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South East Water plans to confirm a ‘temporary usage ban’ for Kent and Sussex – but there are exemptions including for watering in greenhouses, which need to be amplified, say horticulturists. Source: Garden1

Notcutts have completed the acquisition of Frosts’ Brampton garden centre near Huntingdon. Source: Garden1

The Plant Team’s trade show is at Stoneleigh Showground on 7-8 September. Source: Garden1

BHETA’s latest economic report into DIY, garden, housewares and small domestic electricals confirms that while most sectors are experiencing year on year downturns, value and volume figures remain higher than before the pandemic. Source: Garden1

From 31 October 2022 Guernsey will ban products containing glyphosate used by amateurs amid fears it may be polluting the island’s water supply. Source: Garden1

A new report from the HTA and Growing Media Association (GMA) says there has been a dramatic drop in the amount of peat used in compost in the UK. Source: Garden1

Garden retailers are already seeing the damage of hosepipe bans as customers question whether they will be able to water plants they buy this summer. Source: Garden1

Garden retailers are already seeing the damage of hosepipe bans as customers question whether they will be able to water plants they buy this summer. Source: Garden1

Defra’s peat consultation, which closed on March 18, will not have an official response published until the autumn after additional questions emerged on exemptions, import/export and definitions of ornamentals and edibles. Source: Garden1

Staff at garden centres across the Wales & West region celebrated award wins at a Garden Centre Association (GCA) presentation at Groves Nurseries. Source: Garden1

The Tong Garden Centre has introduced a new adventure play experience aimed at older children as part of an ongoing strategy to attract families from across Yorkshire. Source: Garden1

Data and analytics company GlobalData reports that uncertainty over DIY growth in H2 has prompted the home improvement retailer to drop its full-year profit guidance. Source: Garden1

After the driest six months since 1976 the Isle of Man announced it would bring in a hosepipe ban starting at midnight on Friday of this week. Source: Garden1

Anticipation of some form of hosepipe ban in South and South-eastern parts of the UK is growing as dry weather is forecast to continue for most of August. Source: Garden1

Aquapak Polymers has partnered with global packaging company Industrial Physics to create Hydropol, a biodegradable polymer. Source: Garden1

According to research by WeThrift, over a third (36%) of the UK’s favourite houseplants originate from Africa. Source: Garden1

Creative use of outside space to grow fruit, vegetables and produce is on the increase owing to a rise in sustainable lifestyle choices amongst the population, according to a report from retailer Growing Revolution. Source: Garden1

After over 1,500 entries, the B&Q Gardener of the Year competition has revealed its winner as Jez Young, a construction worker from Ceredigion, Wales. Source: Garden1

Dobbies Garden Centres, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has marked its partnership with Waitrose by opening its first foodhall in Edinburgh. Source: Garden1

After debate on whether the change to June from September this year helped the industry, Glee has issued statements supporting its move. Source: Garden1