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04/05/2012
Terram - Protecting Green Spaces
Keeping our green and pleasant land just that, is proving to be an increasing challenge for British gardeners and landscapers, especially in light of the hosepipe ban imposed by seven UK water suppliers this week effecting over 20 million homes and businesses.
Our parks and green spaces are under threat following one of the driest two-year periods on record, and this year brings increased pressure to the industry in the form of the Olympic Games where the eyes of the world will be upon us expecting an English Country Garden in full bloom.
Although hosepipe ban concessions have been made for specific Olympic venues, the challenge is on especially in tourism locations to maintain the appearance of green spaces, and landscapers are increasingly looking to new technologies designed to retain water and boost the longevity of grassed areas.
The Terram product portfolio offers landscapers and professional gardeners a number of solutions which assist in retaining much needed moisture for grassed surfaces.
Turf Carpet™ is a mature ‘soil-less’ grass growing in a biodegradable felt especially designed to retain moisture, give strength and flexibility. The felt itself is made from recycled British textiles, and acts as barrier to weeds as well as retaining water to promote establishment.
Suitable for temporary or permanent use in landscape architecture, grass flooring, green roofs and exhibitions, Turf Carpet™ can be rolled out for an instant green effect with minimal mess. It can also be used with a number of different grass types including hardwearing, drought tolerant, fine lawn, low maintenance, and wildflower and can be grown to order.
Good irrigation is a vital element of any landscaping project, porous pavers offer excellent drainage options and in drought conditions can help support water retention. BodPave 85 pavers unique interlocking cellular structure can be filled with soil and seed to create a natural grass surface, the cells retain water to help promote growth.
BodPave 85 is manufactured from 100% polymer and is suitable for both grassed and gravel retention, as well as SUDS source control applications.
For further information visit www.terram.com or call 01621 874 200
Our parks and green spaces are under threat following one of the driest two-year periods on record, and this year brings increased pressure to the industry in the form of the Olympic Games where the eyes of the world will be upon us expecting an English Country Garden in full bloom.
Although hosepipe ban concessions have been made for specific Olympic venues, the challenge is on especially in tourism locations to maintain the appearance of green spaces, and landscapers are increasingly looking to new technologies designed to retain water and boost the longevity of grassed areas.
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The Terram product portfolio offers landscapers and professional gardeners a number of solutions which assist in retaining much needed moisture for grassed surfaces.
Turf Carpet™ is a mature ‘soil-less’ grass growing in a biodegradable felt especially designed to retain moisture, give strength and flexibility. The felt itself is made from recycled British textiles, and acts as barrier to weeds as well as retaining water to promote establishment.
Suitable for temporary or permanent use in landscape architecture, grass flooring, green roofs and exhibitions, Turf Carpet™ can be rolled out for an instant green effect with minimal mess. It can also be used with a number of different grass types including hardwearing, drought tolerant, fine lawn, low maintenance, and wildflower and can be grown to order.
Good irrigation is a vital element of any landscaping project, porous pavers offer excellent drainage options and in drought conditions can help support water retention. BodPave 85 pavers unique interlocking cellular structure can be filled with soil and seed to create a natural grass surface, the cells retain water to help promote growth.
BodPave 85 is manufactured from 100% polymer and is suitable for both grassed and gravel retention, as well as SUDS source control applications.
For further information visit www.terram.com or call 01621 874 200
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