The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) annual awards 2023 ceremony, sponsored by Bradstone, took place on Friday 17 March at the Brewery in London. Hosted by garden designer and TV presenter Diarmuid Gavin, the event recognised and celebrated the outstanding landscaping carried out by members of the APL. JJH Landscapes & Construction Ltd took home …
#GroundsWeek receives backing by key industry organisations #GroundsWeek, returning from 20 – 26 March 2023 for its third year, is buoyed by support from key industry organisations representing all corners of the grounds care sector, from products and services to industry media. The not-for-profit membership association launched #GroundsWeek two years ago amidst a challenging environment …
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) launched their Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy at the beginning of March – and it was this plan that was the topic of conversation for the Gardening and Horticulture Cross Party Group (CPG) in Scotland’s Parliament on Thursday (16th). The CPG brings together members from across Scottish Horticulture, MSPs and …
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Search for our pick of top compact tractors! These handy machines require a little investment, so it pays to do some research before you splash the cash. Here are some top brands chosen by landscapers and groundscare professionals John Deere 4066R | www.deere.co.uk The 4066R is an economical and versatile machine suitable for a wide …
Organisers of GroundsFest have announced a retail area – the largest ever seen at a groundscare event. This will allow visitors to purchase a wide range of products, tools, clothing, and accessories at a discounted rate. The retail area is being organised by FR Jones and Son, a family run business that offers over 10,000 …
HTA celebrates apprenticeships but seeks action on assessments and Levy National Apprenticeship Week runs from 6 to 12 February The UK horticulture sector welcomed 1,169 new apprentices in 2021/22 The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has called on the government to provide greater flexibility and support to horticultural businesses training apprentices as it marks National Apprenticeship …
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Landscapers, turf professionals and suppliers are busy setting their schedules for 2023. Is there time to fit in a trade show, too? Maggie Walsh discovers why putting at least one trade event in the diary can be beneficial And to find out what the Trade Show organisers think of the event scene read here Trade …
Geoff Webb, CEO of The Grounds Management Association (GMA), the event organisers of SALTEX speaks with The Landscaper Who within the industry sector is SALTEX primarily setting to attract from both a visitor and exhibitor stance? SALTEX is key for visitors and exhibitors alike who are passionate about keeping green spaces and playing surfaces safe, …
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Vicky Panniers, event organiser of the Sports and Grounds Expo (SAGE) speaks with The Landscaper Magazine What is the history behind SAGE? Located at the Three Countries Showground in Malvern, SAGE is unique in offering exhibitors the chance to demo kit for visitors, no matter the size of the equipment! When SALTEX moved indoors, we spotted …
The Landscaper Magazines speaks with Jeremy Storey-Walker, Event Director at LANDSCAPE show What is The Landscape Show and who within industry does it attract? LANDSCAPE launched at Olympia in 2011, then moved to Battersea and having outgrown the venue, moved to the NEC, Birmingham in 2021. The move to the NEC has been a great fit …
