The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference took place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026. The Conference aims to inform and support environmental horticulture businesses as they prepare for the future....
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has welcomed its second cohort onto its Management Development Programme, bringing together 12 young horticulture professionals from businesses and organisations across the industry. The 2026-27 programme began at...
From water scarcity to the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the Placemaking Theatre at this year’s FutureScape will be focusing on the future of our green spaces. The theatre, in association with Lantra, explores some of the vital topics impacting stakeholders involved in creating commercial landscapes and public spaces, from...
From 30 September to 2 October 2026, the 36th edition of GrootGroenPlus will take place at the BCT site near the Hazeldonk border crossing in the municipality of Zundert. This year, the international trade fair for the tree nursery sector is dedicated to the theme ‘Growing Together’. The fair highlights the importance of collaboration, innovation...
The first-ever Universal Resort in Europe is coming to the UK, set to transform Bedford and the UK economy generating £50bn of economic benefit, 20,000 jobs during construction and a further 8,000 direct jobs once operational. With preparation works already underway, with help from companies such as Ground Control and LDA Design, other supporting...
Pro Landscaper is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, but it’s not the only one. From charities to businesses to gardens – here, we take a look at who else is celebrating milestones in 2026. NAO – 10th anniversary Founded in 2016 by Nick and Lucy Osman, NAO Landscapes has grown steadily over the past decade. Over its first 10...
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is giving FutureScape visitors the opportunity to put their paving skills to the test. In the show's new outdoor area, the APL’s regional manager for the north, Simon Abbott, will be hosting the Precision Paving Challenge across the two days. Competitors have 50 minutes to prepare and screed...
From 2 November 2026, biodiversity net gain (BNG) will become mandatory for new nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIP) in England. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published guidance setting out how BNG should be considered throughout the design and consenting process. The guidance builds on...
The Equipment Register (TER), Europe’s database of plant, agricultural and stolen equipment records, is warning buyers of used machinery to be more vigilant as more than one in nine checks carried out during 2026 uncovered a finance, theft or other security marker. TER’s analysis of its database highlights the continuing risks faced by buyers in...
Almost two-thirds (62%) of the public want the UK Government to invest more in nature restoration as a way to address future extreme weather events, according to a new opinion poll. The YouGov polling, commissioned for Rewilding Britain, also shows that 74% of people believe the UK Government is not preparing well for events such as flooding,...
The first phase of development at York Central, an urban regeneration scheme, has received detailed planning approval from the City of York Council. As well as delivering 1,000 new homes - at least 20% for social and affordable rent and sale - the scheme will create new public squares, an extensive public park and a network of courtyards, cycle...
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), on behalf of the Access All Areas (AAA) group, has launched a new industry-wide employee survey for people working in environmental horticulture and landscaping. Open to anyone working in the sector, the survey aims to build a clearer picture of today's workforce. It aims to and identify opportunities...
The University of Bristol’s Sloane Robinson Building at the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus officially opened this week, following landscape and public realm design from Grant Associates. The aim of the scheme is to transform a strategically located post-industrial site into a new green gateway to Bristol. At the heart of the landscape is...
According to new research from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and Paragon Bank 9 in 10 local authority planning departments across England and Wales are understaffed, delaying planning decisions and threatening the Government's target of 1.5 million new homes. The Planning on Empty report is based on a Freedom of Information survey of...
Following John Healey MP’s first major speech since becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer, in which he pledged to “draw a line” under rising business costs and put growth at the centre of the Autumn Budget on 28 October, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is calling on him to ensure environmental horticulture is recognised as a sector that...
Almost half (46%) of business drivers surveyed have had their company vehicle off the road in the past year due to pothole or other road damage, new data has shown. More than half (55%) of respondents said poor road quality is a regular barrier to them driving effectively for business – but a higher percentage (69%) said congestion is the biggest...
Industry experts, political figures, a meteorologist, an economist, and experts in global foresight, communication, and organisational behaviour make up the speaker lineup for the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference, later this month. Held at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026, Horticulture,...
Family-run Shropshire landscaping firm, Butler Landscapes, is helping bring a new sensory garden to life at St George's Junior School in Shrewsbury with pupils playing a key role in shaping its design. Working in partnership with the school, Butler Landscapes is volunteering its expertise to transform an underused outdoor space into an inclusive...
Killingley, a landscaping firm based in Chesterfield, has announced its plans to expand in response to its recent success and emerging opportunities around the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor. A successful 2025, Killingley's recent accounts show its turnover of over £14m, in comparison to 2024 which was £12m. It also finished 2025 with an...
Pro Landscaper Premium Plus has published a new State of the Nation report which sets out to provide a temperature check on market mood and sentiment. The research looks to establish current demand and what impact wider geopolitical impacts are having on the sector. When looking at forecasts that were set out in last year's survey, it’s positive...
With just four weeks to go before the conference in Henley-on-Thames on Thursday, 1 October, SoilsCon 2026 is expected to sell out. Organised by leading soil science and landscape engineering consultants Tim O’Hare Associates LLP (TOHA), this year’s conference welcomes a great line-up of leading industry experts covering a range of topical...
Ask a landscaper about installer accreditation schemes run by manufacturers ten years ago and you would probably have heard the word "badge". Something for the website footer. Useful for reassuring a nervous homeowner, not much use beyond that. That has changed, and the reasons say more about how work is now won than about the schemes themselves....
Another year of Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) shows comes to an end. However, with every show, there have been a few names that have caught our eye. From winning Gold medals to People’s Choice Awards and Best Construction, these faces are the ones that you'll want to look out for. Sophie Leo Freelance garden designer Sophie Leo was crowned...
Last autumn, JUB Holland’s bulb planting machine moved steadily along Eliot footpath at the University of Kent. Within just a few hours, 60,000 bulbs were planted beneath the grass along one of the busiest walking routes on the campus. Early spring, the transformation became visible. Daffodils were first to emerge, followed by tulips, camassias...
Since the government released that 71.3% of England is experiencing drought conditions, the Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) warns the increasing pressure on growers. For turf growers, the prolonged lack of rainfall and extreme temperatures have meant sharply higher irrigation costs, crop damage, increased waste and lengthy recovery...
The government announced new support to help manage the impact of prolonged dry weather and record-breaking temperatures, including a £65m funding boost for farmers and growers. The package includes: Action to make it easier to build reservoirs, including reducing unnecessary barriers and updating planning guidance. Improved access to water...
More than 90% of young people would consider an apprenticeship over a university degree, a new survey from the skills charity Enginuity has revealed, and 71% of parents would encourage them to do so - up from 67% in 2025. One thousand parents and their children (aged 11-18) were interviewed about their current attitudes towards vocational...
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