http://www.enviromat.co.uk Enviromat News and Updates Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=14 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Enviromat sedum matting will be on show at the Garden Expo show to be held on 29th and 30th June 2010 at Stoneleigh.  Garden Expo is a new trade show where landscape professionals can meet with suppliers and explore new ideas for outdoor design.   “Enviromat proved popular at Glee last year” said Angela Lambert, Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator “ we had a great deal of interest from landscapers and building manufacturers who want to know more about using sedum matting for green roofing and who were interested in attending our training days. We’re looking forward to meeting old friends and new faces who understand just how important green roofing is for wildlife habitat, for flood prevention and in the war against global warming” she adds.   Also on show at Garden Expo will be the recently re-branded Q Lawns turf and a new mystery product which is still under development – watch this space for more information Enviromat article from http://www.enviromat.co.uk. http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=14 http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=13 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Research by the Michigan State University in East Lansing USA has measured the amount of carbon absorbed by sedum roofs and found that over time, a green roof can lower your carbon footprint.   Kristin Getter and his colleagues carried out the research and found that a sedum roof will absorb up to 375 grams of carbon per square metre over the two years of their study.  Carbon is stored in the plants’ leaves and roots and in the growing medium.   Getter has calculated that if a medium sized city with around a million inhabitants – roughly the size of Birmingham, were to switch to green roofs, it would remove as much carbon from the atmosphere as taking 10,000 SUV’s and trucks off the road for a year. Enviromat article from http://www.enviromat.co.uk. http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=13 http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=12 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations to Ian Rochead who used Enviromat sedum matting to create a living green wall in his show garden and won a Silver Gilt medal at Hampton Court flower show Ians garden was entitled Urbanise and made fabulous use of a small space by incorporating a raised deck with a green wall to disguise the storage area beneath it.  The walls of the storage area were clad in Enviromat to maximise the number of plants that could be fitted into the garden.  Embedded into the green wall was a water feature bringing movement and sound to the garden. Ian chose to use Enviromat for his green wall because it is grown on to a superstrong backing with nylon loops for extra strength.  Ian was also attracted to its texture and its long flowering season. However, creating a green wall from sedum matting is not as simple as Ian has made it look, it requires a lot of thought and planning.  Angela Lambert from Enviromat explains; "sedum plants are reknowned for their drought tolerance but they do still need a water supply of some sort.  If the soil is too dry they cannot survive long term and if it's too wet they will drown.  On a steep slope or a vertical wall its important to get the irrigation just right" To find out how Ian Rochead built his green wall, visit his web site at www.ianrochead.co.uk Enviromat article from http://www.enviromat.co.uk. http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=12 http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=11 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Urbanise is a garden designed for a young couple who have recently moved from rural surroundings into a more urban lifestyle.  The garden features soft, subtle summer flowering, low maintenance planting and a relaxing al-fresco eating area.  Central to the garden is a raised deck area with Enviromat Sedum Matting installed around it to conceal the tool-storage area beneath the deck and to connect the raised area with the surrounding planting. The garden also features movement and sound with three cascading waterfalls to crete a focal point and distract from the bustle and noise of the city.  Mature trees provide height, seclusion and dappled shade whilst clever use of shrubs and perennials give the impression of being in a rural setting.  "Urbanise" shows how a well designed garden can be beautiful, functional and low maintenance yet still contain plenty of the the green plants that are so important for our wellbeing and for the environment. To find out more about the Urbanise and about its designer, Ian Rochead (who, incidently is only 23 and was one of the youngest independent gardeners to win Silver at Chelsea in 2006) please visit his web site at www.ianrochead.co.uk. Enviromat article from http://www.enviromat.co.uk. http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=11 http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=10 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Angela Lambert from Enviromat will be on hand to show visitors how to install Enviromat sedum matting build on to a shed, summerhouse, garage, or even bird-table roof in order to create a penthouse for wildlife that is lovely to look at. Sedum matting also makes great ground cover.  It has a long flowering period but doesn't need trimming, staking, deadheading or mulching and although it isn't at all hardwearing, it's ideal for tidying up difficult to manage areas - banks etc and it does a great job of disguising man-hole covers. Aylett Nurseries have a permanent sedum roof in their outdoor display area and are happy to advise on any aspect of installing and caring for sedum matting. Find the Garden Centre beside the east-bound carriageway of the A414 near London Colney Enviromat article from http://www.enviromat.co.uk. http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=10 http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=9 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Enviromat Sedum Matting is the ideal material for creating a simple living green roof quickly and easily.  However, as with any DIY project, the secret of success lies in the planning and preparation.  Q Lawns have created a FREE CD-ROM with all the facts, figures and useful advice that you need to ensure that your green roofing project is a success. The CD ROM covers such issues as load-bearing capacity, drainage, aspect and build-up as well as health and safety considerations.  It's ideal for anyone thinking of putting a sedum roof on to an existing building or it can be used by retailers and shed manufacturers for in-house training. To order your copy in advance, either visit us at the Glee show at the NEC between 21st and 23rd September or contact Angela on 01842 828266 or sales@enviromat.co.uk. Enviromat article from http://www.enviromat.co.uk. http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=9 http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=8 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Green roofing on garden buildings sems to be becoming more and more popular as people are opting to use sheds, summerhouses or log cabins to extend their living space without moving home or putting up a pricey extension.  Angela Lambert from Q Lawns/Enviromat reports that sales of Enviromat sedum matting have literally gone through the roof this year and, unlike other soft landscaping products, sales show no sign of slowing down.   Tuin is a new company who has a large range of attractively priced log cabins and garden buildings that have been designed with green roofing in mind.  The buildings don't need strengthening to cope with the weight of the plants and they already have suitable roof edgings.  The complete range can be viewed at www.tuin.co.uk The aesthetic and ecological benefits of a green roof are clear to see, but a living green roof will also help to insulate a building against heat and cold (cutting down fuel bills) and will protect the waterproofing against the effects of UV life - thus doubling the life of the roof.  Enviromat sedum matting is probably the quickest and easiest way to create a low maintenance green roof on a sturdy building - provided it's placed so the sedum plants will get plenty of sunshine during the day. Earlier this year, we launched an installation guide for simple green roofs.  It's available to download from this website or to collect from stand C11 in hall 4 at Glee, or, if you prefer you can e-mail Angela who will pop a copy in the post to you.  Look out for our more detailed guide to green roofing which will be available on CD ROM this autumn. Enviromat article from http://www.enviromat.co.uk. http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=8 http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=7 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Enviromat Sedum Matting featured in Toby Buckland's Ethical Garden at the Gardeners World Live Show 2008.  Not only was Toby's garden awarded a Gold Medal, it was crowned as Best in Show.  Toby Buckland's Ethical Garden was made entirely from recycled materials and featured Enviromat sedum matting as part of the planting on the roof of his greenhouse.  Toby also showcased Enviromat during his presentation in the main BBC theatre by demonstrating how to put a simple living roof on to a bird table. Enviromat also provided the crowning glory to the sleek modern lines of the Garden Studio buildt by David Pedley of Craven Woodcraft.  Craven Woodcraft is based in Sutton Coldfield in the midlands and has been supplying top quality wooden buildings to the trade and to the public for over 30 years.  For more information, visit www.craven-woodcraft.co.uk The next opportunity to see Enviromat "In the flesh" will be the Royal Norfolk Show which takes place just outside Norwich on the 25th and 26th June 2008.  Thaxters Wooden Buildings from Holt in Norfolk will be showcasing a living roof on a simple wooden storage chest. Enviromat article from http://www.enviromat.co.uk. http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=7 http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=3 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Avid fans of the Alan Titchmarsh show on ITV will have spotted our very own Enviromat clad bird table on the show on Friday 18th January. Celebrity gardener Joe Swift highlighted the benefits of what Alan described as an “eco-friendly” roof, pointing out that birds appreciate the sedum blanket for the insects that live in it and also for the dead flower heads, which they use for nesting material. An Enviromat roof on any scale, whether it be a bird table, a rabbit hutch or a summer house, has a wealth of environmental benefits. Not only is it attractive to birds and insects, Enviromat helps improve air quality by filtering out dust and transforming carbon dioxide into oxygen. A sedum roof will absorb up to 70% of rainwater – thus easing the strain on drainage systems and it will help to keep the building warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Learn more about the benefits of using Enviromat on a roof or download our simple installation guide. Enviromat article from http://www.enviromat.co.uk. http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=3 http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=6 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Q Lawns have published a step by step guide to creating a green roof using Enviromat Sedum Matting. This handy A4 sized guide lists the materials needed to bring life to flat and gently sloping roofs on sheds, home offices, bird tables, rabbit hutches, log stores or any other garden structure large or small. The instructions can also be adapted for using Enviromat on hard surfaces such as man-hole covers. Enviromat sedum matting is a simple way to bring colour and life to a garden. It consists of three, fully integrated layers: A geotextile with knitted loops which holds everything in place; a growing medium created from recycled building materials and specially formulated for growing sedum plants; and the vegetative layer – a random mixture of seven different low growing sedum species specially chosen for hardiness in challenging conditions. Enviromat Sedum Matting comes with 95% plant coverage and once established, needs very little maintenance making it ideal for use on roofs, banks and hard to reach areas of the garden. The installation guide and more details about Enviromat are available from Q Lawns, tel 01842 828266 or online at www.enviromat.co.uk. Enviromat article from http://www.enviromat.co.uk. http://www.enviromat.co.uk/news.php?article=6