Landscaping Insights

Since at least 1991, the United States of America has been considered a global hegemon; a powerful, international trend-setter. It’s domestic affairs are as important to the world stage as it’s worldwide commitments. Despite this, the US has a complex and often difficult relationship with environmental regulation and the mitigation of climate change. Further complicated […]

There has been much talk of town-building in the last year, and the themes and concepts of a ‘garden city’ have been invoked on a number of occasions. In September 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner struck a deal with Barratt Developments and Lloyd’s Bank to begin a joint venture worth £150 million to lead

How the New NPPF Affects Your Home Extension and Garden Landscaping Plans  As a homeowner planning a garden landscaping project or home extension, it’s essential to understand how recent changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) could impact your plans here in the UK. The revised NPPF, introduced in 2024, places a stronger emphasis

How conflict results in ecological destruction. The costs of war are numerous. As war rages around the world in places like Israel-Palestine, Ukraine, and Myanmar, it is important for us as humans to consider one of the most devastating costs of warfare: ecocide. What is ecocide? First, let us examine and define the term ‘ecocide’.

Labour has expressed commitments to enhancing the UK’s natural habitats, promoting biodiversity, and supporting sustainable practices. Here’s how these policies might impact your project:   Environmental Regulations and Planning Permissions New regulations may encourage or require the use of sustainable materials, native plant species, and eco-friendly practices in landscaping. This could influence the design choices

What has Labour said they’ll do for biodiversity and the landscaping industry? It has been less than 100 days since the 2024 General Election produced a 174-seat Labour majority and the party has gone forward with a number of their previous commitments. One of the most newsworthy pledges of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s new