Pro Landscaper’s Most Influential Technology Providers were celebrated at FutureScape on Wednesday 14 October during a ceremony on the Business stage. Designed to highlight and recognise the technology innovators within the industry, these awards were hosted by Pro Landscaper's senior staff writer Holly Chapman. She comments: “We were...
The class of 2026 walked the stage at this year’s FutureScape, held at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, to collect their Pro Landscaper 30 Under 30: The Next Generation, in association with Stihl, award. After the winners were announced last month, they joined Pro Landscaper’s editor Rachael Forsyth on stage on...
Life on Walls has launched the Dynamic Louvre System (DLS) at FutureScape today. The system, which offers a flexible alternative to conventional fixed living walls, offers architects, landscape designers and building owners an adaptable façade solution that can transform from contemporary aluminium cladding into a planted living wall, and back...
Winners of the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards, in association with Allgreen, have been celebrated this evening at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. Judged across 14 categories, including two new ones introduced this year, the awards recognise the companies pushing for a more sustainable future...
SUPA has been given the FutureScape Exhibitor Innovation Award today in Farnborough after careful deliberation between the judges during the trade show. The awards were judged under a criteria covering innovation and originality, impact on its landscape, sustainability and environmental responsibility, functionality and usability. ...
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards have announced its shortlist at FutureScape today. Featuring 117 finalists across 20 categories, the awards showcase and celebrate excellence among the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) landscaper and garden designer members. This year’s expert judging panel was chaired by Bob Sweet...
New research from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Frank P Matthews has revealed the ability of garden trees to deliver a broad suite of benefits under the UK’s changing climate. A total of 19 trees were chosen by gardeners for their aesthetics, which were tested by the charity's scientists at RHS Garden Wisley, and found to also deliver...
The environment secretary, Dame Angela Eagle, announces local communities will receive £79m to restore nature and adapt to climate change. She also announced that £53m will be invested between April 2027 and March 2030 to plant up to 500,000 new trees outside woodlands, including on streets, in parks and across rural landscapes through the...
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) has announced the return of its iconic BALI Bar to FutureScape next week. "When the show floor starts winding down, the networking doesn’t have to end," says BALI. While the bar is also accessible as a hub for connection throughout the two-day show, the exclusive BALI Members' Happy Hour will...
Beth Chatto's Plants and Gardens Julia Boulton and Jo Waters will be sharing their experience of public space planting into sand and rubble inside the Outdoor Living and Nurture Theatre at FutureScape. Taking place at 2pm on Tuesday 13 October, the session will also cover the planting's ongoing care requirements. Boulton, Beth Chatto's chief...
National construction company Band of Builders (BoB) has announced the launch of a new bursary scheme which will provide young people entering the industry with extra finacial support. The overall construction industry is "screaming out for a new generation of tradespeople," including landscapers, says BoB, but the costs of essential equipment,...
Planning permission for the regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester has been granted after receiving no objections to the proposals. The plans will create a more colourful, vibrant, safer and more inviting Piccadilly Gardens. Key elements include creating more green space including lawn, trees, planting, seating and colourful...
This year's SoilsCon welcomed eight speakers who covered a variety of different topics, backed with case studies and personal expertise. The event took place on 1 October 2026 at Phyllis Court in Henley-on-Thames, also hosting several exhibitors such as Bury Hill and the Woodhorn Group. The seventh industry soils event organised by Tim O'Hare...
Roadworks near RHS Garden Wisley have amounted to £13m in losses between 2022 and 2026, resulting in a £2.3m settlement from National Highways to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The roadworks cut annual visits to RHS Garden Wisley by 350,000, says the RHS, adding that the settlement is £11m short of its losses. Clare Matterson, RHS...
Pro Landscaper spent the month of September celebrating its 15 year anniversary. In February 2011, Eljays44 was founded by three original directors, including former managing director Jim Wilkinson, Lisa Wilkinson and current CEO Jamie Wilkinson. By September, Pro Landscaper magazine was launched, quickly establishing itself within the...
