CONTENTS
CONTENTS ISSUE 81
THIS ISSUES MAIN FEATURES
Groundsfest Preview | 4-27
Landscaping Services | 80- 91
Green & Blue Infrastructure | 48-59
Editor’ s Choice
4- eWeeding: Innovation for a sustainable future in weed management.
Groundsfest Preview 6- Groundsfest 2026: Where the landscaping industry comes together.
10- AS-Motor Electric: Now also available with the Stihl Powerhead.
14- Helping turf recover: SISIS return to Groundfest 2026 with practical advice and proven solutions.
16- Built to take the knock: Understanding IK ratings in outdoor lighting.
18- TP Wood Chippers to unveil all-new TP216 and TP206 ranges.
24- Segway Navimow transforms lawncare and maintenance at restored Hampshire Mill.
Tools, Plant & Equipment 30- Carlstar & Tyre-Line: Groundcare tyres for every application.
32- Stihl introduces high performance, low-weight chainsaw for professional forest thinning and maintenance tasks.
Groundskeeping
34- Automated robotic technology at the heart of Belfry preparations for 2026 Husqvarna British Masters.
36- One machine. More possibilities: the evolution of FlailDek.
Concrete & Stonework 38- Ballustrades for period style.
40- Aesthetics meets affordability: Bradstone unveils a new slate driveway solution.
42-’ State-of-the-Art’ in Paving Jointing Mortar.
44- Extending architecture beyond the house.
46- What causes iron breakout- and how to treat it.
Green & Blue Infrastructure 50- Form follows nature in Copenhagen’ s new climate park.
52- Origin Green-Tech’ s Treeparker ® aids biodiversity and water management of York’ s first net-zero housing development.
56- A year of the 5mm requirement.
58- Delivering sustainable surface water management in a compact setting.
Garden Design 62- Creating the perfect pool for lifestyle leisure.
64- The introduction of the Osmo Tinting System.
68- The ultimate guide to patio furniture care.
74- Seating for public spaces.
Decking 76- The new luxury in home design?
78- Wallbarn paves the way to successful suspended decking.
Landscaping Services
80- UK Turf industry at‘ defining moment’ as drought and rising costs put future supply at risk.
88- The 50th Bali Awards: Be part of Landscaping history.
90- Spatex 2027: Explore the water leisure landscape.
Sports & Play 92- A chronological spatial journey.
96- Pioneering manufacturer of the world’ s first wheelchair-accessible play roundabout secure leading accreditation.
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