In a bid to drive footfall over a long hot summer, Garden centres continue to diversify, developing their food offering, creating family customer events and activities and opening new social and sporting venues.

Crocus has launched one of the UK’s first biologically active mulches, harnessing insect frass to build fertile soil and boost plant health,  “...a mulch that works with nature rather than just sitting on top of it.”

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.

As consumers embrace seasonal styling beyond spring and summer, Mims is encouraging retailers to rethink their autumn pottery displays and capitalise on one of the fastest-growing home and garden trends.

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.

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.

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.

Looking for 1-2 acres of enclosed land in and around the west side of Chesterfield, Matlock or Bakewell. This is to expand a small garden nursery business that is in its infancy and open it up to the public.

With some nice new products we would bring in to the UK market for spring 2027, we are looking for someone who is familiar with the regional retailers and would like to represent our products.

Jack Whiteley, former Chairman at Glencrest Seatex Ltd and laterly Katie Blake, has been helping quite a number of businesses and people with buying garden furniture and other items from the Far East.

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.

Pottery supplier Mims has promoted Adrian Haslam to the newly created role of Head Merchandiser as it strengthens support for garden centres through its growing nationwide merchandising team.

Colin Stephens, Managing Director of Evergreen Garden Care for UK and Ireland, has joined BHETA’s DIY Committee. 

Wyevale Nurseries has introduced its Original Select range, offering UK-grown native trees selected for improved resilience, establishment and performance in challenging urban and climate-affected landscapes.

Scotland's Trade Fair Spring returns to Glasgow in January 2027, combining its Autumn Show to deliver a larger showcase of gifts, homeware, food, drink and retail suppliers.

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.