Concrete jungles? Not anymore. There’s a growing eagerness to transform grey city surroundings into green oases bursting with wildlife. Cottoning onto the rising number of urban gardeners, the RHS has launched its first Urban Show, now taking place at Depot Mayfield.   It’s been in the works for a few years and is part of […] The post Top 8 Highlights from the first day of the RHS Urban Show appeared first on Pro Landscaper Magazine ..read more

Landscape Suppliers Herts, formally known as St Albans Stone, has been acquired by wholesale building supplier, George Davies Turf (GDT). Based in London Colney and founded in 2002, Landscape Suppliers Herts is known for its importation and selling of natural stone products, as well as providing a range of landscaping materials including Flagstones, Aggregates and […] The post George Davies Turf acquires Landscape Supplies Herts appeared first on Pro Landscaper Magazine ..read more

Show manager Lex Falleyn explains how the Royal Horticultural Society’s latest event could help to inspire greener cities.  Overpriced coffee, crowded transport and a lack of parking – these might be true of most cities, but they’re not what’s forcing people to leave them. A recent study by property developer Landsec revealed that a third […] The post Small spaces and community gardening celebrated at first RHS Urban Show appeared first on Pro Landscaper Magazine ..read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is imploring the UK government to give in-depth consideration to the UK’s growers when discussing the ban on peat. Parliament met on Tuesday 16 April to discuss the prohibition of the sale of peat products, whereby Theresea Villiers MP put forward a Ten-Minute Rule Motion. Fran Barnes, chief executive of […] The post HTA urges government to consider UK growers when discussing peat ban appeared first on Pro Landscaper Magazine ..read more

Nearly two years ago, Manchester opened its first park in the city in more than 100 years. A 6.5-acre derelict brownfield site was transformed into a biodiverse haven as part of a 24-acre multi-use development – and instead of being an afterthought, Mayfield Park was the centrepiece, marking the start of what could become a […] The post Why Depot Mayfield is the right venue for the first RHS Urban Show appeared first on Pro Landscaper Magazine ..read more

The Wildlife Trusts and recognised voices in the sector are urging the UK government to seize a final chance to ban sales of peat products ahead of the next general election, as promised. The opportunity to pass legislation comes via the new Horticultural Peat Private Members Bill to be debated in the House of Commons […] The post Monty Don backs last chance for UK Government to end decades of “eco-vandalism” appeared first on Pro Landscaper Magazine ..read more

Designed to showcase how size needn’t be an issue when it comes to creating a usable outdoor space, the Balcony and Container Gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show aim to inspire urban dwellers who might have limited access to a garden.  Within the confines of a 5m x 2m space, designers will use a […] The post 9 top tips for balcony gardens according to Chelsea designers appeared first on Pro Landscaper Magazine ..read more

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to reinstate the forgotten history of Ellen Willmott, who spearheaded the charity’s acquisition of its flagship garden. Willmott was a significant figure in horticulture at the turn of the 20th century, having co-sponsored many plant-collecting expeditions that introduced new species to cultivation, several of which were named for her. […] The post RHS Garden Wisley opens Oakwood Summerhouse to pay homage to Ellen Willmott appeared first on Pro Landscaper Magazine ..read more

Dorset’s acclaimed sculpture park and accredited botanic garden, Sculpture by the Lakes, has welcomed two new gardeners to its team. Bob Burstow, formerly of the Eden Project and the National Botanic Garden of Wales, has joined the team as senior horticulturist. Burstow, who was trained by the Professional Gardeners’ Guild, will head up the Sculpture […] The post Sculpture by the Lakes bolsters gardening team appeared first on Pro Landscaper Magazine ..read more

From appearing on TV shows to creating new outdoor spaces to exhibiting on Main Avenue at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the National Trust has a busy year for its gardens and parklands. Here are just 12 of its plans announced for 2024.   A show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Prolific garden […] The post 12 things to expect from the National Trust this year appeared first on Pro Landscaper Magazine ..read more