A number of leading suppliers from across the industry are joining forces on Thursday 1st June 2023 to host the first surface management workshop. Taking place at Stamford AFC, the one-day event consists of talks, trade displays and working demonstrations aimed at grounds professionals responsible for both natural and artificial sport surfaces. DLF, GKB, Iseki, …
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The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has launched the ‘Say No to Plastic Grass & Plants’ Campaign to raise awareness of the environmental damage caused by artificial grass and plants and to encourage the landscape industry and the public to seek environmentally friendly alternatives. Following the overwhelming endorsement of SGD members, the Society has secured …
John Deere will hold an open day at its Apprentice Training Centre this May in a bid to recruit the next generation of technicians to work across its agriculture, turf and parts business. The company’s revered and respected apprenticeship programme has been running for more than 30 years, helping more than 1,200 apprentices qualify through …
Stone, the natural sustainable choice for residential, commercial, and public realm landscaping projects Be inspired… whether you want the authenticity of British stone, imported sandstone, granite, limestone or porphyry, or prefer a porcelain alternative, you will find plenty to choose from to satisfy your customers’ palates at the Natural Stone Show at ExCeL London 6-8 …
Bionema Ltd reports the expansion of its portfolio’s quantity and scope of bioprotectants, as the company launches a number of new environmentally-friendly biological products to support biological agriculture (BioAg), horticulture, forestry as well as turf and amenities. With growing public awareness and concerns about the effects of chemical pesticides on human health, biodiversity and the …
LANTRA supports career development in the sector with new website With UK unemployment at its lowest level since 1974 and businesses across many sectors desperately competing to attract the staff they need, leading land-based and environmental skills charity Lantra has taken on the challenge to help attract new talent, and retain existing expertise in the …
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has officially launched the Grounds Management Framework (GMF) at an event hosted at Lord’s Cricket Ground and attended by key industry personnel, including GMA members and representatives of the National-Governing Bodies. To support the sporting industry in better understanding how to maintain natural turf sports surfaces to the best possible …
The Yorkshire School of Garden Design is launching an expertly-led aspirational course to equip budding garden designers with the skills to express their vision through the medium of drawing. From 11th to 13th April, the Freehand Sketching for Designers course will explore and demystify the principles of perspective, teaching students how to capture the character …
An exciting two-day competition that will showcase skills and expertise from the best competitive precision chainsaw experts in the country will take place at the Sports and Grounds Expo (SAGE) this year. The UK Loggers National Championships will be hosted on the 19th and 20th of July 2023 at the stunning Three Counties showground in …
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 …
