By the time a record-breaking, scorching July arrived, Ground Control’s Marcus Watson had completed his 1,400-mile cycle ride in aid of Alzheimer’s Society and penned a two-part series for Pro Landscaper, drawing parallels for business and personal success.

Our July 2022 edition featured garden designer Mark Draper celebrating 30 years at Graduate Gardeners. Meanwhile, on the back of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Andrew Wilson pondered ‘the art of perfection’ and asked whether we should relax more.

In other news…

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs published a review exploring how the horticulture sector can make use of innovative technologies such as packhouse automation, AI-enabled robotics and autonomous guided vehicles to help with tasks like the picking, packing and transporting of fruit, vegetables and flowers. Meanwhile, living wall firm Biotecture – owned by Mitie – celebrated its 15th anniversary.

From all of us here at Pro Landscaper, Happy New Year!