Climadapt plants debut at IPM Essen
Greenwood Plants has launched its Climadapt climate resilient nature-based solutions this week in Halle 7, stand 7C23 at the IPM ESSEN horticultural trade show, running until 30 January. The range
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Roses can grow on you for landscape planting
The rose is renowned for being the public’s favourite flower, writes Gillian Taylor, yet they are often underused in larger planting schemes in the UK. Travelling through northern Europe, I
Be waterwise to future-proof gardens against drought and flood
A new comprehensive guide provides invaluable support for landscapers, designers and gardeners looking to use water more efficiently and effectively in their projects, writes Gillian Taylor The collaboration between renowned
Standard of APL Awards 2026 finalists “reaches new heights”
The 2026 awards of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) features more finalists than ever before, umbrella body the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has revealed. No few than 123 schemes
RHS nurtures tomorrow’s hort professionals
The newly opened Greener Skills Garden (see The Landscaper, November/December 2025) at RHS Garden Wisley has a strong personal significance for the garden designer Dave Green, writes Gillian Taylor. As
Lens roses clinch Pollinator award at Rochford International Rose Trials (RIRT) Awards Day
The sun shone on the 2025 Rochford International Rose Trials (RIRT) Awards Day, held in Hertfordshire at their Birch Green site. The event celebrates the best garden-worthy roses, judged in
APL garden triumphs at premier event
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) has won a Platinum medal for The Pursuit of Excellence Garden and been named Best Showcase Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair –
Kaleidoscope of colour at Ball Colegrave Summer Showcase 2026
Inspiring creative, colourful planting schemes is the mission of the annual series of open days held at the Ball Colegrave trials ground in West Adderbury, Oxfordshire and this year’s event
‘Gertrude Jekyll’ named The World’s Favourite Rose 2025
Grower David Austin Roses has announced that its classic garden rose ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ has joined the World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame, writes Gillian Taylor. The accolade, awarded
An exemplar of horticultural excellence
John Gifford Hillier VMH Hillier Nurseries have announced the death of John Hillier on the 29 July 2025 , aged 90, writes Gillian Taylor. The eldest son of Sir Harold
The path to peat free
A winding road but a vital one to travel, writes horticulturalist and gardener Gillian Taylor A major discussion point in both amateur and professional horticultural sectors is the transition to
Acquisition expands G-Scapes’ peat-free production capacity
G-Scapes of Lichfield Ltd and Fullbrook Nursery have secured the Boultons Nurseries site in Staffordshire, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to sustainable horticulture. With
J. Parker’s supports young talent in horticulture
J. Parker’s supports young talent in horticulture One of the UK’s leading gardening retailers, J. Parker’s welcomed 25 members of the Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) to its production
Green-tech donates soil substrate to Chelsea gold medal garden
Landscape supplier Green-tech supported the Garden of the Future at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 by donating its Green-tree soil substrate to “help bring a vision of climate-resilient horticulture
A short history of flowers
Have you ever wondered where your favourite garden flowers came from? Where their names are derived from? Or why some cultivars go in and out of favour? A Short History
Grower of the Year
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the winners of the 2023 Grower of the Year Awards. The Awards, now in their second year, were announced at the HTA’s annual
Chrysanthemum Space Age makes a comeback
Bos Bloemen will start supplying spray Chrysanthemum Space Age – it’s orange colour is the perfect flower to kick off autumn Perfect autumn flower Bos Bloemen, the ‘s-Gravenzande-based grower, has
Perennial impact report calls for action from industry
Perennial calls on the horticulture industry to help sustain its community after the charity experiences a steep increase in the need for its support. With Perennial’s impact on people’s lives
Barrus and RocketGro partner up
Leading garden tools & accessories supplier, Barrus, and UK manufacturer of peat-free sustainable compost & plant feeds, RocketGro have joined forces. Under the terms of the partnership, RocketGro will continue
Garden design sketch course
The Yorkshire School of Garden Design is launching an expertly-led aspirational course to equip budding garden designers with the skills to express their vision through the medium of drawing. From