Five ways professional landscaping equipment has changed over the past 20 years. Walk through the yard of almost any landscaping business and you'll see more than a collection of mowers, trimmers and blowers – you'll see how the industry has evolved. Twenty years ago, most contractors carried much the same equipment. A petrol mower, a couple of brush cutters, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, fuel cans and a toolbox full of spark plugs, pull cords and hand tools. Equipment was chose

What is the industry outlook of the latest generation of landscape designers? We catch up with two Landscapes of Distinction Student Award winners to get their views. The Landscapes of Distinction (LOD) Student Award celebrates emerging talent in landscape design, recognising students who demonstrate creativity, technical ability and a strong understanding of the profession. While the award marks the end of their studies, it also offers an early glimpse of the people who wil