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Knowledge Week 2025 – Handling, Transport & Planting Big Trees
Moving and planting large trees requires true expertise. A single mistake in the process can result in damage, poor growth, or even the loss of the tree. Whether you work in urban planting, landscape projects, or tree management, the proper handling of large trees is critical.

Win a Robotic Line Marker for a Year at the OAS Demonstration Days in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is inviting grounds professionals, turf managers, and sports contractors to attend a free, exclusive Line Marking Demonstration Day this July

STIHL launches new battery-operated blower boasting powerful performance
STIHL’s BGA 160 battery-powered blower offers landscaping teams a convenient and quiet means of cleaning surfaces and paths, effortlessly tackling such tasks with a high air flow rate of up to 940 m3/h.

Green-tech to Exhibit at GLAS 2025 – Visit the Team on Stand F3
Green-tech has confirmed it will be exhibiting at GLAS 2025, Ireland’s leading trade event for the horticulture, landscape, and sports turf sectors.

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water will introduce a hosepipe ban on Friday (11 July), following the declaration of drought across many parts of northern England in June.

Lawsons Announces Christ’s Hospital Bursary
Lawsons are funding an annual scholarship for a pupil to attend Christ’s Hospital School.

New UK pesticide plan addresses amenity sector
The UK and devolved governments have published their long-awaited National Action Plan (NAP) on pesticides, with a focus on the farming and amenity sectors.

P1 Contractors and Johnsons Nurseries Support World’s Largest Passivhaus School with Sustainable Landscaping
P1 Contractors Ltd, one of Scotland’s leading landscape construction specialists, has successfully completed the soft landscaping works at the newly opened Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline—the world’s largest certified Passivhaus education building.

Show gardens needn't cost the earth at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025
RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse welcomes an inspiring new show garden entry from acclaimed garden designer and BALI member, Lee Bestall - 'Hazelwood Barn | Reimagined by Bestall & Co’.

New Transparency Rules for Small UK Companies
Sones Accountancy Services reveals the new requirement for profit and loss accounts to be made publicly available.