The 2026 awards of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) features more finalists than ever before, umbrella body the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has revealed. No few than 123 schemes
A mapping and analysis tool to help local authorities understand how neighbourhoods perform against the 3-30-300 principle – an emerging standard for healthy, nature-rich urban environments – has been launched
Makita has released its new professional cordless UC030G 40VMax 500 mm brushless XGT® chainsaw, designed for demanding cutting tasks where reliability, durability and high performance are essential. Built to deliver
Dutch trade fair boasts a myriad trees, shrubs and exceptional ranges The town of Zundert rests in the south of The Netherlands on the Belgian border, in the heart of
The newly opened Greener Skills Garden (see The Landscaper, November/December 2025) at RHS Garden Wisley has a strong personal significance for the garden designer Dave Green, writes Gillian Taylor. As
Saltex 2025 has officially wrapped with a confirmed attendance of 7,463, outstripping 2024 visitor numbers and reinforcing its position as the cutting-edge event for the grounds management industry, organiser the
Power tool make Stihl has launched additions to its professional personal protective equipment “to deliver outstanding comfort, protection and mobility” for forestry workers and arborists. Spanning the Function, Dynamic and
The GroundsFest trade event has been recognised for its contribution to the landscaping and groundcare sectors by winning the Industry Impact Award at the EN Indy Awards. The Award celebrates
An international speaker on workforce burnout, anxiety and stress takes the stage on the Tuesday of the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) 2026 annual conference at Carden Park Chester (January 27,
Another major chainsaw supplier has stated that it back Lantra’s Respect your Chainsaw safety campaign. The Landscaper reported on Lantra’s initiative in the November/December issue, with suppliers Stihl and EGO
Sarah Cunningham, the Grounds Management Association’s director – commercial and events, speaks to The Landscaper about the role of the event and the innovations visitors can expect this year. “Saltex
With cordless technology advancing rapidly, manufacturer Makita’s UB001G XGT Blower exemplifies how modern cordless tools match petrol performance while eliminating fuel mixing, emissions, and maintenance requirements. Since its launch, Makita’s
Europe’s leading sport amenities landscaping and turf exhibition is providing free car parking for visitors. The NEC venue usually charges around £20 a day to park but organiser the Grounds
Saltex, the UK’s cutting-edge turf management show, has unveiled its brand-new Arcade Zone, a dynamic and interactive space bringing gamification and play to the heart of the exhibition. Located in
Turfcare machinery maker Redexim introduces the Verti-Cut Flex 2000 dethatcher and Turf-Tidy 1100 cut and collect to the market. The Verti-Cut Flex 2000 simplifies dethatching on undulating terrain and pivots
Landscapers have few opportunities to gain qualifications, as the sector lacks a formal, focused educational base. The issue lies in the ill-defined nature of landscaping, as under its umbrella lie
Turfcare machinery manufacturer Redexim has double cause to celebrate after winning two categories in GroundsFest’s first innovation awards. Marking excellence and innovation across landscaping, amenity management, turfcare and related industries,
Visitor numbers released for GroundsFest 2025 broke through 9,000, with the organiser claiming the indoor/outdoor event is now the UK’s largest industry trade show. This third event drew 9,037 visitors
Thonock Park is the UK’s first club to invest in Toro’s Turf Pro autonomous mowers. Following its decision to move to robots in New Year 2025, the Lincolnshire club was
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) plan to mark its 60th anniversary in 2026 includes a commemorative logo for members to use from September 2025 onwards. Representing 200 garden centres nationwide,
