by Platipus Anchors | Sep 1, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
CASE STUDY: The embankment at Pound Green is a typical clay fill construction with poor compaction. Poor drainage within the slope was causing the material of the embankment to move. Drainage was required using pipes in conjunction with Plati-Drains. For more...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 28, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus Landscape Solutions, new G-ROOF product, is an urban drainage system for all planting needs. When combined with a geotextile it can attenuate and retain water, maximise root development and ensure that your planted space thrives to its full potential. As an...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 24, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Gibraltar lacked a public park for people to relax and enjoy green open spaces. A former car park was used to create the first park for the city – The Commonwealth Park. Mark Gregory of Landform Consultants Ltd was lead designer for the Scheme. The fountain and...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 12, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction, Uncategorised
Do you have an issue with surface erosion? Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) combined with a suitable Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM) are an ideal solution to prevent or remediate erosion. See our installation guide below....
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 7, 2020 | Landscape
How do we utilise all the outdoor space available to us, especially in crowded urban cities? Look to the city skyline to see more and more underutilised roof space being transformed into beautiful gardens. These sites can pose many challenges, especially if you want...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 6, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
From concept to completion: A sketch in a notebook done during a conversation with the client’s Geotech, in a coffee shop, shows almost everything we needed to proceed. Extensive Platipus site testing followed, then engineering drawings, the tender process and finally...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
Continue your Professional Development with a virtual presentation from the Platipus Landscape Team where they will cover a range of topics associated with ‘Creating Amazing Urban Green Spaces’. Book your presentation now: click here to book...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 3, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Another great project for Platipus securing a large Chilean Wine Palm, Jubaea Chilensis, at the Packington Estate in Islington, North London. This huge palm, was probably the largest planted outdoors in the UK, weighed a staggering 10,000kg with a total height of 6m....
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 30, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Why use kentledge when a 2kg Percussion Driven Earth Anchor (PDEA®) can provide up to 4 tonnes of...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 28, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
As the Big Apple slowly begins to get back to normal Manhattan’s High Line reopened on the 16th July offering a free timed-entry reservation system in order to allow for social distancing. This public park, saved from demolition by neighborhood residents, used...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 28, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Looking for a way to support a cut face slope? Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) are the ideal solution to stabilise any slope temporarily or permanently. See our installation guide below or to learn more about all our anchoring...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 23, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
CASE STUDY: Stabilisation and reinforcement was required for this 1000m stretch of railway embankment, between Burgess Hill & Hassocks, on the Brighton Line. Plati-Drains® were used to provide drainage which prevents water build-up within the embankment and...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 23, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Another successful project from the Platipus team in Germany, Matthias Klatte completed on site training with the planting team, at the Parliament in Lower Saxony. Platipus RF2S tree anchor kits have held these 26 Plane trees safely and securely on the square of the...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 23, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Sheet Pile Propping: in 2016 Platipus Anchors were part of the construction of the Kirkthorpe Hydropower project on the river Calder. Our B10 Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) were proof loaded to 120kN to support the sheet piles on what is the largest weir in...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 22, 2020 | Marine & Shoreline, Uncategorised
Something different for a Friday. Platipus B6 Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) being installed for marker buoys and mooring points off the coast of...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
Platipus B6 Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) in position and ready for the installation. With no excavation or curing time, the Platipus solution is becoming a popular alternative to traditional concrete foundations for inflatable structures. Ideal for...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 8, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) being used to resist lateral and uplift forces on piled foundations for a walkway on a National Trust estate. #platipusanchors #earthanchors #groundanchors #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #foundationdesign...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 20, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Restoring Gaasbeek Market Centre as the focal point, once again, for this small Belgium community. One Aesalus Hippocastanum and nine Platanus x Hispanica were secured using Platipus RF1P rootball fixing system. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/dPaQKgz...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 10, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
We are delighted to have a technical article in this month’s World Pipelines Extreme magazine. The feature, written by Jeff Curnick, explains the use of Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) as an effective and economical solution for pipeline buoyancy. View the...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 4, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
PLATIPUS G-WALL COMPETITION FOR PERENNIAL: Calling all gardeners, landscapers, designers and architects! We would like you to create your own amazing G-WALL design and win a £1000 donation for the incredible Perennial – Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent...
by Platipus Anchors | May 27, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Day 1 – 19.05.2020: This week we will be looking back and celebrating some of the amazing gardens created by our customers. First up is ‘City Living’ created by the very talented and award winning designer Kate Gould. We were thrilled when Kate specified...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 19, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
The Famous Five have now become the Famous Six! Didn’t we all “scrub up” well? Many congratulations to all the talented and extremely creative winners at this year’s APL Awards.
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 24, 2020 | Landscape
Platipus will be exhibiting at Specifi Landscape in Edinburgh tomorrow. Meet Benjamin Lewis to learn more about Platipus Tree Anchoring & Irrigation systems, including our latest innovation; G-WALL. He is looking forward to seeing you there.
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 4, 2020 | Landscape
It was a fabulous night at the SGD Awards on Friday! Thank you to all our guests that joined us. Platipus were sponsors of the Public & Commercial Outdoor Space category and were delighted to present the award to John Davies for his prestigious project –...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 29, 2020 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Another fantastic video case study showing a wind erosion solution using Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®). Learn more about the Platipus anchoring systems and other innovations in Ground & Environmental Engineering at the specialist GEOTEX seminars...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 23, 2020 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Come and join us tonight at the Party for Perennial 2020 Annual Fundraising at the EV Restaurant in London. This fabulous event is your chance to win some incredible prizes and help support people in horticulture and their families. Perennial – Gardeners’...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 21, 2020 | Landscape
Platipus are once again proud to support the Palmstead Soft Landscape Workshop which is being held at the Ashford International Hotel on Wednesday 22nd January 2020. Visit Mandy Balcombe& Benjamin Lewis, on Stand 8, to find out about Platipus Tree Anchoring &...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Platipus team would like to thank you for your continued support throughout 2019, wishing you a Happy Christmas and a very successful 2020.
by Platipus Anchors | Dec 5, 2019 | Landscape
Platipus is looking forward to a fantastic afternoon tomorrow at the (BALI) National Landscape Awards 2019. We will be one of 5 companies hoping to become the Principal Winner of the ‘Affiliate Exceptional Service’ category. Best of luck to all the other...
by Platipus Anchors | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
Platipus will be at Paysalia 2019! Meet Abdelhay Chemssi, Carl Reeders and Benjamin Lewis on stand 5E134 to learn more about Platipus tree anchoring and irrigation systems and discover our newest innovations for urban green spaces; G-WALL and G-ROOF. Come grab a...
by Platipus Anchors | Nov 20, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Come and see Platipus at FutureScape 2019 at Sandown Park. Visit Mandy Balcombe and Carl Reeders at stand 30 to find out more about Platipus Tree Anchoring & Irrigation Systems and our newest innovations for urban green spaces; G-WALL and G-ROOF.
by Platipus Anchors | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorised
Today is the last day to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Cardiff, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry, being held at the All Nations Centre. Click here to register!
by Platipus Anchors | Nov 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
GEOTEX, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry, is coming to the All Nations Centre, Cardiff – Wales’ premier conference and events venue. To register for your FREE tickets! Click here
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 24, 2019 | Uncategorised
Fantastic day meeting engineers at GEC Geotechnik in Offenburg yesterday. Meet Jeff Curnick and Matthias Klatte on stand 19 to learn more about our earth anchoring solutions from projects around the world.
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 22, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Another fantastic Geotex in Chatham last week meeting engineers and discussing potential anchoring solutions for their projects. Why not continue your professional development and book a complimentary presentation by emailing: presentation@darrenc52.sg-host.com ...
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Today is the last day to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Chatham, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry, being held at The Historic Dockyard. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/daZyDvG ...
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 11, 2019 | Uncategorised
We are looking forward to the Perennial – Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society 180th Anniversary Festival Dinner in London this evening. Building on the success of 2018, which raised an amazing £36 000, this year promises to be even better with special...
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 10, 2019 | Uncategorised
All aboard for GEOTEX, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry, being held at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. To register for your FREE tickets, click here: Geotex Chatham
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 18, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Excellent start to The Landscape Show 2019 in Battersea Park, London. Visit Mandy Balcombe and Carl Reeders at stand C59 to find out more about Platipus Tree Anchoring & Irrigation Systems and our newest innovations for urban green spaces; G-WALL and G-ROOF....
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 13, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus Anchors will be exhibiting next week at The Landscape Show 2019 in Battersea Park, London. Visit Stand C59 to meet Mandy Balcombe and Carl Reeders and learn more about our Tree Anchoring Systems and new products for this season. We look forward to seeing you...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 11, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus is honoured to announce it is a winner of the Affiliate Exceptional Service Award in the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) National Awards 2019. We will be one of 5 Companies now contending to become the Principal Winner in this category...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
Platipus Anchors are exhibiting this week at the European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in Reykjavik. Meet Jeff Curnick on Stand 45 to learn more about our earth anchoring solutions from projects around the world. www.ecsmge-2019.com/...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Platipus Team had a great time at Baumschultechnik 2019 near Hamburg, Germany. During the two-day event, Matthias Klatte, from Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems Germany was able to demonstrate our RF1P, G1 and RF1S kits to an interested audience. The installations...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Platipus Anchors will be attending the European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in Reykjavik this year. Visit us at booth 45 and meet Jeff Curnick to learn more about our earth anchoring solutions from around the world. For more conference...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 1, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
The Platipus Tree Anchoring team offer technical presentations, demonstrations and on-site training at any time come rain, wind or snow! Here one of our team, Matthias Klatte, demonstrates to his customers the significant advantages of the Platipus Tree Anchoring...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 16, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Today is the last day for you to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Belfast, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This amazing event is located at the Crumlin Road Gaol. To register for your FREE tickets click here:
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 11, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
GEOTEX, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry, is being held at the iconic and slightly eerie Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast. The prison dates back to 1845 and has a fascinating history. Register here for your FREE tickets but be on your...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 10, 2019 | Landscape
Platipus is proud to present Cancer Research UK (CRUK) with this cheque for £500 raised through our online shop ‘Platipus Direct’. The funds raised will go to their priority campaign to cure, prevent and diagnose Cancer in children. The donation will help fund a team...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorised
We’ll be attending Viti-Culture 2019, the upcoming one-day specialist vineyard event being held at Plumpton College in East Sussex. Why not come along and have a chat to us about all your vine anchoring requirements, this promises to be a great day out. Free...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 5, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus is proud to present Perennial with this cheque for £500 raised through our online shop ‘Platipus Direct’. We have also supported other amazing fundraising initiatives including ‘Go Nuts for Perennial’ (Majestic Trees), David Wyndham Lewis’s...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 26, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
With a design celebrating the organisation’s 180th anniversary, the Perennial Legacy Garden won Gold at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show this year. Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems are proud to be associated with such a wonderful garden, designed by David Wyndham...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 24, 2019 | Uncategorised
It was a full auditorium at last week’s Geotex in York, UK. Platipus Sales Manager, HOSSEIN KHANSARI , gave an engaging presentation covering ‘Geotechnical Design Using Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®)’ to an audience of engineers. Why not...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 18, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Today is the last day for you to register for your tickets for GEOTEX York, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This amazing event is located at the National Railway Museum. To register for your FREE tickets click here:...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 14, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
All aboard for GEOTEX! The UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This amazing event is being held at the historic National Railway Museum, York. To register for your FREE tickets click here:
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 10, 2019 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
With summer in the UK fast approaching, here are a few lovely photos from some of our agricultural applications. Platipus Anchors have been successfully securing vineyards for many years now with our unique stainless steel wire performing exceptionally well over the...
by Platipus Anchors | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
Big congratulations to all the Award Winners at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The ambition, inspiration and extreme hard work certainly paid off – 2019 gardens are amazing! We are very proud to have supplied The Greenfingers Charity Garden designed by the very...
by Platipus Anchors | May 14, 2019 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Today is the last day for you to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Duxford, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This amazing event is located at the Imperial War Museum. To register for your FREE tickets click here:...
by Platipus Anchors | May 9, 2019 | Uncategorised
GEOTEX is back! The UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This one is being held at the historic Imperial War Museum, Duxford. To register for your FREE tickets click here: http://ow.ly/NlRi50u4B4V We had better read up on our...
by Platipus Anchors | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorised
No Saturday lie in for the Platipus Tree Team tomorrow, as they say “the early bird catches the worm”! Carl and Mandy will be exhibiting at the SGD Spring Conference at The Royal Geographical Society, London. Come and say hello, we will be delighted to see...
by Platipus Anchors | Apr 12, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Reigate Priory Park restoration was completed over 10 years ago and what a difference those years have made, especially seeing the trees blooming this Spring in the evening sunset. All of the trees planted using our Rootball Fixing System with Plati-Mat have now...
by Platipus Anchors | Apr 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
A new case study where Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) have been used to secure a large tensile shade structure. Each anchor point is discretely hidden but still easily accessible for the seasonal dismantling & re-assembly of the structure.
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 20, 2019 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to all the Award Winners at the recent APL Awards, especially to Inside Out Home and Garden Improvements Limited for ‘The Cabin’ which won the category ‘Garden Feature’ award sponsored by Platipus. Your hard work and...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems is excited to be sponsoring the ‘Garden Feature’ category for tomorrows 2019 APL awards at The Brewery in London. The shortlisted nominees have created some inspiring work. Their professionalism, creativity and attention to...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
jarmanmurphy designed and worked with The Garden Company to create this beautiful private flint and brick-walled garden in Hertfordshire. The trees were supplied by Deepdale Trees and anchored using the Platipus Rootball Fixing System with Plati-Mat. As the rootballs...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 6, 2019 | Uncategorised
This slope stabilisation project was completed back in 2014 to facilitate the Horsley Station platform extension. This easily accessible site is a great showcase for visiting European engineers where Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) are clearly...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 25, 2019 | Uncategorised
Today is the last day for you to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Scotland, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. This amazing event is located at the Falkirk Wheel, Scotlands most exciting example of 21st century engineering. To...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
We had a fantastic time at Hillier Nurseries Wholesale yesterday. We were given a magnificent London plane tree to demonstrate our largest RF4P tree anchoring system. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with those who attended. The tree came from a 2500L airpot and was in...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 19, 2019 | Uncategorised
Today is the last day for you to register for your tickets for GEOTEX Liverpool, the UK’s FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. The first one is located at the beautiful and iconic Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, to register for your FREE...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
While most landscaping students don’t get a chance to learn about tree anchoring systems, this team in France had an enhanced lesson. Their lecturer wanted to provide them with hands-on experience and what better way to get it than from the world leader of anchoring...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorised
One of our Geotechnical Engineers in deep discussion with a visiting Swiss Engineer during a recent training day at the Platipus UK offices. A great image proving that language is never a barrier.
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
A fabulous “star-studded” evening at the SGD Awards, the “Oscars of the Landscaping Industry” on Friday evening. Many congratulations to all those very talented Garden Designers that deservedly received awards for their hard work and...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorised
It was an absolute pleasure to attend the Perennial Party last night at the beautiful Petersham Nurseries. This event was in support of Perennial (Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society) a charity very close to our hearts. It was amazing to see the support of so...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
We are incredibly excited to be going to the Perennial Party tonight! Both Carl Reeders & Mandy Balcombe from the Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems department will be attending so if you’re there do not feel shy, say hi.
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
A “before & after” shot of a new Rubb Buildings Ltd structure erected on a US Army Base in Germany with Platipus Anchors used to secure the building. Built on an existing paved area, no concrete foundations were needed and the whole project was...
by Platipus Anchors | Nov 30, 2018 | Marine & Shoreline
A nice tropical project to brighten up our dark wintry days in the UK! Platipus S6 Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) were used to secure information markers along a snorkelling trail around the amazing island of Tahiti.
by Platipus Anchors | Nov 13, 2018 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Only 1 Day until GEOTEX Cosford, the UK’s leading FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. Located at the iconic RAF Museum.
by Platipus Anchors | Nov 9, 2018 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions
An interesting permanent slope stabilisation project recently completed in Queensland, Australia. Platipus PDEA® systems were used in conjunction with a shotcrete finish, a very versatile combination. See completed project and case study here:...
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 9, 2018 | Civil Engineering & Construction
A few photos showing yet another unique application of Platipus Anchors – the temporary support of a pipeline running across a newly excavated construction site. A few hours work by a small team for 20 bespoke pipe anchoring kits. All anchoring work carried out...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 18, 2018 | Uncategorised
#landscapeshow2018 has arrived! If you are here come and see us at stand D19
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 17, 2018 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus are once again very excited to be part of and exhibiting at #LandscapeShow2018 for the 5th year! Come and visit us at stand D19 where Mandy and the Platipus Team will be only too happy to assist you with any future projects or challenging planting situations...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 4, 2018 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Olivia Kirk required security and stability for her trees which were transported from her award winning garden at the Malvern Spring Festival 2018 to the new courtyard garden at the Royal Porcelain Works in Worcester. The trees were securely fixed underground using...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 2, 2018 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus are proud to have provided technical tree planting guidance for this prestigious Soho project. Due to potential wind pockets on the 1st & 4th-floor terraces, it was crucial to ensure that there would be no plant movement. The D-MAN structural system was...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 25, 2018 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Only 2 Days until GEOTEX Dublin, the UK and Ireland’s leading FREE seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry. To register for your tickets, click here – https://lnkd.in/gXMWCae
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 15, 2018 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Platipus are very excited to announce that we will be presenting at GEOTEX Dublin. GEOTEX is a complimentary seminar series for the Ground Engineering Industry which takes place in multiple locations throughout the UK and Ireland. To register for your FREE tickets,...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 8, 2018 | Civil Engineering & Construction
We were proud to be at the Ground Engineering Awards 2018, supporting OGI Groundwater Specialists who won the Award for Technical Excellence for ‘Stabilisation of weak saturated slopes with Stable-Earth techniques’ which incorporated Platipus Anchors....
by Platipus Anchors | May 25, 2018 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
A big thanks to all of our medal winning customers who took time out of their busy schedules to show us around their show gardens. All of your gardens were beautiful and some extremely hard work, sweat and toil has gone into making them worthy of their prestigious RHS...