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Latest Analysis

What are the young plant market's prospects for 2018?

After a tough spring, has the weather impacted on forward orders for 2019?

How Tivoli boss Phil Jones plans to steal a march on competitors

Newly acquired grounds maintenance firm Tivoli says the secret of success is to engage and incentivise staff. It aims to steal a march on competitors by becoming the grounds maintenance firm for which everybody wants to work.

How will 2018's new plant winners impact the market?

Following the announcement of this year's HTA and Chelsea new plant award winners, what will it mean looking at garden centre planteria trends and promotions for 2019?

How is Mitie Landscapes progressing with its transformation programme?

Delivering value for customers, innovating and using new techniques and equipment are all key to taking advantage of the "considerable opportunities" in the landscape maintenance market, according to Mitie Landscapes managing director Tim Howell.

What effect will the newly appointed 'tree champion' have on tree management?

The Government has appointed Sir William Worsley as tree champion to help meet its targets on urban and rural tree planting, but industry representatives are sceptical he will achieve progress on the ground.

Has vertical farming passed a peak on the 'hype cycle'?

Several senior industry figures sounded a note of caution on the potential of urban farms at last week's GreenTech international trade show in Amsterdam (12-14 June).

Latest News

Interception: tobacco whitefly on Mandevilla

25 June 2018

Nursery business Glendale Horticulture sees turnover dip in 2017

22 June 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

Wine visitor experience and vineyard planned for Leonardslee

22 June 2018 , By Sarah Cosgrove

Lovania adds nursery site and plans new glass for 2019

22 June 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

Five-strand landscape strategy for new housing development Mitre Yard

22 June 2018 , By Sarah Cosgrove

First sweet pepper harvesting robot in the world to be demonstrated in a commercial greenhouse

22 June 2018 , By Gavin McEwan

Hundreds of events planned for first National Park City Week in London

22 June 2018 , By Sarah Cosgrove

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

NOEL FARRER

Opinion... The true extent of design quality

10 May 2018 , By Noel Farrer

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