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What's wrong with using chemicals to edge paths? - Cover Image
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What's wrong with using chemicals to edge paths?

Chemical edging is a fairly common practice in the UK. We have a law preventing blanket spraying of herbicides on hard surfaces, which I would like to suggest this practice contradicts.

3 Reasons why Brushing is Better than Spraying - Cover Image
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3 Reasons why Brushing is Better than Spraying

For many years now, spraying has been the go-to method for managing weeds on footpaths? But is this method fit for purpose?

Eco Weedkiller Pro 10 excels in a Plant Nursery - Cover Image
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Eco Weedkiller Pro 10 excels in a Plant Nursery

A Plant Nursery has a multitude of jobs, where the Eco Weedkiller devices shine. From Weedkilling to cleaning glass - the eco weedkiller Pro 10 is a great choice.

Rejuvo Choose the Kersten UBS - A Perfect Partner for Path Edging - Cover Image
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Rejuvo Choose the Kersten UBS - A Perfect Partner for Path Edging

Rejuvo reclaim, strengthen and maintain pavements and footpaths to prolong their use. Something we encourage very strongly. They have been using Kersten equipment for edging footpaths.

For want of a nail the shoe was lost - Cover Image
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For want of a nail the shoe was lost

The famous poem, has such truth when it comes to maintenance. We spend Millions on recovery projects from flooding, yet maintenance is neglected.

Hull City Council - Love Your Neighbourhood Scheme - Cover Image
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Hull City Council - Love Your Neighbourhood Scheme

After launching in March this year, over 100 streets across Hull have now been transformed thanks to the Love Your Neighbourhood tidy-up project

How to create an Integrated Weed Managemet Plan - Cover Image
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How to create an Integrated Weed Managemet Plan

Many Councils are moving away from using Chemicals to manage weeds. Failing to plan, is planning to fail. So how can councils give themselves the best chance of success?

How to avoid an inspection from an HSE Pesticide Enforcement Officer - Cover Image
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How to avoid an inspection from an HSE Pesticide Enforcement Officer

At the recent Amenity forum conference, I sat through three back to back presentations on pesticide regulations and ways to ensure you comply.

Chemical vs Integrated Weed Management - Cover Image
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Chemical vs Integrated Weed Management

The best time to implement an Integrated Weed Management strategy was when the infrasructure was built. The second best time is now!

Why do we need to do more than spray weedkiller on Kerb edges? - Cover Image
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Why do we need to do more than spray weedkiller on Kerb edges?

From low-speed traffic management to erosion prevention on high-speed roads, kerbs play a vital role. However, the effectiveness of a kerb can be compromised when hidden.

Amenity Forum Conference 2023 - Cover Image
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Amenity Forum Conference 2023

We are exhibiting at the Amenity Forum Conference 2023 on the 12th October 2023 at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

A Guide to Selecting Low-Litter Shrubs for Cleaner Outdoor Spaces - Cover Image
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A Guide to Selecting Low-Litter Shrubs for Cleaner Outdoor Spaces

By carefully selecting shrubs that drop fewer leaves, you can significantly reduce the amount of debris on hard surfaces and even minimize weed growth.

Harnessing the Power of Ground Cover Plants: The Benefits for Weed Management - Cover Image
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Harnessing the Power of Ground Cover Plants: The Benefits for Weed Management

While traditional approaches such as manual weeding or chemical herbicides have been widely used, an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative exists—ground cover plants.

Using the Eco Weedkiller in Urban Areas - Cover Image
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Using the Eco Weedkiller in Urban Areas

The Eco Weedkiller Pro SP 3 can be combined with an electric trolly to create a very mobile machine that can access pavements to kill weeds beween the cars and the kerb edge.

Comparison between a traditional burner and our Ripagreen range - Cover Image
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Comparison between a traditional burner and our Ripagreen range

When it comes to comparing and choosing a weed control method that does not use phytosanitary products, there is a wide choice of equipment. There are steam, foam, infrared and burner thermal weeders.

Weed Management: Strategies for a Thriving Landscape - Cover Image
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Weed Management: Strategies for a Thriving Landscape

Weeds pose a significant challenge for landscapes, whether it's a sprawling park, a golf course, or a business complex.

Is Zero Chemicals the Solution? - Cover Image
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Is Zero Chemicals the Solution?

I have been asked to be on a Panel at SAGE discussing the topic "Is Zero Chemicals the Solution?" Here are some initial thoughts.

Managing Weeds in a plant nursery without Chemicals - Cover Image
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Managing Weeds in a plant nursery without Chemicals

Plant Nurseries face some unique challenges when controlling weeds, such as what to do in the flower pots and on the mypex or other weed fabric. We have a great solution from Eco Weedkiller.

A focus on EcoWeedKiller - Cover Image
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A focus on EcoWeedKiller

It’s really just water! The plants are treated with boiling hot water and that does the trick!

Weed control in orchards and vineyards - Cover Image
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Weed control in orchards and vineyards

Weeding in between rows of crops with Ripagreen Thermal Lance