Damien, Author at Fencing and Landscaping News

Damien

Not All Green Treatment Is the Same… So what are

Damien 12th May 2026

✔️ Proven performance in UK ground conditions Used across the UK agricultural sector, not just specified, but trusted. ✔️ High-spec UC4 (5.3% Treatment) Above standard treatment levels, designed for real longevity, not just compliance. ✔️ Deep incising for maximum penetration Ensuring preservative reaches where it matters most, improving durability from the inside out. ✔️ Independently […]Read More

APF 2026 – BRITISH OPEN FENCING COMPETITIONS OPEN FOR BOOKINGS

Damien 10th May 2026

APF 2026 and McVeigh Parker have announced that applications are now open for anyone wanting to enter the British Open Fencing or British Open Speed Fencing Competitions. Both events are the most prestigious and high energy competitions in the UK and will attract the best fencers in Britain. Both events will take place during APF […]Read More

STIHL UNVEILS LIMITED CENTENNIAL EDITION MS 500i

Damien 8th May 2026

To mark its 100th anniversary, STIHL has released a limited centennial edition of the MS 500i, its flagship high-performance petrol chainsaw designed for professional forestry applications. First introduced in 2019, the MS 500i was the world’s first series-produced petrol chainsaw with electronically controlled fuel injection, setting a new benchmark for throttle response and power delivery […]Read More

Louise takes some drastic action in a pot bound situation

Damien 7th May 2026

I’ve lived in my current house for a scary amount of time. Over several decades I’ve seen my garden develop and gradually change over time, however there are certain perennial plants that come back year after year. I welcome them back as old friends that signal the change of seasons. They bring their colour, beauty […]Read More

BIRKDALE LAUNCHES GATEMATE ADVANCED HARDWARE RANGE

Damien 6th May 2026

Fencing and gate accessories wholesale supplier Birkdale has launched its new Gatemate advanced hardware range, a premium collection of gate fixings designed to deliver long-lasting performance, smooth operation and a refined aesthetic for exterior installations. Engineered to withstand the challenges of changeable outdoor climates, the Gatemate advanced hardware range combines high-quality materials with intelligent design […]Read More

POWER POLES JOINS THE WPA

Damien 5th May 2026

Powerpoles Ltd (PPL), a UK distributor of high-performance preservative treated wood poles, has joined the Wood Protection Association (WPA). Based in Alexandra Dock, Newport, PPL was established in 2015 to source and supply poles for utility and telecommunication transmission lines made from slow grown pine from sustainable forests in the north of Sweden and Finland. […]Read More

CHANGING THE FACE OF FENCING WITH PLASTIVAN

Damien 4th May 2026

Going plastic really does have its advantages, with Bristol-based Plastivan capturing the pioneer spirit when it comes to fencing systems. Founded in 1966 in Belgium, Plastivan has been operating in the UK for over three decades with its innovative range of fence solutions, principally aimed at domestic customers and designed to look great while delivering […]Read More

HOW A BESPOKE METAL FENCING SOLUTION DELIVERED STRENGTH, SPEED, AND

Damien 3rd May 2026

On the rolling edges of Chichester, West Sussex, fencing contractor Jeremy Curling of Curling Contractors Ltd recently completed a 2,500 metre installation that pushed both expertise and aesthetic expectations to new heights. The Challenge The South Downs chalk landscape and equally unforgiving, flint-rich ground means driving posts to full depth isn’t just difficult, it can […]Read More

BRITISH OPEN FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SPEED FENCING COMPETITION SET TO

Damien 2nd May 2026

McVeigh Parker is proud to announce the return of two of the UK’s most prestigious and dynamic fencing events at the APF Show 2026, taking place on 24–25 September. The British Open Fencing Championship and the British Open Speed Fencing Competition will once again draw top industry talent, leading brands, and an enthusiastic audience to […]Read More

A SMARTER WAY TO DELIVER A GREEN BOUNDARY

Damien 1st May 2026

Across the fencing sector, the role of a boundary is gradually changing. While strength, durability and security remain essential, more clients are now looking for fencing solutions that also improve the appearance of a site and contribute to greener surroundings. This shift is visible across residential developments, commercial properties and public projects. Architects, developers and […]Read More