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Get in the Earth Day spirit with two new sustainability-focused National Landscape Awards categories
With Earth Day just around the corner on Tuesday 22nd April, the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is encouraging businesses with projects that demonstrate excellent levels of sustainability, biodiversity and regeneration to gain the recognition they deserve by entering the BALI National Landscape Awards

Invitation to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s Young Person’s breakfast
As champions for the landscape industry, we are always looking for ways in which we can support your journey and professional endeavours, particularly with regards to encouraging and nurturing the next generation of landscaping talent.

Green walls, grey water, and multi-coloured bacteria
A new study has found that certain combinations of recycled water irrigation and bacterial treatments may improve the appearance of outdoor green walls.

Free employer resources for Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month and now is the time to take practical steps to help reduce stress inside and outside of the workplace

Blakedown Landscapes completes renovation of Petersham Gate Playground in Richmond Park
Blakedown Landscapes has completed the renovation of Petersham Gate Playground in Richmond Park, working on behalf of The Royal Parks to deliver a more inclusive, accessible, and environmentally sensitive play space for visitors.

AMP up your tool kit with a free Makita XGT 40V Battery
Makita UK has launched a new ‘Professional Cordless Garden Machinery’ redemption promotion, where end users can claim a free XGT 4.0Ah high-capacity ‘Tabless Technology’ battery (BL4040F) with the purchase of qualifying XGT and Connect-X outdoor power equipment.

STIHL launches Master Technician Course for advanced dealer training
STIHL has launched its highly anticipated Master Technician Course, the pinnacle of its dealer training programme, designed to provide expert-level servicing and diagnostics across the full STIHL product range.

Benefits of Digital Transformation in Financial Management
Sones Accountancy Services reveal the benefits of going digital with your finances.

Plant Health: Defra Tweaks Regulations and MPs Hear from Industry
Defra, the government department responsible for plant health, is making two changes to the way it regulates host plants of the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis).

Inside the Mind of a BALI Awards Judge
With the BALI National Landscape Awards having recently opened for entries, we caught up with the Judging Panel Chair, John Melmoe, and the judge for the Employer Excellence category, Madge Moore, to find out what makes a great entry, what they enjoy about the awards, and why it is such an important date in the landscaping calendar