The winners of the 2026 GMA Industry Awards were announced last night at a prestigious ceremony at Edgbaston Stadium. The awards took place alongside the new GMA Conference, which ran throughout the day and brought the industry together for workshops and discussions. Hosted by renowned broadcaster Kelly Somers, the awards celebrated the people and teams […]
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One of the world’s most prestigious polo venues has revealed how it relies on a versatile fleet of M4, M5 and M6 tractors, alongside four RTV-X1110 utility vehicles from Kubota. Based in Windsor Great Park, Guards Polo Club hosted more than 750 games in its 2025 season which was only possible thanks to a monumental
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More John Deere dealers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant in support of service leavers who can resettle into roles within the agriculture and turf industries. At a ceremony held at the National Transition Event at Silverstone Circuit, Hunt Forest Group and Ripon Farm Services added their names to the covenant, which had already been
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Landscaping expertise is playing an increasingly important role in the design of modern zoological environments, where durability, drainage and animal welfare considerations must sit alongside aesthetics and visitor experience. A recent project at Hertfordshire Zoo highlights how specialist turf and landscaping materials can support conservation-led habitat development. George Davies Turf & Stone supplied and supported the installation of
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Late February sits in a narrow but valuable window for cutting hedges in the UK. Growth is still dormant, wildlife activity is low, and the season ahead can be shaped with decisive, skilled cutting. For professional gardeners, this is one of the most commercially important hedge periods of the year. Below is a full-spectrum guide
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There’s a big difference between loving your own garden and earning your living from other people’s. One is a hobby and the other is being a professional gardener Professional gardening isn’t a hobby with invoices attached. It’s physical, commercial, weather-exposed work that demands discipline, plant knowledge, and people skills in equal measure. If you’re considering
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For professional gardeners and homeowners alike, choosing the right 20-inch roller mower involves balancing initial cost, spare parts availability, reliability, and efficiency. This article compares three leading models—the Cobra 20-inch roller mower, the Honda Pro Roller Mower, and the Weibang Pro 56—to determine the most economical option for regular lawn maintenance. 1. Initial Cost Cobra
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If you’re a professional gardener in the UK — whether you’re maintaining large estates or building a tropical planting business — one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether to operate as a sole trader or form a limited company. Both structures are common in the gardening trade. The right choice depends on your
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When frost grips the ground and rain turns soil to sludge, the pressure to “carry on regardless” remains. But should professional gardeners really be working in wintery conditions — and at what cost to safety and the garden itself? Each winter, as temperatures fall and daylight shortens, gardeners across the country face the same unspoken
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Becoming a self-employed gardener is often sold as the ultimate goal: freedom, better pay, and being your own boss. And while all of that can be true, I’m firmly of the opinion that most gardeners should work for an established gardening company first before striking out on their own. Not because self-employment is a bad
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