Guest Blog: DeckWright
Nestled amidst the captivating landscapes of County Mayo, in Western Ireland, DeckWright took on the challenge of crafting and delivering 13,000 linear meters of anti-slip decking boards for a groundbreaking project connecting to Achill Island. Commissioned with the hefty task of supplying 13,000 linear meters of anti-slip decking to Ireland, Total Slip Solutions, renowned specialists in anti-slip technology, turned to DeckWright as their trusted partner. Recognised for our ability to swiftly and effectively handle large volumes, DeckWright not only provided the boards but also ensured timely delivery using our in-house HGVs, guaranteeing no disruptions to the project schedule. This monumental project…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Habitat Aid
Habitat Aid is a small award-winning business based in Somerset. Since 2008 we have worked with a network of small British growers and harvesters, selling and promoting the native plants and wildflower seeds they produce. We also have a great range of heritage fruit trees, which celebrates local distinctiveness. The business is not just about promoting good messages about ecosystem restoration, but also enabling people to actually do it. In addition to online sales we also offer consultancy services and friendly advice, as well as supplying and delivering larger projects for local government, corporates, NGOs and landscape professionals. We’re also a…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Circular11
Recycling World-First as Stadium Grounds Plastic Turned into Outdoor Products Circular11 has partnered with Wembley Stadium to pioneer a first-of-its-kind recycling pathway that turns synthetic turf into a composite material for outdoor infrastructure. The project is the latest in a series of closed-loop recycling projects driven by Circular11, a start-up developing manufacturing technology that enables them to turn mixed and low-grade plastics into composite materials and infrastructure for the construction and estates sector. “Only 25% of plastic gets recycled in the UK,” explained Ben Gibbons, one of the two co-founders of the company, “but its an essential material for thousands of…
Continue readingFutureScape partners with Hyphae Learning for new Landscape Performance Live
FutureScape Expo, the leading event in the landscaping industry, has announced the launch of Landscape Performance Live in partnership with Hyphae Learning. This collaboration aims to provide attendees with invaluable knowledge and resources to enhance performance within their businesses, ultimately driving positive change and advancement in the landscaping industry. Founded by award-winning landscaper Jake Catling and performance coach Sam Grayson, Hyphae Learning partners with businesses to help them to attract, train and retain talent, with learning resources and innovative tips. Landscape Performance Live will be a focal point at this year’s FutureScape, offering two days of engaging seminars, dynamic demonstrations, and…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Postsaver
Guaranteed Fence Post Protection Postsaver is a Gloucestershire based business with a global reach. Their innovative Postsaver and Postsaver +PLUS Barrier Protection Sleeves are used and trusted by specifiers, contractors and homeowners worldwide. Working with BSL In a recent project Postsaver worked with BSL, a Highways England fencing contractor, to protect roadside fencing for a guaranteed 20 years with the addition of Postsaver Barrier Sleeves. The project, which was recently completed, now protects a significant stretch of agricultural post and rail fencing along the M5 in Gloucestershire. About Postsaver Rot Protectors Postsaver Rot Protectors use a dual-layer rot prevention barrier, which…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Country Supplies
The Best Landscaping Supplier You’ve Never Heard Of! Our Reputation At Country Supplies we have been in business for over 30 years and in that time, we have learnt a lot. At our heart, we are focused on reliably delivering high quality, consistent landscaping materials at the best value to your door. Hand Selected Cost-Effective Materials We specialise in stocking and supplying a plethora of soft and hard landscaping products from paving and decking to fencing and aggregates. Over time we have developed fantastic relationships with our partners and suppliers ensuring we can give you the best quality and of…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Meadowmania
How can we increase biodiversity in our local communities – rural and urban – and create environments where wildlife can flourish and where we can reconnect with nature? Meadowmania is a family-run business with over 30 years’ experience supplying British wildflower seed. With a passion for wildflowers and a commitment to supporting biodiversity, they’re working with landowners, landscapers, and contractors to meet this challenge. One area Meadowmania specialises in is blending and supplying native British…
Continue readingExhibitor Focus: David Harber
David Harber is an award-winning studio with an international reputation for creating innovative and contemporary sculptures, sundials and water features incorporating light, water and reflections. Using materials such as copper, bronze, stainless steel and stone, David Harber’s design ethos celebrates unpredictability, illusion and the recurring patterns of nature. Each commission is handmade at our workshop in Oxfordshire. Visit the website to find out more and meet the team at Stand D11.
Continue readingPartner Focus: Alaster Anderson
It’s pretty safe to say that anyone in business wants to make more money. The question is: How? The short answer is to charge more and spend less. For most, however, more must be done to grow revenue. There are a multitude of well-documented ways to grow your landscaping business, from managing time and productivity to buying smarter or differentiating yourself, but what’s often overlooked is how to upsell higher margin opportunities. Planting is a great way to do this. Many landscapers shy away from planting due to a lack of planting experience. Some may offer planting schemes but lack confidence…
Continue readingExhibitor Focus: F.H. Brundle
F.H. Brundle was established in 1889 and is still very much a family business. Now owned and run by Michael Brundle (fifth generation), it’s the UK’s largest supplier of handrailing and balustrades, with one of the most extensive ranges of aluminium fences, available from stock, for delivery within 1 or 2 days. F.H. Brundle also boasts an extensive and hugely versatile range of decking and subframe, with products available for an array of landscaping purposes in both aluminium, WPC, and polymer. With seven branches across the UK and over nine thousand products in stock, with at least 97% stock availability at…
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