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Landscaping sector pays tribute to industry legend John O’Conner Grounds maintenance specialist John O’Conner has announced that chairman and founder John O’Conner has passed away on 24th March 2020 following a short battle with COVID-19.

BALI receives Government response over coronavirus fears for workers The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) has issued a letter to its members after hearing back from the Government regarding specific working guidelines for landscapers.

RHS tells exhibitors Hampton Court still on, giving hope that post-coronavirus public gardening will start again by July The 2020 Hampton Court Garden Festival is set to be the first garden show of 2020 to take place after RHS Chelsea Flower Show, BBC Gardeners World Live and all other March-June shows were cancelled.

Government’s message to construction sector: stick to Site Operating Procedures and carry on Secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy Alok Sharma has penned a letter to the UK's construction sector amid coronavirus (COVID-19) confusion.

Government publishes official guidelines on using green spaces during pandemic The UK Government has issued an updated set of guidelines to advise the public on best practice while exercising once a day in public parks and green spaces.

Councils scrap garden waste collection services amid coronavirus concerns Councils up and down the country have suspended garden waste and bulky item collection services due to reduced functionality caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

UK Government delivers income support scheme for self-employed workers Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new income support scheme for the self-employed, providing a taxable grant for anyone who filed a tax return in 2019.

RHS pushes back Bridgewater opening and Wisley developments until next spring The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced today (1 Apr) that the opening date for RHS Garden Bridgewater has been postponed to 11 May 2021 due to the impact of the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Sedum green roofs growing in popularity across the UK and Ireland Magheramorne-based contractor Green Roofs Ireland is using perennial succulent sedum to help meet the growing demand for green roofs throughout the UK and Ireland.

Chris Packham kicks off crowd-funded legal action against HS2 Broadcaster and naturalist Chris Packham has applied to the High Court for a judicial review of prime minister Boris Johnson’s decision to approve the HS2 rail project following the Oakervee Review.

Lockdown sees virtual tours surge at UK's top visitor attractions Some of the UK’s best known visitor attractions are reporting record numbers of virtual guests as the coronavirus pandemic forces more people to stay at home.

Ground Control receives RoSPA President's Award for health and safety standards Landscaping and grounds maintenance specialist Ground Control has won an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.

Campaign raises £3.6m to save Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage and gardens UK charity Art Fund has successfully raised more than £3.6m to save artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage and renowned gardens.

Northern Ireland’s state-owned forests and country parks closed to public Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has restricted public access to DAERA-owned forest and country parks amid coronavirus (COVID-19) fears.

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Amenity contractors can take back control from the weeds Herbicide resistance is an increasing issue for the UK turf and amenity sector. Bayer’s new broad-spectrum residual herbicide is already showing effectiveness, keeping weeds at bay for up to four months Partner Content presented by Bayer

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