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GroundsFest is proud to announce that the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) will be the exclusive sponsor of The Landscape Zone at GroundsFest 2025.

Taking place on 9 and 10 September at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, GroundsFest is a

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The first ever GroundsFest Academy event has been hailed a huge 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. With a packed schedule of insightful sessions and inte

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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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The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.

The most recent success story is George Legg, a student study

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GroundsFest was honoured to once again sponsor the Sports Turf and Greenkeeping category at the prestigious Land-Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards 2024, held on Thursday, 21 November, at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham.

Thi

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The second edition of GroundsFest, held on 10 and 11 September at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, has firmly established itself as the UK’s largest grounds management and landscaping event. Following a strong debut in 2023, this year’s show exceeded

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 GroundsFest 2024 is set to be an unmissable event for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the land-based industries. With a comprehensive education programme spread across four seminar theatres, including practical sessions, ther

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Agrovista Amenity has announced that it will be exhibiting at GroundsFest 2024.

Following the resounding success of the event’s debut last year, the company is eager to showcase its innovative and sustainable products to a broader audience.

Agrovista A

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GroundsFest 2024 attendees can look forward to seeing SISIS in Outside Area A on stand number OSA170, where a variety of innovative turf maintenance products will be on display.

This year, the focus will be on three key products: the Quadraplay, the V

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Visitors to the Mansfield Sand stand (OSA260) at GroundsFest 2024, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 10 and 11 September, can expect to see a comprehensive range of sand-based products vital to the overall health and performance of spo

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After a successful GroundsFest 2023, Hunter Grinders is excited to announce its return to GroundsFest 2024, where it will be showcasing the enhanced Jupiter ATI 'All in One' Grinder.

The Jupiter ATI is a fully automatic relief spin grinder, designed t

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Etesia UK is excited to return to GroundsFest for the second consecutive year. Attendees can visit stand OSA150 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 10 and 11 September to explore Etesia's impressive lineup, including pedestrian and ride-on mowers, b

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Open forum activity

MF Hodgson replied to James King's discussion Can I legally cut a Council Hedge?
"A familiar scenario and one I've experienced. It's so frustrating when you can see what needs doing right there and you know very well that if the offical people (eventually) do it they'll make a mess of the job you would do properly. "
yesterday
Angela Sharp replied to Adam Woods's discussion Help....Box caterpillar has attacked
"I agree. I have seen some very expensive, mature box structures being sold in garden centres but there's no sign of a warning about what a liability it is to have this plant, especially due to the box caterpillar in the south of the country. Can you…"
yesterday
Jason Taylor replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Hedge trimming costs
"We can get rid of 1 ton for £40 at a composting place that is 9 miles away.  I think we will go for £360 all in. We've got a good shredder that reduces the volume.  "
yesterday
Graham Taylor replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Hedge trimming costs
"I don't think a customer would be happy to pay £150 to dispose of the cuttings!!    If its soft stuff and you can run the mower over it, you'll get it down drastically............ you might even be able to blow it back under the hedge if there's…"
yesterday
Adam Woods replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Hedge trimming costs
"I agree that your disposal fee is way too low. I charge £25 a bulk bag...that much hedge would fill about 5 or 6 maybe more bags"
Saturday
BCH Gardens replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
"Hi Josh
I agree with everything Peter has said.  You will be lucky to find something up to the job at £6k.  Frankly the toro timecutters are not even close to suitable for light commercial work.  That is mid to high range stiga and stihl sit a…"
Saturday
Peter sellers replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
"That was the point I was trying to make to Josh pleased someone else agrees"
Saturday
Adewale Wahbi Yusuf is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Saturday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
"Buy 2nd hand commercial that stuff you've listed isn't worth consideration "
Saturday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
"John deere was always cheapest to keep going usually around £400 per year compared to my other bits that cost about £1200 per year"
Saturday
Peter sellers replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Hedge trimming costs
"We would be £450 plus vat inc disposal. "
Saturday
Neil Darby replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Hedge trimming costs
"Less than a days work I would say for 1 person, so £360 sounds high. Although £40 for diisposal sounds low, depending on how much you are taking off. If say going to 6ft that will be quite a bit to take away."
Saturday
Neil Darby replied to Adam Woods's discussion Help....Box caterpillar has attacked
"Whilst on the subject, but slightly off. So this week & last I have been busy clipping Buxus. Thursday afternoon 4 hours solid on a couple of double sided hegdes 30M each plus various balls & clouds. We should all know hygeine with Buxus & pretty…"
Saturday
Jason Taylor posted a discussion
Hello all,we've got a hedge trimming job to price up. 72 meters, 35 meters are about 8 foot. The rest is about 5. Cherry laurel and beech. We're going to go £360 + £40 for waste disposal. Is this about the going rate?The customer said it took two…
Saturday
Adam Woods replied to James King's discussion Can I legally cut a Council Hedge?
"100% agreed.
Surely the worst situation is you take the trouble to ask, which will without doubt be at least 3 phone calls and an email or two. They say "no". You then have an unhappy client, less work, and the hedge probably wont be cut for another…"
Saturday
MF Hodgson replied to Peter sellers's discussion Waterproof trousers
"Berghaus has been my go-to waterproof for years and the trousers are excellent: https://www.berghaus.com/men-s-paclite-pant-black/13160755.html"
Saturday
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Hedge trimming costs

Hello all,we've got a hedge trimming job to price up. 72 meters, 35 meters are about 8 foot. The rest is about 5. Cherry laurel and beech. We're going to go £360 + £40 for waste disposal. Is this about the going rate?The customer said it took two…

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Etesia 100 Hydro

Good morning all.I'm Pete from Wrexham, an ex mechanic turned tanker driver, retired but still busy fixing things for friends etc.  I'm hoping that someone here can help me.  If, I'm premature in asking as a new member then I understand.But,…

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