The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is calling for more Government investment to allow the UK horticulture industry to remain competitive while reducing peat usage. 

Norfolk-based electricals retailer Bennetts has fallen into administration, making 228 members of staff redundant. 

The company, set up by former directors of the collapsed Land of Leather chain, has been saved by "similar" management team to trade under the new Riverview Furniture name. 

London-based garden centre teams up with fashion chain to give shoppers a taste of "tranquility", with exotic plants range on offer alongside clothing. 

Mica DIY brought members and suppliers together last weekend for the Mica Exchange, a new event replacing the company's traditional annual tradeshow. 

Acquisition of the Yorkshire Garden Centre takes the group's total to six centres across England, with plans to purchase a further four centres over the next five years. 

Organisers confirm 10th Anniversary show has already sold out, with a host of new exhibitors, as well as the leading brands that have shown their support every year. 

Home Retail Group (HRG) has lowered its profit expectations for the year to February 26, 2011, after sales at Argos dropped 3.1% during the final eight weeks of the company's financial year. 

Supermarket chain set to expand with new supermarkets and Asda Living stores following acquisition of six Focus stores and approval from the OFT for Netto conversions. 

Howdens Joinery announces plans to expand to 650 depots after strong 2010 performance. 

Sarum Wholesale has confirmed to DIY Week that it has gone into administration, after trading at a loss for several months. 

Profit before tax at John Lewis Partnership rose 20% to £367.9m for the year to January 29, 2011. 

At least 1,000 apprenticeships are to be offered as part of the Government's Green Deal, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Energy Secretary Chris Huhne announced at B&Q's flagship eco-store in Sutton today. 

The latest figures from the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor showed total UK retail sales rose by 1.1% last month, against a 4.5% increase for the same month last year. 

Staff across the DIY chain's 330 stores surprised customers with an impromptu dance performance on Saturday in a bid to raise funds for charity. 

Tile Depot is set for expansion after extending its warehousing capacity by nearly 20%. 

Founder Andy Latham steps down from the board, as retailer confirms a restructuring of the business is under way. 

Dobbies officially opened its brand new Garden World at Ashford, Kent today, as the company steams ahead with its ambitious expansion plans. 

Klondyke founder and chairman Bob Gault passed away on February 15 after a long illness. 

The funeral for Bob Bickerdike will be held at St Mary Magdalene Church in Brampton, Cambridgeshire, on March 7 at 11.30 am.