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Jayne Leyland to Retire from Origin Amenity Solutions after 13 Years of Innovation and Impact
After more than three decades shaping the future of amenity turf management, Jayne Leyland, Product Portfolio Director at Origin Amenity Solutions.

New tool to make green spaces safer
Parks for London has launched a new tool to help designers and managers make green spaces feel safer for women and girls.

Evergreen Exterior Services Launches Exclusive Trade-Only Evening Event for Designers & Landscapers
Leading wholesale nursery Evergreen Exterior Services is set to host an exclusive Meet the Supplier Evening this September - an event specifically created in response to feedback from landscape professionals who find daytime trade events difficult to attend.

Ground Control employees raise £50,000 honouring beloved colleague
Ground Control employees have raise £50,000 in honour of beloved colleague Simon Wiggins. The fundraising was for the RNLI as the maintenance division's ‘Charity of the Year’.

Vectorworks Design Days 2025 Return to Global Stage
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks will host its global Design Days again, with events taking Place in London, Vancouver, Tokyo, and Sydney. inviting architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture and design professionals to these worldwide networking and educational events.

Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes at Origin Enterprises
Origin Enterprises, the international group championing sustainable land use solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Andrews as Managing Director of Landscapes, a newly created role within the Group’s Living Landscapes division.

STIHL launches new mobile box for easy charging and transportation
STIHL has launched the new CB 1 charging box, allowing for the efficient transportation and charging of STIHL AP batteries on the go.

OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest 2025
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is returning to GroundsFest in 2025 to showcase the latest in turf solutions, digital technology and line marking innovation.

RHS Relaunches Plants for Pollinators List
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has relaunched its Plants for Pollinators lists, with nearly 10,000 plants now qualifying for the logo. The lists details plants that are visited by pollinators, and are both readily available and suitable for growing in UK gardens.

BALI survey finds members keen to engage with BNG
The vast majority of BALI members are interested in getting involved with the government’s biodiversity net gain (BNG) policy, according to our new survey on the topic.