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What a year! It started out so not going to be beaten by a pandemic. He started filming
positive as there was much to virtual demonstrations, with family members behind
look forward to - trade events, the camera, to showcase the latest range of mowers and
product launches, RHS garden tractors, with great success. And trade organisations
openings to name a few, many changed track - unable to meet their members in person
of which I’d saved the date in the or at shows, they continued to support via online
diary to attend. conferences, webinars and virtual events.
But Covid put an end to that! So what is to follow in 2021? Vaccines are beginning
It is somewhat coincidental, yet to be rolled out, so light is at the end of the tunnel
fitting, that Makita UK is our cover star regarding the virus. But there is still uncertainty, not
this issue as we draw a close to this turbulent year. helped by our exit from the EU on January 1st. What the
Why? Because it was their trade event in early March future holds is hard to predict, but we have tried to get
that was to be my last press trip of the year. Both press a feel of what industry experts think in our Year Ahead
and dealers had gathered for a two day jolly at Walton feature on page 19.
Hall in Warwickshire to test drive the manufacturers In this issue, we also take a look at some of the best
latest line of cordless power equipment for the outdoor selling products on the market this year on page 28, and
market. While there was much talk at the event of the there is plenty more to read over the Christmas period
growing uncertainty of what Coronavirus would bring, from advice on renovating turf to the latest in irrigation.
I very much doubt anyone there envisaged 2020 would I hope you all have a restful Christmas. Stay safe and I
turn out this way. A couple of weeks later, we were in hope we all have a more prosperous and peaceful 2021.
our first lockdown.
Yet, the landscaping and groundscare industry
persevered. Decisions made, soon had to be changed.
Events such as FutureScape, which was to debut at its
new venue - EXCEL, London - in November, went virtual.
Suppliers and manufacturers who would normally Maggie Walsh, Editor
network at SALTEX and BTME, to then follow up leads maggie.walsh@sheengate.co.uk
with nationwide demonstrations, instead reached out to
potential customers virtually. Early on in the pandemic, Next issue copy deadline: 18 January, 2021. To advertise
I spoke with David Withers, MD at Iseki-UK, who was please email us at landscaper@sheengate.co.uk
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CONTENTS
TRACTORS
& EQUIPMENT
Editor
Maggie Walsh | 07787 555 798 | maggie.walsh@sheengate.co.uk News........................................................................ 09
Contributors
The Year Ahead...................................................... 19
With you every turn of the wheel
Paula Warman | Jana Silver
Media sales executive
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Design and production Best in form – Product review............................ 28
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Circulation and subscriptions Landscaper’s Circle................................................31
equipment
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The Landscaper | Issue 250 | December 2020/January 2021 Winter Issue 7
NEWS
APL Award finalists announced
APL Supreme Winner 2020, Simply Green Landscapes, Waterways
The finalists of the Association of Professional In response to the continuing public health crisis and
Landscapers annual awards have been announced. the resulting restrictions on the number of attendees at
Finalists for the the Association of Professional events, this year’s APL Awards ceremony will be held
Landscapers (APL) Awards 2021 were announced at this virtually. The decision was made with the health and
year’s virtual Futurescapes exhibition which took place in safety attendees in mind.
November. The awards recognise landscaping projects Although different to the usual format, the awards
that show technical and horticultural excellence, and will be free to attend and promise to be as exciting
which show attention to detail, technical excellence and and celebratory an event as always. Using a specially
an overall level of quality. commissioned events platform, the amazing projects
This year 45 companies made it to the finals with entered into the 2021 Awards will be showcased and
73 projects. They were announced on Thursday attendees will be able to enjoy networking opportunities
(19/11/2020) at Futurescapes by APL Manager, Phil and celebrate their hard work together.
Treymayne and APL Awards judge, Bob Sweet. See the full list of all the finalists online at
Both Phil and Bob commended the high standard of www.aplawards.co.uk/2021-shortlist
the entries this year despite the challenges faced by For more information on the finalists or the virtual
individual projects and the COVID pandemic. awards please visit www.aplawards.co.uk
The Landscaper | Issue 250 | December 2020/January 2021 Winter Issue 9
NEWS NEWS
BALI partners with Vectorworks UK The new membership benefit package is available
in two stages. For Associate Designer members,
●E xclusive opportunity to attend Vectorworks UK
user groups. User groups are VIP sessions that
BALI Blueprint offers an introduction to the world are not available to all Vectorworks customers. The
A new partnership between The British Association of Landscape of Vectorworks UK. The perfect entry-point for any groups provide specialist insider knowledge of the
garden designer looking for an all-in-one program software which you can pass on to your client
Industries (BALI) and Vectorworks UK is set to save garden designer
designed specifically for landscape professionals. This Introducing BALI Blueprint+, exclusively for
members more than £2,500 unique package is tailored towards assisting learning Registered Designer members
and development of key design skills and knowledge ● A ccess to all of the above, plus;
of sketching, modelling, and documenting any size ● Four exclusive complimentary training sessions,
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), BALI’s Chief Executive Wayne Grills comments: project using their world-class and award-winning held quarterly, with a landscape industry specialist,
the leading trade association for UK landscaping “Improving the membership benefit provision for Landmark software. worth £495 per session with members voting on
professionals, has teamed up with BALI Registered designer members was one of our priorities. Many of our For Registered Designer members, there is BALI topics they want to cover
Affiliate Vectorworks UK to offer garden designer designers commented in this year’s membership survey Blueprint+, a significantly upgraded package providing ● E xclusive complimentary BALI Blueprint+ Bitesize
members an exclusive membership benefit package that they wanted more design-specific support from the perfect solution for any garden designer looking lunchtime sessions, held on the last Friday of every
worth over £2,500 per year, aptly named BALI Blueprint. BALI. By partnering with Vectorworks UK, our members to hone their skillsets with this complete Vectorworks month, with an industry specialist lasting
BALI is delighted to be working closely with one of now have access to a complete range of support UK experience. 30 minutes. This is the equivalent of £450 in
the world’s leading Computer Aided Design (CAD) and services, from free training sessions with a landscape The BALI Blueprint package for Associate Designer support time
Building Information Modelling (BIM) software providers, specialist to 5% off the price of a perpetual licence* to members, in full: Commenting on the partnership, Vectorworks
Vectorworks UK. The partnership sees BALI Associate their leading Landmark software. ● 30-day free trial of Vectorworks software. This UK’s Landscape Specialist Katarina Ollikainen
Designer and Registered Designer members gain “Garden designers are an integral part of the includes any of its software packages, including its adds: "We are very excited about this opportunity
access to an exclusive range of dedicated services, landscaping industry and play a vital part in supporting popular Landmark, developed specifically for garden to work together with BALI – the emphasis on
sophisticated learning and development tools and our association. I am delighted to be able to provide designers looking for a simple all-in-one CAD, BIM, further education is something we strongly believe
training opportunities. If fully utilised, the BALI Blueprint them with an exclusive membership benefit that sketch, draw and illustrate solution in and want to support. To create the framework
package can save thousands off the bottom line for also provides a flexible learning environment, and I ● Free watermarked version of Vectorworks software for for a continuous dialogue with members will set
businesses and individuals who are looking for support look forward to strengthening our relationship with students for the duration of their studies, worth £2,445 the base for a deeper understanding on how to
from their trade association. Vectorworks UK in the months and years ahead.” per year if choosing the Landmark perpetual licence manage projects of all sizes. It will also help with
● 40% off a perpetual licence of Landmark for graduates, the promotion of sustainable design and push the
if purchased within 12 months of their graduation date. value of Biodiversity Net Gain and wildlife friendly
That’s a saving of £978 off the annual fee decisions to the forefront of the design process. We
● *Exclusive 5% discount off the price of a perpetual will concentrate on best practices and workflows, as
licence of the Landmark software for any garden well as dive deeper into the understanding of how to
designer who hires an apprentice. This is a saving produce precise drawings and 3D models, both for
of £122.75 clients and for use on site.”
STIHL MD retires
Robin Lennie retires as Managing Director of STIHL
Great Britain as his successor is announced.
Long-standing Managing Director of STIHL Great
Britain, Robin Lennie, has announced that he will be
retiring at the end of the year.
Robin joined the company in 1990 as Finance Director
and Company Secretary and was promoted to Managing
Director in 2008. Having studied Accountancy, Law &
Economics at The University of Glasgow, Robin qualified
as a Chartered Accountant in 1978 and as an IOD
Chartered Director in 2006.
Robin leaves STIHL Great Britain in excellent financial
health and during his tenure as Managing Director, the appointment of new Managing Director Kay Green. Kay
company has increased turnover from £57m in 2008 to has a successful track record in sales and marketing and
over £109m in 2019. joins STIHL from Hasbro UK Ltd where she is Country
Robin retires with many exciting plans including Manager for UK and Ireland.
exploring even more of the world with his wife and travel Kay Green will join STIHL on March, 1st 2021 until
companion Liz. which point Financial Director, Nick Burroughs will act as
STIHL Great Britain is delighted to announce the Interim Managing Director.
CAD design by Vectorworks
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NEWS
Travel scholarship open to
horticultural students
The David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) Scholarship
Season is now open until 31 January, 2021. As part of
excited for future prospects in automating my workplace
nursery more efficiently and with a larger range of tasks
Wishing you
the season, the £1,500 Ball Colegrave Sponsored Travel
Scholarship is on offer to encourage the continuous
professional development of young people in the
becoming automated.”
Danny Booth (pictured) won the award while working
at Lovania and used his award to develop his growing
all good health,
horticultural sector.
The David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) is a registered
charity supporting the development of students
knowledge and ability surrounding plug production and
new plants. “This scholarship provided me with fantastic
opportunities to meet people that are well established
happiness and a
studying horticulture in the UK. It champions careers in
commercial, production or retail ornamental horticulture
by offering scholarships to future horticulturists.
within the industry and form key relationships as well as
gaining knowledge of a bigger picture within the industry.
Without a grant like this, it would have taken me years to
prosperous 2021
This particular award funds travel across the develop such relationships. I learnt a lot about different
UK and Europe in order to develop knowledge and techniques and methods to save time and money, using Thank you to all our customers,
experience in bedding plant production and marketing. different products and seeing better results,” he says.
An employee in the early stages of their career at Stuart Lowen at Ball Colegrave, says: “David suppliers and friends in the
a commercial bedding plant nursery, or a student Colegrave developed many great ideas in his business
studying horticulture with an interest in commercial through his travel overseas, keeping an open mind to industry for your support this year.
bedding plants and travel, should apply. new practices and challenges in plant culture. This
Recent winner, Robert Perry, a Crop Technician led David to introduce groundbreaking new product
Whatever challenges 2021 brings,
Apprentice, used the scholarship to fund his place on innovations and solutions within our industry. This we look forward to working with
an automation study tour while studying at Pershore Scholarship aims to support a like-minded individuals
College and working at Bordon Hill Nurseries. Of his currently working within the commercial bedding you to create beautiful landscapes.
visit to the Netherlands to visit leading bedding plant plant industry, looking to extend their knowledge and
growers he says: “This scholarship allowed me to widen experience through exploring horticulture across the UK • Over 25 years servicing the
my view of growing techniques and machinery used to and Europe.”
automate the whole process a nursery runs through DCF Scholarship season is open now until 31 January
landscaping and forestry industries
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NEWS NEWS
STIHL launches BIGGA to support biodiversity
new-look on UK's golf courses
connected app The British & International Golf Greenkeepers
Association (BIGGA) has established a formal
Offering fleet managers more visibility and control over relationship with The Royal Society for the Protection
the usage of connected tools, STIHL has announced a of Birds (RSPB) and The R&As existing partnership,
new Connected app. to explore collaborative opportunities to increase
With a new streamlined design, fleet managers awareness and support for biodiversity conservation on
can easily find the data they need from the STIHL golf courses.
Connected homepage, which provides an overview A new relationship that will help facilitate mainstream
of the fleet of tools as well as model and ownership wildlife conservation on golf courses, by promoting best
information. From the homepage, users can also practice and providing inspiration for greenkeeping
quickly and easily access information on machine teams who would like to promote biodiversity at their golf
running time and maintenance schedules. facilities has been established by BIGGA and the RSPB
To help improve efficiency and minimise downtime, & The R&A partnership.
the maintenance page is where fleet managers can users to easily analyse key machinery performance RSPB Business Conservation Advisor, Dr Marie
easily see which tools are due for servicing. It is also data that can be used to not only improve daily work Athorn, will be running presentations at BIGGA
where they can access the maintenance history, making processes, but also help achieve optimal task scheduling educational events, including Continue to Learn, to offer
it easier to effectively plan based on the tool availability, for an even more efficient team. help and advice to greenkeeping teams, who want to
as well as minimise downtime by ordering spare parts STIHL Smart Connector is easy to install and make the most of the ecology on their golf courses.
ahead of time. transmits the working time data via Bluetooth to a The relationship and the BIGGA platform will also be
One of the new features available to users is the smartphone or tablet and then the cloud, giving users used to raise awareness and encourage participation
“nearby” function, which shows users the tools that are universal transparency about where power tools are in partnership case studies and research, such as
in their immediate vicinity, as well as allowing them to being used and their current status. trialling management of nature-based solutions. BIGGA those who want to start on their journey to helping nature
view the last known locations of the devices on a map. The smart technology has been introduced by STIHL will also support the RSPB and The R&A in achieving on their golf course.
STIHL Connected comprises four central system so professional users can ensure that their power tools the partnership's goals by providing support whenever “With over 3,000 golf courses in the UK the golf
components; STIHL Smart Connector, which is attached are reliably ready for operation, leading to time and cost possible, such as by hosting guidance notes on the industry is in an amazing position to support nature
to the tool, STIHL app which connects to the STIHL savings. The new STIHL Connected app is currently BIGGA website. conservation on a landscape scale. With many golf
cloud and STIHL connected portal. When used in available to download free for Android and iOS on the James Hutchinson, BIGGA's Membership Services courses being located in close proximity to densely
conjunction, STIHL Connected enables professional app store. Manager for Ecology and Sustainability, says:“We populated areas, they, if well managed for nature, can
consider this relationship to be of tremendous provide connectivity across an increasingly urban
importance as BIGGA, The R&A and the rest of the landscape. Regional BIGGA networks provide an exciting
golf industry seeks to alter the perception of those who opportunity for golf courses and their greenkeepers
GreenMech rationalise dealer coverage believe golf courses as detrimental to the environment.
“Golf courses constitute large areas of mixed habitats,
to work together to support nature, whether that be a
particular species in decline or to restore habitat that
in South of England from areas of trees, heathland, wildflower meadows,
wetland habitat and even bunkers and, as such, they
supports common and rare species alike.”
Also commenting on the new initiative Steve Isaac,
play a hugely important role in preserving the UK's under The R&A's Director of Sustainability, says: “The
GreenMech Ltd have announced a rationalisation of threat wildlife species. partnership between The R&A and the RSPB has set
their dealer network in the South and South East, “Turf professionals everywhere have an awareness out a number of key work areas that will contribute
which will see an expansion in coverage area for of their role as stewards of the wider landscape and towards the protection of habitats and wildlife on golf
existing dealer GA Groundcare Ltd, with effect from we're looking forward to working closely with The R&A courses across the UK. The COVID-19 pandemic has
1st January 2021. and RSPB to promote best practice and in turn provide highlighted the health benefits golfers and other users of
Operating from their purpose-built depot in more habitats for Britain's wildlife to enjoy alongside the golf courses gain from enjoying recreation surrounded
Poulshot, Wiltshire, GA Groundcare Ltd will become nation's golfers.” by the sights and sounds of nature. However, the aims of
exclusive to the GreenMech franchise, offering supply Dr Marie Athorn, RSPB Business Conservation the partnership will only prove successful and enhance
and support across the full pedestrian, road-tow and Officer, adds:“It's great that BIGGA are giving their full the natural value of golf courses if they are delivered on
tracked chipper portfolio – together with stocking a support to the partnership. The partnership, funded by the ground. Greenkeepers will, obviously, play a vital role
comprehensive range of GreenMech replacement The R&A, has a fantastic opportunity to encourage and in this and the relationship between the partnership and
parts. Having originally been appointed in 2017 for the facilitate nature conservation on golf courses. With the BIGGA provides exciting opportunities we all have for
counties of Berkshire, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, support of organisations like BIGGA the partnership can golf and nature. We are delighted that BIGGA has joined
the success of the partnership sees their territory reach the passionate and knowledgeable greenkeepers this initiative and feel that this reflects the values that
extended to cover Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, across the UK to showcase the amazing work they are many greenkeepers put into practice as the custodians
Kent, Surrey and Sussex. already doing for nature and provide the expertise to of wildlife on our golf courses.”
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professional football, including his innovation and “This year, grounds staff across the UK have had to and sync to users’ mobiles in the field.
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Some traditionally physical events have been cancelled negotiate new systems
and replaced with virtual iterations. How will coronavirus to ensure continuity
reshape the trade show industry and will these 'untypical' of material. Together
trade show experiences assist in accelerating the with flow of material,
landscaping and groundscare profession? I spoke to post-transition
a number of industry suppliers and experts to get their processes developed
views on the year ahead. by the government
Richard Kay, include heightened
Chairman, Green- measures to protect Darren Taylor, Marketing and
Tech: “The Government plant biosecurity; Communications Manager, BALI
has committed to many recent years have seen
green infrastructure a significant increase in plant pests and diseases in
projects along with the UK, and failure to implement measures to monitor
mass tree planting, material entering the UK could have a devastating
which is great news for effect on plants and trees.
Are our sector. I believe that “As an organisation BALI have worked hard
your step the saying 'more digital to raise awareness of the changes and, where
wet-weat s than physical' will be possible, collaborated with government and other
he
ready ? r
true and our market will trade associations to develop initiatives that strike a
Richard Kay, Chaimain have to make bigger balance between commercial freedom and protecting
GRP Fencing Green-Tech, suppliers to the
landscaping industry
use of websites and the environment. BALI's website contains detailed
social media. descriptions of the changes due from January 2021,
GRP Walkways “Developers are seeing the value in landscaping and and we look forward to working with the government to
its having a positive impact on the built environment, further develop biosecurity initiatives.”
GRP Hand Railing people, places, well-being and development prices. Sue France, CEO, Pictorial Meadows: There's a
GRP Access Stairs
Through the Covid-19 lockdown, people have benefited lot of uncertainty in the industry - so we need a voice,
positively from parks and green spaces and they've clever PR and small investments in the landscape and
GRP Anti-Slip Flooring appreciated their gardens. I'm sure we will see the love
of lockdown gardening transcending into large and
public sector to avoid a shaky 2021. We rely heavily
on imports through Europe and European partners
GRP Anti-Slip Decking Strips small garden projects across the country.
“Check your personal indemnity insurance as we
are unsure about
the strength of our
GRP Anti-Slip Stair Tread Covers are seeing renewal prices across all sectors increase
without much notice. Use your membership benefits.
relationship with them
going into next year.
GRP Water Feature Mesh Grating Keep in touch with organisations like BALI, APL, The horticultural
GRO, HTA for the latest news in the market use your industry will suffer and
WPC Decking Boards & Cladding organisation as a reference point and if you need help, it could mean a rise in
ask for it.” cost and EU suppliers
Darren Taylor, Marketing and Communications going elsewhere.”
Manager, BALI: “Membership of the EU has allowed UK Phil Tremayne,
businesses to enjoy frictionless cross border trade for General Manager,
Step on Safety many years, and the landscape industry is a significant
importer of plants and plant material. As the UK will
be seen as a third country in the eyes of the European
Association of
Professional
Lansdscapers (APL):
Phil Tremayne,
www.steponsafety.co.uk Union from January 2021, UK-based businesses who “There's no doubt
General Manager, APL
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ahead with the knock- from all over the world and I don't envision that
on impact of whatever changing post-Brexit, with the event due to return
happens to the UK in 2022.”
economy as a result of Allan Wainwright, UK and Ireland National Account
the pandemic. We are Manager, Hozelock-Exel: “Despite turbulent trading
already seeing many conditions throughout 2020, major suppliers to the
products used within sector have used lockdown to prepare for the realities
the industry being of Brexit. Compression sprayers manufacturer
affected by price rises Hozelock-Exel reports healthy pre-order commitment
or shortages and this by its UK wholesalers and distributors for the
Jim Croxton, trend may continue Cooper Pegler, Berthoud and Laser Industrie brands
CEO BIGGA as a result of EU Exit. it markets here. We've brought forward delivery
Knowing that the deadlines for some orders by a month from January
horticultural industry will suffer as a result of EU Exit, to December and stock uptake has been encouraging
the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is lobbying in preparation for 2021, rising 30% on orders last
Government on the regulations of cross-border trade, year. Our UK wholesalers and distributors understand
urging the Government to cut the likely increased that they may pay tariffs on imported goods and are
costs and potential delays at border control. preparing accordingly.”
“The APL will continue to support its members in Geoff Webb, CEO, Grounds Management
whatever ways it can and we regularly canvas our Association: “With recent news, its likely that most
members to establish the issues that concern them organisers will be looking at the second half of 2021
most. I would strongly advise anyone to use their to restart indoor and outdoor exhibitions – dependent
membership group for help and as a reference point. ” on further Government announcements surrounding
Jim Croxton, Chief Executive Officer, BIGGA:“From mass gatherings. Virtual events are currently on the
Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December, rise, they provide an alternative route for businesses
all grass-root sports ranges and facilities in England to connect with buyers, but the success of these are
were forced to close after Prime Minister Boris market specific. Our research found that less than
Johnson's new lockdown measures to reduce social 20% of respondents in the grounds sector would
contact. More than 250,000 people signed a petition currently attend a virtual event. It is our hope that
to exempt golf courses and the rationale is that trade shows will be able to stabilise and return to pre-
outdoor activities pose a low risk of spreading the pandemic activity levels in the second half of 2021, but
Covid-19 virus. The fresh air and breeze makes you we also have to plan for every scenario. The safety
less likely to breathe in enough of the respiratory and wellbeing of the grounds management community
droplets containing the virus and with plenty of space remains our top priority and we are working to deliver
between you and others, it's a devastating blow for SALTEX with the protocols that may be in place as a
the golf industry. On average, golf courses received direct result of Coronavirus, whilst creating the best
30,000,000 more footsteps by the end of October experience possible. I am confident that SALTEX
2020 even though two full months were lost to 2021 will provide a huge opportunity for our sector to
lockdown. Golf received a huge boom in participation regroup, reunite and celebrate.”
because of furlough and the unavailability of other Having spoken to a number of industry luminaries
activities. We can expect to see more peoples I have concluded that while the rest has been good
appreciation of the outdoors and more golfers in 2021 for the turf, it's safe to say that everyone is looking
and golfers are more appreciative of the efforts of forward to getting back to normal. Most people are
greenkeepers and groundsmen now than ever before.” keen to forget 2020. It's been a year of trials and
“Due to the ongoing global impact of COVID-19, tribulations. The insecurity surrounding Covid-19 and
we made the decision not to host BTME in 2021. The Brexit have meant that forward planning for nearly
health and wellbeing of our members, exhibitors and everybody has become a huge challenge. Due to the
other attendees has always been at the forefront ongoing global impact of Covid-19, trade shows and
of our thoughts, making the cancellation of BTME exhibitions have been brought to a screeching halt
undoubtedly the correct decision. 2020 was a learning and we're missing out on the human side of what the
experience for everyone and BIGGA is no different. industry gatherings bring. But while we wait for the
We've offered virtual learning to our members and return of face-to-face networking, people have come
these events have been incredibly well-received, but to realise the values of their gardens. There has been
there's no substitute for face-to-face communication. a huge increase of people searching for landscapers
The recent news about successful COVID-19 vaccines on social media and this can only be helpful to the
is incredibly welcome as we're definitely missing whole industry. Avant loaders and attachments
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Irrigation for gardens
Matthew Pearce from Access Irrigation provides tips on the best way
to water garden landscapes
The turmoil of 2020 has proved how important a tranquil A large border will be planted with many hundreds
garden is to our inner peace of mind, providing a safe, if not thousands of pounds worth of plants. Regular
secure and relaxing haven. With working from home irrigation will make a big difference, not only reducing
set to continue, and people bitten by the gardening bug, losses, but allowing the border to reach maturity much
always having the garden looking its best is now more more quickly.
important than ever. There are two main ways of irrigating borders: drip
Lush, verdant borders and thriving planters even in lines or micro sprinklers. Drip lines are much more water
the height of Summer can be achieved effortlessly using efficient and can be placed under a mulch to make them
highly water efficient irrigation systems. Incorporating an invisible. Some driplines are designed to allow them to
irrigation system into a landscape project not only helps be buried a few inches under the soil, although this does
the planting look great in dry weather, it also speeds up cause more maintenance issues and the system cannot
establishment and reduces plant losses. be connected directly to the mains water supply.
The alternative solution is to water using sprinklers Drip lines are perfect for trees or hedging
The best way to water: placed in the border. These are easier to install into
• Borders established beds, and when operating provide visual • Lawns For small trees a necklace of drip line can be placed
Many homeowners think that it is the lawn that interest, however they are not as water efficient and can For the maximum water efficiency, lawns can be watered around the tree, again using a closely spaced drip line.
benefits most from irrigation, but in actual fact it is the have problems with dry spots in the border, especially with drip lines laid beneath the turf, but this is very time
border where irrigation can make the most difference. when the border becomes more established. consuming to install and does present problems if the Control
lawn needs aerating. A wide range of battery and mains powered controllers
The most common way of watering a lawn in using are available. Battery technology has matured to
pop-up sprinklers located in the lawn itself. As the the point that a battery will last a whole season and
system operates the sprinklers rise out of the ground to connection can be achieved via a Smartphone using
water. There are two types of sprinkler; rotor sprinklers BlueTooth.
for large areas, where a single jet of water rotates slowly Mains powered controllers from Hunter now allow
back and forth over a pre-set arc; and spray sprinklers integration with Alexa and monitoring from anywhere in
which are designed for small areas. Spray sprinklers the world. Predictive watering programmes also ensure
generally are very thirsty, but a new generation of spray that watering increases and decreases in line with
sprinklers have come on the market which are much temperatures, ideal for the variable British weather.
more water efficient. A properly designed garden watering system using
commercial quality equipment will provide years of
• Baskets and Tubs trouble-free irrigation and keep the borders blooming
Providing irrigation to tubs and baskets is fiddly, but well and grass lush, all watered at the touch of a button.
worth the effort as the small compost area allows the
plants to dry out quickly. With a dripper in every pot and
very slim pipework to connect everything together, a
patio planting scheme can be discreetly watered several
times a day – keeping everything looking vibrant.
• Trees and Hedges
Trees and hedges need a lot of water and are very
costly to replace, so it makes sense to install irrigation
at the same time as planting. For hedges generally one
or two lines of drip line are run along the base of the
hedge with drippers set at a close spacing – typically
0.3m apart. With modern pressure compensated drip
lines it is possible to achieve uniform drip rates over
200m long runs.
Micro sprinklers keep established beds lush Pop up sprinklers are popular for watering lawns
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Best in form Power blower
Husqvarna 525BX is a powerful handheld blower, designed for full-time
professional use, which allows demanding tasks to be tackled with ease.
Clearing debris and leaves proves no problem for
From leaf blowers to wood chippers, excavators to aerators we take a look at products landscapers with the 525BX, thanks to the blower’s
that caught the eye of landscapers and groundscare teams across the country high-performing X-Torq® engine.
The 525BX is easy to use and features an
adjustable tube length, cruise control and
Versatile mower a specially designed fan housing to ensure
excellent maneuverability. Furthermore, the
A top seller this year from Etesia has been the Hydro 80 MKHP5 ride-on 525BX offers comfort for landscapers when
mower following the three years’ interest-free finance offer launched working long shifts due to the blower’s Low Vib ® anti-vibration system.
earlier in 2020. Key information: Air speed: 70 m/s | Weight: 4.3 kg • Equivalent vibration level (ahv,
The Hydro 80 MKHP5 can cut and collect in all conditions with the eq) handle: 1.2 m/s² • Cylinder displacement: 25.4 см³ • Price: £319.00 inc. VAT
added benefit of a differential lock. The new model joins the popular www.husqvarna.com
Hydro 80 range and will give operators extra traction and stability on
difficult, uneven and undulating terrain by reducing wheel spin, reducing
damage to the grass and aid in cutting presentation. Efficient aeration
The versatile mower also benefits from a mulching insert included as
standard. The 80cm cutting width, 240 litre collecting box and impressive Aerating favourite, the Toro ProCore 648,
Kawasaki FS481H 11.7 kW engine give it the cutting performance and has long been renowned for its innovative
raw power to impress while operating. technology. Powered by a 23hp Kohler engine,
www.etesia.co.uk the ProCore has a 48-inch aerating width, one
of the largest in the industry, to ensure aeration
is efficient and productive. With its wheels
Top seeder located in front of the aeration head, well out
With a renowned reputation for its well proven seeding system, it of the way of the coring path, you don’t drive
is no surprise that 2020 has been another good year for the BLEC over the fresh holes or run over the pulled cores
Cultipack Seeder. Popular with landscapers because of its accuracy from the previous pass, which makes clean-up
and low ground pressure, the Cultipack eliminates the issue of tyre easier, quicker and less labour intensive.
marks that are sustained with tractor-mounted seeders, making it Reesink Turfcare is the sole Toro distributor in
particularly effective on sensitive ground. the UK for golf and sports fields equipment and
This highly manoeuvrable pedestrian unit features a 55 litre hopper irrigation products.
capacity and two front notched rollers, which crush lumps and www.reesinkturfcare.co.uk
make pockets for the seed to be delivered into. The seed is spread
accurately across the full width of the machine (91cm), with the rear
rollers splitting the shallow ridges and burying the seed in the top
12mm of soil – all while keeping surface disturbance to a minimum.
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Top performer The Makita's DUB363PG2V blower benefits from
The demands of the domestic market this year has made the GreenMech Makita’s leading LXT battery technology and
pedestrian woodchipper range one of their top performing collections. brushless motor – delivering outstanding performance
Designed with the professional landscaper, arborist or green space similar to a 25cc class engine product and extended
manager in mind, the CS 80 and CS 100 combine usable power with run times from two 6.0Ah batteries. The twin-port
compact versatility, making them the ideal choice for leisure applications charger offers the fast charge times users need to
and tasks in gardens and other spaces where access is restricted. maximise productivity.
The entry-level CS 80 is powered by a 12hp Loncin pull-start engine As well as the blower function, the DUB363PG2V
and features an impressive 100mm chipping capacity that makes light can be used for vacuum applications due to the
work of timber, woody waste and vegetation. At just 760mm in width, shredding blade in the fan, making it suitable for a
this and the CS 100 – powered by a 16 or 18hp B&S Vanguard petrol wide range of tasks all year round.
engine - are small yet mighty workhorses, boasting a wide in-feed chute The DUB363PG2V also includes a range of
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