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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.

Southern Water brings in hosepipe ban
Southern Water has become the latest water company to introduce a hosepipe ban this year, following Yorkshire Water, South East Water, and Thames Water.

Talasey hosts a discovery event for its member landscapers
Talasey has hosted a discovery and celebration event for members of its Designer & Installer Network and landscaping industry organisations

Cornwall FA Announces New Grassroots Pitch Improvement Partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions
Cornwall Football Association is proud to announce a new partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions, a leading UK provider of turf management products, services, and expert advice.

Gavin Jones Ltd and Johnsons Nurseries Ltd Help Transform Bradford’s City Centre with Norfolk Gardens Park
As Bradford proudly celebrates its year as UK City of Culture 2025, the city Centre has been reshaped by a series of ambitious public realm improvements, and at the heart of these is the newly completed Norfolk Gardens Park.

Hackney Council appoints Blakedown Landscapes to deliver major west reservoir improvements
Blakedown has commenced works on the West Reservoir Improvement Project on behalf of Hackney Council; a major programme to enhance access, biodiversity and visitor infrastructure at one of London’s most significant waterside public spaces.

Creating Efficiencies To Control Your Business
Sones Accountancy Services highlight ways to reclaim control of your time and operate a more efficient, profitable landscaping and trades business.

Further hosepipe bans announced in England
Both South East Water and Thames Water will shortly introduce hosepipe bans, not long after Yorkshire Water brought in the first widespread ban of the year.