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• Leave A Paper Trail To Protect Your Project

  10-11-2026 12:11 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Preparation is key to a successful landscape project but how many landscaping businesses consider paperwork as part of that preparation, asks Lynne Taylor in the first of her two-part reviewLandscapers are busy and adding another item to the to-do list for each job, especially when it’s admin and paperwork, will leave many rolling their eyes. So, does it really matter?
  In expert witness work, one of the first things I review isn’t the workmanship but the paperwork. Before considering whether
  
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• 10% Growth For Garden Centre Sales in October Despite Sharp Fall In Consumer Confidence

  12-11-2026 09:23 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) monthly Market Update shows that garden centre sales increased by 10% in October 2026 compared with October last year and 19% above October 2024 levels.Plants and gardening products sold particularly well despite a sharp drop in consumer confidence.
  Fran Barnes, Chief Executive of the HTA, said:
  “October’s figures show that people are continuing to make time for their gardens, even as confidence in the wider economy has weakened. Customer transa
  
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• New woodland centre takes shape at East Dartmoor and Heaths National Nature Reserve

  11-11-2026 13:27 via Natural England - Activity on GOV.UK
  
  New off-grid woodland centre is taking root in ancient rainforest. Protecting and enhancing rare woodland for future generations.
  
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• Statutory guidance: Badgers: licence for internal drainage boards to interfere with setts for drainage work (CL27)

  11-11-2026 11:00 via Natural England - Activity on GOV.UK
  
  Register for a licence to interfere with badger setts for the purpose of undertaking watercourse or drainage maintenance work, register a site and report actions taken under this licence.
  
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• ohnsons Nurseries Reinforces Commitment to Plant Health with Renewed Certification and Staff Training Success

  11-11-2026 09:09 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  One of the UK’s largest commercial plant nurseries, Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, has reaffirmed its commitment to plant health and biosecurity after successfully renewing its Plant Healthy certification and celebrating another group of employees completing specialist Plant Health training.The family-run business, based between York and Harrogate, has maintained its Plant Healthy certification for its sixth year, demonstrating its continued dedication to high standards of plant health, responsible g
  
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• Johnsons Nurseries Reinforces Commitment to Plant Health with Renewed Certification and Staff Training Success

  11-11-2026 09:09 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  One of the UK’s largest commercial plant nurseries, Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, has reaffirmed its commitment to plant health and biosecurity after successfully renewing its Plant Healthy certification and celebrating another group of employees completing specialist Plant Health training.The family-run business, based between York and Harrogate, has maintained its Plant Healthy certification for its sixth year, demonstrating its continued dedication to high standards of plant health, responsible g
  
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• Accredited official statistics: The People and Nature Surveys for England: Children’s Survey Data and Publications for 2026 (Waves 11 & 12)

  10-11-2026 11:34 via Natural England - Activity on GOV.UK
  
  Data tables and annual report for The Children’s People and Nature Survey for England 2026 (Waves 11 & 12).
  
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• Notice: King Charles III England Coast Path at Ferry Road, Isle of Sheppey: comment on proposals to change the approved route

  10-11-2026 01:30 via Natural England - Activity on GOV.UK
  
  Find out about Natural England's proposals to vary the approved route of the Isle of Sheppey stretch in Kent and how to submit a representation or objection.
  
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• We Are the Green Industry. Government Must Recognise That.

  09-11-2026 17:58 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Last year, 42 million people visited a garden centre and more than 30 million own plants. By comparison, 15.5 million people attend an entire Premier League season.
  (From left) Greenfingers ambassador Jim Carter, Defra minister Baroness Hayman of Ullock, Baroness Fookes DBE, Boyd Douglas-Davies, chair of the Environmental Horticulture Group (EHG) at the All-Party Parliamentary Gardening and Horticulture Group reception in the House of Lords 3rd November
  The public understands the value of garden
  
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• Built For The Job: Redexim Overseeder 3D 1575 at Radley College

  09-11-2026 12:37 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  After 26 years at Radley College, Adam King has seen grounds management evolve dramatically.Weather patterns have become less predictable, playing surfaces are under greater pressure than ever, and flexibility has become one of the most valuable assets a grounds team can have.
  For Adam, Head of Grounds, that changing landscape made investing in the Redexim Overseeder 3D 1575 an easy decision.
  Looking after one of the country’s largest independent school sports estates is no small task. Alongsi
  
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• Origin Green-Tech Opens its Doors to GRO Members for Green Infrastructure Insight

  09-11-2026 11:09 via The Landscaper Magazine
  
  Origin Green-tech recently welcomed members of the Green Roof Organisation (GRO) to its Knaresborough headquarters for a day of networking, knowledge-sharing and a behind-the-scenes look at the business and operational facilities.The visit reflects Origin Green-tech’s wider commitment to building strong industry relationships, regularly welcoming customers, suppliers and industry partners to share expertise, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration.
  GRO members joined the Ori
  
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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.
  The Winter
  
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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.
  Accordin
  
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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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