Environment
Revival of ‘railway’ hedges
A trial series of traditional ‘railway hedges’ are thriving at a North London station along one of Britain’s busiest main lines, following intervention by Network Rail and The Tree Council.
Environment
A trial series of traditional ‘railway hedges’ are thriving at a North London station along one of Britain’s busiest main lines, following intervention by Network Rail and The Tree Council.
Shows
At the new RHS Urban Show Manchester, the garden centre group Blue Diamond will be championing the move towards British grown peat-free and soil-free houseplants.
Environment
A new fund has been established to support local people looking to improve and support their water environment.
Environment
Marking the start of their collaboration to foster innovation and sustainability in lawn care, training sessions at the University of Oxford have commenced.
Wildlife
The wildflower company, Seedball has teamed up with the Wildlife Trusts to increase awareness about the impacts of neonicotinoids on wildlife, especially bee populations.
RHS
For the first time, RHS Chelsea 2024 show gardens have been through a green audit process with the aim to lower their environmental footprint.
Environment
According to Garden Organic, a lack of clarity from Defra is continuing to damage precious peat habitats as a promised 2024 ban is no closer to being enforced.
Wildlife
Results from the 2023 annual UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS) reveal a ‘mixed picture’ for butterflies, with some species thriving whilst others continued their concerning declines.
Natural Capital
Biodiversity net gain has applied to major developments since February, and from today also applies to small developments across England.
Wildlife
U.S. researchers draw up comprehensive list of what domestic cat prey, identifying more than 2000 species, including endangered ones
Research
A five-year U.S. based study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals that solar farms can be hotspots for wildlife if seeded with wildflowers.
Business
As of the 1st of January 2026, Royal FloraHolland trading partners will be certified according to the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) with the aim to full FSI compliance by 2027.
Marketing
New campaign by wild bird food brand, Peckish to inspire the public to make gardens a haven for birds by growing them a home.
Business
Luxury garden furniture maker, Gaze Burvill is now a certified B Corp, joining a global movement of like-minded businesses pushing for change.
Marketing
The Advertising Standards Authority banned Easigrass advert on the grounds the marketing materials misled consumers over supposed green credentials of plastic grass
Awards
The Sprint team established themselves as a centre of excellence for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) research and building a strong network of stakeholders.
Gardens
New research paper by Garden Organic reveals how gardens are a key tool in tackling biodiversity loss.
Environment
The Lawn Association is collaborating with the University of Oxford to spearhead a new venture in sustainable lawn care training.
Wildlife
New research from the Universities of Oxford and Exeter reveals that plant species recommended as ‘pollinator friendly’ begin flowering up to a month too late to effectively contribute to bee conservation.
Wildlife
Earthworms are among the most important soil dwelling invertebrates and their activity impacts plant development and crop yield.