Horticulture Week

Summer showcase A focused approach has helped the Solex trade show to expand, culminating in its move to Birmingham's NEC next month, Jack Shamash reports.

Interview - Dougal Philip, owner, New Hopetoun Gardens Dougal Philip is a prominent figure in garden retail, with roles at charities the RHS and Perennial as well as the annual Gardening Scotland show.

Sargent's solutions Now that in the south and Midlands at least enquiries are returning, Alan Sargent advises on how to avoid the dangers of overtrading.

Reviewed - Pedestrian mowers The lawns and verges at Charlecote Park provide an ideal test site for new models, Sally Drury reports.

Catching up Drier weather has helped many head gardeners to make up lost time but there are still problems to overcome, Jonathan Tilley reports.

MAP Live travels north to display new kit Roving trade show continues to make its way around the UK with machinery demonstrations to attract new customers.