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Rolawn's Medallion Turf chosen for new glasshouse at RHS Wisley

Rolawn's renowned Medallion turf has been laid in the spectacular new landscape garden which envelopes the new Glasshouse and lake at RHS Garden Wisley.

The Glasshouse, officially opened in June by HM The Queen, who is patron of the RHS has been built as a result of the RHS's biggest fund raising appeal to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the RHS.

The impressive landscape setting, designed by award winning designer Tom Stuart-Smith has been created to enhance the horticultural experience. The main pattern or geometry begins at The Glasshouse entrance, from where, Tom says, a series of parallel paths gradually curve and intersect to create a pattern of planting beds and lawns that begin as simple rectangles and then develop into a series of interlocking sickle shapes.

Due to the large expanses to be turfed and the intricate curves in the design, specialist contractor Southdown Landscapes of Surrey laid large format 13m2 rolls using Rolawn's Turfmaster System.

Cedric McMillan, Rolawn's Sales & Marketing Director commented "Rolawn have been involved with the RHS for a number of years and were delighted to assist with this spectacular project. The Glasshouse is breathtaking and the geometry effect of the lawned gardens is stunning."


Rolawn awarded CPD status by BIGGA

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has recognised Rolawn, Europe's largest turf grower as a contributor
to their members Continuing Professional Development (CPD) educational programme.

Following attendance at one of Rolawn's training field days, BIGGA members will be awarded 3 CPD credits. During the training day, the primary topic areas covered will be the cultivation process for greens, tees and general turf, the link between a turf grower and a golf course, cultivar selection, turf harvesting and the importance of growing turf to meet the principles of sustainability.

Cedric McMillan, Rolawn's Sales & Marketing Director commented "BIGGA strives, through education and training to set and maintain standards of excellence in golf course management throughout the Greenkeeping profession and we are delighted to participate in the Continuing Professional Development Scheme."

For further information contact Jonathan Hill tel: 01904 608661 - email:jonathan.hill@rolawn.co.uk