Thames Water is the latest company to announce a hosepipe ban as hot, dry weather and high demand put pressure on water supplies across large parts of Southern England and Wales.

David Austin Roses has announced that David J. C. Austin, son of its founder, has died at his Shropshire home, surrounded by his family. 

B&M UK sales fell in Q1, the 13 weeks to 27 June 2026, reflecting a slower start to the garden and outdoor season.

Volatile weather and weak consumer confidence remained headwinds to garden centre performance in June 2026.  Yet, thanks to catering growth, HTA figures for the year to date show sales just -1% behind 2025.

Andy Bunker, a well‑known and widely respected figure in UK garden retail, died on 13 July 2026, aged 63, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

In a fantastic collaboration with emerging designers, Durston Garden Products Ltd donated more than 520 bags of peat-free growing media to gardens in the Pocket Planting category at the Badminton Flower Show.

Plant Heritage has awarded 17 new National Plant Collections®, recognising outstanding conservation efforts spanning rare ornamentals, houseplants, orchards and collections supporting biodiversity and climate resilience.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Bramblecrest, the premium outdoor furniture brand, have announced a major extension to RHS by Bramblecrest, a special RHS collection of dining, lounging and reclining outdoor furniture and accessories launched to great acclaim in July 2024.

Handy's Mark Moseley urges garden machinery retailers to prepare early for autumn by creating solution-led displays that boost customer confidence and encourage valuable add-on sales.

This year there’s a delightful new gifting mini-range from Burgon & Ball. Production is strictly limited though, so retailers are advised to secure their stock early!

We are delighted to be able to offer this established, well-equipped nursery offering the opportunity for a base within the EU for either export growing or supplying the Republic of Ireland.

Experienced sales agent wanted to sell pre-packed decorative aggregates and rockery stone.

Love Logs is looking for sales agents across the UK to grow their garden centre retailer network.

Gardenex – International Trade Service of GIMA – is continuing to strengthen international commercial connections across the garden sector with the latest event in its Gardenex Connect programme, offering suppliers the opportunity to meet directly with one of Canada's most respected garden and home retail brands.

GIMA has launched Gardenex, a dedicated international trade service that will help members explore new markets, build global partnerships and create fresh business opportunities worldwide.

Greenkey Garden & Home has announced a new appointment to its national sales team alongside a major expansion of its warehouse operations, reinforcing the company’s commitment to exceptional service and sustained growth across the UK garden retail sector.

YPHA is inviting members aged 35 and under to visit Maelor Forest Nurseries, offering exclusive industry insight, networking opportunities and expert discussions on the future of forestry.

Planters Tamworth, Old Railway Line and Poundbury Gardens won top honours in the GCA's 2026 Midlands, Wales & West regional summer awards.

The Duchess of Gloucester visited Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford, meeting staff and learning about the wholesale grower's propagation, sustainability and British-grown plant production.

Bents Garden & Home, Fron Goch Garden Centre and Klondyke Howdens claimed top honours in the GCA's 2026 North region summer awards.

Perrywood Tiptree, Poplars and Pennells Sleaford secured Garden Centre of the Year titles as the GCA announced its 2026 East region summer award winners.

Air-Pot® attended a Royal Reception at St James’s Palace to celebrate its 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising the Scottish company's international trade success.