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New LCGD Sam Taylor-Hunt Bursary Launched to Support Professional Gardeners in Planting Design Training
The London College of Garden Design (LCGD) is proud to announce the launch of the Sam Taylor-Hunt Bursary, a new initiative aimed at supporting professional gardeners who are passionate about planting design but may not otherwise have the means to access formal training.
Origin Amenity Solutions Launches Appli-Tec 2000 Rotary Spreader: Precision and Reliability for Professional Turf Management
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is proud to unveil the latest addition to its precision turf care range, the Appli-Tec 2000 Rotary Spreader, which has a 25kg hopper capacity.
Iseki UK & Ireland Expands Technical Team to Support Company Growth
Iseki UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Callum Gaskell as Field Service Engineer, as part of its continued growth and strategic focus on strengthening dealer support services
Blakedown Landscapes delivers new permanent green space in Romford town centre
Blakedown Landscapes has successfully completed the landscaping of North Street Garden, a new permanent public green space in the heart of Romford, delivered on behalf of Romford BID in partnership with the London Borough of Havering and funded through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Are we heading towards a drought?
Many landscapers will have welcomed the recent period of dry, sunny weather, making hay while the sun shines, but there may be cause for concern when it comes to water availability over the next few months.
Landscaping under the Scottish Government 2025-26
The Scottish Government has published its Programme for Government for 2025 to 2026, bringing potential implications for BALI members north of the border.
Evergreens UK Group: The UK’s first 100% circular artificial play surface installation completes on the Scottish Borders
The decision to install ONE-DNA™ Play 100% circular artificial grass from LazyLawn at Innerleithen Park marks a national first, aligning perfectly with the Scottish Border Council’s eco-conscious goals
Mastering Markup and Margin for Landscapers and Trades
Sones Accountancy Services highlights how understanding the difference between markup and margin is the key to quoting confidently and keeping your profits in check
Get ahead of plant health risks with BALI’s free resources
Plant health is an important issue for the landscaping sector and Plant Health Week (5-12 May) and the International Day of Plant Health (12 May) reminds all of us to keep it in mind.
Survey reveals insights into skin cancer in the horticulture workforce
12% of survey respondents had been diagnosed with some form of skin cancer, according to a survey performed by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and Plant Network
