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Designer centres

16 May 2013

Offering design services is an increasingly popular method for garden centres to attract customers with money to spend, Jack Shamash discovers

Investing in online learning

16 May 2013

As the industry begins to realise the benefits of educating the workforce with e-learning methods, Magda Ibrahim examines the pros and cons

Reviewed - Multi-tool systems

10 May 2013

Battery power has clear advantages over petrol, but how does performance fare? Sally Drury finds out.

Sargent's solutions: Alan Sargent advises on the potential pitfalls when buying an existing gardening business and how to make the transaction as smooth as possible

07 February 2013

Noel Farrer

Landscape luminary Noel Farrer casts an eye over the state of the industry.

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BALI National Landscape Awards 2012

Read all about the winning projects for this year's awards run in association with Horticulture Week.

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How to buy - Paving, walling & fencing There are important factors to consider when selecting landscape materials, Sally Drury advises.

How to buy - Hedgetrimmers Sally Drury looks at the options open to users of handheld and tractor-mounted trimmers.

How to buy - Aerators The latest models offer faster speeds, wider working widths and root zone recycling, Sally Drury finds.

How to buy - Tree guards and shelters Choosing the cheapest products will not always yield the best results for a scheme, Sally Drury warns.

How to buy - Shredders These machines are ideal to reduce green waste and prepare it for composting, says Sally Drury.

How to buy - Tree stakes and ties There are above- and below-ground options for encouraging healthy root systems, Sally Drury explains

Camon TJ53

15 March 2013

Tracmaster has expanded its landscape range to include 27 new items of the Camon variety. The TJ53 is one of the new brushcutters and is a Kawasaki-powered unit.

Solo 154

15 March 2013

With an impressive torque rating, this new Solo Power Duo makes a powerful entry into the landscape and forestry industries. It has a 54.2cc engine yet weighs just 8.3kg - and with lots of adjustment to set it perfectly for each individual's use, the...

Honda UMK435E

15 March 2013

This machine is lightweight yet powerful, versatile and easy to use. "Started first time," says Braund. "It's quiet and I can't feel any vibration."

Hitachi CG25US

15 March 2013

One of two four-stroke PureFire units from Hitachi, this bike-handled trimmer is lovely and quiet. It weighs just 5.2kg and has a 25cc engine that meets European Stage 2 standards for low emissions. While it has the smallest engine in its class, it h...

Eliet shredder range upgraded

10 May 2013

Developing the Eliet brand of green-waste shredders, UK distributor PSD Groundscare is supplying the new Pro 5 professional and the new-generation Eliet Minor 4S, Major 4S and Prof 5B.

John Deere mowers updated

10 May 2013

John Deere has updated four of its petrol engine walk-behind rotary lawnmowers with improved operator comfort and cut quality.

Bobcat takes to the road with utility vehicles

10 May 2013

Bobcat's 3400D multipurpose diesel-powered utility vehicle now comes with road homologation as standard (tractor).

Makita launches range of submersible pumps

10 May 2013

Makita's new five-model range of mains-powered submersible pumps offers a choice of capacity and capability. All models have motor shut-off protection triggered by adjustable floats. The motors are protected by a double mechanical and oil bath system...

STIHL launches sweepers

10 May 2013

STIHL has introduced a trio of floor sweepers for use indoors or out. The range includes a compact pedestrian model for use around the garden and home, plus two commercial machines - including a powered-brush model that sits in STIHL's Li-ion battery...

Spaldings catalogue expanded

26 April 2013

Spaldings has expanded its ground-care catalogue this year to include the recently introduced arborist range of 150 products from leading manufacturers such as STIHL, Stein and Silky.