GroundsFest 2026 has once again demonstrated why it has become the industry's must-attend event, bringing together every corner of the groundscare, landscaping, amenities and outdoor industries for two unforgettable days at Stoneleigh Park.A total…
When Pete McArthur, Director of Strathbogie Scotland, talks about turf management, it's clear this isn't just about machinery. It's about helping greenkeepers do what they do best. Pete has spent years building the business around innovation,…
"Piers - Im retired now and the business sold on... but I feel your pain.
I always traded just below the VAT threshold - literally getting clients to pay for their own plants - so cost it all up for them, add a margin to your trade discount (they…"
"Hi piers It seems you could be in the perfect position as Peters experience and insight suggests to look into commercial work .
Possibly you have outgrown domestic work and this is the turning point .
I started to realise that hourly rate was like…"
"Piers, I will try to offer practical advice on this without sounding too much of a know it all! As you may know ill health has forced me to retire after 40 plus years in the trade and I can recognise your issues having faced the same some years ago.…"
TLDR (in advance): Seeking advice on how to run a profitable gardening business, expanding while staying competitive and finding the 'right kind' of jobs, ie year-round maintenance requirements and clients who understand they need to pay properly…
The programme is taking shape for TurfTech 2026, with an impressive line-up of speakers and technical sessions now confirmed for the two-day summit, taking place at Brighton & Hove Albion FC’s AMEX Stadium on 1 and 2 October 2026.Bringing together…
"Nothing here, liability wise will simply come down to what is stated on your invoice/quote, I always put any problems must be notified within 2 months of completion, if you don't have anything like that it's a bit of an open goal I'm afraid. There…"
"think it's mainly been the drought as the major stress factor, obviously any hedge is a row of individual plants competing with each other and everything else, and one part of the hedge maybe have more favourable access to water or root space etc,…"