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In Depth

Going abroad to further skills

Going to other countries to widen your professional knowledge and experience can offer a number of benefits, says Miranda Kimberley.

Hedging made easy

Ready-grown hedging is still increasing in popularity despite the downturn, reports Gavin McEwan.

What do you think the outlook is for landscaping in 2009?

HW polled guests at the BALI awards in London last week

Events

Organic Gardening

  • 27 November 2008 to 08 January 2009|Hartpury College, Gloucestershire
  • Hartpury College

LANTRA Certificated Chainsaw Course

  • 12-15 January 2009|Oatridge College, West Lothian
  • Oatridge College

Safe Use of Woodchippers

  • 12 January 2009|Merrist Wood Campus, Surrey
  • Merrist Wood Campus

Plant Focus

Plums

Plum trees will grow well in most parts of the UK and are ideal for those new to fruit growing.

Euonymus

This hardy genus is great for filling gaps and adding year-round colour to planting schemes, writes Kris Collins.

Heuchera

These hardy perennials offer year-round interest with a range of attractive colours, writes Gavin McEwan.

Berberis

This hardy shrub offers colour and structure, and is a good choice where security is an issue.

Gentiana

Species-rich gentians bloom from late spring but really come into their own in autumn, says Graham Clarke.

Test Reports

Kymco UXV500

Whether you work on an estate, golf course or nursery, on-site transport can be an important issue. The Kymco UXV500...

 
 

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Matthew Appleby

Bad day at the allotment

Imagine my surprise when I was peacefully going about my business down the allotment on Saturday when a woman came...

Philip Turvil

Boom or bust in 2009

A New Year and new exhaust for my car. It was broken (blowing loudly). But a good start nonetheless and...

 

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Last call for EU-wide impact assessment

In this week's special update on the progress of the EU's proposals to toughen up on pesticides restrictions, we outline...

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