ONE OF the UK’s leading commercial nurseries is this month (September, 2015) inviting forestry customers to visit its transplants division as part of Confor National Nursery Open Day.
Wyevale Nurseries Transplants Division in Ledbury is opening its d
Every charity values their supporters – or certainly should do – but in light of the recent news about some charities passing on data, here at Thrive we’d like to reassure all our supporters, our future supporters and the general public that we have
The Landscape Institute has launched a new initiative showcasing rising stars within the profession on its Be A Landscape Architectcareers website. The new ‘Landscape Showcase’ series will allow the Landscape Institute to identify and celebrate stud
Leading landscape supplier Green-tech is gearing up for a September jam-packed with events, road trips, CPDs and site installations.
The team hit the road on Thursday 3rd September and head to Leicester for the James Coles & Sons open day. The even
It seems that the once British of all traditions, the lawn, is going into rapid decline.
One in four homes in the UK paves over or lays artificial grass.
Out of 1,000 homeowners survey, a whopping 10 percent said that they found a lawn a burden and t
A good cup of tea is said to soothe the soul, and it seems that a special brew can perk up plant life just as easily.
An undergraduate student based at the Edinburgh Campus of Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has discovered that compost tea is an effe
The new social housing scheme at Kennishead Road in Glasgow, constructed by McKenzie Construction for Glasgow Housing Association, has given the area an impressive transformation with the help of Tobermore.
As well as the newly furnished homes, the gr
A number of industry professionals have started to show their support to SALTEX 2015 by embracing the new ‘GET READY TO LOVE SALTEX’ campaign.
2015 marks the exhibition’s 70th anniversary and as the UK’s biggest exhibition of groundsmanship products a
Crocodile Golf Products has been acquired by a new management team who plan to build on the firm’s 40-year heritage by investing in its staff, plant, equipment and brand.
The company, which manufactures quality cylinders and bottom blades for the gras
Trees covering an area twice the size of Portugal were lost worldwide in 2014, according to an analysis which shows west Africa is becoming a new hotspot for tree cover loss.
Demand for palm oil, used in everything from margarine to shampoo, is blame
As part of an on-going programme to strengthen their sales and customer support service, The Grass Group have made a number of promotions and appointments.
Following the tradition of promoting staff internally where possible, Robin Sugg has been pr
The new CK3510 (35hp) and CK4010 (40hp) models feature a high displacement Kioti three cylinder,1847cc diesel engine and are offered with either a Manual gear box with 9 forward and 3 reverse gears or a 3 range Hydrostatic transmission.
Along with
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has expanded its successful Teaching Trees project into the East Midlands and the National Forest from the start of this academic year (September 2015).
The move is phase one of a planned expansion across the country
Work will begin on Monday on the walled memorial garden at Mortonhall required following the babies’ ashes scandal which rocked Edinburgh Council when first uncovered.
The matter led to a full-scale enquiry led by Dame Eilish Angiolini into the way
Employers who do not pay workers the national minimum wage and the National Living Wage will face tougher penalties under plans outlined by the government.
These include doubling penalties for non-payment and disqualifying employers from being a comp
A portrait showing a smiling Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown has been selected as the new face of the 2016 festival celebrating the 300th anniversary of his birth.
Brown, often called the ‘father of landscape architecture,’ changed the national landscape
Highlights:
· Revenue up 11% to £199.1 million (2014: £180.0 million)
A LOG pile that became a breeding ground for beetles has led to the chopping down of 14 elms and put others at risk of disease.
The outbreak of Dutch elm disease is being treated as a “matter of urgency” after it came to light last week.
Experts h
Three pesticides banned in Europe for their potential to damage bee populations could pose an even greater threat than was thought, according to a new assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (Efsa).
Already proscribed for seed treatments a
Tobermore has supplied an expanse of beautiful paving products that have been used to create the breath-taking new landscape at the University of Hertfordshire. Designed by the Landmark Practice, the University has been announced as a winner at this
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
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LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
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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…
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…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…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…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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