The first full-length campaigning documentary feature film on the UK's regenerative and agroecology movement, Six Inches of Soil, debuts globally at COP28 in Dubai. Featuring in the #ActionOnFood hub on Saturday 9th December. With the first UK screening held at the...
Whilst the recognition of and the importance of trees is increasing, maybe now more so than ever, as the threats of climate change become more significant – this #NationalTreeWeek , we’re taking a moment to really appreciate some of our personal favourites. ...
The finalists for the APL (Association of Professional Landscapers) Award 2024 have been announced at the APL Annual Meeting, which took place at FutureScape today. Judging took place over two days and was undertaken by Rod Winrow of Garden House Design, TASK’s Rupert Keys, Bob Sweet from BBC GWL, Kind Oak Landscapes’ Richard Barnard, and Phil...
Today the 2023 winners of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation, in association with Green-tech received their awards at a ceremony which took place at FutureScape in London. The class of 2023 join 240 existing winners, many of which have gone on to receive numerous awards and accolades since joining the 30 Under 30 alumni. “This...
Landscapeplus has revealed its new branding today at FutureScape 2023. The trade-only, Wiltshire-based company has undergone a three-year process to enhance its culture, vision and branding since celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020. The result is a new logo – which still uses the recognisable magenta for which Landscapeplus has become known...
Working with Pro Landscaper on the feature last year felt like a real achievement and helped us to gain further industry recognition which has just been great. Despite it being a competitive industry, its so friendly and eager to reach out and connect with one another. It’s a huge testament to our name, that we now have people coming to us,...
FutureScape 2023, in association with Caribbean Blinds will be opening its doors tomorrow, alongside Public Spaces Expo and Outdoor Living & Wellness Expo, for the UK’s largest event for the landscaping, public space design and outdoor living event! As well as playing host to dozens of educational seminars across multiple stages, the show...
In a ceremony last week at the Tropical Nurseries in Kew Gardens, London, Sir David Attenborough donated a collection of seeds from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) to the Kew nursery. Dr Sonia Haoa Cardinalli, a Raoa Nui archaeologist and author of Cultural and Environmental Changes of Rapa Nui presented 31 seeds of Sophora toromiro to Sir Attenborough,...
Rewilding might only refer to large estates, but could we apply its principles to domestic gardens? And, more importantly, should we? At Pro Landscaper, we wanted to investigate further. Hearing from a few of the many voices enthusiastic for change and eager to share their opinions. Exploring the definition of 'rewilding', what is means and how...
The National Trust has released a new climate adaptation landmark report, ahead of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also referred to as COP28. The report, ‘A Climate for Change’ reveals the Trust is strengthening its approach to climate adaptation, while calling on policy and legislation makers to do the same. “Climate change...
As a nation, the global pandemic taught us the importance and value of our outdoor spaces. For the best part of two years, we were forced to re-evaluate the role of our homes and gardens, resulting in many of us choosing to invest more in our outdoor spaces than ever before. For UK homeowners, the multiple lockdowns reignited our love for the...
The £6bn redevelopment of London’s Earls Court has undergone a redesign, with open spaces now set to replace the structures originally planned. In a redesign submitted by the Earls Court Development Company, open space inclusion has increased by 20%, while development has reduced by 10%, compared to the proposals put forward earlier this year....
idverde has appointed a new chief executive officer (Group CEO) effective today. Luzius Wirth joined the Group in November last year as deputy group CEO with a primary focus on leading and developing high-performing operations across idverde’s country footprint. Commenting on his position, Wirth says: “I see tremendous opportunity for this...
The winners of Garden of the Year Award 2023 have been announced by Historic Houses, at an event celebrating the not-for-profit’s 50th Anniversary National AGM in London. Glenarm Castle Walled Garden, County Antrim in Northern Ireland was voted the winner in a public vote sponsored by Christie’s. The garden, which dates back to the 1820s, has...
The 2023 edition of FutureScape in association with Caribbean Blinds will be opening its doors in just six days time, on Tuesday 21st November at the London ExCeL. Taking place over two days of innovation, education and unmissable industry insight, the UK’s leading event for the landscaping industry will play host to hundreds of exhibitors, as...
Green-tech Specifier has signed up to NBS Source, an online source for product information available to architects and specifiers. NBS Source has been connecting architects to the relevant manufacturers for over 50 years, with a platform of over 1,100 manufacturers and 33,000 products, free for Specifiers to use. Green-tech’s Specification...
King and Co the Tree Nursery based in Rayne, Essex are ready to help their trade customers succeed for another planting season. King and Co have been helping horticultural professionals for over 45 years. The Nursery stocks a wide range of bare root and root balled hedging in addition to container grown trees and hedge plants. Importantly,...
Hollywood writers are up in arms about it being used in the film and television industry, and Irish musician Hozier is threatening his own strike if artists are not better protected from the threat it poses. But if you listen to French DJ David Guetta, “the future of music is in AI”. So, is artificial intelligence to be feared or embraced? And...
Horticultural charity, Plant Heritage has won the Charity (Third Sector) Project of the Year for its plant recording software, Persephone. Members of the Plant Heritage team, Penny Ross, project manager and Vicki Cooke, plant conservation manager collected the award at the event hosted by TV personality Ellie Taylor, held in London last week. The...
Warning - mentions of mental health and suicide. Data from the Department of Health and Social Care reported that the main cause of death in men under 50 was suicide, coupled by a surge in calls to a construction charity from tradespeople suggests a vulnerability within the sector, says Fix Radio. New research from Fix Radio shows 38% of...
A contractor has been appointed to support the transformation of a new 'landmark' public park in Sheffield city centre. Early-stage construction provider, Keltbray will support the project that includes uncovering part of Sheffield’s mediaeval Castle. Also included in the plans will be a new events area resembling the ‘bowling green’ believed to...
Rewilding might only refer to large estates, but could we apply its principles to domestic gardens? And, more importantly, should we? At Pro Landscaper, we wanted to investigate further. Hearing from a few of the many voices enthusiastic for change and eager to share their opinions. Exploring the definition of 'rewilding', what is means and how...
Tubex Nature announces expansion of biodegradable range ahead of 2024 planting season. In addition to the original Tubex Nature Standard shelter, the company will be releasing a new range of sizes and styles of tree shelters including easywrap, vole guards and shrub shelters. “The surge in popularity of biodegradable solutions means it is vital...
The chairman of Hillier Nurseries, Robert Hillier has announced he will be stepping down from the role after more than 50 years. George Hillier will be taking over as chairman of the family-run business from 1 January 2024, while Robert remains at the company on a part-time basis as a board director. “It has been a privilege to be at the...
A flower famous for its symbolism, delicate petals, and rich history, the poppy has had many uses from medicine such as codeine and morphine to the addictive recreational drug opium – its painkilling properties have made it well sought after for centuries. Poppies are herbaceous, most well recognised for being bright red in colour but various...
Development of a new student village, inclusive of green and social spaces next to Brighton’s Amex Stadium, has been approved. In plans submitted by developer Downing Students, the project will include two six-storey linear wings interlocked with a two-storey central social hub. The Falmer based project is designed to house over 500 students,...
Environmental charity Hubbub has today launched a new fund to support community green spaces. Community groups which relate to one or more of the four themes will be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £6,000 to help improve or develop a green space accessible to the local community. Group eligibility themes are, increasing access to green...
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