Guest Blog: ATV Contract Services
Derelict Nottingham shopping centre site to undergo green transformation The vision for Nottingham’s new ‘Green Heart’ is being realised as the former Broadmarsh Shopping Centre site is transformed into green space. Expected to be open to the public in August 2024, the newly landscaped site will provide a meeting space surrounded by trees in the centre of the city. ATV Contract Services, an RSK company, is working on the landscaping element of the project for Willmott Dixon on behalf of Nottingham City Council. 34 mature trees are being introduced to the public open space including 2 metasequoia (giant redwood) and 1…
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A ‘Sculpture Garden’ by Ketley Brick A ‘Sculpture Garden’, created for RHS Chelsea 2024 is a collaboration between artist Tom Hiscocks and UK manufacturer Ketley Brick. The display uses different shapes, colours and types of clay landscaping products to create eye-catching features and define separate areas within the garden as a stunning backdrop for Tom’s works of art. An array of different features Laid throughout the garden, Ketley’s Tenger (200mm x 50mm x 65mm) pavers, with a slip-resistant drag-faced texture and warm red tones provide a contemporary rustic setting. Set within the pavers an intricate circle of (265mm x 11mm)…
Continue readingBritish Recycled Plastic
For over 15 years, British Recycled Plastic has been dedicated to transforming discarded plastics into durable, long-lasting, maintenance-free products, enhancing outdoor spaces while minimising environmental impact. With our range of picnic tables, planters, and other solutions, we offer practical and sustainable options working with over 5000+ UK organisations in government, industry, education, landscaping, estates and the environmental sector. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to using exclusively UK recycled plastic materials and exceptional customer service. By diverting plastic waste from landfills and oceans, we not only reduce pollution but also contribute to the conservation of natural resources. Customise your…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Encho Enchev – ETE
Encho Enchev – ETE Ltd. is a well known company in the Eastern European outdoor furniture market, producing all kinds of garden and park furniture. The manufacture includes a variety of concrete and metal benches, picnic tables, drinking fountains, concrete planters, litter bins (trash receptacles), umbrella stands, concrete bollards and table tennis tables widely used in furnishing of public areas. Our products are very suitable for residential areas, kindergartens, playgrounds, hotels, public pools, parking lots, walking alleys, resort villages and many more. Regardless of the intended use, with us you will find the necessary furniture that perfectly fits your landscape and…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Bright Seeds
Wildflower Seed for all of Your Needs Bright Seeds is a leading seed merchant based in the UK that produces a range of harvested wildflower mixtures, sourced from established meadows across the Wessex regions. Following 30 years in the seed sector, we are proud to supply quality seed for species-rich grassland habitats that can assist companies with biodiversity net gain units, conservation projects and landscaping. We have developed a portfolio of donor sites which we harvest in rotation, visiting a variety of habitat and soil types. Each site is sustainably harvested using plot combines, with the collections dried and cleaned to…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Agrostis
Agrostis is a company established in 2005 to provide technical advice and support for projects involving the design, construction and maintenance of outdoor spaces. These are principally of natural grass although, to provide a comprehensive service, we also deal with, for example, 3G sports surfaces. Through our understanding of native soils and the vegetation types associated with them, our natural turf projects are tailored to the circumstances of each individual location. One of many examples of our natural turf projects is Eynsford on the chalk base of Kent where a substantially sloped site has been transformed into a full-size football pitch…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Zoontjens
WE SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY! ZOONTJENS COMMANDS THE HIGHER GROUND Zoontjens will take you into the world of roofs. By helping to design and construct that unused space above us, making buildings more sustainable. Decades of thought leadership, innovation and experience have made Zoontjens, a CRH company, the roofscaping specialist. Zoontjens’ slab systems for flat roofs have given the company an impressive track record. They are designed to ensure a stable and durable roof surface at all times. Regardless of whether it is for walking on, working on, parking or recreation. Easy to install, disconnect, remove or reuse. The systems are real…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Trade Renewables
Trade Renewables design and manufacture innovative products that integrate renewable energy into everyday life, making clean energy accessible for all. We design and manufacture a range of solar powered street furniture products, off grid energy systems and provide a range of other solar components and products. Our signature range of Hekoo Street Furniture combines stylish design with renewable energy. The benches and tables contain a solar panel, which harvests the sun’s energy and uses it to provide wireless phone charging and lighting to the surrounding environment. The products are customisable, with a range of finishes and branding options available, making them…
Continue readingGuest Blog: ParCa Ltd
Formed in 2021, ParCa Ltd is the culmination of over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, with over 20 of those spent within hard landscaping and in particular, natural stone in all formats and applications. Our goal is simply to use the knowledge and expertise we have gained, to support your project, saving you time, money, and stress, through: Developing – Helping you develop your vision or concept, looking at material selection, suitability for the surrounding environment and the desired aesthetics, along with budget costings and practicalities of installation. Detailing – Employing our full range of technical services to…
Continue readingGuest Blog: Crescent Stone
Your Trusted Source for Quality Natural Stones Welcome to the Crescent Stone, your go-to source for all things natural stone. At Crescent Stone, we take pride in being a leading B2B supplier of premium natural stones, including Sandstone, Limestone, Porcelain, Marble, and Granite. With our commitment to reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction, we strive to provide unparalleled service to our clients across the UK. We are passionate about empowering businesses and artisans to craft stunning projects with the beauty of natural stones. Highlighting Our Unique Features Unmatched Selection: We offer different types of Indian Sandstone such as Kandla Grey, Autumn…
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