May issue – Pro Landscaper
INFORM
■ Agenda: Is there enough recognition for landscapers at RHS Chelsea?
■News: Our usual roundup of news over the past month including updates from all associations
■ Creating A New Leadership: Sue Ireland responds to Phil Jones’ March View From The Top column
■ 30 under 30: This month we ask: Is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show good for our industry?
■ Let’s Hear It From: Award-winning Matthew Keightley
■ View From The Top: A few top players have always dominated the grounds maintenance industry. Consolidation will be an ongoing challenge, says Phil Jones
INSPIRE
■ Portfolio: Landscaping Solutions instilled this London garden with a Japanese ambience
■ Al Fresco Living: Anji Connell explores the practical options for outdoor kitchens
■ Ideas Given Life: We spoke to Cube 1994’s Sean Butler about the process behind the ‘Breakthrough Breast Cancer Garden’ at last year’s Chelsea
■ Products: Resin bound, resin bond, lighting, garden buildings and planters
NURTURE
■ Nursery news: News bites from some of the country’s best nurseries
■Chelsea Plants: Some of the best trees and plants at this year’s show
■ Nursery Interview: Palmstead Nurseries
■ Big Is Beautiful: Ian Drummond on architectural plants
■ Shifting Ground: Jonathan Bourne shares his experience as a supplier of topsoil
EDUCATE
■ Water Tight: The IP rating is an important but often overlooked factor, says Robert Webber
■A Good Defence: Jason Lock highlights the importance of outdoor workers protecting themselves from the sun
■ What I’m Reading: Paul Hensey’s review ‘101 Things I Learned in Architecture School’ by Matthew Frederick
■ Kit: Outdoor protection, power tools and arb kit
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