CHICAGO SEEKS BIDS FOR BLOOMINGDALE PARK AND TRAIL

CHICAGO SEEKS BIDS FOR BLOOMINGDALE PARK AND TRAIL

  The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Department of Procurement Services (DPS) have announced that the city is seeking bids for the construction of the long-anticipated Bloomingdale Park and Trail, with the intention of breaking ground this summer.
JUBILEE GARDENS GET A SUMMER MAKEOVER WITH A NEW FLORAL EXTRAVAGANZA

JUBILEE GARDENS GET A SUMMER MAKEOVER WITH A NEW FLORAL EXTRAVAGANZA

The planting of new summer flowerbeds has been completed in Jubilee Gardens in preparation for the first anniversary of the opening of the new Gardens which is on May 31 2013
SALTEX 2013 IS BIGGER AND BETTER – IT’S OFFICIAL!

SALTEX 2013 IS BIGGER AND BETTER – IT’S OFFICIAL!

    This year’s SALTEX (Sports Amenity & Landscape Trade Exhibition) at Windsor Racecourse is already 10 per cent larger than last year’s event – and there are still three months to go before the doors open on Tuesday September 3.   Brintex event director Jon Gibson reports that over...
Architecture Foundation commissions two gateways for London

Architecture Foundation commissions two gateways for London

The Architecture Foundation (AF) has commissioned Rotterdam-based architectural practice Superuse Studios to design and deliver two permanent outdoor gateway structures at Gibbon’s Rent in London, and a new exhibition.
Moroccan Touch - Francis Landscapes

Moroccan Touch – Francis Landscapes

A series of theme gardens and natural stone courtyards create a choice of living spaces on the grounds of this Doha villa. Despite difference in character and mood, these areas come together as one. They achieve a fluid continuity which, amplified by the presence of water throughout the landscape, culminates...
Lloyd Bore wins planning permission for special needs school

Lloyd Bore wins planning permission for special needs school

Planning permission has recently been granted for St Piers School, a brand new purpose-built SEN School at The Young Epilepsy site, Lingfield, Surrey.     Landscape architect Lloyd Bore has been involved with the project from the beginning. The state of the art SEN school will replace the current school...
Go ahead for new public square in Leicester

Go ahead for new public square in Leicester

Plans for a new £4m public square on the site of a car park in the centre of Leicester have been approved by Leicester City Council’s planning committee.
STOSS LEADS DESIGN TEAM SELECTED FOR MOVEMENT ON MAIN

STOSS LEADS DESIGN TEAM SELECTED FOR MOVEMENT ON MAIN

  A team led by Stoss Landscape Urbanism, including Höweler + Yoon Architecture, Nitsch Engineering, and Angie Cradock ScD, MPE has been selected as the winning design team for the Movement on Main:
VAUXHALL MISSING LINK DESIGN COMPETITION FINALISTS REVEALED

VAUXHALL MISSING LINK DESIGN COMPETITION FINALISTS REVEALED

  Three design teams, including two from London, have been shortlisted for the RIBA’s Vauxhall Missing Link design competition.
The Landscape Institute Awards 2013

The Landscape Institute Awards 2013

The Landscape Institute Awards 2013 are now open for registration. Full details on how to register as a Chartered Member, Registered Practice or student are given below. Chartered Members and Registered Practices Full details on categories, how to enter, format of entry and the Awards 2013 timetable are given here. [pdf]...
AECOM WINS BIGGER ROLE ON RIO 2016 OLYMPICS

AECOM WINS BIGGER ROLE ON RIO 2016 OLYMPICS

  Aecom’s masterplanning role on the Rio 2016 Olympics has been extended by Games organisers. Aecom – which was made Olympic park masterplanner alongside UK architect Wilkinson Eyre in August 2011 – has since been contracted to carry out design development work on all the park venues and to design...
KEEPING OUR LANDSCAPES GREEN

KEEPING OUR LANDSCAPES GREEN

    British Seed Houses has launched a bespoke seed mixture especially for the specifiers trying to meet the demands of today’s market.   Designed with professional landscape gardeners and architects in mind, AberSustain will offer the ultimate low maintenance and sustainable option on the market today.
SOUTERS IRRIGATION SERVICES CHOSEN FOR NEW HYDRO ARENA

SOUTERS IRRIGATION SERVICES CHOSEN FOR NEW HYDRO ARENA

Souters Irrigation Services (SISL), a specialist arm of sports turf contractor Souters Sports set up in 2010 to handle irrigation refurbishment and installation projects,
‘Comprehensive’ sport and play funding list now available

‘Comprehensive’ sport and play funding list now available

  A new database, which lists all the available funding options for schools and sports groups is now available from SAPCA, the Sports and Play Construction Association.
Euroflor welcomes RHS wildflower meadow initiative

Euroflor welcomes RHS wildflower meadow initiative

  TOP GREEN, suppliers of Euroflor amenity flower mixes to Rigby Taylor, has welcomed the RHS initiative to promote the sowing of wildflower meadows across the UK.
Kubota introduce spring cash back offer

Kubota introduce spring cash back offer

  Groundcare specialists Kubota has launched its spring cash back offer on a range of its market leading and high performance ride-on mowers.   Available until June 30th, purchasers of the Kubota GR2120 can get £300 cash back, whilst £200 cash back is being offered on the GR1600 and T1880...
G-tex geotextiles

G-tex geotextiles

G-tex geotextiles offers a complete range of branded geotextiles that are suited to every professional landscaper’s needs.
Landscape architects feature prominently in Civic Trust Awards

Landscape architects feature prominently in Civic Trust Awards

Many of the UK’s leading landscape architecture practices were represented in the 86 projects recognised in this year Civic Trust Awards, at a recent awards ceremony in Cardiff. Awards went to the best new public spaces and buildings, restoration projects and public art. The special award-winning London 2012 Olympic Parklands...
Vauxhall competition entries top 100

Vauxhall competition entries top 100

There have been more than 100 entries from 21 countries to the Vauxhall Missing Link competition.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets ‘Fresh’ with Cloudy Bay’s Rough Luxe Style by Wilson McWilliam Studio

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets ‘Fresh’ with Cloudy Bay’s Rough Luxe Style by Wilson McWilliam Studio

  Andrew Wilson is no stranger to the Chelsea Flower Show in his capacity as an RHS Show Garden Judge but it has been 18 years since he last laid his own talents on the line and produced a show garden.  With his design practice partner Gavin McWilliam, they have...
Greenleaf support Successful Tree planting at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Arena

Greenleaf support Successful Tree planting at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Arena

Hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games will mean much more for Glasgow than a brief increase in profile and revenue. As part of a wider regeneration programme, the games will be of lasting benefit to the city. The design incorporates quality infrastructure, with a supporting tree planting scheme. The prestigious Games...
London's best secret gardens

London’s best secret gardens

Just round the corner from St Paul’s cathedral is Postman’s Park, so called because it was once popular with workers from the nearby Old General Post Office. Here, you’ll find a remarkable Victorian memorial which commemorates men and women who died while heroically trying to save others. Picture: Alamy  ...
HOW GEORGE SQUARE WILL LOOK FOR 2014 GAMES

HOW GEORGE SQUARE WILL LOOK FOR 2014 GAMES

This is how George Square will look when Glasgow hosts the Commonwealth Games next year. The city council has revealed an artist’s impression of what will greet the thousands of visitors to the city in 2014. It has been unveiled just weeks after council leader Gordon Matheson rejected plans for...
BSH LAUNCH NEW SEED MIXTURE

BSH LAUNCH NEW SEED MIXTURE

  A grass seed mixture that has proven itself ‘the comeback king’ because of its resilience after being sprayed with potentially deadly glyphosate, has provided a good solution for turf grower Eco Solutions.
Garvinea Gerberas scoop another prestigious award

Garvinea Gerberas scoop another prestigious award

Kernock Park Plants, supplier of Garvinea Gerbera to the UK, is pleased to announce that the series (bred and introduced by Florist Holland BV) has scooped up another prestigious award. This time in the plants category of the Sanoma Garden Awards. 
Work starts at Port Sunlight River Park

Work starts at Port Sunlight River Park

Work starts at Port Sunlight River Park Work that promises to transform a former landfill site into an attractive new tourist attraction is now under way on the Wirral, northwest England. The Manchester studio of landscape architect firm Gillespies is leading the design team for the £2.3m scheme, which will...
Rooftop gardens feature in the Southbank Centre revamp

Rooftop gardens feature in the Southbank Centre revamp

Plans have been unveiled for a £120m major revamp of the Festival Wing of the Southbank Centre in London. The project will transform this part of the site, including the refurbishment and renewal of the 1960s buildings, and construction of a glass pavilion that will alter the river skyline. Artistic...
Urbis Lighting - SOUTHWARK AND BLACKFRIARS BRIDGES - LONDON Dynamic ambiance to impress and create distinctive identity

Urbis Lighting – SOUTHWARK AND BLACKFRIARS BRIDGES – LONDON Dynamic ambiance to impress and create distinctive identity

As part of the new permanent lighting installation for London’s downstream bridges, Southwark and Blackfriars bridges have been lit with stunning colour change effects.
The Internet Gardner

The Internet Gardner

  The Internet Gardner has an expansive collection of garden furniture that has been arranged to compliment all tastes. The perfect garden & patio furniture is just a few clicks away;
AWARD WINNING NURSERY HORTUS LOCI CHOSEN TO GROW PERENNIALS  FOR CITY HALL PARK IN UMEÅ EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2014

AWARD WINNING NURSERY HORTUS LOCI CHOSEN TO GROW PERENNIALS FOR CITY HALL PARK IN UMEÅ EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2014

World class and multi award winning landscape architect Ulf Nordfjell heads up the Rådhusparken project to overhaul this important city centre park in time for Umeå’s inauguration as European Capital of Culture 2014.  Nordfjell’s team is made up of Ramböll Landscape and Plan Stockholm and he has selected Hortus Loci...
A CLEAN SWEEP FROM STIHL

A CLEAN SWEEP FROM STIHL

New range of floor sweepers extends cleaning systems range   Keeping large areas tidy with a traditional broom is hard work.  Now the innovative STIHL outdoor tool brand is making life easier (and the job faster) with a new trio of floor sweepers available now. 
GREEN BOX - Francis Landscapes

GREEN BOX – Francis Landscapes

  A garden that speaks a unique language, Lot 800 is a place where the present is reminiscent of the past, where the concept behind the design is directly connected to the Levantine design
RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW SEEKS ‘FRESH’ TALENT

RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW SEEKS ‘FRESH’ TALENT

Charity launches competition to find horticultural talent of the future For the first time ever, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is giving three up and coming horticulturists a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a display at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show
BETWEEN TWO WORLDS  - Francis Landscapes

BETWEEN TWO WORLDS – Francis Landscapes

This modern day Sumerian temple is home to a television station, and can be found in the most unlikely of places: the suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. A model of minimalism,
Stone love for Timberplay at Ecobuild

Stone love for Timberplay at Ecobuild

One of the runaway successes of the Ecobuild show this year was the Seating Stones, provided by Timberplay, which were used around the Arena area.
BRIGHTON’S ROYAL PAVILION GARDEN TO BE RESTORED

BRIGHTON’S ROYAL PAVILION GARDEN TO BE RESTORED

The Royal Pavilion and its garden was designed for King George IV in 1815 More than £8,000 has been raised to help restore the garden at the former seaside residence of King George IV.
SNOHETTA’S SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART EXPANSION TO BREAK GROUND THIS SUMMER

SNOHETTA’S SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART EXPANSION TO BREAK GROUND THIS SUMMER

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art just unveiled preliminary design details for its Snohetta-designed expansion. The 225,000-square-foot addition will run along the existing museum building designed by Mario Botta to provide SFMoMA with more room for its programs and double the exhibition space.
HLF simplifies Landscape Partnership grant application process

HLF simplifies Landscape Partnership grant application process

Following consultation with the landscape and natural heritage sectors, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has simplified its Landscape Partnership grant application process, with new guidance materials now available online. Blaenavon Forgotten Landscape Partnership. Image: Copyright The Heritage Lottery Fund Click on image to view gallery Greater flexibility has been built into...
Green Square Town Centre new library and plaza competition winner announced

Green Square Town Centre new library and plaza competition winner announced

City of Sydney has announced Stewart Hollenstein in association with Colin Stewart Architects has won the competition to design the Green Square Town Centre library and plaza.
International Garden Photographer of the Year 2013

International Garden Photographer of the Year 2013

  Dennis Frates has won the International Garden Photographer of the Year 2013 competition for this image of Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. The judges said: “The light on the rock is what creates the magic. The photographer has waited for exactly the right moment, on the right day and he...
Forgotten Spaces extends to Preston

Forgotten Spaces extends to Preston

This year’s Forgotten Spaces competition has now launched, and in addition to the London competition, there is one for Preston, Lancashire.   The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has teamed up with the Mayor of London, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Landscape Institute, as well as...
Marl LED lighting feature adds Sparkle to The Alnwick Garden

Marl LED lighting feature adds Sparkle to The Alnwick Garden

Marl LED lighting feature adds Sparkle to The Alnwick Garden   Energy efficient feature lighting extends the season at historic UK visitor attraction   Ulverston, UK, December 2012. Marl International today announced the completion of a £100,000 project to install feature LED lighting at The Alnwick Garden,
PERENNIAL CALLS VOLUNTEERS TO ACTION FOR 2013

PERENNIAL CALLS VOLUNTEERS TO ACTION FOR 2013

2013 will see national horticulture charity Perennial make its biggest ever call to action as it looks to strengthen and grow its volunteer programme to continue to meet the increasing needs of the horticulturists and their families that it supports.
SOU FUJIMOTO UNVEILS PLANS FOR CLOUD-LIKE 2013 SERPENTINE GALLERY PAVILION IN LONDON

SOU FUJIMOTO UNVEILS PLANS FOR CLOUD-LIKE 2013 SERPENTINE GALLERY PAVILION IN LONDON

Each year, the Serpentine Gallery in London’s Kensington Gardens invites an architect to design a temporary structure in the park.
‘LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT’ AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION TO COLOUR FOR PROFESSOR NIGEL DUNNETT

‘LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT’ AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION TO COLOUR FOR PROFESSOR NIGEL DUNNETT

On February 26th 2013, over 100 industry experts, influencers, members of the press and our talented winners and runners up attended a glamourous awards ceremony and specially curated showcase
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK – TRANSFORMATION

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK – TRANSFORMATION

South Plaza Day The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – as its official name has been since 1 January 2013 – is approximately half way through its transformation from the temporary venue
LONDON AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE – BUT MAYBE WILL…

LONDON AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE – BUT MAYBE WILL…

100 quirky, green and sometimes plausible ideas for how London’s landscapes could be improved by green infrastructure goes live today at www.newlondonlandscape.org.
Artificial turf touchdown for Saracens

Artificial turf touchdown for Saracens

Saracens became the first Premiership rugby club to install an artificial match pitch when they unveiled the new playing surface at their refurbished Allianz Park Stadium in January.
ANDY STURGEON LAUNCHES ASIA OFFICE

ANDY STURGEON LAUNCHES ASIA OFFICE

With the growing Asian market and an increasing portfolio of international clients, Andy Sturgeon has joined forces with three leading landscape designers to form Garden Design Asia.
Kebony’s Sustainable Seaside Shelters Unveiled at Bexhill, Sussex

Kebony’s Sustainable Seaside Shelters Unveiled at Bexhill, Sussex

Kebony, the Cleantech 100 company behind the award-winning sustainable substitute for tropical hardwood and preservative treated timber, is delighted to unveil their latest UK project – the Bexhill beach shelters.   The creative force behind the project, Millimetre, chose Kebony wood for this innovative seaside project in light of its...
Studio NVN envisions eco uses alongside proposed Thames airport

Studio NVN envisions eco uses alongside proposed Thames airport

A Dutch landscape architect, Nik van Nuland of Studio NVN, has come up with a proposal for an eco resort to sit in the Thames Estuary that would complement the suggested new airport.
Camden Council gives planning permission for revamp of Alexandra Road Park

Camden Council gives planning permission for revamp of Alexandra Road Park

Camden Council has granted planning permission for the revamping of Alexandra Road Park. The restoration of Alexandra Road Park, in Camden, north London, has received the go-ahead from Camden Council.
GOLF'S BILLION POUND IMPACT REVEALED

GOLF’S BILLION POUND IMPACT REVEALED

A new report supported by BIGGA has revealed that golf is worth over £5.1 billion annually to the economy of Great Britain and Ireland – and a staggering €15.1 billion throughout Europe.
João Nunes gives this year’s David Skinner Memorial Lecture

João Nunes gives this year’s David Skinner Memorial Lecture

Leading Portuguese landscape architect João Nunes will deliver this year’s David Skinner Memorial Lecture on Wednesday 20 March at Edinburgh College of Art.
Shed of the Year 2013 entrants

Shed of the Year 2013 entrants

    The annual Shed of the Year competition to search for the UK’s most wacky and wonderful sheds is underway. In this gallery, we look at some of the entrants to this year’s contest. If you are proud of your shed, enter Shed of the Year 2013 at www.readersheds.co.uk before 3...
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Jacksons 4th annual show garden designs have been chosen.

Jacksons 4th annual show garden designs have been chosen.

    Jacksons 4th annual show garden designs have been chosen.       The three winners for the Jacksons 2013 design competition have now been chosen and the build for the winning garden designs is underway at Jacksons HQ near Ashford, Kent.  All three gardens will be unveiled at the Open Day on Saturday...
NORTHOP COLLEGE ENROL KUBOTA’S F3680

NORTHOP COLLEGE ENROL KUBOTA’S F3680

Kubota’s F3680 ride-on mower, the most powerful out front mower in its class, has been enrolled at Northop College in Wales to help horticultural students get to grips with the latest in market leading groundcare machinery.   Northop College, which was created in 2009 through a merger of Deeside College and the Welsh College of Horticulture,...
The Spaldings Tough Tracker is a unique tamper proof tracking device for locating your assets 24 hours a day

The Spaldings Tough Tracker is a unique tamper proof tracking device for locating your assets 24 hours a day

  Lincoln, 5th April 2013 – Spaldings have introduced the Tough Tracker to their groundcare security range. Ideal for protecting expensive equipment this weld-on, impact resistant device sends alerts as soon as it’s moved off site via email or SMS. This cutting edge security ensures complete piece of mind even if the worse happens with...
SUZUKI GETTING READY FOR A SUMMER OF SHOWS

SUZUKI GETTING READY FOR A SUMMER OF SHOWS

With show season now approaching, Suzuki GB is preparing for the busy Summer ahead. “The Suzuki team look forward to each show with eager anticipation as it provides the invaluable opportunity to meet customers, show off our hard-working range of Utility ATVs and discuss our current and upcoming promotions” commented Gareth Lumsdaine, Suzuki ATV Sales...
DMMP & CDS JOIN FORCES TO OFFER POLYWOOD BENCH TO THE UK CEMETERY MARKET

DMMP & CDS JOIN FORCES TO OFFER POLYWOOD BENCH TO THE UK CEMETERY MARKET

  DMMP Ltd, the UK importer of PolyWood non-wood outdoor furniture, has appointed CDS (Cemetery Development Services Ltd) to act as its representative to the UK cemetery market. Already, cemeteries in England and Wales have ordered PolyWood benches. “Cemeteries and crematoriums need to be kept smart with good facilities for visitors,” explains DMMP managing director...
TIGERTURF LAUNCHES ITS EXCITING NEW SPORTS PRODUCT RANGE

TIGERTURF LAUNCHES ITS EXCITING NEW SPORTS PRODUCT RANGE

TigerTurf has officially launched its new, innovative sports range. The new products added to TigerTurf’s sports product portfolio, Soccer Real 50XQ and Football 60XP PRO, represent years of knowledge and expertise to continuously deliver the most dynamic and innovative sports products; responding and evolving in line with the latest developments. Through TigerTurf’s unique and exclusive...
TIMBER PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT DESIGNERS GET A HELPING HAND FROM SEMA4C

TIMBER PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT DESIGNERS GET A HELPING HAND FROM SEMA4C

The design and manufacture of timber playground equipment is now quicker and easier with the combined range of Computer Aided Design and visualisation 3D Graphic software packages from new timber software specialist, SEMA4c. Accurate customised quotes can be produced quickly and presented to the client with detailed 3D visualisations of their project – an invaluable...
SureSet to Feature at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show

SureSet to Feature at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show

  SureSet, the UK’s leading provider of permeable resin bound paving, is set to feature at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Amidst the spectacular grounds of The Royal Chelsea Hospital, SureSet has teamed up with BALI (the British Association of Landscape Industries) to provide an eye-catching surface for the organisation’s display area at the...
KILSARAN SUPPLIES ECO FRIENDLY HARD LANDSCAPING AT NEW RETAIL SITE

KILSARAN SUPPLIES ECO FRIENDLY HARD LANDSCAPING AT NEW RETAIL SITE

Kilsaran International, an established manufacturer of paving and concrete products, has recently supplied the Newgrange flag paving product from their eco range, for the external hard landscaping at the site of a new Asda supermarket located in Tain, Scotland. The new superstore, which is expected to create 220 full and part time job opportunities in...
The Landscape Show

The Landscape Show

Landscape Show are delighted to announce a new partnership with ASLA – American Society of Landscape Architectures, including their trade publication Landscape Architect Magazine and their national trade show in Boston in November. ASLA has more than 15,000 members and 49 chapters, representing all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 68 countries around the world. Looking to...
BAVARIAN BOBCAT UNLEASHED AT BAUMA 2013 EXHIBITION

BAVARIAN BOBCAT UNLEASHED AT BAUMA 2013 EXHIBITION

Bobcat and Doosan are presenting a true eye-catcher in Munich next week on their joint stand at the bauma 2013 Exhibition, the largest and perhaps the most impressive trade fair in the world. The companies are unleashing a special version of the Bobcat T590 compact tracked loader finished in a white and blue lozenge colour...
British Seed Houses

British Seed Houses

More than just a seed of an idea… British Seed Houses has launched a brand new seed mixture specifically for the landscape design and architect market.   With many landscaping projects coming under scrutiny to meet environmental sustainability and economic viability due to strict budget and timeframes, AberSustain has been designed to help professional landscape...
HAYTER MOWERS NOW HAVE THE GREENEST ENGINES

HAYTER MOWERS NOW HAVE THE GREENEST ENGINES

    Premium lawnmower manufacturer Hayter have been working together with engine specialists Briggs & Stratton to introduce a range of ‘greener’ engines onto many models in the Hayter mower range, including the Harrier 48 and 56 Pro machines which are so popular with landscapers and contractors.   The new EcoPlus™ engines offer reduced exhaust...