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We visited Harrogate Autumn Flower Show on Sunday the 15th September 2013, its the first time we have been to the Harrogate flower show so we was looking forward to it

The weather forecast was not good for the weekend and it did rain a little bit as w

Having been the unfortunate victim of equipment being stolen on numerous occasions, I naively believed that by giving the police the serial numbers and item description would hopefully allow for the equipment being returned if they ever found them.

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our brief new entrance using new bush hammered setts which were 100mmx100mmx80mm sawn cropped and bush hammered to top for flat finish no trip hazard .traffic up to 40 ton drive over these setts delivering new homes had to be done in two halves to ma

Natural and artificial sportsground contractors White Horse Contractors (Northern) have recently completed the design and construction of a new state-of-the-art 3rd generation artificial surface and three artificial cricket wickets at Trinity Academy

As part of Devon Council's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, South Hams District Council has purchased a range of Pellenc battery-powered grounds maintenance equipment. The new machines, supplied and supported by local dealer Radmore and T

A wildflower meadow has transformed unsightly weed-infested land into a riot of colour, delighting its owner, the man responsible for sowing it and an increasing population of bees and pollinators.

Estate manager James Chipchase created the two-and-a

The organisers of the South West Growers Show say that all exhibition space is now sold.

Billed as the South West's only trade event that is aimed at growers and plant buyers from local authorities, garden centres, retail outlets and the landscaping

The launch of the pilot Peatland Code today represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore a million hectares of some of the UK’s most beautiful and important landscapes – if we don’t let ideological differences get in our way.

The draft Pe

September and with autumn just around the corner the late summer blooms of Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ light up the borders and make a winning planting combination with asters, ornamental grasses, crocosmia and the bee friendly sedums, all easy to grow an

In its response to the Environmental Audit Committee report on Pollinators and Pesticides, the government rejects the mounting peer-reviewed evidence that led the European Commission to conclude that a moratorium on the use of three neonicotinoid ins

Marshalls have today announced that Martyn Coffey has commenced a month long induction as Chief Executive designate with immediate effect.

Martyn Coffey joins the Company from BDR Thermea Group, a manufacturer and distributor of domestic and industri

The Shade Zone Exhibitors Stand at the Lawns Show, Cottingham

Apply for the RHS/GCA Interchange Fellowship 2014/15 before 31 October 2013, and you could be travelling across the ocean to either intern or study in the USA, developing your skills, knowledge and experience while building invaluable contacts throu

The BBC and RHS have signed a new, four year contract which includes the exclusive rights to broadcast RHS Shows at Chelsea, Hampton, Tatton and Malvern on the BBC until 2017.

The new deal will continue to give BBC audiences unprecedented access to t

A quick look over some recent headlines.

Garden planning: how to plant combinations of flowers
Some plants are made for each other. Choose those that complement each other and autumn can be a golden moment.

Droughts, mink and habitat loss blamed for

Landscaper employment opportunity with Kirman Design

Kirman Design is an established multi-award winning garden design and landscaping practice based at Bents Garden & Home, Glazebury, Cheshire (Garden Centre of the Year 2002, 2010 & 2011). Work is va

Lime Orchard the garden design and construction franchise business, has cut though recessionary times with a zing!

Judy Behl – managing director of Lime Orchard says “ Since we started trading in 2009, we have grown the business, profitably, year on

The SISIS team of designers and engineers have been working closely with groundsmen, greenkeepers and course managers, throughout the country, to ensure that the launch of the new Rotorake 600HD meets the high expectations that the company sets.

This

SISIS have launched two re-designed products – the pedestrian Dart powered vertical action aerator and Rotorake TM1000 tractor mounted heavy duty scarifier.

For the past twelve months, the SISIS team of engineers have listened to what customers were l

Martin Guy Developments (MGD), a golf services supplier and maintenance contractor, has signed a rolling 12-month preferred supplier agreement with Sherriff Amenity. The agreement covers exclusive provision of fertilisers, chemicals and grass seed.

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