Digby Stone
New product ranges
Digby Stone has launched a host of new products for 2020 including Stonerock — a brand new large porcelain collection which consists of five stylish colours, from popular warm rust tones and sandy offerings to the more unusual delicate white. With a surface texture that mirrors that of natural stone, the range is said to be suitable for both modern and traditional properties.
Joining the firm’s popular Evolution Stone collection is an innovative Granite-look addition. Available in two colour options — Ice and Dusk — Evolution Granite takes natural granite colours and combines them with the outstanding technical properties of porcelain paving. Evolution Ice, for example, mimics a granite textured surface in a “refreshing light grey tone” and the supplier notes that “2019 was plagued with grey granite supply issues for much of the industry, so a manufactured product that offers the same flamed-feel texture of natural granite provides a solution.”
The business has also added to its cladding ranges, designed to create solutions for covering unsightly walls or creating features both inside and outside the home. The Forest Glen Sandstone Cladding, for instance, features the same colour palette as its best-selling paving of the same name whilst Natura Cladding connects smaller pieces of porcelain tile and — inspired by the surface structure and colours of natural stone — is available in four different tones.
The company has also added to its porcelain walling collection, whilst its Universal Slurry Primer Pro
— created to aid customers in the laying process for porcelain, natural stone, concrete flags and more — continues to be in demand.
For full details of the Digby Stone range, see its 202021 Landscaping Collection brochure by visiting: https://digbystone-m8f2inbvsoqo.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-Brochure-web-4.pdf
Tobermore
Artro linear paving
Described by the manufacturer as an innovative plank paving range inspired by the “intimate scale of traditional European clay pavers”, Tobermore’s new Artro collection features the ability to adapt its look depending on the colour, laying pattern or jointing material used.
Suitable for the creation of contemporary and traditional schemes alike, Artro is available in seven vibrant colours — four cool tones and three warm tones — whilst its advanced PrimeTop surface is said to ensure it retains its original appearance for longer.
80mm deep and trafficable, the paver has been designed to cope with the demands of light and commercial vehicle overrun to make it a suitable solution for commercial, public realm and residential schemes.
David Henderson, Tobermore’s MD, said: “Modern plank-style paving has been up and coming on the landscaping scene in recent years, but we take this trend to the next level with the launch of Artro to provide a world of possibilities for landscape designers.”
For full details on the new Artro range, visit: https://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/block-paving/artro/
British Sugar TOPSOIL
SubSoil
Recognising a latent demand in the landscaping and construction sectors for good quality subsoil, British Sugar TOPSOIL has launched two new products to complement the company’s Landscape20 topsoil and HortLoam planting soil.
General Purpose SubSoil is BS8601:2013 (Table 1 Multipurpose subsoil) compliant and when used in conjunction with the two topsoils, its single grain, stone-free structure of largely medium sand (0.25-0.50mm) and low organic matter content are said to make it suitable as a subsoil for general landscaping purposes, such as planting trees and shrubs, and the turfing or seeding of amenity grass.
Free-Draining SubSoil, meanwhile, has a slightly higher total sand content (95%) and is designed to be used for more demanding schemes where a free-draining subsoil is essential, such as tree pits, lawns and sports pitches.
For more information, visit: https://www.bstopsoil.co.uk/product-range/subsoil
Forest Garden
Fencing ranges
The manufacturer of timber garden products has said that it is prepared for an unprecedented peak in demand for replacement fencing following the storms that blighted many parts of the country with winds approaching 100 mph. The manufacturer can hold up to 400,000 panels in stock and, if needed, can produce up to 50,000 fence panels each week with CEO Guy Grainger commenting: “We always face large increases in demand from retailers for replacement panels following winter gales and have been building stocks in readiness.”
The business has also commented on a recent national survey of 100 independent estate agents that stated that the single most important garden feature to help secure a speedy and profitable house sale is a well-maintained fence, which offers privacy and security.
Lynsey Grinnell, Head of Marketing, said: “Each year sales of fence panels increases and, as modern gardens become smaller in new-build developments, the demand for security and privacy increases.
“The whole fencing market is changing. There is an increasing demand for unfussy horizontal linear designs as opposed to the rustic look. Regardless of the size of the garden, British homeowners are very anxious to clearly mark out the boundaries of their land and the garden fence is an attractive and relatively maintenance-free way of achieving this.”
Forest Garden also sells a Decibel Noise Reduction Panel, which will reduce noise by up to 30dB. This award-winning innovation helps cut down irritating and intrusive noises such that generated by road traffic, garden machinery and inconsiderate neighbours.
For more information on Forest Garden’s fencing range, go to: https://www.forestgarden.co.uk/product-categories/features-structures/
Deco-Pak
15 year anniversary
Whilst predominantly serving the garden centre and DIY markets with a product range that includes garden decor, insect hotels, birdhouses and feeders, Deco-Pak also supplies landscaping and decorative aggregates via the merchant channel and the business celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2020.
The award-winning West Yorkshire-based firm’s Marketing Director, Craig Hall, said: “Reaching 15 years in business is a big achievement but looking back over the company’s history makes you realise just how far we’ve come. Deco-Pak has become one of the industry’s leading garden businesses and we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and our work.
“Over the past 15 years, we’ve worked with hundreds of retailers on both large and small contracts and have built a strong reputation. This year is an exciting time for us as we’re expanding into new areas and we’re growing from strength to strength. We’re proud of our past and we’re also looking forward to our future.”
For more information on Deco-Pak’s product range, go to: www.deco-pak.co.uk
