Who else is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year?
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 years, the company has delivered more than £40m of landscape projects.
Managing director and co-founder Nick Osman says:
“The biggest change over the past ten years has probably been the scale and complexity of the work we’re trusted to deliver.
“We have deliberately invested not only in our construction capability, but in the people and expertise behind it. Good landscape delivery starts well before anyone arrives on site, and developing our pre-construction and project management capability has been a really important part of our growth.”
Finance director and co-founder Lucy Osman says:
“Ten years feels particularly significant because NAO has evolved so much during that time. The growth hasn’t happened overnight – it has been a gradual process of taking on more ambitious projects, building the right team around us and continually improving how we operate.
“As our projects have become larger and more complex, we’ve had to make sure the business behind them has developed at the same pace. We’ve invested heavily in our people, systems and compliance, but we’ve been very conscious of retaining the practical and responsive approach that has always been part of NAO.”
Make Space for Girls – 5th anniversary
Make Space for Girls is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. The organisation celebrated with an event in London to highlight the charity’s work in the past, present and what’s coming up in the future. The team writes on social media:
“We hope that in another five years, Make Space for Girls no longer needs to exist. Because by then, considering teenage girls when we design parks and public spaces should simply be normal practice. Listening to girls should be expected, not exceptional. And we shouldn’t still need to explain why these spaces need to work for them too.”
Co-founder Imogen Clark details the importance of Make Space for Girls in an article inside Pro Landscaper’s 2025 Public Spaces issue.
Landscapia – 20th anniversary
In 2006, Marc and Gemma Lane created Landscapia. Working with clients to transform their outdoor spaces, their focus has always been to deliver exceptional luxury garden design, with a devotion to using the best materials and providing the highest level of customer service.
Landscapia takes to social media to celebrate the milestone:
“What started back in 2006 as one man, a van, a lot of graft and a belief that doing things properly still mattered, has grown into something we’re incredibly proud of. Over the last two decades, we’ve built gardens in all weathers, solved problems no one ever sees, carried more stone than we care to remember, and helped turn tired, blank or unloved spaces into gardens that people truly live in.”
20 years on, the landscaping and garden design company are gearing up for a new website reveal.
Perennial – 25th anniversary
Founded in 1839 the charity, Perennial, formerly called the Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society, provided financial assistance to retired gardeners, many of whom lost tied accommodation when they stopped working. In 2000 the charity recognised that its services needed to expand to support more people, including people of working age.
Director of services, Helen Waddington, joined Perennial in 2001 as part of the original expansion of the charity’s services. She says:
“It has been an incredible journey over the last 25 years, changing how we support people in all sectors of horticulture so that we can offer services that make a difference to lots of people’s lives. My family have been in horticulture for several generations and I’ve seen firsthand the challenges people have to cope with.
“The team at Perennial provide holistic support – looking at all aspects of an issue and working with the person towards a positive, long-term solution. I am very proud of how closely we work with the industry to ensure our services are proactive and relevant to current needs and to be responsible for the ongoing development of these services.”
See Perennial’s timeline here.
HG Landscapes Woburn – 25th anniversary
HG Landscapes Woburn is celebrating 25 years this year, and its just completed a rebrand to mark the milestone.
The Alnwick Garden – 25th anniversary
The Alnwick Garden “is not just a place to enjoy the great outdoors,” but a “charity using our garden, nature, and creativity to improve wellbeing, learning, and opportunity for people of all ages,” says the organisation.
The garden hosts the iconic Grand Cascade and Poison Garden to Lilidorei, the Cherry Blossom Orchard.
Lauren St Hilaire, head of philanthropy and partnerships at The Alnwick Garden, says:
“The Alnwick Garden is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and our purpose has always been to place people at the forefront of everything we do.”
Garden House Design – 30th anniversary
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, directors Debs and Rod Winrow explore the growth, lessons and highlights of Garden House Design in Pro Landscaper’s July issue of the magazine. You can read that interview here.
Trex – 30th anniversary
Trex’s story began with an unexpected challenge: what to do with the growing volume of discarded plastic bags generated by a booming breadcrumb business. In the 1980s, entrepreneur and organic chemist Roger Wittenberg began experimenting with ways to transform the waste plastic film into something useful.
After years of research and development, he discovered that combining the shredded film with reclaimed wood fibre created a durable material that could resist rot, splintering and insects. That innovation became the foundation for Trex.
Adam Zambanini, president and chief executive officer of Trex Company, says:
“That entrepreneurial spirit remains at the heart of who we are today. Creating the composite decking category was just the beginning. Today, our opportunity extends far beyond the deck. We’re investing to lead the future of outdoor living with innovative, sustainable solutions that make it easier than ever for homeowners to create beautiful, low-maintenance outdoor spaces.”
The Garden Company – 35th anniversary
Founded in 1991, this year marks design and build studio The Garden Company‘s 35th anniversary. Managing director James Scott spoke to Pro Landscaper in its August issue of the magazine. You can read that interview here.
Valley Provincial – 50th anniversary
Founded in 1976, Valley Provincial had an ambition to deliver quality landscaping with integrity, expertise and pride.
Valley Provincial says:
“Over five decades we have navigated recessions, changing legislation, rising environmental standards and ever-increasing client expectations. We have adapted, invested and strengthened, always focusing on long-term relationships and responsible business leadership. Many of our client partnerships span decades, which we believe says more than any marketing message ever could.
“As we enter our sixth decade, we do so with an experienced leadership team firmly in place. Their combined industry knowledge, operational discipline and forward-thinking strategy provide stability and clear direction for the years ahead. With succession planning, investment in people and a commitment to innovation, Valley is well positioned to continue delivering complex commercial landscaping projects at the highest standard.”
APF – 50th anniversary
Taking place this week, from 24 – 26 September, in Warwickshire, the APF Show celebrates its Golden Anniversary. First launched by The Association of Professional Foresters in 1976, the company merged with other member organisations to form Confor in 2000. Despite the name change, APF stayed the same.
The tradeshow for arborists, forestry, timber and tree care professionals, is expected to welcome 320 exhibitors and 23,000 visitors this year.
“The show will represent 50 years of the APF show from our first event in 1976 at Longleat. We want to make our Golden Anniversary show unmissable with even more exhibitors, events and competitions,” says APF.
National Landscape Awards – 50th anniversary
Established in 1976, the BALI Awards recognise landscaping projects and organisations across design, construction, and environmental performance. This year’s ceremony will feature more than 25 categories, reflecting both established practices and emerging approaches within the sector. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 4 December 2026 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.
Wayne Grills, chief executive of the Association, comments on the occasion:
“I cannot stress enough just how incredible it is to be talking about our 50th holding of the BALI National Landscape Awards. It’s a truly magnificent achievement that they have been going strong for all these years, and a testament to the industry’s resilience. Of course, I’ve only been the custodian of these Awards for the past 15 years, but it gives me both great pride to be a steward of them and great excitement to be able to pay homage to all of those who made them what they are today.”
LUC – 60th anniversary
Founded in 1966, to celebrate its 60th anniversary LUC is set to release a film exploring where it began, the impact we’re making today, and what lies ahead.
See LUC’s timeline here.
CORE Landscape Products – 20th anniversary
CORE Landscape Products is second-generation family business, with heritage established in 1980. The company specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of high-quality, eco-friendly products.
Harvey Keates, commercial director at CORE Landscape Products, comments on the occasion:
“My dad, Tony, started designing products in 2006 to solve the problems he faced as a landscaper. He knew what he needed on site, but couldn’t find anyone supplying it.
“Twenty years later, CORE has become the supplier he was always looking for. That’s something our family is really proud of. We know what it’s like to be on the tools, and that shapes our products, our service and the way we do business. CORE was always built for the trade, by the trade. That’s how we’ll keep building it.”
Hayter – 80th anniversary
Founded in 1946, Hayter has shaped British lawn care for eight decades from its home in Spellbrook, where the iconic Harrier is still manufactured today. Our heritage was recently highlighted on BBC’s Inside the Factory, celebrating historic machines ranging from the original Motor Scythe to the Diamond Edition Harrier.
Craig Hoare, UK sales and marketing manager, says: “Spellbrook has been at the heart of Hayter since the very beginning. Every milestone, every innovation and every mower that’s become part of British gardening history started here. Celebrating 80 years is a moment of real pride for everyone connected to the Hayter name.”
plants@work – 25th anniversary
plants@work, the UK association for the interior landscaping industry, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Founded on 22 February in 2001 as the European Federation of Interior-Landscaping Groups (eFIG), the association was established to represent and promote the professional use of plants in built environments.
Over the past 25 years, plants@work has championed the role of interior landscaping in creating healthier, more attractive and productive workplaces, while supporting the businesses and professionals working across the industry.
The association’s celebrations will culminate at the plants@work Conference and Leaf Awards on 8 October at the Glasshouse Collective in Chobham, bringing members and industry colleagues together to celebrate the people, projects and achievements that have shaped the sector.
As the association looks ahead to its next chapter, its core mission remains firmly focused on advancing biophilic design, sustainable practices, and the essential value of plants in modern architecture and commercial spaces.
J&L Gibbons – 40th anniversary
J&L Gibbons is a landscape architecture studio based in London. The practice began in 1986 and is renowned for its innovative and holistic design process combining research and an open-minded approach to design. In celebrating its 40th anniversary this September, the firm takes to social media:
“On the 10th of September we celebrated 40 wonderful years of practice with friends, family and colleagues. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us. The evening was a chance to celebrate what has grown, to thank those who have nurtured it, and to look forward to what comes next. We would like to extend the thank you to everyone who has shaped the first forty years; and to the landscapes themselves, and all the relationships and possibilities still to come. Here is to another 40!”
Ian Drummond Botanical Design – 5th anniversary
Ian Drummond, who is celebrating 40 years of being in the industry this year, set up Ian Drummond Botanical Design at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2021. This year, he celebrates five years of his interior landscaping company. He comments:
“The last 5 years have been so much fun having the freedom to work with such a broad selection of clients and brands finding creative Biophilic solutions to meet their needs.”
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