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Howardson Group unveils state-of-the-art HQ
Howardson Group, home to market-leading brands Dennis Mowers, Hunter Grinders and SISIS Machinery, officially opened
Toro “Leading the Charge” to outdoor power electrification
Drawing on a century of expertise and engineering excellence, Toro has launched the Revolution Series.
Verti-Top sets standard for synthetic turf upkeep
Rising demand for synthetic surface cleaning from schools and sports clubs has triggered the purchase
Wyevale launches bareroot hedging and forestry catalogue
The latest bareroot hedging and forestry catalogue from Wyevale Nurseries features details of the varieties
UK-exclusive offer on Norwood HD36V2 sawmill
Global Machinery Solutions is offering a UK exclusive on the Norwood HD36V2 sawmill. For a
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GROUNDS CARE & TURF
“Fairway futureproofing” at Cardigan
Maintaining premium fairways on the rugged west coast of Wales has always been a challenge at Cardigan Golf Club. With shallow soils of only 3 to 4 inches over bedrock,
Combitool raises quality year-round at Langley School
Langley School’s senior groundsman Phil Cook is reflecting on better quality sportspitches and less reliance on equipment hire after investing in kit that does four jobs in one. When Phil
Botanical diversity combats climate impact
Grass species diversity is an insurance policy, notes Stuart Yarwood, regional technical manager of DLF Seeds Spring 2025 was the hottest and driest on record. Four heatwaves, rainfall 40% below
Hydrowick hits 1,000 milestone
Recent works at Burford Golf Club marked a milestone for sportsturf contractor Djuke – its 1,000th install of the Hydrowick drainage system. The achievement comes fewer than nine years after
MACHINERY & TOOLS
Verti-Rake boosts Hibs pitch quality
Maintaining a top-class playing surface at Easter Road Stadium is no small task but for Steven Thomas, head groundsman at Hibernian FC, having the right machinery makes all the difference.
Makita releases new cordless chainsaw
Makita has released its new professional cordless UC030G 40VMax 500 mm brushless XGT® chainsaw, designed for demanding cutting tasks where reliability, durability and high performance are essential. Built to deliver
Bobcat unveils its most powerful mini-track loader
This week's Paysalia annual landscaping show in Lyon is the stage for manufacturer Bobcat to launch its most powerful mini-track loader to date, the MT120. The unit “offers increased lifting
Stihl battery sprayer blends comfort and precision
Power tool maker Stihl has expanded its sprayer offering with launch of the SGA 30, a sprayer designed “to combine operator comfort with consistently precise liquid application”. Built for landscapers,
ARBORICULTURE
Stihl extends PPE forestry work range
Power tool make Stihl has launched additions to its professional personal protective equipment “to deliver outstanding comfort, protection and mobility” for forestry workers and arborists. Spanning the Function, Dynamic and
GreenMech tends Koala Tree Care “from birth to breeding”
Family-run arb firm Koala Tree Care already operate two GreenMech woodchippers for their work across North Somerset. Now twin brothers Callum and Aaron have added the turntable Eco 135TT which,
GreenMech tends Koala Tree Care “from birth to breeding”
Family-run arb firm Koala Tree Care already operates two GreenMech woodchippers for their work across North Somerset. Now twin brothers Callum and Aaron have added the turntable Eco 135TT which,
Gristwood & Toms prioritise clean power today and tomorrow
Leading arb business Gristwood & Toms (G&T) rely on a vast and varied fleet of high-performance 2-stroke equipment to deliver consistent reliability on jobs around the country. Powering that operation
TRAINING, EDUCATION & RECRUITMENT
Apprenticeship powers next generation of landscapers
Landscapers have few opportunities to gain qualifications, as the sector lacks a formal, focused educational base. The issue lies in the ill-defined nature of landscaping, as under its umbrella lie
ICL Continue to Learn scholars named
The five participants of the 10th ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship have been revealed. They are: ● Adam Mitchell - course manager, Tehidy Park Golf Club ● Darren Foster -
J. Parker’s supports young talent in horticulture
J. Parker’s supports young talent in horticulture One of the UK’s leading gardening retailers, J. Parker's welcomed 25 members of the Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) to its production
How to attract employees into landscaping
What will attract employees into the world of landscaping and sports turf asks Greg Rhodes Recruitment is the buzz word for many across the landscaping sector, as member bodies, land-based
