Hard Landscaping - Tough competition
01 Sep 2011 | by Matthew Appleby
Companies are finding that they have to diversify to survive, says Matthew Appleby.
Sales of outdoor clothing and footwear at garden centres are on the rise, finds Matthew Appleby.
Companies are finding that they have to diversify to survive, says Matthew Appleby.
Garden Retail's latest listing brings an exclusive update on garden centres' performance over the past 12 months and their plans and prospects for the future, reports Matthew Appleby.
Variety is the key attribute on show this year as a vibrant selection of plants reflects a high level of confidence in the industry, notes Jack Shamash.
From high-end planters and garden furniture to recycled pots and spraying equipment, Four Oaks caters for specialist growers and retail buyers alike, says Jack Shamash.
This year Four Oaks, in conjunction with Horticulture Week and Garden Retail magazine, is hosting a day of seminars to offer practical advice to people working in the industry.
Since its founding in 1969, Howard Nurseries has grown to become one of the country's largest perennial specialists. Based at a 60ha site in Norfolk, the nursery supplies independent retailers, local authorities and garden designers, including supplying many of the displays at the RHS Chelsea Flower...
Summer is the time to see the best of British breeders' and suppliers' ranges, says Gavin McEwan reporting on UK bedding trials.
Despite retiring in 2009 after 46 years working mainly in the public sector parks service, Nigel Bishop is still putting his immense horticultural knowledge to good use.
The latest thinking on plant marketing was on display at the recent Flower Trials in the Netherlands, Gavin McEwan reports.


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