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Speakers announced for SoilsCon 2026
The industry’s 7th SoilsCon – the go-to conference for all things ‘soils’ - will take place, once again, at the elegant Phyllis Court in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, giving delegates a day of invaluable and targeted professional development, discussion, and debate.
Wyevale Nurseries celebrates people and passion during a visit by The Duchess of Gloucester
One of Britains leading wholesale nurseries celebrated the people at the heart of its family-run business when it welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester to its Hereford site
TV gardener joins Wildflower Co.'s first Field Day celebrating the future of Britain's wildflower meadows
Television presenter and award-winning garden designer Danny Clarke, also known as The Black Gardener, joined wildflower biodiversity experts, land managers, customers and industry professionals at Wildflower Co.'s headquarters near Overton, Hampshire, on Friday 10 July for the company's first-ever Field Day.
Makita's new battery charger offers plug in productivity
Makita has launched its latest compact battery charger, the DC18SJ, designed to give users greater flexibility and mobility when powering cordless tools. Compatible with Makita’s 14.4V and 18V LXT batteries, the DC18SJ utilises USB-C Power Deliver (USB-PD) technology, allowing charging to be performed from a wide range of suitable power sources.
Waterscapes publishes irrigation troubleshooting guide as industry marks Smart Irrigation Month
Waterscapes, the UK specialist in commercial irrigation systems and water feature maintenance, has published a practical troubleshooting guide to help facilities and estates teams diagnose the irrigation faults that surface in high summer
Designing through uncertainty: how landscape designers can thrive in a tough market
In a cautious market, landscape designer Adam Vetere (MBALI) shares how creativity, personalisation, and industry collaboration can help designers not just survive, but thrive.
STIHL launches high-performance Kombi machine for versatile landscaping tasks
STIHL has launched the powerful, battery-operated KMA 140 R as part of its highly versatile KombiSystem.
G-Scapes Group brings together over fifty years of horticultural expertise under one identity
The G-Scapes Group is bringing together four specialist divisions under one family identity for the first time.
Makita XGT tools helping to maintain the historic Keele University Campus
Keele University has invested in a wide range of Makita 40Vmax XGT cordless grounds maintenance tools to help its team to efficiently maintain the extensive site.
Kärcher and STIHL launch ground-breaking battery alliance
Two drivers of innovation, one vision: Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG and ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG have announced the launch of their joint battery alliance.