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Working safely during the summer
Landscapers will be familiar with the challenges of working in hot and sunny conditions but keeping safe is one which can be tackled by taking a few simple steps.
97% of HSE Pesticide Enforcement Visits in 2025 Required Action
The Amenity Forum is urging amenity businesses, contractors, local authorities, housing providers and other land managers to review their compliance arrangements following recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) pesticide enforcement findings which showed that action was required following 97% of official control visits carried out during 2025
Blakedown Landscapes appointed to Fusion21's £85 million grounds maintenance framework
Blakedown Landscapes has been appointed to Fusion21's £85 million UK-wide Grounds Maintenance Framework following a competitive procurement process
BALI members celebrate shortlisting at Pro Landscaper Project Awards
BALI is proud to congratulate a selection of its members who have been shortlisted for the prestigious Pro Landscaper Project Awards 2026.
Landscaping businesses urged to take action during Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week, running from 15 to 21 June, is a useful reminder for male-dominated sectors like landscaping to help tackle preventable health issues affecting men.
Help inform government policy on soil biosecurity
The UK Government is asking BALI members to complete a short survey on how they trade, treat, and store soil in order to better manage plant health.
Four Wyevale Nurseries staff celebrate combined 130 years of service
Four colleagues from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been recognised for their long service after collectively achieving 130 years of employment
Waterscapes publishes guidance on when smart irrigation upgrades pay for themselves
Waterscapes, the UK specialist in commercial irrigation systems and water feature maintenance, has published new guidance for facilities managers, estates teams, and budget holders on judging when smart irrigation technology pays for itself.
Landscaping and fencing works completed at Health Innovation Dudley
Jack Moody Group are proud to have successfully completed an extensive landscaping and fencing package at Health Innovation Dudley.
SGLD announces new head judge, expanded judging panel and new media partnership for the SGLD Awards 2027
The Society of Garden and Landscape Designers (SGLD) has announced the judging panel for the SGLD Awards 2027, alongside a new media partnership with Gardens Illustrated magazine.