Union Terrace Gardens has undergone a £28.3m transformation, with more than 20,000 plants being added to the Victorian park. There are now wheelchair-friendly routes, a children’s play area, and three new pavilions for cafes, restaurants and cultural spaces. Seating,...
Bromley Council unanimously approves the next major phase of the Crystal Palace Park restoration, led by HTA Design. This phase, worth £17.75M, of the wider £52M regeneration project includes work on a number of grade-listed features on site, following the granting of...
Specialist landscaping company, AC Landscapes and Treeworks has been acquired, saving the company from administration and with it over 30 jobs. Based in Devon, the company operates across the North West, North East, Midlands and South West of the UK. It holds a number of long term frameworks with National Highways, providing vegetation...
Plans for the next phase of the St James Quay project, based in Norwich, have been revealed, with green and play spaces taking centre stage. The 218-home Barrack Street development has already seen the first phase of flats and maisonette completed. With the second and third phases under way, developers Hill Residential, are investing in two green...
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...
There are no ifs, ands, or putts about it, this year’s Pro Landscaper and FutureScape Golf Challenge was a hole-in-one. Held at the Goodwood Estate, the day was a great chance for industry professionals and golf lovers to network, with a bit of friendly competition to keep things interesting. Sweeping the victory for individual winner was...
Employees from Yorkshire-based nursery, Johnsons Nurseries, have together walked nearly 7,000 miles, raising over £1k for Kidney Research UK. As part of Move More April, an annual celebration to encourage people to move more in their day-to-day lives, Johnsons Nurseries employees involved in the challenge raised £1,046 for the UK charity,...
B Corp environmental consultancy Tyler Grange receives Living Wage Employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. Officially recognising that all 80+ members of staff at the consultancy are paid a fair and real living wage, making Tyler Grange one of 14,000 UK businesses - from a total of 5.6 million - to be accredited. The real living...
The deadline for Lantra’s national Land-based and Environment Learner (LBEL) Awards has been extended, with entries now set to close at 11:50pm on Sunday 30 June 2024. Now in its second year, the Award scheme looks to recognise the talent, successes and achievements of learners from across England and Northern Ireland in the land-based and...
GreenBlue Urban proudly announces the launch of the RootSpace® Installation Guide, designed to assist subcontractors in the seamless installation of the revolutionary RootSpace tree pit system. As the only fully integrated tree pit system made in Britain from 100% recycled materials, RootSpace represents a significant advancement in urban tree...
The Royal Parks charity, which manages London’s eight historic Royal Parks, appoints Matthew Pottage as head of horticulture and landscape strategy. Former RHS Wisley curator, Matthew Pottage will be overseeing the horticultural landscape of the Royal Parks across London. He will oversee upcoming restoration projects across Richmond Park and...
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...
The need for multidisciplinary collaboration was one of the leading threads throughout Pro Landscaper’s Future of Commercial Landscaping conference in association with Ecoscape. Working in partnership was repeatedly raised by speakers and panellists as the answer to achieving the potential of biodiversity net gain and other environmental goals as...
The Future of Commercial Landscaping in association with Ecoscape brought together a variety of speakers to offer different perspectives on some of the key opportunities and challenges in the sector. Attendees heard from contractors and landscape architects as well as from their potential clients – all of which offered a plethora of insights...
Horticultural and green workplace service provider, the Nurture Group, completes its “most substantial” deal of 2024 with the acquisition of Hertfordshire-based Gristwood and Toms. Marking the Group’s expansion into the arboriculture market, Gristwood and Toms will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nurture Landscapes Holdings Ltd, and will...
Labour pledges to give local communities the right to buy derelict land and turn it into green space, in an effort to improve access to nature country wide. “Nature is under threat”, says shadow environment secretary, Steve Reed. “Our children and grandchildren deserve to be astounded by the magnificence of our landscapes and coastlines and enjoy...
Power tool manufacturer, Milwaukee Tool have launched the next generation of its M18 Fuel Blower, designed to facilitate quick routine clean-ups. The M18 Fuel Blower leverages a Powerstate Brushless Motor, offering an air volume of 14.2 M3/min at 193 km/h of air speed and 12.2 N of blowing force. Milwaukee Tool says this latest blower operates at...
Open space management company, Meadfleet, have been shortlisted in the 2024 Unlock Net Zero Awards, in recognition of its efforts in mitigating climate change and biodiversity loss. Shortlisted for a Biodiversity and Nature Award, Meadfleet’s Bee Friendly campaign aims to make open spaces more wildlife friendly and encourage communities and...
Battery-powered outdoor power equipment supplier, EGO Power Plus, is supporting landscaping and grounds maintenance professionals with the launch of its new charging system. EGO has expanded its PRO X series with the introduction of a new chainsaw, new hedge trimmers, brush cutters, line trimmers and mowers. In addition to a new next-generation...
With the Pro Landscaper Future of Commercial Landscaping Conference taking place next week, only a few tickets remain for a chance to hear from some of the industry’s most recognised voices. The one day event, which is being held in Birmingham, will host over 15 speakers from across sectors, offering their insights into unlocking the benefits to...
The masterplan to transform Nottingham city centre's Broad Marsh area has been revealed, complementing the ongoing development of a new green space in the region. A new fly-through CGI video of the plans, put forward by BDP and JLL, shows how the area could be transformed to increase job and housing opportunities, as well as bringing in more...
The first phase of a new park in a major mixed-use development in Leeds has opened to the public. Located within the city’s South Bank, Aire Park sits on the former Tetley Brewery site. Once complete, it will include residential, commercial and recreational spaces as well as eight acres of public parkland. Tetley Green is one of first areas of...
After suffering a devastating fire in October 2020, St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby, has been rebuilt into the UK’s ‘greenest’ school. The multi-million-pound school is the country’s first biophilic school and has been purpose built as part of a pilot project for the Department for Education. Biophilic design focuses on enhancing...
Katie's career path is a testament to the transformative power of following one's passion. Initially carving a path in the retail sector, including a significant role as an assistant manager at a Laura Ashley store, Katie's career took a meaningful turn after her daughter was born. Seeking a change, she found herself drawn to the green embrace of...
B Corp environmental consultancy, Tyler Grange, has been named amongst the Best Medium-sized Organisations in the UK in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 list. The annual accolade analyses 50,000 organisations from across the world, measuring them against several areas relating to employee satisfaction. It is shown that the companies...
Pro Landscaper announces the next wave of speakers for The Future of Commercial Landscaping conference, taking place 6 June. The one day event, which is being held in Birmingham, looks to identify the common areas that hold potential benefit to elevating the industry’s commercial and ecological standard. Additional speakers are as follows;...
Extending the soft landscape collaboration, Surrey based landscaping company, Goddards, will be returning to site at North East Lands this month to break-ground. Phase one, awarded by John Sisk and Sons Limited, will see the delivery and planting of large trees, from 40-45cm to 65-70cm girth, as well as large multi-stems throughout the design....
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