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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...

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.

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.

Callicarpa

Its brightly-coloured berries make this plant a truly memorable genus, says Miranda Kimberley.

Tricyrtis

Exotic and eye-catching, Tricyrtis provide late season interest for tricky spots, says Miranda Kimberley.

Callistemon

The Australian genus features striking flowers with large, showy stamens, says Bethan Norris.

Hibiscus

The genus varies from hardy to delicate plants, which attracts a range of customers, 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,...

 
 

What Kit?

Find and compare landscape & amenity equipment.

What kit? - Find and compare landscape & amenity equipment
 
 
 

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Reece Watson

Changes at the Emirates and Nematodes

Firstly id like to take this opportunity to apoligise for my absence the past few months. This summer has seen...

Jo Thompson

Fuggles

'Mmmm it's hop-picking weather'.  I'm hearing this a lot lately: I think it's the Kentish version of "Mmmm seasons of...

 

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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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