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
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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
GroundsFest 2026: More Than Just A Show
GroundsFest 2026 is set to rack up the momentum to build on its remarkable growth and industry support that has quickly established it as the must-attend event for landscaping and
Green-Tech Supports DTMS With Sustainable Landscape Solutions For Goole Town Centre Regeneration
PROJECT OVERVIEW The Goole Public Realm Project is a phased regeneration scheme designed to enhance key locations across Goole Town Centre, including the railway station, market hall, library and
A Tour Of Wimbledon With Neil Stubley And The GMA
Paul O’Grady With Wimbledon now underway, The Landscaper was invited to the All-England Club by the Grounds Management Association (GMA) pre-tournament to speak with Head of Courts and Horticulture, and
Standing The Test of Time
Audit trails can protect resilient landscapes’ legacy, writes Lynne Taylor We regularly hear the term ‘Resilient gardens’ in relation to a garden’s ability to cope with climate change, and building
How To Stake A Tree Correctly
Staking a tree is a vital step in ensuring healthy establishment, especially in our now often windy, variable climate, say the specialists at Wyevale Nurseries and supply partner Green-tech. Done
Our Chat With The Outgoing CEO Of The Grounds Management Association Geoff Webb
Paul O’Grady When I learned just over a month ago that Geoff Webb, CEO of the Grounds Management Association (GMA) since 2005, announced his intention to step down from his
Stay Vigilant – It’s Tick Season
An uptick in blood-sucking pests could follow last year’s long hot summer, writes John Horsley, training and professional development officer at national trade body the British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
Developing A Tree Strategy For The Urban Realm
More UK local authorities recognise trees are not simply there to look pretty but present vital infrastructure. Here, Treeconomics, specialists in urban forestry. tree strategy development and the sustainable management
Untapped Frontiers Up On The Roof
When a rare and previously believed to be extinct orchid was discovered growing on a green rooftop in the city of London, it offered a striking illustration of how roofs
Creating Floral Drama In Public Spaces
See the big picture when conceiving planting schemes, advises Peter Burks. As someone who loves plants and would happily have one of everything in my garden, I am often disappointed
The Landscaper’s Trip to Kramp HQ: Away in Amsterdam
Paul O’Grady After a few weeks of build-up, the event finally arrived as I took the short flight from England to the Netherlands to visit Kramp’s headquarters in Varsseveld, around
Bugbears Of Spring
Of the many thousands of species of insect in the UK, only a few are considered a pest when found in human environments, writes John Horsley, training and development officer
From Uncertainty to Opportunity: How BALI’s National Conference is Shaping the Future of Landscaping
The Landscaper was out and about again last month, this time at Pall Mall’s Royal Society of London for the BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) National Landscape Conference. © Julian
Can-Am in Catalonia: A Ride to Remember
The Landscaper sent Chris Bennett along to Spain to test the latest 2026 Can-Am off-road machines, and what an unforgettable 24 hours it proved to be. From navigating the rolling
Coming Off The Tools: A Tradesman’s Journey
Cowen Landscapes director Matt Harvey has stepped back from his lifelong passion into an even more inspiring future When I decided to step away from the tools nearly 18 months
Wyevale completes latest move in sustainability strategy
The Landscaper reported last autumn on Wyevale Nurseries’ project to construct a reservoir at its Hereford site. Here, managing director Andy Johnson updates us on progress. Is the project completed?
Johnsons Sports Seed aids Reddish Vale flood recovery programme
For the last few seasons, J Premier Tee has been transforming tees and aprons at Reddish Vale Golf Club, Stockport, bringing benefits to play, and praise for head greenkeeper Aaron
