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Ferns are an attractive option for a shady garden, grouped together in uneven numbers they contrast well with other woodland shrubs and perennials. Most prefer a humus rich, moist but well drained soil, for best results Incorporate some well rotted l

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The government has announced two thousand hectares of new woodland will be created through the planting of four million trees as part of a £30 million investment in the next financial year.

Two hundred thousand hectares of existing woodland will also

In more than half of European countries, there are not enough honeybees to pollinate crops, according to new research.

Scientists believe that a boom in biofuels has sparked a massive increase in the need for pollination.

The shortage is particularly

A garden featuring three sculpted bicycles and a French theme will be built in time for the Grand Départ in next year's Tour de France.

Harrogate Borough Council has commissioned a sculptor to create three sculptures to feature in the garden.

The gar

Training organisation, Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) has launched new qualifications in land-based skills.

The three new Level 1 qualifications cover agriculture, horticulture, environmental conservation and general land-based skills.

Lottery money will be used to restore the final resting places of Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, John Keats’ muse Fanny Brawne and inventor of the Christmas card.

The Grade I registered Brompton Cemetery in West London is one of the first cemeteries

After an absence of ten years, Etesia returns to BTME in January 2014 to give greenkeepers and turf managers a chance to see an exciting range of new products.

The Etesia team will be out in force on stand A53, with Etesia UK showcasing its range of e

Sherriff Amenity, one of the UK’s leading turf care and sports equipment suppliers, has confirmed that it will once again be holding the BASIS Foundation Award in Amenity and Horticulture at BTME 2014.

Following the success of the 2013 award, which

Dennis and SISIS return to BTME 2014 on stand A5 with a continuation of the successful product launches from IOG SALTEX earlier this year. The joint stand will feature a range of products that have been engineered to provide turf professionals with m

BTME in January 2014 marks the return of ‘The Stig Driving Challenge’ on the Complete Weed Control stand, where visitors can also see the range of weed and ice control services that the company offer.

Visitors to Stand C48 will be invited to set a ‘

Sometimes your home is just not enough and you need a little extra space, or you want to enjoy your garden from the warmth of a room, but you can’t. Why not transform your garden by adding a purpose built outdoor room?

The Shed

A shed is not often use

Sometimes your home is just not enough and you need a little extra space, or you want to enjoy your garden from the warmth of a room, but you can’t. Why not transform your garden by adding a purpose built outdoor room?

The Shed

A shed is not often use

Using the wrong ladder can be dangerous, as each one has its own limitations. Ignoring these limitations can result in a serious fall and even injury. So it’s important to know how to find the right ladder for the job. Take a look at our guide to fin

Communities in Dorset, Oxfordshire, south Wiltshire, Hampshire and along the river Thames are being urged to remain prepared for more flooding today and the remainder of the week.

The Environment Agency says that more unsettled weather over the next

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Old Christmas trees might not be the most obvious answer for helping to protect sand dunes, but that’s just what National Trust rangers are using to improve the stability of Formby’s sand dunes.

Over the past few years, thousands of recycled Christm

Here is a quick catch-up on some of the news headlines.

Flood-hit UK must prepare for more extreme weather, says climate adviser
Sir David King says government needs to increase spending on flood defences, as storms continue to cause disruption.

Gard

You might have a healthy, green lawn and a variety of plans in your garden, but this does not make it ‘green’ in the truest sense. Many gardens use chemical pesticides and insecticides that harm the environment and fail to attract vital wildlife, suc