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Keswick’s two flagship parks – Hope Park and Fitz Park – nestled in the heart of the Lake District in Cumbria, are setting the standard for sustainable grounds maintenance thanks to the exceptional performance of three Dennis ES-510 battery-powered m

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Get ready—visitor registration for GroundsFest 2025 is officially open, and this year promises to be bigger, better, and bolder than ever before.

Returning to Stoneleigh Park from 9–10 September 2025, GroundsFest is more than just a trade show. It’s a

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Hindley Hall Golf Club, a hidden gem nestled in the Northwest of England has invested in a state-of-the-art Hunter irrigation system supplied by KAR UK.

The system, featuring the Hunter ACC2 controller and TTS-800 Series Golf Rotors, has already had a

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Andy Richards, Grounds Manager at Haileybury School, has praised the Dennis ES-34R battery-powered rotary mower for its sustainability, quiet operation, and exceptional performance.

At the prestigious independent school in Hertfordshire, which boasts

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Etesia UK is thrilled to announce substantial savings of over £8,000 on its renowned Hydro 124 range of ride-on mowers.

This limited-time offer presents an exceptional opportunity for customer to purchase the best-in-class cut and collect machines at

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KAR UK is excited to announce the arrival of the Hunter Wireless Valve Link. Designed to simplify irrigation projects of all sizes, this innovative accessory eliminates the need for traditional wiring, offering landscape professionals and contractors

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Pellenc Launches the Essential Line

Pellenc has announced the launch of the Essential Line – a range of on-board battery tools which offer a practical and cost-effective solution for maintaining green and urban spaces.

Pellenc is exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Etesia U

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A team from Howardson Group is preparing to take on the formidable National Three Peaks Challenge in memory of their much-missed colleague, Joe Emery, who sadly passed away in July last year. The challenge will see the team scaling the highest mounta

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APB Treecare, a family-run tree care business based in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, has been steadily growing since its establishment in 2014 by Tony Boland.

Specialising in tree surgery, tree removals, and surveys, the company serves both commercial and

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Hibernian Football Club, celebrated as Scotland’s greenest football club, has made significant strides in sustainable grounds management with the purchase of the Dennis ES-860 battery-powered mower.

Head Groundsman Steven Thomas has found the ES-860 i

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Open forum activity

Sam Bainbridge replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Personally I think it's gardeners time to cash in we've been cheap for to long and now that people are lazy we have the pick. I've got 9 big jobs on a waiting list for when I have a gap.not to mention all the small gardens I'm at £35hr now and…"
4 hours ago
Will Roberts replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"I bought a no name petrol blower on eBay for £30 as temporary fix. I expected it to last 6 months but 2 years later it's still going strong. It's a copy of the Stihl Bg 56. You don't always get what you pay for. "
10 hours ago
Billybop replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"Hat's off to you for persevering with them Graham. Surely one of the best aspects of British life is blokes patiently and skillfully fixing things in the shed. Sounds a nightmare product to me, whether it was a blower or something else, I wouldn't…"
12 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Agrovista Amenity has strengthened its team with the appointment of Ben Simpson, who joins as Amenity Specialist supporting the Landscape and IVM division.Ben brings a varied career background and a refreshed enthusiasm for the amenity…
Thursday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
2025’s prolonged heat put turf surfaces under extraordinary pressure, leaving many venues facing compaction, thinning coverage, and stressed rootzones.As spring approaches, turf professionals are looking to revitalise their surfaces with reliable,…
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Visitors to Mansfield Sand’s stand (242) at BTME 2026, taking place from 20–22 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, will have the opportunity to explore a standout selection of sand-based products designed to elevate the performance,…
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Visitors to Stand 550 at BTME 2026 will be welcomed by KAR UK, joined by the expert team from Hunter Irrigation. The showcase will be built around innovation, efficiency, and practical support for today’s greenkeepers and course managers.With an…
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
GroundsFest and the GroundsFest Academy will be exhibiting at BTME 2026 for the very first time, marking an important milestone for the fast-growing event and its year-round education programme.Visitors can find the GroundsFest team on stand 233,…
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
MM Seed will be returning to BTME from 20-22 January, welcoming visitors to Stand 124 to explore some of the industry’s most trusted grass seed mixtures for golf courses.Throughout the event, their knowledgeable team will be available to offer…
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Agrovista Amenity will return to BTME 2026 with a line-up that reflects its continued commitment to practical, science-led turf solutions.Visitors to Stand 126 will be able to explore two of the industry’s most talked-about technologies – Attraxor®…
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Laser Sharp Results with Redexim: When James Camfield, Managing Director of Golf Course Management Services Limited, saw a gap in the market for specialist tee levelling, he turned to Redexim.The result? Flawlessly levelled playing surfaces that are…
Wednesday
Graham Taylor replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"I've had a couple of BG86's for years.   Excellent.   Have replaced the carbs once for £35 each from China......... they looked like the genuine ones  marked Stihl with the part code on.   The only major fault I found was the Ergostart system.  The…"
Tuesday
Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Mitchel ingham's discussion Winter and spring ideas for work
"See our website - www.heathrowsnow.com if you'd like to join the Winter Resillience team!"
Monday
Paul Errington replied to Mitchel ingham's discussion Winter and spring ideas for work
"One of our landscape machinery customers used to organize labour for snow clearance operations at Heathrow Airport. Those who signed up were paid to do training days, and received a very generous hourly rate if they attended a snow event. Problem…"
Monday
Billybop replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"Hi yes I still have my 6500 Ego too, kept in case the newer one ever failed, but it hasn't. Had the 5 hundred-something cfm one before that, now flogged to a mate who loves it. The LB8800 is hovering around the £300 mark on amazon including import…"
Dec 13
Sam Bainbridge replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"Just change to a backpack, br800 7yrs and not even a sparkplug yet"
Dec 13
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Making tax digital

Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…

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