Renovation Edge
Liberty Stadium Swansea, the premier sports venue in South West Wales, is home to Swansea City Football Club and the Ospreys regional rugby team. Although sceptical, Head Groundsman Dan Kirton
Softscaping
Journey of the Seed
Advancing lawn technology has been at the core of Johnsons Lawn Seed’s business for nearly 200 years. Established in 1820, Johnsons is the oldest lawn seed brand in the UK
Training Courses 2018
Sports surface consultancy, STRI Group, has released dates for turf industry training courses held this autumn/winter at its UK headquarters in Bingley, West Yorkshire. The professional qualifications include BASIS Certificate
UK-native Wildflowers and Meadow Grasses
A new wildflower seed mixture, specifically designed to produce a fast-establishing sward of UK-native wildflowers and meadow grasses has been launched by Germinal Amenity. Formulated to produce the kind of
What Lies Beneath
The APL Garden for Ascot titled ‘What Lies Beneath’ has been designed as an educational piece of landscaping. Public at the show will be invited to walk on the garden,
Top Innovations in Woody Plants and Perennials
In a short space of time, approximately 30 companies have become part of the new event Garden Trials and Trade 2018 on 12, 13 and 14 June. There are 11
Planting a Seed for the Future
Planting a seed for the future: Macmillan’s RHS Chatsworth Legacy Garden On June 5th, Macmillan Cancer Support will be at the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, exhibiting a bespoke garden inspired
Strong Start to 2018
Glee show organisers report that the beginning of 2018 saw the annual exhibition witness support from the garden retail sector. With a relocation to NEC halls 6,7,8,19 and 20 set
Soil Resource Survey
Tim O’Hare Associates (TOHA) has undertaken a Soil Resource Survey to determine the quality of soils displaced by planned improvements and building works at RHS Garden Wisley. The development of
Digging Deep for Garden Re-Leaf
Garden Re-Leaf Day has raised more than £65,000 thanks to garden industry events and promotions all over the country. Activities included the annual Garden Re-Leaf Walk, the inaugural Garden
Lighting the Scene without being Seen
Finishes and materials that blend in with the garden – Martin Bennett reports In some cases, Landscapers and designers may opt for standard black outdoor lights such as Spike lights,
Festival Fundraising Dinner
Perennial is reviving its traditional Festival Dinner, an evening of fundraising, with the help of partners and supporters from across the UK horticulture industry. Taking place on 12 October at
Germinal GB ….Geraed to Enhanced Customer Service
IMAGE Germinal GB Managing Director Paul Billings (right), and Operations Manager Matt Stevens, cut the ribbon to open the company’s new 18,565 square foot warehouse at Lincoln A £1.5 million investment
Screwfix LIVE returns! 18,000 visitors 170 Trade suppliers.
Screwfix LIVE returns to Farnborough with an exciting new Exhibition and Conference Centre! · Trade & DIY show opens 28 September – 30 September 2018 · Stand sell-out! More trade
New Kitchen Garden
Harris Bugg Studio has been appointed to design the new Kitchen Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater. Set within the historic walls of the original Victorian Kitchen Garden, the design references
Circumnavigation: The 24,900 mile HAYTER MOWER !
Where professional landscapers are concerned, a Hayter mower can be used day in and day out on a variety of turfs from small gardens to large estates, achieving outstanding results.
Tracmaster New lawn scarifier attachment
Tracmaster has announced the newest addition to their expanding CAMON range of equipment – the CAMON BC65 Lawn Scarifier Attachment – a 65cm wide scarifier to fit the BCS Two
Green-tech – headline sponsor
BALI Registered Affiliate member Green-tech has renewed its headline sponsorship of the BALI National Landscape Awards for a further three years, commencing this year. The company’s initial three year sponsorship,
Going for Gold
In 1988, newly-weds Rosy and Rob Hardy were selling home grown plants at a local car boot sale. Thirty years on, Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants has gained an international reputation
