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A new, free guide to the many specialist nurseries and hidden gardens across East Dorset is now available.

Celebrating a proud heritage that dates back to the 1800s, ‘Specialist Nurseries and Hidden Gardens’ not only explains why nurseries have flour

Pesticides found in rivers and streams have been found to reduce the number of insects and other small aquatic life by as much as 42 percent.

A study of German, French and Australian rivers by scientists at the Helmholtz Association of German Researc

The hunt is on for the world’s best garden photographer as entry opens for the 2013 RHS Photography Competition.

Images that celebrate the wonder and diversity of gardens as well as displaying artistry, creativity and technical excellence will be in

High bank charges are hurting small businesses already struggling with cash flow issues, new research carried out by the Forum of Private Business suggests.

The study, carried out among the not-for-profit group's membership, also saw an increase in f

The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group (MSG) has again stepped-up the message to take extreme care with applications of metaldehyde slug pellets as Water UK reveals concerning levels of detections of the substance in streams, rivers and reservoirs across

Marshalls have appointed Martyn Coffey as Chief Executive designate of the Company, with effect from 9 September 2013.

After a month of intensive induction he will be appointed Chief Executive and take over operational responsibility from Graham Hold

June has the longest day on the 21st and everything in our gardens is responding to the extra light and warmth, putting on growth, looking fuller and gorgeous, unfortunately this includes the weeds too, so they will keep you busy this month! Your law

Lawn care in the US or UK is no small matter. Industry statistics estimate that up to $40 billion is spent on lawns, and that in the US alone, they account for 30 million acres of land. The vast amount of money spent on lawn care is no testimony to t

The theme of the 2013 World Day to Combat Desertification is drought and water scarcity.

Freshwater is valuable. Of all the water on Earth, only 2.5 per cent is freshwater. And of all this freshwater, the total usable supply for ecosystems and human

Souters Sports, one of the UK’s leading natural sportsturf contractors, has appointed a new trainee surveyor to support current projects and future growth.

James Underhill, 21, joins Souters at an exciting time, with the company working at a host of P

As the summer temperatures rise, the Police force in Scotland has passed on advice about keeping thieves at bay.

People can get a little more relaxed about security in the summer, Police Scotland warns, with opportunist thieves who can sneak in and o

So just how much woodland is there in the UK? Well it would appear that, at 31 March 2013, there is 3.13 million hectares.

That is just one of the findings from the Forestry Commission and its latest statistics on woodland area, planting and restocki

Juniper is best known for its aromatic berries, which are prized for the flavour they impart to gin.

In fact, the word ‘gin’ derives from genièvre or jenever - the French and Dutch words for juniper.

Juniper is one of only three native conifers - the

I had the opportunity to visit London Stone's West London showroom this morning for a meeting.

Set within a large Garden Centre environment (and one which I knew well from my youth as an Aquatic Centre), I was genuinely impressed with their site, sho

Defra and the Forestry Commission have published a one year update to the Government Response to the Forestry Regulation Task Force. The update reports positive progress on almost all of the Task Force recommendations, including:

• Significantly inc

National Parks England, alongside Defra, has launched a 'Love Your National Parks' campaign to celebrate all that England's National Parks have to offer.

This year's National Parks Week runs from 29 July to 4 August and aims to boost the economic val

People in 18 countries across Europe have been found to have traces of the weed killer glyphosate in their urine, a study by Friends of the Earth Europe has found.

The findings raise concerns about increasing levels of exposure to glyphosate-based we

Well the Shade Zone team definitely enjoyed the sun and the interest in our Algarve Rotating Blade Canopy at last weekends’ World of Parks & Leisure Home Show at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

Interest came from several areas - with park owners, holid