In a “state of the science” review released today, PAN International presents a large body of research documenting the adverse human health and environmental impacts of glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides and underscores the need for a global
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Husqvarna, a world leader in outdoor power products, unveils a global survey on urban parks and green spaces in 2030. The survey results from landscaping architecture students in 15 countries points to the growth of green spaces in urban areas in siz
Brexit means the government will miss its target of a £9 per hour minimum wage by 2020, a leading labour market thinktank has warned.
Low-paid workers are set to lose about 40p per hour from their pay packets as a result of the projected slowdown in
Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control gives Turf Managers his view as we enter the final quarter of the year.
As we enter the final quarter of the year, you will start to see plenty of early morning dews; the days are getting noticeably shorter at both
Sherriff Amenity will be launching a number of new products, offering a range of special show offers and giving away free prizes on Stand E060 at SALTEX 2016.
Sherriff Amenity, providers of the most comprehensive range of goods and services to the UK
Limagrain UK, one of the world’s largest seed companies will be showcasing its impressive range of grass seed mixtures, including the market leading MM60 and MM50, on their larger stand - number H037 at SALTEX 2015.
ICL will be featuring a number of exciting new products for both the turf and landscape/industrial sectors on stand H030 at SALTEX 2016.
Leading the way in offering the very best in product innovation, ICL will be showcasing new products in their Vita
Etesia UK will be exhibiting at this year’s IOG SALTEX on stand E055 which will be dedicated solely to a range of environmentally friendly, lithium-ion battery powered tools from Pellenc including four new products.
Ministers have potentially wasted more than £20m of public money on London’s controversial garden bridge, having more than once committed extra funds to the project against official advice, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
Etesia will be launching a new weeding brush attachment on stand C050 at IOG SALTEX 2016, which is available for Etesia Hydro 124 models, for the safe removal of moss and weeds without the use of chemicals.
If you have weeds, algae or moss on your sur
The joint stand of Dennis and SISIS (E070), located at the centre of the SALTEX exhibition halls, will feature a vast array of world-class turf maintenance equipment when the exhibition opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham on 2 and 3 November.
Among
Complete Weed Control, the UK’s largest weed control contractor, will be at SALTEX 2016 (stand E053) and visitors will not only be able to find out more about the company’s extensive range of specialist services but will also be left astonished by a
Passengers flying from Terminal 3, Gate 25 at Heathrow Airport will now be treated to a garden of 1,680 plants, including the English native Ivy and Peace Lily.
Heathrow’s “Garden Gate,” installed by urban greening specialists Biotecture, will be
If you think you saw fewer butterflies than ever this British summer, you are probably correct: the Big Butterfly Count has recorded its lowest number of common species since records began.
Normally ubiquitous butterflies such as the gatekeeper, comm
We want to create place that draws in the inquisitive and the adventurous, by establishing City Forest Park as a natural space for culture and the arts. At City Forest Park we want to set the stage for something spellbinding to happen.
Standing like
In my local park there is a tree crowned with amber-red haws, big enough to pluck and suck off the flesh. They taste sweet, with a hint of apple – a little mealy but delicious enough.
This is the eastern haw, Crataegus orientalis. It has everything a
William Watson, head groundsman at Hamilton Academical FC, believes that his SISIS Osca has helped the synthetic pitch at the Superseal Stadium stand up to the rigours of an extensive amount of playing time.
William, who started as an apprentice groun
Andrew Myson – head gardener and facilities manager at Trinity Hall in Cambridge, is the proud new owner of the Dennis S500 Plus dual -purpose machine which features both interchangeable spiker and slotter reels.
Founded in 1350, Trinity Hall is the f
Trees believed to have been extinct in Britain have been discovered at the Queen’s official residence in Scotland.
The two 30-metre (98ft) Wentworth elms have been identified in the Queen’s garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse just a stone’s throw f
A mother of two died from sepsis after scratching the back of her hand while she was gardening, her family has revealed.
Lucinda Smith, 43, went to see her GP after feeling pain in her shoulder following the minor scrape, in March last year.
The doct
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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…
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I thought long and hard about tripod ladders before getting the 12 ft one over 10 years ago.
Well one clear advantage they have, they stand up by themselves.…"
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The photo shows some one using the ladder unsafely
Firstly he looks right handed, therefore the ladder should be place the other way around with…"
Cordless drill
Now in retirement mode so dug out my old cordless drill that was bought from Argos a long time sgo for £10 to start all those jobs that have been put off. Its dead but to be fair has been used extensively for fencing jobs.Just need something simple…
Read more…Sloping kerb detail.
Hi all.We have a plan to transform our front garden into a driveway. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say transform the garden into somewhere to park our two cars. We have decided to install grass reinforcement grids, rather than a non permeable…
Read more…Stiga 955
Hi all. I have a Stiga 955 purchased 14 months ago. It gets used maybe 4 hours weekly. Almost a year to the day the drive belt went on it, so I put a new one on. Two months later with maybe 30 hours use the bloody thing has gone again. Does anyone…
Read more…Van and kit for sale
Due to ill health am retiring and disposing of most of our vehicles and machinery. It's all in good or excellent condition, some hardly used. We are in North Staffs and all will be subject to vat , have listed what's for sale at moment but the chap…
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