Fastest growing plant on earth….Moso Bamboo Surfaces
A growing number of designers are now turning from wood to grass – aka bamboo. Bamboo is gaining this new popularity for a number of reasons. Aesthetically it is quite
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Liverpool breaks new ground…SIS Pitches
One of Britain’s great footballing cities has expanded its club and community provision for the national game. SIS Pitches has just completed the installation of its Soccer Pro 60 3G
WorldSkills
The Association of Landscapers (APL) have announced the sponsors for the 2014 WorldSkills UK competition. Organising partner APL have once again joined forces with Makita UK, Marshalls, Jewson and Greenwood
Big stump – no problem
After you’ve felled a 125ft tall triple stem Lime tree the resultant stump needs the best equipment to clear it away and John Stenning of Canadian Roots Tree Surgery always
UK parks in crisis
Commenting on the Heritage Lottery Fund ‘State of UK Parks 2014’ report Mark Camley, Chairman of The Parks Alliance – the newly formed voice of UK parks, which brings together
Dedicated to customer service
Deco-Pak, supplier of aggregates and landscaping products, has confirmed that it is has further invested in its stock and transport systems, to ensure even higher levels of service and customer
£700,000 new contracts
Oak View Landscapes kicks off its 10th anniversary celebrations in style on the back of new contracts secured to the value of £700,000 during May and June 2014. Oak View
Plant Selfie
Fairweather’s Nursery is celebrating winning the Plant Selfies Photography Competition launched at this year’s HTA National Plant Show. As part of the show’s 5th birthday celebrations exhibitors were asked to
NEW ROAD-LEGAL ELECTRIC TRUCK COMES TO UK
A road-legal electric truck, created by a company which made its name in Formula 1 car design, is now available in the UK. The Flex L3 is compact and nimble
ALL-IN-ONE!
The great thing about creating a green roof is that there are so many ways this can be achieved. A complex roof garden requires incredibly careful construction in order to
Changing places… Nick Rudham… Penter
Penter, the paving brand of Wienerberger, provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, has welcomed Nick Rudham as its new national sales manager, following the launch of the brand in
All-round versatility
Wessex AR rotary mowers have proved themselves to be robust and durable machines, ideal for private estates, farms and studs. Available in 1.2m, 1.5m, and 1.8m working widths and with
High-performing, low vibration, easy to use
“With the new 525 series we’ve looked to cover all aspects of professional brushcutting and trimming applications, resulting in a low weight but incredibly sturdy and ergonomic range of models.
Discover China’s Horticulture Industry
Horticulturists worldwide are invited to join a VIP tour of the spectacular Qingdao International Horticultural Expo and exclusive access to key plant and flower producers in China. The International Association
Tractors gets a facelift
A new design for the John Deere X300 Select Series range of lawn tractors has been introduced to coincide with this year’s launch of the new X310 model. The bonnets
PLAYGROUND ORDERS FALLING
First quarter UK orders for playgrounds and play equipment fell to an eight year low in 2014, according to the Association of Play Industries (API). API member companies reported £42
Pam leaves Park after 16 years
A chapter in the 26-year history of Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood closed recently with the retirement of Pam Martin after 16 years of service. Familiar to thousands of
JCB DELIVERS THIRD HIGHEST PROFIT EVER
JCB achieved its third most profitable year in its 68-year history in 2013, the company announced today. Earnings stood at £313 million on an EBITDA basis (2012: £365 million) on
Star rated loppers
WOLF-Garten has created a new star rating system for its Power Cut System Series loppers. The range uses an improved cutting head technology which better transforms applied strength into maximum
Three year warranty
Etesia UK, the UK distributor of Pellenc battery-powered tools has announced it will now offer a three year commercial warranty as standard. The warranty is an extension of the normal
