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Strong Turnout for Green-tech’s First Urban Landscaping Event

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Strong Turnout for Green-tech’s First Urban Landscaping Event: Green-tech has successfully completed its first roadshow in Ireland, bringing together 36 industry professionals in Dublin for a focused discussion on designing climate-resilient cities.

Held at Croke Park, the event welcomed attendees from across the landscaping, planning and environmental sectors. The roadshow marked a significant step in extending Green-tech Specifier’s expertise into Ireland, while strengthening collaboration across the wider Origin Enterprises group.

Strong Turnout for Green-tech’s First Urban Landscaping Event

Strong Turnout for Green-tech’s First Urban Landscaping Event

The event, titled Designing Cities for Climate Resilience – Where Do We Start, focused on practical, climate-positive urban design. The agenda explored how Blue-Green infrastructure, wildflowers, and nature-based solutions can be implemented to create more sustainable, resilient urban environments.

A highlight of the day was the strong sense of collaboration, with Aebhín Cawley, Founder and Managing Director of Scott Cawley, joining Green-tech on stage. Aebhín’s presentation was particularly well received, reinforcing the value of cross-business knowledge sharing within Origin Enterprises.

The speaker line-up also included Dusty Gedge. Dusty, a consultant with the Green Infrastructure Consultancy (GIC) and leading authority on green roofs, shared his insights on delivering practical, ecologically rich solutions in cities, including the implementation of green roofs and nature-based systems. His session sparked lively discussion and reinforced the importance of combining design, policy, and technical expertise to create resilient, biodiverse urban spaces.

Georgia Gilbert and Seraya Sigsworth delivered incisive sessions on behalf of Green-tech, with Georgia Gilbert commenting, “It was fantastic to be part of Green-tech’s first Ireland roadshow and to see such strong engagement from attendees. There is a real appetite for integrating biodiversity into urban design, and wildflowers have a crucial role to play in creating spaces that are not only resilient but also visually and ecologically rich.”

Seraya Sigsworth added, “The conversations throughout the day showed how important it is to take a joined-up approach to climate resilience. Blue-Green infrastructure is no longer a future concept, it is something we need to be implementing now. It was great to share practical insights and hear directly from professionals facing these challenges on the ground.”

The event concluded with a Q&A panel session, where all speakers came together to answer questions and discuss real-world challenges. This open forum encouraged meaningful dialogue and provided attendees with valuable, actionable takeaways.

With positive feedback across the board and strong engagement throughout, the roadshow represents a successful first step in a series of similar events for knowledge sharing and industry collaboration.

Green-tech now looks forward to building on this momentum, continuing to support Irish specifiers, designers, and contractors with innovative solutions that drive sustainable urban development.

To find out more about Green-tech Specifier and access guidance on climate-resilient urban design, visit www.gtspecifier.co.uk

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Green-tech’s new Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance brochure

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Green-tech’s new Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance brochure: Green-tech, the UK’s leading landscaping and grounds maintenance supplier, has launched a new 50-page seasonal brochure packed with essential products and trusted solutions for summer maintenance.

The brochure can be downloaded from the Green-tech website (www.green-tech.co.uk), or you can request a printed copy by emailing marketing@green-tech.co.uk.

Green-tech's new Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance brochure

Green-tech’s new Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance brochure

Tailored for landscape contractors, grounds maintenance teams, estate managers, and local authorities, it brings together Green-tech’s most popular and effective products to help maintain green spaces during the demanding summer months.

The brochure includes a wide choice of professional grass seed and wildflower seed mixes suited to a range of applications, from high-wear school pitches to biodiversity-rich verges and open spaces. It also features fertilisers, weed control products, pesticides, barks, composts, soil improvers, and weed suppressant fabrics; all supported by technical advice from Green-tech’s experienced team.

To support year-round maintenance, the brochure showcases hard surface cleaners, application equipment, reinforcement products for grass and turf areas, and a comprehensive range of edging systems and landscaping tools.

Green-tech’s Sales Director, Richard Gill, comments, “Our new brochure is designed to simplify summer maintenance planning. Whether you’re maintaining school grounds, public parks, commercial or domestic landscapes, you’ll find proven products that work. Green-tech holds high stock levels and delivers quickly to give landscape professionals the products they need when needed, from one supplier.”

Green-tech is recognised as the go-to supplier for the UK landscaping industry, offering over 5,000 products and an unrivalled level of service and technical support. Working across landscaping, forestry, construction, and amenity management sectors, the company champions product innovation and sustainability.

In 2025, Green-tech was proudly named Pro Landscaper’s Service and Supplier Company of the Year, acknowledging its commitment to customer excellence and its leading role in supporting the success of the UK landscaping sector.

To view the brochure or explore the full product range, visit: www.green-tech.co.uk

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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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