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Phil Isherwood creates heartfelt message for NHS

Phil Isherwood of Phil Isherwood Turfcare in Clitheroe, Lancashire, has used his Rigby Taylor TinyLineMarker (TLM) robotic line marking machine and Impact paint to mark a ‘Thank you, NHS’ message on Clitheroe Rugby Club’s pitch. Phil provides a range of services to the turf industry – including work at the rugby club – and he has created the message to thank the NHS. “They do amazing work,” he says in an interview with the Lancashire Telegraph, “and deserve the recognition and applause they are getting. I just want to say thank you for working on the front line and helping…

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview with Anji Connell

Anji Connell, ACID+ http://www.anjiconnellinteriordesign.com So you’re self-isolating…who’s your favourite person to be locked up with?  Me – I can do what I like, when I like! Name one thing that’s changed about your daily routine that you’re going to take forward after lockdown’s over? Slower living. How many cups of tea/coffee are you now drinking per day? The same, too much! Best new Netflix/boxset series or book you’ve discovered?  The Morning Show and Unforgettable. What do you miss most about life before lockdown?  Being able to travel, and to explore wherever I am. DIY vs gardening – which wins? Gardening.…

Nine ways you can help trees while you #StayHome

Whilst it’s essential that everyone who is able to stays at home while we weather this coronavirus outbreak, there are still ways to take care of and appreciate trees from the comfort of your own home. The Tree Council has gathered a few ideas inspired by suggestions from its tree wardens Ian Hopcraft, Dave Ellwand and Simon Ambrose. Enjoy a tree meditation Locate the tree nearest your house. Maybe it’s the branches of a street tree outside your window. It may be a box hedge in your front garden. Carefully (and observing all social distancing guidelines) take time observing it.…

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Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview with Ben Shaw

Ben Shaw, Account Director, Adtrak www.adtrak.co.uk So you’re self-isolating…who’s your favourite person to be locked up with?  My son – we have very similar interests and he is competitive too. Name one thing that’s changed about your daily routine that you’re going to take forward after lockdown’s over? Daily exercise – making time for yourself. How many cups of tea/coffee are you now drinking per day? 3- but we are recycling our tea bags! Best new Netflix/boxset series or book you’ve discovered? Sherlock. What do you miss most about life before lockdown? Face to face meetings and the freedom to travel as and when…

Millboard helps Rapid Relief charity in food box donation to homeless

Millboard has joined forces with global charity Rapid Relief Team to provide relief for the most vulnerable in society in the wake of COVID-19. The company has donated funds to the charity and has helped them to pack 1,000 boxes to be distributed to homeless people. Last Wednesday, Millboard opened its doors to the Rapid Relief Team and hosted a food boxing initiative in a unit normally used for producing landscaping materials. Seven members of Millboard’s team; Harvey Douglass, Russell Porter, Bruce Bartlett, Stefan Holmes, Nathan Martin and Jordan Taylor spent the evening with the disaster relief group, packing boxes…

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview with Rosalind Rosewarne

Rosalind Rosewarne, Rosewarne Gardens & Associates www.rosewarnegardens.com  So you’re self-isolating…who’s your favourite person to be locked up with? Now that would be telling! Name one thing that’s changed about your daily routine that you’re going to take forward after lockdown’s over? Video calls, so much better to be able to see people as well as hear them. How many cups of tea/coffee are you now drinking per day?Too many, limiting coffee to mornings only. Best new Netflix/boxset series or book you’ve discovered? Reading all the garden, design and planting books I have stacked up on the ‘to read’ pile – currently Matt Keightley’s…

RHS Launches ‘Grow at Home’ to provide support to gardeners during lockdown

Over the coming weeks and months, the RHS, the UK’s gardening charity, is more committed than ever to continue to help and support the nation to get gardening and grow a new generation of gardeners. The RHS believes that there are thousands more people taking up gardening as it sees visits to some of its advice pages on rhs.org.uk increase almost as much as 500%. With over 1 million visits to RHS gardening advice pages, there are hundreds of thousands more users looking for help from the RHS to grow plants and garden, compared to the same period last year.…

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview with Adam Pike

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview Adam Pike,Operations Manager – Arborcare www.arborcareherts.co.uk So you’re self-isolating…who’s your favourite person to be locked up with? My wife. Name one thing that’s changed about your daily routine that you’re going to take forward after lockdown’s over? Family breakfast. How many cups of tea/coffee are you now drinking per day? Tea between 10 to 15 which is less than when I’m in the office. Best new Netflix/boxset series or book you’ve discovered? Terry Pratchett books. What do you miss most about life before lockdown? Work. DIY vs gardening – which wins? Gardening. What time is…

NGS President Mary Berry makes appeal to support its gardens

Mary Berry, President of the National Garden Scheme has launched a new appeal aimed at supporting NGS gardens during the current Coronavirus crisis which has forced closure of their gates. The Support Our Gardens Appeal is aimed at keeping our stunning gardens ‘virtually’ open through the coming weeks and to raise funds to replace lost income from gardens not opening. Speaking from her home, Mary said: “Right now people are not able to visit the gardens and there is no money being raised. In fact, as things are, the charity’s income is likely to be down by 80% during 2020.…

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview with Judy Shardlow

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview Judy Shardlow – Heartwood Garden Design www.heartwoodgardendesign.co.uk So you’re self-isolating…who’s your favourite person to be locked up with? My husband aka the junior gardener. He’s very capable in the garden these days and has always supported my garden design business. Name one thing that’s changed about your daily routine that you’re going to take forward after lockdown’s over? I’m in my garden every day! Before this I was spending more time on the computer, so that’s one good thing. How many cups of tea/coffee are you now drinking per day? A lot! About 10-12 mugs…

Coronavirus Webinar – Pro Landscaper online panel session Thursday 16th April

John Chambers Wildflower Seed supports ‘Seeds of Hope Scotland’ during challenging times

A newly founded not-for-profit project has triumphed in the speedy distribution of wildflower seed gift packets to households across Scotland, the initiative has been developed to bring the joy of wildflowers to those currently self-isolating due to the COVID-19 virus. The team behind John Chambers Wildflower Seed was only too keen to support this project through the supply of its ‘Cornfield Annuals Mix’ for distribution. Seeds of Hope Scotland is particularly passionate about wildflowers and the simple pleasure they can bring. They are working to provide up to 10,000 isolated people with a free packet of wildflower seed, and the…

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview – Keith Robertson

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview  Keith Robertson – Keith Robertson Landscaping LTD So you’re self-isolating…who’s your favourite person to be locked up with? My wife Rachel and our dog Toby. Name one thing that’s changed about your daily routine that you’re going to take forward after lockdown’s over?  Watching less telly. How many cups of tea/coffee are you now drinking per day?  8 cups of tea. Best new Netflix/boxset series or book you’ve discovered?  Book – Fire Hawk by Geoffrey Archer. What do you miss most about life before lockdown? My swimming to keep fit and going to pub at the weekend.…

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview – Ann Rowland

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview with…Ann Rowland – Landscape Perspective www.landscapeperspective.co.uk So you’re self-isolating…who’s your favourite person to be locked up with? Myself! Seriously the whole family is fine…no one has killed anyone yet… Name one thing that’s changed about your daily routine that you’re going to take forward after lockdown’s over? Get the family to do more round the house so I don’t have to get up at 6am to get it all done before work… How many cups of tea/coffee are you now drinking per day? Same number, 2 coffees 1 tea, but more biscuits…oh dear… Best new…

Pro Landscaper’s Lockdown Little Interview with Angus Lindsay

Dealing with business post Coronavirus – webinar series launched with industry experts

Pro Landscaper is delighted to announce a new series of free webinars hosted by Jim Wilkinson and including panellists from all sectors of the landscape industry. Join the session here Registration for the first of these sessions, which will be focusing on dealing with ‘life after Coronavirus’ was launched this week and has already prompted over 200 people to sign up to tune in on Monday 6th April at 10.00am. As well as how the virus is affecting businesses in our industry countrywide, we will be looking to the future and how we can step back into normal working life…

Pro Landscaper announces partnership with B2B Quote

Pro Landscaper is excited to announce a new partnership with B2B Quote, a business to business tenders website specialising in low value public and private sector tenders, and high value OJEU (European public sector) tenders. The website covers all areas of industry and Pro Landscaper has set up this new collaboration to enable the delivery of landscape industry related tender information. It’s easy to use, simply click on the TENDERS tab at the top of the home page on the Pro Landscaper website (www.prolandscapermagazine.com). You will then arrive on the page where relevant tenders are listed, with the value and…