As garden and outdoor living spaces continue to evolve, client expectations demand landscapers deliver wooden structures that look amazing on installation day and keep their finish long-term. For timber-heavy projects
As urban development continues to intensify and infrastructure projects expand, noise pollution has become an increasingly important consideration in landscape design. Whether beside busy roads, railway corridors, industrial facilities or
Availability of food, water and shelter can make outdoor human environments an ideal home for rodents but we can mitigate risk, writes Niall Gallagher, technical manager at the British Pest
Power take-off (PTO) driven equipment may not be always in daily use by most landscapers but it poses a significant risk when tractor-driven implements, such as wood chippers or flail
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
