Landscape & Urban Design Issue 33 2018 | Page 72

BOOSTING YOUR EGO Since its launch, EGO has truly established itself as a pioneer of outdoor power technology. With its 56V Arc Lithium battery, EGO has been going from strength to strength – making huge waves in the industry. products, never-seen-before in exhibition, so make sure you come the EU market. It will also allow down and visit our stand! people to view products and The ground-breaking brand will accessories that are included in the be exhibiting at leading turf commercial range, such as battery management event, SALTEX in “It will also give visitors the chance to ask any question they may have about our extensive offering and Birmingham, from 31st October backpacks. to 1stNovember, aiming to show Steve Roskell, Marketing Director can shape their lives, and their EMEA at EGO, is looking forward businesses.” grounds care volunteers and professionals how you can get the how cordless outdoor power tools to the event: “This will be our 4th power of petrol, minus the petrol. time at SALTEX and we’re making EGO will be giving SALTEX visitors the opportunity to have a chance to look at exciting and revolutionary sure this year will be the best yet. Our new products launching in 2019 will debut exclusively at the EGO will be on stand J062 at SALTEX from 31st October to 1stNovember. Visit egopowerplus. co.uk for more information. PROJECT POLLIN-8 Rigby Taylor has launched Project in decline. Research indicates that Edinburgh, Leeds, & Reading Pollin-8, a major initiative aimed there is no single reason for the universities (2010-2013). Such at reversing the national decline in decline in number, although a key collaborative work has led to the pollinating insects and introduced factor, as with many other wildlife launch of Project Pollin-8. a completely new urban flower seed species, is likely to be quite simply mixture range, which contains the loss of habitat. The introduction best species for pollinators, whilst of Euroflor urban flower mixtures delivering a high visual impact for landscaping projects across The falling-off in pollinator numbers is no secret as many species, both in the UK and other countries are the huge array of potential sowing situations will be vitally important in arresting this decline. The introduction of the Euroflor mixture is the result of information obtained from independent research data published by the Urban Pollinators Group (UPG), a national research programme on urban pollinators run by Bristol, The ten Euroflor mixtures are Banquet, Flora Britannica, Fragrant Lawn, Green Roof, Honey, Native Pollinator, Rainbow Annuals, Rainbow Perennials, Spring Flower and Super Blue Bee. Sown from March through to June, flowers will appear 50-55 days after seeding and will provide a banquet of nectar and pollen together with of riot of colour throughout the early/ mid summer until the first frosts in late Autumn. The 2018 Euroflor, 56 page full brochure is now available from a Rigby Taylor representative or by Freephone, 0800 424 919. 72 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 34 2018