Managing director, The Outdoor Room. David Dodd started as an apprentice gardener in 1987, going on to obtain the National Diploma in Landscape Design & Construction at Merrist Wood College. In 1995 David founded The Outdoor Room, and has taught garden design and construction at Merrist Wood, as well as lecturing at Inchbald School of Design and The London College of Garden Design. He leads workshops and lectures for various industry organisations, including BALI, the SGD and the RHS.

After being elected as a director on the BALI National Board, he co-founded GoLandscape, the initiative helping inspire young people coming into landscaping and ensuring it is seen as a serious career option.

Our readers said:

“David is a force of nature and well known and liked throughout the industry. His work on the BALI GoLandscape campaign is fantastic.”