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...
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...
Landscape supplier, Green-tech and landscape contractor, Palmer Landscapes have collaborated in an effort to bring the University of York’s outdoor space to life. The £130m ‘Campus for the Future’ masterplan has transformed the Heslington East Campus, strengthening the link between the west and east campuses, whilst maximising views of the lake...
Beechwood Trees and Landscapes strengthens its presence in the East Midlands following its latest contract acquisition. The landscape and arboriculture service provider has been awarded two new contracts with Nottingham City Council and Nottingham County Council. Coupled with the company’s existing partnership with Eyrewash Council, it is now...
Johnsons Nurseries, a family-run business based in North Yorkshire, has supplied almost 30,000 woodland trees and whips to create vast new woodlands across the north of England. Over 30 varieties of trees were supplied to the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate in Masham, via the DTMS Group, which will be delivering the landscaping for the project....
As part of its Grow Together Programme, Tubex has partnered with Greenway Training to provide 450 recyclable and biodegradable tree shelters for its Lantra Tree Planting and Establishing Woodlands courses. Launched in 2022, Tubex’s Grow Together offers a scheme where charity or community projects across the UK are able to receive a donation of...
Power tool supplier, Makita, continues to grow its lawn maintenance product range with three new battery powered additions. The range now includes two additional cordless lawn mowers - the 40VMax XGT LM003G and LM004G and its first cordless scarifier, the 40VMax XGT UV001GZ. All three lawnmowers are powered by Makita’s advanced XGT technology and...
The sales team at Provender Nurseries has welcomed four new members in an effort to keep up with increasing sales demand. James Robson joins the team at Provender from running his own garden maintenance business, he says he enjoys “being surrounded by interesting plants and a supportive team everyday.” Already a part of the wider Provender team...
Landscapeplus is raising money for a member of its team after their “life was turned upside down” from a cancer diagnosis. Just 18 months ago warehouse manager Jake Boulton was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma; a cancerous brain tumour that spreads through the cerebrospinal fluid. He underwent a 13 hour surgery at John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford,...
Headline partner for the Pro Landscaper Business Awards since 2022 and category partner before that, Caribbean Blinds has been involved with the awards since 2020. “The landscape sector is an important sector for our business. More of our pergolas make it to market through this sector than any other, so alongside the obvious brand recognition,...
UK wholesale nursery Greenwood Plants has been awarded Plant Healthy certification as part of its ongoing commitment to biosecurity. An audit was conducted of the company’s six nurseries, which span more than 50 hectares across the UK, back in February. Greenwood handles around six million plants each year across all of its nurseries, as well as...
Power tools manufacturer Makita adds two new pruning products to its outdoor product range. The new DUP180 Brushless Pruning Shear offers an adjustable shear blade opening angle and the ability to accommodate four different cutting capacities up to ø30mm. Providing up to 8,800 cuts on a single charge, when used with a 6.0Ah battery. The tool’s...
Amberol’s New Planter Enhancement range of contemporary parklets and planters were launched at FutureScape 2023, showcasing its versatile and stylish design to regenerate public spaces. The New Planter Enhancement range has been designed to help transform outdoor environments, whether that’s creating dedicated urban well-being zones on the...
Leeds based Palmer Nurseries has announced that it will be the West Yorkshire stockist for Inturf’s Classic turf. Director Ben Palmer says adding turf to its “horticultural hub” is a step forward in it becoming a “one stop shop for landscaping needs” at its site on Calverley Lane in Leeds. The Classic turf does not use plastic or netting, which...
Husqvarna has released a new wire-free professional robotic mower for smaller commercial areas. The Automower® 520 EPOS uses Husqvarna’s virtual boundary technology to mow the lawn, covering 5,000sqm in 48 hours. It can also use systematic cutting to create patterns, something which Husqvarna says its customers have been requesting. Pre-set...
A new equipment replacement fund will donate Stihl tools and PPE to those in need. The initiative is part of a new partnership between horticultural charity Perennial and kit brand Stihl GB. There’s been a 21% increase in individuals from the sector seeking Perennial’s support and a significant rise in those accessing its online tools, says...
Join Platipus Anchors on the 5 March for its next webinar. Securing a newly planted tree can be tricky, especially when the tree quality, planting location or environment presents unique challenges. In this informative webinar, Carl Reeders will share proven techniques for anchoring trees in difficult situations. You’ll learn simple, effective...
Bradford Council carries out highway improvement and sustainable landscaping works with the support of landscape supplier Green-tech. The project, designed by Bradford Council’s own landscape architects and highways engineers, looks to deliver improvements to the area locally known as the ‘Top of Town’. Improvement works include tackling climate...
Hertfordshire based tree nursery Majestic Trees supplies and plants the official Coronation Tree to commemorate HM King Charles III succession to the throne. The Acer platanoides, also known as Crimson King, has been planted on the grounds of Hertford Castle, a Grade 1 listed building dating back to the 15th century. Managing director of Majestic...
Three flower companies will be donating their perennial ‘garden’ to a national children’s hospice garden charity after its showcase at the upcoming Garden Press Event. JUB Holland, Keukenhof and Rijnbeek Perennials will be exhibiting an array of their early flowering varieties through a mini ‘perennial meadow’ display at this year's event ....
Jeremey Norris has been appointed managing director of Lawsons (Whetsone) Ltd, the Building, Timber, Fencing and Landscaping Suppliers group of companies. After joining the company in 1994, Norris has served in a number of roles including over fifteen years as commercial director. Chairman Simon Lawson says Norris’s appointment will lead the...
A quarter of Green-tech customers feel buoyant and think business will be booming this year, found Green-tech’s annual customer survey. At the end of last year, the Yorkshire-based supplier asked all its customers questions on its service as well as on their order books and expectations going into a new year. Just 6% are concerned that business...
Jacksons Fencing reveals the winner of the Approved Installer of the Year Award 2023 after a recent selection process. London based Leyton Fencing Decking and Landscaping took home the win after an evaluation process that Jackons says “exemplifies the values upheld by them [Jacksons].” After a year marked by economic uncertainties and rising...
Stihl has introduced the KMA 120 R battery KombiEngine to its AP System, offering compatibility with all the main attachments, from blowers and hedge trimmers to pole pruners and sweepers. The KMA 120 R can be used with up to 12 different attachments and comes with a tool-free adjustable loop handle for simplistic adjustment. Offering two speed...
Origin Amenity has acquired Groundtrax Systems Ltd in a move the two attribute in part to their respective sustainability goals. The Group says the acquisition will support its future ‘strategic’ goals, as well as balancing its current portfolio. Origin Amenity managing director, Chris Clark comments: “Groundtrax products as part of Sustainable...
Hard landscaping supplier London Stone opens its ninth showroom in Manchester. Located in Altrincham, the new 220m2 showroom features a variety of hard landscaping materials, including natural stone, porcelain and clay pavers, composite decking, cladding and garden planters. The showroom's opening is a “massive step forward” for the company, and...
Palmer Nurseries has secured investment from ex Green-tech founders, Richard and Rachel Kay- owners and founders of Rabbit Holdings, a property development firm. After 30 years working together in their respective businesses, the Kays and Palmer group (Palmer Plants, Palmer Landscapes and Palmer Nurseries) are collaborating to create an...
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