HEAP Giles - Essex - Natural Stone Specialist & Specifier
HEAP Giles MIoD, MPGCA
Tel: 01708 867237
Web: www.ced.ltd.uk
Email: gilesheap@ced.ltd.uk
NATURAL STONE SPECIALIST – MATERIALS AND SPECIFICATION
Managing Director of CED Ltd, Britain’s leading natural stone suppliers, Giles’ expertise has been gained over twenty years of working in the world of natural stone at the family business. He is well known for his exacting standards and laying method skills.
Lecturer and Specifier, Consultant and Industry Leader. Expert Witness. Planning Application and Product Selection. Working with Corporate Clients, Architects, Garden Designers and Borough Engineers across the UK.
SARGENT Alan - West Sussex - Expert Witness, Adjudication/Arbitration
SARGENT Alan FCIHort, MPGCA
Petworth
Tel 01798 867460
EXPERT WITNESS
Founder of The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL), RHS Show Gardens Judge, Author and Columnist, Full Member of The Garden Media Guild, Society of Authors and Founder of The School of Garden Management, Alan holds many industry posts, including APL Regional Vetting Officer. Full Member and Consultant to The Professional Gardeners Guild. Past LANTRA Industry representative. Past Head Gardener to Goodwood Estate. Member of The Senior Garden Advisers Association. RHS Show Gardens Judge & Assessor.
Arbitration, Mediation and Court work are undertaken as a strictly impartial Consultant.
Other services include Planning Application and Dispute matters.
SHALLCROSS Marie - London - Ornamental & Edible Gardens
SHALLCROSS Marie RHS cert, BA (Law & Hist), Dip Hort, MCIHort, MPGCA
Tel: 0203 7474360
Email: marie@plewsgardendesign.co.uk
Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture and with a very strong background in Horticulture for more than fifteen years. City & Guilds Trainer at Adult Education Colleges.
Specialist in Edible Gardens, designing across the UK, Marie incorporates food into beautiful garden settings.
Author of many eBooks, Marie runs a regular blog for her own website, and also local magazines.
HASSALL Sam - Surrey - Surveying & Estimating
HASSALL Sam PGCA
Email: info@landpro.co.uk
Tel: 01252 795030
Estimating, Costings – Expert Witness
Sam Hassell is the UK’s leading expert on estimating and costing of Landscape projects.
His work is universally recognised, with his own systems LandPro and Liberate being widely used by Professional Landscape Companies . He is the Specialist Consultant to Spons Pricing Guides.
His work is rightly regarded at the very best in the Industry. Specialist Expert Witness in Court and Dispute cases.
HARRISON Karl - Independent Expert Witness, Garden designer, Landscape Construction, Decking Expert
Tel: 07581 193 034
Email: karl@karlharrison.design
Website: https://karlharrison.design
Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Covering the UK
Karl is Britain’s leading exponent in the design and construction of the highest quality garden spaces created using the most modern of materials and construction methods. He has worked in many countries as well as throughout the UK. A seasoned lecturer and consultant, he is recognised for his attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of timber and composite decking structures. He is conversant with EC5 and current regulations for such. Often called upon as a specialist “Decking Expert Witness, personally, for the courts and for disputes”
BICKLER Richard MPGCA
BICKLER Richard MPGCA
Hertfordshire
Tele. 02089536177 07702011145
Email Richard@arbourlandscapesolutions.co.uk
Web site https://www.arbourlandscapesolutions.co.uk
Twitter @arbourlandsol
Facebook @arbourlandsol
Richard has over twenty-five years’ experience as a landscaper, present owner of Arbour Landscape Solutions and Green Envee, he previously ran Arbour Design and Build, a highly acclaimed landscape business, Full Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) (Richard was for many years, a Committee Member, acting as a Ambassador for Trust Mark within the APL.
His specialist work as a Consultant is in the field of ‘Materials’, essential to the Landscape Industry. His knowledge and sourcing of products for specific needs is invaluable. He is a great problem solver, with a huge range of answers to all kinds of questions.
FIRTH James - London - Expert Witness
FIRTH James FCIHort, MPGCA, MA, MSc, FRGS
London based, consults across the UK
Tel 07770 915615
Email james@londongardenconsultants.co.uk
Expert Witness, Independent Assessor, Garden Consultancy, Tutor.
Specialist in private garden problem solving at all scales.
Founder of Firth Gardens in 1984, Garden maintenance, design & construction -country gardens, private estates and town gardens. University Lecturer and RHS Tutor at Capel Manor College and English Heritage. Academic background in Botany, Soil Science, Plant Ecology and Microclimatology.
STEIN Neville MPGCA
STEIN Neville MPGCA
Suffolk (Nationwide)
Tele 07778 005105
Email info@nevillestein.com
HORTICULTURAL BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Neville has been working in the Horticultural Sector for over 40 years, and has a strong reputation Nationwide (and overseas) as Britain’s Leading Business Consultant in the world of horticulture.
Specialising in helping enterprises to improve profitability, find and develop new markets and opportunities for Estates and Garden Centre operations to diversify. Based in Suffolk, Neville is a hugely experienced expert in his field. A regular columnist and author, he has a unique place in the world of Horticultural Consultancy.
ANGEL Thomas MPGCA, CHort, PGDip(GD), CSJK
Glasgow
Email: hello@angelhort.com
Website: www.angelhort.com
Garden design including 3D visualisations, planting design and garden & grounds consultancy. Residential and commercial service, covering everything from urban courtyard gardens to nationwide property portfolios. Twenty years experience as a contractor and designer.
Chartered Horticulturist | Chartered Institute of Horticulture.
Garden Design | Planting Plans | Landscape Reports | Garden & Grounds Management Surveys | Maintenance Schedules | Working Practice Reports
DONALDSON Michael Dip Hort Edin, MCIHort, MPGCA
DONALDSON Michael Dip Hort Edin, MCIHort, MPGCA
Kirkaldy – Fife
Tel: 07850 497574
FB: hackitbeastie
Email: hackitbeastie@outlook.com
Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture, Full Member of The Professional Gardeners Guild, Edinburg Diploma in Horticulture.
Michael has over thirty years of experience in Botanical, Retail, Technical and Commercial Horticulture. Offering bespoke advice on the management and well being of Estates and large gardens, including Working Practice Surveys and Forward Management Plans including every element of the industry.
FLACK Simon MCIHort, MPGCA - Plantsman and Horticulturist.
Cheshire
Tel: 07790394127
Email: flackgardens@outlook.com
Website: www.simonflackgardens.com
Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and The Professional Gardeners Guild. Training at Askham Bryan Collage York and The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Over 30 years working in Horticulture including 10 years as Head Gardener.
A Plantsman who closely follows the principles of selecting the right plants for the right conditions and situation. Specialising in planting schemes, garden restoration, development, and design. Help also offered on garden maintenance schedules and plant propagation techniques.
MANNING Gareth - Shropshire - Archives & Research
MANNING Gareth FCIHort, MPGCA
Tel: 07887 646869
Email: the.456@outlook.com
Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture, Full Member of The Professional Gardeners Guild. Thirteen years Regional Committee Member of the CIoH, Vice President (Branches) since 2013.
Specialist in the research and restoration of Gardens. Plantsman and Professional Gardener. Plants and Planting Design. Maintenance Scheduling.
Recruitment of Staff including advice and interview techniques.
YOUDE Mark
YOUDE Mark
Chester
Tel 01829 740194
Web www.urbanlandscapedesign.co.uk
Email info@landscapeacademy.co.uk
Mark is the co-director of multi award winning design and build Urban Landscape Design Ltd, specialising in residential and commercial landscape construction. He is also co-founder of the only dedicated landscape training centre in the UK, The Landscape Academy.
Full Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers and British Association of Landscape Industries. Training Requirements Officer for the APL.
Judge and Mentor to the UK World Skills Training initiative. Mark is also a BALI GoLandscape Ambassador to schools and colleges throughout the UK.
His company has won many awards, including BALI, APL and RHS Shows.
Mark is an Expert Witness specialising in Garden Construction projects.
CARROLL Anthony MCIHort
CARROLL Anthony MCIHort
Nottingham
Tel 0750 3681129
Email ant@horticant.co.uk
Twenty years of practical experience, Full Member of The Professional Gardeners Guild and Chartered Institute of Horticulture, City & Guilds in Horticulture and Organic Horticulture.
Royal Horticultural Society Judge – Green Plan It
Head of Horticulture for Alisco Projects Ltd, and Consultant at Hortic Ant, working on commissions both private and commercial, involving Amenity Horticulture and Large Garden and Estate Consultancy projects.
WILSON Gareth MCIHort MPGCA
WILSON Gareth MCIHort MPGCA
Cheshire
Tel 07753283878
Email gkwilson-gardens@hotmail.co.uk
Established in 1989, Gareth Wilson has created a multi-disciplined, award-winning company, including thirty RHS Awards, including ten Gold Medals at the Shows, including Chelsea. A Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture, Full Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers.
Product adviser to Bradstone and Aggregate Industries, his expertise is in hard landscaping of all types. Public Speaker and Business Development Adviser.
Expert Witness – Fully independent Consultant and Advisor. Reports prepared for Legal Cases.
TAYLOR Lynne BSc MPGCA
TAYLOR Lynne BSc MPGCA
North West
Tel 01829 740194
www.urbanlandscapedesign.co.uk
Email lynne@urbanlandscapedesign.co.uk
Lynne has many years of experience in working in the Construction Industry and in landscape construction, both commercial and domestic. Working with Urban Landscape Design Limited, award winning members of The Association of Professional Landscapers and British Association of Landscape Industries.
Lynne specialises in Dispute matters as an Expert Witness in the domestic sector.
GOUGH Paul PGCA
North region
Web site www.pdgstonecraft.co.uk
Email paul@pdgstonecraft.co.uk
01257 255729
Paul is one of Britain’s leading hard landscaping artisans, specialising in paving and allied works. The expert’s expert, Paul is well versed in all aspects of construction and implementation.
GARETH EDWARDS MSc, MCIHort, MPGCA
GARETH EDWARDS MSc, MCIHort, MPGCA
Email gareth@edwardsgardenservices.co.uk
Conservation of Historic Gardens & Landscapes
An Honours Degree in Botany, a Masters Degree in the Conservation of Historic Gardens & Cultural Landscapes, Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture. Thirty years’ experience of natural and designed landscapes, Gareth offers Consultancy & Advice on all matters concerning the design, history, significance, management and maintenance of Historic Gardens.
Specialist in Ecological and Botanical Field Surveys and Reports.
JAMES Rebecca MCIHort MPGCA
Wiltshire
Email rjames48@icloud.com
Tel 07920090197
Rebecca is a Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture, with almost thirty years of experience in horticulture, working in both New Zealand and the UK. Starting out at the famous Wellington Botanic Garden in NZ, moving back to the UK to work at Hilliers Nursery.
Moving on to the Lost Gardens at Heligan, there managing the redesign of the New Zealand Garden from inception to completion. After managing a large estate in the Cotswolds, Rebecca relocated to Wiltshire in 2005, setting up her own garden practice, advising on horticulture and design, especially with historic or dilapidated renovations.
Advice and consultancy is offered at all levels – from staff selection through to working practice surveys and solutions. Covering every aspect of horticulture including pests and diseases, soil management, composting regimes etc, with regular visits thereafter to suit the client’s requirements.
Working with private clients, schools, local bodies and charities to promote sustainable gardens for the future.
KEYS Rupert MPGCA
Bristol region
Web site www.keyscapes.co.uk
Email rupert@keyscapegardens.co.uk
01836 462790
Rupert has been involved in landscaping for over thirty years. An original founder member of The Association of Professional Landscapers, and award winning firm based in Pershore.
Rupert also runs TASK (Training Centre) at Pershore, a leading training academy teaching landscaping skills to professionals.
ALA Souren - Berkshire - Wildflower Establishment
ALA Souren MSc Geology, BA Geology (USA), MPGCA
Tel: 07720 301626
Email: souren@sourenala.com
Website: www.sourenala.com
Souren has worked in horticulture and garden creation, domestically and overseas, since 2000. His background in geology and environmental
consultancy helps him to relate to a garden in its’ surrounding landscape.
He offers design and build projects, including wild flower meadows and green
roofs. He has developed an artisan approach, for example, using a scythe to maintain wildflower meadows and adding artistic elements to supplement planting.
He is an experienced Horticultural writer and presenter.
SARGENT Luke - Sussex - Landscape Management
SARGENT Luke MCIHort, BA(Hons) MPGCA
Tel: 07788 711690
Email: lukesargent1982@gmail.com
Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture, BA (Hons) Creative Writing & History, specialising in Garden History. Lead Gardener at Goodwood Estate. Moderator to Allandscapers.org on-line Library website. Full Member of The Professional Gardeners Guild.
Luke is an independent Associate of The School of Garden Management (www.tsogm.org)
Specialises in Research of Historic Methodology and Techniques. Restoration of original concepts and combined with modern requirements.
MEREDITH-HARDY - Barty - Sussex - Estate Gardens
MEREDITH – HARDY Barty MHort (RHS), MCIHort, MPGCA
Tel: 07932 607231
Email: bmh@yourheadgardener.com
Web site: www.yourheadgardener.com
Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture, Master of Horticulture (RHS), Accredited partner with Wildflower Turf Ltd, Barty has been a professional gardener for eighteen years. He offers a wide range of garden related services, specialising in larger estates, wild flower meadows, orchards and wildlife gardens.
MUNDAY Miranda - London - City Gardens
MUNDAY Miranda MCIHort MPGCA
Tel: 0208 7717829
Email: hmgardens@live.co.uk
Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture, Member of The Gardeners Guild. H.M. Gardens are a small company, owned and run by Miranda, specialising in the sourcing and implementation of logistics, mainly in domestic gardens, and also commercial operations.
All year round Working Practice Schedules devised and implemented.
STEELE-SARGENT James - Sussex - Large Property Landscaping
STEELE-SARGENT James MCIHort, MILAM, MPGCA
Tel: 01798 831045
info@arunlandscapes.com
James is the founder and owner of Arun Landscapes Ltd, formed in 1995. Founder Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL), longest serving Committee Member & Former Chairman. Full Member of The Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management, Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture. RHS Show Gardens Judge. Independent Associate of The School of Garden Management. Lecturer and Mentor to various industry bodies and Garden Design Schools.
Named Supreme Landscaper of The Year in 2009 (A special honour presented by Horticulture Week and Association of Professional Landscapers), Arun Landscapes Ltd have won over 70 National Awards since 1995, including several Gold Medals at RHS Shows.
GREENYER Paul BSc Eng Pro Des (Hons)
GREENYER Paul BSc Eng Pro Des (Hons)
West Sussex
Tel 01444 456831 and 07949 671951
Email pgreenyer@homegardendesign.co.uk
Web site www.homegardendesign.co.uk
Full accredited and Award winning Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers, Pre-Registered Member of The Society of Garden Designers. BSc (Hons) Engineering Product Design.
Director and founder of InsideOut Home and Garden Improvements Ltd, est. 2006, Paul specialises in all aspects of hard and soft landscaping, with emphasis on Design and Build.
Specialist skills include design and construction of bespoke Garden Office Rooms.
McGIBBON Craig BEng(Hons) MPGCA
McGIBBON Craig BEng(Hons) MPGCA
Hertfordshire
Tel 07802 647995
Email craig@craigmcgibbon.com
Specialising in Landscape Design and Construction, owner of Craig McGibbon Ltd, APL Full Member Company owner, Garden Design Tutor for Blackford Centre Distance Learning Centre. New Businesses Mentor for the Blackford Centre. BEng (Hons) Engineering Systems Design. Diploma in Garden Design.
Bradstone Assured Installer and Best Patio Transformation Award winner.
Craig works in and around the South East of England.
NEWMAN Paul MPGCA
NEWMAN Paul MPGCA
Hertfordshire
Tel 01707 395797 // 07775733753
Email info@paulnewmanlandscapes.co.uk
Web www.paulnewmanlandscapes.co.uk
Specialising in Roof Gardens and City Gardens, Paul has been established since 1993 as Paul Newman Landscapes.
Author and regular contributor to Pro Landscaper magazine, writing on construction and installation of roof gardens and terraces.
Offering contemporary designs using modern materials in individual styles, both domestic and corporate commissions in London & South East. Accredited installer for Exterpark and Millboard as well as various other modern product suppliers and manufacturers.
Paul Newman’s landscape company is a Full Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL)
KEDGE Peter MPGCA
KEDGE Peter MPGCA
Herts & Bucks
Tel 01753 65508
Mob 07721736501
Email kedgelandscapes@aol.com
Second generation hard landscape specialist, with thirty-seven years experience. Contracts Management including small civils. Experienced in commercial and private sectors. Traditional techniques practised and taught.
BOOTON David MPGCA
BOOTON David
Tel 01252 517571
Web www.kebur.co.uk
Dave Booton is the proprietor of Kebur Landscapes and Kebur Landscape Products, designing, building and supplying hard landscape projects from his base in Farnborough. A Full Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers, Bradstone Assured, Interlay and Trust Mark, he can advise on a wide range of bespoke materials and construction techniques.
PALMERTON Angela MPGCA
PALMERTON Angela MPGCA
Tel 01403 820321
Web www.ladypenelopegardens.com
Email info@ladypenelopegardens.com
Angela has been running Lady Penelope Gardens for many years in the West Sussex region. An award winning company, with a skilled and qualified team of expert gardeners, specialising in the long term maintenance of properties, especially Estates and larger gardens.
KOPP Sara BA Hons, LA, NCH, MPGCA
KOPP Sara BA Hons, LA, NCH, MPGCA
Tel 0786 7754201
Email sj_kopp@hotmail.com
Sara is a Horticultural Therapist, nominated for Pride of Reading Award in their Charity of The Year ceremony. Specialising in sustainability and land management, acting as a trainer and adviser to a number of commissions, she has a unique niche in the world of horticulture.
EVANS Linsey
EVANS Linsey
Tel 01344 442944
Email linsey@linseyevansgardens.com
Web www.linseyevansgardens.com
Linsey is a very practical garden designer, specialising in sloping sites. Her designs and solutions to extreme site conditions make her a highly unusual Garden Designer. Working throughout South East England, she relishes in the challenges of difficult projects.
VENTER Louise MPGCA
VENTER Louise MPGCA
Twyford, Berkshire
Tel: 078 0358 3687
Email: Louise.Venter@icloud.com
Web: www.LouiseVenterGardenDesign.com
Consultant Garden Designer, RHS Medallist (Gold & Silver Gilt) at Chelsea and Hampton Court.
Public Speaker and Trainer/Demonstrator. Historic Gardens, Wildflower turf & meadows, Public Spaces regeneration. Garden Maintenance Management surveys and assessments.
ZENGO Barnabas MSc MA MPGCA
ZENGO Barnabas MSc MA MPGCA
Tel 01483 299797
Email barnabas.zengo@yahoo.co.uk
Barnabas has three Masters Degrees, in Agriculture, Environment and Landscape Management, and has worked in America and throughout Europe before starting a specialist garden maintenance business in the UK, maintaining many larger gardens throughout Surrey and West London.
BZ Gardens are Full Members of The Association of Professional Landscapers, and Barnabas offers a wide range of services – everything from plant health to full site surveys and evaluations.
WEEKS David NCFM NCA NEBSS MPGCA
WEEKS David NCFM NCA NEBSS MPGCA
Tel 07860 356763
Email drwwconsulting@gmail.com
David is a Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture and The Professional Gardeners Guild. With over thirty years’ experience in Horticulture he offers advice on construction, planting, pests and diseases, plus recruitment and site management.
With a wide ranging background founded in Agriculture, he has a great depth of knowledge and understanding of the world of gardening.
LAW BEVERLY BSc MCIHort MPGCA
Surrey and Sussex
Email bev@gardensrevitalised.co.uk
Web site www.gardensrevitalised.co.uk
With over thirty years of experience in horticulture, Beverly is a Horticultural Adviser for RHS Wisley, and a Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture.
Services include Garden Appraisals and Evaluations, Insurance Claims & Damage Reports.
Special interests include Composting and Soil Improvements, Renovation Pruning, Vegetable Gardening including One2One tuition.
CURTIS Wendy MCIHort
CURTIS Wendy MCIHort
Aylesbury
Tel 01296 431471
www.ladygardener157@vpweb.co.uk
email wendycurtis721@btinternet.com
Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture and Professional Gardeners Guild, Wendy has over twenty years of experience in Horticulture.
A Member of Plant Heritage, working with Heritage Seed Library, and Master Composter.
Specialising in Organic Gardening including recycling and sustainability practice.
WIGGINS ANDREW PGCA
WIGGINS ANDREW PGCA
Kent
Email andrew@haywood-landscapes.co.uk
Tel 01227 733447
A graduate of Writtle College (1980) Andy is a trained horticulturalist, garden designer, project manager and estimator and has been managing director at Haywood Landscapes Ltd since its’ establishment in 1990.
Haywood Landscapes Ltd are one of the founder members of The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) and are multiple award winners at the annual APL awards as well as medal winners at a number of garden shows including Hampton Court Flower Show.
Andy is a specialist in the design and construction of Labyrinths and as principal of The Labyrinth Builders has created labyrinths for hospitals, faith settings, retreat centres and private clients and has pioneered installations in palliative care and educational settings. Andy is a UK regional representative of The Labyrinth Society and has undertaken the Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator training.
Consultancy services are offered in the following areas: domestic built and soft landscapes, horticulture, labyrinth design, maintenance and installation, expert witness services.
PROBERTI Herman MPGCA BA (Lan Arch)
London
Tel 0208 8003866
Email herman@acacia-gardens.co.uk
Full Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers, and British Association of Landscape Industries. Go Landscaping Ambassador promoting Landscaping as a career.
Expert Witness specialising in Landscaping works.
Owner of Acacia Gardens Limited. Specialising in roof gardens and complex drainage systems and Design & Build projects.
Landscape Consultant and Creative Director.
EDEN Matthew MCIHort MPGCA
Essex to Suffolk
Telephone: 01245 901537
Email: matthew@edenhorticulture.net
Studied at Writtle College, RHS Gardens at Hyde Hall, RHS Advanced Cert. Full Member of The Professional Gardeners Guild. Owner of Eden Horticulture Limited. Specialises in Plants and Soft Landscaping.
Lecturer and Trainer. Estate and Development Management, Construction and Maintenance.
WESTACOTT Andy MPGCA
Essex
Eastern region
Telephone: 01245 200569
Email: westacottgardens@blueyonder.co.uk
A Full Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers, Andy has built a strong reputation for high quality landscaping , with projects featuring in The Garden Design Journal (SGD)
Owner of Westacott Gardens Limited, operating throughout Essex and beyond since 2006.
Creating and building outdoor offices is one of Westacott’s specialities.
FLECKEN Emanuel CIHort MHort (RHS) MPGCA
East Sussex
Telephone: 07402 009669
Email: Greentouchconsultants@aol.com
Director of Green Touch Consultants, servicing Public & Private sector on all aspects of Horticulture and Arboriculture. Chartered Horticulturist experienced in greenspace and contract management, project management, technical grounds specification document provision and problem solutions.
Green Flag Judge, managing and assessing tree stock to BS5837 compliance. Specialist Consultant in all matters of Horticulture & Arboriculture.
LEVERTON Mark MPGCA
Website www.surreyhillslandscaping.co.uk
Email surreyhillslandscapes@gmail.com
Tel. 01483 420856
Mark has nearly thirty years of practical experience in the landscaping industry, working on high-end properties involving complex and difficult challenges. As both Designer and Contractor, he runs a successful company as a Full Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL)
His expertise in problem solving and resolution, offering consultancy and advice for those wishing to understand the potential and evaluating their site before considering construction works, using his knowledge of the complexity of garden design and contracting to minimise problems and maximise benefits.
WOOLSEY Sandra MCIHort MPGCA
Norfolk
Tel. 07927326744 or 01493728262
Email thelittlegardenco@gmail.com
Facebook Sandra Woolsey
Posh-Pots
The little garden co
Full member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture, holding a Diploma in Garden Design, with over twenty years of experience in gardening. Specialising in soft landscaping aimed at attracting wildlife into the garden.
One-to-one practical training sessions and problem solving and creating colourful all-year-round schemes including award winning container gardening.
Based in Norfolk, I work within thirty miles of Great Yarmouth.
STROWES David MPGCA
Buckinghamshire region
Email artytalk@hotmail.com
Tel. 0752572018
Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers, with over twenty years of practical experience working in high-end gardens.
Specialising in hard landscape construction, David offers consultancy and advice on all matters of hard landscaping and techniques.
STONE Chris and David MPGCA
Surrey and Sussex
Email david@bushybusiness.com and chris@bushybusiness.com
Website www.bushybusiness.com
Tel. 01483 276630
Chris and David jointly run Bushy Business, a fully accredited member of The Association of Professional Landscapers. They both offer consultancy in all matters of garden management and maintenance.
COLES John MPGCA
South East
Web site www.buryhilltopsoilandlogs.co.uk
Email john@buryhill.com
Tel 0755443122
John is one of Britain’s leading experts on topsoil. Bury Hill manufacture a wide range of top-soils for specific purposes, matching the product with both the site and proposed use. Based in Horsham, with offices in Dorking, John will provide you with the answer to any questions on the subject.
SKINNER Benedict MPGCA
London and area
Website www.t&cg.co.uk
Email admin@tandcg.co.uk
0207 7367801
Benedict runs Town & Country Landscapes, one of Britain’s leading landscape companies. Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers, Benedict specialises in high-end town gardens, in construction and maintenance. Consultancy service available.
YOUNG Susan Dip Hort (RHS), MPGCA
YOUNG Susan Dip Hort (RHS), MPGCA
Bedfordshire
Tele 01234 826430 m. 07787 158288
Email info@susanyoungdesign.co.uk
Web site www.susanyoungdesign.co.uk
A Pre-Registered Member of The Society of Garden Designers, Affiliate Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers, Susan established her business in 2002.
Estates and larger gardens, restoration and design. Garden surveys and evaluations. Horticultural advice and consultancy work.
Marshalls Regional Winner 2017, APL Silver Award 2018
Author and Speaker registered with the RHS. Bespoke care and maintenance schedules created.
Also consultancy on Open Gardens (General Public) and NGS Schemes.
WOOD Martin
WOOD Martin
Norfolk
Tele 01953600518
Email info@mnhorticulture.com
Web site www.mnhorticulture.com
Born into a Horticultural Family, Martin has over thirty years of experience working in the Amenity sector. Career includes Notcutts and Wyevale Garden Centres including Management Training and representing them at Chelsea. Founded M & N Horticulture in 1997. Long standing Members of both BALI and the APL.
National Awards include APL 2015. BTech National Diploma. Business Management at Houghall College. NCH Houghall College. HABC Education & Training to PTLLS. Martin specialises in Soft Landscaping and Maintenance, providing Management Programmes, Advice & Consultancy.
RICHARDSON Mark MPGCA
RICHARDSON Mark MPGCA
Tel 01787 269920
Web www.stewartlandscape.co.uk
Email info@stewartlandscape.co.uk
Mark runs East Anglia’s leading landscape company, specialising in large and complex projects, both Domestic and Commercial.
Projects include large lakes, schools and residential areas, bespoke garden buildings and much more. Mark is able to offer a wide range of solutions to any problems, either as a Consultant or Specialist Contractor.
VERONESE Giulio MPGCA BSc
Birmingham
Whatsapp: 0338 5070587
Website: https://www.giulioveronese.com/
Email: info@giulioveronese.com
Architect and Senior Level Gardener at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Practical experience at practical and managerial level in gardens in the UK, Japan, Norway, Belgium, Portugal and Italy, Giulio is the PGCAs most travelled member!
Specialist in ornamental horticulture, English and Japanese design.
Consultancy skills include production of management programmes and reports.
CONNOLLY Darragh HND MPGCA
Web site www.darraghconnollyi.e/gardenconsultations/
Email info@darraghconnolly.ie
Darragh is the first Irish consultant to be admitted into The Professional Garden Consultant’s Association. His background in the world of horticulture, from completing a Higher National Diploma at Writtle College, to a Level Five in Horticulture at Dublin’s Ringsend, he has steadily gained a reputation for excellence in his work providing solutions and answers to private clients in the domestic field.
His work has garnered various ALCI awards over the years, working with many of Ireland’s top designers. His skills include compiling working programmes for the Gardening Year, through to Aftercare and Maintenance Schedules for new-build gardens.
Site Evaluation and Garden Valuations are available for insurance and other legal purposes.
About us
The Association is formed of a group of experienced Independent Consultant’s, all of whom hold a number of different qualifications and certificates of competence.
They all have at least ten years practical experience within their chosen fields, and are admitted following a thorough vetting scheme to ensure that only qualified individuals are included in the Register.
As a basic foundation, each member must pass a points system, whereby a range of recognised Horticultural and Industry qualifications are achieved, each with varying meritorious strengths.
Once admitted, Members are entitled to use the letters designate MPGCA.
Each Member must remain fully insured at all times.
Consultant’s will be at least Full Members of two of the following organisations; The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (MCIHort), Professional Gardeners Guild, Society of Garden Designers (MSGD) or similar meritorious organisations.
Many have achieved Diploma or Degree status, including Masters and Bachelors’ Degrees in a Horticultural or related subject.
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