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Analysis
Health & safety red flag issues for parks and gardens
As national group training manager of Ground Control, one of the UK's largest contractors with nearly 3,000 staff, as well as BALI technical director, Neil Huck knows the vital importance of developing and maintaining a top-notch health-and-safety policy. He shared the benefit of his experience at a Parks & Gardens Live workshop on 27 June.
How did the royal parks' horticulture teams plan for the royal wedding?
For May's royal wedding, florist Philippa Craddock aimed for floral arrangements that were seasonal, local, sustainable and, as far as possible, sourced from land owned by the Queen.
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.
Latest news
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Completion of £23m public realm project in City of London
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Construction activity, a key driver of landscape work, picked up in May says the ONS
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RHS wins £4m National Lottery funding for national horticultural centre at Wisley
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Barton Grange accounts show 'satisfactory' results
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Multi-million National Lottery-funded restoration of London's Brompton Cemetery completes
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Wildflower charities call for governments to protect and restore ancient meadows
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Noel Farrer On...
Landscape luminary Noel Farrer casts an eye over the state of the industry.
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HORTICULTURE WEEK BUSINESS Awards
Find out what made the winners stand out from the rest.
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Hard landscape labourer - 37641
Fresh Horticultural Careers London (Central), London (Greater)
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Hard Landscape Foreman - 37642
Fresh Horticultural Careers London (Central), London (Greater)
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Office Manager - 37689
Fresh Horticultural Careers London (Greater)
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Experienced Hard Landscaper - 37702
Fresh Horticultural Careers Hertfordshire
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Superintendent of Parks
The Crown Estate Windsor, Berkshire
Horticulture Week Top 50 Landscape and maintenance contractors
See our exclusive ranking of landscape and maintenance contractors by annual turnover.
Landscape Plant Focus
Euonymus
These evergreen and deciduous shrubs feature bright foliage, corky bark and coloured fruit, says Miranda Kimberley.
Sophora
A graceful habit, attractive foliage and often fragrant flowers are all selling points, writes Miranda Kimberley.
Celtis
This underused species could add to the diversity of our urban tree population, Miranda Kimberley discovers.
Landscape In Depth
Horticulture Week Business Award - Landscape Architecture/Design Practice of the Year (up to eight staff)
Winner - Jon Sheaff & Associates
Horticulture Week Business Award - Landscape Architecture/Design Practice of the Year - Commercial Housing
Winner - Churchman Landscape Architects
Products & Kit Resources
Market reports and Kit tests
Hedgecutters - Tractor-mounted cutting
The Razorback offers a big step up in hedgerow management, Sally Drury explains.
Hedgetrimmers - Battery power surge
The environment, public and operator all benefit from the increasing prevalence of battery trimmers, writes Sally Drury.
Mowers special report - Tractor-mounted units
Are cylinder or rotary mowers the best bet to maximise efficiency, performance and productivity? Sally Drury reports.
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