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National Conifer Week will run from 26 September to 3 October 2015 and is organised by the British Conifer Group (BCG) and supported by the HTA.

The aim of the campaign is to provide support for retailers to inspire their customers upon the many bene

Gardening Together is a new Thrive initiative that will improve the health and wellbeing of not only the residents, but staff in care homes across Berkshire and Hampshire.

This innovative approach was born out of a recent report which highlighted "th

Scunthorpe United FC’s grounds staff have remarked on a significant improvement to the pitch at Glanford Park since using Limagrain UK’s MM60 Grass Seed.

After having a taste of Championship football for three seasons, Scunthorpe United is working har

LEARNING LIVE, an all-encompassing education programme designed for all sectors of the groundscare industry, has now been finalised and is set to be a major attraction at SALTEX 2015 on the 4 and 5 November at The NEC, Birmingham.

Organised by the Ins

Let’s elevate plants from their throwaway status and recognise their vital role in keeping us all alive, argues Robbie Blackhall-Miles.

In most gardens ornamental plants have just become the set dressings for sun loungers, barbeques, sculptures and

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has set out its strong support for the government's proposals to devolve power over Sunday trading rules, arguing that a relaxation of the rules would deliver significant economic benefits for garden centres

‘Strictly Sustainable’ proved to be a lively and stimulating topic yesterday (Weds 16th September) at Palmstead Nurseries Soft Landscape Workshop.  There were divergent and passionate views expressed by Landscape Architects, ecologists and garden des

Small UK firms are split over whether to stay in the European Union or not, according to a survey of thousands of businesses.

A Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) report found that 47% of members would vote "yes" and stay in, and around 41% would v

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Limagrain UK has announced the appointment of Richard Sheppard, who joins the company as an amenity seed specialist, covering the south of England.

Having worked in the turf and amenity industry for over 25 years, Richard brings a wealth of relevant e

From 4 – 5 November 2015, STIHL will be presenting Saltex visitors with the much anticipated new BGA 100 blower, AR 3000 battery backpack and FSA 90 and 90R brushcutters – the newest additions to STIHL’s cordless range. Show-goers can also look forwa

To help maintain its impressive 300 acre farm in the rolling hills of Devon, Edenvale Turf has recently purchased Trimax Mowers’ largest machine – the X-WAM.

Established in 1987 as a two man operation, Edenvale Turf has gone from strength to strength

The next two years could be the hottest on record globally, says research from the UK's Met Office.

It warns big changes could be under way in the climate system with greenhouse gases increasing the impact of natural trends.

The research shows that a

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The sale of Asulox will cease on Monday 14^th September as part of the Emergency Approval set out on behalf of the HSE.

Asulox is the primary and most effective product for treating bracken. It is a unique situation being  granted

September was always the month for SALTEX in our industry. The trip up the river, the evenings meeting up with colleagues, the set up and then after three gruelling show days - the‎ ‘clean up'. Here Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control gives his mont

Time spent travelling to and from first and last appointments by workers without a fixed office should be regarded as working time, the European Court of Justice has ruled.

This time has previously not been regarded as work.

It means firms including

I have some sympathy with local councils that year on year must trim their budgets to meet financial constraints.

But my sympathy turns to frustration when I find that it is the softest target – floral displays – that always bear the brunt of such cu