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Cobra has once again It is self-propelled, has four With four speeds, a generous petrol engine that utilises the the need to pull the recoil and The mower has a expanded its range of speeds and also has the 21” cutting width and a latest technology to ensure makes starting even easier. recommended retail price of lawnmowers with the option for both mulching and grassbag with a 65-litre optimal torque and £400.00 introduction of the new side discharge to dispose of capacity it is designed for efficiency. Cobra products are available MX534SPCE mower. cuttings. medium to large gardens, up to buy online at An optional swing tip blade to approximately 600 m2. It also features an electric www.cobragarden.co.uk or is available to use with the It is a 21” petrol powered This multi-feature mower is starting system to ease via a network of expert Cobra MX534SPCE mower that combines many the ultimate in power, style It features a quiet yet starting the petrol engine. dealers across the UK. Lawnmower. The 4 bladed top-of-range features. and reliability in the garden. powerful 4-stroke Cobra The electric button replaces swing tip system can be P2

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August 2020 online at www.localgardener.org August 2020 Local Gardener How to contact us at the editorial office: How to take out an advertisement Phone 07984 11 2537 email [email protected] Phone 07984 11 2537 email [email protected] Write to Local Gardener Newspaper, Kemp House, 152-160 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX Write to Local Gardener Newspaper, Kemp House, 152-160 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX FRONT PAGE GREENMECH INTRODUCE NEW EVO 165P SUB-750

used for a more efficient cut.

It also massively reduces the risk of impact damage to the crank shaft.

The Cobra MX534SPCE petrol lawnmower has 6 adjustable cutting heights ranging from 25mm for a superb low finish, up to 75mm for tackling longer grass. rigorously tested to ensure 200 hours of chipping before what the market demands and the requirements of even All this is achieved by DEALERS durability – and alterations to re-sharpening is required, this is again the case with the more of today’s .” its construction and and a three year parts and sub 750kg EVO 165P SUB- simply using the single ‘We listened, we worked specification, without labour warranty. 750. The EVO has really Since the original diesel height of cut adjustment and we made it awesome’ detriment to its overall established itself as providing launch model, GreenMech lever. – that was the mantra of performance. Commenting on the newest more aggressive torque, bite have introduced an EVO GreenMech when they addition, Sales Director and throughput than most tracked version and an launched their EVO series Also as standard on the 165P Martin Lucas said, “From other machines in its category even more powerful EVO at the 2019 Arb Show. SUB-750 is GreenMech’s the off, the EVO collection and by incorporating this 45hp Limited Edition Now, they’ve made it patented disc blade was very much driven by performance in a lighter option. lighter! Offering all of the technology, providing up to weight package, we can meet proven performance in a sub 750kg package, the EVO 165P SUB-750 is the latest exciting launch in the revolutionary woodchipper collection.

The brand-new EVO 165P SUB-750 retains many of the key features of the series including a wide infeed chute, twin horizontal rollers, all-steel bonnet and heavy-duty flywheel combined with the powerful, yet economic 37hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard petrol engine. To bring the machine into the sub-750kg bracket, the 165P SUB-750 features a redesigned chassis – August 2020

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EGO POWER+ 45CM CHAINSAW THE FIRST EVER PACKAGE LAUNCHED PROMOTION COMBINING THREE COMPETITIVE DEALS FROM TYM and in this case the best sense to ensure your tractor Steven concludes by saying: DEALERS combination of deals for this investment is cared for “We’ve never done a Reesink Turfcare has all-encompassing promotion against any unforeseen package promotion like this announced a package that allows them to deliver expensive repair costs, and before, quite simply because DEALERS promotion offering an what they need for their Reesink is offering we have never felt we needed With the launch of the EGO Power+ 45cm chainsaw incredibly competitive business and customers. protection on the whole to. Our deals are such that (CS1800E), market-leading cordless specialist EGO is deal on four of its most tractor for three years or until they stand alone for their helping gardening, landscaping, arboriculture “Finances are under pressure popular models in the 2000 hours, whichever competitiveness and the professionals cut faster and more efficiently, while also in uncertain economic times, TYM tractor range. comes first, at no extra cost.” benefits they bring. minimising harm to people and the environment. but that doesn’t change how However, we are renowned Customers looking to vital having a reliable and And finally in the new ‘3, 2, for bringing our customers The latest addition to a range which also includes a 30cm purchase a new tractor can economic tractor in the fleet 1’ deal is the additional more and these are and 40cm chainsaw, the new is specially designed to benefit from a three-year is to get the job done benefit of being able to unprecedented times, so we meet professional needs by combining comfort, durability ‘Bumper-to-Bumper’ properly. We chose these upgrade the tractor with a felt we needed to create and high performance in a robust and easy-to-handle warranty, two years’ four tractors because they new front loader for just something unique for our design. interest-free finance and cover most applications and £300, which is a significant customers. It is without now the option to upgrade most turfcare requirements saving when loaders can question a fantastic package Using an efficient brushless motor powered by pioneering the tractor with a front and are the models most retail for over £3-5,000. which we hope offers 56-volt Arc lithium-ion technology, the EGO chainsaw loader for just £300 when widely sold, so we’re Tractors are truly versatile customers a way to make a features an impressive speed of 20m/s and bumper purchasing either a T393, confident there’s something machines and adding an tractor purchase without spikes to increase control when cutting logs, while a chain T433, T503 and T754 that will suit everyone.” optional attachment such as worry.” brake adds to safe operation. For ease of use, automatic before the middle of a front loader opens up their oiling and tensioning features mean there’s no tooling and Let’s look at the benefits September. capabilities. Steven says: Promotion is applicable until less maintenance on the job, while additional features – each aspect brings to the “We chose the front loader mid-September and is such as an LED light and easy oil inspection – add up to The package deal is package: the new finance because it’s an indispensable strictly subject to stock. one of the most advanced battery on the market. available on just a limited deal is interest-free for two piece of kit and a popular Finance is for business users number of tractors and is years with two payments and addition to a tractor. We feel only, subject to acceptance Representing the ultimate in cordless technology it delivers only available for a short 22 monthly repayments that this combination of and only available in the UK. all the power of petrol, without the harmful side effects. period or while stocks last. thereafter. The scheme is deals benefits the customer The £300 loader offer is only Indeed, with a noise rating of 93LpA/104 LwA and a Reesink’s Tractor Sales based on financing up to 60 the most. They bring available as part of this vibration of 5.1/3.5m/s2 it can be used comfortably and Manager Steven Haynes percent of the tractor’s retail together an extremely cost- package deal and not safely for extended periods, minimising the risk of RSI says: “Much of 2020 has price. effective way to buy the available to purchase and white finger. been focussed on thinking attachment most likely separately. To find out more The three year ‘Bumper-to- Manufactured from robust, weatherproof materials for about how we can best needed, an achievable way contact Reesink on 01480 Bumper’ warranty brings longer service life, it’s also compatible with a choice of support our customers, to buy the tractor required 226800 or email peace of mind, says Steven: high-performance batteries, with runs times from 40 cuts working out the best deals now, and peace of mind.” [email protected]. “It makes good business with the 2.5Ah battery up to 160 cuts with the new 10Ah battery – enough for a full day’s work. EGO Power+ 45cm chainsaw (CS1800E) weighs 4.5kg without batteries.

The market leader in cordless outdoor power equipment, the EGO range includes mowers, blowers, hedge trimmers, line trimmers & brush cutters and a multi-tool.

Helping professionals work safely and efficiently, the EGO Power+ 45cm chainsaw retails at £239.00 and comes with a two-year professional warranty. August 2020 Local Gardener Add your business to our member’s directory We have a member’s directory where you can advertise your business. This is a free b2b directory with forums similar to twitter. You can even have your own shop with the products linked to your website. Go to WWW.LOCALGARDENER.ORG and add your business today. THE SISIS OSCA – PERFECT FOR SYNTHETIC SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPORTS NEWS Synthetic sports surfaces require a good maintenance programme in place from the very beginning. Failure to maintain the surface could lead to issues such as compaction, loss of porosity, inconsistent playing characteristics, damaged fibres and contamination of the infill.

One machine that is being used by many groundstaff is the SISIS Osca tractor mounted powered oscillating brush, which is ideally suited to either a sand or rubber crumb surface.

A pair of oscillating brushes allows periodic aggressive brushing to be undertaken to agitate the upper infill level helping reduce compaction, encourage the fibres to stand upright and reduce the risk of contamination and surface water.

It can also be used for achieves is simply on a these pitches, so for me it is think the Osca ticks all the 01332 824 777 or visit the company’s Facebook regular light brushing, different level. Since we just important to have the boxes in getting synthetic www.sisis.com page – helping to stand the fibres have been using it the pitch synthetic surfaces as well turf to a level where it needs www.facebook.com/SISIS up, move the infill around, has significantly improved. presented as the natural to be.” For more news, reviews and Machinery. You can also creating a level surface and pitches. insightful views, you can view the latest SISIS videos minimise the threat of moss Another user full of praise is For further information or a follow SISIS on Twitter and by visiting and algae. Andy Jackson, grounds “The results have been no obligation demonstration, Instagram www.youtube.com/SISISM manager at Stoke City FC, phenomenal and personally I please contact SISIS on @SISISMachinery and like achinery. It uses fewer passes than a who has reported conventional drag brush, and ‘phenomenal’ results since has the option of adding a incorporating the SISIS further 1.8m wide brush to Osca into his synthetic the system which helps to surface maintenance enhance the final finish. programme.

Once Warwick School had “Getting the right equipment decided to invest in a new for all the different textured synthetic pitch, Grounds pitches we have here is big Manager Duncan Toon felt task, and it’s key to how we that the SISIS Osca was the go about our business,” says only machine that could Andy. maintain the new surface effectively and truly justify “I wanted a machine that the major investment was going to be effective decision: and quick but to get a machine to do those two “With the investment which things I felt would be a hard has been made into the task. synthetic surface, I felt that we needed to have the best “The Oscillating brushes are equipment to maintain it, the best feature because they and for me, the Osca was get rid of any compaction essential. problems and provide a fantastic finish. Players at all “It is clear to see that the levels, from seven year olds de-compaction this machine up to the first team, play on August 2020 Local Gardener How to get local Gardener every month: SUBSCRIBE Go to www.localgardener.org and click on Write to Local Gardener Newspaper, Kemp House, 152-160 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX NEW HUNTER IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAKES INSTANT IMPACT AT LOOE GC SPORTS NEWS Mat Edwards, Course Manager at Looe Golf Club in Cornwall, claims that his new Hunter Irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK and installed by Full Circle Irrigation Ltd, has signalled instant improvements on the greens and approaches.

Designed by six times Open champion, Harry Vardon, Looe Golf Club is set in an area of breath-taking beauty. The panoramic views from the course are stunning; to the east are the peaks of Dartmoor and the Tamar estuary, to the south, Looe Island and the channel, to the west and north, glorious countryside and Cornish moors. The 18-hole course measuring 5,940 yards provides an excellent test of “Therefore, an appraisal on In Head (DIH) technology, grown and lushed up more “One of the main reasons for volumes of water into the air golf for all abilities. the system was carried out and you don’t just have the than I could have expected – purchasing this Hunter which increases the overall by Irritech Limited, and they most powerful choice in and this was in a period system was to try and health of the water and Mat Edwards has been basically condemned it. I rotors, you’ve got the most where we didn’t have any improve the greens and now keeps it thoroughly mixed. working at the club for six then showed the report to the intelligent choice as well. rainfall for six weeks. they will be stronger through These self-contained units years, three of which have club’s owner and he gave me the summer and healthier deliver up to 3.0 lbs of O2 been as the Course the green light to push ahead The Pilot CCS PC-based “These sprinklers really are going into winter. per horsepower per hour of Manager. Along with his with a new system.” central control system is a powerful,” he continued. operation, making Kasco three full-time PC-based software package “The course here is very “It has been worth every surface aerators the most greenkeepers, Mat has It was at this point that Mat that makes central control of exposed because we are penny as far as I’m dependable and efficient worked tirelessly to bring met with Wesley Henshaw large-scale irrigation systems situated so high up, so I was concerned.” units on the market. about some huge from KAR UK – distributors affordable, usable, and worried about drift. But these improvements to the course of Hunter Golf Irrigation comprehensible. sprinklers are not affected by As a part of this project, a For more information, – which has not been who was introduced to the the wind – the nozzles ensure Kasco 1HP 4400EAF contact Wesley on unrecognised by the club’s club by David Bevan of A new system was designed that the water goes exactly Surface Aerator has also [email protected] or visit members. Agrovista Amenity. After by Irritech Limited, who also where you want it to. been installed to the back-up www.karuk.com. being impressed by Wesley’s compiled a materials irrigation lake to improve the However, he claims that product knowledge, Looe specification and bill of Furthermore, I can control quality of the water. You can also follow KAR perhaps the biggest impact Golf Club purchased a new quantities. This allowed a the system through my UK on Twitter has been the result of the system consisting of Hunter number of irrigation phone so I can even operate The Kasco high performance @KARUK_LTD for more new Hunter Irrigation G885 Decoder-In-Head contractors to tender for the it at home. surface aerator pushes high news, reviews and insights. system which was recently sprinklers to be controlled by project. installed. Which was much the Hunter Pilot CCS PC- needed according to Mat. based central control system. After a competitive tender process, the installation “I knew that the previous The G885 sprinklers boast contract was awarded to Full system was just not up to one of the highest torque Circle Irrigation Ltd. All of scratch,” he said. “Some outputs on the market. With the greens and six sprinklers wouldn’t work, this, the gear drive will push approaches were installed there were a few leaks and I through anything that gets in with the G885 sprinklers could not rely on it at all. its way. With such a with pipe work installed to Considering the prolonged powerful core, an array of Tees as part of the on-going periods of drought we have efficient nozzles, and true project. been experiencing over the full/part circle capabilities, past couple of years, it was the G885 is relied on by “The system has had an imperative that we had a many turf managers. Throw instant impact and is already good irrigation system. in the convenient making a difference,” said serviceability of Total Top Mat. “Within two weeks the Service (TTS) and Decoder- grass on the greens had August 2020 Local Gardener Add your business to our member’s directory We have a member’s directory where you can advertise your business. This is a free b2b directory with forums similar to twitter. You can even have your own shop with the products linked to your website. Go to WWW.LOCALGARDENER.ORG and add your business today. ROUNDUP PROVANTAGE THE GO-TO GLYPHOSATE “There is a huge difference “Depending on the weather The effectiveness of Vantage is one of the safest Please contact ICL on AMENITY between Roundup we can start seeing results Roundup ProVantage glyphosates on the market. It 01473 237100 or visit Keith Gallacher, Director ProVantage and other within 7 days especially with herbicide, and its favourable is peace of mind for us and www.icl-sf.co.uk or of Complete Weed Control glyphosate herbicides on the the harder weeds such as the environmental peace of mind for our clients. www.icl-sf.ie if you are in Scotland South East, has market. The product has invasives. We’ve had characteristics, have Ireland. revealed why he chooses to been very successful for us. outstanding results on large combined to make it one of “I also think that the use Roundup ProVantage As a business we want to be infestations of Japanese the most widely used and information available on the For more news and from ICL above all other utilising the very best Knotweed and Giant trusted herbicides in the product and the back-up insightful views, you can glyphosate herbicides. products and this is why Hogweed and there is no world. The undiluted product service from ICL is second follow ICL on Twitter RoundUp ProVantage is our need to add any adjuvants to has such a high safety profile to none. Knowing that we @ICL_Turf Roundup ProVantage, a go-to product.” it because it is so highly that it is not even classified have access to that glyphosate-based herbicide, loaded. Typically, we apply by the World Health information and back-up is sets the standards in weed Roundup ProVantage offers it just twice a year which is Organisation in relation to vital. control. The optimised blend superior performance – with enough to achieve a very toxicity from either oral of surfactants as well as the improved rain-fastness and high standard of control. ingestion or dermal “We can confidently speak to high loading makes speed of uptake. Rainfast in absorption and has been the likes of councils about the Roundup ProVantage the one hour for annuals and “Another benefit is its rain- deemed as safe for both benefits of the product and most advanced amenity four hours for perennials, fastness, which is very humans and wildlife. this is a big positive. glyphosate on the market. this product reduces the risk important – especially in of run off and ensures the Scotland. You can tell the “From an occupational “In my opinion this is the Keith, who purchases maximum amount of client that it will still be health point of view, we can best performing glyphosate Roundup ProVantage from glyphosate reaches the roots working within an hour and confidently turn round to our on the market.” ICL, believes that there is no for the optimum it absolutely does.” staff and clients and assure other product that compares. effectiveness. them that Roundup Pro- August 2020 Local Gardener How to get local Gardener every month: SUBSCRIBE Go to www.localgardener.org and click on Write to Local Gardener Newspaper, Kemp House, 152-160 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX CORONAVIRUS HAS MADE US MORE WILDLIFE AWARE IN OUR GARDENS LANDSCAPE Since the start of the lockdown one of the leading independent garden designers and landscapers in the North West has seen a substantial increase in interest in attracting wildlife to gardens.

“Business has been extremely buoyant since the start of the lockdown and a common requirement in the design brief is for planting and features that will attract wildlife to gardens,” says Andy Kirman of Kirman Design in Glazebury, Warrington.

“Garden owners want us to design in elements that will attract birds, other wildlife and insects. This is something that has always been popular but now more than three quarters of enquiries feature this.”

Andy has more than 20 wildlife opportunities to To meet the wildlife demand role as they not only attract reasonably long so that seed the sexes with both men, years’ experience and knows urban and inner-city Andy and his team focus insects but also provide eating birds will be able to women and children precisely how to match the locations. Here the very much on native species essential drinking for birds feed. Artificial turf is an expressing significant requirement for more emphasis is on birds and of trees and shrubs, or at least and animals. absolute no no for wildlife.” interest and often wildlife relative to the hedgehogs whereas in more those that have been growing knowledge in wildlife. location of the garden. open areas a far wider range in the North West for many “Lawns are also a key factor Andy says that this increase of mammals can be generations. Ponds too play and we often design in areas in interest in wildlife “Naturally, a rural or semi- attracted,” he says. an increasingly important of grass that can be left straddles all age groups and rural garden offers different IDVERDE HEADQUARTERS HAS MOVED! support centre. Our support room, and a project room for LANDSCAPE centre has always been better collaboration on team located in Coventry, so we’re projects, as well as quieter After a sustained period of really pleased that we could spaces for working without growth, Idverde are proud find a suitable location in the interruptions. Idverde have to announce that they are community we already work invested in enhanced opening its new UK in. The new premises provide networking and wi-fi Support Centre on, 3rd our colleagues with the systems to support mobile August 2020, at Octavia facilities to deliver high and flexible working, and House on Westwood quality customer care to our there is also a ‘Town Hall’ Business Park in Coventry. clients, dedicated training space for conferences and spaces to continue their informal gatherings, with a Less than 5 miles away from development and spaces to video wall for presentations. our old premises at Rye Hill collaborate and work on team Office Park, their new office projects whilst supporting idverde look forward to is in a great location, and is our national colleagues.” welcoming you to their new in easy reach of Coventry’s premises very soon! You can road and rail links. Colleagues and visitors will pop in and see them at: benefit from improved Doug Graham, CEO facilities, including a large Octavia House, Westwood commented: “We’re really conference room, seven Business Park, Westwood excited to open our new UK meeting rooms, a training Way, Coventry, CV4 8JP August 2020 Local Gardener Add your business to our member’s directory We have a member’s directory where you can advertise your business. This is a free b2b directory with forums similar to twitter. You can even have your own shop with the products linked to your website. Go to WWW.LOCALGARDENER.ORG and add your business today. ASHLEA LTD AND JOHNSONS TEAM UP TO GIVE WHINFELL FOREST CENTER PARCS A NEW LOOK LANDSCAPE One of the UK’s top landscape and maintenance contractors, Ashlea Ltd, has teamed up with leading commercial nursery Johnsons of Whixley to complete the soft landscaping at the Whinfell Forest Center Parcs Visitor Centre, giving it a new look for reopening after lockdown restrictions.

The popular holiday destination is situated at Penrith, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Set within 400 acres, Whinfell Forest is the largest of Center Parcs’ five UK villages, offering a range of indoor and outdoor activities, restaurants and shops that attracts thousands of holidaymakers every year.

Landscape and maintenance specialist Ashlea Ltd has completed several hard and soft landscaping projects at Johnsons of Whixley mixture of shrubs, grasses, Cotinus’ Royal Purple’, Wayne Dand, Contracts mature shrubs to enhance the site in recent years. The supplied more than 250 and ferns with varieties such Mahonia x media ‘ Charity’, Director at Ashlea Ltd, said: the Visitors Centre latest includes clearing and plants to complete the as Euonymus ‘Emerald Miscanthus sinensis ‘ Once again Johnsons Of embankment prior to the replanting the banking at the banking’s transformation. Gaiety’, Pinus mugo, Zebrinus’ and Dryopteris Whixley excelled in the park opening In July 2020. visitor centre. The supply included a Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’, erythrosora. delivery and supply of The embankment is situated SUBSCRIBE iia environment. paid for opt you Whether digital of a in business your growing component an is essential marketing to Online approach thebusiness. marketing useful and having a successful and do we what at great being hard, working combined of approach a to due base, a small team and strong client with company popular fledgling business to a successful and small, a from being gone in we’ve company 2018, the started I Since offline). (both and online marketing a indirect and using direct of process combination the in base client strong a gained and business gardening my grown successfully have a I company, landscaping and Services, gardening Plymouth-based Garden Jackson of owner the As your for business. marketing techniques to online right how identify and on determine the your focusing grow to gardening business, we’re how of I LANDSCAPE DETERMINING THE RIGHT ONLINE MARKETING TECHNIQUES FOR YOUR BUSINESS or orh instalment fourth our n h fowy for footways works. the of completion is the and always far too the busy centre to close to route visitors busy a on

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We GEORGIA just want to go that little bit Leading landscape further now and give STRENGTHENS THE supplier Green-tech is essential face coverings to well known for tackling JOHN CHAMBERS industry colleagues. We’re new challenges quickly providing Protection in the WILDFLOWER TEAM and head-on. right Direction! Rather than SUPPLIER NEWS As it’s now mandatory to a mask we thought our versatile buffs would be Horticulture graduate wear a face covering in shops, supermarkets, petrol better for our industry. Georgia Gilbert has joined Unlike a typical face the John Chambers team stations and most other establishments; Green-tech covering the buffs can be as a Technical Wildflower styled in many ways. Each Sales advisor. has once again gone above and beyond to keep one comes individually wrapped with 10 plus ways With a first-class BSc colleagues in the industry to wear. We look forward to (Hons) degree in safe and on right side of the seeing the attempts to follow Horticulture, Georgia joins current legislation. the instructions!” an established, well- They have designed and respected team. Since 2013 Anyone wanting a Green- the John Chambers brand produced limited-edition face coverings which they tech face covering should has been owned by Green- head to their website – tech, the UKs leading are giving away on a first- come-first-served-basis. https://www.green- landscape supplier. With a tech.co.uk/weve-got-you- reputation for excellent Managing Director Rachel covered to request yours. 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The John Chambers team work closely with landscape contractors, designers and architects to ensure the wildflower mix chosen or specified meets all their project aspirations, environmental conditions, ecological goals and budget. Their skillset means they routinely create bespoke wildflower mixes for customers. Georgia has been with Green-tech for one year so is already familiar with the brand, product range and customer base. She will be dealing with general enquires, advising on everything from quantities to the best seed for a specific environment and processing orders. She will be mentored by Wildflower Sales Manager Stuart Ball who is well respected within the industry for his wealth of knowledge and experience. Stuart is a regular speaker at industry events and contributor to wildflower content articles. SUPPLIER NEWS UP FIVE-FOLDSUMMER THIS SALES SEED LAWN rdc ta now that Seedbooster incorporates product improved an is Seed Lawn Place “Shady added: Guy or trees structures.” overhanging often of are subject to drought as a which result light, low of areas in colour appearance and that its maintains sward a high-quality cultivate to consumers of enabled has mix The shade. areas in arise can that to perform in dry conditions proven that’s brand a trusted to turned consumers as with Seed, shelves the off flying boxes Lawn Place Shady for demand fuelled “The exceptionally dry spring has explained: Jenkins Guy Seed’s Lawn Johnsons resistance. quality drought- good with top lawns hedges, in and resulting walls high in semi-shaded areas under trees and next to is and results provide shaded bent to outstanding top formulated brown and strong and fescue creeping slender fescue, hard soaring by 60%. The mix of Shady Place Lawn Seed, with sales its been has in range performer lawncare leading Johnsons’ star The the for lockdown. Covid-19 following shape summer into lawns consumers as sought to catch up on getting July, and the usual were volumes” during June their times five at sales “running said company’s Consumer Manager, Seed’s Johnson’s Lawn Jenkins, Guy seed supplier. grass by oldest UK’s released the Seed, Lawn Johnsons latest figures the to according sales well into the summer, springtime peak in lawncare category traditional the extending July, and went June in roof the sales through seed Lawn SUBSCRIBE

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Autumn Fair will Autumn Fair 2021: 5th to 8th Entertainment and Home, Glee Gathering and community in September, it approach to product invite over 200 key brands to September 2021 Decoration, Landscaping, Fashion Together will also act as a great showcase has received the submit 5-minute videos https://www.autumnfair. Home and Gift and Petcare. (comprising Pure, Pure preview for what our thumbs up. Suzanne showcasing key products com/ Origin, Moda and Scoop), retailers will see at Spring Ellingham, Head of Content and inviting buyers to get in Glee Gathering is taking three completely virtual Fair, Moda, Pure, Pure for the UK retail market says touch with them. These GLEE place on 15th and 16th forums happening this Origin and Scoop in “In an environment where showcase videos, once September 2020. September. February. We look forward buyers are incredibly time broadcast will also be to opening the physical poor, and unable to travel, available on demand for at Glee Birmingham 2021: These forums will provide doors to our market-leading this offers an efficient way least a week, giving buyers 14th- 16th September 2021 exhibitors and attendees shows and being able to for them to discover what’s the opportunity to catch up, https://www.gleebirmingha with the opportunity to Glee Gathering will also see facilitate business finally new at scale, the opportunity or re-watch and brands an m.com/ showcase and discover new the return of GIMA Connect, being done in person again. to discover the new products additional opportunity to be products, engage with a virtual edition of the GIMA What digital has shown us is of hundreds of brands over seen and discovered. 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Sarah Ward, CEO of The include: The Beauty & opportunity to discover 10 following categories: leading shows are a vital cog Hyve Group plc was Giftware Association, is Wellbeing Edit, The Gift brands within their chosen Womenswear, Conscious, in UK retail, our physical announced as the new brand delighted to support the Showcase, Greetings & category that have new Scoop, Menswear, shows are places of name of ITE Group plc in Refuelling Retail initiative Stationary Edit, Jewellery & products and are ready to be Footwear & Accessories or discovery and dynamic September 2019, following and the Autumn Fair @ Watch and Fashion (JWF) delivered. A number of key Sourcing. environments where its significant transformation Home event in September. Edit and The Play & Tech brands have been invited to business is done – we want under the Transformation Sarah states, “This is an Showcase. submit 5-minute videos Fashion Together is taking our virtual forums to offer a and Growth (TAG) incredible step forward for showcasing key products and place on 1st and 2nd similar environment. There programme. Our vision is to the industry. It’s great that The Home & Living inviting buyers to get in September 2020. is no doubt that COVID-19 create the world’s leading Hyve are doing this free-of- showcase to include: The touch with them. These Pure London and Pure has impacted retail this year, portfolio of content-driven, charge event for all Everyday Edit, The showcase videos, once Origin: 14th- 16th February however, we believe that must-attend events exhibitors in order to drive Summerhouse Showcase, broadcast will also be 2 0 2 1 now is the time to help refuel delivering an outstanding trade in the critical Design & Source Showcase, available on demand for at https://www.purelondon. retail and help our experience and ROI for our September period. Retailers The Living Edit (Day 1) and least a week, giving buyers com/ community to bounce back. customers. Where business are running low on stock and Home, Living & Décor the opportunity to catch up, this event will enable orders Showcase (Day 2) or re-watch and brands an We hope that the free forums is personal, where meetings Moda: 7th- 9th February that we are offering to our move markets and where to be placed.” additional opportunity to be Autumn Fair @ Home is seen and discovered. 2021 https://www.moda- customers this September today’s leaders inspire uk.co.uk/ really help to kickstart tomorrows. With retail consumer sales on taking place on 8th and 9th the increase, an essential part September 2020. There will be a dedicated product discovery.” Scoop: 14th- 16th February of Autumn Fair @ Home will video product showcase that FURTHER 2021 https://scoop- be the product showcase will run over two days, “We are confidently INFORMATION international.com/Home/ planning for our February hours. These will give buyers allowing over 120 brands to August 2020 Local Gardener How to get local Gardener every month: SUBSCRIBE Go to www.localgardener.org and click on Write to Local Gardener Newspaper, Kemp House, 152-160 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX LIFESTYLEGARDEN® LAUNCHES THE SECOND GENERATION OF DURAOCEAN® GARDEN RETAIL Launched to critical acclaim at SOLEX 2019 DuraOcean® from LifestyleGarden® has been setting the standard for environmental responsibility and innovation within the outdoor leisure sector ever since. As many other manufacturers look to replicate this success, it has been announced that the current DuraOcean® chair – made from recycled ocean plastic waste such as recycled nets, ropes and trawls from the maritime industry – is about to embark on its next chapter with the introduction of a unique crossover design.

DuraOcean® + Panama = combining style & functionality

The next generation of DuraOcean® will look a little different, as it makes its debut appearance within the newly launched Panama collection as a new black High Back stackable chair.

Perfect for dining, the new Panama DuraOcean® chair will feature 3.5kg of recycled ocean plastic waste – helping to contribute to the total amount of ocean plastic waste that DuraOcean® has a range of choices to meet The wider Panama material innovation within DuraOcean® we have spread over two floors and succeeded in removing or budgets and different garden collection represents the the retail environment. proven that this material isn’t three showrooms, which preventing from reaching sizes and styles. From a ultimate in low maintenance unachievable for mass has recently undergone a the oceans so far, which two-seater bistro set design. Rigorously tested The new-for-2021 Panama manufacturing. Instead, we full revamp to provide currently stands at more than incorporating the new for complete performance collection is completed by the have made it possible for buyers with a COVID- 150,000kgs – something no slatted chair design, to a full assurance, the range is made introduction of unique sofa anyone to make more secure place to source and other outdoor living product 6-8 seat dining set option from weatherproof, designs which can be environmentally conscious enhance existing stocking can boast! And boast it will, when paired with lightweight and sustainable comfortably enjoyed with or decisions, all supported by needs for the remainder of as each chair will be LifestyleGarden®’s new aluminium, and requires without the deep-filled and an affordable price tag and the 2020 season, as well as supplied with newly full aluminium Panama little to no assembly or highly durable ‘Olefin’ unprecedented retailer buy placing 2021 orders. designed point of sale that Tables. ongoing maintenance. The cushions, making it a true in. We’re excited to roll out will help to challenge and full range is also year-round solution. more designs utilising the Find out more educate the consumer on the The new Panama range will complemented by DuraOcean® model and past life of the material and also feature additional LifestyleGarden®’s unique Paul Cohen, Sales Director at hope that one day all If you want to find out how each chair is helping to options for seating which new finishing technology LifestyleGarden® said: furniture will be made from more about make a difference to this will include an alternative which gives the illusion of “There is no doubt that the recycled material and driven LifestyleGarden® and the vulnerable part of our new high-backed, padded accents on the chair introduction of new by a desire to safeguard the company’s market-leading ecosystem. chair design. Additional arms and tabletops. In fact, DuraOcean® designs are a world around us.” outdoor furniture options within the range will the effect is so convincing real game changer. Recycled collections, please visit The new look DuraOcean® include four, six and eight- that LifestyleGarden® has ocean plastic chairs were, just All of LifestyleGarden®’s www.lifestylegarden.com Chair will be available in seater dining sets, the latter created special ‘We can’t 12 – 18 months ago, new products, as well as its or follow the team on several different two also coming complete believe it isn’t wood!’ considered an elite offering, existing product portfolio, Facebook and Instagram. configurations, providing with two recliner chairs. merchandising signage to reserved for conceptual can be viewed at its retailers and consumers with showcase this unique design only. But with Basildon-based showroom August 2020 Local Gardener How to contact us at the editorial office: How to take out an advertisement Phone 07984 11 2537 email [email protected] Phone 07984 11 2537 email [email protected] Write to Local Gardener Newspaper, Kemp House, 152-160 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX Write to Local Gardener Newspaper, Kemp House, 152-160 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX ONLINE PLANT MARKETPLACE LAUNCHES GARDEN CONNECT TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS LAUNCHES EBOOK: GARDEN RETAIL New online marketplace connects Londoner’s with local and independent plant sellers

Provides an online presence for small businesses and independent sellers that traditionally trade at physical markets

Born out of Covid-19 lockdown

HeyPlants.co.uk is a new online website, enabling Londoner’s to buy plants online, directly from independent plant sellers.

HeyPlants’ serves two when its founders faced “A by-product of working Presently there are over 180 purposes difficulties buying plants for from home and being plants listed, with most The last couple of months have been very turbulent for their own home. “It was indoors means people are sellers able to deliver everyone and especially for the garden industry. From 1) to give small businesses really challenging to connect looking at ways to enhance nationally. lockdown to massive online sales: it has truly been a a platform to showcase their with independent sellers. their living space. It’s really rollercoaster ride. products and Many didn’t have an online reinvigorated interest in While the immediate focus “The dust is settling now Summer has started, and many presence, and if they did gardening and indoor plants. is within London, garden centres are wondering what to do with their 2) to give buyers an easy there was no capability to A survey of our social media HeyPlant’s plans to expand webshop going forward. We want to help retailers realise way to purchase online and purchase online.”, says Lyn, audience found that people its list of sellers nationally in their online ambitions by offering a practical eBook” support them. co-founder of had purchased an average of the coming months. Anyone explains Edwin Meijer, founder of Garden Connect. HeyPlants.co.uk. 25 plants since lockdown interested in selling on the The business was born out platform is encouraged to started. The appetite is “Many garden centres have experienced that there’s a huge of the Covid-19 lockdown, apply through their website. huge!” demand among customers to buy online. Even when Covid-19 is behind us, customer behaviour won’t turn GCA MEMBERS DISCUSS CHALLENGES OF RE-OPENING RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS back to what it was in 2019. We were fortunate enough to “It was a great opportunity “It was good for everyone to “New technology, lots of help over 20 garden centres to set up a webshop during GARDEN RETAIL for an open discussion with get together again, albeit training, good the early days of the lockdown. But setting up a webshop Chris Brown at the helm. virtually, and share their communication and keeping MEMBERS of the Garden isn’t the hard part. The main question is how to make it a There were lots of points concerns, ideas and hopes for it simple kept coming up Centre Association (GCA) success.” raised about how the re- the future, as well as the time and again in the recently (August 2020) opening of catering hasn’t positives that they have responses from the front ONLINE COMPETITION took part in a virtual been as clear cut as the re- found. It was concluded that line.” forum to discuss the opening of garden centres the next real challenge facing With so many webshops and online competition, one challenges they faced with was back in May. our member garden centres Registration details for the question needs to be asked: why should I buy in your the re-opening of would be implementing a next event will be sent to webshop? What makes you unique? restaurants and cafés. “With numbers/capacity successful Christmas and we GCA members shortly. limited in centres and some “Why should I buy from your garden centre if I can order The forum was facilitated will be hosting another only having retail areas Iain added: “There are so a larger range of products from Amazon for a lower price? by Chris Brown of Turpin forum on this topic shortly.” opened, we discussed the many benefits for centres to It’s interesting to figure out how an independent retailer Smale Catering Consultants effects of customers coming The GCA’s virtual forums join an organisation like can beat giants like Amazon.” explains Edwin. and attendees included in and staying for longer will continue to take place ours. We’re a friendly and principals, managers and periods of time. during the next six to 12 inclusive bunch and GOLDEN CIRCLES OF SIMON SINEK catering managers, who months and a range of topics membership enables were able to share ideas, “It was revealed that many will be discussed. Sessions businesses to easily share The eBook is based on the Golden Circles of Simon Sinek: information and best of our member garden are free and exclusive to information, experiences and “Simon Sinek uses the Golden Circles to make something practice. Iain Wylie, GCA centres have been looking to members of the GCA. ideas, which helps them complicated, very easy to understand. We’ve adapted his Chief Executive, explained: move to a table service and make decisions. model to illustrate how you can build a webshop which “One of the biggest benefits that many have been trialling Chris Brown, Director at will last instead of being just another one trying to move of being a member of the or implementing IT solutions Turpin Smale Catering “We also help members to products.” GCA is being able to share for ordering and payment, Consultants, said: “Garden achieve high standards in best practice and ideas with QR codes and WiFi. Many Centres appreciate how areas like customer service EBOOK other members and, as our members have been taking important catering is to and plant quality, which are Our new eBook has just been released and can be regional meetings are pre-bookings only and not attracting footfall and important in making sure downloaded via www.gardenconnect.com/ebook. “People unable to take place as they walk ins and some revealed providing a distinctive retail they stand out from their who are familiar with us know we’re always happy to share normally would at this time they will/won’t take up the experience, but they were competitors. Anyone best practices. We hope this eBook will inspire garden of year, we’ve decided to meal voucher scheme also well aware of the pitfalls interested in joining can visit centres to rethink their online strategy. From products to get together virtually proposed by the of being COVID-safe when www.gca.org.uk.” purpose.” instead. Government. they re-opened. 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This year the National Allotment Society celebrated National Allotments Week by sharing the allotment stories of plot-holders, across the UK, who enjoy growing food for health and well-being. From 8- year old Noah to the villagers at Great Chesterford Allotments, all their stories illustrate the value of allotments and the benefits they bestow.

Over the last few months, the virus pandemic has inspired the desire to join this allotment community and grow your own in many more people than there are allotment plots. Local Authorities are reporting significant rises in waiting 3%. The My Harvest farmland soils, with more of new sites and our office Council has worked with the National Allotment list applications compared research team at Sheffield worms and higher carbon receives regular requests for Salford Allotments Society believe that new to 2019. However, unless University have been content, helping to tackle assistance in setting up Federation to create 3 new allotment sites can be more land is found or working for the last 5 years climate change” allotments. A recent study by sites and regenerate 10 areas created, there is evidence it released for use as to better understand the role the My Harvest team found of allotment land that had can be done, even in urban allotments the eager of allotment gardens in Amongst the allotment that former allotment land fallen in to disuse, including areas where competition for gardeners will have to wait improving household food stories we are celebrating for exists in 4 cities (where Addison Rd in Irlam that had land is fierce. So, let’s Dig to taste their first home security. Their preliminary National Allotments Week, studies were carried out), a not been used for 30 years. for Recovery and grow the grown spud. It is the findings have shown that the two videos are of co- proportion of which could be In 2019 Rochdale Council allotment movement. responsibility of Local yields of fruit and vegetable operation between used to provide more committed to creating 100 Authorities to provide crops achieved by allotment authorities and residents that allotment plots. Salford new plots a year, every year, allotment facilities for their gardeners in the UK were has resulted in the creation for the next 5 years. We at residents. Interest in renting often as good or exceeded a plot rises and falls slightly those of commercial but it has been steady for horticulture. Ultimately their many years now resulting work will provide evidence TAKING THE RISK OUT OF BUYING A GREENHOUSE in long waiting lists. In the of the amount of crops 2019 Association for Public produced by allotmenteers OTHER NEWS Sector Excellence State of that will hopefully create a Anyone considering the Market Allotments positive impact on local and buying a greenhouse is well report, which uses data national policy. In the Food advised to download a free from their membership of Research Council, 2018 pdf from one of the District, Borough and City Brexit Briefing Professor country’s leading Councils, over 49% of Dave Goulson urges the glasshouse designers and respondents stated that the government to buy up land to manufacturers that gives average waiting time for a help provide more allotments 12 key points to consider plot was over 18 months. that could be part of a local, before splashing the cash. sustainable, nature friendly With 1 in 8 of the UK food production system. He Linda Lane, the managing population having no access argues that competent director of Griffin to a garden (1 in 5 in allotmenteers can produce Glasshouses, the Hampshire London) and a rise in the equivalent of about 35 based producer of some of awareness of the fragility of tons of food per hectare, the UK’s most stunning our food systems perhaps which compares more than bespoke greenhouses as well now is the time for central favourably to farm as the National Garden government to reassess the productivity. He also adds Scheme range, has put potential of allotments to that, together ‘Planning Your support public health and Greenhouse’. make a significant contribution to food It covers a range of security. 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