Green shoots
Despite some pretty tricky weather economic green shoots are in evidence. BTME in Harrogate was extremely busy with exhibitors reporting successful trading at the show. The Golden Acre Nursery show near Bournmouth also attracted a record number of visitors.
Our recruitment site www.landscaperjobs.co.uk is carrying many new vacancies and according to advertisers on the site, producing many high quality applicants. Advertising in The Landscaper is 33 per cent ahead of the same issue last year.
Confidence is returning although it’s a delicate flower that needs nurturing.
Plenty to read this month. The 2010 APL awards sponsored by Bradstone attracted a record number of entries this year they are a celebration of the high standards achieved by its members. We report from Harrogate, dig into artificial grass, visit Twickenham as it prepares for the Six Nations - and there’s more… a bumper news section, Hardscaper and Hortmonth .
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See you in March…
David Curtis
editor
david.curtis@metropolis.co.uk
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Gardens For Life were the Supreme winners of the 2010 APL awards
Their client was keen to see an abundance of flowers, grasses, winter stems and trees to maintain a natural look to the garden and encourage wildlife. The focal point of the garden is the lake - imposing as you enter the drive. All aspects of the lake were softened with planting to create a feeling of continuity, movement and flow. Repeat planting was used to lead the eye around the lake at different times of the year. The lake was emptied and its contours re-sculptured to a new design using on-site clay. An island and two waterfalls were created and an oak deck/jetty was constructed with covered pergola.
Landscaper Industry News
£1.3million boost.. Agripower Contractors - 1st, March, 2010
Grimsby told The Landscaper...
Six of the best…italian terracotta company - 17th, February, 2010
Pots handmade in Tuscany and are suitable for the professional landscaper....
APL Awards Winners 2010 - 11th, February, 2010
Gardens For Life scooped the top award at the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards 2010 for the design and construction of a stunning natural garden with a bold and dramatic planting scheme.
Hardscaper
Soft &hard surfaces...Nomix Dual residual herbicide - 5th, March, 2010
Delivers 6 months'control
Garden floodlight....Elipta’s new Microflood Duo - 11th, February, 2010
Versatile low voltage twin floodlight...
Hort Month
HELPING OUR HEROES..... Chelsea Flower Show. - 16th, February, 2010
B&Q and Birmingham City Council supporting
Student Design&Build Award Wyevale East Nurseries - 26th, February, 2010
In association with Royal Horticultural Society...
Show Guide
ScotsTurf 009 - 12th, October, 2009
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh 11-12 November..
FOUR OAKS TRADE SHOW 2009 - 2nd, August, 2009
Plan your visit now!!
Product Reviews
Synthetic grass - 16th, March, 2009
Now a modern, cutting edge product.....
Journey of discovery - 6th, March, 2009
Land Rover Discovery 3
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