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A two-day programme on the transformative power of lighting in urban and landscape design will be taking place at FutureScape 2024 in October. Expert Ray Molony – editor of Designing Lighting Global magazine – has put together a series of talks in the Lighting Theatre in partnership with Lightpro that shine a spotlight on the importance of these...
‘Giving back’ will be the theme of the Society of Garden Designers’ takeover of the Inspire Theatre at this year’s FutureScape. Three talks will take place at the event on 16 October at the ExCeL London from members of the association, all centred about the SGD’s commitment to encourage biodiversity and lower the carbon footprint in the gardens...
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is hosting a series of seminars in the Inspire Theatre at this year’s FutureScape. Visitors will gain a wealth of knowledge on how to create a show garden, from funding to planting, on 15 October at the ExCeL London. RHS shows garden judging manager Eleanor Hollingworth will kick off the day by hosting a...
Entries close on Friday for this year’s Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards. The deadline was extended last week due to an overwhelming interest in the 14 categories, which include Domestic Design Project and new-to-this-year Sustainability & Biodiversity Leader. Those looking to enter now have until 9 August to submit...
Our August 2024 issue is our opportunity to be unashamedly proud of what has been a standout summer so far for Pro Landscaper (lack of sunshine aside). We held a dedicated event for our Pro Landscaper Project Awards followed by our first - and hugely successful - Summer Party. The week before, we hosted the first Pro Landscaper on Tour with...
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...
As the trend for outdoor living spaces continues to grow in the UK, outdoor kitchens have become a sought-after feature among many homeowners. These spaces not only provide an inviting area for entertaining but can also enhance the value and functionality of a home. For landscape professionals, mastering the art of building an outdoor kitchen can...
Show season is well underway, with the latest to open its doors being the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. From a focus on climate resilience and going peat free to a Wimbledon inspired tennis court and a garden that was simply about being playful, the event has a wide array of themes on display. Our July issue offers readers the ideal...
Gary Farrell, director of new outdoor furniture brand Nth Degree, tells us more about the brand and why the Pro Landscape Project Awards is the perfect fit. Tell us a bit about Nth Degree. "We have recently launched a luxury outdoor furniture brand dedicated to producing the highest quality and design standards. Our initial offering...
At this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, glasshouse and greenhouse manufacturer, Hartley Botanic, delved into the timeless charm of a Victorian English garden with its ‘Simple Elegance - A Traditional English Garden’ trade stand. Hartley Botanic showcased its handmade structures amongst the backdrop of a design and planting scheme inspired by the...
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...
There are plenty of company anniversaries being celebrated this year, from Oak View Landscapes' 20-year milestone or Cube1994 hitting the 30-year mark. Both of these businesses are now looking ahead to the next chapter and putting a succession plan in place. Helmrig did exactly this four years ago, when Dave Gallagher took over from his...
In the evolving world of landscape design, decking has become a central feature in creating versatile and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. As designers strive to meet the diverse needs of their clients, several trends have emerged, setting the standard for contemporary decking projects. Below, we explore five key trends that are shaping the...
Outdoor kitchens continue to grow in popularity. James Scott, MD and principal designer at The Garden Company, has just published a blog post sharing his design advice to clients considering an outdoor kitchen feature. ‘There are certainly great advantages. When food is prepared and served outside, it’s easy for people to gather around and...
For RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, I chose to create a compact, modular and therefore transportable courtyard-style garden which could transform any unloved piece of land into a vibrant and immersive, yet peaceful oasis. I called it The Anywhere Courtyard to reinforce this concept of flexibility and from my strong sense that the need for a...