From building the right foundations to subgrade assessment, the Paving Demonstrations at next week's FutureScape will be helping contractors avoid the common pitfalls and create long-lasting landscapes. Held in partnership with online resource Paving Site and...
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...
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...
Composite decking is usually judged on what it is made of. Millboard makes the case that on its resin mineral decking and cladding, the layer on top does just as much to determine how a project performs. Ask most people what makes a composite board perform and they will talk about what it is made of. Recycled content, wood fibre percentages,...
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. Industry experts, political figures, a meteorologist, an economist, and experts in...
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 Pershore College on Tuesday 29 September, with delegates completing the first of...
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...
AsterSketch, a new planting design platform, has been unveiled to landscape and garden professionals as a tool to connect design, research and presentation. At its heart, the Living Plant Model™ is a plant database and design engine build around an initial library of more than 10,000 plants. AsterSketch has been designed to work with multiple...
Homeowners on the Wirral Peninsula wanted to make the most of their picturesque surroundings by adding a first-floor balcony deck to their barn conversion – but with one important requirement: they also wanted the area beneath the balcony to function as an extra outdoor living space. Their decking installer made it possible to achieve both by...
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...
More than ever, customers are looking for gardens that feel like an extension of their homes. A well-designed deck is ideal for creating this aesthetic, giving the impression of adding an outdoor room to the house, resulting in a versatile space that can be used throughout the year. Outdoor living expert Simon Parry, who is a landscape gardener...
While the working calendar can be busy year round, December can often offer a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect, and prepare your business for a more profitable 2027. Following the success of its training day and HQ tour earlier this year, EVi Pools is hosting another two individual dates this December. Inviting landscaping professionals to...
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...
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...
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...
A wildlife-friendly garden designed and created by young people with additional needs has been unveiled at a new development in Morpeth. The show home garden at Edward's Birch was a collaborative project between The Alnwick Garden’s Young Gardeners programme and national partnership housing specialist Lovell. Working alongside One Landscapes, a...
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...
Garden and landscape designer, James Scott FSGLD MBALI of The Garden Company, shares his top six tips for natural stone. 1. Design hard landscaping around function Every project begins with understanding how clients want to use their garden. Only then can the extent of hard landscaping be determined. For example, terraces should be sized...
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...
Following the government’s announcement to protect consumers from cowboy builders and rogue bailiffs, TrustMark is announcing a new collaboration with Trusted Payments. The consumer-protection, app-based service aims to help TrustMark Registered Businesses give their customers an easy, secure and transparent way to manage home improvements, from...
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...
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