Decking Day at horticulture House is the first of its kind hosted by The Decking Network. As a professional you are invited to join us on the 3rd of July 2026. From across the landscape, garden design and decking industry we invite you to register your interest in Decking Day at Horticulture House, Didcot, Oxfordshire. … Read more
A proud moment for decking excellence The APL Awards matter. They recognise genuine quality in UK landscaping. They reward skill, judgement, and craftsmanship on site. That is exactly why this result deserves proper applause. This year, the Decking Feature category brought together three strong finalists. Ellicar, Kingfisher Decking Ltd, and The London Decking Company each … Read more
Decking knowledge quietly changes the way good businesses operate If you work in landscaping or garden design, you already know that decking has changed. Clients no longer want “just a deck”. They want reassurance, longevity, and confidence that the structure will still perform years from now. Because of that shift, the difference between a good … Read more
By Karl Harrison – The UK Decking Guy in the hat Vegas, baby—DeckExpo edition DeckExpo Las Vegas was loud, bright and gloriously over-the-top—exactly what you want from the world’s biggest decking meet-up. Breakfasts were vast, dinners even vaster, and the portion control was—let’s say—spectacular. Everything about Vegas is a spectacle, only slightly larger than what … Read more
Industry Decking News at the largest landscaping event in the UK FutureScape Decking Hub delivered real value this year. Live demos. Honest Q&A. Practical methods you can use on your next job. If you missed it, you missed out. The Decking Hub: built for Professionals The Hub runs like a fast track, the talk and … Read more
The Decking Hub is back—and bigger at FutureScape 2025 After a standout debut in 2024, The Decking Hub returns to FutureScape 2025 in association with Decking Network. This year, Karl Harrison hosts live demonstrations with leading brands. The goal is clear: give you practical knowledge you can use on your next deck. You’ll get real … Read more
Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 APL Awards “Decking Feature Award” The Decking Network was proud to sponsor the prestigious “Decking Feature Award” at the 2025 Association of Professional Landscapers Awards. Widely regarded as the toughest decking accolade to achieve in the industry. This award represents the pinnacle of skill, design, and craftsmanship in the landscaping … Read more
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence In 2025, the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) proudly marks its 30th anniversary. A huge milestone that highlights three decades of unwavering commitment to exceptional standards in landscaping. 30 Years of Landscaping Excellence will be a party not to miss Founded in 1995 by … Read more
New landscaping resource launching on 29th November 2024 The Decking Network is excitedly awaiting the launch of a new online magazine aimed at everyone who has an interest in paving and hard landscaping. welcome the all new “Paving Site online Magazine”. The brainchild of landscape industry stalwarts Alan Sargent and Gareth Wilson, Paving Site promises … Read more
Huge congratulations to the APL Awards 2024 Winners on behalf of the Decking Network. The judges had a tough job choosing the winners of the 2024 APL awards. The competition was incredible and with more entries than before breaking all records. The APL 2024 award for the Category £65,000 to £80,000 “The winner is” County … Read more