Green fingers at the ready as BBC Gardeners’ World Live countdown begins
An interactive LEGO® garden, spectacular orchids, never-seen-before plants, and exclusive new ‘audience with’ events are just some of the latest highlights to be...
BALI to Exclusively Sponsor The Landscape Zone at GroundsFest 2025
GroundsFest is proud to announce that the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) will be the exclusive sponsor of The Landscape Zone at GroundsFest...
Silver Gilt Success for Hadlow College at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Hadlow College has bloomed once again at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, this year taking home a prestigious Silver Gilt medal for its imaginative...
Green-tech Hits the Road for Key Summer and Autumn 2025 Industry Events
Green-tech, the UK’s leading landscaping and urban greening solutions supplier, is proud to announce its attendance at four key industry events throughout summer and...
New podcast shares insights from Trees Outside Woodland project
The Tree Council is proud to announce the launch of a new five-part podcast series that explores the lessons learned from five years of...
The hunt for the UK’s most neglected garden
A recent Freedom of Information request* by local services marketplace, Airtasker, has unveiled a growing issue across the UK – Brits increasingly letting their gardens...
Wildwood Machinery partners with ECHO to bring robotics to life
Winchester-based Wildwood Machinery continues to expand their product portfolio as they announce a deal to sell ECHO Robotics solutions across southern England. ECHO Robotics produce...
Wyevale Nurseries launches new Bareroot Hedging and Forestry Catalogue
WYEVALE Nurseries has launched a new Bareroot Hedging and Forestry Catalogue this month featuring details of the varieties it grows and the benefits of...
Flood relief at Caersws Football Club
Caersws Football Club, founded in the late 19th century, adopted its present name in 1974 when it relinquished its amateur status. The club’s first...
GroundsFest Academy Launches with a Successful First Educational Event
The first ever GroundsFest Academy event has been hailed a huge success, as delegates from across the industry gathered for a free day of...
DSV UK Takes Top Spots in BSPB Turfgrass Seed Rankings
DSV UK has made a major breakthrough in the turfgrass sector, with three of its perennial ryegrass varieties now ranking among the top ten...
GKB Machines delivers top class artificial surfaces at Ipswich School
A suite of equipment from GKB Machines has been entrusted with prolonging the longevity and boosting the performance of five artificial playing surfaces at...
Dennis ES-510 Delivers Electric Performance in Keswick’s Parks
Keswick’s two flagship parks – Hope Park and Fitz Park – nestled in the heart of the Lake District in Cumbria, are setting the...
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What to Feed Plants in May
May is a pivotal month in the garden. Plants are shifting from spring growth to summer performance, and feeding them well now can make...
Dahlia Care in May: Get Ready for a Show-Stopping Summer
Dahlias are among the most spectacular summer flowers, prized...
Plant Summer Flowering Bulbs
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SEEP LAUNCHES NEW 100% COMPOSTABLE GARDEN WASTE BAGS
As gardens nationwide are springing into life, so too does the task of clearing clippings, pruning borders, and collecting the many weeds that are...
Pyracantha Moth (Argyresthia conjugella)
Pyracantha Moth (Argyresthia conjugella)Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: YponomeutidaeGenus:...
Firethorn Leaf Miner (Phyllonorycter leucographella)
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Cobra RM514SPC Lawn Mower
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Hedge Maintenance
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March & April Gardening Tips from Barnsdale Gardens
As spring approaches, the Barnsdale Gardens team is always prepared—rain or...
KENT & STOWE INTRODUCES NEW TRADITIONAL SECATEURS
KENT & STOWE INTRODUCES NEW TRADITIONAL SECATEURS – AN...
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Why Gardeners Should Think Twice About Working on Bank Holidays
As the gardening season gets going, it can be tempting to cram in work even on bank holidays—especially when the weather's fine and the...
Buying a Van for Your Gardening Business on a Budget: A Practical Guide for UK Tradespeople
Starting or scaling up a gardening business in the UK often means getting your hands on a dependable van. Whether it’s for hauling tools,...
Robot Mowers Threaten Gardener Jobs Across the UK
Robotic lawn mowers are quietly transforming garden maintenance across the UK, raising growing concerns about the future of thousands of professional gardening jobs. As...
WHAT DOES IT COST TO EMPLOY SOMEONE?
THE TRUE COST OF HIRING: WHAT DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO EMPLOY SOMEONE?Hiring an employee at minimum wage may seem straightforward, but the true...
April Price Check: Why Gardeners Need to Raise Their Rates This Spring
As the gardening season kicks off on April 1st, self-employed gardeners and landscapers should take a moment to review their prices. With inflation pushing...
How Van Laws Are Driving Gardeners Into Trouble
For generations, professional gardeners have relied on vans to transport tools, plants, and materials. But in recent years, changes in emissions laws, parking restrictions,...
New Digital Tax Rules: What UK Gardeners Need to Know
From April 2026, the UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) scheme will bring big changes for self-employed gardeners...
Could the UK be on the way to a Petrol Lawnmower ban?
The days of petrol-powered lawnmowers may be numbered, as major manufacturers begin phasing out small engines in response to environmental regulations and shifting consumer...
Legal and Insurance Requirements for Gardeners in the UK
Starting and running a gardening business in the UK requires more than just horticultural skills—you also need to ensure you comply with legal regulations...
Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which is Best for a Gardening Business?
If you’re starting a gardening business, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to operate as a sole trader or...
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Aphids—tiny but mighty
🌿 Amazing Aphid Facts You Might Not Know! 🐜✨Aphids—tiny but mighty! These little sap-suckers might be a gardener’s headache, but they have some fascinating...
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Bolting
BoltingCategory: Plant Physiology / Growth DisordersDefinition:Bolting is the premature production of a flowering stem in plants before the crop...
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The Tomato Scandal: How a Beloved Fruit Was Once Feared as Poison
Tomatoes are a staple in kitchens worldwide, starring in...
Rafflesia arnoldii – The Stinking Giant
Deep in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, a strange...
Plants That Listen: How Plants Detect and Respond to Sound
It’s easy to think of plants as silent, passive...
The Surprising Truth Behind the Smell of Freshly Cut Grass
The scent of freshly cut grass is one of...
