Trends in the landscape of man
Tony Williams, President of the Irish Landscape Institute, outlines how challenges and opportunities facing his profession may impact upon the horticulture sector and our nation as...
From speculation to re-evaluation
Landscape quantity specialist, Colm Kenny explains how contractors can improve profits with smarter pricing.
There is little doubt that the past 18 months have been among...
Foundations to build on
Mike Neary, Manager of horticulture with Bord Bia, details the host of programmes, initiatives, and activities you can use to build a stronger business...
13.5 the lucky number for 2014
ALCI President Peter O’Toole outlines how work undertaken by the association to secure landscape work as part of the Home Renovation Incentive Scheme could...
Exportential
Neville Stein summarises an extensive research report produced in 2013 to identify opportunities for Irish plant producers in the UK.
THE UK GARDEN MARKET
Garden plants are...
Don’t guess it, soil test it…
Colman Warde, Everris Country Manager Ireland, details how effective soil sampling and testing can be utilised to underpin an efficient turfgrass fertilising programme.
Euro for euro,...
Design legacy
Gary Foran, Chairman of the Garden & Landscape Designers Association, records the historical evolution of Irish design and the pivotal role played by the association in...
Back to the future
Barry Lupton revisits an interview with Philip Moreau carried out in 2007 to pin down how things have really changed.
It was 2007 when I first...
Change underfoot
Dr. Christy Boylan examines how Ireland’s parks and green spaces are evolving to meet the new challenges
The original concept of public parks was influenced by the...