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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

Why Landscapers and Trades Call Sones Their Go-To Accountants
Sones Accountancy Services explains how their hands-on, no-jargon approach helps landscapers and tradespeople stay on top of their finances, save tax, and focus on growing their business.

Get ready for Mental Health Awareness Week
It is Mental Health Awareness Week from 12 to 18 May, giving members a timely opportunity to raise this important issue with employees.

BALI welcomes new tree health research
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has marked National Plant Health Week by announcing 17 new research projects on tree health.

Talasey appoints Lisa Young as new Managing Director
Talasey – one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of landscaping solutions – has appointed Lisa Young (formerly of Stark Group) as its new Managing Director.

Shropshire landscaping company finalists in prestigious industry awards
Butler Landscaping and Design have been shortlisted in the national Pro Landscaper Business Awards in the Landscaping Company between £1,000,000 to £2,500,000 turnover category

Green-tech Announces Back-to-Back Wins at Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2025
Green-tech have been named Supplier and Service Provider of the Year at the 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Awards

Maximise Your Media Impact with the Free BALI PR and Media Guide
BALI have released the second free instalment in their “Marketing Best Practice guide” series, designed to help member businesses improve their marketing practices and save money by making the most of their in-house skills.

Inclusive PPE: new British Standard and BALI call for evidence
BALI has reviewed the draft of a new British Standard on the provision of inclusive personal protective equipment (PPE), due to be finalised and published by January 2026.