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
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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
As Blue Monday is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to give a small reminder to our community here on Landscape Juice to remember to tell people about your worries and if you’re having negative thoughts. Talking about emotions…
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.
The programme…
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…
A recent school grounds seminar held at Charterhouse in Surrey has been hailed a huge success by all who attended.
The event attracted over 50 delegates from all levels as several topical issues were explored and discussed. Supported by…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
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The aptly named Storm Dennis certainly didn’t prevent the annual Dennis and SISIS groundcare seminar from going ahead, and by all accounts it once again inspired, educated and offered real solutions. Hosted at the Durham County Cricket Club’s Emirat…
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I have used it on a brown/buff Indian sandstone as well as some block paving with it -…"
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