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An experiment in self-sufficiency will transform a previously derelict Manchester printworks according to so-called vertical urban farming techniques

Future homes and workplaces are set to be transformed into complex food production systems becoming

Sherriff Amenity, one of the leading turf care and sports equipment suppliers in the UK, has chosen Fusion Media (Europe) Limited to PR and advertising activities in the UK.

Formed in 1994, Sherriff Amenity has established a reputation as the industry

The first of 60 Coronation Meadows have been announced across the UK to mark the six decades of Queen Elizabeth's rule.

At the end of 2012, HRH The Prince of Wales suggested a nationwide project – a meadow in every county to mark the anniversary of T

With the sunny weather set to continue and Britain’s gardens well and truly in bloom, the national tourism agency has released research which reveals that a staggering £7.8 billion was spent by tourists enjoying a garden in the UK, with a large chun

Garden designer Michèle Martin spent twenty years in the corporate world before choosing to pursue her passion for gardens. Having earned an HND from Reaseheath College, Michèle went on to get an honours degree in Garden Design at Myerscough, Lancash

Complete Weed Control, the UK’s leading specialist contract service for the eradication of all problem weeds, is pleased to announce that Will and Hamish Pryse have completed the purchase of a new franchise area, covering Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire

Nottingham City Council has taken delivery of eight new Etesia PRO46 pedestrian mowers to maintain the large parks located throughout the area, which brings the fleet size to over 40 mixed Etesia machines in all.

Selected following a thorough demonstr

This weekend sees Open Farm Sunday taking place across the UK, offering people a chance to see behind the scenes of the countryside.

Farmers have been opening their doors for one Sunday each year since 2006, offering everyone, both young and old, a c

If you have customers who are a little more 'hands on' in the garden then you might want to make them aware of a survey regarding amateur use of garden, allotment and house plant pesticides.

The survey is being carried out on behalf of the Chemicals

The City’s giant Walkie Talkie tower will be topped by exotic “floating” roof gardens that will be the highest in Europe.

The developers of the the 580 ft high landmark, due to open in just under a year’s time, are using the landscapers behind the aw

Brett Landscaping has used its permeable paving expertise to provide an effective Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) for an innovative development in Maidstone that combines an archive library and affordable housing.

Kent History and Library Centre,

World Environment Day is approaching and Ambius suggests 6 plants that improve the air quality of an indoor environment. World Environment Day (WED) is one of the principal ways through which the United Nations – through their Environment Program (UN

The Horticultural Trades Association is delighted to announce that Raoul Curtis-Machin has agreed to join the HTA as its new Head of Horticulture.

His appointment comes following the departure of Tim Briercliffe who has left the HTA to become Secreta

Roof Terrace Design - Angel, Islington: ironbutterflydesign.co.uk

The client lives in a stunning penthouse in Angel, North London.  Her home boasts two roof terraces and she was keen to have them updated to reflect the interior.  The terrace adjoining

granite setts We have started a new project in Woodbridge Sulfolk using reclaimed granite setts pictures to follow plus timelapse video


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When the time came for Andy Chetram, Facilities Manager at Central Park Stadium - the UK’s longest greyhound track, to purchase new maintenance equipment there was only one choice – a SISIS Quadraplay.

The 1.8m wide single pass maintenance system equi

Thousands of New Roses Showcase Colour, Fragrance, Variety, and Disease Resistance June through October.

Long lauded as one of the most beautiful rose gardens in the United States, the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at The New York Botanical Garden h

Local authorities are being urged to tread lightly when mowing and trimming roadside grass verges.

Charitable group, Plantlife, say that the passing of highway authorities and councils can turn a bank covered in native species into a barren strip, al

John Moverley, independent Chairman of the Amenity Forum, recently spoke at a conference in Manchester on progress made in improving standards and promote best practice in weed, pest and disease control across the amenity sector.

"We have many excell

Moor Citizens are to be mobilised in the Peak District National Park to gather scientific data on their local area.

Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the project will be based in Edale and aims to provide a learning and discovery environment for v