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The rise in popularity of horticulture on social media platform TikTok

TikTok has recently been the subject of many discussions and news topics due to its undeniable influence on popular culture and the younger generation. From influencing the outco

Every morning on my way to work I listen to Today in Focus by The Guardian. This morning the topic was ‘Ecstasy, LSD and magic mushrooms: are these drugs the future of therapy?’ There was a section where they discussed new therapy methods by micro d

STIHL has updated its HSA 94 R and HSA 94 T hedge trimmers, now offering professional users reduced vibration and sound levels, as well as a new EC motor and the ability to connect to STIHL’s new Smart Connector 2 A.

STIHL’s most powerful cordless hed

“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design a Chelsea

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Bark.com, the lead generation company that already helps find and secure work for over 100,000 professionals nationwide are offering an exclusive discount to the members of Landscape Juice.

Landscape Juice readers can now get 40 Bark credits, wor

Topiary Balls rooted in ancient gardening tradition. Artificial Topiary Balls are popular alternative to Real Plants Hanging Baskets. They require no watering, no clipping or maintenance. Hedged In Artificial Outdoor Boxwood Topiary Balls are excelle

Artificial grass has gained in popularity. There are lots of companies out there selling and installing astro turf, and artificial hedge is also becoming increasingly popular. Walking through

Most landscaping and garden related jobs will produce waste in some form or another, and larger jobs may require a waste disposal solution. There are a number of options available, but whatever you choose, it is important that you get a great value d

Thanks to Jason Hornby, an award winning garden designer, for sharing his knowledge on hardy perennials in his first blog post exclusively for Jacksons.  

How perennials add consistent colour to your garden every spring and summer 

Imagine every spring

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The soil beneath the grass on your lawn tends to become compacted over time and as a result has too many solid particles in a certain volume or space which prevents proper circulation of air, water and nutrients within the soil. The reasons f

Apply now to be part of the Beautiful Boarders Competition at BBC Gardeners' World Live 2015

Beautiful Borders are unique to BBC Gardeners' World Live, providing an opportunity for horticultural students and budding gardeners to experience the design,

A survey to over 1,500 respondents commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)* has found that 80% of the UK is getting outside gardening over the 2014 National Gardening Week, 14th to 20th April, and Easter Weekend.
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You might have a healthy, green lawn and a variety of plans in your garden, but this does not make it ‘green’ in the truest sense. Many gardens use chemical pesticides and insecticides that harm the environment and fail to attract vital wildlife, suc

You don’t have to wait to until the summer months to make valuable improvements to your garden. Here are three simple ways to develop your garden this winter.

Plan for the Season Ahead

Just because you don’t spend as much time in the garden during the

When people do work on their gardens they often get carried away with filling it with plants, ornaments and other items, and they overlook a very important aspect. This is the fencing around the perimeter, and this should be on the top of your list o

Prize money in The Artisan Garden Design Competition being run by the organisers of Gardening Scotland has risen to £6,000 following support from The Cross Trust.

There are now three awards of £2,000 each will be given to designers who submit the bes

House builder David Wilson Homes has been named as sponsor of the Show Garden Avenue at Gardening Scotland 2014.

The national flower and outdoor living show, which next year will take place from Friday, 30 May until Sunday, 1 June at The Royal Highla