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Today marks the start of Invasives Week, which aims to raise awareness of the huge problem of invasive non-native species like the American Signal crayfish.

During Invasives Week, which is led by nature NGO coalition Wildlife & Countryside Link, cons

The European commission plans to give a new 15-year lease to a controversial weedkiller that was deemed “probably carcinogenic to humans” by the World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

A draft implementing law

Thousands of workers who have been encouraged by the government to take out pension plans could be at risk of losing their savings, the industry regulator has told the BBC.

It follows fears that dozens of companies providing auto enrolment pensions a

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is on a quest to find the best emerging talent from the landscape and plant design arena with the introduction of a brand new category - the RHS Young Landscape Contractor and RHS Young Planting Designer 2016 com

Louise wanted to put the house on the market to sell. There was a problem, because from her living room she could see a mouldy wall in her courtyard.

Louise searched online and decided to cover the offending wall with artificial hedges. After examinin

Turf Rewards from ICL and Syngenta is a loyalty scheme for golf, sport and amenity turf managers and provides the chance to earn points from purchases and convert them into a range of valuable agronomic or educational items. Not only does it benefit

In today's world of gardening, there exists a discussion so heated that puts even the age-old coffee vs. tea debate to shame. And it all began with one deceivingly simple question – should you seed or sod your lawn? As it turns out, both sides of the

The findings of this report confirm that a significant share of firms will not be affected by the National Living Wage (NLW), or will face only a small increase in their wage bill.

At the same time, it is clear that for some employers, particularly t

Following the successful launch of the rear roller kit for their 41cm pedestrian rotary models last year, Etesia has announced that the kit is now also be available for 46cm models in their range.

Etesia pedestrian mowers have become world renowned f

‘Learning to Rethink Parks’ presents the lessons from Rethinking Parks, an 18 month programme designed to find and test ways for Britain’s parks to source new sustainable funding in the future.

Eleven UK parks received a share of £1m in grant funding

A newly developed “enriched biochar”, which combines a purified form of charcoal with fungi, seaweed and worm casts could help ash trees resist the Chalara disease, according to research by tree and shrub care company Bartlett Tree Experts.

A study b

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The “meh” type of winter we have experienced (so far) means many professionals and homweowners are already dusting off their faithful mower and some are already cutting!
‘Is it too early to cut and treat?’ – the answer i

Our composite decking boards are installed differently to traditional timber decking.

Like all composites, our boards expand in warmer weather and contracts in cooler weather, but with correct installation you will achieve a great looking result.

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BALI-NCF, the National Contractors’ Forum for grounds maintenance contractors, has written to government ministers and members of the Low Pay Commission highlighting the implications for the local authority grounds maintenance sector of the introduct

More than 80 unloved and neglected urban spaces across the country will be transformed into green oases for everyone to use, thanks to a share of a £1.5 million dedicated fund, communities secretary Greg Clark has announced.

Increasing the availabili

Dennis and SISIS have announced that they will be holding four of their popular bowling green maintenance seminars throughout February and March 2016.

The seminars are designed to educate greenkeepers on how to maintain and look after bowling greens.

Artificial grass has led to its significant growth in popularity in recent years and a reputation for being eco-friendly because it doesn't need water, fertilizer, or to be mowed. Plus, the newest generation of artificial grass often looks good enoug

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2016, from 29 February to 4 March, will show that Modern Apprenticeships work for businesses, individuals and the Scottish economy.

Organised by Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the campaign highlights the commitment of

ICL has appointed Darren Hatcher as a Technical Area Sales Manager, covering Hampshire, Surrey and London.

After leaving school Darren began his career as a Greenkeeper before working his way up to Course Manager. After fulfilling a life-long ambition

No doubt, the English countryside offers the finest setting for quintessential garden parties, if weather permits. With  long dark and cold winters and countless rainy days, how are you supposed to enjoy your garden? Well, how about taking it indoors