The deadline to apply to join the board of the British Association of Landscape Industries is looming, with applications set to close by Wednesday. The non-executive role will provide strategic and ethical direction and focus on collaborating with their fellow...
Landscape architect Peter Donegan is returning to the small screen alongside London-based contractor Maylim to transform a garden for The Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In a one-off episode of Irish TV programme Room to Improve, the Dublin-based designer...
Hard landing manufacturer, Tobermore, prepares for the next phase of its market expansion, with the appointment of its first ever board of directors. The inaugural board will sit above the manufacturer’s current senior leadership team, providing strategic direction, governance and oversight. Managing director, David Henderson, will take up the...
Pro Landscaper launched the search for its tenth class of 30 Under 30: The Next Generation winners, in association with Green-tech on the first of May 2024. Now, there is only one week left to enter. Recognising up-and-coming talent within the industry, the awards celebrate the range of achievements and ambitions from young people in...
London developer, Aitch Group secures permission from Bexley Council to transform an old industrial site into a new housing community, inclusive of communal and private green space. Situated in the London borough of Bexley, the New Belvedere scheme, designed by PRP, will deliver 1,250 new homes of mixed occupancy across 20 blocks, ranging from...
Winners for the Pro Landscaper Project Awards 2024, in association with Nth Degree, have been revealed at a ceremony in Surrey. Today, at Farnham Castle in Surrey, companies from across the industry came together to celebrate the creativity, innovation and practicality of landscaping projects, with a value up to £100k. With 67 projects...
In an effort to further support merchants, landscape solutions supplier, Talasey appoints new director of customer experience, a first for the company. Rob Bullock joins Talasey with experience in sales, customer service and tech. His new role will see him ‘cherry-pick’ best practices from across industries to improve merchant customer experience...
Urban tree supplier and planter, GreenBlue Urban partners with Barcham Nursery to host sustainable drainage systems (SuDs) and biodiversity net gain (BNG) workshops. ‘Our Future Landscape: Integrating SuDS & BNG’ was hosted by GreenBlue Urban’s strategic business development, Howard Gray, at Barcham Nursery in Cambridgeshire. The day's...
plants@work continue the celebrations this National plants@work Week with the announcement of this year’s Favourite Office Plant of the year. It was the Ficus elastica Burgundy that came away victorious, securing the title of Favourite Office Plant 2024; voted for by a selected panel of voices across the plant world. Garden designer, Claudia de...
Scientists at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) find, for the first time, sustainable gardening to be not just good for the planet, but also for those who practice it. The research published in the journal ‘Urban Forestry and Urban Greening’ reveals that taking a more sustainable approach to managing gardens has a positive impact on a...
Home renovation and design company, Houzz, identifies the top emerging summer design trends for the year. With this season’s trends reflecting a desire to make the most out of the garden, with the expansion of living areas into the garden, as well as bringing nature inside through forestry colour pallets. Wellness retreats The design...
The Yorkshire horticulture duo of Johnsons Nurseries Ltd and Palmer Landscapes join forces to enhance the grounds of the newly established £9 million Highfield Care Home on the outskirts of Tadcaster. Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, located between Harrogate and York, supplied £30,000 worth of diverse planting, complementary of the existing landscape....
Plans are in motion for Ireland based substrate producer, Bulrush Horticulture, as it lays the groundwork to increase capacity and meet the growing demand for peat-free growing media. Ahead of what the substrate producer predicts to be a busy season next year, Bulrush is moving forward with its plans to expand its operations through a...
At this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, glasshouse and greenhouse manufacturer, Hartley Botanic, delved into the timeless charm of a Victorian English garden with its ‘Simple Elegance - A Traditional English Garden’ trade stand. Hartley Botanic showcased its handmade structures amongst the backdrop of a design and planting scheme inspired by the...
In November 2023, Abigail Bradshaw was announced as the Land-based and Environment Learner (LBEL) Award winner for Landscaping and Horticulture. Bradshaw has been studying at Shuttleworth College - part of the Bedford College Group - where she is undertaking the Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative. Pro Landscaper and land-based training...
Griffin Glasshouses makes its largest donation to the National Garden Scheme off the back of its 2023 sales. The £35,620 donation marks the largest annual contribution made by Griffin to the charity to date, since the pair's partnership began in 2013. For every glasshouse sold in the National Garden Scheme collection, Griffin donates 5% of the...
Land-based training group, TASK Academy partners with London Stone in a shared-ethos collaboration beginning in June 2024. TASK Academy founder and managing director Rupert Keys, comments on the collaboration with the hard landscaping materials supplier, saying the Academy has been a “long-time admirer and client of London Stone’s.” He goes on to...
Battery-powered outdoor power equipment supplier, EGO Power Plus, is expanding its Pro X Series with a new battery mower. The LMX5300E-SP features EGO’s proven Peak Power™ technology, drawing on energy from two 56V ARC Lithium batteries at once. Group product director at EGO, Vince Brauns, says: “The LMX5300E-SP provides the power and performance...
In the evolving world of landscape design, decking has become a central feature in creating versatile and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. As designers strive to meet the diverse needs of their clients, several trends have emerged, setting the standard for contemporary decking projects. Below, we explore five key trends that are shaping the...
The Society of Garden Designers is calling on Airbnb to help make holiday and long-term rental gardens more sustainable, without losing amenities in the process. The society is recommending a new Green and Easy Checklist to help guide property hosts to creating a low-maintenance garden that benefits wildlife and the environment, while still...
The shortlist has been revealed for this year’s Pro Landscaper Project Awards 2024, in association with Nth Degree. Celebrating the excellence of landscaping projects with a value of up to £100k, the Project Awards showcase creativity, innovation and practicality. This years awards have seen a record number of entries, with particular interest...
Outdoor kitchens continue to grow in popularity. James Scott, MD and principal designer at The Garden Company, has just published a blog post sharing his design advice to clients considering an outdoor kitchen feature. ‘There are certainly great advantages. When food is prepared and served outside, it’s easy for people to gather around and...
Launched at FutureScape 2023, the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards highlight the future of landscaping. These awards are on a mission to showcase the most important innovation and initiatives across the UK landscaping sector, from design, to construction, to product supply and manufacturing. We look for great stories of...
Thirteen might be unlucky for some, but not for Crocus. The contractor and nursery has just won its 13th Best in Show award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in what will be its final year at the event – or so it says. Crocus seemed destined to have an illustrious career at Chelsea. The first garden it built in 2000 – the same year the company was...
Makita expands its growing range of outdoor equipment with the launch of its new battery powered brushless blower. Delivering a maximum air velocity of 86m/s and an average blowing force of 24N, the UB003C 36V Blower combines “comfort and functionality”, says the power tool supplier. The new UB003C is also compatible with the PDC1200 (33.5Ah) and...
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and BBC The One Show have announced the winner of the Pocket Garden Makeover contest. Sara Tacchi from Bristol entered the competition in the hopes of transforming her flat’s small and narrow garden that runs beside a busy roundabout. Tacchi lives with a condition that makes accessing outdoor space for long...
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has returned to the Royal Hospital Chelsea show ground this week and there's already plenty to talk about from the world renowned show. Press day saw a series of launches, celebrations and awards being announced. Here are our top highlights: 1 Crocus going out on a high It has been at all 22 shows that have taken...
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