
View vans that work as hard as you do, at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2026
For landscaping businesses, the van is far more than a means of getting from A to B. It’s a mobile workshop, a secure tool store, a towing vehicle and often

For landscaping businesses, the van is far more than a means of getting from A to B. It’s a mobile workshop, a secure tool store, a towing vehicle and often

BTME proved the platform for greenkeeper member body the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) to unwrap a package of initiatives to raise standards across golf, as the event

Billed as the world’s leading trade fair for horticulture, IPM Essen 2026 will take place at Messe Essen, Germany, from 27 through 30 January. The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) has

Manufacturer Stiga is showcasing even more of its latest professional innovations. “Expect a bold leap forward in battery-powered performance”, the company states, adding, “these cutting-edge products are built for professionals

Power tool maker Stihl will launch products for landscaping and construction professionals on stand H5 at the Executive Hire Show plant and tool hire event, staged on 11 and 12

Dennis Mowers features professional turf maintenance machinery on stand 252 to support the demands of modern golf course management. Consistent presentation, playability and long-term turf quality across greens, tees, surrounds

Explore selected sand-based products to “elevate the performance, longevity and overall health of sports surfaces” with Mansfield Sand (242). Commanding more than 170 years of industry expertise, the processor is

Visitors can inspect cylinder and bedknife grinders “to suit every club and budget” on stand 528, where Foley Company can demonstrate how it’s “redefining turf maintenance with practical, time-saving innovations”.

Turf irrigation know-how unites on stand 550 as KAR UK and Hunter Irrigation team up to help visitors relieve the mounting pressure of water management and system efficiency to explore

Hunter Grinders’ professional solutions (stand 217) fit modern turf equipment workshops and are engineered to deliver “accuracy, consistency and repeatable results, supporting efficient servicing of cutting units to exact manufacturer

Those seeking to refresh their turf for spring with reliable, efficient renovation equipment have options on stand 532, where Redexim will display machines to tackle the key tasks of aeration,

PRO Pitch turf mix features on DSV Seeds’ stand, 213. Cultivated to perform on winter sportspitches, it contains “the highest-ranking perennial ryegrass cultivar, offering exceptional wear tolerance, rapid recovery, and

Pro turf maintenance machinery to support consistent playing conditions for golf courses and fine turf areas feature on the Sisis stand, 252. The Multislit provides “a proven alternative” to traditional

Improve your seed ID skills, explore new mixtures and be the first to learn about latest advances in seed technology on stand 124, courtesy of DLF Seeds, which aims to

The Deep Tine Aerator High Speed (DTA HS) range from GKB (stand 644) comes in three working widths, combining precision engineering with “significantly enhanced speed of operation, helping greens teams

Discover the results of Consolidate Turf Health Solutions’ early spring data trials on stand 234 or on its new website, created to commemorate the company’s 20 years in the sector.

Those seeking solutions delivering early strength, reliable performance and long-term soil health may find answers on Suståne’s stand (170) where new fertilisers are on hand. Featuring 75% water soluble nitrogen

Independent machinery supplier Campey Turf Care Systems marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, celebrating four decades of “pioneering advancements and dedicated service” in the sportsturf sector with a dedicated website:

Celebrating “a century of innovation”, Iseki displays the breadth and versatility of its machinery on distributor Iseki UK & Ireland’s stand, 646. The new Raymo GPS robot mowers, with 48

Kubota partners with Baroness to showcase Japanese turf maintenance solutions on stand 624. Out-front mowing innovation focuses on the FC4-441, fitted with a deck offering up to 7 in cut

Distributor Reesink Turfcare showcases cutting-edge tech and equipment to “streamline course management, improve efficiency and elevate course conditions”. Software and technology feature heavily in three product launches. turfRad remotely senses

Sharing with Kubota on stand 624, Baroness displays its golf course mower and maintenance solutions. Debuting in the UK and Europe will be the ELM56 lithium-battery powered prototype of its

Noted for its pioneering battery technology and robot mowers, Kress will unveil its Master Series units, “made to meet the demands of today’s golf course management”. “Greenkeepers face increasing pressure

Re-engaging with dealers and industry partners on stand 642, the British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA) renews its commitment to partnerships, including launch of service providers Brown & Brown

Dutch trade fair boasts a myriad trees, shrubs and exceptional ranges The town of Zundert rests in the south of The Netherlands on the Belgian border, in the heart of

Saltex 2025 has officially wrapped with a confirmed attendance of 7,463, outstripping 2024 visitor numbers and reinforcing its position as the cutting-edge event for the grounds management industry, organiser the

The GroundsFest trade event has been recognised for its contribution to the landscaping and groundcare sectors by winning the Industry Impact Award at the EN Indy Awards. The Award celebrates

An international speaker on workforce burnout, anxiety and stress takes the stage on the Tuesday of the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) 2026 annual conference at Carden Park Chester (January 27,

Baroness again stands alongside Kubota to display cutting edge maintenance solutions (E060). Highlights from the LM range will include the LM551B fairway mower, LM351 triple surrounds mower and LM56GC pedestrian

Stand A080 promises visitors innovation, growth and partnerships from GKB’s decade of operation in the UK, with the Deep Clean for synthetic surface maintenance making its global debut. While GKB

Power tool and machinery maker Stiga consolidates its move into the professional sector on stand G130. The innovation award-winner is showcasing “the future of professional groundcare” when visitors can explore

Battery power tools and machinery maker EGO Power+ showcases its latest portfolio of tools and technology for 2026 on stand B120. Central this year are the Aura-R2 robotic mowers –
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS), a leader in turf, ground, and environmental management, is unveiling a host of innovations. Again occupying two stands, D090 and D080, OAS will be demonstrating the

A software update from Turf Tank (stand B100) for its robotic linemarking solutions enables pitch and car park marking, smarter navigation, and custom logo options. Designed to empower UK grounds

A proven lineup of professional turf maintenance machinery is the focus of the SISIS Stand (E124) highlighting solutions trusted by grounds teams across sports pitches, golf courses and fine turf

A show of versatile vacuum sweepers awaits visitors to the Trilo stand (B042), where the popular M3 from the Multipurpose line will be on display alongside interchangeable shaft options that

The Jupiter ATI ‘All in One’ Grinder awaits visitors to the Hunter Grinders stand (E123) remains the professional choice for consistent, accurate cylinder grinding. Precision engineered Renowned for its build

Sand-based products to enhance the health and performance of sportspitches feature on Mansfield Sand’s stand (F010). With over 180 years of expertise, Mansfield Sand has been at the forefront of

Iseki UK & Ireland plans one of its most complete displays yet, showcasing the breadth and versatility of its machinery across a new larger stand and additional displays around the

A full line-up of professional turfcare machinery designed to deliver reliability, versatility and a first-class finish is what visitors can expect to see on the Dennis Mowers stand (E110). Shaped

Campey Turf Care Systems will unveil the new lightweight Imants RecyclingDresser 1.3 on stand C050, with its industry-leading maintenance solutions and product specialists. Designed specifically for use with smaller tractors,

Saltex once again provides the perfect platform for Kubota UK to unveil a comprehensive range of professional groundcare equipment. Visitors to stand E060 can expect to find products from the

Power tool and machinery maker Stihl will be unveiling a wide range of new tools and technologies this year. Among the highlights will be Stihl’s latest charging solutions and

Sarah Cunningham, the Grounds Management Association’s director – commercial and events, speaks to The Landscaper about the role of the event and the innovations visitors can expect this year. “Saltex
Europe’s leading sport amenities landscaping and turf exhibition is providing free car parking for visitors. The NEC venue usually charges around £20 a day to park but organiser the Grounds

Saltex, the UK’s cutting-edge turf management show, has unveiled its brand-new Arcade Zone, a dynamic and interactive space bringing gamification and play to the heart of the exhibition. Located in

“Exceptional” visitor footfall helped dealer PSD Groundscare generate widespread interest across an extensive portfolio of professional groundcare and landscaping solutions displayed, highlighting innovation and reliability. Visitors explored established product lines

Visitor numbers released for GroundsFest 2025 broke through 9,000, with the organiser claiming the indoor/outdoor event is now the UK’s largest industry trade show. This third event drew 9,037 visitors

Machinery manufacturer and distributor Stiga marked its entry into the professional sector by lifting the Best Grass Cutting Equipment innovation award at GroundsFest 2025. Designed for managing large areas “with

Pre-show promotional campaigns can promise much, only for the event to disappoint visitors when they attend. GroundsFest is emphatically not such a case. Runup to the two-day spectacle raised expectations

BOSS Off-Road Vehicles will show its utility vehicles, ATV brands and accessories on stand OSA720. BOSS is sole UK distributor of Aodes ORV, ATV and UTV ranges, Yanmar Agri tractors,

The Grounds Management Association’s (GMA) future leaders and young professional ambassadors, GMA NextGen, are set to take centre stage at the show with its first takeover of the show’s Learning

Power tool maker Stihl’s displays its latest charging innovations and 2025 launches, plus several new battery-powered products such as the PKA 30 battery pump head, the SGA 30 battery sprayer
Cooper Pegler and Berthoud sprayers will once again be exhibiting to display the ever-popular knapsack spraying brands with all of their models on stand L42. Cooper Pegler has the Classic

Kress is delivering three immersive stand experiences: the Kress Demo Zone, Innovation Zone and Recharge Zone to “capture the present and future of professional grounds care”. Whether you’re here to

Battery kit supplier Pellenc is gearing for its new dedicated demo area on stand OSA150. The regular exhibitor will give visitors the chance to handle its power tools first-hand. The

Sift through the latest professional sand-based solutions from Mansfield Sand on stand OSA260. With a heritage tracing back 180 years, the company is still pioneering silica sand innovation with grades

Professional irrigation and water management specialist Kar UK is the sole UK distributor for Hunter Industries and represents global brands delivering performance, reliability and innovation. On stand 22, Hall 1,

ICL is bringing practical solutions and expert advice to landscapers, contractors, turf managers and groundstaff, together with products for high-performance sports surfaces or quality green spaces. Innovations this year support

Check out Etesia UK on stand OSA150 to get hands-on with its latest machines and access exclusive GroundsFest-only discounts across the range – just book a demo. The Hydro 124

Avant Tecno, outdoors on Stand OSA270, will unveil two major products – the Avant e727 fully electric compact loader and the Leguan 265 spider lift. And visitors will have the

View the future now on stands RB380 and RB381 as Agrovista Amenity and XDC showcase two advanced robots – the RM21 Combo Mower and Thor Robotic Mower. The RM21, distributed

Power tools and machinery maker Stiga will show a cross range of its own garden kit and items from Mountfield and Atco brands to highlight new product and upgrades for

The world’s largest grass seed breeder returns to GroundsFest on stand 30 with a renewed focus on resilient, sustainable and high-performance seed solutions for the evolving demands of turf and

Designed to empower UK grounds teams to achieve more with less, the enhanced Turf Tank robot linemarker now includes software features that extend its versatility to span sports pitches to

Vacuum collector Trilo displays its multifunctional units on stand RB220. The show newcomer’s multipurpose range extends the robust performance and versatility of their units beyond leaf clearance to other green

Organic and natural-base plant nutrition product supplier Suståne displays its professional range for green industry applications on stand 44, including 4-6-4 Granular and 1-1-1 Soil ReGen. Suståne 4-6-4 is a

The team at the British Agricultural Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA) is working to deliver new services and savings for the thousands of its members across the country. Learn more on

‘Friendlier fuel’ supplier Aspen Fuel spotlights on stand H50 petrol power that protects professionals working closest to it. Pioneers of alkylate petrol, Aspen has been improving the working environment for

Surfacing specialist PMP Surfacing brings its “expert, outcome-driven approach and technical expertise” to Stand L86. Known for its in-house installation capability, specification guidance and smart surface pairing know-how, PMP will

Sweeper, scarifier and aerator specialist Redexim promises exciting innovations, kept under wraps until the show Stand OSA230 will witness “proven performers and brand-new launches exclusive to the event”, the supplier

Robotics and sustainable tech took centre stage on 31 July, as the GroundsFest Academy pursued its mission to upskill the industry with another free educational day, held at Lantra

Grinder maker Foley Company’s UK and Ireland distributor, ProSport UK Ltd, will unveil the floor level ‘642’ on stand 46, following launch of the Quick Spin reel grinder prototype earlier

Some of the biggest players in the sector are returning to Saltex 2025, organiser the Grounds Management Association (GMA) reports. Returning to the NEC Birmingham on 12 through 13 November,

A larger, even more varied educational programme is promised for GroundsFest 2025 as the organisers seek to further raise the bar of visitor benefits. Delivered across five dedicated seminar theatres,

Europe’s cutting-edge showcase for the grounds management industry is back this November, from the 12th through 13th at the NEC, Birmingham. Uniting latest products and expertise, Saltex is designed to

Commercial horticulture comes together once again this 2 and 3 September as the sector assembles to celebrate the new, the trusted and the finest selection of plants and products gathered

BIGGA and GroundsFest strike strategic partnership A tie-up aimed at strengthening the BTME and GroundsFest events has been announced by organiser BIGGA (The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association)

GroundsFest 2025 is bursting its boundaries, with nearly three months still to go before the groundcare and landscaping show hits Stoneleigh Park on 9 through 10 September. Speaking exclusively to

GroundsFest 2025 is revving up with one of its boldest and most exhilarating attractions yet -lawn mower racing and the inaugural GroundsFest Cup. Taking place across both days of the

Toro UK Limited is set to unveil a new dealer hub at GroundsFest 2025. Purpose-built for its dealer network, the hub will serve as a central meeting point for strategic

The first GroundsFest Academy event has been hailed a success, as delegates from across the industry gathered for a free day of hands-on education at DLF UK’s state-of-the-art facility –

Show exhibitors for the landscaping and turf industry GroundsFest, recently sponsored the Sports Turf and Greenkeeping category at the Land-Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards 2024, which were

With the stakes getting higher for international trade, it was welcome news that SALTEX 2024 reported more visitors than ever from around the world including delegates from China, Cyprus, India,

Once more, Saltex presented cutting edge landscaping and groundcare kit to a visitor audience bristling with heads of fleets and assets and decision-making managers. Some 30 products saw their public outing

Renowned TV presenter and journalist Sarah Stirk will host the BIGGA Celebration, held on the opening evening of the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) this January, 2025. Best known for

Gardeners’ World Live 2024 returns to the NEC Birmingham from 13-16 June, 2024 and is bringing new highlights as follows: Adam Frost’s headline Show Garden, The Chef’s Table, featuring daily ‘plot-to-plate’

Following its groundbreaking debut, GroundsFest 2024 is returning, promising a bigger and better experience for the groundscare and landscaping industries. With a wave of new exhibitors and expanded space GroundsFest

Visit stand 170 at BTME to learn about the cutting-edge research behind Suståne Natural Fertilizers. As one of the most comprehensively researched organic fertiliser ranges available in today’s market, a

At BTME 2024 SISIS will be presenting a selected range of products designed for fine turf surfaces and sports pitches. With a rich legacy in the industry, SISIS is renowned

While some maintenance practices come and go, aeration remains essential to retaining course condition and playability – arguably more critical than ever following a year of record rainfall across many

The INFINICUT® stand at BTME 2023 was awash with new products developed specifically to meet the exacting requirements for modern golf course management. 2024 promises to be no different, with

Time is a precious and ever-decreasing commodity when it comes to completing operations around the golf course. That’s why the multi-functional Sandfiller will be taking centre stage on the GKB

Stand 624 at BTME 2024 is set to be a platform for Japanese excellence as Baroness and Kubota team up once again to showcase a vast array of equipment solutions

A game-changer in every way, Kress is leading the charge with breakthrough innovation in battery-powered technology, built to deliver the performance and power of petrol. As a part of the

Whether mowing, cut and collect or scarification are on the agenda, then a conversation with Vanmac at BTME 2024 is a must – with a range of solutions from leading

Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) returns to BTME 2024 to profile their product expertise on stand 230 in Hall 2 at BTME. The OAS range of product solutions combines over 100

Rain Bird’s sports turf irrigation solutions are just one of the highlights at BTME 2024, Stand 132. Alongside the new 11000 Series Rotor range and 952 Series rotors, the company

Lloyds Mowers is set to showcase their world renowned and highly respected grounds maintenance machinery at BTME 2024. Visit them at their new location on stand 216 in hall 2,

Located in Hall 2, the ICL Stand (224) will serve as a vibrant hub of knowledge and practical advice, offering attendees a chance to network and enjoy a coffee brewed

Dennis Mowers is set to make a significant impact at BTME 2024, in a new stand position, taking place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from January 23 to 25. Positioned

The trade show for those involved with groundscare, sports turf, amenities, estates and green-space management, GroundsFest, launches its new website. This user-friendly platform is a testament to the event’s commitment to

After the resounding success of the inaugural GroundsFest, the organising team is gearing up to make next year’s event even better. Scheduled to take place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on

Organisers of annual trade event GroundsFest has launched an education fund that will invest profits from its event back into the industry. The GroundsFest Education Fund has been designed to

The team behind the GroundsFest 2023 reports back with news of a successful and memorable debut event with the groundscare community. “The atmosphere was electric as GroundsFest united every corner

Organisers of GroundsFest have announced that a range of battery-powered equipment from Etesia and Pellenc worth over £6,000 will be presented to some lucky visitors at the event. To be

BAGMA (British Agricultural & Garden Machinery Association) will be launching a BAGMA Dealer Hub at GroundsFest taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 20 – 21 September. BAGMA has been

Bowls England, the national governing body for lawn bowls, is supporting GroundsFest and will be running a dedicated education programme at the event which will be held at Stoneleigh Park,

Stone, the natural sustainable choice for residential, commercial, and public realm landscaping projects Be inspired… whether you want the authenticity of British stone, imported sandstone, granite, limestone or porphyry, or

An exciting two-day competition that will showcase skills and expertise from the best competitive precision chainsaw experts in the country will take place at the Sports and Grounds Expo (SAGE)

Landscapers, turf professionals and suppliers are busy setting their schedules for 2023. Is there time to fit in a trade show, too? Maggie Walsh discovers why putting at least one

Vicky Panniers, event organiser of the Sports and Grounds Expo (SAGE) speaks with The Landscaper Magazine What is the history behind SAGE? Located at the Three Countries Showground in Malvern, SAGE

The Landscaper Magazines speaks with Jeremy Storey-Walker, Event Director at LANDSCAPE show What is The Landscape Show and who within industry does it attract? LANDSCAPE launched at Olympia in 2011, then

The Landscaper Magazine speaks with Chris Bassett, event director at GroundsFest How long has Groundsfest been in planning and what was the motivation for launching this event? The idea of

GroundsFest has announced a new strategic partnership with the Association of Play Industries (API), with the first event being held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 20 and 21 September 2023.

Karl Hansell Head of Marketing and Communications at BIGGA (British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association) speaks with The Landscaper Magazine about the membership organisations annual trade event BTME What is the history

Following the successful launch of GroundsFest just over five weeks ago, an influx of exhibitors sign up to GroundsFest as the event gains momentum. Taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

A new and exciting event featuring outdoor demonstrations, indoor zones, free education, interactive workstations, machinery workshops, a wellbeing hub, a live music festival plus much more, is set to be

Inspiration overload at LANDSCAPE 2022! Head on over to LANDSCAPE and enjoy 2 full days of inspirational talks, unlimited networking and gain inspiration for your next project from the thousands

Green-tech throws its support behind the Irish Landscape Institute Awards 2022 Green-tech has announced that they have signed up as headline sponsor of the Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) Awards in

Expert speakers at Horticultural Trade Association conference to share 2030 industry insights A host of experts including horticulture industry speakers and British explorer, journalist and TV presenter Simon Reeves are
The Sports & Grounds Expo named the home event for new forum GRASS A new GRASS forum set up by a group of groundcare industry will be launched at this
A New category to RHS Chelsea 2022, All About Plants, champions the many positive powers of plants to impact lives and livelihoods. It is the first garden category to be

Blossoming hedgerows, lush woodland and wildflower meadows will give the RHS Chelsea Flower show 2022 its most naturalistic feel in recent years Wildlife-friendly hawthorn looks to be among the horticultural
For outstanding appearance a sports pitch needs a complete assortment of maintenance machinery. Here are some current tools on the market that will be showcased at BTME 2022. Redexim: Purple
Kar UK and Rainbird showcase latest irrigation products at BTME 2022 KAR UK & Hunter Industries: Red Zone | Stand 228 KAR UK has revealed its delight at the recently
Here are just some of the exhibitors at BTME 2020 showcasing the latest in seeds, fertilizers and plant nutrition ICL: Purple Zone | Stand 426 ICL is looking forward to
New research to coincide with #GroundsWeek finds high levels of job satisfaction and fulfilment among grounds staff and volunteers, urging those outside of the industry to try grounds management Those
Apply now for the Early Bird offer to the Sport & Grounds Expo (SAGE) 2022. Ending 31 January, 2022 The team at SAGE are working tirelessly in the background to
A touch of vintage comes SALTEX this year as the leading turf and groundscare event celebrates 75 years at the NEC, Birmingham on November 3 and 4. The new show
BTME 2022 registration launches as The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is set to bring its annual exhibition back to the Harrogate Convention Centre, Yorkshire in January 2022.
First Time Design Duo Win Best in Show at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show plus other medal winners at this the first ever autumn event This year saw
Yeo Valley Organic wins a RHS gold at first autumn Chelsea Flower Show Yeo Valley wins RHS Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show 2021. Designed by Tom Massey, supported
The industry show, LANDSCAPE is pleased to announce its 10th anniversary show will take place on Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th November 2021, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower (21-26 September, 2021) unveils a new category for balcony gardens and container gardens, which will provide inspiration and ideas for small space gardening. Balconies have
Greg Rhodes discovers the challenges a RHS show garden build creates for their designers and constructors. Here he speaks with an award-winning contractor and an RHS show first-timer, both bidding

Are you trade show ready? It’s the Festival of Turf and Sports grounds expo this July, SALTEX and Futurescape in November, the RHS Hampton Court, Tatton and Chelsea are also
With summer fast approaching, the first ever Sports and Grounds Expo (SAGE) is drawing ever closer, and excitement is building for the newest event in the industry From 27 –
For the first time in its 108 year history, The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is postponing RHS Chelsea Flower Show to take place in the autumn 2021 instead of spring,
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has unveiled a brand new outdoor festival and exhibition for the sports and turf industry planned for June 2021. The event, called
Register NOW for this year’s virtual BALI National Landscape Awards Calling all landscape professionals, you can now register for a place at this year’s 44th BALI National Landscape Awards 2020, to
John Deere announces it will not attend International trade shows in 2021 as it puts safety first for employees, dealers and customers In order to ensure the safety of customers
For the first time in its 44-year history the BALI 2020 National Landscape Awards goes virtual 70 Awards have been bestowed on 49 members of the British Association of Landscape
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) cancels shows in 2021, having suffered losses of millions of pounds due to the financial impact of the Coronavirus. Expecting losses this year of
Packed halls, exciting innovations and inspirational additions to BIGGA’s world-leading education programme made BTME 2020 an incredible success. Over 4,000 visitors made their way to the Harrogate Convention Centre for
Kubota UK Ltd returns to BTME in January 2020, and will be teaming up with fine turf maintenance equipment manufacturers Baroness. The exclusive show partnership will offer greenkeepers a full range
STIHL returns to BTME 2020 to showcase its full range of groundscare products, including its range of high performance professional lawn mowers, as well as its latest chainsaws. Taking centre
Visitors to BTME 2020 will see the new compact tractor by ISEKI alongside their renowned tractor range, plus a new game-changing mower. Joining the established and reliable TH range of
Headland Amenity will be launching an updated and improved formulation of their popular Turfite product at BTME 2020. Visitors to Stand 272 in the Red Zone can hear how Turfite
BTME in Harrogate signals the start of a year of celebrations for the Johnsons Sports Seed team, as 2020 marks the company’s 200th anniversary in the seed industry. To commemorate,
Last year’s BTME exhibition saw nearly 9,000 BIGGA members, turf managers, golf club owners, managers and industry decision-makers pack into the Harrogate Convention centre in Yorkshire to discover the latest products
A shout out to all BASIS members this October as there’s plenty of opportunity to collect 13 BASIS Amenity CPD points at leading industry events this month. Those attending this
PERENNIAL’S Patron, HRH Princess Alexandra, will be guest of honour at the Perennial’s 180th anniversary Festival Dinner at the Corinthia Hotel on 11 October. Her Royal Highness will be joined by Perennial’s President
Groot Groen Plus, the international trade fair for nursery stock, will take place in Zundert the Netherlands from October 2-4, 2019. More than 250 exhibitors have already signed up to
Designed to provide an unrivalled matchmaking solution to help suppliers and retailers get the most out of their time at the show, the Glee Connect app – created by market-leading
A mini health check is available to all visitors to Perennial’s interactive health kiosk at the Landscape Show at Battersea Park this September. This is part of the charity’s aim to
Attending landscaping trade shows helps those working in the business keep informed and ahead of the industry competition. It’s a chance for visitors to see and trial the latest industry
BLEC is showcasing their range of specialised landscaping and turfcare equipment at The Landscape Show for the first time. A recognised name amongst landscapers, groundsmen and municipalities to name just
The winners of the 39th annual Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) awards were announced at a glittering black-tie event at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales on July 4th,
Vernon Kay, star of TV and radio, hosted the 39th annual The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) Awards. Below are the listed winners: GIMA Sword of Excellence Winner: Primeur – Tierra Verde
This year, the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) are once again building A Place to Meet garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, taking place from 2-7 July. The
BBC’s Dan Walker is hosting this year’s Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) Industry Awards. To secure a place at the industry’s biggest celebratory event book now. The ceremony takes place on
Historic Greenhouse and Glasshouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic has been awarded a 5* accolade for its stand at this year’s Chelsea Flower show (2019). Designed by Valentina Wyatt of Valentina Wyatt Garden
Celebrating excellence in grounds management Nominations are now open for the 2019 Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) Industry Awards that recognise the passion, dedication and challenges faced by grounds staff in
Following the success of previous Chemical Workshops, landscape suppliers Green-tech have announced dates for their next two chemical workshops – Training the Trainer. Each workshop features six speaker sessions (BASIS points
Karl Hansell on why the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME), returning to Harrogate this month, is an unmissable opportunity for turf professionals and buyers from across Europe. To maintain your
Once again, UK suppliers Green-tech has pulled out all the stops to put on their own Christmas production for the industry’s entertainment.
Making an impression is a big deal for any business, and in the competitive world of garden design and landscaping, finding a way to stand out from the crowd is
Tickets! Celebrating the 180th anniversary of the charity dedicated to helping horticulturists, Perennial will hold its annual Party for Perennial on Tuesday 29 January 2019. The anniversary party will be
The use of geometry in garden design will be explored at the SGD Autumn Conference on 17 November 2018 (at the Royal Geographical Society London SW7), and how the relationship
Garden designer Andrew Wilson, Sheffield alumni Ken Thompson and award-winning landscape architect John Wyer will lead the discussion on ‘Biophilia’ at Palmstead Nurseries’ soft-landscape workshop in January 2019. Palmstead’s annual
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
Two members of the Perennial marketing and fundraising team are taking on the challenge of a lifetime as they prepare to tackle one of the Seven Wonders of the World
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
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
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
Screwfix LIVE returns to Farnborough with an exciting new Exhibition and Conference Centre! · Trade & DIY show opens 28 September – 30 September 2018 · Stand sell-out! More trade
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
Ryan Alexander Landscape Design & Build took home the top accolade at the APL Awards 2018. The annual awards ceremony, sponsored by Bradstone, took place on Friday 16 March
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
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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
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
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
The SALTEX 2017 free education programme is set to inspire visitors at the NEC on 1 and 2 November. With the full Learning LIVE programme set to be revealed in
Paysalia is the leading landscaping trade exhibition in France. Since 2009, over three days landscapers meet, discuss and build the future of the profession together. The next Paysalia will be
One of the greatest benefits of battery powered garden equipment is reduced vibration, making gardening tools more comfortable to use, particularly when operating for extended periods of time. They are,
Husqvarna has launched an international robotic pilot to improve productivity and sustainability in parks across the country – a first for the UK. The trial, which is working in conjunction
Green professionals from all over the world will be attending the 27th international trade fair GrootGroenPlus (GGP) GGP attracts government decision makers, institutions, housing corporations, developers of construction and maintenance
Honda (UK) will kick-off its appearance at next week’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show with a live challenge which will see Danny Clarke, aka ‘The Black Gardener’, tasked with
Hartley Botanic, the RHS’ recommended aluminium greenhouse and glasshouse supplier, was awarded a 5 star tradestand award for its exhibit at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show. The Lancashire manufacturer and its
A record number of almost 120,000 people attended Bord Bia’s Bloom festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin over the June bank holiday weekend. Tara McCarthy, Chief Executive, Bord Bia told
This bank holiday, the National Garden Scheme celebrates their 90th anniversary. Since 1927 they’ve donated over £50 million to charity by opening gardens and raising money from entry fees, tea
Kubota UK ‘S spring cashback incentive can save CUSTOMERS hundreds of euros, with €400 cashback available on Kubota’s market leading GR2120 ride-on mower and €270 cashback on the innovative GR1600
The move inside the gates of Westonbirt Arboretum, a huge range of activities and a record number of exhibitors and visitors combined to make it the most successful ARB Show
Glee’s dedicated Landscaping and Garden Decoration sector is set to provide an unrivalled showcase of influential brands and leaders in garden and landscaping design. The visual focus of the exhibition,
Ever wondered what goes into planning and installing an award-winning Chelsea garden? Every millimetre of a show garden is meticulously thought through and each aspect has to be carried out
Next issue The Landscaper’s Ffion Llwyd-Jones will be attending from the ‘The Trees, People and the Built Environment’ conference She will report how integrating trees hedges bushes, shrubs into the
In June 2017 the Shanghai World Expo Convention & Exhibition Center (SWEECC) will be transformed into a meeting place for China’s green professionals. Decision-makers from China, who plan, construct and
Regen is the 3rd Annual free-to-attend Exhibition, Conference & Networking Event for the UK Regeneration Industry. For the 50+ exhibitors, Regen will once again provide significant sales and business development
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) revealed details of 24 confirmed Gardens, including nine Show Gardens, nine Artisan Gardens, five Fresh Gardens, the RHS Greening Grey Britain Garden, and more than
Independent audit confirmed that the combined attendance at SALTEX over the two day exhibition totalled 8,754. With 292 exhibitors (28 more than 2015), increased show features, an enhanced education programme
Dennis and SISIS have announced that they will be returning to the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Conference & Exhibition – which will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
BALI has announced that it will be launching its new education and skills initiative, GoLandscape, this November at, FutureScape 2016. GoLandscape aims to combat the ever increasing skills shortage prevalent
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 British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) confirms record breaking show for the Association at Landscape 2016, receiving over 40 new membership enquiries, two successful seminar performances and its largest
Kikka Digga is a universal attachment for all digging forks and spades, it was designed to make digging easy by attaching a pivoted footplate to help with insertion and leverage,
With over 100 new colours added to its range Earley Ornamentals has unveiled its highlights and heroes for the company’s 2017-18 collection – keeping its range current. With an
From 14–17 September 2016 the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg hosts GaLaBau, the international trade fair and meeting place for professionals from the green sector. GaLaBau offers the latest products and services
When it comes to landscaping, choosing a stone and gravel which provides the perfect foil for borders and planting while also being hard-wearing and maintenance free, can be quite a
ONLY TWO WEEKS TO OPENING DAY FOR THIS NEW CONFERENCE – LIMITED TICKET AVAILABILITY THE AGENDA IS MORE RELEVANT NOW – DO WE NEED TO LEGISLATE FOR LANDSCAPE IN AN INCREASINGLY
The RHS Flower Shows showcase the best in garden designs, with coveted medals being awarded to the finest and Practicality Brown are proud to have contributed to a number gardens
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
APF EXHIBITION 2016 FULL PREVIEW NEXT ISSUE OF THE LANDSCAPER CHECK OUT THE THE LANDSCAPERS DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
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,
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
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
Heathwood Nurseries based in Shropshire produce trees, shrubs and hedging in cells, containers and field grown including root balled trees and hedging. Heathwood is a family run business with the
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The third edition of Seed meets Technology is even bigger than in previous years. This year the list of exhibitors has grown to nearly 40, so the show area has
Mowing on steep and difficult terrain has always been a challenge for the machine operator and the AS 940 and AS 940 XL ride on brushcutter have been especially developed
The LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park this September features over 40 ‘free to attend’ CPD Accredited Seminar Sessions? With some of the biggest names in the industry talking about topics that
The Hawkesmill Nurseries team are proud to announce that the new Geum ‘Scarlet Tempest’ has won gold at the National Plants Show in the New Plants ‘Herbaceous Perennials’ section. Hawkesmill
Online travel agency Kiwi.com have created a graphic showing the cost of visiting all 27 EU countries in 27 consecutive days. The epic round trip, which begins in London and
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
Salvia Blue Marvel from Darby Nursery Stock has been crowned best in show at the New Plant Awards on the opening morning of the HTA National Plant Show. The show,
Photograph – Yorkshire Garden Matthew Wilson. Rolawn supplied products to 15 RHS medal winners at this year’s Chelsea show, including 10 golds, the Best Artisan Garden and a further 5
With just weeks until the 7th National Plant Show this year’s event is set to be the best yet. HTA’S Harley Coles previews this expanding event The National Plant Show, with headline
From 14 to 17 September 2016, the exhibition centre Nuremberg will once again be dominated by the colour green. Then GaLaBau, International Trade Fair for Urban Green and Open Spaces,
image: Matthew Wilson leads the planting on behalf of Greenfingers at the relocation of his Chelsea garden at Earl Mountbatten hospice. L-R Emma Hanford, Greenfingers; Craig Ratcliff, C.A.R Gardens;
The city of Tangshan in China last week opened the 2016 Tangshan International Horticultural Exposition. During an amazing opening ceremony, involving performances from hundreds of Tangshan citizens, guests from around
Kate Gould has been invited to design a garden for the Beşiktaş International Garden and Flower Festival in Turkey. The festival will run from May 7th to 15th 2016 and
Scotland’s Royal Highland Showground recently took delivery of a Grillo FD2200 complete with all weather cab to maintain the extensive grassed areas around the ground. Grillo,s FD2200 is powered by
ArtificialGrass.com will join around 260 exhibitors and 700 delegates at the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) exhibition annual trade show on Wednesday 13th April from 8.45am at the Ricoh Area in
Tickets are available for EXPO 2016 Antalya, which opens in two months on 23 April until 30 October 2016, in Antalya, Turkey. .Seeking solutions for a green future the
Unfortunately after a successful Saltex show, PSD Groundcare had some machinery stolen from the secure breakdown car park at the NEC. The incident occurred at 12.05pm on Thursday 5th November.
FIAT Professional unveiled the all-new FIAT Fullback pick-up truck at the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show. The new, medium-duty pick-up will join the FIAT Professional range in autumn 2016 and
GPS is set to transform the world of linemarking with the launch of the Vitax Swozi system, bringing new levels of accuracy to one of the most fundamental groundcare duties.
The new bright red Branson’s Tractors attracted a great deal of attention at this year’s SALTEX show Branson Tractors is the international brand of the Korean based Kukje Machinery Co
Visitors to Saltex this year are invited to meet the new Bayer Turf Solutions team, on stand E110. Together the team holds over 80 years of hands-on experience in the
Dutch grower E. de Jong have introduced a new Acer for 2016. With fresh green colours in summer, Acer palmatum ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’ is part of the beautiful assortment available from this
Vitax Supaturf : Linemarking innovation is expected from Vitax Supaturf but SALTEX visitors can witness a truly groundbreaking advance in the way that natural and artificial sports surfaces are
Polaris is represented at Saltex 2015 by Polaris Work and Transportation, the commercial business to business division. This will host the growing number of versatile, economic and environmental vehicle solutions
Ariens will be showcasing the latest addition in the zero-turn range, the all new IKON-X. As UK distributors of outdoor power equipment, the latest range of high torque brushcutters, hedge
Schiller Grounds Care UK will be displaying Little Wonder and Classen turf care equipment at Saltex. The Little Wonder Hydro BRC-26 brushcutter with hydrostatic drive offers high productivity with easy
Wessex International will launch a new product at Saltex 2015 which, they say, will be a breakthrough for the turfcare industry. It will join on the stand the Wessex CRX
Keith Sacre of Barcham Trees ( pictured) attended the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Annual International Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, in August. Colin Hambidge took the opportunity
Work on a £10m state-of-the-art venue began in Harrogate, which will give event organisers across the UK an exciting new venue. The Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) began demolition of exhibition
BALI designers, contractors and affiliate (supplier) members are celebrating today after winning medals and ‘Best Garden’ awards at this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. BALI Registered Contractor Greenbelt Landscapes,
The Landscape show have released some outstanding statistics about the lead up to this years show 50% increase in stand space from last year 200 companies already booked
A total of 16 medals and the coveted ‘Best In Show’ award have been awarded to Rolawn-supported gardens and exhibitors at Hampton Court Flower Show this week. Five Gold medals
ONE OF THE UK’s leading commercial nurseries based in Hereford has this week (June 23, 2015) won the Best Plant Display Award at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show. Wyevale
Drafix Software, Inc. has announced PRO Landscape Version 21 as the latest release of its industry-leading landscape design software. With the release of Version 21, PRO Landscape enters its third
Godfreys (Sevenoaks) has announced it has taken over assets of Tylers, the Sussex based garden machinery distributor. The acquisition of Tylers provides Godfreys with an established and well respected
In an industry, ground-breaking initiative, the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has agreed a three-year partnership with Rigby Taylor in association with its seed-breeding partner Top Green as headline sponsors
BLEC Global is pleased to announce the company will be co-presenting Turf Maintenance LIVE at Deeping Rangers FC, Peterborough in May. The new two-day event is an opportunity for showcasing
Bookings Flood in for SALTEX SALTEX 2015 has seen a huge amount of exhibitor bookings from a wide range of sectors in recent weeks. Companies representing forestry, play, groundscare machinery,
The most recent exhibitors to confirm their presence at SALTEX are Kubota, Lely (UK) and Rigby Taylor. As one of the UK’s leading supplier of products for the improvement, maintenance
To see the full range of education on offer visit the BTME website or contact the BIGGA Learning and Development team on 01347 833800 (option 3). www. btme.org.uk/education/seminars/ Turf Managers’
On display at LAMMA 2015 the full-size Ranger Diesel 1000 and Ranger Diesel 1000 Crew. The Ranger Diesel is a favourite hard-working vehicle amongst farmers and anyone who uses diesel
ECHO’s CS-280TES top handle chainsaw is built for professionals. It has been ergonomically designed to provide operators with control and manoeuvrability whilst maintaining a high degree of comfort – even
Rigby Taylor launched its own branded range of fertilizer spreaders for the sports turf industry at this year’s SALTEX. The range comprises of two hopper capacity sizes of 36kg and
At meeting yesterday the IOG management outlined some of the advantages of moving the Saltex show to the NEC in 2015 after 33 years at Windsor. The NEC is
SnowEx have been meeting the needs of those dealing with hard North American winters since 1993 There is a complete range of SnowEx salt and grit spreaders, which has rapidly
Wiedenmann UK has a special offer on blowers and rakes at Saltex. Two of the most effective and quietest blowers on the market are the Wiedenmann Mega Twister and Whisper
Organised by SAPCA (the Sports and Play Construction Association), The Sports Facility Show, will have the added benefit of including several key speakers that are practising athletes – which offers
Tildenet is one of the UKs fastest growing textile manufacturers with their own overseas manufacturing subsidiaries. Managing Director Andrew Downey comments “To complement our existing range of products we have
Gravel is the most attractive finish for driveways, paths, car parks and stable yards. But it is also problematic to keep in order without hours spent raking and weed killing.
John Deere will be unveiling its new 1500 Series TerrainCut commercial front mower range for the first time in the UK at SALTEX on the Farol dealership stand. Equipped with
Etesia UK returns to SALTEX with a new range of Etesia Green Technology products and Pellenc battery powered maintenance tools. Visitors to the stand will be able to view the
The E P Barrus Industrial Division will be showing the latest emission compliant diesel, petrol and gas engines from some of the world’s leading manufacturers including Yanmar, John Deere, Toyota
Among the Dennis range of machinery will be the FT510, Razor Ultra, G860 and the Premier professional cylinder mowers along with the S500 Plus seeder, which creates ideal seed germination
Complete Weed Control will be urging visitors to book a time slot into its Weed Clinic to not only keep up-to-date with the demands of legislation but also find out
Cityscape Academy will set out to promote its comprehensive range of bespoke training courses and packages for the landscape, amenity and construction sectors when it makes its exhibition debut on
When it comes to applying an even spread of granular applications, Spyker spreaders lead the way with their exclusive Accu-Way spread adjustment. Spread patterns can be affected by a variety
Visit the Briggs & Stratton stand to witness the next generation of engine starting with INSTART – the 21st century solution to starting petrol powered lawnmowers that is set to
Allett Mowers, a leading producer of cylinder mowers, will be unveiling a new product as well as showcasing its extensive professional range. The innovative new addition to the company’s professional
Stabila, a world leading manufacturer of quality branded tools, will be making its first appearance at SALTEX by showcasing its very latest measuring innovations. Available from Hyde, one highlight will
Bahco Tools, in association with DW Services, will exhibit a range of lopper and hedge shears in standard length as well as in long handled and telescopic formats. In addition,
Add Seal has invested heavily in R & D to ensure that its tyre sealant is extremely reliable It is being used by historic royal palaces, Landscape Group and Continental
Access Platform Sales will be showcasing two new crawler-mounted products. The Hinowa HS701 is a stand-on, diesel-powered, 0.29 m³ capacity dumper with a mast-type high-tip feature, enabling it to load
BLEC Global will launch a new machine and show a wide range of products for the groundscare, landscaping and sportsturf marketplace. A new compact Blecavator will be seen for the
EXCLUSIVE. David Curtis, Editor of The Landscaper Magazine interviews Jim Croxton, Chief Executive Officer, BIGGA at BTME Harrogate. The SPECIAL SHOW REPORT goes to press next week: to be included
Noemi Petit is show director of Paysalia, the successful trade show held in Lyon France. David Curtis talks to her about exhibitions, the landscaping industry in France and plans for
24-26 January Diga Indoor Garden Show Germany… 2-4 FEBRUARY: SPATEX (POOLS).. 12-13 February Executive Hire Show Coventry www.executivehireshow.co.uk 16 February Donnington 4×4 Show… 19 -20 February EUROCIDO Pest Control Germany…
‘The Stig Driving Challenge’ returns on the Complete Weed Control stand, where visitors can also see the range of weed and ice control services that the company offer. Visitors will
Rigby Taylor introduced ICADE, a new herbicide for control of the UK’s toughest and most invasive weeds. Containing powerful two herbicides triclopyr and aminiopyralid, ICADE brings a range of benefits
Complete Weed Control announced at the show that the company is set to make the Weed-IT technology available for councils and contractors in the UK and Ireland for the first
BLEC GLOBAL’s managing director Gary Mumby (Pictured right with Sue Munby) reported sales success at the show. “This was an excellent show for us this year,” says Gary. “We
DJ TURFCARE launched a new Viano product, new packaging and sold three Plugger fine turf aerators off the stand at IOG SALTEX. “Windsor was a very successful show for us,”
Schiller Grounds Care UK launched several new products at Saltex in the Classen, Little Wonder and Mantis ranges. Seen for the first time was the new Classen RA21 walk behind
Rochford GM took three times the floor space of previous years at Saltex this year and all of it much needed to contain their biggest-ever product launch. Moving to a
The STIHL stand at SALTEX this year naturally showed its extensive product range, plus the latest advances and some new introductions arriving later this year. Among the range from the
Polaris Britain reported a very good show with the launch of the new Brutus range. Polaris Brutus is the world’s first UTV with front-end Power Take Off, to drive accessories,
LANDSCAPE is a UK’s trade event dedicated to products, services and innovation for the design, build and management of exterior and interior landscape projects Now in its 3rd year, LANDSCAPE
This year is shaping up to break records with over 440 exhibitors already signed up for this years FOUR OAKS TRADE SHOW, The UK’s Premier Show for Ornamental Horticulture .
Over 350 companies working in landscaping from all over Europe have already signed to exhibit at Paysalia in Lyons, France December 3-5 2013 Professionals, who design, create or maintain green
A E EVANS A E Evans is a market leader in the design and supply of timber-based playground equipment, leisure and amenity products sold predominately to the trade for re-sale
The organisers of Glee i2i Events Group, have announced that 2014 will mark the start of a new chapter for the exhibition, with a number of changes set to be
The Saltex Show will be the venue for the formal launch of Hyundai garden, estate and amenity machinery. The range has expanded to include Hyundai leisure inverter generators, air compressors
BLEC GLOBAL will use IOG SALTEX at Windsor to show a wider range of products for the groundcare, landscaping and sportsturf marketplace. Two models of the Multivator, both heavy duty
Over 70 companies from the UK and 12 from Europe and the US have booked more stand space than in 2010 and 2011 at the UK’s premier trade show for
“This was one of the toughest years ever for growing Chelsea Flower Show plants – especially challenging as we needed to ensure that everything be as near to perfect as
Over 1,000 people have already registered to visit LANDSCAPE at Battersea Park, Evolution Centre on 24th & 25th September 2013 according to the organisers. The trade show offers the opportunity
PlayFair 2013 will showcase the latest innovations in play space design, product and construction is joining forces with IOG SALTEX (Institute of Groundsmanship Sports, Amenities and Landscaping Trades Exhibition) to
Q Lawns turf growers are pleased that Niki Williamson, Fenland Farmland Bird Advisor, has kindly agreed to lead the farm tour at their free Sustainable Landscaping Event on 4th July
BALI members at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show have been rewarded with a haul of six Gold, three Silver-Gilt Flora and three Silver Flora medals. With the usual focus on
An extensive range of Hyundai-branded power products suitable for garden, estate and commercial applications will be making its debut at September’s IOG Saltex Show. The event will mark the formal
South Lincolnshire-based nursery Bettaland helped the Woodland Trust and its innovative Tube exhibit scooped a bronze award at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Peat-free plants and compost donated by
Trailfinders Australian Garden presented by Fleming’s has been awarded Best Show Garden at the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Trailfinders Australian Garden by Fleming’s (left and above) is always
The second regional demo day by MAP Live again welcomed local authorities, contractors, sports venues and educational establishments. The series has always been planned as collaboration; with demonstrators now generously
Zara Phillips on the first John Deere lawn tractor from 1963 Pic: Mike Beardall Oakfield Media
A fashion-inspired garden using some of the latest products from Bradstone has won a Gold Medal at this year’s show. The garden was created for online fashion retailer BrandAlley by
Cloudy Bay Discovery Garden The Cloudy Bay vineyards lie in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. The geology of the region are echoed within this garden design. Designers: Andrew Wilson
Daily Telegraph Garden A garden inspired by three elements: The making of the English Landscape, the Japanese approach to garden making and modern abstract art. Designer: Christopher Bradley-Hole Contractor: Crocus.co.uk
The Laurent-Perrier Garden Created by award winning Swedish landscape architect Ulif Nordfjell the garden has its roots in the Champagne regions of France Designer Ulif Nordfjell Contractor: Crocus.co.uk Picture David
The Homebase Garden, “ Sowing the Seeds of Change” A modern garden designed with a family in mind ideal for relaxing eating and entertaining Designer: Adam Frost Contractor Landform Consultants
British native plants and tones of pink stole the show at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored my M&G Investments. While almost all gardens at this year’s show used
This year’s SALTEX (Sports Amenity & Landscape Trade Exhibition) at Windsor Racecourse is already 10 per cent larger than last year’s event – and there are still three months to
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is 100 years old in 2013, and members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) will be taking part in the historic celebrations by showcasing
Now in its 23 year more than 200 participants have already registered for the Dutch trade fair GrootGroenPlus (2-4 October 2013) Among them, there are a remarkable number of new
Wayne Grills, Chief Operations Officer of The British Association of Landscape Industries has confirmed that he will be speaking to delegates at Q Lawns’ Sustainable Landscaping event about the shortage
A show garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show called “Stop the Spread” will highlight how we can all work together to help prevent the introduction and spread of
Hamburg can look back on a long tradition of garden shows. Important garden shows were held as far back as 1869, 1897, 1914 and 1935. David Curtis jets over to
Robert Myers is fastidious in his attention to detail and produces sharp, elegant architectural forms and spaces using innovative design ideas and materials. Robert’s designs explore the relationship between the
With expansive areas devoted to live demonstrations of machinery and equipment, plus new ‘on the showground’ features – including one-to-one expert advice on turf and groundscare issues – and workshop-style
Map live is continuing to attract support from manufacturers, dealers, service and commodity companies, organiser Clare Johnson told The Landscaper. The six free one-day events will be touring the land
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets ‘Fresh’ with Cloudy Bay’s Rough Luxe Style by Wilson McWilliam Studio Andrew Wilson is no stranger to the Chelsea Flower Show in his capacity
Pictured Roddy Baird of Turffit (Left) and Ray Howie. Turffit will be teaming up with a former soldier from Fife to create a Chinese-inspired show garden for Gardening Scotland 2013.
The UK produces around 27,000 acres of turf every year. It’s an essential commodity for us all at times ..we look at the latest news in the turf world. The
Six new products will take centre stage at BTME Harrogate. Known for their precision deep fast aerators, Wiedenmann’s have grown their range by a further 20 Sales Manager, Chas
Highspeed Group Ltd is gearing up for another BTME and with some new additions this year. The group’s on-line tanks division, Bundedtanks.com, will be featured offering customers the same
Charterhouse Turf Machinery will introduced the latest addition to the renowned Verti-Drain range at BTME The company launched the first high speed Verti-Drain some 15 years ago and subsequent developments
Dennis and Sisis will be exhibiting the Sisis Rotorake TM1000, this popular tractor mounted scarifier gives the user a combination of scarification and linear aeration allied with heavy duty
SPEEDCUT CONTRACTORS say the inquiries for sportsturf drainage have dramatically increased following one of the wettest years on record. But, as the team prepares for BTME they report they managed
Following on from the successful launch of their new ‘Tenuis Bent’ cultivar, Arrowtown, visitors to the DLF stand will have
Rigby Taylor has significantly extended its range of industry-leading products by releasing the first dedicated Landscaping Sundries catalogue. Designed to offer a comprehensive selection of essential items for those involved
Lindum Turf has developed a range of products for golf courses, sports grounds and landscaping, and has earned a reputation for consistently high quality turf and innovation in grass technology.
Lastec UK Ltd was founded with one simple goal, to offer the industry a rotary mower that cuts grass more accurately than any other mower in the world.
Inturf harvest, lift, and deliver thousands of square metres of turf every day all year round. Orders of virtually any size can be met with just a few
Headland Amenity Ltd originated in 1994 as a division of Headland Agrochemicals, a British independent supplier of adjuvants and micronutrient products to agriculture. By 1997 the business had an increasing
No matter what kind of leisure project, facility or educational establishment you are involved with there will be something of interest to you at the annual SPATEX Exhibition (now in
Grillo Agrigarden offer a wide range of equipement , products include Motor hoe, Walking tractors, Wheeled Trimmers Sickle Bars Tracked Carriers Special Garden machines Outfront
Bernhard and Company are one of the world’s most successful and influential forces in the manufacture and distribution of mower sharpening systems. In the USA they are in 75 of
Korane Idarousse speaks to some of the visitors to our Saltex stand RAFFAELA BUTTNER Gardener BUCKINGHAMSHIRE “I like to do the things the guys don’t want to do like pulling
Allett Mowers will launch an upgraded version of its C-34 pedestrian cylinder mower at the show Among the changes to the machine are improvements to cutting unit visibility, weight distribution
Charterhouse Turf Machinery produce maintenance equipment for all types of playing surfaces with many models on show. In addition, for natural turf they will launch two new machines, and for
The Grass Group have some exciting new products on its stand. Two new machines from Trilo and a SMART new multi-purpose mower from ATT. The Trilo S3 a smaller vacuum
Martin Lishman produce a comprehensive and versatile range of sprayers that are widely used in a huge range of amenity spraying applications like sports turf, school playing fields, paddocks, golf
Polaris Britain will share their stand this year with Goupil, the electric vehicle manufacturer acquired by Polaris’ US parent company in 2011. The Polaris off-road 4×4 track will feature again
Visitors to the STIHL stand will find some exciting new products arriving early next year. Literally extending the established benefits of the STIHL cordless power tool range, an extra high-capacity
Isuzutruck.co.uk global product range has been designed for use in over 170 countries throughout the world. All of the models are proven, reliable products that are sold, driven, used and
Kuhn is extending the sprayer offer within its Amenity Pro range with the launch of a compact demountable model for use with UTVs. The Elis is available with a four-stroke
EverEdge have been producing a range of galvanised steel landscape edging products for nearly two decades. During this time, the range has constantly evolved to meet new demands and customer
E P Barrus have added several new products to their Cub Cadet and WOLF-Garten ride on mower ranges. These include Cub Cadet’s new premium side discharge models and their new
Some new companies are making their IOG SALTEX debut this year Gareth Porter from Agrimek ATV Solutions – a specialist in the supply of innovative parts and accessories for ATVs
LANDSCAPE is the trade exhibition for all those involved with interior & exterior landscaping and landscape gardening. It features manufacturers and suppliers of everything from cut flowers and vases through
The laser Grader provides the close tolerances demanded by today’s construction industry and will make a tremendous impact on the time and cost of constructing all manner of indoor and
To mark two decades in the turf care sector, Wiedenmann UK is donating all proceeds from the sale of a platinum-painted Terra Spike GXi8 HD to charity. Already several bids
Despite the inclement weather during this year’s three-day IOG SALTEX turf and open space management show, exhibitors were reporting a high number of serious enquiries – and sales leads –
Showing for the first time in the UK on the DJ Turfcare stand was the PLUGGER PL855 Pro HD which has an optional stand-on, ride-behind platform called the Step Saver.
Bomford Turner (S25) will display a representation of its world famous vegetation control machinery. The show will be the launch platform for at least two new product line that will
A wide representative sample of amenity and turf tyres from Alliance will be exhibited at Saltex by Kirkby Tyres including the new 381 Flotmaster – a steel belted radial developed
Floramedia have created a new product – FloraLinQ. It will enable growers and retailers to market plants in a new way, providing an instant gateway to exclusive, quality information, which
Bermuda has confirmed with the launch of a range of new water features, accessories and aquatic products at Glee 2011 New products include over 30 new water features, freestanding ponds,
The Verti-Drain decompactor range will be enhanced with the addition of the new 1513 model, a very fast, lightweight machine which can work to 150mm (6in) deep. Working width is
Advanced Turf Technology interchangeable cassettes allow a single greens triple to be used for a range of tasks. In combination with the Infinipower pedestrian drive unit, it makes for the
A new name will make its debut at Saltex with the Wisconsin 3600 ride on mower. The Richmond Wisconsin 3600 is truly a ride-on for all seasons – an enclosed
ECHO (DAC24) will be showcasing two new ‘high-torque’ brushcutters at this year’s show. The SRM-265TES and SRM-300TES brushcutters from ECHO feature a revolutionary new gear head design. This system offers
Artificial Grass Maintenance will launch the Triple Renew2 at this year’s show The Triple Renew takes only thirty minutes to brush and decompact a full size pitch. Ideal for use
Merlo will display two products at Saltex 2011 – the distinctive orange and grey Multi-Tool telehandler/tractor combination and a re-launch of its tracked carrier series, Cingo 2. The 120HP, hydrostatic
Boddingtons offer a large range of permeable grass reinforcement and gravel retention solutions to suit varying levels of traffic ranging from heavy goods vehicles / coaches to pedestrians. BodPave®85 is
ePower Trucks, (V12) is launching two new products at the show The Alke XT320E electric UTV was first shown as a prototype at IOG Saltex 2010 and the production model
Simon Tullett Machinery (STM) Despite the progress in grass-cutting technology, with ride-ons of increasing size and versatility and robot mowers a comprehensive range of which is, of course, available from
Major Equipment Intl is a manufacturer and international exporter of one of the most comprehensive ranges of grass cutting, slurry handling & site equipment. The company manufactures and distributes products
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has expanded its New Movano range to include Core Conversions with a variety of lengths and chassis configurations. The expanded range of variants includes dropsides, tippers and
New Holland will be displaying its latest product line-up which is versatile enough to be used by local authorities across the entire sector, from maintaining Multi-Use-Games-Pitches to road safety. To
Westcon will be exhibiting the Rayco range of stump cutters. a, New for this season will be the 1625A and the 1635SJR with swing out controls for easier operation and
Stem Injection Systems, (D19) supplier of the innovative stem injection system for treating non-native invasive plant species, reinforces its ongoing product development programme at this year’s show with the introduction
Kersten offer pedestrian and front mounted solutions for most applications. Sweeping hard surfaces, mechanical weed, moss and algae removal, presenting grass surfaces, ice and snow management, artificial surface maintenance and
New Landini models are making their debut at the show The 54hp Landini 1-55M and the heavier-duty 1-75M and 1-90M at 74hp and 91hp, respectively, are from an extensive Landini
Massey Ferguson (W15) has strengthened its position in the sub-50hp compact tractor sector with the introduction of the MF 1532 H, a completely new hydrostatic transmission model powered by a
Kubota Tractor and Groundcare (S39) is offering a range of solutions from affordable, versatile equipment to competitive finance to ensure specifiers can make savings while getting to grips with their
The new Polaris Ranger CREW diesel shares the same proven 904cc, three-cylinder YANMAR diesel engine as the Ranger Diesel, coupled with the ability to carry six adults. The engine is
Sanli (W44/W46) will be making its second appearance at IOG SALTEX with an expanded machinery display which will include several completely new additions to the Sanli product portfolio as well
IPU Group ( U17) will be showcasing a number of new Ride-on and Pedestrian mower options .<br/> The first being the Ferris Dual Drive Flail mower, which is a powerful
Grillo UK have just released two new professional cut & drop machines, the FM1100 & FM 2200. Powered by either a 25 or 44hp diesel engine they are available with
EverEdge (X02) product range has been continuously evolving to meet the changing demands in the world of landscape design and architecture. The company began with its Classic range of 1m
Etesia UK (U15) returns this year to launch six new products and on the biggest stand it has ever had, effectively adding an extra 50% of demonstration area to the
Cleveland Sitesafe is bringing the largest tractor outside of the USA to this year’s show , a 27-tonnes 650/50 Big Bud originally made in Montana over 30 years ago. Mike
BLEC GLOBAL (V50) will launch three new products for the grounds care and sportsturf marketplaceat the show Seen for the first time in the UK will be the BLEC Shakervator
“Baroness walk-behind cylinder mowers LM56 and LM66 are amongst the lightest in their class, solidly built, highly manoeuvrable and constructed to a quality standard second to none. Built to provide
If you are looking to source the latest plant innovation or core gardening products, or landscaping products from garden building to aggregate, this year’s Glee show will be well worth
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) and show organiser, Brintex, have confirmed that nearly 1,000 visitors attended its inaugural BALI Landscaping Show which was held earlier this month (21
Tommy Walsh, forever associated with the hugely successful BBC TV’s ‘Ground Force’ series, called in to Stoneleigh Park last week to support BALI 2011 – The Landscaping Show, which took
Sanli will be making its second-ever appearance at IoG SALTEX with an expanded machinery display which will include several new additions to the its product portfolio as well as a