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Working as a landscape horticulturist has a number of advantages. This is why people search to find out How to…

We believe that landscaping apprenticeships are an excellent way in how to become a landscaper. Wherever you live in the…

Those who enjoy spending time outside may have contemplated leaving their desk jobs for such a job. Landscape gardening gives…

A landscape gardener designs, plots, and maintains outdoor spaces including gardens, parks, and residential or commercial landscapes. They are knowledgeable…

For the purposes of answering this question we are assuming landscaper is the same term as landscape gardener. So do…

People often use the words “landscaper” and “landscape gardener” interchangeably, but there are small differences based on where you are…

We think landscaping apprenticeships are a great route into a landscaping career. It’s a great introduction to the landscaping industry…

A career in horticulture or landscaping is appealing to many individuals for a variety of reasons. In addition, the landscaping…

There are numerous reasons to pursue a landscaping profession and a career in the landscaping industry. Furthermore, the landscaping industry…

There are a multitude of very compelling reasons to look into jobs in gardening and to launch a career in…

The landscape industry has a broad range of landscaping jobs and job types.Anything connected with green spaces and their environment…

The landscape sector provides occupations that need a diverse skill set; however, this may be a double-edged sword because it…

Do I need a Degree to work as a Landscaper? While a formal qualification is not required to become a…

Infant and junior schools throughout the UK are being invited to design a garden to mark the Platinum Jubilee of…

The wealth of technical, scientific, regulatory and storage/handling information on soils that British Sugar TOPSOIL has developed and made freely…

Winning a Gold medal, RHS Young Designer of the Year and Best Constructed Show Garden, Freddie Strickland has swept the…

The BALI Chalk Fund student of the year competition is a great way to showcase and celebrate the very best…

Moving on from our previous blog on plant knowledge and expanding our look at landscaping skills, next we have what…

Continuing our look at industry apprenticeships, we now turn to the world of hard landscaping and hear from Travis, as…

Lets catch up with Alyce and find out why she enjoys her apprenticeship so much. Who are you and what…

Towards the end of last year, the government announced plans to offer the opportunity for any adult, aged 19 and…

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture are delighted to be able to announce the launch of the YHOY 2021 competition, with…

Apprenticeships are a great way to earn and learn at the same time and there are plenty of apprenticeship opportunities…

In my previous blog, the Top five landscaping skills, we looked very generally at the skills landscapers have, and look…

Have your say! It’s time to review the apprenticeship standards launched in 2017 and 2018 to ensure they are up…

The landscape industry offers an incredible choice of career opportunities, but we often only think of the roles available in…

The Kickstart Scheme is well underway along with a number of other government incentives, and could provide an opportunity for…

Meet George, L2 Horticulture Operative apprentice with Acre Landscapes, studying at Plumpton college. George chose to get into landscaping because…

BALI members, Ground Control, the UK’s leading supplier of award-winning landscaping and maintenance services, is proud to announce its involvement…

Now in its 9th year the collaboration between Provender Nurseries and Capel Manor College continues to go from strength to…