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“Landmark” university merger takes place between Writtle College and Anglia Ruskin

Nina Mason — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:01:29 +0000

Land-based education provider Writtle University College has merged with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). Established in 1893, Writtle is one of the oldest specialist institutions in the UK, providing courses in a range of subject areas, including horticulture. Under its new name, ARU Writtle, it will continue to provide its full range of degree courses. To […]

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Landscapeplus unveils first rebrand in 20 years at FutureScape

Nina Mason — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:00:51 +0000

Landscapeplus has revealed its new branding today at FutureScape 2023. The trade-only, Wiltshire-based company has undergone a three-year process to enhance its culture, vision and branding since celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020. The result is a new logo – which still uses the recognisable magenta for which Landscapeplus has become known for – as […]

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We should be setting tree establishment – not planting – targets, says Kirkham

Nina Mason — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00:34 +0000

Budget needs to be set outside for the survival of trees rather than just for planting them, says leading tree expert Tony Kirkham. “We could all go out tomorrow and plant a million trees, but we’ve got to look after them; too often we plant a tree and then we walk away from it and […]

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Chelsea 2024 to feature first garden “designed by children, for children”

Nina Mason — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:05:00 +0000

Garden designer Harry Holding has worked with pupils at a London primary school to create the RHS No Adults Allowed Garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. Through a series of eight workshops, two of which have already taken place, Holding has brought together a series of design ideas to create an unjudged garden […]

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Improving biodiversity central to Husqvarna’s approach

Nina Mason — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:41 +0000

Husqvarna has announced the launch of a new international biodiversity advisory board that will “share knowledge” to create more wildlife-friendly landscapes. Yvette Henshall-Bell, president global professional at Husqvarna, said that the company wanted to “play a part in safeguarding biodiversity”. The forward-thinking board will be chaired by Thomas Elmqvist, professor in Natural Resource Management at […]

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Husqvarna unveils “futuristic” vision for 2023

Nina Mason — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:00:14 +0000

A new design concept has been revealed for utilising robots and artificial intelligence to maintain urban environments in the next decade. Husqvarna unveiled its plans for Strix, a smart robotic shuttle carrying an autonomous workforce for green space management, at its recent Living City conference in Paris. The robots, that will use artificial intelligence to […]

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Duo of battery-focused launches from Husqvarna as it works towards “fossil independence”

Nina Mason — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:00:59 +0000

Husqvarna has announced two additions to its battery powered product range for professionals – a multi-rack charger and new pole hedge trimmers. The multi-rack charger (C1000X4) allows users to charge four Husqvarna Bli-X 36V batteries simultaneously, directing power to the batteries that need it the most. The “robust” design has an IPX4 rating for all-weather […]

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Chris Churchman launches new climate awareness not-for-profit

Nina Mason — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:55:59 +0000

Chris Churchman, co-founder of Churchman Thornhill Finch, has now left the practice to launch a not-for-profit aimed at raising public awareness on the value of nature in offsetting the climate crisis. Cquester is being established with a new website, and a panel of like-minded specialists – from farmers and funders to economists and environmental scientists […]

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Provender Nurseries launches design competition for customers

Nina Mason — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:00:30 +0000

Provender Nurseries is asking its customers to put forward a design for a large new border on its site in Kent, following its recent expansion into an adjoining paddock field. Entrants to the competition are being asked to only use plants from the Proven Winners® range to create the border, and the winning design will […]

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Nottinghamshire tree nursery celebrates 50 years

Bethany Vann — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:19:21 +0000

A Nottinghamshire tree nursery celebrates 50 years. Green Mile Trees, established in 1973 when founder Anthony Scott closed on a deal with Winchester-based Hillier Nurseries to grow trees commercially, and supply the Midlands and more northerly landscape and wholesale trades. The family-run business now operates from its over 70-acre nursery in Retford, Nottinghamshire, supplying trees, […]

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