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...
Heatherwick Studio’s Philipp Nedomlel is one of five esteemed names to be hosting a keynote speech at the III International Symposium on Greener Cities in September. He will present at the event alongside Gardens by the Bay’s Felix Loh, Professor Diane Pataki of the...
The deadline for the second Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards has been extended. Those looking to enter will now have until 9 August to submit their completed entries. All 14 categories will be judged by a panel of experts and recognised voices from across the industry, including garden designer, Juliet Sargeant, off the...
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...
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...
Grounds maintenance companies and local communities need to be involved earlier in a project to ensure long-term value is delivered. This is one of the outcomes of a roundtable held on how to futureproof our public spaces. Eleven senior representatives from key stakeholder groups were brought together by Pro Landscaper and green service provider...
As entries continue to roll in for the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards 2024, the first wave of judges are revealed. This year’s panel brings together a diverse group of recognised industry professionals, each offering their renowned expertise to aid in celebrating the industry’s sustainable journey. Launched in 2023, these...
Commercial and domestic landscaper, Magic Gardens and Landscapes to honour Max Fordham with the continuation of its North London project. Considered a landmark in sustainable design, the Max Fordham House, was created and inhabited by the late Max Fordham. Fordham was a British designer, engineer and pioneer of sustainable design and...
Sustainability starts at home for Caribbean Blinds as it wins big at the recent East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards 2024. The supplier of patio awnings, louvered pergolas and external blinds to residential, commercial and trade clients across the country, was awarded Medium Business of the Year. Securing the win for its sustainability...
Urban tree supplier and planter, GreenBlue Urban partners with Barcham Nursery to host sustainable drainage systems (SuDs) and biodiversity net gain (BNG) workshops. ‘Our Future Landscape: Integrating SuDS & BNG’ was hosted by GreenBlue Urban’s strategic business development, Howard Gray, at Barcham Nursery in Cambridgeshire. The day's...
There are just three weeks left to enter the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards. Launched in 2023, these awards are on a mission to showcase the most important innovation and initiatives across the UK landscaping sector, from design, to construction, to product supply/manufacturing and the people making this happen. Winners...
Majestic Trees has just had its most successful peat-free trial yet. The Hertfordshire based nursery showcased the results of its efforts at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival last week, bringing with it several peat-free trees including a Prunus x yedoensis that featured on Arit Anderson’s RHS Peat-Free Garden. After 10 years of...
Nurture Group renames its pest control business to better reflect the company’s environmental and sustainability focused policies and practices. Nurture Pest Control, formerly Rokill Limited, was acquired by Nurture in November 2021. It provides services to commercial, domestic and public sector clients across Britain. This rebrand is the latest...
Scientists at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) find, for the first time, sustainable gardening to be not just good for the planet, but also for those who practice it. The research published in the journal ‘Urban Forestry and Urban Greening’ reveals that taking a more sustainable approach to managing gardens has a positive impact on a...
After making significant strides in its transition to peat-free tree production using AirPot technology, Majestic Trees will be exhibiting several specimen trees at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, taking place next week (2 - 7 July 2024). Trials at the nursery have been ongoing for 12 years, with over 1,500 trees across more than...
The National Trust’s Mount Stewart in County Down receives the European Garden Award for Climate Mitigation Measures in the Parks or Gardens category. A rare Arts and Crafts garden, Mount Stewart was created by Edith, Lady Londonderry, in the early 20th century. It is recognised around the world for its plant collection and architecture. The...
Construction begins on Hillier’s new sustainable growing facility, located at its Hampshire nursery, in an effort to facilitate all-year-round growing potential. As weather conditions continue to fluctuate, Hillier says it was seeking a “solution to enable its growing team” to produce plants at the right time of year, regardless of weather. The...
New entry guide launches for the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards (PLSBA) to support interested parties with their submissions. With entries underway for the awards, this all-inclusive guide by Pro Landscapers provides step-by-step entry support, in-depth insights into the award categories and criteria, as well as a list of...
Teaming up with the Royal Botanical Garden, Kew, in 2023, Husqvarna returned to assess the progress of its three commercial robotic lawn mowers. The two Husqvarna Automower® 550 EPOS robotic mowers and one Husqvarna Automower® 535AWD robotic mower were installed and have since assisted the Kew team in overcoming multiple challenges previously...
The WaterAid Gold medal-winning garden from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show is being relocated to the Castlefield Viaduct in Manchester. The garden, designed by duo Tom Massey and Je Ahn, will stand at the entrance of the Victorian-era Grade II listed steel viaduct in the heart of Manchester, which was opened as a sky park by the National...
Leeds natural stone supplier, Tectonix, successfully offsets its UK operations' carbon emissions through a new collaboration. Partnering with Neutral Carbon Zone (NCZ), Tectonix has used its ESO-accredited methodology to establish a step on the journey towards achieving net zero. The Leed’s supplier says it was committed to measuring and...
With new categories and a new date, the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards returns for its second year, with entries now open. Celebrating the strides being made in the UK landscaping sector to protect and bolster the environment. Recognising the best practices and initiatives being developed to tackle the climate emergency....
Tubex launches its Tree Shelter Collection and Recycling Programme 2024 season with a call to action for all tree shelter users to fulfill their “commitment to the land.” Recent grants, such as the England Woodland Creation Offer, make collection mandatory, stating that landowners must “remove and dispose of tree guards in an appropriate manner...
It was whilst frantically watering her plants in 40-degree heat that Sam Proctor had the idea for a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Her pots were drying out quickly and she was having to use copious amounts of tap water to keep them alive. “I thought it was mad to be using drinking water to water them, when we know that London and the...
Launched at FutureScape 2023, the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards highlight the future of landscaping. These awards are on a mission to showcase the most important innovation and initiatives across the UK landscaping sector, from design, to construction, to product supply and manufacturing. We look for great stories of...
With 90% of natural disasters being water-related, the importance of water conservation has never been clearer. The gardens struggling for moisture in the summer are the same ones drowning in the spring, with Mark Gregory, managing director of Landform Consultants and decorated RHS garden builder, recalling this past winter as the hardest due to...
The Eden Project has turned to geothermal energy this winter in what it says is a major step in the organisation’s pathway to achieving net zero and realising its goal of becoming climate positive by 2030. For the first time in the UK since 1986, geothermal energy was used to heat the biomes, offices, and new plant nursery at the site in...
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