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Dura Composites provides composite decking tiles for Bord Bia Bloom
In June 2022, Ireland’s favourite gardening and lifestyle festival, Bord Bia Bloom returned to Phoenix Park, Dublin, following two years of virtual events during the pandemic.

HSE annual fatality statistics released
The latest annual fatality statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advise 123 workers were killed in work-related accidents between 2021 and 2022.

Reminder: New flat rate import fee and changes to frequency of checks
Changes to the current plant import regime will take effect from 22 July 2022, which means a new, flat rate import inspection and identity check fee will be placed on plants for planting, and cuttings, that originate from the EU and non-EU countries.

Three of a kind for Reesink
Continuing with its firm focus on sales, servicing, training and parts for all brands with a locally-focused team, Reesink UK has opened its third branch in Burwell, Cambridgeshire.

Keep informed and inspired with ACO this summer
ACO give us an update on what they've been up to lately, they discuss rain gardens, Tom Massey's holistic approach to garden design and more!

Nursery’s first-class products for luxurious Aldwark Manor Estate
Johnsons of Whixley will be supplying hundreds of high-quality plants for the historic Yorkshire-based Aldwark Manor Estate as the venue undergoes a significant renovation and expansion program.

Independent study confirms performance of treated wood
This 7-year inspection data suggests wood treated with Copper Organic preservatives has the potential to last for a significant period – providing the application of preservative is applied correctly.

Request to complete a survey for student research project
The research project aims to explore the topic of embodied carbon in landscaping, and the limitations to producing Environmental Product Declarations for landscaping materials and products. Survey takes 5 minutes to complete.

Aird na Cille re-wilding project wins 'New Native Woods' prize at Scotland's Finest Woods Awards 2022
Tivoli pledged to support the unique nature conservation initiative in 2021 and are thrilled that the re-wilding project developed by Mike and Fiona has been recognised for its achievements so far.

Crowders Plant Healthy Certified
Crowders are delighted to announce they are now Plant Healthy certified and will be ensuring they adopt the Plant Healthy Standard in their everyday business.