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
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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.
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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
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Country Supplies over the last 25 years has built its reputation and loyal customer base by reliably delivering high quality, consistent products, economically to both site and home. With
Scientists have confirmed what gardeners have long suspected: spring is coming much earlier in the US, with plants projected to bud three weeks earlier by the end of the century because of climate change.
By 2100 plants will green up 22.3 days earlie
More than one in three people were unable to correctly identify that charcoal is made from wood, a WWF survey has found, and many don’t link it to deforestation.
In the survey, which was conducted to find out the UK public’s attitudes to sustainabili
Solar panel Christmas Tree’s For a Really Green Christmas.
Plantscape has designed a hanging solar panel Christmas tree and its brilliant!!!
Plantscape has designed and manufactured a lamppost mounted solar panel Christmas tree, the company spent that
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) has announced that it will be hosting its annual conference at SALTEX 2015 on 4 November at the NEC, Birmingham.
The CIH is the authoritative organisation representing those professionally engaged in horti
Timber! That cry is being heard a lot more around Britain these days, as the wood processing industry is experiencing a huge growth in production, largely thanks to trees planted decades ago that are finally reaching maturity.
The UK is reaping the r
Everris, part of the ICL Group, has announced the appointment of Mark Pyrah in a newly formed position as Landscape and Industrial Business Development Manager for the UK and Ireland.
Mark started his career by heading up the regional sales team at Ki
A British company is hoping to use drone technology in order to plant trees in areas that have been deforested.
Scotland Yard is to be asked to investigate misconduct allegations involving London mayor Boris Johnson and the Transport for London (TfL) procurement process behind the capital’s proposed garden bridge.
Campaigners are to submit a formal complaint t
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After 26 years at Radley College, Adam King has seen grounds management evolve dramatically. Weather patterns have become less predictable, playing surfaces are under greater pressure than ever, and flexibility has become one of the most valuable…
GroundsFest has welcomed Christina Walker to its sales team as preparations continue for the 2027 exhibition.Christina joins the award-winning team with an extensive background in publishing and exhibitions spanning more than two decades. She began…
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Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
Pond maintenance in the South East – a quick hello from Kent
Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
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Winter Services
With the winter season fast approaching, I'm wondering whether this is the year I invest properly in providing and advertising winter services (gritting, snow clearing). My main questions would be: Is the pay worth the initial investment in the kit…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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