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Identifying potentially invasive plants

Alan Spedding from the Amenity Forum explains why invasive non-native species threaten biodiversity in Britain, and that often, the environmental damage they cause is irreversible.
The Invasive Non-Natives Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain (The Strategy) calls for a preventative approach to be adopted vis-à-vis invasive species.
This may require potentially invasive, non-native plants to be banned from...

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The search continues for wildflowers on the road verges of Lincolnshire

Landscaping News - By Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (18 May 2012)
Gardening legend lives on through Young Horticulturalist Award

Landscaping News - By Beccy Law (18 May 2012)
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Landscape and Garden Projects

Is your irrigation water clean?

While aerating fountains and aerators are found in many 'show piece' ponds or lakes, it is often the case that water sources used to supply irrigation systems become neglected. Usually out of sight and out of mind, irrigation reservoirs can quickly stagnate and become overrun by algae blooms and pond weed if left neglected. Aeration specialist Otterbine advise on the importance of properly maintained irrigation reservoirs for optimum water quality and the health of the irrigated plant.

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Architects & Designers Directory

The architects and designers directory allows you to find landscape architects and garden designers in your area, or an area where you are considering developing. You can also search for a range of specific services that are offered by the landscape architects and garden designers in the directory, which are listed in the search categories.

There are 493 listings in 13 categories within this directory.

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Landscape Contractors Directory

The landscape contractors directory allows you to find landscape contractors in your area, or an area where you are considering developing. You can also search for a range of specific services that are offered by the landscape contractors in the directory, which are listed in the search categories.

There are 319 listings in 56 categories within this directory.

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Product Reviews

EverEdge Lawn Edging

Ever Edge is the permanent solution to the age-old problem of maintaining neat edges for lawns, drives, path edging, flower and vegetable beds.

Roundup Pro Biactive 450 5L

"Total weed control for complete control of annual and perennial grass and broad leaved weeds."

Cut down refilling intervals with a bigger tank

No one likes having to stop and refill once they have started spraying. Reducing the number of times you have to stop, refill, and start again, means that you can get more work done.