WIN WIN WIN ! The DECIMATOR
The DECIMATOR, a new 4mm cable-reinforced grass cutter that has been designed for professional landscapers. The DECIMATOR is the latest innovation in the BesserTrim Grass Cutting System. This cable-reinforced
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High satisfaction
Writtle College has excelled in postgraduate satisfaction as revealed by the latest industry students’ survey results. This year’s Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), which is open to all postgraduate students
BREXIT AND AUSTERITY THREATENS NATURE
The European Landscape Conference event is just a few weeks away – it has attracted global interest from California to the Mediterranean. The not for profit event will debate the
Brexit, the Law and ClearWater
What does Brexit mean for those in landscaping and turf maintenance as far as legal compliance is concerned and with particular regard to the EU Water Framework Directive? David Mears
Increased UK coverage
Green-tree soils increase Southern coverage with addition of two new partner production sites The Green-tree soils and growing media division of Green-tech has increased its UK coverage with the addition
Growth in Operating Profit
Notcutts, the UK’s largest family owned garden centre group, has today announced operating profit for the 12 months to February 2016 of £1.29m vs £1.08m prior year – a 20%
State-of-the art boiler
BSW Timber has become the first UK sawmiller to generate electricity from biomass fuel with the commissioning of a £2.5 million Combined Heat and Power (CHP) boiler at its Carlisle
Brown’s Birthday Bake
No birthday is complete without balloons, presents and most importantly, a birthday cake. In light of this, the Capability Brown Festival are launching Brown’s Birthday Bake – a competition taking
Garden makeovers
A national children’s charity has been able to enhance the lives of a dozen seriously ill children and their families thanks to the support of the UK’s leading artificial grass
Floating beer garden
Johnsons of Whixley has been chosen to supply over 700 varieties for a unique floating beer garden display for a famous Belgian beer brand. Johnsons of Whixley was selected
Garden to entertain
Provender Nurseries in conjunction with Capel Manor College, Enfield campus, have announced two winners of the Provender Nurseries Redesign competition 2016. Provender Nurseries sponsor a garden at Capel Manor College
Stone Globe Lights – Safety and ornamental feature
Globe Lights convincing ‘stone’ balls sit on paving, gravel or grass and nestle amongst plantings, adding form and definition to the landscape. Stone Globe Lights can also be affixed to
Cutting edge appointment
Foley United has appointed Ian Robson as the company’s Importer/distributor for the UK and Ireland, encompassing their extensive range of professional grinders, as well as the Neary Technologies
APF EXHIBITION 2016 – FULL PREVIEW NEXT ISSUE OF THE LANDSCAPER
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Council stops spraying chemicals
Since launching in the UK early last year, Cardley Wave have helped local authorities achieve a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to weed control and now more and more local
Move to a beautiful location
B&P Handelskwekerijen from Kesteren has moved to a beautiful location in the heart of standard tree centre Opheusden. “B&P can now be found in a character building, where the past,
An event to remember
Image: From left: Wayne Grills, Monty Don, Sue Biggs and RHS Young Landscape Contractor Ewan Sewell The inaugural RHS Young Landscape Contractor competition has turned out to be an event
Tatton Park – BALI members Success
BALI members have had another highly successful year at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, bringing home one Gold medal, one Silver-Gilt, three Silvers, one Bronze, and the Best
Astraw-naut at Hampton Court
Mandy Bartlett-Richards pictured with her pupils from Abbeys Primary School were delighted to be awarded 3rd place out of a total of 62 entries for their scarecrow Astraw-naut. The Hampton
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