This year is an extra special one for Paul Schooling, who has not only celebrated his 50th birthday, but has also been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his 31 years public service to looking after some of London's most precious and unique
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The Parks Alliance, the UK’s voice of parks, has launched an open call for park testimonials from members of the public in time for this year’s World Parks Day on 19 September.
As the voice of UK parks, the Parks Alliance, is looking to create a li
Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd’s new Pewter Cobbles have been incorporated into a gold medal-winning garden at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2015.
The company has teamed up with fellow BALI member Greenbelt Landscapes to support garden designers
Today, the Big Lottery Fund announced it will invest a further £20million in England’s public parks and cemeteries, £10million a year until 2018*. Combined with HLF’s commitment of £20m per year under the Parks for People programme in England, this t
ONE OF the UK’s leading commercial nurseries hosted a successful Confor National Nursery Open Day yesterday (September 8, 2015) at its transplants division for its forestry customers.
Wyevale Nurseries Transplants Division in Ledbury opened its doors
Over 100 Landscapers, Nurseries, Local Authorities and Architects from across the UK and further afield made their way to Coles Nurseries on Thursday 3rd September for the biennial Coles Open Day, this year held at Syston, the company’s second larges
Staff at Wyevale Nurseries are celebrating today (September 9, 2015) after its new plant Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ won the Best Plant Introduction – Nursery Stock Award at the Four Oaks Trade Show.
Wyevale Nurseries based in Hereford entered seven new
Green-tech has been named as one of three finalists for the 2015 Press Business Awards Large Business of the Year.
The awards are in their 25th year and receive entries for 14 categories from businesses across North and East Yorkshire.
Laura Knowlson
Delegates attending a specialised conference dedicated to the subject of non-native invasive plants will be able to see first-hand pioneering field trials where control methods for Japanese knotweed are being researched.
National trade body The Prope
An online forestry careers portal, supported by a wide range of organisations and hosted by the Royal Forestry Society (RFS), is being launched in time for the new academic year.
Developed in partnership with the Forestry Learning and Development Gro
With the pitch at Falkirk FC’s stadium being used ten hours a day and seven days a week, head groundsman Joe Wallace is a busy man. To help him with his maintenance tasks, he relies on a range of SISIS products which are specifically built to fulfil
Following on from the success of its annual Brett Approved Installer Award ceremony, Brett Landscaping has undertaken key research – using opinions and experiences of past and current award-winners – to discover why Brett Approved Installers find the
The pitch at Leicester City’s impressive King Power stadium exceeded Premiership standards all last season with Head Groundsman John Ledwidge saying his relationship with key supplier Everris, part of the ICL Group, as being a major factor.
John’s dre
Shoot, has announced that it has reached a landmark 20,000 plant entries on its online plant database, confirming its position as the essential online reference tool for gardeners from the novice to the expert gardener.
Nicola Gammon, founder and CEO
As the days shorten and the trees don their golden hues, STIHL is there for busy gardeners, helping them prepare for autumn with its ‘Biggest ever chainsaw promotion’. The promotion kicks-off this month until 18th December with a range of free produc
A flower show is using DNA technology to ensure a £1,000 giant tomato prize is not won by a cheating grower.
Organisers of the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show have responded to competitors’ concerns that an unscrupulous gardener might sneak in a rogue v
The experienced Ronnie Frame has returned to Sherriff Amenity as Amenity Specialist, covering Lothians, Central Scotland, Fife and the Scottish borders.
After initially starting his working life as a greenkeeper at Duddingston Golf Club in Edinburgh,
A Nottinghamshire prison has won the coveted Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Windlesham Trophy for the best prison garden in England and Wales.
HMP Whatton, a Category C facility, won the award for a record seventh time, making it the most successf
Etesia has launched two new professional pedestrian rotary mowers – the PHCT and PHCS PRO 46 Evolution models.
Etesia’s pedestrian mowers have been providing efficiency, excellent ergonomics and top quality standards for over 23 years. Designed to of
The UK has experienced a typically English summer, some great sunny days interspersed with lots of rain! But what does this mean for autumn colours?
When will we start to see leaves turning colour and falling? And just how much does the weather aff
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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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"Interesting but not surprised . Makes we wonder about mowing a grass verge outside a customers property and cutting the pedestrian side of a hedge which is a public right of way . "
"Not strictly the purists method but had customers who prefer not to use moss killer which discolours the lawn or just prefer an organic approach .
I have used dethatching tines on a Stihl mm56 machine which literally pulls the moss out and a great…"
I have used dethatching tines on a Stihl mm56 machine which literally pulls the moss out and a great…"
Hi.Does a mossey lawn always equal a full lawn renovation? Once you kill (or control) moss the customer is left with brown / black dead moss all over their lawn. So then its needs scarifying to rake it up, then usually a preseed fert, seed and top…
"I have two tripod ladders, 8ft henchman and 12ft from orchard ladders, both have three extendable legs adding an extra foot and half. Been using them three years now, great ladders.
Ive cut a 10ft hedge with the 12th foot ladder. It not ideal the…"
Ive cut a 10ft hedge with the 12th foot ladder. It not ideal the…"
"Yes that photo shows you would struggle to find anything less suitable to cut that particular hedge from. I have a large tripod and it only gets used several times per year, perfect for certain jobs but for day to day use more of a hindrance"
Selected attendees of the 2025 GroundsFest Academy events were recently given a unique opportunity: a behind-the-scenes experience day at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal F.C. The day offered a CPD-accredited, practical insight into the…
How do you get on using a tripod ladder taller than the hedge you're cutting? Are photos using them like this practical?I cut a variety of heights and only want to buy one new ladder to rule them all. I currently use a folding combination ladder…
"Hi Ian,
My chooice is to scarify, overseed then top dress using Field 4 organic dressing, it's bloody brilliant.
You work it over the lawn with a lute or landscaper rake, i buy in bulk and have it delivered.
Hope that helps.
Jon"
My chooice is to scarify, overseed then top dress using Field 4 organic dressing, it's bloody brilliant.
You work it over the lawn with a lute or landscaper rake, i buy in bulk and have it delivered.
Hope that helps.
Jon"
Some of you may not be aware that your public liability insurance does not cover you for accidents/ damage whilst driving ride on machinery across car parks or on private roads. A separate policy "Road risks" is required regardless of whether the…
Monty’s Machinery has been appointed as an authorised dealer for Etesia UK, strengthening the brand’s presence across Cornwall and the wider South West.Founded in January last year by Adam Hicks, Monty’s Machinery may be a relatively new name, but…
"Sadly, I'd say most commercially used stuff isn't really worth anything after 4 years work. As you say, if they give you half the new value, you'll never find a satisfactory secondhand one for that money but will just have to put it towards the…"
"We used to use Cirencester Friendly Society, the friendly societies tend to offer better terms. Premiums are based on financial benefit amd how many days delay after injury/sickness you choose before they payout. Make sure all medical history…"
Hi all. Hope everyone is getting off to a good start this season.Can anyone recommend a decent sick cover or work injury company. There's a lot out there so solid suggestions welcome pleaee
"Most of our contracts run from 1st April, but the grass is ready to cut now. I've cut my personal lawns, but like other commenters on here, I cut in late November as well. Too wet from December and brought February though."
"Done a few first cuts this week, my own lawn (or whart is left of it, last Sat.) Far too wet, even for the Stihl battery mower on one of the four lawns, for one client. Firm enough everywhere else. But the Moss....... everywhere I look there is…"
"Absolutely, we're the same for wet weather. Get the right tools and good waterproofs and just carry on. Have a great season "
Does moss always = full renovation
Hi.Does a mossey lawn always equal a full lawn renovation? Once you kill (or control) moss the customer is left with brown / black dead moss all over their lawn. So then its needs scarifying to rake it up, then usually a preseed fert, seed and top…
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Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
How do you get on using a tripod ladder taller than the hedge you're cutting? Are photos using them like this practical?I cut a variety of heights and only want to buy one new ladder to rule them all. I currently use a folding combination ladder…
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Ride on mower/ ride on plant are you covered?
Some of you may not be aware that your public liability insurance does not cover you for accidents/ damage whilst driving ride on machinery across car parks or on private roads. A separate policy "Road risks" is required regardless of whether the…
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Sick pay insurance
Hi all. Hope everyone is getting off to a good start this season.Can anyone recommend a decent sick cover or work injury company. There's a lot out there so solid suggestions welcome pleaee
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