Our Certification

Ensures plants are healthy

Plant Healthy Accreditation is a commendable recognition awarded to nurseries and garden centers that meet stringent standards in plant health management.

This accreditation ensures that plants are healthy, free from pests and diseases, and cultivated using sustainable practices.

Ensures high standards

The Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) ensures that businesses in the horticultural industry meet high standards, promote sustainability, and offer a network of trusted suppliers.

HTA ensures that businesses offer quality products, that are sourced from reputable suppliers.

Ensures plant origin

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is a renowned organization that sets and promotes standards across various industries.

It develops and publishes standards that ensure aspects such as plant health, correct labeling with variety and origin information, and specifications for size and quality.. 

Professional knowledge

The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is a leading trade association representing professionals and businesses in the UK's landscaping industry.

BALI promotes excellence, innovation, and sustainability in landscaping practices. By being a member of BALI, businesses demonstrate their commitment to high-quality, knowledge and ethical conduct in landscape services.

Trusted company

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is a prominent organization that represents and supports garden centers throughout the country.

As a trade association, the GCA ensures that its members adhere to high standards of excellence in terms of plant quality, customer service, and sustainability practices.

This serves as a testament to the trust and reputation held.

Enviromentally responsible

 The Confederation of Forest Industries, is a respected trade association representing the forestry and wood industries in the United Kingdom.

For responsible sourcing of plant material, adherence to environmental standards, and the promotion of biodiversity.

 And the preservation of forests for future generations.

Award Updates

2024  

6 HTA AWARDS

We have recieved six New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show at NAEC Stoneleigh Park.

Andy Johnson, our Managing Director, says:“We’re so delighted with these wins. We put forward seven exciting new plants to be judged at the show and to have come away with six awards in total including a Gold and two Silvers is wonderful!

Our 2024 entries are all beneficial for wildlife and easy to care for.

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Best new shrub

National Plant show
2023

We are delighted to share our recent success at the esteemed National Plant Show, where Fatsia Camouflage, one of our cherished plants, was honored with a gold award in the Hardy Shrub category.

This achievement serves as a proud moment for us, reaffirming our commitment to providing high-quality plants and solidifying our position as a trusted industry leader.

The National Plant Show is a respected platform that showcases and recognizes outstanding plant varieties, with judging conducted by esteemed horticultural experts.

2023  

BEST ASSOCIATE MEMBER

We have been honored with the esteemed title of "Best Associate Member of the Year 2023" by the Garden Centre Association (GCA). This prestigious award recognizes us as the top supplier, as voted by the GCA members.We are humbled and grateful for the support and trust bestowed upon us by the GCA and its members.

The "Best Associate Member of the Year" award is a significant accolade within the horticultural industry. It reflects the acknowledgment and appreciation of our dedication to delivering exceptional products and services to garden centers across the country. 

Quality is not an act, it is a habit of excellence

Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm
It's about doing more good

More about us

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Why buy transplants

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Growing from seed

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Wildlife benefits of hedges

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