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11 July 2018

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Latest Analysis

How has the horticulture industry reacted to the Brexit white paper?

The Brexit white paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU promises that the UK will be able to sign trade deals and remain outside the jurisdiction of EU courts, proposals generally welcomed by the horticulture industry.

Garden centre leisure: how are retailers driving footfall?

Broadening the offer to include more food outlets and "things to do" is the future, according to some bigger garden centre operators.

How does Green-tech plan to hit its £20m turnover target?

North Yorkshire-based landscape supplier Green-tech has been on a roll of late. It recorded turnover of £12.7m in its last financial year, to 30 September 2017 - 23% higher than 2015-16 (£10.3m) and £10.7m in 2014-15.

Are the latest supermarket tie-ups bad news for produce suppliers?

Britain's grocery market has long being dominated by a few large players, which many say has put them in an overly strong position to demand low prices from suppliers. So the two recent tie-ups, involving the three largest players of all, have brought concern from growers' representatives.

Which are the most in-demand Wyevale garden centres?

Woodcote Green, Sudbury and Tunbridge Wells are among sites that experts say will attract most interest from potential buyers as the group assesses bids for its centres.

Should tree managers be worried about 'summer branch drop'?

The prolonged warm dry weather over most of the UK this summer increases the likelihood of "summer branch drop" (SBD) from mature trees, a leading arboricultural consultant has warned.

Latest News

Heatwave leads to rare flowering of Chinese tree at Borde Hill and Batsford

20 July 2018 , By Sarah Cosgrove

Scottish MPs see"appalling" waste of soft fruit from labour shortage

20 July 2018 , By Gavin McEwan

Measures to protect new urban trees "often cause avoidable damage" to them

20 July 2018 , By Gavin McEwan

Kirton Farm sees success of plastic-free pots

20 July 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

The Parks Trust secures £3.1m Lottery funds for Great Linford Manor Park

19 July 2018 , By Sarah Cosgrove

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance new chief operating officer to drive expansion

19 July 2018 , By Sarah Cosgrove

Garden industry focuses on helping customers protect plants as high summer heat continues

19 July 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

JEREMY BARRELL

Opinion... Consumers can drive major change

6 July 2018 , By Jeremy Barrell

TIM EDWARDS

Opinion... How to increase UK plant supply

14 June 2018 , By Tim Edwards

PETER SEABROOK

Opinion... Co-operation is industry's best card

6 June 2018 , By Peter Seabrook

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HORTICULTURE WEEK BUSINESS Awards

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HORTICULTURE WEEK Custodian Awards

Find out more about the outstanding parks, gardens and arboricultural projects and teams that became our Custodian Award 2018 winners.

Experienced Organic Gardener – Live Out
Private Estate - South Warkwickshire Warwickshire
Arboretum Grounds and Gardens Team Leader
The Royal British Legion London (Central), London (Greater)
Lecturer - Horticulture
Sparsholt College Hampshire Sparsholt, Winchester
Head Gardener
Charterhouse Godalming, Surrey
Tree Management Officer
Slough Borough Council Slough

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Industry data

Top 50 UK Landscape Contractors: Landscape leaders

Landscape industry consolidation is a key factor influencing Horticulture Week's top 50 ranking of the biggest landscape construction and maintenance operators by turnover.

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.

Top 100 Garden Centres 2017: Retail leaders

The seventh annual Top 100 Garden Centres report details the individual UK garden centres that have recorded the highest turnovers. The report does not include VAT and concession income.