Enviromat Sedum Matting

Green roofs for water and biodiversity

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 12:06:00 Europe/London

22nd May is International Day for Biological Diversity. The theme for 2013 is Water and Biodiversity. Green roofs are an aid to water management and to biodiversity because they integrate architecture with nature, recreating the natural water cycle and helping to ensure that human activity supports natural infrastructure

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Posted in Benefits By Angela Lambert

New Turfland & Q Lawns Product Guide

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 17:47:48 Europe/London

Turfland and Q Lawns have produced a new comprehensive 36 page Product Guide.

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Posted in News By Tim Button

Edging a pond with sedum mat

Monday, 20 May 2013 10:08:11 Europe/London

Sedum matting is a great way to disguise the edge of a pond and make it look as though it's always been there.

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Posted in Garden Design By Angela Lambert

Plants for green roofs

Tuesday, 14 May 2013 16:36:29 Europe/London

Angela Lambert from Enviromat looks at different plant groups and discusses why they may or may not do well on green roofs.

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Posted in Green Roof Design By Angela Lambert

Sedum mat in Stevenage

Monday, 13 May 2013 09:50:27 Europe/London

Enviromat sedum matting will feature in a low maintenance show garden at the Letchworth Food Festival and on Stevenage day.

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Posted in Garden Design By Angela Lambert

Sedum roof construction

Friday, 10 May 2013 10:29:56 Europe/London

A sedum green roof is made up of three or four layers of specially engineered but easily installed materials. Find out more and download a free green roof installation guide.

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Posted in Green roof installation By Angela Lambert

Feeding your green roof

Thursday, 9 May 2013 10:26:10 Europe/London

Why you need to feed your green roof and what fertiliser is best.

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Posted in green roof care By Angela Lambert

White flowers on green roofs

Wednesday, 8 May 2013 08:54:52 Europe/London

Meadow Saxifrage has a delicate appearance but is tough enough to live on an extensive green roof.

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Posted in About Q Lawns By Angela Lambert

What does a green roof cost?

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 10:42:01 Europe/London

There are so many benefits to green roofing that everybody wants one.  But what will it cost to put a green roof on to a garden building?

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Posted in Green Roof Design By Angela Lambert

Sedum matting price drop

Friday, 26 April 2013 11:51:54 Europe/London

Enviromat have been able to reduce the cost of their UK grown sedum matting as green roofing becomes more popular.

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Posted in News By Angela Lambert

Enviromat aims to reduce carbon footprint

Thursday, 18 April 2013 10:47:20 Europe/London

The Norfolk growers of Enviromat sedum matting are reducing their carbon footprint be using fuel efficient delivery vehicles

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Posted in News By Angela Lambert

When to water a sedum roof

Tuesday, 16 April 2013 10:27:28 Europe/London

A properly installed sedum roof needs very little, if any, watering.   Here are some guidelines on irrigating your roof from the growers of Enviromat sedum matting

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Posted in green roof care By Angela Lambert

When to make your green roof

Tuesday, 9 April 2013 10:52:32 Europe/London

What is the best time of year to install a living green roof?  Robert Allen from Enviromat has the answers.

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Posted in Green roof installation By Angela Lambert

What does a green roof weigh?

Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:16:40 Europe/London

Short blog post answering the frequently asked question "how heavy is a green roof?"

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Posted in Green Roof Design By Angela Lambert

Sedum pictures

Tuesday, 26 March 2013 09:40:19 Europe/London

Some pictures of Enviromat sedum matting to cheer you up on a dull day

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Posted in all about plants By Angela Lambert

Green roofs and wildlife corridors

Saturday, 9 March 2013 12:25:45 Europe/London

bee on sedum flowerAdding a green roof to a garden building can create a valuable resource for wildlife looking for a resting place or a source of food.   In this blog article, Angela Lambert examines the value of green roofs for wildlife corridors

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Posted in Benefits By Angela Lambert

Sedum matting is Perfect for Pollinators

Thursday, 21 February 2013 18:12:31 Europe/London

Enviromat sedum matting has been approved by the Royal Horticultural Society as part of their Perfect for Pollinators scheme.

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Posted in News By Angela Lambert

how to make a flat green roof

Wednesday, 6 February 2013 09:30:47 Europe/London

Installing a living green roof is a good way to help prevent local flooding because up to 80% of the rainwater that falls onto a living roof will be absorbed.  Kevin Docherty gives us an illustrated guide to creating a living green roof using Enviromat sedum matting.

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Posted in Green Roof Design By Angela Lambert

How to "green" a pitched roof

Monday, 4 February 2013 19:08:36 Europe/London

A simple to follow, step by step guide to putting a living green roof on to a garden building with a pitched roof.

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Posted in Green Roof Design By Angela Lambert

It’s Go for Green Roofs

Monday, 4 February 2013 09:47:37 Europe/London

Thinking of buying a new shed, summerhouse or garden office this year?  Why not put a living roof on it?  Kevin Docherty from Enviromat talks about  the joys of having a green roof shed

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Posted in Green Roof Design By Angela Lambert

Ethical and sustainable landscaping

Wednesday, 16 January 2013 15:56:16 Europe/London

Find out how green roofs and wildflower meadows offer long-term benefits to the Environment at the APL event on 6th March 2013

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Posted in Green Roof Design By Angela Lambert

Enviromat and Survival of the Fittest

Wednesday, 19 September 2012 12:24:54 Europe/London

Mark Gurney and Kevin Harden from Q Lawns will be showcasing Enviromat sedum matting and Meadowmat wild flower mat at Palmstead Nurseries' workshop "Survival of the Fittest" on 27th September in Ashford, Kent

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Posted in News By Angela Lambert

Sedum features at Tatton for New Charter

Wednesday, 22 August 2012 14:46:42 Europe/London

New Charter landscapes show off their landscaping capabilities at the Tatton Flower Show 2012.

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Posted in Green Roof Design By Angela MacKay

Bath House at Ormskirk Enviromat Roof

Wednesday, 22 August 2012 13:51:18 Europe/London

The restoration man paid a visit to the Bath House in Ormskirk to see the finishing touches, including the newly installed sedum roof from Turfland / Q Lawns.

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Posted in News By Angela MacKay

Enviromat Sedum Mat at Southport Flower Show

Tuesday, 21 August 2012 14:04:11 Europe/London

Lovania nurseries use enviromat sedum mat in garden display at the Southport Flower Show.

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Posted in Green Roof Design By Angela MacKay

Enviromat and MeadowMat "make a splash" at Tatton

Tuesday, 21 August 2012 12:15:32 Europe/London

Two of Turfland / Q Lawn products featured on prize winning garden at Tatton Flower Show.

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Posted in Green Roof Design By Angela MacKay

When to feed sedum roofs

Friday, 3 August 2012 17:34:37 Europe/London

green roof on playhouseAfter all the rain we’ve had this spring and summer, green roofs should be looking wonderfully green and verdant at the moment.  But what if they’re not? What could be the matter?

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Posted in Lawn Aftercare By Angela Lambert