Open space management provider, Meadfleet, was awarded gold at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2024 in London earlier this month. The award recognises Meadfleet’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, on top of delivering sustainable open space...
Grounds maintenance companies and local communities need to be involved earlier in a project to ensure long-term value is delivered. This is one of the outcomes of a roundtable held on how to futureproof our public spaces. Eleven senior representatives from key...
The winner of this year’s Pro Landscaper Unsung Heroes Award in association with landscapeplus was announced today in a ceremony which took place at FutureScape. Frankie Patman, marketing manager at Maylim was announced the winner from a shortlist of 15, following a public vote. Patman has been “central to the success” of Maylim through her role...
idverde has appointed a new chief executive officer (Group CEO) effective today. Luzius Wirth joined the Group in November last year as deputy group CEO with a primary focus on leading and developing high-performing operations across idverde’s country footprint. Commenting on his position, Wirth says: “I see tremendous opportunity for this...
More than 70 environmental organisations across the UK have pledged to help improve diversity within the sector. Organisations including WWF-UK, RSPB, The National Trust and The Wildlife Trust have all signed the pledge to be a ‘Force of Nature’ in a campaign led by Groundwork. The campaign calls on the environmental sector to create more...
Whilst Terminator gave us a Hollywood icon in the form of Arnold Schwarzenegger, it also seems to have given many of us an inherent fear of artificial intelligence (AI). We hear the term and we’re instantly questioning how long it will be until computers can outsmart humans and push us down the food chain. But could we be allowing fear to let us...
The Royal Parks charity is set to embark on phase two of the Greenwich Park restoration project. Phase two of the Greenwich Park Revealed project is being led by landscaping and civil engineering provider Blakedown Landscapes, with plans to restore the Park’s disappearing 17th century landscape. With new service facilities planned for the park’s...
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 expect it to survive and hope that we’re going to get good...
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...
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...
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...
Power tool manufacturer Makita has launched a new redemption promotion for its XGT Power Source Kit range. Customers can claim a free 40VMax XGT 2.5Ah battery when purchasing a one of the 6 qualifying XGT Power Source Kit, the promotion is running from 1 October until 31 December 2023. Four of the qualifying kits are two batteries (2.5Ah, 4.0Ah,...
Horticultural charity, Perennial is calling for the community to share its views in a new Perception Survey and online panel. The survey is designed to help Perennial understand how it is perceived within the sector, identify areas for improvement and influence future strategies. "We’re committed to making a difference to the lives of those...
Stihl kicked off its Fully Charged Roadshow last week to showcase its range of cordless tools for professional users. The commercial solutions team is travelling up and down the UK, starting in Leeds last Monday, with its fourth show taking place today at Westonbirt Arboretum, and its final show – there are 10 in total – being held at Writtle...
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any successful business. Cash flow is what allows a company to pay its staff, purchase stock, and ensure contractual overheads are paid on time. Once cash flow becomes squeezed, problems can quickly spiral, taking a once thriving company from a position of solvency to one which is struggling to meet its financial...
An award-winning, Grade II registered garden, Denmans is renowned for its 50+ year-old gravel gardens, horticultural diversity, strong layout and planting design, and peaceful year-round interest. The contemporary country garden, located on the edge of Fontwell, West Sussex, lies sheltered by the South Downs. It features well-drained alkaline...
After a four-year break, SoilsCon returns next year. The one-day conference, organised by soil scientist and landscape consultant Tim O’Hare, will feature developmental insights, debates and discussions from industry experts. The speaker line-up includes, Tim O’Hare, principal consultant at Tim O’Hare Associates, Helen Elks-Smith, principal at...
Pro Landscaper has revealed the shortlist for its Project Awards, in association with Provender Nurseries. The Pro Landscaper Project Awards celebrate landscaping projects with a value under £50k, giving companies within the sector the opportunity to showcase the remarkable feats achievable on smaller budgets. More than 60 projects have been...
Stihl is aiming to grow its battery range to make up 80% of its offering by 2035. Chairman Michael Traub says the manufacturer will continue to focus on “double technology leadership”, offering both battery and combustion engine products. Its battery range currently makes up 20%. To meet its new target, the German outdoor power tool brand will be...
Members of some of the industry’s leading charities and organisations gathered together on Friday at RHS Garden Wisley to hear the initial results of an industry-wide Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) survey. Following the signing of the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for the Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping &...
The Horticultural Trades Association is promoting the new Agriculture, Land Management, and Production T Level which have opened enrolment. Technical Levels, introduced in 2020, are equivalent to three A levels. They include 80% classroom-based learning and 20% industry placement, allowing for nine weeks of practical experience, as 56.6% of job...
Palmer Landscapes announces the arrival of Yorkshire’s first fully automated self-service collection points for concrete, mortar, and screed. The drive thru service is suitable for landscapers, builders and DIYers, offering as little as 0.25m3 of material with no minimum order charge. The fully automated Fibo collect machine fulfils orders in...
The winners have been announced for this year’s National Landscape Awards 2023. Winners span across 25 categories, with 50 companies being recognised, including Ground Control – which has won five – and Wright Landscapes and GP Plantscape, which both have won three. In total, 69 awards were presented. “The willingness to partake in this process...
A tree felling operation will be taking place after larch disease was identified in the Gwydir Forest, Penmachno in North Wales. A Statutory Plant Health Notice, beginning 29 August, means Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is scheduled to fell around 3.5ha from an area around Penmachno, within Gwydir Forest Park to limit the larch disease – or...
A public consultation has been called for changes to one of 10 livery gardens remaining in the city. Barber-Surgeons’ Gardens, one of the largest green spaces owned and managed by the City of London Corporation in the Square Mile, is set to undergo improvement works. A public consultation to kickstart phase one is open until 27 September. Chair...
One of the “most devasting” tree diseases has been discovered at a nature reserve in West Sussex, prompting an immediate felling operation. The Forestry Commission and the Mid Sussex District Council identified ash dieback in several areas of the Eastern Road nature reserve in Lindfield. The removal operation will begin on 21 August and continue...
Commercial plant supplier, Johnsons of Whixley has partnered with landscaping contractor ATM Ltd to supply thousands of plants to the York Museum Gardens as part of the recent Environmental Agency flood defence improvements project. The planting design was developed by Steve Williams, garden manager at York Museum Trust and consultants AECOM....
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