Perennial pioneers
Research from the Netherlands shows planting perennials in amenity settings can save money in the longer term, says Magda Ibrahim
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Experts to explore planting balance at Hard Landscaping Show seminar
A panel of four landscaping experts will explore the balance between planting and hard landscaping during the Hard Landscaping Show on 24-25 March.
In Depth
Perennial planting benefits community
The city of Leiden has a history of horticultural firsts; its botanic garden was the site of the first tulip...
Landscape: The City gets greener
The City's latest prestige office development opens a new chapter in rooftop garden design
Landscape: Greening the landscape
Without a commitment to sustainability, contractors risk losing out on work
Landscape Review: Going for play value
Creating new play areas has become more challenging as government guidance and completion times throw up their own challenges
Landscape Review: Changing play spaces
With innovative kit and a broad programme of seminars, this year's PlayFair promises to give play providers a lot to...
Cash & Carry: Luring customers in
The downturn means cash and carries are working harder than ever - resulting in opportunities for customers
Stemming the tide: Sustainable drainage
New legislation is likely to put sustainable drainage on the mainstream agenda.
Landscape Review: Sustaining renewal
A new study suggests the amount of public-sector funding committed to regeneration may soon overtake the private sector's contribution. LR...
Landscape Review: Schemes for schools
Education, education, education." That was the mantra that saw Tony Blair clinch election victory for the Labour party in 1997.
Interview - Luciano Giubbilei, garden designer and owner, Luciano Giubbilei Garden Design
Going against family tradition and exploring unfamiliar territory takes a strong will. But for Luciano Giubbilei - who began his...
Tackling problem paving
The new law to discourage front gardens from being paved over is an opportunity for landscapers and suppliers.
Soft landscaping - cutting the cost of tree care
Picking more mature trees, the right varieties and an appropriate environment can all help to reduce maintenance, says Jez Abbott.
Notebook
Business Management: New landscape, new rules -- Part 3
In the final instalment of her three-part series, Leslie Kossoff looks at how firms can benefit from thinking small.
New Products
Koro by Imants scarifier
Campey Turf Care Systems has supplied a 1.2m Koro scarifier collector to Real Madrid. It will be used as part...
Events
Arboricultural Knowledge
- 16 March 2010|Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG
- The Arboricultural Association
Vectorworks Advanced
- 17 March 2010|Landscape House, Stoneleigh Park, Wawickshire, CV8 2LG
- BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries)
Plant Focus
Test Reports
Echo HCA-265ES
"Don't like it at all," declares Alscot Park gardener David Williams, rejecting the Echo HCA-265ES. "It doesn't seem to be...
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Food security brings pressure for action
News that University of Warwick bosses have been "summoned" to a meeting with environment secretary Hilary Benn - as the...
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Research Update
Science into practice: improving plants with irrigation management
Testing potential for the use of regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) as a tool to manage plant quality for the hardy...
Research matters ... salt tolerance in shrubs
As competition for water supplies increases, growers may soon be obliged to water their ornamental shrubs with saline water.
