Woodland Grow Natural Fertiliser is the latest addition to Green-tech’s product portfolio. The fertiliser - which incorporates British native woodland fungal communities and soil microbes – will be exclusively distributed by the Yorkshire-based supplier. Natural...
Software provider Vectorworks has announced that its Design Days are returning this year, with the first of the event series to take place in London on 1 October. Design professionals across architecture, interior, and landscape will be able to explore the 2025...
Facilities management company, Mitie, is sowing the seeds of biodiverse landscapes with new flowering lawn trials. The company is trialling the use of flowering lawns across two of its contracts in Leuchars and Dudley. During the trials Mitie will measure the beneficial impact the flowering lawns have on the local biodiversity, recording the...
Teaming up with the Royal Botanical Garden, Kew, in 2023, Husqvarna returned to assess the progress of its three commercial robotic lawn mowers. The two Husqvarna Automower® 550 EPOS robotic mowers and one Husqvarna Automower® 535AWD robotic mower were installed and have since assisted the Kew team in overcoming multiple challenges previously...
Two members of the team at Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded this month after notching up 80 years of service between them. After joining the business at age 16, tractor driver Russel Crump has this year, marked half a century of service with the company and has received a Gold Medal for his time. While crop protection supervisor,...
Plans are in motion for Ireland based substrate producer, Bulrush Horticulture, as it lays the groundwork to increase capacity and meet the growing demand for peat-free growing media. Ahead of what the substrate producer predicts to be a busy season next year, Bulrush is moving forward with its plans to expand its operations through a...
Equipment and worksite solutions brand, Bobcat, breaks ground on its new 280-million EUR manufacturing facility in Mexico. Located in Salinas Victoria municipality, in the state of Neuvo Leon, the 65,00- sqm facility is expected to create 600 to 800 jobs in the region, with a forecasted completion of 2026. The new location, which was announced in...
Leeds natural stone supplier, Tectonix, successfully offsets its UK operations' carbon emissions through a new collaboration. Partnering with Neutral Carbon Zone (NCZ), Tectonix has used its ESO-accredited methodology to establish a step on the journey towards achieving net zero. The Leed’s supplier says it was committed to measuring and...
Griffin Glasshouses makes its largest donation to the National Garden Scheme off the back of its 2023 sales. The £35,620 donation marks the largest annual contribution made by Griffin to the charity to date, since the pair's partnership began in 2013. For every glasshouse sold in the National Garden Scheme collection, Griffin donates 5% of the...
Employees from Yorkshire-based nursery, Johnsons Nurseries, have together walked nearly 7,000 miles, raising over £1k for Kidney Research UK. As part of Move More April, an annual celebration to encourage people to move more in their day-to-day lives, Johnsons Nurseries employees involved in the challenge raised £1,046 for the UK charity,...
Battery-powered outdoor power equipment supplier, EGO Power Plus, is expanding its Pro X Series with a new battery mower. The LMX5300E-SP features EGO’s proven Peak Power™ technology, drawing on energy from two 56V ARC Lithium batteries at once. Group product director at EGO, Vince Brauns, says: “The LMX5300E-SP provides the power and performance...
Tubex launches its Tree Shelter Collection and Recycling Programme 2024 season with a call to action for all tree shelter users to fulfill their “commitment to the land.” Recent grants, such as the England Woodland Creation Offer, make collection mandatory, stating that landowners must “remove and dispose of tree guards in an appropriate manner...
Power tool manufacturer, Milwaukee Tool have launched the next generation of its M18 Fuel Blower, designed to facilitate quick routine clean-ups. The M18 Fuel Blower leverages a Powerstate Brushless Motor, offering an air volume of 14.2 M3/min at 193 km/h of air speed and 12.2 N of blowing force. Milwaukee Tool says this latest blower operates at...
Battery-powered outdoor power equipment supplier, EGO Power Plus, is supporting landscaping and grounds maintenance professionals with the launch of its new charging system. EGO has expanded its PRO X series with the introduction of a new chainsaw, new hedge trimmers, brush cutters, line trimmers and mowers. In addition to a new next-generation...
Makita expands its growing range of outdoor equipment with the launch of its new battery powered brushless blower. Delivering a maximum air velocity of 86m/s and an average blowing force of 24N, the UB003C 36V Blower combines “comfort and functionality”, says the power tool supplier. The new UB003C is also compatible with the PDC1200 (33.5Ah) and...
Rolawn, today, announces its new partnership with Wildflower Turf Ltd, a move the company calls the “logical” next step to continue helping customers comply with environmental legislative change. Sales and marketing director at Rolawn, Jonathan Hill, explains why the company has partnered with Wildflower Turf Ltd, “Our customer base has high...
Stihl GB has officially opened its new 11,500m2 facility in Surrey after “outgrowing” its former site. The purpose-built head office and 9,000m2 distribution centre has been in the works since 2015. Dr Nikolas Stihl, chairman of the supervisory board of the Stihl Group, said its completion “marks another milestone in Stihl’s almost 100-year...
Landscaping supplier Marshalls has announced the final results of this year’s Marshalls Register Awards, including Contractor of the Year. Over 400 landscaping projects were entered into the award and earlier this year, Marshalls announced its regional winners of the competition across its series of 11 roadshows. The national champions for each...
Supplier of landscaping materials, Green-tech is supporting a local primary school with the donation of a range of materials. Earlier this month, Green-tech delivered and installed a variety of materials to the Great Ouseburn Community Primary School in North Yorkshire, in an effort to revitalise several key areas within the school grounds. The...
Manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, accessories and hand tools, Milwaukee Tool, has expanded its battery powered outdoor power equipment (OPE) range in an effort to be a ‘one-stop shop’ for professionals. First launched in 2017, Milwaukee Tool’s OPE range, already at over 60 strong, will continue to grow with the company’s latest releases,...
Marshalls has launched a new lower-carbon alternative to granite paving, offering increased durability and design flexibility. Building on the company’s popular Modal collection, which launched in 2020, Modal X™ features eight colourways, five depths and 15 plan sizes. In addition to smooth and textured finish options, and three complementary set...
Provender Nurseries is strengthening its connection with landscape architects and town planners with the introduction of a commercial sales branch. Grant Beerling has joined the Provender team as commercial sales and will be managing the account for the aforementioned roles. Part of Beerling’s remit will be to engage with landscape architects and...
Composite decking brand, Trex, has launched its new Signature collection, available through UK distribution partner Arbor Forest Products. The new collection offers the ease of maintenance and high performance of WPC with proprietary shell formulation that delivers a realistic representation of wood, says Trex. Using a different process than any...
Landscape Suppliers Herts, formally known as St Albans Stone, has been acquired by wholesale building supplier, George Davies Turf (GDT). Based in London Colney and founded in 2002, Landscape Suppliers Herts is known for its importation and selling of natural stone products, as well as providing a range of landscaping materials including...
Lindum Turf, based at Thorganby near York, has been shortlisted for the Sustainable Garden Product of the Year category at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the second consecutive year. The North Yorkshire turf grower won the award last year for its plastic-free wildflower turf, which is grown on a fully biodegradable growing medium. As with the...
Landscapers from across the UK joined Marshalls to get a sneak peek of the manufacturer’s upcoming products and crown the regional winners of the Marshalls Register Awards. At the event, attendees got an exclusive look at new products including Modal X, a carbon-reduced alternative to granite paving, plus upcoming paving products. Tools suppliers...
Following the success of its zero-turn mowers, battery-powered outdoor equipment manufacturer, EGO Power Plus is expanding its ride-on range with two new tractor mowers. The twin-blade tractor mowers utilise up to six EGO ARC Lithium™ 56V portable batteries, offering the same power and performance as a petrol counterpart. Group product director...
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