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With Biodiversity Net Gain becoming mandatory in England from 12th February 2024, landscape architects must achieve quantifiable biodiversity improvements on development projects moving forward. 

Sustainable landscaping goes beyond enhancing the aesthetic appeal of projects; it's about reducing environmental impact and fostering a healthier community. But how can we transition away from our reliance on traditional quick release fertilisers?

More and more grounds professionals are recognising their role in environmental responsibility by implementing eco-friendly practices and working to reduce carbon footprints.  

Wildflower verges are unsung heroes, fostering ecosystems essential for roadside sustainability.

DoubleRoot is a world-first hybrid clover combining white clover (Trifolium repens) and Caucasian clover (Trifolium ambiguum) to bring the benefits of both to Germinal’s amenity mixtures. 

007 creeping bent is world-renowned for offering superior turf quality, eliminating winter stress discolouration and being highly competitive against Poa annua.

For our latest case study, Germinal Amenity expert Alex Beesley returned to Little Aston Golf Club to meet with course manager Dave Gibbons, this time to discuss his experience with establishing wildflower habitats in the out-of-play areas.

Originally designed in 1894, Atherstone is a forward-thinking golf club that has produced three Ryder Cup players in its history. But now, let's focus on the greenkeeping success of Atherstone.

At Germinal Horizon Wiltshire, we held a trial to determine the optimal time for establishing annual wildflower species.

Alnmouth Golf Club, Foxton Hall, was established in 1869 and is recognised as the fourth-oldest golf club in England. Well-known golf course architect Harry Colt designed Alnmouth.