The month of RHS Chelsea Flower Show, No Mow May and Pro Landscaper’s Project Awards shortlist announcement, May was a busy one. 

From Gold medals at Chelsea to a distinct focus on wellbeing and relocation plans, we also caught up with garden designer Rachel Bailey in celebration of 10 years of her studio.

Mark Gregory became Perennial’s first ambassador, as Taysham Hayden-Smith stepped down as RHS ambassador of community and young people. 

Wright Landscapes announced its acquisition of Urban Landscape Design, while Alan Titchmarsh was named as National Garden Scheme’s new president in replacement of Mary Berry.

In other news:

During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we chatted with Long Rake Spar’s national sales director, Shane McCormick about the importance of awareness and prevention. 

In addition to another catch up with former Pro Landscaper 30 Under 30: The Next Generation winner Georgia Gilbert, Pro Landscaper also announced its Most Influential Nurseries. 

Inside the Chelsea Preview, we covered the show’s gardens and their designers. In Stopping the Stigma, we focused on the Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma garden with Gareth Thomas.