of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), and who believed that our way of perceiving and understanding the world –derived from our profession- could contribute to its development.

The European Foundation for Landscape Architecture has since then grown up and changed in many different ways. One of the changes being its name which from “European Foundation for Landscape Architecture” (EFLA) moved to “European Federation for Landscape Architecture” and finally to “IFLA Europe” further to a “Coming Together” agreement between IFLA and EFLA turning the organisation into the European region of the International Federation of Landscape Architects.

Today, we celebrate IFLA Europe Silver Jubilee as a recognition of landscape architects unceasing work. A rich complexity of the landscape mosaic characterising their work, which deals with nature and culture, and considers man and society the focus of their beliefs.

IFLA strive to establish the importance of all matters relating to landscape and landscape architecture as the physical, socio-economic, cultural, visual, conceptual and spatial context of our European communities and their holistic vision demands we establish, support, and promote the 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.

IFLA are proud to support LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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The Roof Gardens The Roof Garden’s commemorative 75th anniversary garden design has been awarded an Artisan Garden plot at the 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Roof Gardens in Kensington has long been one of London’s most spectacular and extraordinary landmarks and the 9th May 2013 marked the Garden’s 75th anniversary.

The Spanish Garden, originally designed by Ralph Hancock in the 1930s, is the base for the design featuring brightly coloured herbaceous planting to reflect the garden along with the original pillars, iron gate and balconies all used by Ralph Hancock in his show garden at the 1939 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Spanish Garden design is inspiring and vivid, representing the past and present characteristics of The Roof Gardens whilst showcasing how accessible they are for all.

Head Gardener, David Lewis, commented: “Nowhere makes gardening more fashionable than the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. A catwalk of colour and creativity, the brightest new ideas, the latest trends and the pinnacle of garden design make this show the one the world wants to see and we are very privileged to be able to showcase aspects of our Spanish Garden at such a prestigious event”.

To celebrate The Roof Garden’s attendance at Chelsea Flower show we will be hosting a pop up Afternoon Tea on Saturday 24th May, where guests will be welcomed into the Tudor Garden and Spanish Hideaway to enjoy a delectable Afternoon Tea from 1pm – 5pm.

David will be one of the featured speakers at the ‘free to attend’ CPD accredited Seminar Sessions at this year’s Battersea Park in September. Register for free tickets to come along and listen at www.landscapeshow.co.uk

Gwyn Carless

Institute of Horticulture The Institute of Horticulture (IoH) is delighted to announce that Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to grant a Royal Charter to the Institute of Horticulture. The Institute’s Royal Charter will come into legal effect when it is sealed by the Crown Office at the House of Lords..

See us at LANDSCAPE At the heart of all of the Gwyn Carless interior and exterior lighting are energy-efficient LED light-sources - chosen for their exceptional performance and longevity. From brightest white to sophisticated colour-changing, each one comes complete with their own power supply and will last far longer than a traditional filament lamp. Whether you need bold bollard lights, subtle interior step lights or eye-catching, contemporary exterior lighting - the range of hand-made lights from Gwyn Carless Design will transform any location.

With an ability to adapt interior and exterior lighting to your individual specifications, your choice of glass, timber and LED light-sources, Gwyn Carless Designs are able to deliver bespoke lighting solutions for almost any location, and can accommodate requests for custom sizes on much of their range of contemporary exterior lighting, bollard lights, wall lights etc.

Why not see them for yourself on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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The granting of a Royal Charter has been an aspiration of the Institute since its inception in 1984 in view of the major benefits it will bring to the Institute and its members. A Royal Charter will enhance the Institute’s ability to present our profession through increasing the profile, recognition and standing of professional horticulture. As a Chartered body the Institute’s ability to raise standards will be strengthened and the Institute will be better placed to represent and support horticulture as a profession and assist members in the practice of the profession.

Leigh Morris FI Hort, Institute of Horticulture President commented: “The IoH is THE body representing professional horticulture and being granted a Royal Charter will reflect that to a much wider audience. Such status will undoubtedly give our members a higher status, stimulate more to join us, give the IoH much greater gravitas in our advocacy for the industry and it is something the horticulture profession deserves. The work done to date by IoH Council on taking this forward on behalf of horticulture is tremendous and all of us should recognise their vision and application in achieving this. The Institute has raised the bar for professional horticulture in the UK and Ireland. This is a landmark moment and exciting times ahead!”

The Institute of Horticulture are delighted to be back at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September and look forward to welcoming new and existing members to their stand. www.horticulture.org.uk

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Institute of Horticulture Young Horticulturist of the Year 2014

The Institute of Horticulture’s Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY) competition reaches its climax with the Grand Final to be held at the John Innes Centre, Norwich.

Eight finalists, one from each of the Institute’s branches, have battled their way through local heats and regional finals to compete for the much sought after title and the Percy Thrower Travel Bursary of £2,000, awarded by the Shropshire Horticultural Society. There are cash prizes for all finalists as well as other prizes, totalling in excess of £15,000 for those who have taken part in the heats and regional finals.

Leigh Morris FI Hort, President, Institute of Horticulture said “The Institute of Horticulture Young Horticulturist of the Year competition is fantastic and one of the best programmes the IoH delivers to engage with, support and promote our talented young horticulturists in the UK and Ireland. I’ve been involved with YHoY, at all levels, over the last 25 years and have always been so impressed with the knowledge and enthusiasm of the entrants.

Institute Fellow David Domoney FI Hort is supporting the competition and will be this year’s Grand Final Quiz Master.

Past winners have found it a great boost for their CV and career prospects and have used the prize money to travel as far afield as China and Borneo.

This annual national competition, which is free to enter and open to any horticulturist in the UK below the age of 30 on 31 July each year, is organised by the Institute of Horticulture which represents all those professionally engaged in horticulture in the UK and Ireland:.

The Institute of Horticulture are proud to support LANDSCAPE and look forward to welcoming members to their stand this September.

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Jacuzzi Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs are not just designed for large garden spaces, even the lack of a conventional garden does not mean that a client has to forgo the opportunity to experience Jacuzzi® hydrotherapy in their home.

Jacuzzi were delighted to hear that their authorised retail partner Euphoria Lifestyle were collaborating with high profile London interior design company Fabled Studios to supply a Jacuzzi® hot tub to Penthouse 1, Fitzrovia Apartments in London W1 for world respected developer Manhattan Loft Corporation.

The J-LX was chosen for its sleek contemporary looks and modern contemporary design. This tub is also the most efficient hot tub in its class, combining high design with optimum performance. A full road closure was required to lift the hot tub to the seventh floor and the team then constructed a raised deck around the hot tub to give it a built-in look. The result was Jacuzzi® hydrotherapy with stunning views over central London, perfect.

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

QEST The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is the charitable arm of the Royal Warrant Holders Association. Established in 1990 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Association and the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, QEST provides awards to craftsmen and women of all ages to help them further their careers.

QEST scholars are excellent ambassadors and are in demand throughout the world, some have led the way in using traditional skills to forge a career in contemporary arts whilst others have become crucial in conservation.

With a skill base ranging from stone carvers and blacksmiths, through to illustrators and basket makers, carpenters, gilders, enamellers, mosaic artists, pargeters and thatchers, QEST grants scholarships to hundreds of scholars each year.

LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September will feature a QEST Pavilion of just some of the artisan scholars who will demonstrate the range of skills and talents available.

QEST are grateful to the on-going generous support given by LANDSCAPE to the Trust and it’s scholars and looks forward to meeting visitors in September. www.qest.org.uk

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Aralia Garden Design

The client’s wish for a contemporary influence nearer to the house was granted, allowing softer, classical landscaping at a distance - all linked with planted beds from the terrace to the wider garden. Other features include vegetable beds and a cut flower garden that the owner can access easily, plus an entertainment area by the refurbished pool complete with a fire pit and pizza oven.

Pat Fox from Aralia Garden Designs is one of the featured speakers at this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park this September

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Wednesday House is a detached country home in Hertfordshire and Aralia Garden Design recently completed a project for them.

With the owners only wanting to remain in the house for 5 – 10 years, the emphasis was for Aralia’s design to add value to the property, making it both functional and more aesthetically pleasing. With minimal kerb appeal and little logic to the parking area, the front garden was given an overhaul with a complete new layout including extensive planting beds and a seating area. The back of the house also suffered from a lack of unity which Aralia addressed through thoughtful garden architecture and planting.

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Square Space

The artist, Peter Barney, has created a collection of paintings from one of the world’s most beautiful locations. After taking the time to immerse himself in the light, colours, shapes, textures, climate and culture he is delighted to be exhibiting his unique work at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

Peter says, ‘Marrakech, basking in the blistering heat of midsummer, is a unique place that overwhelms and inspires all in the same instant. Enter the city through its famous pink walls, and lose yourself in the Medina’s bustling stalls. Sunlight sparkles on every smooth tile and tinkling fountain. Fabric in every shade imaginable festoons the Souk’s blind alleyways. Bewildering arrays of exotic fragrances fight for attention in the spice market. And high above it all, lingers Morocco’s deep endless blue skies.

But one colour stands out more brightly and brilliantly: Majorelle Blue.

It’s the trademark of French artist Jacques Majorelle. In 1924, he constructed a masterpiece in the form of the Majorelle Gardens. Here the walls, fountains, features and even pots are painted in the same intense shade of blue. In 1980, Yves St. Laurent purchased Majorelle’s house and garden, and the colours and shapes of his home are clearly the inspiration for his iconic branding and many innovative designs.

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SGD The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) exists to promote excellence in garden design and their members are committed to providing you with the best service.

Each registered member of the SGD has undertaken a rigorous adjudication process, adheres to a professional code of conduct and is experienced in delivering gardens of the highest quality.

This year the SGD are wholeheartedly supporting LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park.

They will be welcoming existing and new members to talk to them on their stand and are also holding their Annual General Meeting at the show.

In addition this year features the launch of their new Product Of The Year competition.

The finalists of which will be displayed actually at the show alongside their stand. The winner will be chosen at the show itself.

For more information about the benefits of membership please speak to them on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Gary Drostle Gary Drostle’s unique, colourful and beautiful mosaic works have been gaining a great deal of attention in the last year. Already this year his work has won the Mosaic Arts International award for ‘Contemporary Innovation in Mosaic’ in Houston, Texas. This award is the third time Gary has won at the premier International exhibition of mosaic art winning the award for Best Architectural mosaic in 2008 in Miami and last year winning the ‘Best in Show’ award in Tacoma, Washington.

Gary’s best in Show award was given for his mosaic sculpture ‘Entwined Histories’ in Bow, east London. Commissioned by the housing association Poplar HARCA this work stands on the site of the former major rope making factory for the London Docks. Gary designed the sculpture to reflect the stories of the different migrant communities to the local area. Each of the eight different strands of the rope represent a different community that has settled in the area going as far back as the French Huguenots and the Irish Weavers.

Each community is represented through it’s own unique textile.

Gary will be at this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park in September as part of the QEST Scholars stand.

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Thrive Brickworker To cut a paving slab straight across or diagonally you need to mark a straight line and then freehand cut with a powered saw, following the line as best you can.

Not anymore, with the new slab cutting guide

by Brickworker you simply mark the start and end of the cut, align the cutting guide to the marks and follow the guide face with your saw for the perfect straight cut. Quick and easy to use, it can be fitted in seconds and helps to speed up the whole cutting process positioning the cut precisely where you want it.

Brickworker Ltd work in the design and development of products that help to make construction trades safer and more efficient and the slab cutting guide is their first ‘own brand’ product. Development has come from a regular and frequent message from within the industry about finding a quicker, safer and more accurate way to cut slabs using a petrol cut-off saw.

Come and see them at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park and find the latest accessories for cutting block pavers and paving slabs using a petrol saw. Find out how to cut quickly, accurately and safely using the latest Brickworker Slab Cutting Guide and Stihl Brick Jigs.

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Thrive is the leading charity in the UK using gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health, or who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable.

The process is called social and therapeutic horticulture – put simply it is working with plants to improve physical and psychological health, along with communication and thinking skills. The charity uses the garden as a safe and secure environment in which to develop an individual’s ability to socialise, make friends, and gain practical skills that make them more independent and self-reliant.

According to Thrive’s Alyson Chorley, gardening can benefit everyone, regardless of age or ability. “We help older people, and people who have had strokes to improve their mobility by getting their muscles moving.

Gardening also improves mental health by providing a sense of purpose and achievement. It’s a very social activity and can reduce feelings of isolation and low mood – making friends is easy for some, but for others it is really difficult and having a shared interest can really help.”

Thrive is looking for support – both financial and practical – at each of its four centres in London, Reading, Birmingham and Gateshead.

If you can help, please take time to visit them at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park. www.thrive.org.uk

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CPD Certification

As part of LANDSCAPE’s ongoing commitment towards uniting the industry and enhancing the professional qualifications of it’s practitioners, all of the seminars at this year’s LANDSCAPE Show will qualify for CPD learning points.

This accreditation means that attending any of the Seminar Sessions hosted in all theatres now counts towards delegates’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

CPD is defined as ‘a commitment to structured skills enhancement and personal or professional competence’ and organisations that are granted membership by the CPD Certification Service must clearly demonstrate expertise in their field and provide a place for industry to turn to for advice and guidance.

LANDSCAPE which opens in Battersea Park, London on the 23rd of September 2014, will be running an extensive free two-day seminar programme. The full programme will be available to view online in August at www.landscpeshow.co.uk.

On achieving CPD certification for the programmes, Event Director Jeremy Storey-Walker says: “We are delighted to offer visitors to LANDSCAPE the broadest range of free and relevant content delivered by some of the highest-level experts in the industry. We believe this exciting offer is enhanced further through the ability of delegates at these presentations to credit their attendance towards their CPD.” “Being accepted as a member of the CPD Certification Scheme also reinforces the quality of LANDSCAPE’s seminar programme and the real value that delegates can gain from attending these sessions.”

Attendees will receive their Certificates of Attendance at the end of each session they attend.

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Meet Some More

This years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Check out our ‘Free to Attend’ CPD accredited Seminar Sessions on our website nea

Christopher Woodward

Christopher Woodward has been Director of the Garden Museum since 2005. He was formerly Director of The Holburne Museum of Art in Bath, and Curator at Sir John Soane’s Museum.

He has undertaken two previous sponsored swims for the Garden Museum: the Hellespont in 2010 and the Straits of Gibraltar in 2011, which raised over £35,000 for the Museum. In August 2014 he will be swimming the Thames from Oxford to London to raise funds for the Garden Museum’s ambition to recreate Tradescants’ Ark, a key part of their Development project.

Christopher will be one of the speakers at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

David Lewis

David Lewis has been the Head Gardener at The Roof Gardens for five years and during his time has been involved in many exciting projects such as replanting all three gardens; English Woodland, Tudor Garden and Spanish Garden. David and his team restored and renovated The Gardens as part of a major refurbishment project which has been the only planned renovation of the Gardens since they were originally designed and built in the 1930s.

David has become the unofficial historian for The Gardens and hosts a regular Gardening Club designed to unite urban gardening enthusiasts in a social setting and provide an informative insight into the history of The Gardens, hot gardening topics and seasonal subjects.

David started his career within Advertising and Media; however soon realised that his passion was in gardening and retrained as a Garden Designer. While still working within the media industry, David started running a small garden design practice which included designing a courtyard garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 1999 where he was awarded a silver medal.

David will be joining our esteemed panel of speakers at this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park in September.

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a Park will feature some amazing speakers. arer the time for the full schedule of times and titles. www.landscapeshow.co.uk

Angela Lambert

Angela has been working for Q Lawns turf growers for almost two decades and is genuinely interested in all aspects of natural lawns, living roofs and wild flowers. She regularly talks to groups about the ways in which plants can be used to improve lives.

An avid tweeter (check out @ladylawn), you’ll find Angela on several social networking sites sharing news and views on beautiful plants and spaces, environmental matters, ecology, and her latest enterprise…. beekeeping.

Angela is one of our featured speakers at this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park in September.

Fernando Gonzalez

Fernando Gonzalez Garden Design is a practice with a reputation for making gardens that are artworks in themselves whilst pushing the boundaries of conventional design.

The practice was established in 2006. Employing state-of-the-art technologies and manufacturing processes, garden commissions have included bespoke small terraces, roof-top gardens and show-gardens.

Fernando Gonzalez has also designed a number of gardens for the Hampton Court Flower Show. His gardens have won several medals, been featured in television programs, major newspapers, magazines, and books throughout the world. Most projects are located in London and the South-East.

Please come along and listen to Fernando who is one of our featured speakers at this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park this September.

Q Lawns are proud to announce that Ben Harrison of BH Designs has agreed to design and create their show stand for the Landscape Show.

Ben was a finalist in the Grand Designs Live Garden Designer of the Year competition in 2013 and in 2014. His designs are all about beauty, fun and functionality. He combines plantsmanship with some of the principals of interior design to create really useful places.

Ben also tries to incorporate a little bit of imaginative recycling to make every space unique.

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Q Lawns Practicality Brown If you are looking for instant hedging then The Elveden Instant Hedge™ can solve this problem as it is available to plant all year round and isn’t subject to the usual constraints of the rootball season.

Practicality Brown’s unique production method allows you to plant the hedge when you need it.

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Q Lawns’ show stand promises to be an olfactory and environmental delight that demonstrates all of the benefits of their products. Rumour has it that there will be a whole new product on show too…but Sales Manager Chris Carr is keeping the details under his hat for now. You’ll have to visit their stand at the show if you want to know more.

Q Lawns are at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

Mature and flat sided this award winning instant hedge is grown up to 1.8 metres high across a range of species including Yew, Common Laurel, Holly, Green Beech, Hornbeam, Portuguese Laurel, Photinia, Purple Beech, Native Mix, Privet, Berberis and Thuja.

Practicality Brown has over 40,000 metres of certified UK provenance stock that is now offered to the trade at a discounted rate and would welcome the opportunity to tell you all about it at their stand at this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park in September.

See us at LANDSCAPE Jacksons are delighted to let everyone know that the winners of their 5th Annual Show gardens competition are Paradise garden redesign by Sally Perigo - Mediterranean Memories; Chill Out garden redesign by Annie Berriman - Tropical garden and The Ashford Designer Outlet by Amy Roberts - Jacksons F C.

Jacksons

The planned opening for the two new gardens at Jacksons HQ in Stowting is May 31st and the launch of Jacksons F C is on Saturday June 7th at Ashford Designer Outlet . As in years past the other five gardens will have had a ‘face-lift’ so all seven show gardens should be looking fantastic for the open day.

The Open Day is from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday 31st May. Jacksons will be exhibiting at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

Top picture by Annie Berrieman Middle picture by Amy Roberts Bottom picture by Sally Perigo

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Tobermore, the widely acclaimed UK and Ireland paving and walling manufacturer, have recently supplied block paving products for the amazing 5* Cheddar Woods Holiday Home Park in Somerset. The world class paving and walling manufacturer is becoming a key player in the GB marketplace with their high quality and innovative range of paving and walling products available.

This is wonderfully harmonised with the 40, 000 units installed of Kerbstone edging in the soft hue of Natural. Tobermore’s Kerbstone also holds a unique aged appearance, great for areas where natural and unobtrusive edging is required.

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

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Tobermore

The landscape of the holiday park features 8, 000 square metres of fabulous Tobermore Tegula block paving in the vibrant, rich tones of Heather. The unique tumbled edges of Tegula create a timeworn appearance, combined with the attractiveness of weathered paving and all the benefits of modern concrete paving. Tegula is perfect for domestic applications, pedestrian precincts and landscaped schemes and provides a surface which is easily trafficked by pedestrians, prams, wheelchairs, vehicles etc.

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Streetscape

‘Growing lives’ is what Streetscape do. The South London based award-winning social enterprise works to reduce the skills shortage in horticulture whilst providing training and jobs to 18-25 year olds who are long term unemployed.

The enterprise provides apprenticeships in landscape gardening, helping young people to build the skills, experience and attributes they need to fulfil their dreams and move into and retain work. They design, landscape and maintain gardens across South London for residential, corporate and communitybased clients looking for that ‘wow factor’: the best possible use of shape and form.

For Streetscape, garden and grounds design is about one overriding principle: taking client ideas and working with them to create something that makes them think ‘wow’. Streetscape would not be where it is today without the involvement and generosity of individuals and their corporate partners. They value the substantial impact they can have, both in sharing their expertise and knowledge, and through providing product sponsorship or monetary support.

All of Streetscape’s apprentices are young people who have been out of work for at least six months. Most have never worked.

“Before Streetscape, I’d never had a job and was really struggling to find one. I now have my chance. I want my apprenticeship to lead to a career in landscape gardening.” – Graduate apprentice, 2012 Come and listen to Guy Watts as part of the London College of Garden Design Masterclass on Construction on Wednesday 24th September at LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park. Register for free at www.landscapeshow.co.uk

Gilkicker

2013 was busy for Gilkicker Ltd. with sales of the Light`n`Shade opening and closing roof in all sectors growing quickly and gaining more credibility as one of the leading louvred roof system on the market. They have recently developed some new louvred roof and canopy products that they will be launching throughout 2014 under the Louveranda product range umbrella.

Many of the projects Gilkicker Ltd. undertake are straight forward and simple, however, there are also quite a few that are anything but. These are actually the types of projects which give Gilkicker Ltd. the most fun and enjoyment as they call on them to draw from all their experience and knowledge of roofing, building, sun shading and installation techniques.

These projects usually start with Gilkicker Ltd. being contacted by a client or their design team who have a particular need in mind and have often been looking for a solution for some considerable time.

Gilkicker will be exhibiting at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

See us at LANDSCAPE As well as different kinds of stone, the baskets can also be filled with other materials such as glass, for instance. The new Blicks Kreativ system from Rothfuss makes it particularly easy to implement creative ideas. This means that the stones can be filled in by hand at any time, allowing patterns and structures to be easily worked in, whether house numbers, geometric figures or the outlines of a wide variety of animals.

Rothfuss are exhibiting at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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Gabions provide a reliable visual guard that can be installed quickly and, above all, flexibly. The stone material that is filled into the wire baskets can, for instance, vary in shape and colour. The stone wall can then be given a Mediterranean, classic or quirky look to suit the house. Many home and garden owners have come to value the modern, yet natural-looking style of gabion fences.

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More and more home and garden owners are discovering that gabions are the ideal way of ensuring privacy on their property. That’s because as well as being quick and easy to put together to form a fence, the wire baskets filled with stone also offer plenty of scope for individual creativity. Now Rothfuss has developed a system that makes it even easier to put these ideas into practice.

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Schellevis Schellevis launched their range of attractive concrete paving and other landscaping elements in the UK in March of this year.

Following the launch, and the enthusiastic response received from landscapers and architects, Schellevis decided to exhibit at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show. An ambitious project for any company, and especially for a newcomer in the UK market!

The challenge they faced was “How to present an attractive garden site out of concrete products?” Gordon Stevenson, UK Sales and Marketing Manager of Schellevis said; “We wanted to maximize the visual quality of our paving and other landscaping products for Chelsea in a way which showed them in their setting in a garden or other landscape.”

Given the task was Antonia Young, of Pod Garden Design who said; “I was delighted to be commissioned. Obviously the main point of the stand is to promote the rather fantastic Schellevis product, but I took the approach of designing this as a show garden space rather than a traditional trade stand. I’ve aimed to show a variety of Schellevis product and it’s flexibility of use as well as using some of the elements in some more unusual ways that will hopefully stimulate the imagination of everyone visiting the stand. “

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If you can’t get to Chelsea make sure you come and see their products on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Erlau AG was founded in 1828 in Aalen, they are one of the leading manufacturers of outdoor furniture and open space equipment.

Erlau is a subsidiary company of RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG who produces top quality chain systems and components.

Erlau outdoor furniture offers customers a great degree of functionality and design combined with versatility and durability.

Their furniture range consists of a variety of innovative benches, seating systems, litter bins, bicycle parking systems to planters and bollards to name a few.

Erlau

West Quay shopping centre required benches as part of their ongoing replacement programme. The benches were needed for the outside walkway area around the West Quay Shopping centre in Southampton. They purchased the Erlau Bella Via premium wire mesh benches. This new Bella Via outdoor furniture range comprises an innovative trapezoid elegance, optical attractiveness alongside a bold distinctive style.

New from the experts at TerraSeed, and developed with the Stockbridge Technology Centre, BeeMat™,is a unique and simple solution to what has become a global problem. A pre-seeded, biodegradable growing mat that controls weeds, BeeMat™ is the best way to bring a whole host of bee favourite wild flowers to pots, beds, troughs or allotments across the UK.

Come and see it for yourself on the Beemat stand at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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“The public and media are becoming increasingly aware of the dramatic decline of our bee population, making now the time to take action and do all we can to save this important species,” explained Nigel Clarke, BeeMat Sales Manager. “A recent review by the University of Reading and Friends of the Earth concluded that planting flowers to provide pollen and nectar can make a significant difference to colony survival.

BeeMat™ contains mixed flower seeds that have been carefully chosen to provide exactly this, especially in the autumn when other flowers have finished blooming. Plus importantly it controls weeds that can overwhelm some flower species.”

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Britain’s bees are facing a bleak future. Over 50% of bees in the United Kingdom have been lost through disease, loss of habitat and intensive farming. Research shows that planting wild flowers is crucial to the survival of bees.

Why not see their range up close on their stand at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

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Kyoto will be featuring a range of screens at this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park in September, come along and see the entire range.

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Founded in 1868 Holland Bulb Market BV is an established grower and exporter of flower bulbs supplying landscapers, garden designers, local authorities, growers and garden centres worldwide.

Their mission is to provide their customers with the latest varieties alongside old favourites for a fair price and with great service. Due to their reputation and longevity they have been honoured with the appointment to supply bulbs to the Dutch Royal Family since 1988.

2014 is the first year exhibiting and promoting their products in the UK and they are extremely excited to be at the LANDSCAPE Show in September where they look forward to introducing you to their landscaping range at their stand in the International Pavilion.

Holland Bulb Market

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Kyoto

Kyoto Garden Art’s first shipment of large screens has arrived in the UK and is loaded on the van ready for delivery to a client for their very own Grand Design project. There are other screens in various sizes in the shipment destined for more clients. More news to follow – watch this space…

New Judges for The SGD Awards

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Two of the Society’s leading members Julie Toll FSGD and Jill Billington FSGD will be joining the judging panel for the 2014 SGD Awards.

With twenty years of experience judging RHS shows, Jill Billington is perfectly placed to join the now familiar Awards panel of Richard Sneesby, Trudi Entwistle, Bill Burford and Arabella St. John Parker, whilst Julie Toll brings her life-long passion for horticulture and the natural world into the mix.

The SGD Awards are open to registered, pre-registered and student members of the Society and for the second year, the SGD will be inviting members of the public to submit entries for the ‘Designing for Community Space’ Award.

The Awards are a celebration of excellence in the garden design profession and for members of the SGD the chance to raise their profile and reach a wider audience. As 2013 Judges Award winner Amanda Patton MSGD said: “Winning an SGD Award is a fantastic way to show to clients that you know what you are doing and that you have been judged by an independent panel of peers. From a business point of view, entering the SGD Awards is one of the best decisions you can make.”

Juliet Sargeant, the Chair of the SGD is one of the speakers at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park.

Picture above by Amanda Patton Picture below by Andy Sturgeon

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Timber Decking & Cladding Association The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) is a virtuoso in how to build decking properly. If you are involved in deck design and installation, their resources should be your first point of call.

The Timber Decking Association and it’s members are proud to support LANDSCAPE at Battersea Park in September.

Timber is an amazing building material. It allows you to create unique and captivating spaces to relax in and enjoy. Timber decking has inherent warmth which enhances its surroundings; the atmosphere is somehow softer, calmer and more harmonious to plants with which timber has a natural synergy.

Picture above by BSW Timber Picture below by Hoppings Softwoods

Private and public areas are both suitable places to install timber decking. Decking is particularly good for sloping sites providing an easy and effective transition between the different levels. It’s a perfect partner to patio, French or bi-fold doors, helping to connect outdoor and indoor living areas and increasing the feeling of space in both. It’s also great for a quiet corner, a secret garden tucked out of the way, or alongside water.

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Janet Sycamore director of operations explains more about the TDCA. ‘Our role is to support designers, specifiers and installers in the correct use of timber decking to ensure they get the right level of performance.

Properly designed and constructed timber decking will provide years and years of trouble free service. Whether you’re undertaking the work yourself or using the services of a professional installer, it is definitely worth doing your homework before you start. We encourage you to use quality assured products; we have DeckMarkTM accredited installers and materials which are audited annually to ensure compliance with the standards set by the TDCA.’

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Tamar Nurseries

Tamar Nurseries is recognised as a reputable company within the horticultural industry with 35 years experience in growing hardy plants in numerous sizes and specifications. This comprises of shrubs, trees, herbaceous, forestry and hedging.

Their customer base consists of:- Local Authorities, Architects, Landscapers, Retail Outlets, Garden Designers and Garden Centres.

They also have an excellent in house Cash and Carry department.

They pride themselves on supplying high quality plants, at extremely competitive prices, with an experienced friendly sales team always on hand to provide a professional service at all times.

Why not visit them at LANDSCAPE this September in Battersea Park and ask about their Contract Growing service. It gives the customer the opportunity to be involved in the whole growing process. Every contract growing project varies, and so does the time scale available. It allows peace of mind, that the plants are reserved and grown specifically for you, and will be available at the time required. Tamar have be involved with contract growing for the Olympics and post Olympics.

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Esthec

With over 50 years of experience in the composite flooring industry, Esthec has creatively and successfully applied its knowledge of indoor floors and nautical decks to outdoor projects.

Esthec® Terrace is a high quality decking that can be used for a wide range of outdoor applications such as hotel and resort terraces, beach club patios, high-end residential balconies, spa areas at luxury villas, pool decks, roof top gardens, docks and piers.

Esthec has the look and feel of organic material without adding to the loss of valuable forests. It is available in five standard, inspiring colours, with the added possibility of creating customized designs in Esthec®’s laboratory.

Esthec® Terrace has been applied in a variety of projects worldwide, most recently in the US, Switzerland, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. The composite material is extremely durable and ecological – not only does it contain recycled material, it is recyclable itself. Its ‘green footprint’ alone was the deciding factor for one of our clients to choose Esthec® Terrace.

Whether adorning a luxury villa’s deck overlooking the ocean, or surrounding a modest backyard pool in the country side, Esthec® Terrace constructs comfortable, modern decking systems that are aesthetically pleasing for all your outdoor design needs.

Come along and see the range at LANDSCAPE in Battersea Park this September.

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