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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.

The Pellenc Airion blower can be u

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

PostPuller develop and make a series of machines for the easy removal of all kinds of posts, from fencing to rugby posts. There becoming increasingly popular with contractors and the public as the machines are reliable and robust and provide a good R

We believe gardens should not only look good but feel good to: relaxing, easy to walk through and of course low maintenance.

WIDE PATHWAYS

If your garden includes pathways, these should be wide enough to walk through comfortably, making sure that if yo

Water absorbing concrete.

Topmix Permeable has invented a new type or concrete that can absorb 4,000 litres of water in 60 seconds, its been designed to reduce damage where flash flooding and stuff occurs. It works by having a permeable layer on the s

The organisers of IOG SALTEX (Sports, Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition) are pleased to announce that an Etesia pedestrian rotary mower will be up for grabs for the winner of the SALTEX HEART competition.

SALTEX is being held at the NEC in Birmin

The new head groundsman at Forest Green Rovers FC, Matt Rainey, has praised Etesia’s ETMower claiming that it is like having an extra member of staff.

Forest Green Rovers FC, based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, is striving to become the most sustainable

Over 120 groundsmen, superintendents, turf managers, agronomists and golf club managers attended the latest Turf Science Live event, which was held at Naas Golf Club in Ireland. The one day event allowed delegates to view live demonstrations of some