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.
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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
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
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LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
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Britmow weren’t aware how much of an impact attending a trade show would have on their future endeavours. In the run up to their 50th anniversary, they were exploring ideas of how to celebrate. It’s only when they met Kate Cooney from…
“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.
The programme…
Open forum activity
"Hi billybop it turns out its the moter that it done in needs replaced"
"No i havent hit anything with the strimmer not sure weather to cut my losses and get a new stihl strimmer "
Morning AllI'm looking to take on a landscape labourer to assist us on our domestic landscape work. Im happy to take on a trainee and help them with NVQ/app rents ship or it could be a person with existing skills who is looking to move up to the…
"Hi Richard well done for highlighting this I know it affects many people to a degree
The Electrician reference is a familiar story I know an electrician who was time served and worked for a company with no issues until he became self employed and…"
The Electrician reference is a familiar story I know an electrician who was time served and worked for a company with no issues until he became self employed and…"
"I had one client similar he couldn't care less that each carrot stood him at £20 each, runner beans maybe a fiver apiece, a couple of carefully curated melons in the greenhouse probably 200 quid, he was living the dream in his retirement, now at…"
"Hi Tracy, the work is out there, BUT it will take a little bit longer to find it than mowing and hedge cutting work.
Talk to any other tradesmen who sets foot on your existing clients property - window cleaners, pool men, fencing contractors, rural…"
Talk to any other tradesmen who sets foot on your existing clients property - window cleaners, pool men, fencing contractors, rural…"
"Richard, from my own experience and from talking to others it's pretty normal to loose enthusiasm for gardening after 7 years, what else is there really to learn after that point. I just try and do more of the stuff I enjoy and more profitable work.…"
"No hornets nest. But people are obviously on a very different page. Hence responses referencing how cheap vegetables are to buy. The customers I work for have more money than I could ever dream of, so having a productive kitchen and cut flower…"
"hello Richard,
i have ocd to a degree and i understand what your saying.a book you might find useful is "brain lock" by jeffrey.m.schwartz.tiredness can make my ocd worse.i manage to run a part time garden maintenance business.depression can cause a…"
i have ocd to a degree and i understand what your saying.a book you might find useful is "brain lock" by jeffrey.m.schwartz.tiredness can make my ocd worse.i manage to run a part time garden maintenance business.depression can cause a…"
Morning all, I haven't been here for a long time as Ive been suffering with my mental health quite badly since the pandemic changed my life/business. Before this industry, I worked in the electrical industry, but I decided on a career in ground…
"Thank you. We've ordered one and will see how we get on with it!"
"Hes had the same guys coming for years... each year they put the prices up - this is what its at now!
I've got a feeling they may have to bring their prices down a bit or make room for someone else ...."
I've got a feeling they may have to bring their prices down a bit or make room for someone else ...."
"Hi Tracey,
If you've got a horticultural qualification you should join The Gardeners Guild. It will cost you around £60 and for that you get free advertising on their website, access to legal advice, documents and all things helpful to the self…"
If you've got a horticultural qualification you should join The Gardeners Guild. It will cost you around £60 and for that you get free advertising on their website, access to legal advice, documents and all things helpful to the self…"
"Not a hornet's nest, Pandora's box.
In the first 3yrs its magical new and exciting, after that the reality will sink in. your gonna learn skills not even related to gardening.
I advertise via a cards in post office windows very cheap.
I wish you…"
In the first 3yrs its magical new and exciting, after that the reality will sink in. your gonna learn skills not even related to gardening.
I advertise via a cards in post office windows very cheap.
I wish you…"
Employment - trainee Labourer required
Morning AllI'm looking to take on a landscape labourer to assist us on our domestic landscape work. Im happy to take on a trainee and help them with NVQ/app rents ship or it could be a person with existing skills who is looking to move up to the…
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Mental Health (OCD) and Pesticides
Morning all, I haven't been here for a long time as Ive been suffering with my mental health quite badly since the pandemic changed my life/business. Before this industry, I worked in the electrical industry, but I decided on a career in ground…
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What did you think of GroundsFest?
Speaking as an exhibitor, I thought it was OK. First day was busy; second day a bit disappointing but still some good quality enquiries. we shall exhibit again next year.
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bga 200 thoughts?
looking to add the bga 200 to my kit, anyone got it and whats your thoughts? its going to replace my bg86.going to be using it with the ap500s battery
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