Urban Landscapes News

Well what a week! We started with a nice chat with Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex at the Bridge Community Farm opening of their new Hydroponics Unit. We are hoping to work with the farm to improve its infrastructure, as they are doing some fantastic work with the local community and are ‘helping make the...

This year our Director Holly Youde has been listed in 2018’s Business Insider 42 Under 42, celebrating the region’s best young entrepreneurs. The list identifies the brightest business talent of the next generation, handpicked as the ones to watch as soon to be business leaders. Insider holds an annual Dinner event to celebrate and connect...

We are delighted to announce that Urban Landscape Design has won a 2018 BALI Award for Employer Excellence! The Bali Awards are the largest landscaping awards in Europe and as this is the first year that we have entered, we are very proud to have won an award. The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI)...

There’s already a decided September chill in the air and sadly the summer months are just a fading memory. Your outdoor space does not now need to be limited by the seasons however, as there are now so many creative and innovative products and designs in the ever growing Fire Pit market to add a...

mud-slinging noun  informal the use of insults and accusations, especially unjust ones, with the aim of damaging the reputation of an opponent. “politicians seem to rely on mud-slinging instead of argument” Thankfully, this week’s Blog isn’t about this definition (that’s just a catchy headline to get your attention!)  it’s all about rolling around in mud...

Undoubtedly, an apprenticeship is a viable and beneficial option for school leavers to progress quickly into working life – but what are the benefits for employers? We recently welcomed Toby to the team here at Urban Landscapes as our new Apprentice and here’s our Blog together with a great piece from Phil Tremayne, (General Manager, Association...

Yes, we really are doing Tough Mudder this year … ! As many of you know Jaxon’s dad Gareth (Gaz) Langford used to work here at Urban Landscape Design Ltd. Sadly, the family lost Jaxon to neuroblastoma on August 12th 2017. Neuroblastoma is a form of cancer that develops from specialised nerve cells (neuroblasts) left...

We are proud to have joined the Landscaping Institute as an Affiliate Member. The Landscape Institute (LI) is the chartered body for the landscaping industry, an educational body that promotes the art and science of landscape practice.   Founded in 1929 as the Institute of Landscape Architects, it was granted a Royal Charter in 1997.  The Institute aims to promote landscape architecture, and...

Millions will be hit by a hosepipe ban next week as water companies across the country urge customers to limit their water use.  Here’s what you need to know, including how to save water and avoid the £1,000 fine for breaching a ban.   United Utilities has announced it’s introducing a hosepipe ban from Sunday 5...

It has been an amazing year so far … we’re so happy we have won these three prestigious awards in 2018 already!! ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPERS AWARDS 2018 We were delighted to win the Commercial Garden Category and also received a Gold award in the Hard Landscaping category.  This year the annual Association of Professional Landscapers Awards...