Garden industry gathers to hail 'the brightest and the best in the trade' at the annual awards dinner on June 16. 

In a letter to members, Association president Andrew Weiss calls for an end to "destructive activity". 

Stuart Turner's new firm Turner Intl Limited (TIL) acquires business and assets of Plasplugs three months after it went into administration. 

UK discount chain steps up competition with a series of deals on housewares and decorating products. 

60 of the new vehicles will be added to the DIY giant's delivery fleet in a bid to reduce road miles. 

Ex-Woolworths boss Sir Geoff Mulcahy has teamed up with a group to work on opening a 200-strong 'Woolworths-style' chain. 

DIY giant to help customers beat the credit crunch with instruction in home improvement techniques. 

Paul Conway's quarter century with wholesaler is rewarded 

Golden Acres group's investment in John Browns Garden Centre pays off after two years of hard work. 

DIY chain offers 15% off everything this weekend on top of any other deals running in store. 

Most people want a September garden exhibition, claims Glee show director Daniel Thurlow. 

Martin Stewart to enjoy a second stint. 

Home Retail Group posts positive Q1 results on the back of strong gardening and outdoor living sales. 

Simon Cowling from Stevenage has been named the Wickes Store Manager of the Year. 

Garden centre puts up £1,000 for information leading to the recovery of stolen trees and shrubs worth £4,000. 

Gardening title deems Quebec Round barbecue a safety hazard in latest charcoal grill test. 

Garden Expo will become "the flagship event for the garden and outdoor living sector", hopes organiser. 

Like-for-like sales disappointing after 'strong Easter boost' in April, while online and mail order non-food sales 7.6% higher than a year ago. 

Firefighters spend more than an hour to get blaze under control at DIY store in Lowestoft, Suffolk at the weekend. 

Department store chain sells new shares to reduce £970m debt and help fund future expansion.