When Jake Hobson joined Architectural Plants around the turn of the century, his oriental gardening experience was quickly put to use. The idea of growing their own ‘Niwaki’ - rather than continuing to import from Japan - was highly appealing.

‘Niwaki’ is Japanese for ‘garden tree’, this lead to the Phillyrea latifolia as the perfect choice of tree to be ‘Niwaki’d’. They made that decision in about 1998 and have stuck with it ever since. Not only is it shapely in the extreme, but tough as old boots to the point of being impregnable.

They selected their finest Phillyrea Niwaki, field grown by Jake Hobson himself. Bask under its glory at their stand.

 

PorcelQuick aims to save you time and money when installing external
porcelain tiles. No need for a time consuming solid base or messy wet bed – the patent-pending Adpeds help you save up to 80% in materials and reduce the carbon footprint of the project. The Adpeds, which need to be filled with sand and cement, are made from strong polystyrene and can easily be snapped to fit edges and corners. A contemporary patio can be installed and grouted within one day. Stainless steel trims are available for quick finishing for edges and the system is backed by a 25 year guarantee.

 

External 20 is the ideal solution for exterior paving; intended for large-scale commercial and landscape projects. The 20mm thick porcelain slabs can be installed traditionally with screed, placed onto adjustable pedestals, or alternatively dry-laid directly onto grass, sand or gravel. The external system is waterproof, frost-proof, removable and reusable; making it a sustainable choice of surface. It is easy to install and has dimensions to guarantee the longevity demanded by the diverse requirements of outdoor paving.

Harrod Horticultural Metal Raised Beds successfully combine technical
innovation and a contemporary look, creating a stunning range of raised beds which really are built to last. The planters are powder coated for a stylish weather-proof finish and are available in a range of sizes from 0.6m to 2.4m and 3 heights.

They are designed and manufactured in the UK by their award winning design team. They have double folded plank construction for strength and prevent bowing and come with a 10 year structural guarantee. They are also powder coated inside and out using their unique 7 stage, state of the art, high temperature powder coating process, and have bolt together construction with stainless steel fixings.

VersiWall™ is an extremely versatile, easy-to-install, low maintenance modular vertical green wall system, which offers a cost-effective and practical solution to turn monotonous walls into aesthetically pleasing and beneficial living plant walls.

At the heart of this professional system is the planting tray which can be
mounted in a variety of ways (plastic panels, weld mesh or steel rods) to suit project requirements and provide creative planting possibilities.

Key advantages include: modular design, curved walls, multiple mounting options, flexible tray spacing, secure anchorage, 1.8l planter capacity, efficient irrigation, easy installation, simple maintenance, strong and durable plus fire resistant version available.

A massive block supported by sharp angles-particularly this contrast has
astonishing effect in the public space. The Blocq range also includes trapezoidal single seater stools.

Dual-coloured powder coating of the steel frame is the latest unique feature, offered in six colour combinations. The backed models can be fitted with a durable steel table to place a drink, a laptop or a book. The contrast colour of the table also brings a vibrant accent. The USB charging slot will be very handy when you want to spend more time outdoors. The integrated LED lighting comes to the fore in the evening.

The Giulia sun lounger and table, just as all their products, were made from top quality materials. The combination of steel with oak wood makes their furniture extremely sublime.

Carbon steel frame is galvanized and powder painted on the customer’s choice from the RAL colour palette and is available in 9 colours.

The wood used in these series of their furniture is specially selected oak wood. To provide the best protection against weather conditions, wood is pressure-treated with specialised paints available in 6 colours.

They are an excellent choice for urban spaces, private gardens, and green areas around hotels and restaurants.

WaterWood stands for ecological and highly durably hardwood harvested from the Brokopondo-Reservoir in Suriname.

When the reservoir was created, due to the construction of a power plant, the forest in the valley was inundated. Hundreds of thousands trees died, but were also naturally impregnated by the fresh water.

Now, 60 years later, the trees are felled and serve as the ideal material for
European terraces. WaterWood offers three highly resistant wood species perfectly suited for outdoor decking.

So far, hundreds of thousands square meters of WaterWood terraces have been built in Europe - with more yet to come.