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Kew Gardens unveils science strategy

3314760715?profile=RESIZE_320x320Kew Gardens has announced a new science strategy, outlining where it will focus its research in the coming years.

Plans include digitising its extensive plant and fungi collections, an annual health check of the world's flora, and hosting an MSc cour

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RHS reveal the top ten garden pests

Slugs and snails top the Royal Horticultural Society’s annual list of the top ten garden pests again this year, as they have done for the last eight. These common garden pests can cause damage all year round, affecting seedlings and many ornamental

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What is the best lawn fertilizer and where can I buy lawn fertilizer from?

There are several different types of lawn fertilizer depending on what exactly you want it to do.

Below is a quick summary of types of lawn fertilizer available, where you might

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Early blooms show spring is on the way

Spring flowers are blooming early as a result of the mild, less wet winter. 

The National Trust's annual Valentine's flower count found a 11 per cent increase on last year.

Gardeners and volunteers recorded blooms at National Trust properties across

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Almost 60 years after Her Majesty the Queen opened the original Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in 1955, HM and The Duke of Edinburgh officially opened the new Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal at a prestigious ceremony attended by over 1, 000 people.

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Killer disease cripples aquilegia collection

Think of aquilegias and what springs to mind? Cottage garden favourites happily self-seeding in beds, borders and gaps in the paving, blooming from May to July without a care in the world. Granny’s bonnets, columbines - call aquilegias what you will

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Graham Taylor replied to Gary R's discussion Does moss always = full renovation
"I think this will still come under repairing law and moss problems.  I've some lawns that are in a right state after winter... riddled with moss and lots of bare patches from the dry summer..I always use "Aftercut" weed, feed and mosskiller on…"
44 minutes ago
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Ride on mower/ ride on plant are you covered?
"Your liability insurance should cover the hedgecutting,  However if you have drive your ride on across a pavement, road, private road or private/public car park your liability insurance will not cover you. We have just taken out cover at a cost of…"
2 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Managing one of the busiest multi-sport facilities on the south coast is no small task – especially in a region increasingly defined by prolonged dry spells and intense seasonal wear. At Bournemouth University, Grounds Manager Alex McCombie relies…
5 hours ago
Tim Wallach replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Maybe I'm going to be looking to upgrade my old steel platform for an aluminum version...thanks"
6 hours ago
Tim Wallach replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Thanks...your comment appreciated!"
6 hours ago
Gary R replied to Gary R's discussion Does moss always = full renovation
"Thanks Peter"
6 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Gary R's discussion Does moss always = full renovation
"Gary,
The method we use when the client does nor want a full renovation - spray pro kleen liquid iron at a dilution of 2.5 lts in 12lts water this will cover around 200 sq mts if you thoroughly wet the area. After 7 to 10 days repeat but with the…"
7 hours ago
John F replied to Peter sellers's discussion Ride on mower/ ride on plant are you covered?
"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 . "
16 hours ago
John F replied to Gary R's discussion Does moss always = full renovation
"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…"
17 hours ago
Gary R posted a discussion
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…
19 hours ago
Honey Badger replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"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…"
20 hours ago
Billybop replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"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"
21 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
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…
22 hours ago
Tim Wallach posted a discussion
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…
yesterday
Jon Chandler replied to Ian Stanton's discussion lawn repair soil
"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"
yesterday
Peter sellers posted a discussion
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…
yesterday
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