PGCA Expert Register

Glasgow Email: hello@angelhort.com

Website: www.angelhort.com

Horticultural Consultancy and Design: Landscape Consultancy, Garden Consultancy, Planting Design, Garden Design & Invasive Weed Surveys. 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 Master of Horticulture | RHS Landscape Reports | Garden & Grounds Management Surveys | Maintenance Schedules | Working Practice Reports | Garden Design | Planting Plans | Invasive Weed Surveys

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.

Nationwide

(Offices in Stoke on Trent, Solihull and Malvern)

Email: ffclandscapearchitects@gmail.com

Website: www.ffclandscapearchitects.co.uk

Telephone: 07960 772307 or 01782 791506

Established in 1986, Francis holds the following qualifications; ONC Construction, HNC Building Architecture, Post Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture, UC Diploma in Historic Gardens Restoration and a Cert 4 in Arboriculture.

EXPERT WITNESS, offering assessments of garden works or landscape projects relating to the standard and quality of works. Projects of all scales are accepted. Independent Reports and Surveys to CPR Part 35 and Statements of Opinion. Private gardens, golf courses and commercial sites. Including Planning Appeals and Hearings. Member of the Design Review panel of Urban Vision (North Staffs) and Treasurer and Trustee for Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust.

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.

• Regular contributor to magazines including Homes & Gardens, Home Building & Renovating, Ideal Home and Gardening Etc.
• Creator of the timber walkways at the Tower of London 2022 floral exhibition.
• EXPERT WITNESS SERVICE AVAILABLE

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”

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.

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.

PARSLOW NEIL MPGCA

Nationwide

www.lightvisuals.co.uk www.neilparslowdesign.com 

Telephone  0208 2653735 

Neil is a specialist in landscape lighting, designing schemes for projects of all sizes throughout the UK and overseas. A prolific author writing for leading trade magazines on landscape lighting, providing both design and installation specification. A qualified and certificated tree climbing expert, to enable landscape lighting installations at height (NPTC CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue). He is the founder and lead designer at Light Visuals Ltd, a London based manufacturer of high-quality modular lighting products. From 2023, Neil will be working in the USA training and mentoring students in the subject of professional landscape lighting along with other international pioneers. NVQ3 Electrician to BS7671.

SARGENT Alan  FCIHort, MPGCA Petworth Tel 01798 867460 www.alansargent.co.uk sargent396@btinternet.com

EXPERT WITNESS SERVICE AVAILABLE

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  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.

STEIN Neville MPGCA

Suffolk  (Nationwide)

Tele 07778 005105  

Email info@nevillestein.com  

www.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.

South West and UK wide

Tel: 07368 386114

Email: contact@tomwoodconsulting.co.uk

Website: https://www.tomwoodconsulting.co.uk

Chartered Horticulturist with 20+ years international experience in the amenity and landscape sector. Consultancy and project management services for public and private sector clients. Technical assessment design & creation of green spaces, parks and gardens.

Herbicide and pesticide audits. Landscape and Greenspace Management plans. Nature recovery strategies. Woodland and meadow creation. Project Management. Invasive weed surveys. Planting designs. Training and Coaching. Horticultural talks and seminars.
Enquiries welcome from estates and gardens of all sizes.

Hampshire based – UK wide

Email: paul@paulslaterdesign.co.uk

Website: www.paulslaterdesign.co.uk

Telephone: 07872 901513

Paul is a Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture and Association of Professional Landscapers. He holds a Diploma in Garden Design, specialising in the construction of small (town) residential gardens, which are frequently the most difficult to deal with successfully. Making small spaces accessible, using natural materials, using design skills combined with construction knowledge, he can advise at all levels.

Cheshire  

Tel: 07753283878  

Website: www.gkwilsonlandscaping.co.uk  

Email:  gkwilson-gardens@hotmail.co.uk

• Hard Landscaping lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
• Member of The British Association of Landscape Industries
• BALI Awards Judge
• EXPERT WITNESS SERVICE AVAILABLE

Bio: 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.

Glasgow

Email: hello@angelhort.com

Website: www.angelhort.com

Horticultural Consultancy and Design: Landscape Consultancy, Garden Consultancy, Planting Design, Garden Design & Invasive Weed Surveys. 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 Master of Horticulture | RHS Landscape Reports | Garden & Grounds Management Surveys | Maintenance Schedules | Working Practice Reports | Garden Design | Planting Plans | Invasive Weed Surveys

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.

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.

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.

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  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.

Lancashire

Mob 07570 761684

Email lachlan@lachlanraegardens.com

Specialising in Horticultural Advice, Lachlan has had a stellar career in gardening. Awarded Young Horticulturist of the Year 2017, recipient of The Percy Thrower Travel Bursary. Crowned SRUC Top Horticultural Student 2014, he was also one of the Garden of The Year Judges 2022.

Head Gardener to gardens in England and Scotland, Lachlan offers and advisory service including ad hoc Head Gardening and care & maintenance surveys for larger properties.

North West

Website www.landscapeacademy.co.uk

Email lynne@landscapeacademy.co.uk

Lynne has many years of experience in working in the construction industry and in landscape construction, both commercial and domestic. As the Training and Development Manager of the award winning The Landscape Academy, Lynne is passionate about raising and maintaining standards within the landscaping sector.

Lynne is also a Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Registered Expert Witness. She specialises in dispute matters as an Expert Witness in the domestic sector.

EXPERT WITNESS SERVICE AVAILABLE

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.

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.

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.

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.

South West and UK wide

Tel: 07368 386114

Email: contact@tomwoodconsulting.co.uk

Website: https://www.tomwoodconsulting.co.uk

Chartered Horticulturist with 20+ years international experience in the amenity and landscape sector. Consultancy and project management services for public and private sector clients. Technical assessment design & creation of green spaces, parks and gardens.

Herbicide and pesticide audits. Landscape and Greenspace Management plans. Nature recovery strategies. Woodland and meadow creation. Project Management. Invasive weed surveys. Planting designs. Training and Coaching. Horticultural talks and seminars.
Enquiries welcome from estates and gardens of all sizes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Essex to Suffolk

Telephone: 01245 901537

Email: matthew@edenhorticulture.net

www.edenhorticultural.co.uk

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.

Sussex, Surrey & Hampshire 

Web site  www.gardensrevitalised.co.uk

Email bev@gardensrevitalised.co.uk 

Telephone  07867 544845 

Beverley is a Full Member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture and holds a BSc degree in Psychology (dissertation on The Need To Garden). With over thirty year’s of experience, she is a Casual Horticultural Adviser to the RHS at Wisley. Specialising in Sustainable Gardens and Garden Practice with a passion for composting and soil improving.

Also Renovation Pruning and Vegetable Gardening, Recycling etc, Beverley works closely with secondary schools promoting the Inspiring The Future campaign. Beverley offers a range of services including one-to-one training in your garden.

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.

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.

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.

Hampshire

Email: maurice.james@hotmail.co.uk

Full member of the ‘Chartered Institute of Horticulture’ and ‘Professional Gardeners Guild’. With over 30 years working in different horticultural settings – Parks, Education Establishments, Private Estate, Domestic and Commercial properties – Maurice has a broad depth of experience & knowledge in developing, establishing, and managing various horticultural environments.

Currently the Estates Grounds Manager at the University of Winchester; the grounds are presented to meet the needs of students and staff alike and have previously won the ‘Best Grounds’ award and been a finalist for ‘Best Garden or Arboretum’ in the ‘Horticulture Week Custodian Awards’. Maurice offers consultancy and advice in Estate Grounds Management and Biodiversity,

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.

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.

Oxfordshire

Tel 01235 850489

Website www.gardens.wellgroundedgroup.com

Email gardens@wellgroundedgroup.com

Daniel is a garden designer providing traditional and contemporary designs and horticultural advice to clients throughout Oxfordshire and bordering counties. Offering reports and studies on Diversity & Inclusion, Community Engagement, Sustainability and Operational Management & Business Growth. Member of The Association of Professional Landscapers and Chartered Institute of Horticulture.

McGIBBON Craig BEng(Hons) MPGCA

Hertfordshire

Tel 07802 647995

Email craig@craigmcgibbon.com

Web www.craigmcgibbon.com

Specialising in Landscape Design and Construction, owner of Craig McGibbon Ltd, APL Full Member Company owner. 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.

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 MCIHort MPGCA  

London and South East  

Web site: www.hmgardens.co.uk  

Email: miranda@hmgardens.co.uk  

Tel: 07948 083766   Miranda has been restoring, developing and maintaining gardens for nearly thirty years. Starting out as a florist, she moved into maintenance, setting up HM Gardens around twelve years ago. She currently manages some large estates in the South East areas of London and surrounding areas. Developing and creating wildflower gardens and naturalised areas, using a variety of techniques to reduce grasses and encourage forbs, incorporating re-wilding projects as possible.

Keen to include the whole range of horticultural practices necessary for such projects; soil biodiversity and wildlife/insect integration to provide sustainable schemes. Finalist in the 2018 Horticulture Week’s Custodian of The Year Awards 2018, intent on entering again in 2022, Miranda welcomes enquiries from private or commercial clients.

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)

South East area

Website: www.natural-gardens.co.uk

Email: angela@natural-gardens.co.uk

Tel: 07789 797374

Angela is a Full member of The Chartered Institute of Horticulture, with over twenty years of experience in wildlife friendly, biodiverse gardens and landscapes. Offering a bespoke service, specialising in natural gardens and landscapes, welcoming one-off commissions or longer term projects.

London

Tel 0208 8003866

Email herman@acacia-gardens.co.uk www.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.

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.

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.

STEELE-SARGENT James  MCIHort, MILAM, MPGCA Tel: 01798 831045   www.arunlandscapes.co.uk   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.

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.

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.

Buckinghamshire

Email Peterturski@icloud.com

Tel 07969 537975

Peter is a very experienced manager of gardens and staff, specialising in formulating and developing maintenance and management plans. Wide experience in working with machinery and equipment, exercising H & S duties as well as working in public horticultural settings. Kew Diploma in Horticulture, RHS Advanced Certificate & Diploma, fluent in English, Polish and French. Peter is a keen bee keeper and ecologist, driven by making horticultural spaces objects of civic pride and aesthetic beauty.

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.

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.

Essex Eastern region

Telephone: 01245 200569

Email: westacottgardens@blueyonder.co.uk

www.westacottgardens.com

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.

WIGGINS ANDREW PGCA

Kent

Email andrew@haywood-landscapes.co.uk

www.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.

Norfolk

Tel. 07927326744  or 01493728262

Email thelittlegardenco@gmail.com

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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. 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 fifty miles of Great Yarmouth.

ZENGO Barnabas  MSc MA MPGCA

Tel  01483 299797

Web   www.bzgardens.co.uk

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.

London, Essex, Cambs and Herts

Web site: www.gardenartisan.co.uk
Email: l.eggenton@gmail.com

Laurie has over forty years of experience working in horticulture, arboriculture and conservation at design, management and a hands-on practical level developing estates and high-end gardens. He has taught and lectured at various colleges throughout London and South East.

Working in North London, Hertfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire, he is also a Green Flag Judge, a member of The Professional Gardeners Guild and Guild of Horticultural Judges.

Specialising in soft landscaping, pruning, problem solving, training and offering consultancy to enable clients to achieve the greatest potential for their gardens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Northern Ireland

Website: www.keysscape.com

Email: David@keysscape.com

Telephone: 0796 7707411

David has over twenty-five years of experience an as landscaper and grounds maintenance contractor in both private sector and commercial projects, including Design and Build. He is a Full Member of The Professional Gardeners Guild, holding a BSc from Writtle College. Offering a wide range of skills, operating as far as possible using eco-friendly techniques and practices, he can offer labour and money-saving solutions to any landscaping project.