Stone Zone & Landscaping Supplies, formerly known as Dorset Soils & Aggregates were established in 1998 as a local Soil, Sand and Aggregate supplier. 25 years on, they have since expanded rapidly; introducing a whole host of new, competitively priced products to their landscaping and building supplies range. This vast range includes...
The RHS is a topic that will always have our industry talking, but this year, the headlines are more encouraging than ever. For the first time in the Chelsea Flower Show’s 110-year history, there will be more female (58%) garden designers competing than male (42%). We hope to see you there! In this issue: Our RHS preview - complete with foreword...
The April edition of Pro Landscaper is as varied and all-encompassing as ever, from making a success of a family-run business to the art of landscaping uniforms. A personal highlight, alongside captivating chats with HG Landscapes’ Jeremy Howgrave-Graham and Majestic Trees’ Eliot Barden, was a compendium of insights into the origins of the Parks...
Form Plants, established in 2020, has had a busy few years. But May 2023 marks the next substantial step on this young business’s growth – by taking on a new site, delivering a greater range of plants to its customers, and continuing to add ‘form’ to every garden. Form’s primary site will be on the Flourish Plants site in Chobham, Surrey,...
Colette Newby joins the Eljays44 family as the event and publishing sales director, leading the portfolio of events, awards and magazines into 2023. Colette takes her new role on from 18 January 2023. Colette will be responsible for Pro Landscaper amongst the other brands in the Eljays44 portfolio. Colette joins Eljays44 in a newly created...
This year's FutureScape was another successful event for the industry, not least because of the amount of new products that the exhibitors showcased for the first time. Pro Landscaper has selected a number of the new products launched ReLuminte - Standalone off-grid streetlight GreenBlue Urban Completely...
Following on from the hugely successful RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the entirety of the award-winning MEDITE SMARTPLY Building the Future garden will be reused, with a large part being donated to Andover Trees United, a volunteer-led environmental charity that works closely with schools and local authorities. The charity’s evolving woodland site...
When expanding as a business, what are some key things to keep in mind? Slow and steady wins the race! Too often you see businesses try to move from a small to a large-scale operation too quickly and most of the time, sadly, this results in a quick downwards spiral. Yearly, we set a target and have a goal to meet and we don’t try to exceed that....
Hundreds of thousands of trees will be planted in communities across England thanks to funding through the Nature for Climate Fund. Over £12m will be allocated to the successful applicants to four funds supporting tree planting efforts for future generations. 260,000 trees will be planted outside of woodlands as part of the Local Authority...
Natural England has confirmed Swanscombe Peninsula as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in recognition of its national importance for plants, geology, birds and invertebrates – including one of the rarest spiders in the country. The decision was taken by Natural England’s board at a public meeting and marks the last step in the...
The search is on for a new Head Gardener to lead Wales’ famous Bodnant Garden, near Conwy, in the next chapter of its horticultural story. National Trust Cymru is looking for an ‘inspirational and exceptional’ horticulturalist to take the helm at the Grade I listed garden, celebrated for its spectacular mountain setting, historic garden design...
Legislation, the Environment Act, that will protect and enhance our environment for future generations has now passed into UK law. It will halt the decline in species by 2030, require new developments to improve or create habitats for nature, and tackle deforestation overseas. It aims to help us transition to a more circular economy,...
Stoke Newington’s new low traffic neighbourhood is now in its second week, helping to reduce traffic, support people to walk, shop and cycle locally and rebuild a greener Hackney in the wake of the pandemic. A new 7am-7pm bus gate on Church Street is helping to reduce through-traffic on the street. Only cyclists, buses and Blue Badge holders who...
Natural England has confirmed Cotswold Water Park as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its rich array of waterbirds and aquatic plants. The decision was taken by Natural England’s Board at a public meeting and marks the last step in the designation process after the site was notified as a SSSI in January. Notification was followed...
Top tips: Carry out a full sustainability and biodiversity report of the area to distinguish what changes/additions would best benefit your outdoor space. The addition of moveable planters with pollinator-friendly plants provides you with a quick, affordable and environmentally friendly solution. With the ability to move them when required and...