Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of
Aggregate Industries, has supplied the Institute of
Quarrying with quality commercial flag paving and kerbs to
the award winning IQ Quarry Garden at the National Memorial Arboretum
in Staffordshire.
The multiple award
winning garden featured at this year’s RHS Chatsworth Flower Show and was
designed by garden expert Paul Hervey-Brookes. It won Best In Show, Best
Construction and a Gold Medal. The garden has now been reimagined to fit a
bespoke space just inside the entrance to the National Memorial Arboretum.
The National Memorial
Arboretum is the UK’s year-round Centre for Remembrance; a spiritually
uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and
fosters pride in our country. It is located on a restored former sand and
gravel quarry, which was gifted on a peppercorn rent by Tarmac with a 999 year
lease.
Mark Barter, Sales
Director for Charcon, comments: “It has been an honour to be involved in this
project and see the garden installed as a permanent fixture within the National
Memorial Arboretum for people to enjoy for years to come. Not only does the Quarry
Garden aim to convey to the public how efficient quarrying can be, it also
fosters young talent by supporting local students on their horticultural
journey. It has been great to showcase the wonderfully creative ways of using
Charcon’s Eco range products, which with their quality and durability, will
truly stand the test of time in the Quarry Garden.”
Charcon’s 600mm x
600mm EcoPave Textured flag paving in Grey Fleck has been used throughout the
garden. This sustainable product, containing 50% recycled or reclaimed
materials, incorporates uniquely formulated Cornish aggregates to optimise
performance, durability and the aesthetic appeal of granite.
In addition, Charcon’s
Eco Countryside Kerb served as the garden edging and likewise replicates the
look of natural granite. Being manufactured here in the UK from 82% recycled or
reclaimed material content, it boasts excellent environmental benefits and is
available in a choice of installed profiles.
