Survival of the fittest - amenity growers strive to survive the budget cuts
Government cuts and little private development mean tough times for amenity growers, says Gavin McEwan.
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Experts line up for Horticulture Week IoG Saltex public sector landscaping debate
Leading players from the world of regeneration and public sector landscaping are to take part in a Horticulture Week panel discussion at next week's IoG Saltex.
In Depth
EC1 New Deal for Communities - before and after transformations
The EC1 New Deal for Communities programme in south Islington, London, invested in the redesign of parks, streets and social...
Market report: MEWPs
Work at height can be done safely and legally if using the correctly selected raised platform, says Sally Drury.
London 2012 Olympic Park - Rising in the east
At London's Olympic Park, a vast riverine landscape is being created from scratch. Gavin McEwan reports on progress to date.
Market Report- Tractors
The latest models from 23-110hp use technology to make them manoeuvrable and versatile, says Sally Drury.
Kit tests - Tractors
Tested this week - TYM T433 CAB; NEW HOLLAND T5060
Landscape Review - Play revolution
The Play Strategy has transformed playgrounds across the UK and stirred debate on good design, but the well is about...
Landscape Review - What's new in play
Play equipment trends have evolved to reflect interest in natural play and technology developments, says Jack Shamash.
Preparing the grounds for financial battle
Although funding cuts are inevitable, using the right tactics could help to save services, Jack Sidders reports.
Chiswick House and Gardens restoration
Can maintaining the birthplace of English landscaping be reconciled with the needs of a modern city park? Gavin McEwan reports.
What does the Chelsea Flower Show mean for the industry?
It may be celebrity-focused but the media coverage benefits the entire trade, reports Matthew Appleby.
Mini excavators
Size and weight are key determinants when assessing which mini excavator to buy or hire, says Sally Drury.
Coalition gives cut and thrust to industry
With Defra under a new leader, a restructure may provide opportunities for horticulture, Jack Sidders reports.
New Products
Amados E+S
A new electronic control for Amazone's salt spreader range is set to simplify salt spreading this winter.
Events
Outside Art - garden sculpture exhibition
- 28 August to 05 September 2010|Avondale Library Garden & Russells Quarry Garden Mill Hill Baginton CV8 3AG
Dundee Flower and Food Festival
- 03-05 September 2010|Camperdown Country Park, Dundee
- Homecoming Scotland
Spoga Trade Fair 2010
- 05-07 September 2010|Cologne, Germany
- Koelnmesse
Plant Focus
Ceratostigma
This vibrant shrub provides unusual late-summer colour and rich autumnal foliage, says Miranda Kimberley.
Test Reports
Avant Tecno 750
As a farmer, engineer, tutor and assessor of land-based skills, Andrew Griffiths has experience of a wide range of machinery,...
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Editor's Comment
Kate Lowe
Planning battle may loom for task force
At a time when the coalition Government's axe is falling on anything and everything, the fact that the Fruit &...
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