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Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank

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Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank: Ermine Street Church Academy, located in the growing community of Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, required the reinstatement and stabilisation of a sloped bank within the school to blend seamlessly with the existing landscaping.

The Solution

Barnes Construction engaged Fordham Landscapes, based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, to carry out the project. Leveraging their longstanding partnership with leading landscape supplier Green-tech, Fordham Landscapes sourced gtCoir Matting, a robust and sustainable erosion control material, to address the site’s needs.

Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank

Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank

Green-tech provides innovative and sustainable solutions for a wide range of projects. With a comprehensive product range that includes tree planting materials, soils, and erosion control products, Green-tech supports landscape contractors, architects, and developers in creating environmentally friendly and long-lasting landscapes.

Products Used

After discussing the project requirements with the Green-tech sales team, it was decided that gtCoir Matting was the most appropriate product. Green-tech supplied four rolls, totalling 200m², for this project.

gtCoir Matting is a popular choice because it is eco-friendly, durable, and water-resistant. It also encourages re-vegetation by creating a stable growing surface. It is supplied in rolls and supports embankments and slopes where extensive ground stabilisation is needed. It is a heavy-duty, hand-twisted coir matting suitable for soil reinforcement and ground protection projects. The matting can be over-seeded with grass and/or wildflower seeds.

The Outcome

The installation of gtCoir Matting was a success. It effectively stabilised the bank while supporting the establishment of vegetation. Its eco-friendly design provided a sustainable and long-lasting solution.

Andi Elstone, Business Manager at Fordham Landscapes, comments, “Green-tech is always our first call for specialist landscape materials. Their prompt response, excellent product range, and fair pricing are the reasons we’ve worked with them for so many years. The gtCoir Matting provided an excellent solution for the bank stabilisation at Ermine Street Church Academy.”

Conclusion

Green-tech’s commitment to quality and innovation, combined with Fordham Landscapes expertise, ensured the successful completion of this project. GtCoir Matting stabilised the bank, enhanced the landscape, and contributed to a safe, sustainable environment for the school community. This project exemplifies how Green-tech supports contractors in delivering outstanding and environmentally responsible results.

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Green-tech Supply Planters and Irrigation

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Green-tech Supply Planters and Irrigation: The Connah’s Quay War Memorial, situated in Wales, serves as a poignant tribute to the residents of Connah’s Quay and Shotton who were killed or reported missing during the First and Second World Wars.

Flintshire County Council aimed to enhance this memorial site by creating a serene garden space that would provide an area for reflection and honour the memory of those who served.

The Solution

As part of the UK Government Shared Prosperity funding allotted to the Town Centre Investment Programme, Flintshire County Council undertook the project to rejuvenate the memorial’s surroundings. The initiative comprised ten projects aimed at improving urban spaces across Flintshire.

As such, the memorial garden at Connah’s Quay War Memorial was identified. Concurrently, the Interservice Committee approached the council for funding to clean the memorial and to add names of soldiers who had not been previously recognised.

Green-tech Supply Planters and Irrigation

Green-tech Supply Planters and Irrigation

This provided the council with the opportunity to consider creating a memorial garden that combines the names in the best way possible. It was decided to use planters around the cenotaph to create a space for reflection and year-round interest for the site. The species identified in the planters offer substantial biodiversity benefits to the area.

To achieve this, Flintshire County Council collaborated with EE Civils, based in Holywell, to install the bespoke planters and Mona Tank 24 irrigation systems and fill them with Green-tree topsoil, all supplied by Green-tech.

This collaborative effort sought to create a peaceful garden area using planters that would contribute to the site’s visual appeal and biodiversity. Additionally, the memorial garden would support community engagement, with plans for local schools to adopt and maintain some of the planters.

Products Used
Green-tech supplied:

  • 30 bespoke planters
  • 30 Mona Tank 24 Irrigation systems
  • 4 Bulk Bags of Green-tree Topsoil

Charlotte Wilcock, Project Development Officer at Flintshire County Council, advises, “Green-tech was selected as the range of planters on offer worked with our requirements and timescales. Our Green-tech advisor, James Renfrew, was supportive in advising and quoting for the required products and discussing the project and its requirements.

Flintshire County Council had previously used Green-tech for another project, and having been pleased with the results and services from that project, there was confidence that this would be repeated on this project.”

The bespoke planters were chosen to provide a specific aesthetic that appealed to the project’s stakeholders while ensuring durability for long-term use. The inclusion of the Mona irrigation system was recommended to facilitate the ongoing maintenance of the planters and enhance their growth and sustainability.

The 100% water-efficient, subterranean plant irrigation system acts as a reservoir to hold water and distribute it to the plant’s roots as and when required.

The Outcome

The transformation of the Connah’s Quay War Memorial into a beautiful garden space was well-received by the community. The planters, now filled with lush greenery, have drawn positive feedback from residents.

Ian Dunbar, Chair of the Interservice Committee, remarked, “We have had many good comments from the public regarding the planters filled with plants, and have a request from some schools to sponsor a planter and look after it, which is brilliant.”

Conclusion

The successful installation of the planters at Connah’s Quay War Memorial highlights the positive impact of collaborative efforts in community regeneration. Green-tech’s commitment to quality products ensured the delivery of a meaningful project that enhances the memorial site, supporting biodiversity and community involvement.

This project is a testament to how thoughtful landscaping can create serene spaces for reflection and remembrance.

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Green-tech supply materials for tree planting

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Green-tech supply materials for tree planting: Set in the vibrant town of Ipswich, Wolsey Grange is a growing community of newly built homes by Taylor Wimpey

As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan, a sustainable surface water drainage system (SuDS) was implemented, designed to reduce rates of stormwater run-off. An Attenuation basin will control water flow from the site into the existing watercourse. These sustainable drainage features will also create a range of water habitats for wildlife. A maintenance regime has been established to ensure the future performance of sustainable drainage features.

Green-tech supply materials for tree planting

Green-tech supply materials for tree planting

Attenuation basins are a common sight on most new build sites and allow for safe and contained storage for excess rain and stormwater as it allows for its release over time into the sewer system at a controlled rate. They remove much of the potential flooding risk caused by the inability of excess water to drain safely.

Cox Landscapes is the experienced landscape contractor on this large-scale project and has vast experience in the landscaping of attenuation basins.  They were responsible for the planting area outside of the attenuation basin which involved planting potted plants and bare root trees and protecting these by staking and installing Tubex tree shelters.

Green-tech is Cox Landscapes supplier for landscaping materials and supplied circa 500 stakes and Holdfast natural tree hessian ties for securing the stakes to the trees, as well as 60cm Tubex tree shelters. In Keeping with this biodiverse and sustainable project the Natural tree ties are made entirely of natural fibres and are fully biodegradable. Unlike other tree ties, a spacer is not required when using with Natural tree tie. You can form a spacer by using the tie itself.

15 rolls of Ecomatt weed control fabric were supplied and installed before being planted and finished off with decorative bark. The Ecomatt offers a great biodegradable tree weed control option that degrades over two growing seasons. It is manufactured in the UK, exclusively for Green-tech Ltd from 100% recycled materials: and is needle punched onto a film backing, to allow both air and water to pass through the layers.

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Green-tech supply bio retention soil for regeneration scheme

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Green-tech supply bio retention soil for regeneration scheme: Plymouth City Centre embarked on a transformative regeneration project to revitalise the key areas of Old Town Street and New George Street.

The £1.6 million contract aims to deliver significant visual and environmental improvements, including 25 new semi-mature trees, new islands of greenery, and a sustainable urban drainage system that includes three rain gardens with ornamental planting.

Green-tech supply bio retention soil for regeneration scheme

Green-tech supply bio retention soil for regeneration scheme

The scheme focused on enhancing the urban landscape, promoting sustainability, and mitigating flood risks through innovative solutions. YGS Landscapes was appointed as the Landscape Contractor as part of this initiative. They turned to Green-tech, a leading provider of landscaping materials, to supply 160 tonnes of Green-tree Bioretention Soil to create the three rain gardens.

This major public realm improvement project involved the removal of existing surfacing, street furniture, and soft landscaping and replacing them with new hard and soft landscaping, new street furniture, and lighting. It also required the removal of contaminated material, underground obstructions, pre-war historical city features, and old utility systems to integrate with modern amenities and drainage systems.

Green-tree Bioretention helped to address the project’s sustainability and drainage needs. Designed to facilitate rainwater absorption, filtration, and plant growth, this specialist soil played a central role in the creation of the rain gardens. The scheme plays an important role in the city’s flood management strategy and its Climate Emergency Action Plan as the three rain garden tanks are capable of holding back 75.5 cubic metres of storm water.

Sustainable Urban Drainage systems (SuDs) are designed to protect streets from flooding. On this occasion, it entailed creating large holes in the ground that were reinforced and layered with material to act like a giant plant pot to hold rainwater which will irrigate the new plants and trees.

Green-tree Bioretention Soil uses the highest quality sands and green composts to provide an efficient permeability rate to avoid waterlogging on the surface area while holding sufficient nutrient levels and organic matter to support the vegetation used. The soil’s composition ensures the successful establishment of vegetation and the effective management of stormwater runoff.

The incorporation of Bioretention soil in Plymouth’s city centre regeneration yielded multiple benefits. Beyond its functional role in stormwater management, the green infrastructure enhanced the area’s visual appeal. Importantly the project demonstrates Plymouth’s commitment to environmental stewardship and climate resilience.

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STIHL launches new portable power supply

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STIHL launches new portable power supply: STIHL has launched its first portable 230V power supply, providing professional users with a quiet, low maintenance and emission-free alternative to petrol-powered generators.

Weighing only 19.8kg and boasting a 3.6kW power output, the new PS 3000 offers a high power-to-weight ratio and is one of the most powerful portable power supply units in its weight class.

STIHL launches new portable power supply

STIHL launches new portable power supply

The PS 3000 can be used in a wide variety of applications from corded drills, site lighting, STIHL tools such as power washers and vacuums, as well as recharging STIHL batteries while out in the field. The high 2.1kWh energy content also ensures long working times for minimal disruption.

The new portable power supply produces a pure sine wave, meaning it generates the same electrical current produced by the grid, ensuring no difference in performance and that no electrical noise is generated. In addition, a boost mode function temporarily increases the power output by up to 250% for tools with high initial starting currents.

Designed to operate in the toughest conditions, the PS 3000 features a sturdy frame for high protection levels, multiple handles for carrying comfort, is protected from dust and can even be used in wet weather conditions.

For more information, please visit www.stihl.co.uk

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