Thursday, April 3, 2025

Etesia UK Hosts Successful Dealer Day

Etesia UK recently welcomed dealers from across the UK and Ireland to an insightful and engaging dealer day at Primrose Hill Farm in Oxfordshire....

Durstons’ peat-free range outshines leading brands in trials

We take a closer look at Durston Garden Products Ltd brand-new peat-free collection, which outperformed both peat and peat-free competitor products in independent growing...

Ace ATV and ATVS Only merge.

Ace ATV has merged with ATVS Only, the UK’s leading ATV and quad after-market parts suppliers. Based in Newton Purcell, Buckingham, ATVS Only distributes...

British Garden Centres raises £20,000 for Garden Re-Leaf Day

British Garden Centres is delighted to announce that it has raised £20,000 in support of Garden Re-Leaf Day, an annual event that raises funds...

Avant and Leguan: Key to APB Treecare’s Streamlined Operations

APB Treecare, a family-run tree care business based in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, has been steadily growing since its establishment in 2014 by Tony Boland. Specialising...

RocketGro Magic Mulch is now the leading Mulch product in UK

With news that Bloomin’ Amazing has departed the horticulture market, British brand RocketGro is able to step into the breach, with stock of its...

Green-tech Help Transform Basildon’s Green Spaces with Newly Created Wildflower Meadows

Project:                                                              Creation of wildflower meadows Location:                                                          Basildon, Essex Client:                                                                 Basildon Borough Council Product/Services Supplied:                 John Chambers Wildflower Seed BackgroundBasildon Borough Council has undertaken an...

First AODES dealers appointed

Following their appointment as AODES ATV/UTV UK distributor, BOSS Off-Road Vehicles has announced the first dealers for the Pathcross ATVs and Workcross UTVs. AODES...

Two New Etesia Dealers in the West of Scotland

Etesia UK is proud to announce the appointment of two new dealers, Luxury Carts Group and Agri-Services Ltd, to cover the West of Scotland,...

Fothergill’s – Proudly the Trusted Seed Brand for Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh

Fothergill’s, one of the UK’s most trusted names in the gardening industry, is proud to announce its partnership with the upcoming​ Gardening with Alan...

Feverfew Garden Company appoints new Director after phenomenal growth

Feverfew Garden Company, the UK’s first garden wear brand created for women, is delighted to announce the appointment of Chloe Plumstead as a new...

The Greenfingers Charity welcomes Kaemingk’s generous support this Garden Re-Leaf Day

The Greenfingers Charity is delighted to announce the generous support it has recently received from Kaemingk, the international decoration supplier. Sander Teunissen of Kaemingk...

Wildwood Machinery and Stogger Turf Care lighting the way for professional Football Clubs

“We’re excited to announce our UK partnership with Stogger Turf Care,” says Wildwood Machinery managing director James Bastian. “I’m confident that Stogger’s LED light...

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Last Chance to Prune Roses Before St. Patrick’s Day

GARDENERS URGED TO PRUNE ROSES NOW—BUT NOT ALL ROSES AT ONCE Gardeners are being reminded that St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is the latest recommended...

Looking Out for Hedgehogs in Winter: How to Help Them

Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in...

Chitting Potatoes – How-To, and Why It’s Important

Chitting potatoes is an age-old practice that gives seed...

Prune Apple Trees

Pruning is an essential task for maintaining healthy, productive...

Gardening

Blackleg

Blackleg (Plant Disease: Caused by Phoma lingam and Pectobacterium atrosepticum) Classification: Kingdom: Fungi / Bacteria Phylum: Ascomycota (Phoma lingam) / Proteobacteria (Pectobacterium atrosepticum) Class: Dothideomycetes (Phoma lingam) /...

Hedge Maintenance

Hedge Maintenance By Webb Garden Power Expert Adam Woolcott Well-maintained hedges...

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...

Bell Glass

Bell Glass (Cloche de Verre) Overview:A bell glass, also known...

Beet and Mangold Fly

Beet and Mangold Fly (Pegomya hyoscyami) Taxonomy & Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:...

If You Ever Need To Seed More Than Once, You Have The Wrong Grass Seed

The chairman of The Lawn Association, David Hedges Gower, explains...

Protecting Fruit Bushes with Netting

Growing fruit bushes like currants, gooseberries, raspberries, and blueberries...

Business

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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Blackleg

Blackleg (Plant Disease: Caused by Phoma lingam and Pectobacterium atrosepticum) Classification: Kingdom: Fungi / Bacteria Phylum: Ascomycota (Phoma lingam) / Proteobacteria (Pectobacterium...

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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...

Apples have more genes than humans!

When you bite into a crisp, juicy apple, it...

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...