Stihl top-handled chainsaw eases arb tasks
Power tool maker Stihl is promising arborists enhanced performance with its MSA 220.1 T chainsaw, thanks to its lighter weight and increased torque. Providing 10% more torque compared to its
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Year of innovation for EGO
Cordless outdoor power equipment maker EGO Power+ is pledging to “push the boundaries of its innovation further than ever before” this year, promising “unique developments from the brand in 2026”.
Stihl launches its most powerful battery cut-off machine
Power tool maker Stihl has unveiled its most powerful battery-powered cut-off machine to date. The TSA 500, with 16 in/350 mm cutting wheel, is the latest addition to its AP
Makita releases new cordless chainsaw
Makita has released its new professional cordless UC030G 40VMax 500 mm brushless XGT® chainsaw, designed for demanding cutting tasks where reliability, durability and high performance are essential. Built to deliver
Stihl battery sprayer blends comfort and precision
Power tool maker Stihl has expanded its sprayer offering with launch of the SGA 30, a sprayer designed “to combine operator comfort with consistently precise liquid application”. Built for landscapers,
Echo backs Lantra chainsaw safety drive
Another major chainsaw supplier has stated that it back Lantra’s Respect your Chainsaw safety campaign. The Landscaper reported on Lantra’s initiative in the November/December issue, with suppliers Stihl and EGO
Cordless “blows away petrol options”
With cordless technology advancing rapidly, manufacturer Makita’s UB001G XGT Blower exemplifies how modern cordless tools match petrol performance while eliminating fuel mixing, emissions, and maintenance requirements. Since its launch, Makita’s
Echo backs chainsaw safety drive as bigger battery unit arrives
Manufacturer Echo is backing Awarding body Lantra’s Respect your Chainsaw safety drive, as it extends its PRO range with a bigger battery model. “We’re proud to support Lantra in its
Downtime plummets as Certus switches to Aspen 2
When tool reliability issues kept recurring in Certus Construction’s two-stroke disc cutters, plant and fleet manager James Kite resolved to identify the source of the failures. After he’d pinpointed incorrect
Stihl battery blower’s a tool for all seasons
Convenience and quietness – two qualities landscapers love in their power tools and you’ll find them in Stihl’s BGA 160 battery blower. Clean surfaces and paths “effortlessly”, thanks to the
The PB-9010T backpack blower packs a punch
Having developed the first ever backpack blower in the early 1970s, Echo know a thing or two about blowers and have just launched the PB-9010T model. Built for professional users
Toro “Leading the Charge” to outdoor power electrification
Drawing on a century of expertise and engineering excellence, Toro has launched the Revolution Series. For professionals in landscaping, groundskeeping, facilities maintenance and municipal authorities, the Toro Revolution Series offers
Husqvarna celebrates one year partnership with Kew Gardens
A year on and horticulturists at the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew (RBG) continue to enjoy the benefits of the gardens’ partnership with robotic mower manufacturer Husqvarna, who teamed up with
Etesia UK launches Donky electric wheelbarrow
Etesia UK has announced the launch of the new Donky electric wheelbarrow. The environmentally friendly Donky electric wheel barrow has quickly become a popular choice for those responsible for landscape
HAIX Forestry Trekker Mountain Boots: The most popular boots for trekkers
HAIX®, the innovative manufacturer of protective footwear, has launched cutting-edge enhancements to one of its classic forestry boots, The Trekker Mountain 2.0. The changes to the boot have been designed
Etesia Hydro 80 MKHPS ride-on launched
Etesia has launched its new Hydro 80 MKHP5 ride-on mower ahead of its official 2020 release. The Hydro 80 MKHP5 can cut and collect in all conditions with the added
SnowEx® Power Pusher™ feature steel trip-edges
American company SnowEx® has introduced its Power Pusher™TE snow pushers for skid-steers, wheel loaders, backhoes and tractors. Available in 8- and 10-foot-wide models with large carrying capacities, the new snow
Outdoor lighting to enjoy warmer nights outside
Outdoor lighting manufactures Collingwood Landscape Lighting aims to create inviting spaces, and by using the warm white colour temperature of 2700 Kelvin, those warmer nights can begin on cool spring
First of EVO 165 woodchippers dispatched from Greenmech
The first batch of EVO 165 woodchippers recently left the GreenMech factory for dealerships across the country, following the launch at The Arb Show in May. The culmination of three
Landscape products for sale at one-stop-trade-shop
Landscape products are now even more accessible online thanks to a new online tool designed to save landscapers time and money. Arbour Landscape Solutions has launched its new one-stop-trade-shop to
Tyre suppliers Redstone release own Redwing brand
Tyre suppliers Redstone, the Sussex-based ground maintenance specialist, has made a name for itself over the last 20 years. The key to its success lies in the fact that it
Yanmar welcomes Johnston Plant Sales to UK dealer network
Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) has appointed Johnston Plant Sales as a dealer for Birmingham and the West Midlands region. The equipment expert is no stranger to Yanmar, having worked
Compact without compromise
A GreenMech Arborist 130 woodchipper has become a key tool in the armoury of Ryan Evans, Owner of Edinburgh’s Castle Trees. Having left a career in the Army after 23
STIHL ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO THE MSA 161 T
STIHL has launched a series of updates to its cordless arborist saw, the MSA 161 T, providing professionals with a more ergonomic and robust tool. The MSA 161 T is
Power blower to tackle ground debris
SCAG Power Equipment, US manufacturers of commercial riding, stand-on and walk-behind lawn mowers and power blowers has recently unveiled a new addition to its family. The Windstorm is from The
Bobcat Shows Expanded UK Ag Telescopic Loader Range
Bobcat, makers of compact machinery, recently unveiled a new expanded range of telescopic loaders for the UK farming market at the Heart of England Conference & Events Centre in Warwickshire.
Look to a greener future with chemical-free weed and moss brushes
The way we live and work is changing. Forward thinking businesses are following the inspiration from the Save the Planet campaign and becoming more pro-active in establishing more efficient and
Ventrac proves success for large contractors
The CGM Group (East Anglia) Ltd is one of the latest landscape contractors to purchase a Ventrac package from Price Turfcare. Supplied by local dealer Ernest Doe & Sons, the
Woodchipper with bite
GreenMech introduced its much-anticipated revolutionary new woodchipper series, the EVO 165 at the recent ARB show. Capitalising on the company’s engineering prowess, this new range has been designed in direct
idverde chooses Pellenc to counter thrown debris
idverde, Europe’s largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape construction projects, has purchased 20 Pellenc ULiB 1500 batteries and 20 Pellenc Excelion 2000 brushcutters all fitted with City Cut
TRUST IN TORO
As one of the most successful and reputable grounds maintenance companies in the UK, John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance knows that having the best groundscare equipment is vital, which is why
Fuel injection chainsaw comes to market in May
Arborists have a treat in store this May when the STHIL MS 500i chainsaw weighing just 6.2kg comes to market. The world’s first chainsaw with electronically controlled fuel injection and a
High performance blower from STIHL
German manufacturer STIHL, launches The BR 800 C-E, the latest addition to its range of innovative and high-performance blowers, ideal for professional landscapers and local authorities. Producing a high-performance blowing
Effortless mowing with Countax C40 garden tractor
Effortless mowing of large areas of lawn are all in a day’s work for the new Countax C40. Designed and manufactured in Britain, the tough and durable C40 uses the
Half-cab promotion
Purchase a new 2018 Polaris Ranger Diesel HD EPS EU or Ranger Diesel HD EPS Tractor from selected Polaris dealers between 1 October 2018 and 21 December 2018 and you
Spider away!
It’s not often that machines are sold at a show, but this happened on booth 7188 at the GIE+EXPO in Louisville, KY when a prospective customer saw the Spider ILD02.
More power, less weight
The new ECHO CS-4510ES rear-handle chainsaw has a 45cc two-stroke stratified scavenging engine, and a power-to-weight ratio that makes it more powerful yet lighter than previous models, with output of
Milestones to prominence
Sports contracting, groundsworks and landscaping group Cleveland Land Services dug into its past recently to unearth key milestones to celebrate 50 years serving the sector. Agricultural machinery salesman Frank Miller
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
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
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
RHS funding
The RHS has made more than £100,000 available to gardening professionals and keen amateurs who want to combine worldwide travel and horticultural learning this year. The funding, which comprises a
Keeping staff and golfers safe
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) has launched a free-to-use web-based platform created by the Xact Group that aims to ensure golf club employers understand their roles and responsibilities towards health
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Most beautiful ground
The Wormsley cricket pitch in Buckinghamshire is often referred to as ‘the most beautiful ground in Britain’. When Mick Jagger introduced Sir Paul Getty to cricket, the latter formed such
Keeping Grounds Growing
Plants and trees are expensive to replace, and it’s crucial to keep greenery hydrated. Keeping plants, trees and grass healthy is the passion and expertise of SCH Supplies; as manufacturers
Comprehensive range
Price Turfcare, the UK and Ireland distributor of the Ventrac multi-implement compact tractor and Ryan turf maintenance equipment, is returning to SALTEX on stand B124. With the business celebrating its
Utility vehicles roundup
Since 1961, Cub Cadet has built lawn mowers, lawn and garden tractors, zero-turn mowers and utility vehicles that work harder and perform better than other products in the industry. With
Multi-purpose remote control mini tractor
A remote controlled mini tracked tractor with a built-in logging winch that can be replaced by a flail mower for vegetation control has been introduced by Spaldings, following the company’s
Fantastic fairways
Lawrence Ryan, course manager at Overstone Park Resort, believes the SISIS tractor- mounted Flexibrush delivers fantastic results on the picturesque fairways at the Northampton-based golf course. The course is quickly
Alumni membership
The sky is the limit for drone enthusiasts and professionals as the UK’s leading drone training experts launches its membership package. Rusta’s ‘Alumni’ membership offers exclusive benefits and discounts across
Performance wins
After learning about the numerous benefits of the Först ST6P, The Tree Feller Ltd has invested in its first Först woodchipper for its growing fleet. The tree surgery business, which
Spot on for course requirements
A massive fire in January 2015 saw Suffolks’ Thorpeness Golf Club lose all its equipment, which was valued at £355,000. For Course Manager of 22 years Ian Willett, the replacement
New chipper website
The team behind the distribution of Jensen woodchippers in the UK has launched a website showcasing the range of chippers available to industry professionals across the country. With a simple-to-navigate
Seed distribution accuracy
Set within Scotland’s Golf Coast, the 18 hole links course at Dunbar Golf Club demands accuracy and judgement as play follows natural contours and a rocky shoreline. Currently in the
Racing green
Daytona International Speedway, the home of the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR, is using a Spider ILD02 remote-controlled slope mower on the steep sided banks of the
Making the cut
Cub Cadet INFINICUT® mowers make it a ‘first’ for Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds. Home to both Rugby Union and Rugby League, the club is currently in the midst of
Tackling lawn damage
The persistent drought of the past few months is causing lawn and turf headaches as the combination of drought and unusually high temperatures, causes a lot of grass plants to
Mulching for green
Mountfield has been a number one UK brand for over 50 years and has not seen a heatwave summer like the one we have been having for a long time…
Busy attendance schedule
Green-tech has released its events calendar, highlighting the company’s many attendances at landscaping exhibitions and events across the UK in 2018, including: Specifi, Glasgow | 4 September FutureScape Scotland, Edinburgh
Upgrades and three-year warranty
Already renowned for its low maintenance and durable machinery, Major Equipment has announced a series of upgrades to the tractor-mounted Swift Roller Mowers. These mowers
The Pasture rejuvenated
The Pasture (Fairways) Sports Complex’s astroturf surface is a hub for sport in the community of Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire. A true
Continue to Learn Scholarship 2019
Applications are now open for the ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship 2019. Now in its third year, ICL and BIGGA are seeking five BIGGA members to take up the 2019
Versatile and compact
The Club Company, which owns and operates 13 country clubs across the UK, has taken delivery of two Ventrac 4500 compact tractors with Contour mowing deck and blowers attachments. Chris
No leaf left unturned
Four SU60 vacuum units from Trilo are the latest additions to the City of Wolverhampton Council’s fleet, making the task of leaf collection much easier. At just shy of five
Celebrating half a century
At BBC Gardeners’ World Live, organisers acknowledged the nurseries and growers who have exhibited at BBC Gardeners’ World Live for the past twenty-five years. Each received a bespoke Moorcroft
Just cricket
David Hodgson, groundsman and president at the Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club in Headingley, Leeds, believes more local cricket clubs would see significant improvements if they used a SISIS Rotorake TM1000
Aerate, scarify and remove thatch
At more than 100 years old, Kent’s St Augustine’s Golf Club has changed a lot over those years and is now a long way away from the grazing land that
Preparing for Waterloo Championships
The Dennis FT510 and SISIS Dart are currently helping Mark Audin prepare the green at the Waterloo Hotel, Blackpool, for the biggest national tournament in the crown green bowling calendar.
Road-legal investment
At SALTEX 2017, Toro’s LT-F3000 triple flail mower stood out from the crowd to Harlow Council-founded facilities management company, HTS Group Limited, and the company, which deals with grass cutting
Wet weather success
Greenfingers, based in Midlothian, Scotland, has renewed its fleet of Etesia groundcare equipment by purchasing 14 Pro 46 PHCS pedestrian mowers and a Buffalo 100 BPHP ride-on mower. Established in
Multi-tasking mower
Billingbear Park, in Berkshire, recently purchased a Ventrac 4500 compact tractor with a rotary Contour mowing deck, supplied and delivered by local dealer, GA Groundcare. The new combination will be
Digger attachments on show
Along with a range of Kubota Excavators, Exac-One will show the following attachments at Hillhead 2018 on 26-28 June in Buxton: KSG 80 Kerb Grab, on a U17 TFK 70
Cut quality
Richard Ayling, grounds manager at Merchant Taylors’ School in Hertforshire, recently purchased four Dennis Razors – one for the school’s lawn areas and three for cricket pitch preparations. Richard has
Emergency Authorisation for soil pest control
An Emergency Authorisation has been granted for the use of the Syngenta insecticide, Acelepryn, for the control of Chafer grubs and leatherjacket on golf course greens and tees, horse racing
In-depth equipment training
Newly appointed BLEC dealer, Acorn Tractors from Derbyshire, recently joined forces with staff from Charterhouse Turf Machinery (CTM) for an in-depth training session on the BLEC range of specialist landscaping
Wheel gold at Chelsea
The Makita 18v LXT Brushless power-assisted wheelbarrow has taken some of the back-breaking labour out of Landform Consultants’ inspirational garden builds at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018. Mark Gregory,
Official BIGGA Partner
Bernhard and Company has become the latest turf industry organisation to formalise its support of members of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association by becoming an official BIGGA Partner.
Tivoli trading
Following completion of its acquisition of ISS Landscaping on 1 June, Tivoli (Tivoli Group Limited) is trading. Tivoli Group Limited is owned by private individuals as part of the Sullivan
Murray Hire Centres choose Först
Bristol-based equipment and tool hire business Murray Hire Centres is continuing to expand its long-standing fleet of Först woodchipper machines, after consistently being impressed by the superiority and reliability of
Tracked mini-transporters
The new Ibea Mini Transporters, sometimes referred to as powered barrows, are a ‘must have’ for anyone wishing to move loads across rough terrain, up steps, over kerbs and around
Recruiting to meet increasing demand
Green-tech has recently welcomed four new recruits to join its sales and warehouse teams, to increase the company’s employees to 85. The sales team is being supported by new
The Chelsea phenomenon
Deco-Pak has reported an increase in sales in its Chelsea Garden Range in the week during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, as the decorative aggregates specialist announces its continued commitment
Savings on battery-powered mowers
Etesia UK offers savings on selected models in its Duocut range of green technology battery-powered pedestrian mowers. The revolution in battery powered equipment continues to sweep through the groundscare industry
Mower Manoeuvrability
Cub Cadet’s PRO Z Series mowers have been given the official seal of approval by 100 landscapers who put the machines through their paces for a rigorous testing period of
Maximising Sector Growth
As sales of outdoor entertainment and living products continue to increase, the Glee exhibition (10-13 September, at NEC Birmingham) will include new suppliers and the latest information to help maximise
Achieving ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015
For the eighth successive year, Green-tech has achieved the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation certification, with the 2015 being the most detailed and comprehensive quality and environmental standard. ISO
Support Primary School Gardening
Ahead of this year’s National Children’s Gardening Week (26 May-3 June), a Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) report ‘Together, we help children grow – the state of primary school gardening in
Side-by-Side Revolution
It’s been two decades since the RANGER® 6×6 vehicle was introduced and revolutionised the side-by-side category in 1998. Mitchell Johnson is the son of David Johnson (one of the founders
Dependable All-temperature Starting
The new Cub Cadet fuel-injected engine boasts serious strength, delivering the kind of high-performance power you’d expect from Cub Cadet. Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) uses up to 25% less fuel,
Havoc Unwreaked
There is a direct correlation between grass growth and ground temperature, and the extreme lows followed by recent highs will have grass growing incredibly well. The downside to this, however,
Enhanced Online Experience
Green-tech’s new website brings together products from all Green-tech’s brands into one central hub, providing improved visitor browsing and buying experience. It includes a powerful search system, product calculators for
Future Vision: Liverpool Waters
New visuals for the £5 billion Liverpool Waters project show how the 60-hectare development will look when completed, with restoration of the city’s northern docks to create a world-class, mixed-use
Woodchipper Winner
Tony Dighton of T.D Environmental Services won a new Först ST6 P woodchipper in the ‘Win a Chipper’ competition. Tree surgeons, contractors and arborists were entered into a prize draw
Hayter and Toro – National Gardening Week 30th April – 6th May
To celebrate National Gardening Week, Toro and Hayter are offering a number of exclusive offers to budding gardeners throughout the country. National Gardening Week, launched by the Royal Horticultural Society,
Promoting Play
The Association of Play Industries (API) has a new brand and website, reflecting its role as ‘the lead trade association for the UK play industry’. API member companies provide playgrounds,
Safe, Playable Pitches
The Football Development Centre at Flegg High Ormiston Academy in Norfolk, known as the FDC@Flegg, is one of three facilities run by Norfolk County FA. Elliot Pride, the FDC@Flegg Development
Developing the ‘Super Fleet’
Goodwood has returned to Toro as it continues in its ambition to develop a ‘super fleet’ for its 12,000-acre Sussex estate. The last time we caught up with Phil Helmn,
Blooming Plant Trends
Industry exhibition, Glee (10-12 September, NEC Birmingham), explores the latest plant trends. The garden industry is worth an estimated £5 billion, including £1,424 billion of garden plant sales. Broken down
Real Gardens for Real People
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has revealed brand new Lifestyle Gardens at its largest flower festival, RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (2-8 July), supported by Viking Cruises. Featuring plenty
Lifting Turf Made Easier
When it comes to renovating an area of turf, manual lifting may seem arduous and strenuous. However, with the use of sod cutter, ground can be lifted with ease. Billy
Pitch Maintenance
Wessex International, UK groundcare equipment, is now a partner in Rugby Groundsmen Connected. Devised by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) head groundsman Keith Kent, the service is RFU’s communication network
Cub Cadet ..Mini rider
The new addition is the Cub Cadet LR2 FR60 mini rider. This super nimble machine needs little more space than a walk-behind mower, yet easily fits through garden gates and
Trilo – mow, scarify and collect
Aston University Recreation Centre in Great Barr, Birmingham, used to use a contractor for any scarification work – that’s until Head Groundsman, Malcolm Edwards, did his sums. He found that
Flail – tall grass, brush, thistles and weeds
Ibea Flail Mowers with 16” tractor wheel transmission make short work of heavy duty brush, tall overgrown grass, thistles and saplings plus they are easy to use due to
The Eden Project – new robotic gardener
Popular visitor destination, the Eden Project, has added a new member to its horticultural team this spring. Husqvarna Automower , a robotic lawnmower which works unassisted throughout the day and
NEW TRADITION FOR STRIPED LAWNS
The key to the perfect striped lawn is a cylinder mower and for more than 50 years, cylinder lawnmowers from Allett have been creating quintessentially English lawns around the world.
Great brands…. New Etesia Dealer
Etesia UK has announced the appointment of Country Machinery Ltd, based in Driffield, East Yorkshire as its newest dealer. Country Machinery, a family run business providing sales, services repairs and
Lighting the Scene without being Seen
Finishes and materials that blend in with the garden – Martin Bennett reports In some cases, Landscapers and designers may opt for standard black outdoor lights such as Spike lights,
Circumnavigation: The 24,900 mile HAYTER MOWER !
Where professional landscapers are concerned, a Hayter mower can be used day in and day out on a variety of turfs from small gardens to large estates, achieving outstanding results.
Tracmaster New lawn scarifier attachment
Tracmaster has announced the newest addition to their expanding CAMON range of equipment – the CAMON BC65 Lawn Scarifier Attachment – a 65cm wide scarifier to fit the BCS Two
Going for Gold
In 1988, newly-weds Rosy and Rob Hardy were selling home grown plants at a local car boot sale. Thirty years on, Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants has gained an international reputation
SPINACLEAN …..Business Training Days
External Cleaning: Business Training Days Spinaclean’s training days are designed to meet all the requirements needed to set up an all over external cleaning business. They will teach you how
Safeguard Europe Keeping patios in their prime
Roxil’s landscaping protection range not only keeps patios in their prime but also needs treatment to be undertaken less frequently. Hard cleaning is detrimental to patios in terms of wear
GROUNDSCARE PRODUCTS……….TAKING MEASURE
ZIPLEVEL PRO-2000 enables one person, working alone, to quickly survey sites or set installation levels. Benefit from speed of set-up and ease of use when setting out and installing
BRITCOVER – A day to construct
The new range of heavy-duty PVC-clad buildings from Britcover are the ideal solution for the storage and maintenance of landscaping machinery and vehicles. All models are designed and built
HAIX Boots Hold Up Under Pressure
Looking after a football pitch is a high-pressure business when the turf you’ve treated, mowed, nurtured and manicured is seen by thousands of spectators at the ground – even more
The Best Yet!
A year’s worth of meticulous and strategic planning from show organisers culminated in what is being hailed by many as the best ever SALTEX. The two-day exhibition has quickly grown
Problems managing wild flower areas?
Have you or your clients ever experienced problems managing wild flower areas? Perhaps the client was expecting a slightly different “look”, maybe they’re not sure when to mow – or
Lawnmower man drives the distance
(Left to right) Kathryn Maxfield, Joanne Gregory, Andy Maxfield, Chris Meacock, Kaitlyn Maxfield and Becca Watson at Land’s End with the X750 lawn tractor and one of its larger cousins,
Dennis G860 “A great bit of kit”
Glenn Davies, grounds manager at Bloxham School in Oxfordshire has claimed that he chooses Dennis because of the “strength, history, quality and durability” of the mowers. “The Dennis G860
CUB CADET – Bag, mulch or discharge
When choosing a new mower, one of the questions to ask yourself is, do you want the option to bag, mulch or discharge the clippings? There are benefits to each,
Quiet innovative hedge trimmer
The new EGO Power+ HT6500E hedge trimmer has a dual action 65cm blade that offers a precise finish courtesy of EGO’s laser cut, diamond ground blades. It has 33mm blade
Safety Cut
STM Co Ltd in Warwickshire have been dealers for the Humus range of grasscare machinery for many years, with the spiral “Safety Cut” mulching head being an outstanding and award-winning
Weedingtech – Cost-effective weed control
Weedingtech, a world leader in herbicide-free weed, moss and algae control have produced a contact application delivery method which is cost-effective and they claim, superior to all alternative, environmentally-friendly
Strong performance
Germinal has relaunched its best-selling sports pitch seed mixture, A20 Premier Ryesport, with the inclusion of Eurosport perennial ryegrass. Eurosport joins the A20 line-up in place of Cadix and Promotor,
More targeted spray
All bottles of the barrier acting, total herbicide, Pistol from Bayer, will now be supplied with two low drift sprayer nozzles and a stewardship checklist attached. The addition of the
John Deere: One of World’s Most Admired Companies
Deere & Company has again been included in Fortune Magazine’s ranking of the World’s Top 50 Most Admired Companies. “The Fortune Most Admired ranking is evidence that
Free 300 litre Powered Grass Collector
Customers purchasing a new Countax C/B or Westwood T/F garden tractor from participating dealers will be offered a free 300 litre Powered Grass Collector (PGC) worth £525 (S.R.P inc VAT).
The Grass Factory – low maintenance artificial grass
The Grass Factory supplies artificial grass surfaces which are low maintenance and look very realistic. The huge range of artificial grass is suitable for a whole host of applications from transforming a
Green-tech – Proud to play a part
Green-tech has supplied the landscaping materials used in a memorial to honour the many servicemen of World War II who passed through the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Burscough, known
Continuous development
STM Co Ltd in Warwickshire represent SCAG grasscutting machinery in the UK and Europe, so much so that they were given the award International Distributor of the Year by SCAG
Charge and go -low noise low emission
ECHO has introduced a new range of 50V Lithium Ion battery products, including a Hedgetrimmer, a Trimmer and Power Blower that take on their petrol counterparts with a wealth
Fraction of the price of a bodyshop
Auto Revive provide convenient and economical cosmetic paint repairs for Bumper scuffs, Scratches, Dents and Alloy Wheels. Their mobile repair vans can visit your home or workplace –
CONTINUES TO BLOOM
Pictorial Meadows, supplier of meadow seed mixes and related products, is delighted to be continuing its partnership with Prof. Nigel Dunnett at the Trentham Estate in Staffordshire for a third
Electric horsepower at The Helix
Falkirk Community Trust manages some of the most attractive parks in central Scotland, one of which is The Helix with its landmark horse sculptures, the Kelpies. Borne from an idea
GreenMech – Trading in 30 countries
GreenMech recently hosted a press conference to deliver an update on the company’s progress. Sales Director Martin Lucas outlined GreenMech’s heritage, the role of wood chippers in today’s market and
ROCK AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE !
https://youtu.be/pdaUDdtvLSs Christmas is a special time of year in bringing people together and staff at Tobermore has embraced the spirit of the season and come together to create a special
DREAMING OF A LIGHT CHRISTMAS
A great idea in this festive season is to use colour to brighten up the garden. Martin Bennett explains Wakehurst place has just finished dressing their 35 metre high Giant
DRIVEWAY BOLLARD LIGHTING
Now that winter is approaching its time to think about making your driveway safe and inviting for visitors. By Martin Bennett A gravel drive is a great deterrent
Don’t slip up!
Long Rake Spar are suppliers of White Marine and Pink Rock Salt which is used for De-icing footpaths, drives or communal areas. White Marine Salt provides a cleaner solution for
Award-winning artist
Candice Bees is an exciting emerging award-winning artist who originally trained in illustration, but has now taken up sculpture to portray animals of all shapes and sizes, using wire as
The new Double cab pick-up Isuzu D-Max Yukon
The Double cab pick-up Isuzu D-Max Yukon, is now available on business contract hire with fixed monthly rentals of £198.96 + VAT. Initial rental £1,790.64 +VAT, term 24 months, based
A portable solution for autumn clean up
Billy Goat wheeled vacuums are built to last with many being in service for over 20 years. With light durable wheels, the vacuums from Billy Goat increase portability and remove
Pond of the month
This is a central, circular pond with surrounding curved pools designed by Carolyn Grohmann of Secret Gardens. Water Gems, the contractors are an Edinburgh based landscape and water features specialist.
A safer working environment
There used to be a time when we had no choice but to put up with the emissions our machinery created. No longer – following the introduction of the Aspen fuel range, an
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
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
Petrol Post driver – more accessories more adapters
image: Network Rail repairing & replacing Railway boundary fencing. The Easy Petrol Post Driver now has more accessories & adapters than ever before to help you get the most out
The Gardenmakers and Claudia de Yong take the People’s Choice
The Gardenmakers and Claudia de Yong have taken the People’s Choice Award at BBC Gardeners’ World Live last week with a landslide victory. Visitors to the show were asked to
Collaboration between APL, BPOA and HTA
BPOA, APL and HTA are collaborating by holding conferences and a seminar together at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, on 17 and 18 January 2017 bringing growers and landscapers together. HTA Contact
EGO Power+ Best Buy by Which?
Three new lawnmowers have been added to the EGO Power+ range which now includes a contemporary steel deck design that is available with a 50cm width with the option of
Be green…in more ways than one
Many machinery operators, including golf courses, sports & leisure facilities, local authorities and contractors, are proactively seeking to protect the environment from pollution through a reduction in exhaust emissions from
The Complete Group – Host of new websites
The Complete Group is pleased to announce the launch of a range of newly designed websites for each of its unique services including Complete Weed Control, Complete Ice Control, Complete
LWS Irrigation – New irrigation catalogue available now !
It can be a very time consuming affair for landscape contractors and garden designers to locate all the necessary components for a quality irrigation system. However, LWS is a company
Replacing lost habitat
Blackdown bio-diverse green roofs provide the ideal opportunity to recreate or replace lost or missing habitat. Having a defined goal, i.e. re-establishment of birds such as the Black Redstart or
Clever solution!
The meander board 30/60 is a clever solution and a patented system for water retention on green roofs using an innovative new drainage board called Meander. The principle behind this
CHILDLIKE WHIMSEY – GROWNUP STORAGE SOLUTIONS
The Playhouse Company, have developed a number of playhouses with inbuilt storage, meaning that both children and adults alike are kept happy in the garden. The jewel in the crown
Prepare for devastation- meet the DECIMATOR!
BesserTrim, a leading supplier of garden machinery, has launched the DECIMATOR, the newest addition to their Grass Cutting System. This new innovation uses latest technology to transform your brushcutting experience.
Tested to the edge!
Ecofield run three tracked Norcar A75’s from it’s base next to The National Arboretum at Westonbirt in Gloucestershire. The investment in the tracked version of the 45hp articulated mini-loader has
‘Night Eagle’ – Limited edition
Designed to enhance the Renegade’s popular and striking design, the new Night Eagle is limited to just 350 examples for the UK, when it goes on sale today . 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
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
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
Stay Ahead of the Competition
Andrew Read, ( PICTURED RIGHT ) course manager at Longridge Golf Club in Lancashire has praised Everris, part of the ICL Group, for helping the club keep ahead of the
100% recycled!
Launched in 2005, the voluntarily run Bisley Community Composting Scheme transforms unwanted garden waste from the local community into re-usable compost for its members and local allotment holders. In early
Power Beyond Belief
Battery powered garden equipment, in both the professional and domestic sectors, currently accounts for less than 10 per cent of total UK sales with petrol and electric dominating. Until comparatively
For the fencing sector
BeA – the manufacturer of fastening tools and consumables for the fencing sector – has recently acquired additional warehousing at its Woodmansey East Yorkshire site. The new facility will be
Fencing Supplies keep improving
It was back in 1998 that AVS Fencing Supplies opened the doors of their 3rd branch, in the East Sussex town of Ringer, Lewes. Since then the company has expanded
Extreme weather- rapid growth
This is the second growing season for the trees planted by Grace Landscapes on the 5 hectares surrounding the biggest Dairy processing development in Europe, at ARLA, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury.
New options for aerator
Classen has announced the introduction of optional solid tines for the RA21 aerator. This gives the groundsman the choice of hollow or solid tines, depending on their preference for the
Down to earth
The no-nonsense BLEC PBR80 Power Box Rake the ideal tool. The multi-use, quick fit machine can do it all in one pass with a powerful contra rotating tooth rotor penetrating
Roundabouts set to bloom !
The University of Sheffield Department of Landscape, Pictorial Meadows and Enterprise Rent-A-Car work together to bring sustainable wildflower meadows to urban roundabouts across the country Following a 12-month collaboration with
WiFi irrigation !
Connects with up to five local weather stations Hydrawise can adjust your watering schedules automatically based on actual conditions. It’s an ideal piece of kit that ticks all the boxes.
Power grinders
Danequip’s 13 & 15pp grinders use the tried and tested Kohler Command motors giving power and reliability. They can be used for the most difficult jobs as they are fitted
FORGE FIX: Fixing gets smart
Trade professionals looking for a better way of fixing into decking now have a new solution to their needs thanks to ForgeFix. The business, which ranks as one of the
ETESIA – NEW PRODUCTS NEW IDEAS
NEW! The Buffalo BPHP2 two-wheel drive and the Buffalo BPHPX2 four-wheel-drive options which can cut, collect or mulch; and with the use of a deflector, cut high grass areas –
“R.I.P. PETROL LAWNMOWER” SAYS BOSCH
It’s that age-old question for gardeners – to choose a powerful, noisy petrol lawnmower or a quieter electric one with an awkward power cord. Now they’re being offered a third
New Isuzu Truck – easy to drive excellent manoeuvrability
The big news from Isuzu Truck is t its brand new Euro VI Isuzu 12.00 tonne GVW ‘FORWARD’ . It features a compact overall footprint as well as class-leading carrying
iGRASS: Landscapers choose artificial turf!
iGRASS is proving to be ideal for landscapers, as they swap natural grass for its no mess artificial alternative. North-west London landscapers, Outdoor Solutions, have already become firm fans of
Artificial plants and trees
Replica Plants are one of the UK’s largest online retailer of artificial plants, artificial trees, bespoke artificial trees and artificial hedges. They offer a full service from design to installation
Perfect for children
Play Direct UK.Com will be selling the VegTrug range into schools throughout the UK. The range of VegTrug products are the perfect tool for children to learn and understand about
Creating landscapes
A new trade show for the landscaping and gardening industry is to take place in October. The Creating Landscapes Trade Show will bring together horticulture practitioners with product and equipment
Fantastic job!…………Isle of Canna
The community of Canna is looking for residents again, just weeks after the latest family moved to the island. The community needs an experienced professional gardener to complete the renovation
Lightest in class
The Baroness LM56 & LM66 walk behind cylinder mowers are among the lightest in their class, solidly built, highly manoeuvrable and constructed to a quality standard second to none. The
Making the most of wood
The timber deck or boardwalk is an increasingly popular feature of both domestic and commercial landscape projects Steve Young chooses the right wood.