Spring is the time for green-fingered folk to make the most of a blooming spring and a great British summer in the garden. Nico Hill, gardening expert from leading plant medium and growing brand CANNA UK, shares his tips on how to successfully relocate plants from the house to the garden. What is best to …
The first female Managing Director takes the helm for STHIL GB, the German manufacturer of chainsaws and other handheld power tools. Kay Green joins an ever-increasing number of women in senior positions across the global STIHL business. Kay takes over from long-standing predecessor Robin Lennie following his retirement in December 2020. For the past three …
Goodbye seeds, hello retirement for DLF Seeds as John Hughes retires DLF sees one of the most well-known names in the seed industry leave their nest for a well earned rest. Regional Technical Manager, John Hughes retires from the company at the end of February. After spending most of his working life at some of …
For the first time in its 108 year history, The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is postponing RHS Chelsea Flower Show to take place in the autumn 2021 instead of spring, due to the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. The RHS Chelsea 2021 Show, which would have taken place between 18 May and 23 May, has been moved …
Leading power tool manufacturer Makita UK has launched a new garden machinery redemption scheme. From 1st February 2021, consumers can claim free 18V LXT lithium-ion batteries or body only LXT blowers with the purchase of selected 18V and Twin 18V (36V) machines. The demand for cordless products is ever growing – and with its new …
Greenkeeping Covid update on golf course maintenance in relation to latest UK lockdown measures Following the rapidly-escalating situation regarding a return to full national lockdown restrictions for England, which followed on the heels of similar restrictions in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has a Greenkeeping COVID update and has sought …
Register NOW for this year’s virtual BALI National Landscape Awards Calling all landscape professionals, you can now register for a place at this year’s 44th BALI National Landscape Awards 2020, to be held virtually for the first time on Friday 4th December 2020. Join from 12.30pm for a sponsor’s introduction with the ceremony commencing from 1pm …
A new partnership between The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) and Vectorworks UK is set to save garden designer members more than £2,500 The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), the leading trade association for UK landscaping professionals, has teamed up with BALI Registered Affiliate Vectorworks UK to offer garden designer members an exclusive …
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The Grounds Management Association (GMA) bolsters online training with new ‘Level 2 Winter Pitches’ Looking to achieve the best results maintaining winter pitches during colder, wetter months? If so look no further than the Grounds Management Association (GMA) ‘Level 2 Winter Pitches’ online course for volunteers and professionals. The programme aims to help participants working in …
Due to mounting pressure from the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Grounds Management Association (GMA) regrettably announces that it has taken the decision to move SALTEX to 3-4 November 2021, from its planned Spring dates (3-4 March 2021). The GMA has been strategically planning for every eventuality to ensure the exhibition is a bio-secure event, in …
