Torrid Times: Diary of a Sweltering Summer on the Road
Batteries, bowsers and Buxus caught Trudy Martin’s attention while travelling site to site for the first of her regular reports Recent weeks have seen me clock up more miles than
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Stihl HLA 140 Cordless Long-Reach Hedge Trimmer
Hedge trimmers and cutters come in all shapes and sizes and differing power options with pros and cons, writes Jon Brocklebank, Barnsdale Gardens head gardener Petrol – heavy, noisy, smelly
Makita Cordless Tools Connect With Royal County Down
Historic Royal County Down Golf Club has entered a new era of grounds and course maintenance with the selection of Makita 40Vmax XGT and 18V LXT tools. The cordless range
Heyday For Haymaking
As summer mellows, meadow management cuts in, writes Paul Hadley, DLF wildflower specialist Autumn’s a critical stage in managing a native wildflower meadow long term. Following the peak flowering period,
Where The Grass Can Be Greener
The mission to attract more women into landscaping and groundcare continues as sector bodies and training colleges strive to reach an audience seemingly shy of entering what’s touted as a
GroundsFest 2026: Where The Landscaping Industry Comes Together
For landscaping professionals seeking new products, improved efficiency and latest industry developments, GroundsFest 2026 promises two days packed with inspiration, innovation and practical ideas. Returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on
Mammotion Scales Up With Commercial Offering
Hard on the heels of Mammotion’s recent massive impact on the domestic robot mower market comes its biggest product to date – a commercial grade unit. Shenzhen-based tech manufacturer Mammotion
Battery Power – Will You Be Switching?
Moving over to battery power needs careful consideration, cautions Josh Smith of testing house Machinery Nation, who also eyes up the next big power surge We test and review many
Kickstarting Historic Gardens’ Adaptability
A major project to spur climate resilience forms a key data source for action, finds Gillian Taylor A ground-breaking garden opened in 2025 at The National Trust’s Sheffield Park and
Husqvarna Tackles Triple Jeopardy
The triple whammy of rising costs, labour shortages and higher environmental expectations continues to impact landscaping but, states manufacturer Husqvarna, autonomous mowing is helping the sector maintain high-quality green spaces
When An Inspector Calls
Horticultural business consultant Mark Pitman joined the Garden Centre Association’s inspectors earlier this year. An accomplished leader from horticulture and wildlife sectors, he brings more than 40 years’ experience from
Act Now To Cool Overheated Britain
Government must act now to cool UK cities with green infrastructure, as extreme heat is threatening our way of life, warns a tripartite alliance. The Woodland Trust, Horticultural Trades Association
Make Hardscaping Easy With Geopaving
From driveways and pathways to shed and greenhouse bases, homeowners continue to value their outdoor areas and their year-round functionality. This summer’s record dryness has created the perfect conditions for
A Golden Blend Of Soft And Hard Landscaping
The Landscaper talked to Richard Kearton of APL Awards triple gold medal winner Richard Adams Landscaping, to learn how he combined high quality paving and naturalistic planting to hone the
Introducing Tom Arnold of Amenity Forum
Q&A: Tom Arnold The Amenity Forum is the non-profit making voluntary initiative and the independent body bringing together professional organisations with an involvement in the amenity horticulture sector. Over the
Mandatory SuDS: Does Legislation Go Far Enough?
While the necessity of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) has been widely debated, at the time of writing, it’s expected to come into force imminently.
Stable Demand, Shifting Tastes And Smarter Sales
The UK domestic paving market in 2025 was defined not by dramatic change but by evolution, writes Matt Watson, group marketing manager for Lawsons Group. After the volatility of recent
Timeless Tools For The 21st Century
Do landscapers really still need hand tools? In the 21st century, surely everything that needs to be done, can be done with a powered machine. Well, not necessarily, writes Rainer
Diamonds Are Forever
Diamond blades are often seen as specialist masonry tools but their versatility makes them a great option for a range of landscaping jobs, argues Darren Binns, Jefferson Tools national sales
The Mountfield SP185 Mower: “Well Worth A Serious Look”
Barnsdale Gardens head gardener Jonathan Brocklebank tests the Mountfield SP185 pedestrian petrol mower, which targets medium to large lawns of up to 1,500m² Assembling the mower was straightforward. The handlebars
