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STIHL celebrates more than 20 years of supporting the next generation of industry professionals
STIHL is celebrating more than two decades of supporting colleges, training providers and students across Great Britain, helping to develop the next generation of skilled professionals in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture and groundcare.
Horticulture and Landscaping Trailblazer Group runs Level 5 Horticulture webinar
The Horticulture and Landscaping Trailblazer Group is holding a webinar for employers and employees who would like to learn more about the Level 5 Horticulture or Landscaping Technical Manager Apprenticeship. The second cohort at the University of Lincoln will commence in February 2027.
Johnsons Nurseries Reinforces Commitment to Plant Health with Renewed Certification and Staff Training Success
One of the UK’s largest commercial plant nurseries, Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, has reaffirmed its commitment to plant health and biosecurity after successfully renewing its Plant Healthy certification and celebrating another group of employees completing specialist Plant Health training.
Bosta introduces dedicated UK fulfilment to give customers greater choice and availability
Bosta UK is now being fulfilled from the newly opened 101,000 sq. ft. MegaGroup Logistics Services UK (MGLS UK) distribution centre at Manston Lane in Leeds, introducing dedicated UK fulfilment alongside its established European distribution network.
Origin Green-Tech opens its doors to GRO Members for green infrastructure insight
Origin Green-tech recently welcomed members of the Green Roof Organisation (GRO) to its Knaresborough headquarters for a day of networking, knowledge-sharing and a behind-the-scenes look at the business and operational facilities.
British Hardwood Tree Nursery highlights 24/7 online ordering with new website launch
Origin Green-tech has launched a new online platform for its British Hardwood Tree Nursery (BHT) trading brand, providing customers with a convenient way to browse and order trees, hedging, shrubs and planting sundries online.
Johnsons Nurseries continues support for Martin House Children’s Hospice with donation of bulbs
Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, one of the UK's leading commercial horticultural suppliers, has continued its support for Martin House Children's Hospice with a further donation of 1,300 bulbs, following its previous contribution of £1,500 worth of plants to the hospice's transformational 'THE BUILD' redevelopment project.
STIHL introduces its most powerful battery-powered arborist chainsaw for large tree maintenance tasks
STIHL has launched the MSA 240 TC-O - the most powerful top-handle arborist chainsaw in its professional battery-operated range. Engineered to deliver fast, smooth cuts, while reducing operator fatigue during large tree maintenance tasks, the new chainsaw pairs high cutting power with an agile, manoeuvrable design to help arborists work more efficiently throughout the day.
Do Commercial Water Features Need Draining? Why They Run All Year
Commercial water features typically run all year round. They don't necessarily need draining for the winter, the summer or any other season. The only reason to drain one is maintenance: a repair, a leak to find, a deep clean, resurfacing or a refurbishment. When the work is done, the feature is refilled and running again. (The only exception to this is where a feature is drained for safety reasons such as a risk of ice on a dry plaza.)
Meet Richard Stow, Director on the Amenity Forum Board
As part of the ongoing Meet the Board series, Richard Stow, Director of the Amenity Forum and Managing Director of Weedfree Limited, shares his perspective on professional vegetation management, the particular challenges of managing weeds across the UK rail network and the importance of retaining effective, sustainable solutions for critical national infrastructure.