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Dobbies Announced as Main Sponsor for Scone Palace Garden Fair

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Scotland’s national garden show, Scone Palace Garden Fair, has announced Dobbies Garden Centres as the main sponsor for this year’s event, which runs from...
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Chris Durston celebrates 60 years at the heart of Durston Garden Products

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A lifetime in horticulture: from milking cows to leading innovation in peat-free compost In 2025, Chris Durston, Managing Director of Durston Garden Products, celebrates an...
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National Hedgerow Week 2025: The Future of Hedgerows

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National Hedgerow Week (NHW), the UK’s biggest celebration of hedgerows - coordinated by The Tree Council and partners - is here, offering free, online...

Community composting on ‘International Compost Awareness Week’

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With the sunshine blessing our gardens and everything bursting into life, now is the perfect time to think compost! If the weather continues to...

Enhancing Fairway Resilience at Burnham & Berrow with H2Pro TriSmart

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Burnham & Berrow Golf Club has successfully enhanced fairway resilience and improved turf quality following the integration of ICL's H2Pro TriSmart into its water...

Mark Gregory joins Perennial ambassador scheme

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Perennial, the charity helping people in horticulture, is proud to announce that Mark Gregory, a renowned garden designer, landscaper and horticulturist, will become the...

British Garden Centres wins Gold medal for Greenfingers Charity garden at Harrogate Spring Flower Show

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British Garden Centres wins Gold medal for Greenfingers Charity garden at Harrogate Spring Flower Show: British Garden Centres wins Gold at Harrogate Flower ShowBritish...

Green-tech launches first closed-loop subterranean irrigation system – Mona Pluvia

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Green-tech has launched the latest evolution of its renowned Mona irrigation system – Mona Pluvia, the first closed-loop subterranean irrigation system. Building on over 40...

Redexim pairing supports Worcester Warriors

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There’s an overwhelming ‘onwards and upwards’ spirit overarching operations at Sixways Stadium, home of the Worcester Warriors. The positivity of the club spirit has...

Garden centres can order three plants from Wyevale Nurseries for Perennial charity

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GARDEN centres keen to raise money and awareness for the vital work of the horticultural industry charity Perennial can now order three fundraising plants...

Love Your Lawn with Dobbies

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Free gardening workshop in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK this Dementia Action Week Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a very special FREE Grow How event...

Kubota M4073 praised for delivering power and productivity at Meldrum House Golf Club

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A Kubota M4073 has been praised by Meldrum House Golf Club, providing high capacity and productivity on turf tyres, ensuring a sensitive footprint. Delivered...

Cadix (UK) Limited closes its doors after 26 years

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Cadix (UK) Limited has announced that as of Thursday 10th April 2025 it has ceased trading with immediate effect. The decision brings to a...

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Vegetables You Can Plant Outside in May

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A Practical Guide for UK Gardeners May is one of the busiest and most rewarding months on the vegetable plot. The soil is warming up,...

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Black Spot

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Black Spot (Plant Disease: Caused by Diplocarpon rosae) Classification: Kingdom: Fungi Phylum: Ascomycota Class: Leotiomycetes Order: Helotiales Family: Dermateaceae Genus: Diplocarpon Species: Diplocarpon rosae Description: Black spot is a fungal disease that primarily affects...

Cobra RM514SPC Lawn Mower

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Cobra RM514SPC Lawn Mower – History, Specifications & Review The...

Hedge Maintenance

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

March & April Gardening Tips from Barnsdale Gardens

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As spring approaches, the Barnsdale Gardens team is always prepared—rain or...

KENT & STOWE INTRODUCES NEW TRADITIONAL SECATEURS

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KENT & STOWE INTRODUCES NEW TRADITIONAL SECATEURS – AN...

Bell Glass

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

Beet and Mangold Fly

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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

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

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Why Gardeners Should Think Twice About Working on Bank Holidays

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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...
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Buying a Van for Your Gardening Business on a Budget: A Practical Guide for UK Tradespeople

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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?

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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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Bleeding (Botanical Term) Definition:In botany, bleeding refers to the exudation of sap or other plant fluids from a wound or...

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The Tomato Scandal: How a Beloved Fruit Was Once Feared as Poison

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Tomatoes are a staple in kitchens worldwide, starring in...

Apples have more genes than humans!

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

Rafflesia arnoldii – The Stinking Giant

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Deep in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, a strange...

Plants That Listen: How Plants Detect and Respond to Sound

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It’s easy to think of plants as silent, passive...

The Surprising Truth Behind the Smell of Freshly Cut Grass

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The scent of freshly cut grass is one of...

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Vegetables You Can Plant Outside in May

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A Practical Guide for UK Gardeners May is one of...

Delphiniums & Lupins: May Care Guide for Bold, Beautiful Borders

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🌸 Delphiniums and lupins are two of the most...

Dobbies Announced as Main Sponsor for Scone Palace Garden Fair

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