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Leatherjackets are becoming more common… Here’s why Milder winters are allowing larvae to feed for longer. Wetter soils during egg‑laying means that more eggs survive and since 2016 there have been fewer chemical treatment options available. With increasing urbanisation numbers of natural predators are in decline encouraging the development of two‑generation…

Nick Milson – new recruit Nick Milson Joins Harrowden He has more than seven years experience in the landscaping sector. Not only that but the turf industry has been at the heart of that experience. Nick boasts a genuine passion for the challenges, the unpredictability, and the people who make…

Meadowmat outperforms competitors… Why Meadowmat outperforms competitors scientifically, ecologically and practically. Creating a wildflower meadow should be one of the most rewarding landscaping projects you can undertake. Fundamentally, meadows support pollinators, increase biodiversity, improve soil health and deliver a natural aesthetic that evolves beautifully through the seasons. But the route…

Powering the Future of Grounds Care: Why Harrowden Is Backing Kress Powering the Future of Grounds Care Across the turf, landscaping and grounds‑care sector, the shift toward cleaner, quieter and more efficient equipment is accelerating. Battery technology has matured and is now powering the future. So commercial tools now match…

Harrowden. Resilient by nature. Reliable by design. When the Weather Tests the Industry The last four months have pushed UK growers harder than any winter in recent memory. Met Office data shows just how extreme it’s been:November: around double the typical monthly rainfallDecember: the wettest in 154 yearsJanuary: roughly 134%…

Harrowden goes large at Groundsfest ’25 Harrowden celebrates Birds & Bees Groundsfest 2025 in September meant an all-new stand designed to celebrate ten years of Meadowmat Birds & Bees. With a “Flower Power” concept that captured the essence of Birds & Bees Harrowden featured turf, sedum and Birds & Bees…

All Turf Is Not The Same Plastic-Free – All turf is not the same There are those that will have you believe that all turf is the same. It is not. When it comes to creating the perfect green lawn, many homeowners and landscapers turn to pre-grown turf rolls for…

Harrowden Backs 2025 UK Roofing Awards Harrowden – Backs 2025 UK Roofing Awards In May this year Harrowden supported the 2025 UK Roofing Awards for the second time. The event celebrated successes across the roofing community.The interest in sustainable construction has not abated and the now mandatory requirement for biodiversity…

The Harrowden Bughouse – A Simple BNG Solution The Harrowden Bughouse – A Simple BNG Solution Harrowden has launched the ultimate bughouse. It comes in two sizes and two  complimentary designs and take bughouses into the 21st century. The bughouses are available in two sizes measuring either 500mm x 500mm…

Harrowden’s science-led approach to seed production Harrowden’s science-led approach to seed production Wildflowers play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and supporting pollinators. Robust seed production is essential for ensuring the availability of high-quality wildflower seeds with effective traceability. Harrowden’s new Wildflower Development Programme combines PhD level scientific leadership with…

Harrowden wins big at Groundsfest ’24 Harrowden wins big at Groundsfest ’24 In its second year at Groundsfest Harrowden has won big. We won the gong for “Best Indoor Stand”. Our own Harrowden team designed and built our  award-winning stand.  The Harrowden stand was inspired by a roof garden. Whilst…

Better Tech Means Better Turf Better Tech Means Better Turf In the latest case of transatlantic cooperation Harrowden have brought a FireFly R300 Turf Harvester across from Utah in the USA. The FireFly Automatix R300 Automated Roll Harvester is believed to be the most refined Automated Roll Harvester ever built.…