Tisserand and Landscapes By Design are set to face off at the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair at the end of this month. Audley End House and Gardens in Essex will play host to the competition set by the Association of Professional Landscapers. The two companies...
Species diversity has reduced by 22% in Britain’s broadleaf woodland diversity, a 50-year survey commissioned by the Woodland Trust has found. The Bunce Report has collected data in three surveys across 97 woods in 1971, 2001 and 2021 and to keep the results as...
Brighton and Hove is again having to fell a number of its trees following an outbreak of Dutch elm disease, known also as just Elm disease. Around 30 larger infected elms are expected to be removed, as well as several smaller elms which have grown from infected roots. Dutch elm disease is a fungal disease that is spread by elm bark beetles,...
Two in five parents admit their children are unable to play outdoors independently due to safety concerns and a lack of accessible outdoor spaces. In British housebuilder Redrow's latest annual community play report, ‘Breaking the Grass Ceiling’, it was revealed that almost half of parents surveyed fear their children will lack a sense of...
The Royal Horticultural Charity (RHS) and Colchester & Ipswich Hospital’s Charity opens new wellbeing garden at Colchester Hospital Essex, created in collaboration with NHS Charities Together. Designed by RHS ambassador and award-winning landscape designer, Adam Frost and built by Blakedown Landscapes, the new garden aims to provide NHS...
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) advocates for urban green spaces, following the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s announcement to overhaul the planning system. Rayner’s announcement comes in-line with Labour’s plan to build 1.5m new homes over the next five years. Jennifer Pheasey, director of public affairs...
Latest proposals for the £1bn Salford development reveal a new park, designed by LDA Design, at its centre, rivalling Mayfield Park in size. Salford’s Regent Retail Park is set to be transformed into a new, sustainable place to live. With over 3000 new homes and the tallest tower outside of London. The central green space will sit within a wider...
Hundreds of wildflowers planted by volunteers in Walsall are helping to attract rare bees to the Purple Horizons Nature Recovery site. The Purple Horizons Nature Recovery Project intends to restore and connect areas of the heathlands across 12,000 hectares on the outskirts of the urban West Midlands. A large portion of the project aims to create...
Following the success at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024, little interviews goes "live at Chelsea" to catch up with some of the garden designers that Pro Landscaper has been following throughout their Chelsea journey. The Bridgerton Garden is a secretive and secluded space, based on Penelope Featherington, a wallflower-like character from...
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...
Open space management provider, Meadfleet, was awarded gold at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2024 in London earlier this month. The award recognises Meadfleet’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, on top of delivering sustainable open space management solutions to the housebuilding sector. Judges recognised the company’s...
Those interested in designing a garden for RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025, rejoice, for applications are now open. Designers have two categories in which to choose from at present, including Gardens of Curiosity, an entirely new category to 2025. The new category looks to challenge designers in creating a stimulating and curious by...
The City of York Council gives the green-light to AtkinsRéalis-designed Government eco-hub. In the plans put forward by the Government Property Agency (GPA), Homes England and Network Rail, the new structure will offer 135,000 sq ft of flexible office space for up to 2,600 civil servants. Green design features include solar panels, air source...
Supplier of landscaping and forestry products, Green-tech, scoops the win for Best New Product at this year’s GLAS Ireland, which took place in Dublin. Designed to support urban tree planting, the TreeParker® system works to protect against soil compaction, providing stability for highways’ applications, and managing drainage in urban tree pits....
Winner of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30 award 2023, and known for his peat free practices and dedication to his work, Harry Hoblyn has grown Rymer Trees from a seedling into a flourishing business, with its sales increasing by 300% over the last 12 months alone. But it's not been the easiest journey so far, as Hoblyn explains how his biggest...
Horticultural career changer and RHS student, Felicity Gray, completes debut Woking project, transforming a nature deprived site into a community enriched space in just seven days. Every year, students on the Level 4 RHS Diploma in Horticultural Practice at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey, put forward a ‘Design and Build’ project. The winning design is...
A sustainability focused garden sponsored by F.H.Brundle and Straightcurve has been awarded a prestigious Silver Gilt medal at the Hampton Court Flower Show. Designed by Australian gardener Melanie Hick and built by Kamil Rybak of London HardLandscapes, the garden captured the hearts of judges and visitors alike with its innovative approach to...
Major multi-million development of Longfield Centre in Prestwich has been given the green-light to go-ahead. The Longfield Centre site is set to receive a £100m overhaul in a joint venture between Muse and Bury Council. Plans, which have been shaped by the input of the local community, include a provision of live event areas, a market hall,and...
Urban housing architect practice, Gouldstone & Co has been granted planning permission on an ‘awkward’ backland site in Greenwich, south London. Six houses are planned for the 585m² triangular estate, with four three-beds, one four-bed and one two-bed. All but one of the houses will be constructed at the site's rear, encompassing a landscape...
Wildflower Turf Ltd. introduces new Enhance Wildflower Biodiversity range, designed to ‘enhance’ existing wildflower spaces and meet the growing demands of biodiversity preservation. The new range utilises a scientifically designed substrate, made of only natural ingredients, optimising seed growth and achieving up to 93% germination rates. As...
The UK government puts forward its proposed changes to nutrient neutrality rules, inviting environmental groups to help deliver a “win-win for house building and nature”. Green groups across the nation have been invited to meet with the Labour government today to broker a way to unblock planning projects currently prevented by anti-pollution...
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...
Grounds maintenance companies and local communities need to be involved earlier in a project to ensure long-term value is delivered. This is one of the outcomes of a roundtable held on how to futureproof our public spaces. Eleven senior representatives from key stakeholder groups were brought together by Pro Landscaper and green service provider...
Plans for a £150m regeneration of two council estates in north London move forward following securing approval. Joyce Avenue and Snell’s Park estate in Upper Edmonton have secured planning approval from Enfield Council planning committee to be transformed into a new neighbourhood. The council currently aims to sign a principal contractor this...
If approved, Galloway could be the UKs first national park since the South Downs was named in 2010. Selected from a five-strong shortlist, the Scottish government confirmed the winning bid on Monday. A deeper investigation into the site's suitability will now begin. If given official designation, it will mark Scotland’s third national park,...
After three years, a singular route access space has been transformed by Greenfingers Charity into a sensory sanctuary in the heart of a local hospice. Located in the heart of Derian House Children’s Hospice, the Sensory Garden combines functionality and privacy, alongside places of reflection, fun and memorial. The space, previously only...
Following the success at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024, little interviews goes "live at Chelsea" to catch up with some of the garden designers that Pro Landscaper has been following throughout their Chelsea journey. The Stroke Association’s Garden for Recovery is a peaceful, sensory space to support stroke recovery. Highlighting that the...
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