Following the release of the HMRC statistics on the Plastic Packaging Tax (released 17 August), Andrew Thurston, Customs Duty & Indirect Tax Consultant at MHA, says while it is too early to really say whether the tax is proving effective, early analysis suggests...
Squire’s Garden Centres has introduced electric delivery vehicles to its fleet. The move sees Squire’s get three electric vehicles, with these based at the Twickenham, Stanmore and Long Ditton centres. They will be used primarily for home deliveries to local...
Hillier has enhanced its forsythia range by introducing a new variety Forsythia x intermedia ‘Discovery’ (John Mitchell). This new variety adds variegated foliage to the flowers of this genus. The unique form has attractive, green ovate leaves, with a variegated...
A Hereford-based commercial nursery has put together a selection of plants for garden centres to follow the predicted trends for the retail sector next year, which include boldly coloured, British-grown and low maintenance plants. Carol Dickinson, head of business...
Highfield Garden World in Gloucestershire is on track to finalise its planteria redevelopment, complete with opening roof, before the end of the year. Director Tim Armstrong explains: “The new retractable roof promises to transform the way our planteria feels for...
Dunbar Garden Centre has been given the green light to construct a new opening roof canopy, an addition that owners are confident will increase turnover and profit opportunities at the site while protecting its plant sales area. The centre contacted industry...
Dobbies has announced the launch of its first own-brand rose collection this spring, featuring more than 100 varieties.Horticultural director at Dobbies Garden Centres, Marcus Eyles, who worked to develop the new collection, said: “As one of the UK’s best loved...
Joy of Plants has more than 14,500 plant images & data within its library and retailers can now quickly and simply create a webshop populated with the information. Terri Jones, Managing Director of Joy of Plants in Twyford, explained: “During the...
A fire at a Stourport garden nursery was started accidentally. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service say the fire, which caused clouds of black smoke over Bewdley Road North on Friday afternoon, has been concluded as "accidental". Crews from the Wyre Forest...
Getting rid of knotweed is extremely challenging, which is why it is such a persistent issue in the UK. Recently, antisocial behaviour orders were implemented for anyone who doesn't handle invasive species appropriately. This includes Rhododendron Ponticum and Giant...
Squires Garden Centres held their annual plant show in West Horsley on 13th February. Growers and suppliers came to showcase their latest plants to the company’s plant area teams. This is to get ready for the busy spring season ahead. Three awards were presented on...
Gardeners are now more likely to use technology to source plants before visiting a garden centre. Software innovations and hardware installations are helping boost website visits and plant sales. This is according to one Norfolk garden centre. Nick Haydon, Fakenham...
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