Warm, wet spring leads to explosion of summer colour for Eden Project’s great outdoors. Met Office figures show that the UK has had its warmest spring since records began in 1884, and its wettest since 1986. These conditions have helped some of the Eden Project’s plant life flourish, with summer visitors enjoying the rewards. Home to more than...
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) continues the search for a new headline sponsor for the National Landscape Awards for a three-year contract from 2025 to 2027. This sponsorship opportunity is particularly significant as it includes the milestone 50th anniversary of the Awards in 2026. These awards play a crucial role in...
Despite being based in Essex, marketing assistant for RUBI, Emily MacLean has recently found herself much further south than usual, involved in what is being called “The Plymouth Project.” MacLean and the team at RUBI discovered the project when a lady, Hannah, had entered a competition being held by a well-known landscaping influencer. She'd...
The Horticultural Trades Association has revealed the success of its campaign for plant pots to be accepted in kerbside recycling from 2026. All non-black, recyclable PET or PP plastic plant pots will be accepted in household kerbside recycling in England. Defra confirmed this move following a successful long-term advocacy campaign from the...
Rymer Trees Ltd has unveiled new branding ahead of the 2024/25 planting season. The nursery, which has been been touting cell grown and 100% peat free practices since it began, will be known as Rymer Trees and Hedging. Gathering feedback from the past 12 months, nursery manager and director Harry Hoblyn and sales and marketing manager Lizzie...
At Life Outdoors, premium outdoor living, cooking, and entertaining spaces are brought to life with unparalleled excellence and craftsmanship. Life Outdoors specialises in creating exceptional outdoor environments that transform everyday life. With over two decades of industry experience, the team is dedicated to designing bespoke outdoor spaces...
Matthew Pottage has been a well-known name within the industry for the last two decades working with the RHS, now taking on his latest venture as Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks charity. Pottage fell in love with gardening from an early age, a passion shared by his grandmother who was happiest in her garden. This...
Owned by designer and creative consultant, Leah Lane, the Grade II listed Mulberry House in Surrey is home to Lane, her husband and their two children. Formerly the home farm of Farnham Castle, the early Georgian dwelling originally belonged to the bishopric of Winchester. Lane knows that when it comes to style, classic is key, and has returned...
Following the start of the YPHA Launch Success Challenge in the Netherlands, the ten delegates now take on the next step on their journey to bring to market a brand-new variety of begonia. Welcomed to Hyve in London for a back-to-back masterclass with Michael Perry (AKA Mr Plant Geek), Natalie Boynton and Jane Lawler, the delegates were divided...
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...
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...
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...
The Young People in Horticulture Association is a group that was created to unite those under 35s working in horticulture, to better facilitate collaboration, education, and innovation. Its primary focus is exploring ways the industry can attract a younger demographic, both as future horticultural employees and as customers for garden centres. ...
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...
The Pro Landscaper 30 Under 30: The Next Generation initiative has been running since 2015, and has seen 270 winners of this prestigious award. It has helped to propel them into the landscaping limelight, with most of the winners going on to bigger and better things since collecting their award. It’s the only industry search for the most...