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...
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 Pershore College on Tuesday 29 September, with delegates completing the first of...
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...
This weekend, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is unveiling a new landmark at RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford, Greater Manchester. The Yangzhou Scholars' Garden is the new centrepiece of the seven-acre Chinese Streamside Garden. More than eight years in the making, the garden is the result of an ambitious international collaboration of...
The second stage of Selfton Council's consultation into the regeneration of the Town Hall Gardens in Southport have begun. A £10m investment regeneration project for the site was announced last June after the gardens became a key focal point for the community following the tragic events that happened in July 2024. Funded by the UK government, the...
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...
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...
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) show garden at BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair has been awarded Platinum and Best Showcase Garden. The garden, The Association of Professional Landscapers Elevated Garden Living, which involved nine member businesses and two apprentices, was built by the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA)...
The Society of Garden + Landscape Designers will be looking ‘Into the Future’ in its series of talks at this year’s FutureScape. From whether artificial intelligence (AI) has a place in garden design to the sustainable design principles to consider, the association will be tackling some of the sector’s key conversations when it takes over...
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...
After 23 years as host of BBC Gardeners’ World Monty Don has decided to step down at the end of the current series, as "now is the right time for a change". Don began hosting the show at Berryfields and for the past 16 years has hosted it in his own garden, Longmeadow. In a statement, Don says: "Throughout that time - and around seven hundred...
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...
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...
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...
The Saltire Garden was the centrepiece of the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony in Glasgow just a few months ago. Designed by Amalie White in collaboration with plantsman Jamie Butterworth, the living installation initially served as a welcome area for the games' global audience. Intended to let nature in, the garden and its legacy has...
The Campaign to Protect Rural England Garden: On the Edge has found a new home in Sheffield's Park Hill after picking up several awards at RHS Chelsea Flower Show earlier this year. Designed by Sarah Eberle, the garden won both a Gold medal and Garden of the Year at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) headline event. Officially open to the...
The only Museum of the Home in the world, the Hoxton-based organisation champions accessible community space for children and young people. What once sat as disused land at the back of the museum, the area has been recently transformed into the site's Discovery Garden. Designed to provide a wellbeing space for children and young people, the...
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has confirmed its 2027 shows, including a new festival in the city centre of Bristol. The 2027 calendar boasts four shows, kicking off with the RHS Malvern Spring Festival taking place from 6 - 9 May 2027. It's headlining event, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, will be back from 18 - 22 May 2027, before RHS visits...
With applications for Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2026 initiative closing on Friday 7 August, there are just a few days left to enter. In its 12th year, the awards look to spotlight the breadth of emerging voices across the entire industry. Don't think the initiative is for you? Check out this list of 30 job titles from past...
100 Sweet Summers has been voted People's Choice Show Garden at RHS Sandringham Flower Show. The show, new to the Royal Horticultural Society’s calendar, awarded six Gold medals, 11 Silver-gilt, five Silver and three Bronze across all garden categories. The garden, designed by Kitti Kovacs and built by Cobham Court Landscaping, centres around an...
David Keegan reflects on RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 calling for more recognition for landscapers and debating the presence of AI. It’s that time of year again – the pinnacle of the horticultural calendar: the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. And yet, I find myself...
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) is inviting members from across the UK to attend an exclusive visit to Maelor Forest Nurseries on Friday 7 August. The association is encouraging employers to invest in the development of emerging talent by supporting attendance. The event will provide members with exclusive access to the Maelor...
Award-winning garden designer Jo Thompson has been appointed head of garden design studies at the London College of Garden Design (LCGD). Joining Thompson at the college is another award-winning garden designer, Duncan Cargill, who will take post as deputy head of garden design studies. The pair will lead the course from September 2026. Thompson...
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, directors Debs and Rod Winrow explore the growth, lessons and highlights of Garden House Design. After 30 years, Debs and Rod Winrow are an integral part of our industry. There aren’t many events that they don’t have a presence at; not many who don’t know their names; and...
RNIB Talking Boots Garden picks up Best Show Garden and Best Construction for a Show Garden at RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026. The show, new to the Royal Horticultural Society's calendar, awarded six Gold medals, 11 Silver-gilt, five Silver and three Bronze across all garden categories. Designed as a nod to an old library and in celebration of...
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