Society of Garden + Landscape Designers

Society of Garden + Landscape Designers Society of Garden + Landscape Designers. We are the only professional association for garden designers in the Join us. www.sgld.org.uk

Society of Garden + Landscape Designers® We are the only professional association for garden designers in the UK. We have been championing excellence in garden design for +40 years.

A glasshouse can be so much more than a place to grow plants and propagate seedlings. Incorporated into a garden design,...
15/09/2026

A glasshouse can be so much more than a place to grow plants and propagate seedlings. Incorporated into a garden design, it can bring structure and scale to a space while creating a year-round room for working, gathering and enjoying the garden.

Since 1952, Alitex has combined British craftsmanship, horticultural heritage and contemporary engineering to create beautiful, bespoke glasshouses that have become enduring features in gardens, estates and heritage settings around the world.

They are also one of the longest-standing supporters of the SGLD Awards, having sponsored the Lifetime Achievement Award for an incredible 14 years joining the ranks of our esteemed Gold Sponsors.

We are thrilled that they will be sponsoring the award once again in 2027 and can't wait to welcome them to the ceremony as we reveal the 2027 recipient.

A huge thank you for your continued support.

Images by Jo Lee.

In the latest issue of the Garden Design Journal, Marian Boswall FSGLD shares her involvement in an ambitious project sp...
15/09/2026

In the latest issue of the Garden Design Journal, Marian Boswall FSGLD shares her involvement in an ambitious project spanning 501 square miles of south-east England, working to reverse biodiversity loss and support more sustainable farming practices across the landscape.

PLUS: Zoe Claymore reports from Groundswell Festival on what garden designers can learn from regenerative land management in agriculture; John Wyer FSGLD explores how neurodiversity can be a strength in garden design; and Juliet Roberts talks to four landscape engineering students about how they transformed an abstract cinematic idea into an award-winning landscape for the International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire.

Catch up with these stories, along with the latest news, views and developments from across the industry.

Subscribe at www.sgld.org.uk

Cover image: Clive Nichols

Looking for a Professional Garden Designer?Anyone can call themselves a garden designer, which is why the Society of Gar...
08/09/2026

Looking for a Professional Garden Designer?

Anyone can call themselves a garden designer, which is why the Society of Garden + Landscape Designers' online 'Find A Designer' tool matters.

Every name on the list is a Registered Member or Registered Practice of the Society. These are designers who have been vetted through the SGLD's Accreditation process.

Look out for the prefix MSGLD (Registered Member of the SGLD) or FSGLD (Fellow of the SGLD) after the designer's name. It's your assurance that you're hiring a genuine professional.

Start your search here: https://sgld.org.uk/find-a-designer/search-for-a-designer/designers/

Pictured: Harriet Farlam & Ben Chandler of Farlam & Chandler. Photo: Julian Anderson

Beth Chatto revolutionised garden design with her pioneering “right plant, right place” philosophy - demonstrating how w...
02/09/2026

Beth Chatto revolutionised garden design with her pioneering “right plant, right place” philosophy - demonstrating how working with nature, rather than against it, can create beautiful, sustainable and resilient landscapes.

Her approach continues through the work of the Beth Chatto Education Trust, which builds on Beth and Andrew Chatto’s research and commitment to ecological planting through education and projects including Chattowood, the Meanwhile Garden and the Albert Roundabout.

Beth’s belief that successful planting begins by understanding a place and choosing plants that belong there remains as relevant today as ever, so we are delighted that the Trust will once again be sponsoring the Design for the Environment Award at the SGLD Awards in 2027 - recognising garden and landscape design that responds thoughtfully to the natural world.

Thank you to the Beth Chatto Education Trust for supporting the SGLD Awards 2027 and helping us celebrate designers who are putting environmental thinking at the heart of their work.

www.bethchatto.co.uk

For garden designers, the relationship with a good nursery can be just as important as the design itself. Finding the ri...
01/09/2026

For garden designers, the relationship with a good nursery can be just as important as the design itself. Finding the right tree or plant - the right species, size, form and quality - can make all the difference when turning a planting plan into a living landscape.

That’s where a good nursery becomes an invaluable partner.

For more than 50 years, Ladybrook Nursery has worked with designers and developers, supplying specimen trees and plants to some of the UK’s most prestigious residential schemes.

Its 13-acre nursery in Stockport is home to an extensive range of perennials, grasses, ferns, shrubs and specimen acers, alongside pleached trees and multi-stems. The team also works with specialist growers across the UK and Europe to source topiary, hedging and other unusual plant material for projects where something more specific is required.

We’re delighted to welcome them to the SGLD as an Affiliate Business Partner and look forward to sharing their expertise with our community.

Find out more at www.ladybrooknursery.com

Garden by Robert Hughes MSGLD. Image by Mark Spencer

Great to see three of our Registered Members shortlisted in the Landscape Institute Awards this year, including:- Andy S...
11/08/2026

Great to see three of our Registered Members shortlisted in the Landscape Institute Awards this year, including:

- Andy Sturgeon Design​ for Beningbrough: The Mediterranean Garden

- BD Landscape Architects​ for The Strand: Harbour Public Realm​ AND for ARK EdCity

- Stefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture​ for the Future Plants Landscape: A Botanical Innovation Hub

P​ictured here is the Future Plants Landscape in The Netherlands, a living laboratory where growers and designers come together to explore the potential of plants.

Designed by Stefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture as an evolving landscape, the garden showcases emerging and established species, testing how they grow, combine and adapt over time.

More than a nursery, it is a space for experimentation, observation and discovering new, more diverse and resilient approaches to planting.

Congratulations to all our members and best of luck in the final judging process.

Photos by Gary Morrisroe

When is a garden finished? Not on the day it's planted. That's the message running through two joyful new documentaries ...
04/08/2026

When is a garden finished? Not on the day it's planted.
That's the message running through two joyful new documentaries with Piet Oudolf and Arjan Boekel, filmed in Piet's own garden at Hummelo and on the site of Superbloei in Arnhem​. The latter is a project that has been created by LOLA Landscape Architects in collaboration with Arjan and De Bloeimeesters as the introduction to a new green structure within the city of Arnhem in The Netherlands​.

Conversations between Oudolf and Boekel make it clear that while there's often a budget for installation, the cost of ongoing maintenance remains an afterthought, when it's precisely that management which determines whether planting evolves into a resilient, biodiverse ecosystem. The overall message is that work does not end with the design; it is about guiding a garden over time and understanding the cycles of the seasons, decay, and regrowth.

The films show two garden makers working in the heart of the city, making places where people and plants coexist and where biodiversity becomes tangible when design and management are aligned.

It's an invitation to explore a garden not as a finished image, but as an ongoing process.

*Watch*
vimeo.com/1149189494 vimeo.com/1164736498

*More info*
www.lola.land/project/superbloei-arnhem/
www.oudolf.com
www.debloeimeesters.nl

The latest issue of the Garden Design Journal is here!Inside, you'll find inspiring gardens, thought-provoking features ...
04/08/2026

The latest issue of the Garden Design Journal is here!

Inside, you'll find inspiring gardens, thought-provoking features and practical insight. From designing biodiverse landscapes and imaginative play spaces to climate-resilient tree planting, historic garden restoration, and the future of public green spaces.

Plus, catch up on industry news, RHS Chelsea highlights, new books and much more.

Subscribe and never miss an issue. https://shop.webscribe.co.uk/gdn/landing?code=SOCIAL26

Cover image: Ruth Bancroft Garden. Photo by Monica Avila

Behind every beautifully crafted garden is a team of skilled makers bringing ambitious designs to life.From bespoke seat...
30/07/2026

Behind every beautifully crafted garden is a team of skilled makers bringing ambitious designs to life.

From bespoke seating and elegant gates to pergolas, outbuildings and finely crafted timber structures, exceptional joinery can transform a garden from great to extraordinary.

That's why we're delighted to welcome Jonathan Blackburn Studio as an Affiliated Business Partner of the SGLD.

Based in Oxfordshire, Jonathan has spent more than 15 years collaborating with some of the UK's leading garden designers and landscapers, helping to realise award-winning gardens, RHS Chelsea Flower Show projects and prestigious private estates. The studio's expertise lies in combining traditional craftsmanship with technical know-how, creating bespoke timber features that are as practical as they are beautiful.

Whether working from detailed architectural drawings or developing ideas from an initial concept, the team specialises in turning creative visions into lasting outdoor spaces.

Find out more at www.jonathanblackburn.co.uk

Images: Oak structure built in collaboration with designer Taina Suonio and Nicholsons GB. Bridge designed and built for Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons.

30/07/2026

AI is changing the way we work. It can help generate ideas, visualise concepts and explore different design styles in seconds.

But a great garden is about so much more than creating a beautiful image. It's about understanding your space, your lifestyle and the unique conditions of your garden.

It's knowing which plants will thrive, how the light changes throughout the day, how the garden will evolve over time, and how to create a place that's beautiful, practical and rich in biodiversity.

That's where the expertise of a skilled garden designer makes all the difference.

AI is an exciting new tool but the creativity, experience and personal connection that comes from working with a professional designer simply can't be replaced

Visit www.sgld.org.uk to find the perfect garden designer for your garden.

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