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Winston Churchill gazes out from one side of the new £5 plastic note, the Queen from the other. But the chances of Prince William appearing on a banknote are looking slim. More than 300 years after the first Bank of England banknotes appeared, the ne

Did you know that nine out of ten people will leave a mobile website if they can’t find what they’re looking for right away? Now, think about your business’s site.

Does it perform quickly on both laptops and smartphones? If not, you’re probably losin

It is all in the detail – fences, sheds, flowers, lighting and raised beds all can make a dramatic impact in your garden. In this blog post we share a few ways you can create the wow factor in your outdoor room.

Planting

Lush, colourful planting is the

Sherriff Amenity has announced that it will proudly be sponsoring two open days to celebrate the tercentenary of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown at Madingley Hall in Cambridge.

Situated in a stunning location just four miles from the centre of Cambridge,

The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has revealed that a new unique feature will be coming to this year’s exhibition, which will be held on 2 and 3 November at the NEC, Birmingham.

The SALTEX College Cup, sponsored by Ransomes, is a national student-

Lee Evans, head groundsman at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, claims that the Dennis G860 is the ‘perfect machine’ for him and his grounds staff.

Since opening in June 1999, the Principality Stadium (formerly known as the Millennium Stadium) has

The Afghan government is indirectly but knowingly funnelling money to theTaliban through the country’s lucrative marble business, the Guardian has learned. Afghanistan’s vast mineral deposits, which under different circumstances could fund developmen

Asbestos is commonly found within British gardens, with more than 50% of all homes containing asbestos materials. It is regularly found on in garden sheds, where it is used in roofing sheets, walls and even as insulation. More than 3000 products were

Limagrain’s popular MM50 grass seed is set to deliver even better results in cricket square renovations this summer and autumn.

Over recent years, Limagrain’s MM50 has been the number one choice for cricket groundsmen. Those representing grass roots,

Complete Weed Control has announced the appointment of Jaylan Crompton as its new Administration Co-ordinator.

Jaylan brings a wealth of experience to the role along with the key skills required to work at the head office of the UK’s largest weed cont

Adi Porter, course manager at Greetham Valley Golf Club, has said that he is now in full control of thatch build-up since using the SISIS Rotorake TM1000.

In 1990, a farming family called the Hinch’s saw the possibilities of the delightful rural setti

The government has drastically cut funds needed to encourage new building on “brownfield” sites, despite claiming that such sites would be key to solving the housing crisis.

Many sites that have previously held buildings or other developments need re

Bespoke instant hedge planters

We all love the idea of having our own perfect little home with pretty little garden. However, with busy lifestyles it would be quite complicated and tough to nurture it most of the time. Artificial hedges offer an alter

I hear it at least once a week: “To help our British wildlife we must focus on growing native plants.” It’s evangelised on gardening TV shows, in horticultural magazines and has even found its way into planning legislation. The one problem with this

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced that it will be relocating to Chilton, Oxfordshire in October 2016.

The location of the new office facilities provide good access to the A34, M4 and M40 and mainline rail networks through Didco

Artificial grass has gained in popularity. There are lots of companies out there selling and installing astro turf, and artificial hedge is also becoming increasingly popular. Walking through

Looking for an interesting topic for your Cluster Group meeting? GroundsCare Products offer Free of Charge* talks on their ZipLevel survey products and TurfTeq Landscape Maintenance machines. The talks will be of interest to Colleges, Landscape Desig

This year’s Open Garden Squares Weekend, when over 200 unique and private London gardens open to the public over the weekend of 18 and 19 June, will include a number of highly sought-after tours and walks as part of its offering this year.

For the fi