New research unveils top performing trees amid changing climate
New research from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Frank P Matthews has revealed the ability of garden trees to deliver a broad suite of benefits under the UK’s changing climate. A total of 19 trees were chosen by gardeners for their aesthetics, which were...
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Beth Chatto team to explore planting into sand and rubble at FutureScape
Holly Chapman
Oct 9, 2026
Beth Chatto's Plants and Gardens Julia Boulton and Jo Waters will be sharing their experience of public space planting into sand and rubble inside the…
New industry bursary scheme breaks down financial concerns for young people
Holly Chapman
Oct 8, 2026
National construction company Band of Builders (BoB) has announced the launch of a new bursary scheme which will provide young people entering the industry with…
Topic of soil only grows as climate changes, explains SoilsCon 2026 speakers
Holly Chapman
Oct 7, 2026
This year's SoilsCon welcomed eight speakers who covered a variety of different topics, backed with case studies and personal expertise. The event took place on…
8 key takeaways from HTA’s Horticulture the Conference
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Oct 5, 2026
The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference took place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026. The Conference aims to inform and support…
YPHA welcomes second cohort to Management Development Programme
Rachael Forsyth
Oct 3, 2026
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has welcomed its second cohort onto its Management Development Programme, bringing together 12 young horticulture professionals from businesses…
Placemaking Theatre centres around legacy and longevity of our landscapes
The Pro Landscaper Team
Oct 1, 2026
From water scarcity to the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the Placemaking Theatre at this year’s FutureScape will be focusing on the future of…
Sustainability and collaboration focus of GrootGroenPlus 2026
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Sep 28, 2026
From 30 September to 2 October 2026, the 36th edition of GrootGroenPlus will take place at the BCT site near the Hazeldonk border crossing in…
Universal UK readies construction with supporting companies’ announcement
Holly Chapman
Sep 23, 2026
The first-ever Universal Resort in Europe is coming to the UK, set to transform Bedford and the UK economy generating £50bn of economic benefit, 20,000…
Who else is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year?
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Sep 21, 2026
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Get competitive in the APL’s paving challenge at FutureScape
The Pro Landscaper Team
Sep 21, 2026
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is giving FutureScape visitors the opportunity to put their paving skills to the test. In the show's new outdoor…
DOMESTIC LANDSCAPING
Uncover the foundations of successful paving with demonstrations at FutureScape
The Pro Landscaper Team
Oct 8, 2026
From building the right foundations to subgrade assessment, the Paving Demonstrations at next week's FutureScape will be helping contractors avoid the common pitfalls and create…
New industry bursary scheme breaks down financial concerns for young people
Holly Chapman
Oct 8, 2026
National construction company Band of Builders (BoB) has announced the launch of a new bursary scheme which will provide young people entering the industry with…
Topic of soil only grows as climate changes, explains SoilsCon 2026 speakers
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Oct 7, 2026
This year's SoilsCon welcomed eight speakers who covered a variety of different topics, backed with case studies and personal expertise. The event took place on…
The layer that does the hard work: Why the surface of Millboard decking and cladding matters as much as the core
The Pro Landscaper Team
Oct 5, 2026
Composite decking is usually judged on what it is made of. Millboard makes the case that on its resin mineral decking and cladding, the layer…
8 key takeaways from HTA’s Horticulture the Conference
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Oct 5, 2026
The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference took place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026. The Conference aims to inform and support…
YPHA welcomes second cohort to Management Development Programme
Rachael Forsyth
Oct 3, 2026
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has welcomed its second cohort onto its Management Development Programme, bringing together 12 young horticulture professionals from businesses…
Sustainability and collaboration focus of GrootGroenPlus 2026
Rachael Forsyth
Sep 28, 2026
From 30 September to 2 October 2026, the 36th edition of GrootGroenPlus will take place at the BCT site near the Hazeldonk border crossing in…
New planting design tool launched to connect design, research and presentation
Holly Chapman
Sep 25, 2026
AsterSketch, a new planting design platform, has been unveiled to landscape and garden professionals as a tool to connect design, research and presentation. At its…
Trex RainEscape: Maximising outdoor living space as part of a balcony deck build
The Pro Landscaper Team
Sep 24, 2026
Homeowners on the Wirral Peninsula wanted to make the most of their picturesque surroundings by adding a first-floor balcony deck to their barn conversion –…
Who else is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year?
Holly Chapman
Sep 21, 2026
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GARDEN DESIGN
New research unveils top performing trees amid changing climate
Holly Chapman
Oct 12, 2026
New research from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Frank P Matthews has revealed the ability of garden trees to deliver a broad suite of…
8 key takeaways from HTA’s Horticulture the Conference
Rachael Forsyth
Oct 5, 2026
The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference took place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026. The Conference aims to inform and support…
YPHA welcomes second cohort to Management Development Programme
Rachael Forsyth
Oct 3, 2026
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has welcomed its second cohort onto its Management Development Programme, bringing together 12 young horticulture professionals from businesses…
New planting design tool launched to connect design, research and presentation
Holly Chapman
Sep 25, 2026
AsterSketch, a new planting design platform, has been unveiled to landscape and garden professionals as a tool to connect design, research and presentation. At its…
RHS Garden Bridgewater unveils new Chinese Garden centrepiece
Holly Chapman
Sep 24, 2026
This weekend, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is unveiling a new landmark at RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford, Greater Manchester. The Yangzhou Scholars' Garden is…
Southport memorial gardens design nears completion with public consultation
Holly Chapman
Sep 23, 2026
The second stage of Selfton Council's consultation into the regeneration of the Town Hall Gardens in Southport have begun. A £10m investment regeneration project for…
Who else is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year?
Holly Chapman
Sep 21, 2026
Pro Landscaper is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, but it’s not the only one. From charities to businesses to gardens – here, we take…
Making a deck an extension of the home
The Pro Landscaper Team
Sep 21, 2026
More than ever, customers are looking for gardens that feel like an extension of their homes. A well-designed deck is ideal for creating this aesthetic,…
APL garden named Best Showcase Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair
Holly Chapman
Sep 16, 2026
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) show garden at BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair has been awarded Platinum and Best Showcase Garden. The garden, The…
SGLD to tackle the AI debate at FutureScape
Nina Mason
Sep 11, 2026
The Society of Garden + Landscape Designers will be looking ‘Into the Future’ in its series of talks at this year’s FutureScape. From whether artificial…
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The layer that does the hard work: Why the surface of Millboard decking and cladding matters as much as the core
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Sep 14, 2026
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Irrigation switch-off: Planning the shutdown before the first frost
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Sep 2, 2026
Irrigation winterisation gets treated as a job rather than a plan, and…
Why accreditation is becoming the baseline, not the badge
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Aug 31, 2026
Ask a landscaper about installer accreditation schemes run by manufacturers ten years…
University of Kent and JUB Holland rethink what bulbs can do in grass
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Aug 28, 2026
Last autumn, JUB Holland’s bulb planting machine moved steadily along Eliot footpath…
Five deck planning mistakes that could cost your reputation
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Aug 7, 2026
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Beyond the deck: Why cladding could be your next growth opportunity
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Aug 3, 2026
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Millboard explains how better-informed clients arrive at quote stage ready to buy
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Piccadilly Gardens regeneration gets green light
Holly Chapman
Oct 8, 2026
Planning permission for the regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester has been granted after receiving no objections to the proposals. The plans will create a…
Topic of soil only grows as climate changes, explains SoilsCon 2026 speakers
Holly Chapman
Oct 7, 2026
This year's SoilsCon welcomed eight speakers who covered a variety of different topics, backed with case studies and personal expertise. The event took place on…
8 key takeaways from HTA’s Horticulture the Conference
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Oct 5, 2026
The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference took place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026. The Conference aims to inform and support…
Mott MacDonald to share the legacy of the Thames Tideway Tunnel at FutureScape
Nina Mason
Oct 5, 2026
Mott MacDonald’s Jonathan Ramsay will be reflecting on the lessons learned from the Thames Tideway Tunnel project at this year’s FutureScape. Speaking in the Placemaking…
YPHA welcomes second cohort to Management Development Programme
Rachael Forsyth
Oct 3, 2026
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has welcomed its second cohort onto its Management Development Programme, bringing together 12 young horticulture professionals from businesses…
Next phase of Battersea Power Station regeneration connects to Nine Elms with biodiverse planting strategy
Holly Chapman
Oct 2, 2026
Studio Egret West has submitted a planning application for the remaining 16 acres of the Battersea Power Station regeneration. The application, which revises the original…
Placemaking Theatre centres around legacy and longevity of our landscapes
The Pro Landscaper Team
Oct 1, 2026
From water scarcity to the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the Placemaking Theatre at this year’s FutureScape will be focusing on the future of…
Sustainability and collaboration focus of GrootGroenPlus 2026
Rachael Forsyth
Sep 28, 2026
From 30 September to 2 October 2026, the 36th edition of GrootGroenPlus will take place at the BCT site near the Hazeldonk border crossing in…
University of Cambridge’s new neighbourhood planning approved
Holly Chapman
Sep 24, 2026
Plans for the University of Cambridge's new mixed-use neighbourhood, Eddington, has been approved. Grant Associates has worked closely with the University of Cambridge Estates Division…
Southport memorial gardens design nears completion with public consultation
Holly Chapman
Sep 23, 2026
The second stage of Selfton Council's consultation into the regeneration of the Town Hall Gardens in Southport have begun. A £10m investment regeneration project for…
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
8 key takeaways from HTA’s Horticulture the Conference
Rachael Forsyth
Oct 5, 2026
The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference took place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026. The Conference aims to inform and support…
YPHA welcomes second cohort to Management Development Programme
Rachael Forsyth
Oct 3, 2026
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has welcomed its second cohort onto its Management Development Programme, bringing together 12 young horticulture professionals from businesses…
Placemaking Theatre centres around legacy and longevity of our landscapes
The Pro Landscaper Team
Oct 1, 2026
From water scarcity to the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the Placemaking Theatre at this year’s FutureScape will be focusing on the future of…
Universal UK readies construction with supporting companies’ announcement
Holly Chapman
Sep 23, 2026
The first-ever Universal Resort in Europe is coming to the UK, set to transform Bedford and the UK economy generating £50bn of economic benefit, 20,000…
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Holly Chapman
Sep 21, 2026
Pro Landscaper is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, but it’s not the only one. From charities to businesses to gardens – here, we take…
Research reveals buyers of used machinery are facing rising theft and fraud risk
Rachael Forsyth
Sep 11, 2026
The Equipment Register (TER), Europe’s database of plant, agricultural and stolen equipment records, is warning buyers of used machinery to be more vigilant as more…
Access All Areas launches of industry-wide employee survey
Rachael Forsyth
Sep 11, 2026
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), on behalf of the Access All Areas (AAA) group, has launched a new industry-wide employee survey for people working in…
Monty Don to leave Gardeners’ World Live
Rachael Forsyth
Sep 9, 2026
After 23 years as host of BBC Gardeners’ World Monty Don has decided to step down at the end of the current series, as "now…
HTA stresses Autumn Budget must recognise the businesses behind green growth
Rachael Forsyth
Sep 9, 2026
Following John Healey MP’s first major speech since becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer, in which he pledged to “draw a line” under rising business costs…
Killingley announces expansion in response to growing opportunities
Holly Chapman
Sep 4, 2026
Killingley, a landscaping firm based in Chesterfield, has announced its plans to expand in response to its recent success and emerging opportunities around the Oxford-Cambridge…
NATURE & BIODIVERSITY
New research unveils top performing trees amid changing climate
Holly Chapman
Oct 12, 2026
New research from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Frank P Matthews has revealed the ability of garden trees to deliver a broad suite of…
Government announces £79m funding for nature restoration and tree planting
Holly Chapman
Oct 12, 2026
The environment secretary, Dame Angela Eagle, announces local communities will receive £79m to restore nature and adapt to climate change. She also announced that £53m…
8 key takeaways from HTA’s Horticulture the Conference
Rachael Forsyth
Oct 5, 2026
The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference took place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026. The Conference aims to inform and support…
Unpredictable autumn on the way after summer drought, say National Trust experts
Rachael Forsyth
Oct 5, 2026
“Colour, contrast and confusion” could define autumn this year, say National Trust experts, as the effects of an exceptionally hot, dry summer create the prospect…
Clocking the climate crisis with England’s public parks
Holly Chapman
Oct 2, 2026
As the dust begins to settle after the hottest summer on record, public parks reveal how they are dealing with the UK's changing climate. Even…
‘UK is underinvesting in one of its most effective tools for tackling climate change,’ says new report
Holly Chapman
Sep 24, 2026
The Value of Green Spaces report has been launched at Horticulture, The Conference, hosted by the Horticulture Trades Association (HTA). The report, which stands within…
Wildlife charity analyses green space by recording mammal sightings
Holly Chapman
Sep 23, 2026
Wildlife charity People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is urging volunteers across the UK to record sightings of wild mammals in green spaces in its…
Industry calls for green infrastructure investment following record-breaking summer
Holly Chapman
Sep 23, 2026
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Gardens Trust have joined forces to create a coalition of organisations across the horticulture and landscape industries to…
‘Talking trees’ technology responds to climate change challenges
Holly Chapman
Sep 21, 2026
Mayfield Park in Manchester welcomes a new garden featuring 19 trees, seven of which are fit with technology that allows horticultural teams to understand how…
Tate Britain and RHS join forces to connect young people with nature
Holly Chapman
Sep 16, 2026
Tate Britain and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have announced a 10-year commitment to connecting young people with art, nature and climate action. Supported by…
SUSTAINABILITY
8 key takeaways from HTA’s Horticulture the Conference
Rachael Forsyth
Oct 5, 2026
The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference took place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026. The Conference aims to inform and support…
Clocking the climate crisis with England’s public parks
Holly Chapman
Oct 2, 2026
As the dust begins to settle after the hottest summer on record, public parks reveal how they are dealing with the UK's changing climate. Even…
Charity’s first Horticulture Vision reimagines London’s Royal Parks amid changing climate
Holly Chapman
Sep 30, 2026
The Royal Parks charity has released its very first Horticulture Vision, set to reimagine the eight Royal Parks across London reflective of a changing climate.…
Sustainability and collaboration focus of GrootGroenPlus 2026
Rachael Forsyth
Sep 28, 2026
From 30 September to 2 October 2026, the 36th edition of GrootGroenPlus will take place at the BCT site near the Hazeldonk border crossing in…
‘UK is underinvesting in one of its most effective tools for tackling climate change,’ says new report
Holly Chapman
Sep 24, 2026
The Value of Green Spaces report has been launched at Horticulture, The Conference, hosted by the Horticulture Trades Association (HTA). The report, which stands within…
Industry calls for green infrastructure investment following record-breaking summer
Holly Chapman
Sep 23, 2026
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Gardens Trust have joined forces to create a coalition of organisations across the horticulture and landscape industries to…
‘Talking trees’ technology responds to climate change challenges
Holly Chapman
Sep 21, 2026
Mayfield Park in Manchester welcomes a new garden featuring 19 trees, seven of which are fit with technology that allows horticultural teams to understand how…
Tate Britain and RHS join forces to connect young people with nature
Holly Chapman
Sep 16, 2026
Tate Britain and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have announced a 10-year commitment to connecting young people with art, nature and climate action. Supported by…
62% of the public want more investment in nature restoration, new polling reveals
Rachael Forsyth
Sep 11, 2026
Almost two-thirds (62%) of the public want the UK Government to invest more in nature restoration as a way to address future extreme weather events,…
Origin Green-Tech supports orchard project to restore Wiltshire’s orchard heritage
Rachael Forsyth
Sep 11, 2026
Dilton Marsh has a rich but largely forgotten orchard heritage so the Village Orchard Project was developed to help restore this connection, creating a network…
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