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Biosecurity proposals pose challenge for Chelsea show garden creators A potential conflict between commercial realities of tree importation and mooted quarantines on specimens shipped from the continent has been highlighted at a biosecurity risks event.

Mitie wins year extension to NHS Property Services mega-contract Mitie has won an extension to a three-year contract with NHS Property Services, which includes grounds maintenance.

Contractors needed for £704,000 grass-cutting contract in north Wales Gwynedd Council is dividing its rural highways grass-cutting contract into 17 lots and is offering a framework 24-month framework contract, with an extension option.

Johnsons of Whixley supplies £40m development Johnsons of Whixley has supplied plants to Spinning Acres, a £40m development within a conservation area in Leeds.

Minister warns developers of "further action" after tree netting outcry A Cabinet minister has urged homebuilders and other developers to net trees and hedges on development sites "only when appropriate".

Council blames "cock-up" rather than conspiracy for street trees felling A dispute over the felling of a row of street trees in central Bristol has highlighted the issue of whether local authorities need to consult more with communities before taking such steps.

Housing association tendering for £270,000 landscape maintenance contract Bellsmyre Housing Association is tendering for a £270,000 landscape maintenance contract.

Chelsea Physic Garden awarded £172,500 grant for glasshouse restoration A £172,500 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant has launched a project to restore Chelsea Physic Garden's Victforian glasshouses, which are home to 1200 rare plants.

Shrubs in short supply across Europe as demand increases Demand for shrubs is rising, with some evergreen plants becoming hard to get hold of Europe-wide.

Plantscape clients order large planters to double as a traffic calming solution Civic floral display company Plantscape has reported an appetite among clients to use its large outdoor planters to calm traffic as well as improve the environment.

McQueens Flowers highlights importance of bee conservation at RHS Chelsea Flower Show McQueens Flowers has been commissioned by the RHS to create two original art installations at the Chelsea Flower Show, 21 - 25 May.

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