Learner of the Year Awards
Reece McNaughton, an 18-year-old apprentice from Kelso, won the Horticulture category at Lantra Scotland’s annual Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards. Reece was also Overall Runner-up for the
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Zero finance Continues
“A large proportion of our customers have been taking advantage of our 0% finance offer,” says Ben Murray, Polaris’ National Sales Manager. “We have decided to continue offering interest-free financing
Irish Student Greenkeeper of the Year
Rody Kilbride from Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo is the winner of the Irish Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2018, sponsored by ICL and Syngenta. For several years, ICL and Syngenta
New APL Chairman
Ken White from Frosts Landscapes has stepped down as Chair of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL). Vice Chair Rod Winrow, from Garden House Design, is taking on the role
Antidote to ‘Augusta Syndrome’
Every year, ‘Augusta Syndrome’ can cause greenkeepers grief as the new golf season tees off. Those pristine greens and fairways that millions marvel at during the Masters tournament can
Horticulturalists of Tomorrow
Six students studying horticulture have been awarded £8,500 worth of scholarships by the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF). As part of the DCF Scholarship Season, four students have received Student Scholarships
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
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
Expansion throughout USA
Operating on a global scale with distributors in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and America, Kebony (a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects) has continued its expansion throughout the United
Pushing the Boundaries of Innovation
The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) is pleased to announce that power giant Drax and Ireland’s ‘Internet of Trees’ technology-solution provider Treemetrics are now confirmed for its flagship National Conference,
Demand for Specimen Shrubs
Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford has created additional bed space on its nursery for specimen shrubs and has extended the range to include several native hedging varieties to keep up with
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
Targeted and Personalised
Woodlodge, supplier of garden pots, horticulture products and gardenware, is introducing a new point-of-sale (POS) printing service. To entice customers in-store, Woodlodge offers in-house printing service to create eye-catching POS
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
Curing the Greens at Blackwell Golf Club
After some shading issues were resolved at the Blackwell Golf Club in Worcestershire, Head Greenkeeper Rhys Thomas has since restored the greens to their full health thanks to a range
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
First UK Showing of R-Series Excavators
The Bobcat stand at Hillhead 2018 will show models from the company‘s latest compact loader, compact excavator, telehandler and attachment ranges, including the first appearance in the UK of the
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
