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• Every Second Counts

  06-11-2026 17:24 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Make visiting an exhibition a pay day for your business, advises Paula WarmanAutumn brings a busy calendar of trade shows for the landscaping sector.
  GroundsFest, FutureScape plus regional and specialist events all offer opportunities to discover new products, try machinery, learn from industry experts and build valuable relationships.
  But attending an exhibition still has a cost – even when the ticket is free.
  Travel, accommodation potentially and, most importantly, time away from the busines
  
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• Regional Sales Manager – Region 1

  06-11-2026 16:46 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Regional Sales Manager – Region 1The  Manager is responsible for managing growth and market expansion for Redexim’s natural and synthetic turf maintenance equipment across our Region 1 sales area – Lower Southern England – ideally based with easy access to the M4 and M5.
  This role manages our existing Redexim Regional Partners located within the region and develops new business opportunities, strengthens end-user relationships, supports product demonstrations and serves as the primary R
  
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• HSA 140 R – The Landscaper Competition

  06-11-2026 15:50 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Designed for professional landscapers, the HSA 140 R is one of the most powerful battery-powered hedge trimmers in the STIHL AP System.Comparable in performance to the popular petrol HS 82, the hedge trimmer is designed to take on the toughest, most demanding jobs, ideal for professional landscaping tasks.
  Alongside its impressive performance, the HSA 140 R also offers high levels of operator comfort. The hedge trimmer is comfortable to hold, balanced in operation, and features a rotating rear h
  
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• Four Oaks Mourns Passing of Cash & Carry Manager Marlon Kent

  06-11-2026 13:00 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Four Oaks and much of the UK horticulture industry is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Marlon Kent, the highly respected manager of Four Oaks Cash & Carry, who passed away on 3 November 2026 at the age of 53.Marlon dedicated much of his life to the commercial horticulture sector. Joining Four Oaks at just 18 years of age, he was a driving force behind the growth and success of the cash and carry business, becoming one of the most trusted and cherished figures within the trade community
  
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• Kress Blowers Help Forest Green Rovers FC Beat The Frost

  06-11-2026 10:49 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  When freezing temperatures threaten the pitches at Forest Green Rovers FC, speed is everything.Protecting the stadium and training ground with frost covers can be a race against the weather, but thanks to Kress battery-powered blowers, the club’s grounds team has found a faster and more efficient way to get the job done.
  Head Groundsman Nick Johnstone and his team have discovered an unexpected use for the Kress blowers, using them to lift and separate frost sheets with air so they can be rolle
  
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• Autumn Colour Of The Future: Kew Reveals Climate Resilient Tree Species Most Likely To Retain Seasonal Splash

  05-11-2026 16:56 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Despite the challenging conditions posed by the record-breaking summer temperatures and drought, some well-loved species such as the common red oak (Quercus rubra) and Golden Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Sunburst’) have erupted into a riot of colour around the Gardens.Autumn favourites such as the iconic Maidenhair trees (Ginkgo biloba) have turned the lawns outside Kew’s Orangery into a sea of yellow, and several Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) have turned crimson red.
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• Christina Walker Appointed Publisher Of The Landscaper

  05-11-2026 13:08 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The Landscaper has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Christina Walker as Publisher, bringing with her extensive experience across both publishing and events.Christina began her career in publishing, working with respected titles including The Engineer and New Scientist, before moving into the exhibition sector. She spent a total of 17 years working on the renowned Four Oaks Trade Show, where she worked alongside the late Pat Coutts and went on to lead the show’s successf
  
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• TLS x Rhenac Confirmed as Platinum Sponsor of GroundsFest Academy

  05-11-2026 10:41 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The GroundsFest Academy has confirmed TLS as its newest Platinum Sponsor, adding further industry strength to the Academy’s range of sponsors and partners as it continues to expand its training offering for the groundscare sector.The sponsorship comes at a pivotal time for the Academy, as demand for structured, industry-relevant training continues to grow among those entering and progressing within groundscare and turf management careers. TLS x Rhenac support will help the Academy deliver qual
  
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• Durstons Steps up to Meet Late-Season Surge in Compost Demand

  04-11-2026 16:49 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The family-run producer has seen an unexpected surge in demand for growing media throughout September and October, as the UK’s unusually mild autumn encouraged gardeners back outside following one of the driest, hottest summers on record.With many consumers having written off the summer due to drought conditions and hosepipe bans, the return of warm, settled weather in early autumn created a fresh window for planting, which resulted in a sharp rise in compost sales across the country.
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• Lost stone rises up in Dorset's Valley of Stones Nature Reserve

  04-11-2026 15:05 via Natural England - Activity on GOV.UK
  
  A lost ancient stone, once part of a Stone Age tomb, has been raised.  The sarsen stone, millions of years old, will become a focal point for visitors. 
  
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• New John Deere G5e Universal Display Lowers The Entry Barrier To Precision Agriculture

  04-11-2026 11:48 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Latest addition to G5 display family brings precision agriculture to small farms, turf operators and mixed fleets.John Deere introduces the new G5e Display, a cost-effective entry-level precision agriculture solution designed for small and mid-sized farms, turf professionals, mixed fleets and operators taking their first steps into digital farming. Available as a G5e Universal Display it provides a simple, scalable and connected user experience across tractors, implements and utility vehicles.
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• Commercial Water Features Are Built To Run All Year, Says Specialist

  03-11-2026 17:58 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Commercial water features typically run all year round and only need draining when maintenance work calls for it or, on some sites, where ice from spray would create a safety hazard, according to commercial water feature specialist Waterscapes, which has published new guidance for facilities teams on when a drain-down is and isn’t justified.The guidance, Do Commercial Water Features Need Draining? Why They Run All Year, explains why a feature built for a commercial site doesn’t need a season
  
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• British Hardwood Tree Nursery Highlights 24/7 Website Ordering with New Website Launch

  03-11-2026 12:01 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Origin Green-tech has launched a new online platform for its British Hardwood Tree Nursery (BHT) trading brand, providing customers with a convenient way to browse and order trees, hedging, shrubs and planting sundries online.While the familiar look and feel of the BHT website remains unchanged, a move to a new platform supports the brand’s established online ordering service and its commitment to providing an efficient information and online purchasing system for their customers.
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• Makita’s New Metal Cutter Saw is a Smooth Operator

  02-11-2026 17:35 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Makita has launched the CS004G 40V Max XGT 150mm Metal Cutter.Its high-power output and wide constant speed control range delivers improved and smooth cutting efficiency. Compact, lightweight and with a soft grip, the overall ergonomic design of the tool reduces fatigue during extended use.
  In addition, an anti-restart function and electric brake to stop the 32-tooth blade, enhances user safety and protection.
  When compared to Makita’s 18V model, the new 40V Max Metal Cutter, with its brushles
  
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• The Final Word On Timber Finishing

  31-10-2026 12:31 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  As garden and outdoor living spaces continue to evolve, client expectations demand landscapers deliver wooden structures that look amazing on installation day and keep their finish long-term.
  For timber-heavy projects – whether decking and fencing, pergolas, sheds or screening – delivering a pristine, lasting finish is essential to satisfy clients. Homeowners are paying closer attention to colour retention, maintenance requirements and timber wear over time.
  Conversations and queries paint p
  
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• The Countdown Is Officially On! Get Garden Re-Leaf Day 2027 In Your Diary!

  30-10-2026 12:43 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Garden Re-Leaf Day 2027 takes place on Friday 12th March, and the Greenfingers Charity is calling on garden centres, manufacturers and suppliers to save the date and get ready to kickstart the gardening season for a fantastic cause.Now firmly established as one of the garden industry’s favourite fundraising events, Garden Re-Leaf Day offers the perfect opportunity to bring teams together, have some fun, engage customers and raise vital funds to help create magical gardens in children’s hospi
  
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• Autumn Budget: BALI Welcomes Positive First Steps Towards Growth and Stability but Warns of Continued Pressures on Landscaping Businesses

  29-10-2026 16:07 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) has cautiously welcomed elements of today’s Autumn Budget, recognising measures that could support economic growth and provide opportunities for landscaping businesses, while warning that significant cost pressures facing its members remain unresolved.The Chancellor’s statement included measures intended to support business growth, stimulate development and improve access to employment opportunities. For the UK landscaping industry, thes
  
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• Autumn Budget: BALI Cautiously Welcomes Positive First Steps Towards Growth and Stability

  29-10-2026 16:07 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) has cautiously welcomed elements of today’s Autumn Budget, recognising measures that could support economic growth and provide opportunities for landscaping businesses, while warning that significant cost pressures facing its members remain unresolved.The Chancellor’s statement included measures intended to support business growth, stimulate development and improve access to employment opportunities. For the UK landscaping industry, thes
  
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• Guidance: European protected species (EPS): complete a declaration for a mitigation licence application (A13, A14 and A35)

  29-10-2026 11:00 via Natural England - Activity on GOV.UK
  
  Complete declaration forms as part of an application for a bat, great crested newt or hazel dormouse mitigation licence.
  
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• HTA Acknowledges Targeted Relief, But Says Budget Misses Opportunity To Get Britain Growing

  28-10-2026 17:17 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has responded to today’s budget, welcoming targeted measures such as changes to the Small Business Rate Relief, but says the Chancellor has missed an opportunity to do more to ease the cost of doing business and give environmental horticulture businesses the confidence to invest and grow.Fran Barnes, the HTA’s Chief Executive, commented:
  “The Chancellor described today’s Budget as being ‘for the working people of Britain, for British businesse
  
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• Johnsons Nurseries Continues Support for Martin House Children’s Hospice with Donation of Bulbs

  28-10-2026 16:30 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, one of the UK’s leading commercial horticultural suppliers, has continued its support for Martin House Children’s Hospice with a further donation of 1,300 bulbs, following its previous contribution of £1,500 worth of plants to the hospice’s transformational ‘THE BUILD’ redevelopment project.Located just 12 miles from Johnsons’ North Yorkshire headquarters, Martin House Children’s Hospice provides vital care and support for babies, children and young people
  
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• Double A to Expand John Deere Dealership Area Into Highlands and Islands

  28-10-2026 11:56 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Scottish John Deere turf dealer Double A is to expand its area of responsibility to cover the Highlands and Islands.The professional groundscare specialist, which is celebrating 30 years of business in 2026, will now service customers in the territory previously served by Macgregor Industrial Supplies, with the handover taking effect in November 2026.
  The new area will encompass Highland, Moray, Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.
  Macgregor Industrial Supplies, which has been a John Deere de
  
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• Wyevale Nurseries Launches ‘Awesome Autumn’ Campaign To Champion Autumn Planting

  27-10-2026 16:44 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  WYEVALE Nurseries is launching an ‘Awesome Autumn’ campaign to encourage gardeners and the wider horticultural industry to recognise autumn as one of the best times of the year for planting (October 2026).The grower is backing the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) call for Britain to make autumn as important as spring, highlighting the season’s benefits for plant establishment, resilience and bareroot planting projects.
  Cian Lynch, Assistant Manager (Commercial), at the leading Herefor
  
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• TP Woodchippers Delivers Decade Of Top Performance For Tree Tops Forestry

  27-10-2026 10:48 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  For over 50 years, quality and reliability have been central to operations for Yorkshire-based Tree Tops Forestry.Placing the same emphasis on quality when it comes to their choice of machinery has seen the company build a longstanding partnership with TP Woodchippers – with a 176 their fourth TP machine and, according to owner Jonathan Strange, it’s the best one yet!
  Based in Settle but undertaking commercial and domestic tree work across the country, Tree Tops purchased their first TP mach
  
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• No On-Site Mechanic? Keep Your Machinery Running and Your Course Moving

  26-10-2026 17:15 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  No mechanic in the workshop? For many golf clubs, keeping machinery running falls to the greenkeeping team. But what happens when they haven’t had mechanical training?A breakdown during the growing season can mean lost time, unexpected costs and disrupted maintenance schedules. For clubs without a dedicated mechanic, even a minor issue can quickly become a major headache.
  The solution isn’t always another mechanic. Sometimes, it’s giving your existing team the skills and confidence to tack
  
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• Worsening Droughts Could Bring Further Water Restrictions

  26-10-2026 15:37 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The UK government has declared severe drought conditions in several parts of the England, increasing the chances of new water use restrictions on local landscapers and other businesses.Much of the country fell into drought over the summer, as low rainfall and high temperatures put pressure on the water environment, but now parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex, and West Sussex have been given severe drought status.
  This move will trigger further action from the government, regu
  
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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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