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December Gardening Tips From...

Ooohhhhh …it's nearly here…Christmas! A time for cosy evenings by the fire and...

Looking Out for Hedgehogs...

Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter...

Protecting Your Plants from...

Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners, particularly when wildlife like deer...

Winter Compost: Digging Out...

Winter is an excellent time to dig out your compost heap and spread...
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Category: Business

Why Gardeners Should Think Twice...

As the gardening season gets going, it...

Buying a Van for Your...

Starting or scaling up a gardening business...

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 these machines become more affordable and technologically advanced, many homeowners and councils are choosing automation over traditional labour. These compact, battery-powered machines operate autonomously, using GPS, boundary wires or onboard cameras to navigate gardens. Equipped with sharp rotary blades, they trim grass continuously and return to a charging station when power runs low. Most models can be controlled via smartphone apps, and many operate silently at...

WHAT DOES IT...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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