Copyright (c) 2026, GreenInside https://www.greeninside.eu nl Het laatste nieuws van greeninside.eu willemijn@nwst.nl 2026-10-06 12:22:02 +0200 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55750/boogaart-almere-and-de-eijk-duurzaam-werk-open-new-location-on-saturday-7-november On 7 November, Boogaart Almere and De Eijk Duurzaam Werk are holding an open day at their new business location. Visitors can get to know both organisations and discover how they work on greenery and sustainable services every day. 6 oktober 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55746/alamo-ends-production-of-roberine-mowing-machines Alamo Group The Netherlands is ending production of new Roberine machines. The brand is known for its self-propelled mowing machines for sports fields, public green spaces and grounds maintenance. 6 oktober 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55745/from-attractive-greenery-to-functional-greenery-new-approach-to-municipal-management Municipalities should focus less on what greenery looks like and more on what it does. Climate adaptation, biodiversity, water management and health should play a greater role in decisions about design and management. 6 oktober 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55744/licht-bergen-renovates-park-luna-paths-with-new-semi-paved-surface Walking and running paths in Park Luna in Heerhugowaard are receiving a new top layer. Commissioned by the Geestmerambacht recreational authority, Licht Bergen is applying GravaTop, a semi-paved surface developed as an alternative to materials containing steel slag. 6 oktober 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55688/black-bean-aphid-requires-more-than-just-control The black bean aphid can spread rapidly and damage young shoots and leaves. In addition to visible damage, an infestation can also reduce tree growth and vitality. 30 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55685/rooftop-awards-2026-go-to-three-green-roof-projects Greentainer, LOLA Landscape Architecture and Donker Groep have won the Rooftop Awards 2026. The three winning projects show how roofs can be used for purposes including greening, water storage and biodiversity. 30 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55684/from-beech-avenue-to-mixed-tree-planting-visualize-first-decide-later The straight tree avenues are an important part of the Colonies of Benevolence. But how do you keep such a historic structure recognizable when trees decline and climate, drought and tree diseases create new challenges? 30 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55681/giant-extends-g1500-and-increases-tipping-load-by-more-than-20-percent Tobroco-Giant has expanded the G1500 series with the G1500L X-TRA and G1500L X-TRA HD. By extending the wheelbase by ten centimetres, the compact wheel loader gains more stability and its tipping load increases from 1,210 to 1,485 kilos. 30 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55687/nursery-crops-and-perennials-now-officially-classified-as-break-crops Nursery crops and perennials planted no later than 2025 have officially been designated as break crops. The amendment to the Environment Regulation came into effect on 18 September 2026. 29 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55679/thialf-lighting-gets-a-second-life-at-natural-ice-and-inline-skating-clubs The lighting that hung above the ice at Thialf for many years is being given a new purpose at natural ice and inline skating clubs with their own facilities. 29 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55683/a-koi-pond-requires-more-than-a-nice-hole-these-five-mistakes-can-cost-you-later Building a koi pond requires a different approach from creating a regular ornamental pond. Kees Kuijpers of Vijvercentrum sees which mistakes are most commonly made in practice and shares five key points for design and construction. 25 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55680/the-hague-opens-first-operational-collector-field-beneath-artificial-turf The municipality of The Hague has officially opened its first operational collector field. Beneath an artificial turf sports field in the Moerwijk district, solar heat is collected, stored and reused. 24 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55615/can-drought-also-benefit-biodiversity Dry and hot summers are bad news for many plants. Yet drought can locally also create opportunities for other species. When dominant grasses disappear, bare patches emerge where annual plants and herbs can benefit. 22 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55614/vhg-sees-little-concrete-room-for-greenery-in-2027-budget-memorandum According to Koninklijke VHG, the 2027 Budget Memorandum contains few concrete plans for urban greenery. Several fiscal and labour market measures are also relevant for green entrepreneurs. 22 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55613/new-invasive-aquatic-plant-threatens-drongelens-kanaal Waterschap Aa en Maas is removing a large infestation of water primrose from the Drongelens Kanaal. The invasive alien species grows rapidly and can form dense floating mats. 22 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55612/more-greenery-does-not-automatically-make-a-neighbourhood-healthier Removing paving and adding greenery. Municipalities are increasingly greening neighbourhoods to improve the living environment. But a greener neighbourhood does not automatically lead to more contact between residents. This is shown by research in Enschede. 22 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55611/jens-reeuwijk-bloembollen-joins-stad--groen-as-content-partner Jens Reeuwijk Bloembollen is the new content partner of Vakblad Stad + Groen. With flower bulbs, herb mixtures, complete concepts and its wild planting machine, the company creates natural plantings with a long flowering period. 22 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55543/ransomes-introduces-mp670-for-large-area-mowing Ransomes has introduced the MP670, a new rotary mower for maintaining large grass areas. The machine is aimed at users including municipalities, contractors and sports facilities. 16 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55542/drip-irrigation-for-sports-fields-appears-to-work-now-the-technology-needs-fine-tuning Subsurface drip irrigation appears to work as a low-cost and sustainable alternative to traditional pop-up irrigation on sports fields, but how can you get the most out of it? 16 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55541/new-platform-aims-to-increase-engagement-in-padel BoostMKB and padel platform PLAI are joining forces to develop a new digital platform designed to connect players, clubs and commercial partners. 16 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55556/silver-y-moth-can-slow-new-zealand-pigmyweed-but-cannot-control-it Caterpillars of the native silver Y moth can cause considerable feeding damage to New Zealand pigmyweed. However, they are not suitable as a control method for this invasive species. This is the conclusion of a field trial by Stichting Bargerveen in the Dintelse Gorzen. 15 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55554/water-depth-during-extreme-rainfall-mapped-down-to-paving-stone-level Extreme rainfall is increasingly causing problems in public spaces. New nationwide water-depth maps show where water may remain on streets and how deep it could become. This helps identify where measures are needed. 15 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55553/reesink-handling-becomes-dutch-importer-of-part-machines Reesink Handling is the new exclusive importer of PART Maschinenbau machines in the Netherlands. The company will handle sales, parts supply and technical support. 15 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55545/green-garden-stays-much-cooler-during-hot-summer A green garden makes a clear difference during extreme heat. Among Dutch people with a predominantly green garden, 51 percent say it remains a pleasant place to spend time during extreme heat. Among those with a predominantly paved garden, this applies to just 22 percent. 11 september 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/55544/new-faade-system-developed-to-combat-urban-heat A new type of green façade is designed to make cities more resilient to heat and heavy rainfall. Wageningen University & Research developed Plant Pixel. The modular system was tested under real-world conditions for aspects including cooling and water retention. 10 september 2026