The choice between restoration and innovation when redesigning historic gardens is a question of reconciling the site's past story and modern visitor needs, Hannah Jordan reports.
Since Sir Tony Hawkhead took over as chief executive 15 years ago, Groundwork has grown from a charity with a £20m annual turnover delivering 800 projects a year to one with a £150m annual turnover delivering 6,000 projects a year.
Variety is the key attribute on show this year as a vibrant selection of plants reflects a high level of confidence in the industry, notes Jack Shamash.
From high-end planters and garden furniture to recycled pots and spraying equipment, Four Oaks caters for specialist growers and retail buyers alike, says Jack Shamash.
This year Four Oaks, in conjunction with Horticulture Week and Garden Retail magazine, is hosting a day of seminars to offer practical advice to people working in the industry.
The gardens at Gravetye Manor in West Sussex are some of the most influential in English gardening history.
Adapting to climate change will be a challenge for grounds managers, as trials at military cemeteries demonstrate, Gavin McEwan reports.
Alan Pateman-Jones has recently taken the helm at an organisation that he describes as having the "gold standard" in horticulture.
Bristol's strategic approach is setting the standard for urban tree management, Gavin McEwan reports.
Grower of the Year Hillier Nurseries is stepping up to its biggest ever challenge.
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