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Have you ever thought of opening your garden to the public to raise money for charity? It is one of the most worthwhile things you will ever do as a gardener: not only will you raise money for your chosen charity but you’ll be giving yourself and you

Smartphones have overtaken laptops as the most popular device for getting online, Ofcom research has revealed, with record ownership and use transforming the way we communicate.

Two thirds of people now own a smartphone, using it for nearly two hou

I'm one of the commissioning editors at Routledge, and we're actively looking for new book projects in landscape architecture and garden design.  If you have a project that you'd like to discuss, or see a gap in the market that you'd like us to try a

Over the years, Moortown GC has changed the way they have managed and maintained their rough. Everything from wall to wall cutting through to areas being left all season has been tried over the years. Unfortunately, this has led to a perennial ryegra

Many of the industry's professional bodies will be supporting SALTEX 2015 and have confirmed their presence at the exhibition, which will be held at the NEC Birmingham on the 4 & 5 November.

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers' Association

Natural England reports that bridges built across roads and railways to allow wildlife movement can stop species from becoming isolated and reduce the number of traffic accidents.

The bridges are known as green bridges, landscape bridges or wildlife

In a recent study of garden designers and landscape architects commissioned by Palmstead Nurseries it was revealed that less than one fifth of clients put ‘sustainability’ at the top of the brief. 

Palmstead Nurseries have dedicated their annual work

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Andrew Kitching of the Yorwoods and Northwoods project has developed the SIMWOOD forestry sector survey.

This is a survey to help identify the skills and knowledge levels of forest/woodland owners and the small to medium sized enterprises involved in

The results of the annual thermal image survey of feral wild boar in the Forest of Dean, carried out between 23rd February and 15th April 2015 estimate that the population has grown to more than 1,000 animals.

Now in its third year, the thermal imagi

Two thirds of Britain’s microbusinesses rely on mostly unpaid support from friends and family to stay afloat, as red tape and increasing employment bureaucracy dissuades business owners from taking on new staff, a report suggests.

Friends and relati

Sherriff Amenity has announced the promotion of Joe Kinder who will now take on the role of technical manager for the company.

Joe, who has been in the industry from the moment he left school, has been with Sherriff Amenity for over fourteen years. Af

The manufacturers of controversial pesticides took part in a key meeting on whether a Europe-wide ban on their chemicals should be lifted in the UK, according to newly published documents. The record of the meeting of the UK government’s expert comm

Everris, part of the ICL group, has launched their 2015/16 product guide. The comprehensive brochure was designed using feedback gathered from a wide range of turf managers detailing what they wanted and needed to be included.

Everris, the providers o

A new £24 million Growth Programme aims to open up opportunities for rural businesses and communities to boost growth in the countryside.

Applications for the grants have officially opened and are set to give businesses a real boost by supporting pro

A citizen science project to study when and where orchids bloom around the UK has already revealed 200 new flowering locations for particular species.

Members of the public are submitting and identifying orchid photos, and also annotating historical

A shortage of bricklayers, carpenters and site managers threatens to derail the construction sector’s recovery, an industry group has warned after fresh evidence of recruitment struggles at building companies.

The Federation of Master Builders said i

It is the scourge of home owners and gardeners, an invasive plant so strong that it can penetrate brick walls, foundations and even flood defences.

But ministers have been forced to admit defeat in the fight against Japanese knotweed, conceding that

Find answers to typical questions for growing businesses on health and safety and taking on new employees in this live webinar.

As your business starts to grow or you take on more employees you’ll face new issues and concerns.

HMRC and the Health and