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Howardson Group unveils state-of-the-art HQ
Howardson Group, home to market-leading brands Dennis Mowers, Hunter Grinders and SISIS Machinery, officially opened
Toro “Leading the Charge” to outdoor power electrification
Drawing on a century of expertise and engineering excellence, Toro has launched the Revolution Series.
Verti-Top sets standard for synthetic turf upkeep
Rising demand for synthetic surface cleaning from schools and sports clubs has triggered the purchase
Wyevale launches bareroot hedging and forestry catalogue
The latest bareroot hedging and forestry catalogue from Wyevale Nurseries features details of the varieties
UK-exclusive offer on Norwood HD36V2 sawmill
Global Machinery Solutions is offering a UK exclusive on the Norwood HD36V2 sawmill. For a
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GROUNDS CARE & TURF
Combitool raises quality year-round at Langley School
Langley School’s senior groundsman Phil Cook is reflecting on better quality sportspitches and less reliance on equipment hire after investing in kit that does four jobs in one. When Phil
Botanical diversity combats climate impact
Grass species diversity is an insurance policy, notes Stuart Yarwood, regional technical manager of DLF Seeds Spring 2025 was the hottest and driest on record. Four heatwaves, rainfall 40% below
Hydrowick hits 1,000 milestone
Recent works at Burford Golf Club marked a milestone for sportsturf contractor Djuke – its 1,000th install of the Hydrowick drainage system. The achievement comes fewer than nine years after
Switch to electric helps Oundle School manage fixtures mountain
Planning, moving to battery machinery and adaptability kept cricket surface standards in fine fettle for Oundle School's standout season The cricket season's ended at independent Oundle School and it's one
MACHINERY & TOOLS
Redexim double victory in GroundsFest innovation awards
Turfcare machinery manufacturer Redexim has double cause to celebrate after winning two categories in GroundsFest's first innovation awards. Marking excellence and innovation across landscaping, amenity management, turfcare and related industries,
Minchinhampton refreshes fleet through TAG again
John Deere Midlands and Wales dealer Tallis Amos Group (TAG) has supplied 13 of the maker's professional groundcare machines to Minchinhampton Golf Club, one of the Cotswolds' premier golf venues.
First journeys for Toro robot mowers
Thonock Park is the UK's first club to invest in Toro’s Turf Pro autonomous mowers. Following its decision to move to robots in New Year 2025, the Lincolnshire club was
Downtime plummets as Certus switches to Aspen 2
When tool reliability issues kept recurring in Certus Construction's two-stroke disc cutters, plant and fleet manager James Kite resolved to identify the source of the failures. After he'd pinpointed incorrect
ARBORICULTURE
GreenMech tends Koala Tree Care “from birth to breeding”
Family-run arb firm Koala Tree Care already operates two GreenMech woodchippers for their work across North Somerset. Now twin brothers Callum and Aaron have added the turntable Eco 135TT which,
Gristwood & Toms prioritise clean power today and tomorrow
Leading arb business Gristwood & Toms (G&T) rely on a vast and varied fleet of high-performance 2-stroke equipment to deliver consistent reliability on jobs around the country. Powering that operation
Avant 630 loader heightens arb ops
It was a choice of man or machine for Adrian Strudwick, Brentwood Tree Surgery boss. After weighing up the pros and cons, he bought an Avant 630 compact loader, which
Tony sees the wood for the trees faster with his Arborist 130
Woodland maintenance at Bungay & Waveney Valley Golf Club is one of the biggest pulls on greenkeeper Tony Moore and his team's time in autumn and winter. Advent of a
TRAINING, EDUCATION & RECRUITMENT
ICL Continue to Learn scholars named
The five participants of the 10th ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship have been revealed. They are: ● Adam Mitchell - course manager, Tehidy Park Golf Club ● Darren Foster -
J. Parker’s supports young talent in horticulture
J. Parker’s supports young talent in horticulture One of the UK’s leading gardening retailers, J. Parker's welcomed 25 members of the Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) to its production
How to attract employees into landscaping
What will attract employees into the world of landscaping and sports turf asks Greg Rhodes Recruitment is the buzz word for many across the landscaping sector, as member bodies, land-based
Garden design school celebrates first year
The Yorkshire School of Garden Design has celebrated its first anniversary with an exhibition showcasing the work of the first cohort of Diploma in Garden Design graduates. Taking place at
