Planting trends 2016
D W Frost (Wholesale Nurseries) Ltd is a family run business with 35 years of experience in growing and selling quality trees, shrubs and hardy ornamental nursery stock to the
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Xylella fastidiosa
There are known outbreaks of Xylella fastidiosa in Italy, France (Corsica and mainland France). An outbreak in the UK could lead to destruction of host plants within 100 m and
Young green talent
The 2016 ‘Young Gardeners of the Year’ competition launched at the end of 2015 is being supported by landscape supplier Green-tech. Green-tech will be donating the Mona irrigation system and
Quality – top priority
George Davies Turf supplies turf, various topsoil’s and bark to landscapers, developers, golf courses and domestic customers in the Home Counties, Northants and Bedfordshire areas. Over the last 15 years
Power Tools and Quad Bikes top “Most Stolen “
Quad bikes and tools top the list of the most stolen items in the last year That’s the view of a national alarm company, which says that more attention to
Mike, Carol, Alice, Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby and Cindy
Eight tiny ducklings were picked up in Emsworth, Hampshire, having hatched some four months earlier than expected. These little ‘early birds’, thought to be just a few days old
Final call for horticultural scholarship applications!
The David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) Scholarship Season closes this month. Those who want to apply for a scholarship have just three weeks left to do so before the
Large reinforced slopes hydroseeded
CDTS were selected as the specialist seeding contractor for the A3 Bypass which also included the new tunnel under the Devil’s Punchbowl, meaning that the old A3 could be removed
Last chance to book
This is the last week to book tickets to join the world’s best ornamentals growers at the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2016. Last day for booking is
Needs of the American market
The Campey Turf Care Systems and Imants BV partnership will be exhibiting at the STMA/GIS 2016 in San Diego (19-22nd January) under the Campey/Imants banner with support from American company and
Subtle tones
The Playhouse Company, has reported a change in its customers’ habits and preferences. Over the course of its 20 years the Playhouse Company has noticed an emerging trend of
New finance options
Etesia UK has announced affordable lease and hire purchase finance options to allow its customers flexibility when purchasing new Etesia and Pellenc machinery. Designed to give buyers the power to
New Year, New Headquarters
Oak View Landscapes has relocated to purpose built headquarters on a commercial site owned by an associated company near Colchester, Essex. Paul Downer, Managing Director told The Landscaper, “We are
£40m nationwide contract
Ground Control has been awarded nationwide contracts by Network Rail, to help with the effective management of trees and plants that line the rail network, they will support Network Rail
Bolton area – Highly qualified horticulturist
Over the last 10 years, Lostock Lawn Care has built a reputation as quality landscape contractors operating throughout Bolton and the surrounding areas. From small private gardens to large estates
Safety a priority – 2.1 million working days lost!
Falls, slips & trips combined, accounted for more than a third of employee injuries for 2014/2015, with 21,331 reported incidents. This equates to an estimated 2.1 million working days lost.
The new star
The Sportsman 450 H.O. is the new star of the Polaris Sportsman range, featuring Polaris’ automatic 4×4 system with On-Demand, True All-Wheel Drive which engages all four wheels when you
Awarding success!
Green-tech is delighted that a record number of guests attended the BALI National Landscape Awards in their first year as headline sponsor. Nearly 900 people attended the awards ceremony which
Saltex – International – Attendance exceeded expectations!
The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has revealed the independently audited attendance figures for SALTEX 2015 significantly exceeding expectations The independent audit, conducted by BPA Worldwide, confirmed that a total of
New Dealer for Hampshire
Etesia, the exclusive distributor of Pellenc battery-powered equipment in the UK, has announced Hampshire based Mid Hants Mowers as a new Pellenc dealer. Established in 1978, Mid Hants Mowers provide
