Landscape and garden specialist, Landform Consultants has used a wide range of Makita tools on the creation of three new gardens at RHS Garden Wisley, which surround the new state-of-the-art RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science, the UK’s first
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See exotic butterflies take flight amongst the flowers and fruit of the nectar plants in the tropical paradise of the Glasshouse. The tree ferns, tall palms, lush-leaved creepers and dazzling flower displays give an air of expectation and drama – li
The RHS photographic competition winners 2014 have been announced.
Matin d'hiver embrumé au Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne by Alain Jouno
French photographer Alain Jouno has been named RHS Photographer of the Year for his evocative image of a fogg
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.
The top three gardening
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Wisley have purchased a Makita PLM4631 mower.
Peter Anderson, Machinery Manager at Wisley, selected the Makita mower following trials with a variety of machines. “This Makita with three horsepower and 46mm cut is pe
I've made live an interactive plant finder, identification and pruning guide website which is still growing.
The website is designed to help you find the right plants to suite every aspect of a garden and seasonal need.
You simp
A major reorganisation of the way the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) operates has been announced.
In a statement the RHS has said that it will amalgamate its three divisions of gardens, shows and retail into one unified division.
A new role, RHS D
The BBC and RHS have signed a new, four year contract which includes the exclusive rights to broadcast RHS Shows at Chelsea, Hampton, Tatton and Malvern on the BBC until 2017.
The new deal will continue to give BBC audiences unprecedented access to t
RHS Wisley has purchased a range of environmentally-friendly battery-powered Pellenc equipment to keep tree & hedge cover along with grass clippings & debris in check, quietly and without fumes.
Wisley - the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural
The RHS in Scotland has launched a new £100,000 fund that will be distributed over the next three years to support grassroots community gardening across the nation.
Gardening groups will be able to apply for funds to make a difference in their neighb
Sir Nicholas Bacon Bt OBE DL has been elected as President of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Sir Nicholas has been Treasurer since 1 July 2010.
Sir Nicholas succeeds Elizabeth Banks DL, who has been president of the RHS since July 2010.
Sir N
The hunt is on for the world’s best garden photographer as entry opens for the 2013 RHS Photography Competition.
Images that celebrate the wonder and diversity of gardens as well as displaying artistry, creativity and technical excellence will be in
The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are inviting amateur gardeners across England and Wales to apply for funds to support their community horticultural projects.
The fund of more than £100,000 was created in me
Just getting to grips with the prospect of building two RHS Show Gardens this year in July, Hampton Court then Tatton Park. I must be Mad !! to find out more check out my Build Blog http://www.august-garden-designs.co.uk/Blog
Both Show Gardens are es
The RHS is calling on garden designers, landscapers, artists and architects to create an exclusive Visionary Garden for RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2012.
This category offers the chance to break the mould and go beyond commercial garden design by pus
The Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2012 – Show Gardens
The first national RHS flower show of the year, the Malvern Spring Gardening Show will be held from Thursday 10th May to Sunday 13th May.
We would be delighted to receive your application to stage
The Respiratory Educational Garden
The Respiratory Education Uk Garden - Bronze Award
Sally Parkinson at Gardens and Spaces designed this garden to raise awareness of respiratory disease in the Northwest. Her design inco
The year has been very busy for the team so far and with the fabulous weather we have been inundated with requests for
works both in the commercial sector and private gardens too.
- Watering in a new lawn with 'everedge' lawn edging fitted
We have complet
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“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 carefully-planned turf nutrition and treatment programme utilising three key Sherriff Amenity products has produced a sustained rise in the health, condition and playing standard of greens at the Milford Golf Club in Surrey.
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Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…
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"Oak, would laat a long time but probably to expensive. I have been using Post savers over the last year or so, they are meant to double the life of pressure treated posts & only cost a couplle of £s each. Slip them on & blow lamp them to create a…"
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"I think that's difficult to give a top five essential tool list with all the different tasks undertaken depending on the season.
1, phone
2, laptop
3, van
4, hand tools
4,power tools
Most used;
1,Secateurs
2, plastic leave take
3,ladders
4,…"
1, phone
2, laptop
3, van
4, hand tools
4,power tools
Most used;
1,Secateurs
2, plastic leave take
3,ladders
4,…"
75 years of groundscare equipment will be on display at SALTEX’s 75th anniversary show, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on November 3 and 4.The new show feature, entitled a History of Groundscare Equipment (stand C065), will display vintage…
"Nice story tough as old boots wisteria , I often bring plants home and rehome them ethier in my garden are another customer.
I can see why you'd attack a hugely over grown wisteria with an hedgetrimmer and then go in and tidy it up with sectaurs…"
I can see why you'd attack a hugely over grown wisteria with an hedgetrimmer and then go in and tidy it up with sectaurs…"
"p.s. Mi-T posts are stocked by Jacksons Fencing
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"How about using those post savers you weld on with a blow torch ?
Or concrete / postcrete platform above soil level to accept the bolt down met posts ?
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Or concrete / postcrete platform above soil level to accept the bolt down met posts ?
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Looking for suggestions for putting a pergola in to heavy wet soil in the wet west of Ireland! Pressure treated pine won't last long enough with wet feet in this damp environment, was thinking of Douglas fir or alder if possible to get posts in…
"Three years ago I removed two wisterias as instructed from a customers North facing wall they had never flowered in ten years and were a bit spindly considering thier age .
I chopped them down to get them in the van , hardly any rootball to speak…"
I chopped them down to get them in the van , hardly any rootball to speak…"
"The most essential tools in any business are a spreadsheet and the best software."
"In my head I am picturing a wisteria big enough to seen from space on Google Earth. "
"Not overheating,left it for half a day,tried again,looks like a trip to the dealer, thanks for the reply."
"Tried another charged battery,no change,thinking it might be contacts on battery or in unit.?"
"Correct, the switch is in the head and if that were the cause you'd be getting no warning lights on the battery and the hedge cutter would just seem dead. Three red flashing would suggest problem with the unit, three glowing and it's too hot or…"
Pergola options
Looking for suggestions for putting a pergola in to heavy wet soil in the wet west of Ireland! Pressure treated pine won't last long enough with wet feet in this damp environment, was thinking of Douglas fir or alder if possible to get posts in…
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Stihl hla85
Hla85 suddenly stopped working,3 red lights flashing on battery(fully charged), lubed blades,can move blades manually by turning gear,read something somewhere about a dirty sensor switch?can anyone help ,where is this switch located ,or can anyone…
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Hmm... Ive never heard of this before
We got an enquiry from the website the other day that peeked my interest - obviously a massive house.Today we visited and asked all the usual questions about the previous gardeners... one that came up is he always pruned a massive wisteria with a…
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5 Most Essential Tools For Your Business
Hi People What are you top 5 tools that you couldnt go without as part of your Grass cutting/Garden maintenance rounds.
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