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Pro Landscaper February 2026

Pro Landscaper February 2026

Come rain or come shine, it’s undeniable that the first signs of spring are starting to break through the winter fog, bringing with them whispers of change on the horizon. 

While normally a surprise, one major change we know is coming is the upcoming change to the biodiversity net gain legislation – which also celebrates its second anniversary this month. 

With that in mind, we’ve put together a dedicated BNG Special, within the pages of our February issue. Bringing together voices throughout the industry to share their thoughts and insights on the legislations continued evolution. 

Plus, much more – all of which can be found in this latest edition. 

In this issue: 

  • Let’s Hear It From…Luke Hammill. From team investments to pursuing the latest technology, Luke Hammill reveals the journey behind founding Sky High and what sets it apart. 
  • Continuing a Legacy. Jamie Butterworth shares how he is honouring Chobham’s plant nursery heritage with the acquisition of Jacksons Nursery. 
  • The Complete Service. As The Landscape Service expands to include a full in-house design and build service, Luke Mills shares the inspirations behind the move. 

Don’t miss our biodiversity net gain Special, in partnership with Lindum Turf 

  • Making an Exemption. Rachael Emous-Austin, Dave Gallagher, and Peter Massini reflect on the continued evolution of biodiversity net gain. 
  • From Ambition to Delivery. Stacking within BNG has always been part of the framework and Julia Baker (Mott MacDonald) is exploring how we can be using it to nature’s advantage. 
  • Grown to Thrive. Biodiversity net gain isn’t about what you specify, it’s about what establishes, says Lindum Turf. 

Read the full Pro Landscaper February 2026 edition here.

Barometer February 2023: Could confidence rise along with temperatures?

Barometer February 2023: Could confidence rise along with temperatures?

It was starting to look as though confidence was growing as the year went on; from only 21% feeling more confident than the previous month back in January, to 27% in February, and jumping up to 50% in March.

It’s now taken a bit of a tumble, though fortunately not back to the same level as the start of the year; 41% reported feeling more confident compared to last month. Only 9%, though, reported feeling more confident than the same time last year.

“Overall spend is down,” says one design and build company. “Anyone in the middle of a construction project is being crucified by high inflation and so we have a noticed a marked reduction in budgets and/or major adjustments to projects.” Inflation remains at record levels in the UK; prices were 10.4% higher in February than in the same month last year.

Amidst public sector strikes, though, chancellor Jeremy Hunt is saying that it would be a “terrible mistake” to offer pay rises above inflation, telling the BBC that the government’s aim is to “put this inflation period behind us.” Its goal is to bring inflation to below 3% by the end of the year, but for some in the landscaping sector this will mean a difficult year.

Read the full report here.

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