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STIHL launches ‘Try Before You Buy’ initiative for AP system tools
STIHL has launched a new ‘Try Before You Buy’ initiative, giving customers the opportunity to test its AP System battery-powered tools before they invest via their network of approved dealers.
The Garden Company reaches 35-year milestone in design-led landscape delivery
This year marks the 35th anniversary of The Garden Company, a milestone reflecting its longstanding commitment to delivering beautifully crafted outdoor spaces for clients.
Irrigation upgrades: repair vs replace (a practical decision framework)
The experts at Waterscapes tackle the question of repair vs replace when it comes to irrigation systems.
Blakedown Landscapes appoints Jack Skinner to Construction Operations Manager
Blakedown Landscapes has appointed Jack Skinner to Construction Operations Manager.
Calders & Grandidge joins the Wood Protection Association
Calders & Grandidge (C&G) has become the newest member of the Wood Protection Association (WPA).
Creosote approval renewed for non-landscape uses only
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has allowed the continued use of creosote for a few sector-specific purposes in Great Britain but the preservative cannot be sold for various landscaping tasks from 1 April 2027.
Guidance published on new plant health sanctions
The UK Government has published guidance on how the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) will use civil sanctions to enforce plant health regulations from October 2026.
Wyevale Nurseries offers free expert advice on boosting biodiversity with hedging
Gardeners, landscapers, local authorities and landowners are being encouraged to boost biodiversity by planting bird‑friendly hedging – and Wyevale Nurseries is offering free expert guidance to help them get started
Lawsons appoint new Independent Non-Executive Board Director
Lawsons Group [Lawsons Whetstone Ltd] is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Cope as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect
Middle East conflict: BALI members discuss the impacts on landscaping
While our first thought is with everyone caught up in the war, BALI has also been thinking about the secondary impacts on the global economy and, in turn, our own sector, informed by some initial feedback from members.