After decades of importing cherries, hardier varieties and better technology have turned UK growers’ fortunes around.
Government figures released this weekend show that 2014 was a record year for cherry…
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UK unemployment in the three months to October fell by 63,000 to 1.96 million, official figures show.
The fall was the slowest quarterly fall for a year, leading some analysts to speculate that the rate of improvement may have…
Limagrain UK, one of world’s largest seed companies, will be exhibiting at BTME 2015 on stand C39 where it will be showcasing its sports turf and wild flower mixtures including the market leading MM mixtures for golf greens, tees and…
The Etesia and Pellenc brands have had monumental success over the past twelve months and in recognition of this achievement, dealers from across the UK gathered at the ‘Partners in Excellence’ awards.…
Limagrain UK has announced the appointment of new amenity seed specialist Bruce Elliot. Bruce will be covering the southern area of the UK.
Bruce brings with him over 20 years of industry experience, predominantly in professional football…
Limagrain UK, part of Group Limagrain, a plant breeder and fourth largest seed company in the world, has joined forces with Troop Aid; the UK’s only charity committed to providing injured soldiers with the essentials they need.…
Etesia UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Green Choice Limited, based in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, as their exclusive robotic mower dealer for East Anglia. The company will supply, service and install the complete range of ETMower…
Limagrain UK, part of Group Limagrain - the largest plant breeder and seed development company in Europe, has appointed Fusion Media (Europe) as its new PR partner for the amenity sector with immediate effect.
Fusion Media is an…
Etesia UK has confirmed its attendance at the ‘Coping with Slopes’ event which is being held on 22nd October. The company say recent reports of operators losing their lives in bank mowing accidents have triggered a high demand for demonstrations…
Sherriff Amenity has announced that it is now offering the Fortetub range of twin walled tree shelters exclusively to the UK market. The Fortetub range enhances plant survival on all Landscaping, Forestry and Agricultural planting…
Etesia UK has announced a special offer which will enable anyone to trade in their old petrol machine which can be used as a cash discount on a brand new Pellenc battery-powered…
Due to the continued expansion of Etesia UK, Les Malin, who until recently was general manager of the company, has been promoted to operations director – a move which sees the company’s first UK director. The privately owned company is also…
Etesia UK are pleased to announce the promotion of Neal Barker to field sales assistant with immediate effect.
Neal will combine his present role as technical and aftersales manager with the newly created position and will be responsible…
Ten Etesia UK dealers have recently visited Pellenc’s state-of-the-art facilities in Pertuis, France to reward them as the ten best performing dealers for the range of environmentally friendly battery-powered equipment.
After arriving in…
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For the past 25 years, innovation has been the key to Etesia’s success. During this period the company’s research and development department have constantly manufactured a series of innovative machines that have revolutionised green space…
Once again, Pellenc is proving that it is technologically ahead of the field with the launch of its Excelion 2000 ‘cow-horn’ handle professional brushcutter, sold exclusively in the UK by Etesia.…
In its response to the Environmental Audit Committee report on Pollinators and Pesticides, the government rejects the mounting peer-reviewed evidence that led the European Commission to conclude that a moratorium on the use of three neonicotinoid…
Etesia UK, the exclusive distributor of Pellenc battery-powered equipment in the UK, have recently supplied a rental giant with a multitude of 28 machines, 13 batteries and a range of cutting blades. This order is the largest single order of…
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…
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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…
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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…
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Welcome to week four in my series of posts on starting and running a landscape or gardening business.
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Open forum activity
"Vic 575,
Brilliant advice and feedback I really appreciate I will certainly look into the stiga model you mention I think the out front mower would have many benefits especially over mid deck machines. That's real tidy work I can see why you seem to…"
Brilliant advice and feedback I really appreciate I will certainly look into the stiga model you mention I think the out front mower would have many benefits especially over mid deck machines. That's real tidy work I can see why you seem to…"
"Seth Burgess thanks for the reply
I had initially looked at the stiga bit over here not many guys have them so great feedback for the brand. Also from what I have seen everyone collects so great to hear it can be possible to mulch fortnightly "
I had initially looked at the stiga bit over here not many guys have them so great feedback for the brand. Also from what I have seen everyone collects so great to hear it can be possible to mulch fortnightly "
"Seth makes a good point. Get a Stiga with a three bladed deck. Having had a two bladed type as well, I can say that the three bladed ones are far superior.
I have a Stiga 740 PWX with the 100 3 bladed deck. The narrower deck is ideal for the church…"
I have a Stiga 740 PWX with the 100 3 bladed deck. The narrower deck is ideal for the church…"
"The thing is that as we all know every job is different. On each job the grass is not only different types but grows at varying rates. It is never one size fits all. I have a couple of small domestic lawns that I use the Stiga on. Even in late sprin…"
"I also use a Stiga like Vic. I have the Pro 125 deck and cut at number 2 (which is around 40mm I think) all year long and never have any issues. Occasional double cut. Cut over on a higher cut when there is a lot of leaf fall. Still much much faster…"
"Hi Vic 575
Really appreciate the reply I have spoken with a few dealer which have put me off the mulching mowers for cutting domestically fortnightly as they say it will leave visible grass especially in high growth periods but the finish in your…"
Really appreciate the reply I have spoken with a few dealer which have put me off the mulching mowers for cutting domestically fortnightly as they say it will leave visible grass especially in high growth periods but the finish in your…"
"I have been using Stiga mulching mowers for over eleven years now [12 seasons]. They are very good. There is one caveat. On the smaller domestic lawns where there needs to be no sign of any clippings it is sometimes necessary in high growth periods…"
Hi Guys,I have been cutting domestically now for about 6 years I'm based in northern ireland but been thinking of buying another ride on mower.I was wondering what the thoughts are on zero turn mulching mowers and whether there is more established…
"I was given a DJI drone for Xmas last year........ took me a while to master the controls.... had to get the ladder out a few times to rescue it from trees. Once the intial novelty wore off, it 's been sitting on a shelf in a spare beroom for the l…"
Once Warwick School had decided to invest in a new synthetic pitch, Grounds Manager Duncan Toon felt that the SISIS Osca 3 tractor-mounted oscillating brush was the only machine that could maintain the new surface effectively and truly justify the m…
"Thank you for all the replies so far, your wisdom is much appreciated, I hate having to replace vans as never know what to go for, thank you "
"I have a Euro V engine so first generation of DPF. It's fine no issues. When it regens it blows smoke out a lot cleaning itself out (only happens when the exhaust gets hot enough and needs to be cleaned) So the occasional long drive will be fine.
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"I can't comment on the despatch Harry but my four year old Citreon Nemo provides a really nice drive , smooth , precise steering , but this year has developed engine management faults , power drain which so far is impossible to trace meaning its re…"
Advice on mulching mowers
Hi Guys,I have been cutting domestically now for about 6 years I'm based in northern ireland but been thinking of buying another ride on mower.I was wondering what the thoughts are on zero turn mulching mowers and whether there is more established…
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Reply by George Marshall 7 hours ago
New Van for garden maintenance.
Hi everyone, looking at replacing van over the next couple of months, a new shape Ford transit or a new shape Citroen Dispatch seem to be catching my eye. Does anyone own one of these? Any particular models I should check out? Negatives or positives…
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I'm looking to buy a tripod but wondered how much more useful 3 adjustable legs are over one ? I work in relarively hilly w dorset. Many thanks
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