Glyphosate Hub to inform the amenity sector about this active ingredient To support the use of glyphosate in the amenity sector, Bayer has launched a new amenity specific Glyphosate Hub to empower contractors by providing them with relevant information about this vital active ingredient. Freddie Bendall-Brown, digital marketing specialist at Bayer Environmental Science, explains that …
Whether you’re laying natural or artificial turf, guide clients on how best to maintain their investment. Each option has pitfalls for the unwary, Greg Rhodes discovers for The Landscaper Magazine Passing a petrol forecourt recently, I spotted a strip of synthetic turf running along the frontage with the pavement – flattened, dirty and looking distinctly …
The UK’s largest landscape and maintenance contractor has won a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The Billericay-based Ground Control was awarded the highly prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation. It follows its 2016 success in winning its inaugural Queen’s Award. The award was granted for Ground Control’s unique ‘Gateway Compliance Matrix’ resource management system. …
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STIHL expands its range of professional high-performance brushcutters with the launch of the new FSA 135 and FSA 135 R. STIHL has added two new brushcutters to its extensive range with the launch of the new FSA 135 and FSA 135R. The robust and powerful brushcutters build on the popularity of the FSA 130. They have …
Some plants contain toxins that can cause several problems for dogs, such as diarrhoea or vomiting. Here, experts at tails.com have created a guide to dog-friendly plants that won’t harm our furry friends. From floral arrangements to evergreen shrubs, here are the most pup-friendly plants. Snapdragons (Antirrhinums) Sow: March / Plant: May-June / Flowers: June-October …
Nip horse chestnut leaf miner bugs in the bud as trees burst into life Our treasured conker trees grow fearful this time of year of what may be about to hit them – the horse chestnut leaf miner. These tiny moths emerge from leaf litter just as horse chestnuts burst into leaf, feeding off the …
Accredited members can now enter the 2021 National Landscape Awards, the largest of their kind anywhere in Europe, and with the announcement of entries opening there are also a number of exciting opportunities for 2021. Introduction of a new category. Nature Conservation and Biodiversity Enhancement. Extension to practical completion date. In light of COVID-19, for 2021 only, …
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The British Association of Landscape Industries unveils new look Today, the British Association of Landscape Industries unveils its new look ahead of its 50th year in business in 2022, marking the start of a new chapter in the trade association’s prestigious history. Spearheading the brand is the association’s fresh, contemporary new identity, boldly updated for …
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Amenity contractors are being encouraged to prepare a plan of attack for weed control in public spaces
GreenMech main dealers GA Groundcare Ltd. appoint a new sales manager, Matt Textor as part of their expansion programme.
