Hedging made easy
Ready-grown hedging is still increasing in popularity despite the downturn, reports Gavin McEwan.
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Latest Parks & Gardens News
Lewisham opens public consultation on parks
The quality of Lewisham's parks and green spaces will be examined through a public consultation due to end this month.
In Depth
Preview 2009: Parks, gardens and contracting
Cuts, allotments and new visitors feature in 2009
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.
Notebook
Listen and learn
Taking time to obtain feedback should be a top priority for all parks managers, says Sid Sullivan.
New Products
Muck-Truck Vac trailer base
Having recently introduced a vacuum attachment for its four-wheel- drive pedestrian micro dumpers, Muck Truck has now developed a wheeled...
Events
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
Sate Use of Pesticides (PA1) and use of hand held sprayers (PA6A)
- 13-15 January 2009|Capel Manor, Enfield, Middlesex
- Capel Manor
Ponds and Water Features
- 14 January to 18 March2009|Abingdon and Witney College, Oxfordshire
- Abingdon and Witney College
Sportsturf Machinery Maintenance
- 14 January to 18 March2009|Myerscough College, Preston
- Myerscough college
Plant Focus
Sarcococca
This evergreen genus offers winter interest, with striking foliage and highly scented flowers, says Kris Collins.
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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Latest Blogs
Bad day at the allotment
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Imagine my surprise when I was peacefully going about my business down the allotment on Saturday when a woman came...
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Boom or bust in 2009
04 January 2009| by
A New Year and new exhaust for my car. It was broken (blowing loudly). But a good start nonetheless and...
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Editors Comment
Kate Lowe, editor
Be heard before Tuesday's EU vote
We had hoped to welcome in 2009 with some positive news from Europe on pesticides. But it is not to...
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