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Latest Analysis

How has latest Wyevale Garden Centres sales led to a shake up among sector leaders?

Top 70 landscape firms see combined sales hit £1.3bn

What impact are Brexit and plant health having on garden centre plant buying this season?

Case Study: Five social prescribing models green sector organisations can follow

How will the trade in fresh produce be affected by Brexit?

What is the most resource-efficient way to establish new woodland?

Latest News

Tree planting, meadows and green SuDS part of BDP-designed proposal for Bio-therapeutics Hub for Innovation

15 February 2019 , By Sarah Cosgrove

Scottish industry leaders give views on post-Brexit growing

15 February 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

Post-Brexit plant export costs "significant burden" concern

15 February 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

Prosecution for homeowner who "thought TPO was invalid"

15 February 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

Choice Marketing aims for 50 garden centres under new chairman

15 February 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

Rustic Garden Supplies holds closing down sale

15 February 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

Crop Protection Association criticises anti-glyphosate report

15 February 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

Wyevale Garden Centres credit rating upgraded

15 February 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

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Latest Plant Focus

Nemesia

With their bright blooms and nice petals these plants look like a bedding version of orchids, says Miranda Kimberley.

Choisya

These evergreen, aromatic shrubs work well in gardens, parks and amenity schemes, writes Miranda Kimberley.

Senecio

This diverse genus offers varieties that work well inside as well as outdoors in many sizes, says Miranda Kimberley.

Pest & Disease Factsheets

Damping-off in ornamental crops

How does damping-off kill seedlings and what steps can growers take to keep it off the nursery?

Pest & Disease Factsheet - Slugs & snails on ornamentals crops

What action can farmers, growers and gardeners take to avoid crop damage from molluscan pests?

Pest & Disease Factsheet - Ash Dieback

What controls are available for growers to keep this devastating disease away from ash trees?

EAMU updates and expiry alerts

Latest crop protection and treatment authorisations

Pest and Disease Alerts

Latest pest & disease alerts, outbreaks and interceptions

Plant Health Resources

INDUSTRY DATA

Top UK Arboriculture Businesses 2018

Who are the UK's biggest arboriculture businesses?
Top UK Fruit Producers: 2018

A combination of demand from retailers for UK produce, and technical advances to extend the season for home-grown fruit, has meant that UK growers now provide a mainstay product on supermarket shelves that is recognised for its quality while also supporting rural economies.
Top 50 UK Landscape Contractors: Landscape leaders
Top 60 Ornamentals Nurseries: Nursery leaders

Private equity investment in the nursery sector is a new element, as Horticulture Week reveals its updated list of the industry's top 60 ornamentals nurseries by turnover.

Latest products and kit

What's new in walk-behinds and ride-ons?

A striped finish, rapid zero-turning and tenacious flails are strengths in these new mowers, writes Sally Drury.

Can autonomous and robotic mowers handle commercial work?

The newest robotic models offer a less labour-intensive, less strenuous, safer and cheaper solution for many amenity jobs, Sally Drury reports.

Brushcutters reviewed - What benefits do latest petrol units offer?

Power, comfort and low vibration levels are all factors for our testers of these petrol machines, Sally Drury reports.

Business Planning - Make the plastic bag tax a win-win

Reducing plastic use can deliver a boost to your business's profits as well as its reputation, Neville Stein suggests.

How will new engine regulations affect woodchipper purchase options?

With new engine regulations taking effect next month, Sally Drury looks at buying options and tests latest models.

What do the latest developments in petrol and battery-powered chainsaws have to offer?

Manufacturers are improving battery and petrol models, with sales on the rise year on year, writes Sally Drury.

Kit and machinery reviews

Independent tests & reviews of horticulture and gardening equipment and machinery

Head Gardener
Cranleigh School Cranleigh, Surrey
Area Sales Executive
The Bransford Webbs Plant Company Bransford nr Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Woodland Operative
Private Recruiter - London Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Craft Gardener
Private Recruiter - London Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Horticulturalist
Van Hage Garden Centre SG12 9RP, Ware

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PARTNER CONTENT

Working in partnerships with ICL we have produced a series of technical and informative articles including best practice case studies on ICL's Grow, Nurture & Protect themes.