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
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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
Groundtel robotic linemarkers tick the boxes for schools
Robotic linemarking is helping keep school sportspitches on the right lines. Groundtel Ltd is a family-run business with a proud reputation for precision, reliability and service. With more than 150
Learn how to renovate lawns this autumn
An invitation to join the Allett Level 1 Lawn Academy Allett Mowers is inviting lawn enthusiasts from around the UK to learn how to renovate lawns and gain the Allett
UK Loggers National Championships at SAGE
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)
Colour boost from DLF wild flower seeds
In order to meet with the increasing demand for conservation mixtures, DLF Seeds have announced expansions to the Pro Flora wild flower seeds and Colour Boost amenity flower collections, in
Garden tips to help save the bees in Britain
Horticulture specialists LazyFlora.com have compiled a bee-saving guide to encourage green-fingered homeowners to protect these important insects. Brits are being urged to make their gardens more hospitable in a
Top tips for buying compact tractors
Steven Haynes, sales manager for TYM at Reesink Turfcare offers advice on what to look out for when purchasing a compact tractor When buying a tractor, it’s worth factoring in
2020 International Year of Plant Health
2020 has been designated the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO). The FAO (part of the United Nations) sees this as an opportunity
