The Butterfly Garden in Cheltenham has been chosen as winner of this year’s Gardening Against The Odds awards, the fourth to be organised by The Conservation Foundation, in association with The Sunday Telegraph.
Set up in 2002 by Chris Evans, the But
Sometimes I get asked by a prospective client if I would work on their tiny bit of space. I would then recall some of the smallest creations such as a 2m x 2.3m courtyard in Kensington that I designed in 2010; or the 2 neighbouring balconies in Bloom
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British digger maker JCB today responded to the Filipino typhoon disaster with the news that machines and generators worth more than $500,000 are to be provided to assist in the aftermath of the catastrophe.
The company is sending a fleet of three 3C
The fungus which causes Chalara dieback of ash trees has the potential to defend itself against virus attacks, research by British scientists has shown.
Plant pathologists Dr Joan Webber, from Forest Research, the research agency of the Forestry Comm
Really looking forward to exhibiting at Futurescape 2013 on Tuesday 19th of November at Kempton Park Racecourse.
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I'm also giving a talk on rainwater harvesting, you can also register for this se
Companies like BMW, Alessi and Apple use design to differentiate their products, but design is not just for luxury goods and elite products.
There is considerable evidence for it acting as a mechanism for business growth and innovation. But how do co
A study by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has found that retro-fitting equipment to reduce hand-arm vibration rarely works.
In a detailed report the HSE selected four types of device for laboratory investigation: anti-vibration handles, spring
The second Wolfson Economics Prize, launched on 14th November 2013, will be awarded to the entrant who offers the best answer to the question “How would you deliver a new Garden City which is visionary, economically viable, and popular?”
The case for
The year 2013 is currently on course to be among the top ten warmest years since modern records began in 1850, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
The WMO believes that a build-up of man made greenhouse gases in the atmosphere m
Phil Mulligan has been acting as interim chief executive since the end of October when Alastair McCapra left. Phil Mulligan is an experienced manager whose most recent role was as executive director of the United Nations Association UK.
He also spent
A notice has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive on the dangers of chain flail and non-standard attachments for portable hand held brush cutters in arboriculture and the agriculture and construction industries.
A serious risk has been iden
Botanist Jean Henkens travels the world to save trees earmarked for destruction as virgin tropical rainforest is burned to make way for lucrative but environmentally costly palm oil plantations.
"I am one of the fighters against the green oil mafia i
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In the summer of 2008 4 of us set out to conquer this majestic, large, 360-degrees open
Biodiversity offsetting plans outlined by the government must be strengthened if they are to "properly protect Britain's wildlife", MPs have warned.
The scheme aims to ensure that when a development causes unavoidable damage to biodiversity, "new, bi
Places for People, one of the largest property management, development and regeneration companies in the UK, has recently upgraded their fleet of grass cutting machinery with the purchase of Etesia pedestrian and ride-on mowers.
Purchased from local d
The growing seasons nearly at an end but there are still jobs to be done i have recently passed a city and guilds in the safe use of pesticides including knapsack spraying weeds at Reaseheath College so i can now provide that service to customers in
Midlands based independent supplier of seed, landscaping products and hydraseeding consumables, Phoenix Amenity Supplies is marking next year’s World War One centenary by selling memorial poppy seeds to wholesale and retail customers, with £2 from ea
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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