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Eco-friendly ways to boost and grow your landscaping business
For businesses today, sustainability is no longer a luxury. Climate change and environmental responsibility are fast becoming a top priority with consumers all over. Environmental responsibility is becoming governmental policy too, with nationwide targets to reduce 78% of carbon by 2035 becoming concrete motivation for consumers and business owners to change their purchasing behaviours. Gone are the days where a low price point would guarantee quick sales. There is infinite value in being a sustainable business, and the landscaping sector is following suit. What it means to be a sustainable business Being a sustainable business is not only defined by…
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Ecodek launches new range – an essential addition to any garden
If you’re looking for new quality decking that isn’t going to cost the earth, your search is over thanks to Ecodek and its new sustainably sourced Essentials range. Essentials is a grooved wood composite decking board, designed and manufactured by UK-based Ecodek. Based on the company’s popular solid Signature board, Essentials has a unique scalloped construction which features two channels running through the centre. This design has created a lightweight yet strong and durable decking board, and the need for less material in the manufacturing process has resulted in an affordable decking option that is priced at just £7.20 per…
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Solar and green are a good fit for a roof
In today’s world, the sensible and extensive use of flat roofs is indispensable from a socio-ecological perspective and from the point of view of sustainability. For example, the greening or landscaping of flat roofs brings enormous benefits in many respects and can make a significant contribution to combating climate change. At the same time, from an ecological perspective, the promotion of renewable energies such as the use of PV panels is an important component of a future-oriented sustainable energy policy. With the right system, significant synergy effects are achieved when combining both. Green roofs offer a wide range of benefits.…
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Develop your fascination of Japanese gardens into an RHS Master of Horticulture
Japanese gardens are renowned for their serenity and tranquility. Gardens are painstakingly designed and maintained to create beautiful scenes linked to Japanese landscape, culture and history. The care of Japanese-style gardens in the UK need the skills of well qualified and sensitive horticulturists. The Japanese Garden Society South East branch wishes to support those who would like to further their horticultural qualifications and gain new appreciations of the wide ranging aspects of the profession by sponsoring one candidate on the 2022 RHS Master of Horticulture (MHort) cohort. The degree-level award is ideal for the professional horticulturist seeking to advance their…
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Frances Tophill’s Show Garden: Grounded in Sustainability with GravelGuard
With sustainability being the key theme for 2022’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC in Birmingham, Frances Tophill, well known horticulturist, author and television presenter for BBC Gardeners’ World, had set her sights on making her debut show garden at the event “as sustainable as it possibly can be”. Rupert Keys, Managing Director at Keyscape Landscape Design & Construction and founder of landscape training company TASK Academy, along with Ruth Gwynn Associates, landscape architect, garden designer and horticulturist, were handed the mission of delivering Frances’ vision, and constructing her eventual award-winning garden. With a strict remit of using only…
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Best-Kept Secrets Successful Land Developers Swear By
Buying and selling real estate is a high-profit venture. Whether you build from scratch or renovate properties, resale margins may be massive. Not surprisingly, countless land developers strike gold sooner than later. But the domain is rife with risks, and you may also lose if you fail to weigh the implications of your decisions. A little effort and good research are often enough to capitalize on the opportunities and minimize the risk. You can also seek inspiration from the leaders. Let us share some of the best-kept secrets successful land developers swear by. Get real estate education There’s a difference between…
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