GreenBlue Urban has installed another three of its SuDSPods at United Utilities Headquarters in Warrington. The pods have been connected to the downpipes of the Northern Gatehouse Building, which directly capture runoff of 80sqm from the 107sqm roof. Featuring a...
Landscaping supplier Marshalls claimed a 'resilient performance' as its revenue for the first half of 2024 dropped by 13% compared to 2023. The fall, from £354m to £306m was attributed to low levels of new build housing and private housing repair, maintenance and...
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 ingredients sourced from the UK such as NPK, seaweed, blood fertiliser, lime, hoof...
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 version of the software set to launch this September. As well as the London event,...
A new professional battery-powered blower has hit the market from German kit manufacturer Stihl. The BGA 250 is “the world’s most powerful handheld battery-powered blower throughout the full battery charger” thanks to its ability to maintain full power whilst the battery discharges. It’s lighter than its BGA 86 counterpart at 2.7kg – with the...
At Life Outdoors, premium outdoor living, cooking, and entertaining spaces are brought to life with unparalleled excellence and craftsmanship. Life Outdoors specialises in creating exceptional outdoor environments that transform everyday life. With over two decades of industry experience, the team is dedicated to designing bespoke outdoor spaces...
STARK Building Materials UK moves towards a sustainable future with the appointment of its first head of sustainability. Sabrina Passley’s new role will see her continuing to implement the building materials supplier’s sustainability strategy, supporting tradespeople and employees in progressing onward sustainably. Passley brings with her more...
Hard landing manufacturer, Tobermore, prepares for the next phase of its market expansion, with the appointment of its first ever board of directors. The inaugural board will sit above the manufacturer’s current senior leadership team, providing strategic direction, governance and oversight. Managing director, David Henderson, will take up the...
Supplier of landscaping and forestry products, Green-tech, scoops the win for Best New Product at this year’s GLAS Ireland, which took place in Dublin. Designed to support urban tree planting, the TreeParker® system works to protect against soil compaction, providing stability for highways’ applications, and managing drainage in urban tree pits....
Turfcare machinery and equipment supplier, Reesink Turfcare launches its new user-centred website. The supplier says it decided early on in the planning stage that the new website “shouldn’t just be for Reesink’s users but about them”. Gillian Haverson, marketing and communications managers at Reesink Turfcare, affirms why the company's continued...
Building materials supplier, Jewson unveils major rebrand at inaugural ‘Live On Tour’ event at the NEC in Birmingham. Jewson’s first ever ‘Live On Tour’, which was hailed a success, played host to the unveiling of the supplier’s official rebrand launch, among a myriad of other highlights. A refreshed visual identity, complete with redesigned...
Supplier of self-watering planters and street furniture, Amberol, launches a new versatile, low maintenance living wall range. Connecting people with nature, the new Amberwall range offers a ‘vibrant ecosystem’ in areas where space is a premium. Its interlocking reservoir units offer adjustable versatile styling options, available to display in...
Power tool supplier, Makita, continues to expand its range with the launch of its first ever robotic mower. Offering automatic mowing and charging, the new RM350D Robotic Mower affords 3,500m2 lawn and 26° slope coverage. Designed to mow lawns and recharge automatically on its dedicated charging station, the RM350D’s cutting height can also be...
In an effort to further support merchants, landscape solutions supplier, Talasey appoints new director of customer experience, a first for the company. Rob Bullock joins Talasey with experience in sales, customer service and tech. His new role will see him ‘cherry-pick’ best practices from across industries to improve merchant customer experience...
Urban tree supplier and planter, GreenBlue Urban partners with Barcham Nursery to host sustainable drainage systems (SuDs) and biodiversity net gain (BNG) workshops. ‘Our Future Landscape: Integrating SuDS & BNG’ was hosted by GreenBlue Urban’s strategic business development, Howard Gray, at Barcham Nursery in Cambridgeshire. The day's...
Nurture Group renames its pest control business to better reflect the company’s environmental and sustainability focused policies and practices. Nurture Pest Control, formerly Rokill Limited, was acquired by Nurture in November 2021. It provides services to commercial, domestic and public sector clients across Britain. This rebrand is the latest...
Only 9 July, diplomats from across European embassies based in London were welcomed at Provender Nurseries on behalf of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA). This visit to the Kent based nursery was organised to provide a look into the operations of a UK grower first-hand with the opportunity to share insights into how the industry works...
Wyevale Nurseries is once again supplying plants for a selection of the ‘Long Border’ designs at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park taking place next week. Designed by final year landscape architect students, the four sponsored borders look to meet the RHS challenge of ‘Make a Statement’. Wyevale Nurseries’ amenity sales executive, Alan Young,...
Environmental consultancy, Tyler Grange, named SME Employer of the Year at the InsideOut Awards 2024. The annual award, supported by the InsideOut LeaderBoard Charity and Wellbeing@Work Summits, recognise and celebrate excellence in promoting mental health, wellness and overall wellbeing. Tyler Grange was awarded the accolade for its mental...
Johnsons Nurseries partners with agricultural and horticultural college, Askham Bryan College, to deliver a bespoke horticulture training course. The two Yorkshire based businesses will be partnering for a second year to deliver the 12 week course, ‘Introduction to Horticulture’, developed exclusively for Johnsons Nurseries’ staff. Taking place...
Provender Nurseries has become the first trade supplier to have a Control Point after a change in import rules earlier this year. This means a faster, smoother transition of plant imports, reduced costs and therefore cost saving for customers at Provender, says Stuart Tickner, head of nursery, biosecurity and production. It has spent the last...
After making significant strides in its transition to peat-free tree production using AirPot technology, Majestic Trees will be exhibiting several specimen trees at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, taking place next week (2 - 7 July 2024). Trials at the nursery have been ongoing for 12 years, with over 1,500 trees across more than...
Construction begins on Hillier’s new sustainable growing facility, located at its Hampshire nursery, in an effort to facilitate all-year-round growing potential. As weather conditions continue to fluctuate, Hillier says it was seeking a “solution to enable its growing team” to produce plants at the right time of year, regardless of weather. The...
Wyevale Nurseries receives Plant Healthy Certification for its high biosecurity standards for the fourth consecutive year. The certification was presented to production manager, Kyle Ross, following a comprehensive independent audit. “I’d like to thank all the team members who were involved. Their cooperation, time and knowledge has been...
Hamilton's Outdoor Living opens the doors to its new outdoor living showroom in Penrith, Cumbria, in what is a first for the North West. Offering outdoor living products from suppliers across the UK and Europe, including Breeze Home, Living Green, Cubic Outdoor Cooking & Kitchens and more. With a range of products on display from hard...
The Yorkshire horticulture duo of Johnsons Nurseries Ltd and Palmer Landscapes join forces to enhance the grounds of the newly established £9 million Highfield Care Home on the outskirts of Tadcaster. Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, located between Harrogate and York, supplied £30,000 worth of diverse planting, complementary of the existing landscape....
Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30 Awards in association with Green-tech launched earlier this year in the search for the tenth class of the industry's up and coming proffessionals. With just over a month left to enter, Green-tech explain why the company is so keen to support the awards and how its messages align with what the awards represent. Why is...
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