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• A Sound Solution For Client Wellbeing

  25-10-2026 12:13 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  As urban development continues to intensify and infrastructure projects expand, noise pollution has become an increasingly important consideration in landscape design.Whether beside busy roads, railway corridors, industrial facilities or high-density residential developments, outdoor spaces are under growing pressure to balance functionality, aesthetics and occupant wellbeing. Acoustic fencing is emerging as a key solution in achieving that balance, argues fencing specialists Birkdale.
  “Unlike
  
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• Horticulture Industry Comes Together To Support Perennial At Annual Event

  23-10-2026 17:28 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Supporters from across the horticultural industry came together in London for Perennial’s annual Dig Deep fundraising lunch, raising vital funds to support people working in horticulture and their families.The event brought together horticultural businesses, professionals, supporters and friends on Friday 9 October to raise vital funds for the charity that supports everyone facing challenges in horticulture.
  Hosted by horticultural celebrities James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift, the event
  
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• CFMOTO adds climate control to 2027 UFORCE U10 PRO HIGHLAND models

  23-10-2026 15:21 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Factory-installed heating and air conditioning lead updates for farm and estate operatorsCFMOTO has announced the 2027 UFORCE U10 PRO HIGHLAND and UFORCE U10 PRO XL HIGHLAND for the UK and Ireland, with new cab equipment and practical updates for agricultural and estate work.
  The updates build on the U10 PRO’s popularity on UK farms and estates, combining its established working capabilities with added cab comfort and convenience for 2027.
  Both utility vehicles gain factory-installed climate c
  
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• Dealers Gather To Celebrate 80 Years Of GKB Group

  22-10-2026 16:04 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Dealers from all corners of the world recently gathered at the GKB factory in Barendrecht, to celebrate 80 years of the GKB Group.In a two-day event, attendees were invited to reflect on eight decades of engineering expertise and treated to an exciting look ahead at what the future holds for all areas of the business – including new innovations in the GKB Machines portfolio.
  Representatives from GKB’s global dealer network joined suppliers and friends for a company-wide celebration which mar
  
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• British Hardwood Tree Nursery Celebrates Five Years Of Plant Healthy Certification

  22-10-2026 09:55 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  British Hardwood Tree Nursery (BHT), one of Origin Green-tech’s specialist brands, is celebrating the renewal of its Plant Healthy certification for the fifth consecutive year.BHT has successfully completed its annual independent audit, with the renewed certification reflecting the nursery’s ongoing investment in robust plant health management practices and the dedication of its team to supplying healthy, high-quality planting stock.
  The Plant Healthy Certification Scheme is a nationally rec
  
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• GroundsFest Academy Focuses On Turf Performance

  21-10-2026 16:57 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  GroundsFest Academy continued its commitment to supporting education across the grounds management industry with a successful Optimising Turf Performance event at Leigh Sports Village, bringing together leading industry experts and grounds professionals for a day of practical learning, knowledge sharing and networking.Free to attend and CPD accredited, the event explored the challenges of maintaining high-quality natural turf in increasingly demanding environments. Delegates heard from specialis
  
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• First Board Meeting For New HTA Non-Executive Directors

  21-10-2026 10:50 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) new Non-Executive Directors have attended their first board meeting, bringing their expertise to the table.Nadine Charlton, Rebecca Grant and Emma Birkbeck were successfully ratified as Non-Executive Directors at the HTA Annual General Meeting (AGM) last month.  They will serve a three-year term on the board, helping shape the strategic direction and governance of the member organisation at the heart of UK environmental horticulture.
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• EGO Unveils Next-Generation Hedge Trimmers

  20-10-2026 16:55 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Leaders in battery-powered outdoor equipment, EGO, has upgraded its Professional tool range with two brand new hedge trimmers.
  Rotating handle for comfortable trimming
  Compact and lighter components for longer usage
  Models start from £259Replacing existing models in the range, the HT5110E and HT6500E deliver improved balance and comfort for everyday trimming and consist of compact, lightweight components designed to reduce fatigue for professional users.
  Compared to the previous models, th
  
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• Italian Style For New Turf Maintenance Machinery

  20-10-2026 13:00 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  A new range of high-performance Italian turf scarifiers and maintenance equipment is now available in the UK, from Techneat Engineering.The purpose designed and robustly manufactured Manotvani machines are hugely popular and highly respected across Europe.
  The heavy-duty Mantovani scarifiers include pedestrian operated and self-propelled machines from 38cm to 60cm, designed for lawns and precision quality sports turf surfaces, along with a trailed 95cm machine with a mounted power source for lar
  
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• Build Rodent Protection Into Your Projects

  20-10-2026 11:51 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Availability of food, water and shelter can make outdoor human environments an ideal home for rodents but we can mitigate risk, writes Niall Gallagher, technical manager at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA)Understanding species difference, characteristics, potential risks and relevant legislation are vital in creating landscaped spaces that deter rodents from moving in and settling down.
  More than one in three professional pest management jobs focus on prevention – including pest
  
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• Kress Voyager 60 Launch Proves A Major Attraction At GroundsFest 2026

  20-10-2026 10:32 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The official launch of the new Kress Voyager 60 robotic mower attracted significant attention at GroundsFest 2026, with visitors gathering to see the machine in action, try it for themselves, discuss its capabilities with the Kress team, and arrange demonstrations for their own sites.Unveiled at the UK’s largest-ever GroundsFest, which welcomed a record-breaking 10,664 visitors over two days, the Voyager 60 became one of the standout attractions on what many described as the Kress ‘v
  
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• Johnsons Nurseries Supplies Plants for Rockliffe‘s Multimillion-Pound Transformation

  19-10-2026 15:05 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  One of the UK’s largest plant nurseries, Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, has continued its long-standing relationship with the five-star luxury resort, Rockliffe, supplying more than 17,000 plants and trees for its newly landscaped grounds as part of its multimillion-pound transformation.Set within 375 acres of historic parkland near Darlington, Rockliffe has undergone an extensive transformation, including the restoration of its Grade II-listed Old Hall, enhanced accommodation, new dining experie
  
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• Replay Maintenance Helps East Leake Secure The Future Of Its Pitches

  19-10-2026 10:30 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  East Leake Playing Fields and Pavilion has become a thriving community sports hub in just three and a half years, providing facilities for rugby, football, cricket, archery and a wide range of community activities.However, like many grassroots venues, maintaining high-quality natural turf while coping with unpredictable weather has become an increasing challenge.
  Thanks to a close partnership between Replay Maintenance and Nottinghamshire FA, the facility has now secured Football Foundation Gras
  
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• HTA Joins First Meeting of Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce

  16-10-2026 17:09 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has been invited to join the Government’s Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce, which will meet in person for the first time on Wednesday 14 October during Flood Action Week.The HTA has been calling for a more joined-up approach to managing water resilience and preparing for both flooding and drought.
  Chaired by Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding, the Taskforce will give HTA Chief Executive Fran Barnes the opportunity to raise t
  
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• Corporate report: Natural England annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026

  16-10-2026 13:06 via Natural England - Activity on GOV.UK
  
  Natural England's annual report and accounts for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
  
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• Kubota Keeps Glasgow City Council Running, Whatever The Weather!

  16-10-2026 11:00 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  A total of 19 RTV’s from Kubota are playing their part in keeping the city safe, clean and operational following a sizeable investment by Glasgow City Council in October 2025.Delivered by dealers Hamilton Ross, the RTV X1110’s are equipped with rear-mounted gritters for crucial winter operations on pavements and cycleways and join Kubota ZD zero-turn mowers and mini excavators on the fleet providing year-round reliability on maintenance tasks throughout the city centre.
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• ‘Lifted By Birds’ Garden at James Hopkins, Officially Open!

  15-10-2026 17:54 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  A new therapeutic garden designed to bring the sights and sounds of nature into the lives of children and families at the James Hopkins Trust in Gloucester officially opened on Friday 2nd October, following its transformation from the award-winning ‘Lifted by Birds’ show garden at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival.Delivered by Greenfingers Charity and designed by Amie Wheeldon, Jon Pilling and Thomas Cave Saunders, the garden has been thoughtfully recreated as a
  
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• ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX 2026

  15-10-2026 13:45 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  ISEKI UK & Ireland is set for an exciting SALTEX 2026, with the UK debut of the AllTrec 7510F fully electric out-front commercial mower, the first exhibition appearance of Raymo’s second-generation R42 Flex Deck and R52 Turf Deck, the latest version of the electric ISEKI SXGE216, and the launch of the new ISEKI Sports Turf Scheme.Alongside these new additions, visitors will be able to explore ISEKI’s established range of compact tractors and professional mowers, with the ISEKI te
  
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• HTA Welcomes UK-EU Summit Date And Calls For Action On Plant Trade

  14-10-2026 17:00 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has welcomed confirmation that the UK-EU summit will take place in Brussels on 20 November, hoping it will advance an agreement to cut the costs and red tape facing its member businesses trading plants and plant products.Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Policy & Public Affairs at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), commented:
  “We welcome the confirmation of a date for the summit. Our members have dealt with additional costs, delays, and p
  
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• PTOs: Steps To Stay Safe

  14-10-2026 11:30 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Power take-off (PTO) driven equipment may not be always in daily use by most landscapers but it poses a significant risk when tractor-driven implements, such as wood chippers or flail mowers, are in action, writes Adam Hubbard, product specialist at parts and accessories technical wholesaler Kramp.And when accidents involving them occur, results can be catastrophic, he cautions.
   
  A 2015 US study found that 40% of PTO entanglements resulted in fatalities and a further 40% involved amputatio
  
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• 80 Years of Experience: Origin Green-Tech Celebrates Four 20-Year Milestones

  14-10-2026 11:00 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Four members of the Origin Green-tech team are celebrating an impressive 20 years with the business this year, marking two decades of commitment, development and contribution to the company.Andrea Questari, Dean Jackson, Elaine Yates and Richard Wexham have each played an important part in the growth and development of the business since joining Green-tech, which began life in farm buildings in the village of Nun Monkton.
  Twenty years on, the business has grown considerably, but the contribution
  
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• HTA Sets Out Value of Environmental Horticulture and Business Pressures At 2026 Autumn Party Conferences

  13-10-2026 17:14 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) used Party Conference season to highlight the value of the environmental horticulture sector and the contributions of its businesses to the UK economy, biodiversity, and health and wellbeing.Throughout events in Birmingham, Brighton and Liverpool, the HTA’s Policy and Public Affairs team met senior political figures, stakeholders, spoke at panels and fringe sessions, and ensured that the pressures facing HTA members, particularly the rising cost o
  
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• Kress UK and Ireland Joins GroundsFest Academy as Platinum Sponsor

  13-10-2026 12:50 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The GroundsFest Academy has announced Kress UK and Ireland as its newest Platinum Sponsor, strengthening the Academy’s commitment to equipping the groundscare industry with the skills, technology, and expertise needed for the future.The partnership brings together GroundsFest Academy’s focus on hands-on education with Kress’s expertise in robotic mowing and battery-powered groundscare technology, giving attendees direct exposure to some of the latest innovations shaping the sec
  
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• Origin Green-Tech Launches New Rural Tree Planting Catalogue as 2026-27 Pre-Order Campaign Gets Underway 

  13-10-2026 10:41 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Origin Green-tech has launched its new Rural Tree Planting brochure, bringing together its range of planting stock, tree protection and sundry products for forestry, farming, estates and rural tree planting and woodland creation projects.Launched at APF 2026, the brochure provides a practical guide to the products and expertise available from Origin Green-tech; from trees, hedging and shrubs to tree protection, staking, mulching, fertilisers and ground protection.
  A key part of their offer is th
  
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• Pecks Groundcare, Redexim, Baroness and Kubota to Feature in Machinery Demonstration Event

  12-10-2026 16:30 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Pecks Groundcare, Redexim, Baroness and Kubota are joining forces to showcase the latest machinery and practical solutions for golf course renovation at Stowmarket Golf Club this October.Golf course managers and greenkeeping professionals will have the opportunity to see specialist renovation machinery in action at a dedicated practical event being hosted by Stowmarket Golf Club on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
  Organised by Pecks Groundcare in partnership with Redexim, Baroness and Kubota, the even
  
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• Join Creepers Nursery for their Autumn Open Day on the 29th of October

  12-10-2026 12:00 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Creepers Nursery is opening its doors on the 29th of October, inviting garden designers, landscapers, landscape architects and other horticultural professionals to join them for their Autumn Open Day.The morning is an opportunity to take a closer look at what happens behind the scenes at Creepers, explore the nursery and see their range of trees, hedging and plants first hand, while spending time with the team and other professionals from across the industry.
  Behind the scenes at Creepers
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• Torrid Times: Diary of a Sweltering Summer on the Road

  09-10-2026 16:50 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Batteries, bowsers and Buxus caught Trudy Martin’s attention while travelling site to site for the first of her regular reportsRecent weeks have seen me clock up more miles than I care to admit – travelling across the country visiting grounds maintenance clients, catching up with teams and trying to capture content along the way.
  No two sites are ever the same – except recently, they have been.
  Every conversation has started with “It’s hot, isn’t it!”
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• Replay Maintenance invests in Redexim Machines

  09-10-2026 16:23 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Replay Maintenance is strengthening its expanding natural turf division with the investment of a Redexim Verti-Drain 7416 aerator and Overseeder 3D 1575, helping the company deliver high-quality pitch renovations for sports clubs across the UK.Having taken delivery of both machines, the specialist contractor has already seen impressive results on a range of grassroots sports pitches, with customers reporting significant improvements in grass establishment and overall playing surfaces.
  For Natura
  
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• Origin Green-Tech to Showcase New Identity and Landscape Solutions at FutureScape 2026

  09-10-2026 12:46 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Origin Green-tech will showcase its new identity and some of its landscape solutions at FutureScape 2026, as the industry event moves to a new venue at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre on 13 and 14 October.The exhibition will be the first FutureScape at Farnborough, following five years at ExCeL London. Now in its 15th year, the event brings together landscaping professionals, designers, contractors, suppliers and industry leaders for two days of products, insight, in
  
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• Revealing The Science Behind Our Surroundings At New Scientist Live

  09-10-2026 10:40 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Green innovators show how STEM learning creates our landscapes
  Renowned industry experts share their experience
  Learn how horticulture is an applied climate scienceBe inspired by green career options
  Green Innovators (including horticulturists, landscape architects and ecologists) from British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Provender Nurseries, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Q&S Commercial Landscapes and Young People in Horticulture Associ
  
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