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Makita branches out with its new pruning saw
Makita has launched its latest powerful and compact UC029G 40VMax XGT Brushless Pruning Saw, built for high-performance cutting in landscaping and arborist applications.

Branching out to Green up Goring High Street
After nearly 30 years designing and creating BALI award winning gardens, The Garden Design Company Ltd has opened 'The Garden Design Studio' in Goring-on-Thames High Street to offer a fabulous space for the public and garden designers to seek inspiration and to discuss their garden projects.

Johnsons Nurseries and Ashlea Ltd Help Create Therapeutic Garden at Lancashire SAFE Centre
A major collaboration between Conlon Construction, City Build, Equans UK, Ashlea Ltd, Morgan Sindall Construction, Tilbury Douglas, C&W Berry, The Casey Group, F Parkinson, Russell WBHO, JH Mayor and Sons, and Johnsons Nurseries has transformed unused land at the Lancashire SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination) Centre, based at Royal Preston Hospital, into a peaceful, private therapeutic garden for patients, visitors, and staff.

STIHL expands AP System with new entry-level batteries
STIHL has expanded its AP System range with the launch of two new lithium-ion batteries, the AP 20 and AP 30, engineered to meet the needs of domestic, semi-professional and professional users taking on lighter gardening and landscaping tasks.

Buff Dominates UK Patio Sales
Bradstone’s latest data has revealed a clear national favourite when it comes to patio colours, with Buff paving accounting for 42% of all of the paving manufacturer’s domestic orders across the UK.

In Memory of Adrian Masters
It is with the most profound sadness that Origin Amenity Solutions, along with many in our industry, remember our friend and colleague, Adrian (Ade) Masters, who passed away on Thursday, 26th June 2025, after a short illness.

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.

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.