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COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING
Wright Landscapes and Origin Green-tech help create ‘ambitious’ development in Trafford
Rachael Forsyth
Aug 20, 2026
Wright Landscapes and Origin Green-tech were part of a Build-to-Rent regeneration development in Trafford, Manchester. Lumina Village forms part of a wider 120-acre civic quarter…
Jamie Butterworth formalises peat-free policy at Form Plants
Rachael Forsyth
Aug 20, 2026
Led by managing director Jamie Butterworth, Form Plants is formalising its strict peat-free position for the first time, which will be coming into force for…
Manchester’s latest urban park unveiled
Rachael Forsyth
Aug 14, 2026
St Catherine’s Wood – Manchester’s latest city centre park – has formally opened to the public welcoming the local community to the first major green space completed as part…
YPHA opens applications for 2026-27 management development programme
Rachael Forsyth
Aug 11, 2026
Applications are now open for the second Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) management development programme, with a £1k subsidy available for each successful delegate. This is…
Final chance to enter this year’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation Awards
Holly Chapman
Aug 5, 2026
With applications for Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2026 initiative closing on Friday 7 August, there are just a few days left…
Heatwave reveals Blenheim Palace’s ‘lost’ 18th century garden
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 31, 2026
The prolonged spell of hot, dry weather has revealed the hidden outline of Blenheim Palace’s historic 300-year-old parterre. The original parterre was created in 1705…
Perennial Landscapes appoints new managing director
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 31, 2026
Midlands based commercial landscaping specialist Perennial Landscapes is entering its next phase of expansion and has announced the appointment of a new managing director to…
Landscaping and horticulture WorldSkills UK competition finalists announced
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 30, 2026
The sixteen young people who have demonstrated their abilities in landscaping and horticulture and have progressed to the WorldSkills UK National Finals have been announced. …
Lawsons calls on government to mandate Fair Tax accreditation
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 30, 2026
Lawsons Group has called on the government to introduce Fair Tax Mark accreditation as a requirement for all companies bidding on public sector construction and…
YPHA Maelor Forest Nurseries visit to explore trees of the future
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 27, 2026
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) is inviting members from across the UK to attend an exclusive visit to Maelor Forest Nurseries on Friday…
DOMESTIC LANDSCAPING
Jamie Butterworth formalises peat-free policy at Form Plants
Rachael Forsyth
Aug 20, 2026
Led by managing director Jamie Butterworth, Form Plants is formalising its strict peat-free position for the first time, which will be coming into force for…
Rupert Keys publishes new DIY garden book
Rachael Forsyth
Aug 12, 2026
Rupert Keys, award winning garden builder and owner of Task Academy, shares over 30 years of professional expertise to help homeowners create beautiful gardens with…
YPHA opens applications for 2026-27 management development programme
Rachael Forsyth
Aug 11, 2026
Applications are now open for the second Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) management development programme, with a £1k subsidy available for each successful delegate. This is…
Five deck planning mistakes that could cost your reputation
The Pro Landscaper Team
Aug 7, 2026
When you specify decking for a client, you stake your professional credibility on it. If something goes wrong, it won’t matter where the responsibility lies…
Final chance to enter this year’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation Awards
Holly Chapman
Aug 5, 2026
With applications for Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2026 initiative closing on Friday 7 August, there are just a few days left…
Landscaping and horticulture WorldSkills UK competition finalists announced
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 30, 2026
The sixteen young people who have demonstrated their abilities in landscaping and horticulture and have progressed to the WorldSkills UK National Finals have been announced. …
5 highlights from Pro Landscaper’s Summer Spectacular
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 30, 2026
Pro Landscaper’s Summer Spectacular returned on 9 July at the De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey to connect and celebrate the landscaping industry. Here are…
TGA calls for water exemptions on fresh turf amid bans
Holly Chapman
Jul 24, 2026
The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) is calling on all water companies to apply an exemption for newly laid turf amid temporary use bans around the…
Little interviews expanded: Neal Harrington
The Pro Landscaper Team
Jul 23, 2026
Pro Landscaper Project Awards 2025 winner in the Build £100,000 to £250,000 and Supreme Winner Neal Harrington is next in the hot seat for a round…
Government’s ‘new deal for young people’ to boost youth apprenticeships
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 13, 2026
Ministers will unveil plans to crack down on poor‑quality university courses and shift investment further towards youth apprenticeships, as part of a ‘new deal for…
GARDEN DESIGN
Commonwealth Games 2026 garden settles into new home
Holly Chapman
Aug 18, 2026
The Saltire Garden was the centrepiece of the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony in Glasgow just a few months ago. Designed by Amalie White in…
Sarah Eberle’s RHS Chelsea garden settles into Sheffield’s Park Hill
Holly Chapman
Aug 10, 2026
The Campaign to Protect Rural England Garden: On the Edge has found a new home in Sheffield's Park Hill after picking up several awards at…
Museum of the Home’s head gardener shares concept behind new Discovery Garden
Holly Chapman
Aug 6, 2026
The only Museum of the Home in the world, the Hoxton-based organisation champions accessible community space for children and young people. What once sat as…
RHS announces new ‘spectacle’ event in Bristol
Holly Chapman
Aug 6, 2026
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has confirmed its 2027 shows, including a new festival in the city centre of Bristol. The 2027 calendar boasts four…
Final chance to enter this year’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation Awards
Holly Chapman
Aug 5, 2026
With applications for Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2026 initiative closing on Friday 7 August, there are just a few days left…
Public praise garden wrapped in memories at Sandringham
Holly Chapman
Jul 29, 2026
100 Sweet Summers has been voted People's Choice Show Garden at RHS Sandringham Flower Show. The show, new to the Royal Horticultural Society’s calendar, awarded…
David Keegan calls to recognise those who make Chelsea bloom
The Pro Landscaper Team
Jul 29, 2026
David Keegan reflects on RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 calling for more recognition for landscapers and debating the presence of AI. It’s that time of year again – the pinnacle of the horticultural calendar: the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.…
YPHA Maelor Forest Nurseries visit to explore trees of the future
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 27, 2026
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) is inviting members from across the UK to attend an exclusive visit to Maelor Forest Nurseries on Friday…
LCGD appoints Jo Thompson head of garden design studies
Holly Chapman
Jul 24, 2026
Award-winning garden designer Jo Thompson has been appointed head of garden design studies at the London College of Garden Design (LCGD). Joining Thompson at the…
Celebrating 30 years of Garden House Design
The Pro Landscaper Team
Jul 24, 2026
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, directors Debs and Rod Winrow explore the growth, lessons and highlights of Garden House Design. After 30 years, Debs and Rod Winrow are an integral part…
Content from our Partners
Five deck planning mistakes that could cost your reputation
The Pro Landscaper Team
Aug 7, 2026
When you specify decking for a client, you stake your professional credibility…
Beyond the deck: Why cladding could be your next growth opportunity
The Pro Landscaper Team
Aug 3, 2026
For most garden design and landscaping businesses, the deck is where the…
Millboard explains how better-informed clients arrive at quote stage ready to buy
The Pro Landscaper Team
Jul 6, 2026
Most landscapers and garden designers will recognise the pattern. A client makes…
Commercial water features in summer: what fails, why, and the checks that prevent it
The Pro Landscaper Team
Jul 3, 2026
Commercial water features don't get a seasonal switch-on. They run year-round, which…
5 reasons to use deck joist tape
The Pro Landscaper Team
Jun 22, 2026
Deck joist tape should be a requirement for anyone installing a new…
Five things to look for when choosing composite decking
The Pro Landscaper Team
Jun 9, 2026
Clients making a significant investment in their outdoor space usually want three…
Millboard’s 7 takeaways from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
The Pro Landscaper Team
Jun 1, 2026
For the trade, Chelsea is less a flower show and more a…
Camassia in focus: The quiet strength for late spring landscapes
The Pro Landscaper Team
May 21, 2026
JUB Holland goes into detail on the quiet strength for late spring…
Landscaping SEO strategy: How landscapers can win more local jobs from Google
The Pro Landscaper Team
May 21, 2026
For most landscaping businesses, the biggest headache is not doing the work.…
Why commercial irrigation fails in warm weather, and how regular monitoring prevents it
The Pro Landscaper Team
May 7, 2026
Most irrigation failures don’t show up when a system is turned on.…
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Wright Landscapes and Origin Green-tech help create ‘ambitious’ development in Trafford
Rachael Forsyth
Aug 20, 2026
Wright Landscapes and Origin Green-tech were part of a Build-to-Rent regeneration development in Trafford, Manchester. Lumina Village forms part of a wider 120-acre civic quarter…
Sydney unveils city’s new $150m ‘living room’ plan
Holly Chapman
Aug 18, 2026
The City of Sydney has released designs for a new public square located opposite Sydney Town Hall. The new contemporary plaza is set to transform…
Finalists revealed for Landscape Institute Awards 2026
Holly Chapman
Aug 11, 2026
The finalists for the Landscape Institute Awards 2026 have been announced. From the UK and across the world, finalists cover the breadth of the profession,…
Australia introduces new voice for landscape architecture in government
Holly Chapman
Aug 11, 2026
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has announced the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) first government landscape architect. Gweneth Leigh steps into the role on…
Monaco reintroduces nature with new vision alongside Grant Associates
Holly Chapman
Aug 6, 2026
Monaco's Bringing Nature Back into the City vision plan kicks off with a collaboration between the government and landscape architects Grant Associates. The initiative establishes…
Final chance to enter this year’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation Awards
Holly Chapman
Aug 5, 2026
With applications for Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2026 initiative closing on Friday 7 August, there are just a few days left…
Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground reopens after £3m transformation
Holly Chapman
Aug 5, 2026
First opened in 2000, the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens has undergone a £3m renewal. The Peter Pan inspired playground has…
Africa’s newest landmark combines public space with biodiversity
Holly Chapman
Aug 3, 2026
Plans for City Walk Abuja have been revealed by Link Developments featuring a public space masterplan designed by Benoy. Located on the principal corridor linking…
Lawsons calls on government to mandate Fair Tax accreditation
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 30, 2026
Lawsons Group has called on the government to introduce Fair Tax Mark accreditation as a requirement for all companies bidding on public sector construction and…
YPHA Maelor Forest Nurseries visit to explore trees of the future
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 27, 2026
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) is inviting members from across the UK to attend an exclusive visit to Maelor Forest Nurseries on Friday…
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Naturespace invests in biodiversity net gain expertise
Rachael Forsyth
Aug 14, 2026
Naturespace brought its nationwide franchise network together for a dedicated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme focused on habitat management and sustainable grounds maintenance. The specialist…
Elite Landscapes to maintain ‘capital’s most prominent public realm spaces’
Holly Chapman
Aug 11, 2026
Elite Landscapes has announced its new maintenance contract with British Land, a UK property development and investment company, across three years. The team will look…
Final chance to enter this year’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation Awards
Holly Chapman
Aug 5, 2026
With applications for Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2026 initiative closing on Friday 7 August, there are just a few days left…
Waterscapes publishes irrigation troubleshooting guide
Holly Chapman
Aug 3, 2026
Waterscapes has announced the launch of a new troubleshooting guide to help facilities and estates teams diagnose the irrigation faults that surface in high summer.…
Amenity Forum sets out its stance on glyphosate use
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 31, 2026
Ian Graham, chairman of The Amenity Forum, has released a commentary setting out the Forum's perspective on the future of vegetation management in amenity settings.…
Heatwave reveals Blenheim Palace’s ‘lost’ 18th century garden
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 31, 2026
The prolonged spell of hot, dry weather has revealed the hidden outline of Blenheim Palace’s historic 300-year-old parterre. The original parterre was created in 1705…
Mitie rolls out electric ‘mowbots’ to work alongside landscapers
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 30, 2026
Mitie has rolled out 24 AI-powered robot mowers, or ‘mowbots’ across customer sites. The ‘mowbots’ are managed using digital tools to map sites and monitor…
National Trust gardeners dealing with ‘feast or famine’ climate change effects
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 29, 2026
Weather extremes, due to climate change, are putting gardens and landscapes under pressure at the National Trust. At Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden…
Government’s ‘new deal for young people’ to boost youth apprenticeships
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 13, 2026
Ministers will unveil plans to crack down on poor‑quality university courses and shift investment further towards youth apprenticeships, as part of a ‘new deal for…
Commercial water features in summer: what fails, why, and the checks that prevent it
The Pro Landscaper Team
Jul 3, 2026
Commercial water features don't get a seasonal switch-on. They run year-round, which is why they miss the seasonal attention irrigation gets. There's no spring commissioning…
NATURE & BIODIVERSITY
RHS launches new survey exploring heatwave impacts on UK gardens
Holly Chapman
Aug 18, 2026
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has issued a survey to understand how this year's heat and drought has affected gardens in the UK. Gardeners are…
Wildfires continue to scorch UK landscapes
Holly Chapman
Aug 18, 2026
A grass fire that started in a field near Stourbridge Golf Club on Thursday 13 August raged across 500 acres of land, while more than…
The buzz of Wakehurst: How vital research is helping landscape development
Holly Chapman
Aug 14, 2026
Nature Unlocked launched in 2021 at Kew Wakehurst as a means of developing science-led solutions to climate change, nature recovery and biodiversity loss, which can…
Parks on the frontline of climate change are ‘unprepared’
Holly Chapman
Aug 13, 2026
The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England have published a new study on how prepared historic parks and gardens are when fronted with climate…
Drought spreads in England after driest July on record
Holly Chapman
Aug 11, 2026
It has been revealed that almost three-quarters of England is officially in drought as conditions worsen after the driest July ever recorded, while Wales is…
Sarah Eberle’s RHS Chelsea garden settles into Sheffield’s Park Hill
Holly Chapman
Aug 10, 2026
The Campaign to Protect Rural England Garden: On the Edge has found a new home in Sheffield's Park Hill after picking up several awards at…
Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards deadline extended
Holly Chapman
Aug 7, 2026
Entries for the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards 2026 have been extended until 14 August. First launched in 2023, the awards are on a…
Museum of the Home’s head gardener shares concept behind new Discovery Garden
Holly Chapman
Aug 6, 2026
The only Museum of the Home in the world, the Hoxton-based organisation champions accessible community space for children and young people. What once sat as…
Monaco reintroduces nature with new vision alongside Grant Associates
Holly Chapman
Aug 6, 2026
Monaco's Bringing Nature Back into the City vision plan kicks off with a collaboration between the government and landscape architects Grant Associates. The initiative establishes…
National Trust gardeners dealing with ‘feast or famine’ climate change effects
Rachael Forsyth
Jul 29, 2026
Weather extremes, due to climate change, are putting gardens and landscapes under pressure at the National Trust. At Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden…
SUSTAINABILITY
Jamie Butterworth formalises peat-free policy at Form Plants
Rachael Forsyth
Aug 20, 2026
Led by managing director Jamie Butterworth, Form Plants is formalising its strict peat-free position for the first time, which will be coming into force for…
RHS launches new survey exploring heatwave impacts on UK gardens
Holly Chapman
Aug 18, 2026
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has issued a survey to understand how this year's heat and drought has affected gardens in the UK. Gardeners are…
The buzz of Wakehurst: How vital research is helping landscape development
Holly Chapman
Aug 14, 2026
Nature Unlocked launched in 2021 at Kew Wakehurst as a means of developing science-led solutions to climate change, nature recovery and biodiversity loss, which can…
Museum of the Home’s head gardener shares concept behind new Discovery Garden
Holly Chapman
Aug 6, 2026
The only Museum of the Home in the world, the Hoxton-based organisation champions accessible community space for children and young people. What once sat as…
Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground reopens after £3m transformation
Holly Chapman
Aug 5, 2026
First opened in 2000, the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens has undergone a £3m renewal. The Peter Pan inspired playground has…
Two weeks left to enter Pro Landscaper’s Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards 2026
Holly Chapman
Jul 27, 2026
Entries for the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards 2026 are almost closed. First launched in 2023, the awards are on a mission to showcase…
Grosvenor Square reopens following £25m transformation
Holly Chapman
Jul 22, 2026
Sat in the Mayfair district of Westminster in London, Grosvenor Square has officially reopened to the public after undergoing a £25m transformation. The transformation marks…
The role of landscapers during El Niño with BALI’s Amy Cobbett
The Pro Landscaper Team
Jul 20, 2026
Amy Cobbett As I sit down to write this thought leadership piece for Pro Landscaper, the topic that I’m covering is an obvious one. With…
New event supports amenity and fleet sector reach net zero
Holly Chapman
Jul 2, 2026
On Tuesday 28 July 2026, Plumpton College will host VoltWorx26, a new event focused on electrification, technology and sustainability in the amenity, groundscare and fleet…
First ever London heat plan prioritises public space adaptations
Holly Chapman
Jul 1, 2026
As temperatures reach new heights across the UK, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched London's first ever heat plan, Heat Ready London. The…
FUTURESCAPE NEWS
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Pro Landscaper and APL launch two-day networking experience
Pro Landscaper and the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) have announced Cornwall…
Pro Landscaper Premium Plus announces events at FutureScape 2026
Pro Landscaper Premium Plus has announced an exclusive content programme that will…
Pro Landscaper celebrates technology with new initiative
As technology continues to transform the landscaping sector, Pro Landscaper's Most Influential…
Entries open for Europe heat of 2027 Pro Landscaper International Awards
Landscape companies from across Europe now have the opportunity to showcase their…
Pro Landscaper’s Most Influential Decking Suppliers collect their awards
Pro Landscaper’s Most Influential Decking Suppliers were celebrated at Pro Landscaper's Summer Showcase…
Pro Landscaper celebrates this year’s Project Awards winners
The Pro Landscaper Project Awards 2026 winners have been announced during a…
Top tips for your Pro Landscaper 30 Under 30 application
The Pro Landscaper 30 Under 30: The Next Generation awards is looking…
5 reasons to enter this year’s Pro Landscaper 30 Under 30 awards
The Pro Landscaper 30 Under 30: The Next Generation awards returns in…
Pro Landscaper crowns Most Influential Decking Suppliers
Pro Landscaper's newest initiative celebrates the decking suppliers that are making an…
5 things to look forward to at the Summer Spectacular
Pro Landscaper’s Summer Spectacular returns on 9 July at the De Vere…