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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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• 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.
  The HT
  
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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.
  Close to 1700
  
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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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