London developer, Aitch Group secures permission from Bexley Council to transform an old industrial site into a new housing community, inclusive of communal and private green space. Situated in the London borough of Bexley, the New Belvedere scheme, designed by PRP,...
Winners for the Pro Landscaper Project Awards 2024, in association with Nth Degree, have been revealed at a ceremony in Surrey. Today, at Farnham Castle in Surrey, companies from across the industry came together to celebrate the creativity, innovation and...
BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair will make its return to Beaulieu over the first weekend in May (3-5 May 2024), with a host of new attractions. Visitors can expect to see a new show layout, as well as a range of attractions, from show gardens and floral displays to garden tours and advice seminars. Headline sponsor, Hillier will be presenting the...
Hard landscaping supplier London Stone opens its ninth showroom in Manchester. Located in Altrincham, the new 220m2 showroom features a variety of hard landscaping materials, including natural stone, porcelain and clay pavers, composite decking, cladding and garden planters. The showroom's opening is a “massive step forward” for the company, and...
Two landscaping industry experts have come together to publish a book that is dedicated to paving. Gareth Wilson and Alan Sargent have teamed up to write Paving in Homes & Gardens: An A-Z of Paving & Associated Works, aimed at landscapers, garden designers and specifiers. Instead of being a step-by-step guide, the new book brings...
There are just two weeks left to enter the Pro Landscaper Business Awards in association with Caribbean Blinds. These are the only awards uniquely recognising and celebrating the business successes of organisations that are leading the UK’s landscaping industry, and there are plenty of reasons to put your company forward to win one of the 17...
Palmer Nurseries has secured investment from ex Green-tech founders, Richard and Rachel Kay- owners and founders of Rabbit Holdings, a property development firm. After 30 years working together in their respective businesses, the Kays and Palmer group (Palmer Plants, Palmer Landscapes and Palmer Nurseries) are collaborating to create an...
The results of a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion survey show that just 12% of the industry is aged between 25-34, with 16-24-year-olds making up a staggeringly low 3%. Members of the group behind the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for the horticulture, arboriculture, landscaping and garden media profession put together the...
Greenwood Plants took home three awards, including overall ‘International Grower of the Year’ at the 2024 AIPH awards, held on 24 January. The nursery was entered into the international award following its HTA ‘Peat-free Grower of the Year 2023’ win back in October, and was shortlisted with nine other commercial growers from around the world....
Hillier has unveiled amenity online resources to showcase its vast offering of field and container grown trees. Following the successful launch of The Hillier Tree Guide, the enhanced online platform allows customers to browse an extensive image gallery with detailed information about the sizes and shapes of the trees grown too. It also...
The YPHA (Young People in Horticulture Association) has revealed the upcoming launch of its inaugural Accelerator Programme. Set to be unveiled at the Garden Press Event, the Launch Success programme is designed to empower and cultivate the next generation of horticulture leaders. With the aim of providing young professionals in horticulture with...
With just under a month until the entry deadline for Pro Landscaper’s Business Awards 2024 in association with Caribbean Blinds, this years' judges have been revealed. They are as follows: Marcus Watson - Ground Control Nick Ruddle - Action Coach Gamiel Yafai - Diversity Marketplace Lynn Hunter - Pro-Motion Gemma Murphy - ViewHR Alison Warner...
The 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition kicks off next month with the online round one opening for entry on Thursday 1 February. Run by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, the competition is open to anyone under 30 on 31 July 2024 across the UK and Ireland. The first round will be held online throughout February, from which the...
Whether you are unsure where to begin or already working in the industry, the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) is inviting people to join in Horticulture Careers Discovery Week. Taking place from 22 - 25 January, Horticulture Careers Discovery Week aims to “help people of all ages and backgrounds step into a world of possibilities and explore...
It is no secret Britain is going through a skill shortage- falling short by 225k tradespeople to keep up with current demand, and a ‘serious gender imbalance’. The UK construction industry is on track to lose almost £100bn of economic growth by 2030 as a result of a shrinking pool of skilled tradespeople. An estimated recruitment of 45k workers...
Taylor Wimpey welcomes in the new year with what it describes as “good levels of enquiries”, following a challenging year for the UK housebuilder. In the company’s trading statement for the year 2023, published today (11 January), the rise in enquiries is accredited to the recent reductions in mortgage rates. The fall in demand across the...
A garden landscaper has been handed a suspended prison sentence after a worker sustained fatal injuries from a circular saw. The labourer, who had been working for Watford-based gardener Fernando Araujo, was killed in the incident at a house in Rickmansworth, on 11 August 2021. At the time of the incident, the 31-year-old was assisting Araujo...
Speakers have been announced for SoilsCon 2024, marking the conference's return after a four year hiatus. The one-day conference will make its return this year on Wednesday 28 February, with a focus on practical approaches and solutions to the key soil issues and challenges facing industry today. The speakers are Tim O’Hare, principal of Tim...
Fresh off the back of becoming one of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30s, Kelsey Brace owner of Primethorpe Paving has major plans to expand the company and meet rising demands. The UK paving supplier has over doubled its workforce and is now “looking to grow even further,” says Brace. “We are investing in the expansion of our office space, so that we...
Over half of small business owners will be forgoing the festivities this year as they battle to stay afloat during the cost-of-living crisis. New research from ANNA Money reveals that almost 60% of SME owners expect to be working on Christmas Day. Of the 1,300 owners surveyed, over 55% confirmed they would be checking emails, and a little over...
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has announced an additional tier to its member wellbeing provisions, with the appointment of three new mental health first aiders. This initiative, supported by Charity partner, Perennial, reinforces the association’s ongoing commitment to member wellbeing, says the YPHA. The newly appointed...
The Pro Landscaper Business Awards in association with Caribbean Blinds is back for its fifth year, with entries now open. “These awards are unique in that they look beyond individual projects and focus on how well businesses operate, how they train and develop their teams,” says Eljays44 divisional director, David Griffiths. “These awards are...
The price of turfgrass is predicted to rise following a year of challenging growing conditions. The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) reports that consumers could see a rise in prices as a result of unpredictable and extreme weather conditions across the UK in the last year. The Association accredits a ‘spectrum of climatic challenges’ to the...
UK-based decking and cladding solutions manufacturer, Millboard has acquired long-term French distributor, AnsyearsSAS, in a move to strengthen its European market presence. The acquisition has been completed through a newly established entity, Millboard France SAS, and is a decision influenced by French market demand. When discussing the...
The latest round of Seed Sourcing Grant and Tree Production Capital Grants have opened, in a bid to improve the biosecurity and diversity of England’s trees and seeds. With almost £3m available for domestic trees and seeds production professional foresters, landowners, nurseries and seed suppliers are all encouraged to apply. The Tree...
The HTA (Horticultural Trades Association) is calling for government backing to relieve the ‘mounting pressures’ being felt across the UK horticulture industry. The strain incurred from rising inflation and energy costs, and the on-going skill shortages, regulatory changes and fluctuating consumer confidence over the last several months have...
At this year's FutureScape Kress brought golf enthusiast attendees the opportunity to test their skills at the Kress Outdoor Power Equipment Open, which took place over both days. With high stakes, the nine-hole mini-golf course was taken on by a large variety of industry specialists who dared to prove their putting power, but it was Andrej...
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