Redlough Landscapes achieves the Bord Bia Quality Award 5 years running .At a gala awards presentation in the Crown Plaza Hotel on Thursday night the 17th of February Redlough were delighted to ahieve the Quality Award in the Landscaping category . Redlough also achieved the Award for best Customer Service/Marketing Award for their outstanding service and web detail.

Bord Bia also presented Quality Awards to 54 horticultural companies who have successfully achieved the standards as set out by its Quality Assurance Programme. Aidan Cotter, Chief Executive, Bord Bia said "Quality Award recipients pride themselves on delivering above and beyond consumer expectation. They have to make significant investments in training, infrastructure and procedures to attain a Quality Award and consumers can benefit greatly from identifying them before they plan a trip to the local garden centre or engage a landscape contractor."

We had  a great time at  bloom over  the  June  bank holiday weekend and at  least we  had  sunshine  for some of it.As expected the high quality of the show gardens displayed the depth of talent within the  industry. Not to be  out done  the  artisan food producers served up delights to suit every palette.We should thank Bord Bia for providing  the  industry and  public with such a  stunning showcase for horticulture in this country.

We were very happy with the  level of interest shown in our products and  services, particularly 'Geo Pave' our resin bound surfacing system. For many  people at  the  show it was  their first time  to come  across this product  and  they were  particularly taken with its aesthetics, maintenance  free properties and its low environmental impact.  An added advantage that geo pave  has over similiar  products  on the marketplace is the flexibility of the  resin components,this means  that it will not crack under  extremes of temperature  giving it a longer lifespan.

We are looking  forward  to next year already, hope to see you there.

See us at Bloom in the Park this June bank holiday weekend.

Our stand  is located in the  grand pavilion at G 65a beside  the cafe

Redlough Landscapes, together with award-winning landscape architect, Elma Fenton, have taken charge of this year's Showhouse garden at the Quinn Direct Ideal Home Show. Nuala Ryan takes a sneak peak at their great design. Accessible and affordable. These are the key words that sum up the exciting and contemporary wrap-around garden created by Dublin company, Redlough Landscapes, with the help of landscape architect Elma Fenton, for this year's Quinn Direct Ideal Home Show's Showhouse garden. The concept behind this year's design, explains Alan Coffey, Landscape Manager at Redlough Landscapes, was to create a high-end garden on a site that replicates the average external space of a standard suburban house and to highlight the creative potential that exists in this relatively small area. As Alan notes, even a small external space has great garden potential. And when coupled with great design and high quality, affordable materials, it reflects a top-quality product created on a budget that realistically reflects today's economy.

One of the main aims of the project was to show how easy it is to freshen up your garden despite a limited budget. From the rustic effect of the corten steel archway and raised planters to the fantastic colour of the Perspex wall, all the materials used in the garden's design are in most people's price range. Double doors lead from the Showhouse onto a beautiful stone terrace giving you the immediate impression of coherence between interior and exterior, along with a feeling of fluidity and spaciousness. The small retained stone wall is another great feature of the garden and brings its own personality to the space.

Trees create a wonderful sense of height in the garden, while Elma explains how the use of the foliage of seasonal plants and shrubs are used to create a lovely texture. And for those with busy lifestyles, the low-maintenance and eco-friendly artificial grass is the perfect solution. The garden also uses a resin-bonded surface, which is an excellent alternative to blocks or paving offering a smoother, contemporary look. Although slightly more expensive, costlier than ordinary gravel, its many advantages include weed suppression and the flexibility to be laid over existing tarred or concrete surfaces. Ideal for driveways and patios, this resin-bonded surface could be a welcome addition to your own garden. "Today", Elma says, "People are more willing to invest money in their own spaces. In fact, the concept of 'don't move, improve' has become very important. People are using their gardens a lot more, and are staying in and entertaining at home. So remember, even with a low budget you can still improve your garden."

Bord Bia announced the winners of its annual National Amenity Horticulture Awards tonight (Fri 26th Feb) at an awards ceremony in Bewley's Hotel, Dublin. Almost 200 representatives from the Irish horticulture industry attended the event. The Awards recognise and promote excellence across three key sectors of the industry - Garden Centres, Nursery Growers and Landscape Contractors.

Bord Bia also presented Quality Awards to 54 horticultural companies who have successfully achieved the standards as set out by its Quality Assurance Programme. Aidan Cotter, Chief Executive, Bord Bia said "Quality Award recipients pride themselves on delivering above and beyond consumer expectation. They have to make significant investments in training, infrastructure and procedures to attain a Quality Award and consumers can benefit greatly from identifying them before they plan a trip to the local garden centre or engage a landscape contractor."