Scotland is juniper's last remaining stronghold. Characterised by its greenish blue needles and the dark purple berries that give gin its aromatic flavour, this ancient shrub has been living on Scotland's mountains, moors, windswept dunes and woodlan
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There is a strong scientific consensus that bees are exposed to neonicotinoid pesticides in fields and suffer harm from the doses received, according to a new analysis of the all the scientific evidence to date.
But almost no data exists so far on wh
A construction firm has been sentenced after a worker was injured when a 10 tonne dumper truck he was driving over turned and landed in an open excavation.
Peterborough Magistrates’ Court heard Turner Construction (Midlands) Ltd failed to put in plac
Manchester City FC has just entered the second year of a three year sole supplier agreement with Everris, part of the ICL Group.
Years of research and preparation was undertaken to design Manchester City’s training ground, the City Football Academy. I
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From turfcare and specialist machinery to landscaping and playgrounds, more than 250 SALTEX 2015 exhibitors will bring together the latest products, equipment and expertise. Here, we take a look at just some of the new launches, announcements and com
The RHS is unveiling plans to create a stunning new 63 hectare (156 acre) garden in the heart of the North West - by bringing back to life the lost historic grounds at Worsley New Hall in Salford.
Horticultural highlights will include the restoration
Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire will share the largest area of almost continuous National Park land following the decision to extend two of England’s most celebrated National Parks, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
The announcement by Env
Richard Maryan, head groundsman at Eastbourne College, has just purchased a new Dennis Razor after recognising that it had every feature he was looking for in a fine turf mower.
Seven years ago, Richard took on the role as head groundsman at Eastbour
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has postponed its Leadership, Innovation and Growth Chartered conference due to take place on Wednesday 4 November, owing to an insufficient number of delegates to make the event viable.
In a statement, the Pre
Located on a block of flats in London's Tooley street is the worlds first revolutionary new vertical rain garden system, its been nominated for a sustainable water industries group due to its awesome design and sustainability.
A trial section was inst
In preparation of the autumn fall, Etesia UK has announced a special offer which will enable anyone to get £350 off a brand new Pellenc Airion blower when purchased with a ULB1100 battery. Terms and conditions apply.
Glasgow's newest and largest hospital has been named the ‘Queen Elizabeth University Hospital’ after Her Majesty the Queen officially opened the record-breaking facility in July 2015. A fabulous expanse of Tobermore’s permeable Hydropave Sienna Duo a
2015 marks twenty five years of trading for Michael Bryant and Country Supplies in the Landscaping Supply industry.
Over the last 25 years Country Supplies has built its reputation and customer base by reliably delivering high quality, consistent prod
The money raised from the government’s 5p bag charge in England will be used by Tesco to pay for a large number of local environmental improvement projects in communities the UK.
People right across the UK will be able to apply for grants or nominat
A modern diesel car pumps out more toxic pollution than a bus or heavy truck, according to new data, a situation described as a “disgrace” by one MEP.
The revelation shows that effective technology to cut nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution exists, but t
Dennis and SISIS have announced the appointment of Guy Stewart as their new export manager.
Guy will be responsible for looking after and growing business outside of the European Union and this will include nurturing relationships with current key cus
Wayne Vincent, course manager at Cotswold Hills Golf Club in Gloucestershire, has praised Limagrain UK for helping him produce the stunning 18-hole course you see today.
The history of Cotswold Hills Golf Club can be traced all the way back to 1902 wh
Everris, part of the ICL Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Turner as the new technical area sales manager for the North and East of England.
Rebecca Turner Everris ICL GroupRebecca joins Everris from Sherriff Amenity, where she
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
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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…
“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…
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…
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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Evolution has stopped for man
Imagine 1971"
It certainly suits me to stick to paper. I am…"
Yep- private school eduction, then his Dad (a city trader) gets Nigel a city trader job. His only ever job, before becoming an MEP.
Yep- that's the real world isn't it!
I wasn't suggesting that Reform…"
So we will have to be patient and put with what we…"
'You will own nothing and be happy'
Last general election i red the manifestos of tories, Labour and reform. The only one that was realistic and contained common sense was reforms.
Tories and…"
Including burning our country to the ground just to prove a point."
As for Nigel, if you are…"
If fat jayden with adhd doesn't get his macdonalds via delivero everyday he gets anxiety attacks.
His parents that have never worked still…"
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Making tax digital
Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…
Read more…Dedicated Garden Waste Collection/Garden Clearance Business
Hi all,A few quick questions for anyone running garden waste or clearance work:What vehicle setup works best for fast, one-person jobs?Do private firms use their own green waste bins, and how do you manage them?How do you deal with overfilled dumpy…
Read more…Robot mowers and rabbits
Ideas please..The garden I look after is mown by a couple of large very heavy robot mowers - they are generally my friends - they remove the bore of cutting the lawns which used to take 2 full days a fortnight with a large ride on and smaller…
Read more…White Deicing Salt – Winter Safety Update
As winter conditions set in, White Deicing Salt is being deployed to keep roads, car parks, and pathways safe across communities. Known for its fast action, it quickly melts ice and snow, reducing slip hazards and ensuring safer movement. Unlike…
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