After a scorcher of a summer, Royal Botanical Garden, Kew, issued a statement regarding the false autumn phenomenon, which is when trees shed leaves prematurely in response to heat and drought stress.

The winners of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Grower of the Year Awards 2025 were announced, as Natalie Boynton becomes fifth woman to receive Pearson Memorial Medal 2025.

FutureScape announced that Consilium Hortus would design its second show garden, whilst applications for 2026 RHS Flower Shows opened. 

Lawsons celebrated a new chief executive, Allun Pittingale, as The International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) announced Günther Vogt as the recipient of the 2025 IFLA Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award in Landscape Architecture.

After the Lionesses celebrated its second UEFA European Women’s Championship title in St James’s Park, The Royal Parks highlighted the momentous occasions that take place within their parks across London. 

In other news:

As we acknowledged World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, it seemed more important than ever to highlight the necessity for awareness and support across every industry. In particular the construction industry – which seems to suffer the most. 

Pro Landscaper announced the winners of both its 30 Under 30: The Next Generation, in association with Green-tech, awards and its Most Influential Stone Suppliers. 

As Landscapeplus celebrates 25 years, we reflect with founders Richard and Simon Sales on the journey. 

The Society of Garden and Landscape Designers revealed their awards, as Tom Massey released a new book with the Royal Horticultural Society.