John Hillier retires
Hillier prides itself on its family involvement in the business, and a key innovator over the last 60 years in driving the expansion of the business and the introduction of
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Soft-landscape workshop
Garden designer Andrew Wilson, Sheffield alumni Ken Thompson and award-winning landscape architect John Wyer will lead the discussion on ‘Biophilia’ at Palmstead Nurseries’ soft-landscape workshop in January 2019. Palmstead’s annual
Mulch mower from Italian manufacturer
Ibea is launching the new 5370SB Professional Mulching mowers at SALTEX (stand number K020) at the NEC Birmingham 31 October to 1 November. The mower is designed and built with
Achieving top grades
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) is proud to announce that Thomas Sherreard from The London Club and Hadlow College has become the first Golf Greenkeeping Apprentice to achieve the new
Encouraging times
Event organisers have reported a significant increase in pre-show visitor registration ahead of SALTEX 2018, which takes place at The NEC, Birmingham on 31 October – 01 November. It certainly
Coping with BIG seasonal changes
With the shocking report in recent days from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on climate change, and with the extreme recent weather we are all experiencing such as
Graduates’ Trainee Programme
Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries is inviting applications for its two-year Graduate Trainee Programme, for people interested in nursery production and other elements of the business including finance, IT, sales or marketing.
Unearthing the benefits
Johnsons Lawn Seed has launched its latest lawn innovation. The company’s latest research into grass growing techniques unearthed the benefits of an ingredient that specifically seeks out grass plants. Super
New Product Awards 2018 winners
Eleven ground-breaking new garden products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2018, at a special award presentation organised and run by Garden Trade
Landscape Construction Diploma launch
BALI, through its nationwide GoLandscape initiative, has supported BALI Training Provider member Capel Manor College in developing and launching a brand new Advanced Diploma in Landscape Construction (Level 3). Endorsed
‘Top 30’ young professional
Green-tech’s Key Account Manager Jordan Webster is selected as one to watch in the Pro Landscaper ‘30 under 30’ – The Next Generation, which seeks to discover the most impressive
Welcome growth at Exhibition
The 23rd GaLaBau in Nuremberg welcomed 72,005 trade visitors – 12.3% more than in 2016 – keen to learn about the latest products and trends for designing, building and maintaining
Next-generation woodchipper
GreenMech will use APF 2018 to launch its next-generation SURE-Trak System (patent pending). Since its introduction in 2002, the SAFE-Trak19-28 woodchipper has become an indispensable tool for operators traversing embankments
Best New Product award at GLEE
At GLEE, Yorkshire-based start-up company, Block Blitz, won a Best New Product award in the Tools & Machinery category, and its new Multi Pave and Block Shield treatments were shortlisted
International invasive weed control conference
The Property Care Association’s 2018 International Invasive Weed Conference is at The Slate, University of Warwick, on 22 November, with speakers from across the public and private sector, including legal,
Industry-shaped exhibition
When the 73rd annual SALTEX exhibition opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham on 31 October and 1 November, visitors can look forward to a comprehensive product display spread over
2019 Promotions Catalogue
Warwickshire-based and family-run Hawkesmill Nurseries, who produce over 3.5 million plants throughout the year, has released its 2019 Promotions Catalogue. It includes tried and tested, popular varieties and new lines.
Paver dolly
Bon’s Paver Dolly securely and easily transports layers of paving blocks directly from the pallet to jwhere they are needed on the building site. The cart has fully adjustable clamping
Tale of two Dans
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is proud to announce that Daniel Ashelby of Wilmslow Golf Club has been proclaimed the 30th winner of the Toro Student Greenkeeper
Bespoke trailers
Difference and variety is exciting, which is why British manufacturer SCH was recently delighted to receive an order for 12 bespoke trailers from Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd. Ransomes has supplied quipment
