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Green-tech’s Contributes to Grantham Relief Road Landscaping

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Green-tech’s Contributes to Grantham Relief Road Landscaping: Grantham Relief Road is a pivotal infrastructure project led by Lincolnshire County Council in collaboration with South Kesteven District Council, Homes England, and the Greater Lincolnshire LEP.

With aims to improve the town’s infrastructure and boost its growth. Dobson’s, a family-run landscape contractor is entrusted with working alongside the Main Contractor, Galliford Try, and Green-tech to deliver the substantial landscaping package which is due for completion in 2025.

Green-tech's Contributes to Grantham Relief Road Landscaping

Green-tech’s Contributes to Grantham Relief Road Landscaping

The large-scale infrastructure scheme is a new 3km distribution road and is a crucial component for the development of the town of Grantham. The route provides direct access to an employment site on the A1 which is forecast to generate over 370 jobs in the area. Opening up additional employment land along the new route will further increase the ability of the area to attract new business investment, offering employment sites with good transport links and a growing population that can provide local labour for new and growing companies.

The project aims and benefits are to:

  • Reduce congestion, disruption, and traffic delays.
  • Create a safer, more attractive and accessible town centre.
  • Provide opportunities for growth.
  • Reduce carbon emissions and noise pollution.

Green-tech is a leading landscape supplier renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With three decades of experience and a comprehensive range of products, Green-tech empowers contractors and developers to create environmentally responsible landscapes that thrive for generations to come. Renowned as the largest supplier in the UK of tree planting material and sundries, Green-tech’s products are trusted by professionals across the UK for their quality, reliability, and biodegradable options.

The landscaping project includes 247,000m2 hydroseeding, planting of 17,000 woodland and shrub mix, 26,000 Native Hedge mix, and the installation of 4500 Ornamental Plants. Dobsons is providing 24 months of aftercare maintenance which includes grass cutting, weed control, and replacement planting.

Green-tech supplied all sundries including mulch mats, compost, mulch, and tree guards for this project which will aid plant survival, promote healthy growth and optimal soil health, along with enhanced moisture retention – all vital for the success of the landscaping project.

Lauren Dobson, Commercial Director at Dobson’s, praised Green-tech’s seamless collaboration and high-quality service, highlighting their pivotal role in upholding Dobson’s reputation for flexibility and quality workmanship. “Our companies have a great history together and these relationships have been nurtured and passed down through generations. Green-tech offers a service that is hard to beat. They work seamlessly with us on projects such as Grantham Relief Road where project delays occur. They help us offer our clients the flexibility and quality workmanship that our reputation has been built on.”

The Grantham Relief Road landscaping project stands as a testament to the synergistic partnership between Dobson’s and Green-tech. By harnessing innovative landscaping solutions and sustainable practices, they have transformed the town’s infrastructure and paved the way for a greener, more prosperous future. Green-tech’s unwavering commitment to excellence and sustainability continues to set the benchmark for landscape suppliers across the UK, reaffirming their position as industry leaders in sustainable landscaping solutions.

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Green-tech Donates Landscaping Materials

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Green-tech Donates Landscaping Materials: Green-tech, the leading supplier of landscaping materials, demonstrates its commitment to community support by donating a range of materials to Great Ouseburn Community Primary School in North Yorkshire. The donation aims to enhance the school’s outdoor learning and play areas, providing students with safer and more inviting environments for exploration and play.

On Saturday, 13th April 2024, Green-tech’s Managing Director, Kris Nellist, along with two staff volunteers Josh Hebden and Connor Freeman, delivered a variety of materials to the school. The donation included 110 large bags (2 pallets) of Scotbark Playbark. One of the pallets was generously donated by Scotbark, showcasing a collaborative effort in supporting the local community. Additionally, Green-tech donated 2.4m sleepers, Green-tree topsoil and enough John Chambers Dual Purpose Wildflower Seed Mix to cover 65 square meters at the front of the school.

Green-tech Donates Landscaping Materials

Green-tech Donates Landscaping Materials

The project aimed to revamp several key areas within the school grounds. The Early Learning area received a makeover with the installation of sleepers and topsoil to build up the existing digging play pit. Playbark was installed to augment the safety and aesthetics of the playground climbing area, creating a cleaner and more inviting space for children to enjoy. The wildflower seeds will create a vibrant ‘mini-meadow’ in the front garden, fostering biodiversity and supporting insect habitats.

Nick Oswald, Headteacher at Great Ouseburn Community Primary School, expressed gratitude for Green-tech’s support, stating, “We were delighted to receive support from Green-tech with a kind donation of materials for our outdoor learning and play areas. Green-tech staff listened to what we needed and offered several suggestions. Along with one of their manufacturers, Scotbark, they provided a huge quantity of fabulous, attractive, high-quality play bark, which not only makes our Early Years outdoor learning area and play equipment safer to use, but cleaner and more inviting for all children. It is now a fun place to learn, and it is noticeable how much more it is used since the bark delivery!

Early Years have also now got a planting pit where we can grow plants, fruit and flowers, learning how to make things grow. Green-tech has also provided wildflower seeds for our ‘mini-meadow’, which we will use to encourage and support insect habitats, including bees. None of this would be possible without their support so a big thank you to Green-tech.”

Green-tech’s Managing Director Kris Nellist adds, “I am thrilled to be able to help improve the learning environment for some local children. Green-tech’s involvement in the project is part of the company’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and giving back to the community. By donating materials to revamp the school’s outdoor spaces, we hope to create an interest and appreciation, and encourage environmental stewardship from an early age.”

For more information about Green-tech and its initiatives, visit www.green-tech.co.uk

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MKM launch 2022 landscaping brochure

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MKM launch 2022 landscaping brochure: MKM Building Supplies, the U.K’s largest independent builders merchant, has launched its new 2022 landscaping brochure detailing its complete offering of garden and outdoor space products.

The new volume includes popular landscaping features such as decorative aggregates, decking, artificial grass, fencing and a selection of porcelain, natural stone and concrete paving options among much more – allowing patrons to turn any garden or outdoor space into a little piece of heaven. A host of creative designs and varying materials are also featured with real-world examples of landscaping projects completed with MKM products included, encouraging inspiration and highlighting the supplier’s expert knowledge and leading offering.

MKM launch 2022 landscaping brochure

MKM launch 2022 landscaping brochure

“The 2022 landscaping season is fast approaching, and with more time spent in the comfort of our own home and garden now more than ever, the trend of renovation and expansion to outdoor spaces is growing,” explains Nicola Ollett, Head of Marketing MKM Building Supplies. “Our new landscaping brochure provides choice, inspiration and top-quality products to those looking to turn their outdoor spaces into areas they’re proud of and can spend more time in.”

As outdoor dining and entertaining becomes increasingly popular, seating, patios, fire pits and other outdoor features such as lighting and heating become required in order to host friends and family during those sought-after long summer evenings. While garden outbuildings are also growing in popularity as the perfect location for an office space, personal bar, tranquil hideaway or al fresco dining.

“Unlike other merchants, these fantastic designs and products are not just for trade customers, they’re equally available to the general public looking to develop personal spaces themselves,” continues Nicola. “With our in-branch landscaping specialists, friendly and experienced team and free local delivery, anyone can pay a visit to their local MKM branch and get started on their next project, today.”

Most MKM branches across the nation have their own landscaping displays for budding landscapers to use as inspiration, with landscaping specialists also on hand to help identify hidden opportunities and discuss project ideas. And, with every branch across the U.K, offering free local delivery, it’s never been easier to finalise that personalised garden or outdoor space.

To find out more about landscaping opportunities, download the new brochure, or contact your local MKM branch, visit mkmbs.co.uk

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New purchase for NJ Pacey Landscaping

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New purchase for NJ Pacey Landscaping: NJ Pacey Landscaping Ltd of Crowland near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, has purchased a Becx HS131HR hedge cutting head and WLA60 loader arm combination from UK importer, Fentons of Bourne. The new equipment will be mounted on an Avant 635 tool carrier to provide Pacey’s with a compact, highly manoeuvrable unit for their grounds maintenance activities.

Adam Quant, a director of the 35-year-old family-run business says,

New purchase for NJ Pacey Landscaping

New purchase for NJ Pacey Landscaping

“I saw the Avant and Becx combination a couple of years ago and was impressed with its capabilities. Fentons have been a trusted business partner for many years and have supplied two of the three Avants that we have operated on our fleet.

“We have a small staff of eight, so any mechanised solution is welcome. We would normally use flails for our hedge work or resort to hand cutting where presentation is paramount. The flail heads tend to leave a very rough finish, but this Becx HS131 has a very good cutting and mulching action, leaving a very acceptable finish, so it’s ideal for prestige contracts that demand high level of presentation. The mounting arm can be extended by 60 cm and tilted by 105 degrees providing the manoeuvrability to trim a wide range of hedges.”

N J Pacey Landscaping was founded in 1987 by Norman Pacey and in 1999 became a limited company. Operating across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Leicestershire and Norfolk, they provide landscaping, groundscare and arboricultural services to domestic and commercial customers.  In 2011 Norman’s daughter Rebecca and son-in-law Adam, a qualified arboriculturalist, joined the company.

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EVO 165DT keeps S P Tree & Landscaping on track

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EVO 165DT keeps S P Tree & Landscaping on track: Wiltshire based S P Tree & Landscaping have recently taken delivery of a brand-new EVO 165DT woodchipper from GreenMech, to keep pace with growing demand from commercial customers.

After running a GreenMech SAFE-Trak unit for several years, Owner Steven Parker decided to invest in the 6” EVO 165DT to benefit from increased processing power – on par with the performance of their existing 8” road-tow machine!

EVO 165DT keeps S P Tree & Landscaping on track

EVO 165DT keeps S P Tree & Landscaping on track

With a client base ranging from domestic customers to commercial outfits, parish councils and building firms, S P Tree & Landscaping often require a tracked chipper for speed and ease of access. Steven explained, “I looked around at the tracked offerings from various manufacturers and was almost ready to commit to another brand when Ashley Stevens of GA Groundcare Ltd demoed the EVO 165DT for us. I was really impressed by the brute strength and performance of it, which, combined with the after-sales support we’ve always had from GA Groundcare Ltd, sealed the deal.”

The addition of twin-drive horizontally extending tracks makes the EVO 165DT the perfect ‘go-anywhere’ woodchipper. The track system provides ground clearance of 194mm and a tracking speed of 3.2kph to provide the operator with optimal manoeuvrability and stability when working on uneven ground. As with the other models in the GreenMech EVO series, the 165DT features a wide infeed chute, twin horizontal feed rollers and a heavy-duty flywheel which delivers unparalleled processing power for a machine in its category.

“The work that’s gone into the new EVO range is evident” Steven explains. “A lot of thought around the design and the accessibility of all the controls has made the EVO 165DT incredibly user-friendly – all of my team love using it. The position of the infeed controls in particular make a huge difference, and the ability to reverse bulky material out is great. Compared to our SAFE-Trak, it’s also smaller and lighter to navigate when on site.”

He adds, “Since we took delivery of this machine in September 2021, it’s processed everything we’ve needed it to and performance-wise, it’s been keeping up with our 8” woodchipper which is seriously impressive.”

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