More plant ranges planned for 2013 despite poor start to 2012
25 May 2012
Growers exhibiting at Chelsea said they have not been deterred from expansion next year by the poor business in April and May.
Landscapers blame recession and eurozone troubles as commercial projects suffer but domestic work continues to grow.
Growers exhibiting at Chelsea said they have not been deterred from expansion next year by the poor business in April and May.
Landscape contractors are being squeezed out by general builders who are being asked by clients to tack on greenery to their construction projects, a sector leader has warned.
M&G Investments, the asset manager, has renewed its sponsorship of the Chelsea Flower Show for a further two years until 2014.
Plants & Gardens, the holding company for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show stalwart Peter Dowle Plants & Gardens, is going into voluntary liquidation.
Quinton Edwards have acted on behalf of Ornamental Tree Nurseries in the sale of their internet business to Hedges Direct (www.hedgesdirect.co.uk).
Turf Centre, the 41-year-old company in Liss, Hampshire, has stopped growing turf.
Stylist magazine is looking for female entrepreneurs and speakers for the next Stylist Network event on 20 June.
JCB plans to harness the strength of its brand to develop the sale of axles, transmissions and drivetrains to global markets.
Garden centres see potential tax cuts and opening hour benefits cancelled out by fuel duty hike.
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