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Baroness announce Lister Wilder as dealers for Dorset

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Baroness announce Lister Wilder as dealers for Dorset: Baroness UK have announced the expansion of the territory area for existing dealer partners Lister Wilder. Effective immediately, sales and support across the Baroness range will now be offered to customers in the Dorset area which will be serviced by the Lister Wilder Salisbury depot, which opened in late 2023.

The move marks a natural progression for the territory already covered by the longstanding Baroness dealer, adding the Dorset region to the counties of Gloucester, Wiltshire and across to Hampshire, Kent and London already under Lister’s remit.

Baroness announce Lister Wilder as dealers for Dorset

Baroness announce Lister Wilder as dealers for Dorset

Phill Hughes, Sales and Hire Director for Lister Wilder said, “We are delighted to have been appointed as Baroness dealers for Dorset following our move last year into the area with our new Salisbury branch. Having now sold and supported Baroness machinery for over 10 years, we believe we understand just what the golf and fine turf sports industry needs when it comes to purchasing and supporting this type of machine. The Baroness brand has grown significantly over this time, becoming a number one choice with customers who enjoy the low cost of ownership, extended re-grind schedules and outstanding quality of cut.”

“The Lister’s company logo ‘Sales with Service’ highlights the importance that we deliver good local support. We firmly believe this ethos has helped us to become both Baroness UK’s largest dealer and a key supplier to golf courses across the South. With this latest addition to our area coverage, we are looking forward to serving customers from the Kent coastline to the Bristol estuary with our network of branches providing on-site support and backup.”

Adam Butler, Baroness Sales Director added, “Expanding Lister Wilders already substantial area is yet another move to show continued growth and customer support throughout the UK – yes our machines are great but we must have equally great service to back them up! Lister Wilder’s track record in customer service is second to none and we’re very happy to be in partnership with a company that demands these high standards across the board. We also thank Highwoods for their superb efforts and all they’ve done for the brand in this area over the last few years.”

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Sustainable seed guaranteed as DLF return to GroundsFest

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Sustainable seed guaranteed as DLF return to GroundsFest: Sustainable seed solutions for lawns and landscapes are set to be showcased as the world’s largest grass seed breeders, DLF, return to GroundsFest.

Stand 30 will be the platform for visitors to find out more about mixtures across the Masterline, MM and Johnsons Sports Seed brands, alongside the very best the industry has to offer in both native and non-native wild flowers.

Sustainable seed guaranteed as DLF return to GroundsFest

Sustainable seed guaranteed as DLF return to GroundsFest

In many aspects of modern life, we are encouraged to be mindful of our impact on the environment – and this is certainly the case for turf managers across the sporting and amenity spectrum. Those looking to reduce inputs, without detriment to turf quality and performance can improve credentials through careful seed selection, such as opting for mixtures containing Microclover®. Visitors to GroundsFest can find out more about DLF’s Ecosward mixtures – specifically blended to reduce input costs and be kind to the environment by eliminating the need for excessive fertiliser, water and herbicide.

Incorporating 5% Microclover®, both PM26 Ecosward and PM27 Ecosward Plus from the Masterline range offer low-maintenance yet tolerant and visually attractive swards, ideal for landscape applications.

For those maintaining sports turf, thoughts are turning to autumn renovations, where speed of establishment is key. The larger seed and improved genetic vigour of DLF’s 4turf® tetraploid variety ensure fast germination and establishment in cooler temperatures, together with demonstrating increased tolerance to stresses such as cold, drought and a range of common turf diseases. 4turf® is incorporated into a number of popular autumn mixtures for sports turf, including J 4Turf 50 and J 4Turf 100 from the Johnsons Sports Seed collection.

The DLF technical team will be on hand to discuss the vast array of popular sports and landscape mixtures, together with the popular Pro Flora and ColourBoost wildflower ranges. DLF have significantly increased in-house production facilities during 2024 to meet the growing demand for conservation mixtures and promising greater capacity to support biodiversity projects. With over 25 mixtures available across the two collections, there’s something to suit all facilities and environments – whether the objective is native origin colour and interest, or high impact dazzling displays!

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Neil Everett appointed as National Sales Manager

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Neil Everett appointed as National Sales Manager: Neil Everett has joined BOSS Off-Road Vehicles as National Sales Manager. Neil’s focus initially will be to develop the Corvus Off-Road Vehicles dealer network.

He brings a wealth of experience from over thirteen years in the off-road vehicle market. Originally a part-time contractor to his previous company, he moved into a full-time role in sales support, working across all sectors from on-road motorcycles, Parts, Garments and Accessories, defence, and off-road.

Neil Everett appointed as National Sales Manager

Neil Everett appointed as National Sales Manager

“We’re delighted to announce Neil’s appointment,” says BOSS MD Phil Everett. “A lot of his time in the industry has been spent managing dealer networks. He will be responsible for growing the Corvus dealer network and making changes where required. This will take it to the next level of growth, in readiness for more new model arrivals, and will also free up resources internally to focus on our other brands such as Paxster, Powerland, Faunamaster and Airops.” The Corvus range comprises the Terrain electric, diesel and petrol 4×4 utility vehicles, which are the first from a European manufacturer.

“I am thoroughly excited by this challenge,” says Neil, “and I am looking forward to developing the Corvus network, meeting the dealers, and working with new products within the BOSS ORV portfolio.”

Neil finished his time with his last company as District Sales Manager and network development manager and sees this as a natural next step in his career.

For more information on BOSS ORV products, you can call 01785 561046 E-mail: sales@bossorv.co.uk Web: www.bossorv.co.uk

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ICL Announces Allan Wainwright as New Sales Manager

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ICL Announces Allan Wainwright as New Sales Manager: ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Allan Wainwright as Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland Landscape & Industrial sectors. Allan joins ICL from Hozelock, where he effectively managed the UK&I Sales for the Commercial division, showcasing his capacity for building relationships and enhancing sales within the lawn, landscape, and industrial sectors.

Before joining Hozelock, Allan’s career included a significant period at Vitax, which equipped him with valuable market insights and customer engagement strategies.

ICL Announces Allan Wainwright as New Sales Manager

ICL Announces Allan Wainwright as New Sales Manager

Upon accepting his new role, Allan said, “I’m thrilled to join ICL and contribute to our sectors’ growth. It’s a great chance to use my skills where they matter most, and I’m eager to help take our team to the next level.”

Lewis Blois, Business Development Manager for ICL’s Landscape & Industrial division, noted “Bringing Allan into our team reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthen our market position by incorporating experienced professionals. His background and approach to account management and sales are well-suited to our objectives.”

Please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-growingsolutions.uk and icl-growingsolutions.ie if you are in Ireland.

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His Majesty The King announced as Patron of the RHS

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His Majesty The King announced as Patron of the RHS: The RHS is honoured and delighted that His Majesty The King will be the next Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society – the UK’s gardening charity dedicated to helping everyone to garden for health, happiness and the environment.

Keith Weed CBE, President of the RHS, said: “As an advocate for the planet and champion for environmental issues, we are thrilled and honoured that His Majesty The King is our Royal Patron.

His Majesty The King announced as Patron of the RHS

His Majesty The King announced as Patron of the RHS

“We look forward to furthering our work to reach more people of all ages, backgrounds and gardening abilities with the joy of growing plants and gardening to create wonderful gardens, combat the effects of climate change and build a better future for generations to come.”

Their Majesties The King and Queen will be visiting the RHS’s world-famous gardening event, The RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Monday 20 May to meet the growers, designers and horticulturists that help make both UK gardens and its nation of gardeners some of the best in the world.

During their visit to RHS Chelsea on Monday Their Majesties will visit The RHS No Adults Allowed Garden, the first garden in the history of the Show to be designed by children to highlight to children everywhere how to become gardeners to help the planet, whilst having some fun.  Along with co-designer Harry Holding, the children have included in their design a woodland, meadows and a wetland with heightened colour and oversized bog plants. There is also a natural den set within a pool of water.

Other gardens that will be visited include the Moroto no IE Garden, designed by Kazuyuki Ishihara, which is a garden where vibrant acers and a tumbling waterfall blend the beauty of the natural world with the practicalities of family life and The Addleshaw Goddard Junglette Garden designed by Mike McMahon and Jewlsy Matthews where the hardy tropical planting of the balcony mirrors the structural layers of the jungle.

Clare Matterson CBE, RHS Director General, said: “It means the world to the RHS and our wider horticultural family of growers, nurseries, gardeners, designers and plantspeople that Their Majesties The King and Queen, accompanied by The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are visiting RHS Chelsea again this year.

“We are all hugely looking forward to welcoming them to the world famous event to enjoy the spectacular displays that everyone has worked tirelessly to create, to meet the many wonderful charities involved with the event, and hopefully, as us gardeners love to do, sharing some top gardening tips and getting lots of inspiration along the way.”

Their Majesties visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show just weeks after the Coronation last year.  During the 2009 Show Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II presented The King, as Prince of Wales with the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH) – the Charity’s most prestigious award – as a tribute to his deep interest and expertise in horticulture.

Having spent a lifetime championing the environment, The King has transformed his own garden at Highgrove into one of the most inspiring and innovative in the United Kingdom. It is a garden over 35 years in the making, created with passion, vision and dedication by The King and is an exemplar of his organic principles.

In 2013 The King, as Prince of Wales launched the Coronation Meadows Project to create 60 meadows, in honour of the 60th year of The late Queen’s accession to the throne. They have since thrived with over 100 fields of flowers created over the last ten years.

The Late Queen Elizabeth II was previously Patron of the RHS. The Queen became Patron of the RHS in 1952. She was Patron for 70 years, visiting RHS Chelsea Flower Show nearly every year of her Reign.

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