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
How the Pantone of the Year 2025 Complements Composite Decking Trends The Pantone Colour of the Year 2025 has arrived, and it’s everything you need to elevate your outdoor space. The chosen hue is a warm, grounding brown with subtle undertones of clay and taupe are the epitome of sophistication and natural beauty. These tones … Read more
The best garden design is one that in your eyes makes you feel great and looks amazing. The best garden design in your opinion fits a complex set of your criteria which includes, colour, materials and usable space. I suspect that the aesthetics is highest on your list quickly followed by the maintenance it requires … Read more
The new Trex Signature range of decking is set to be the leading standard in the UK Trex Signature sets new standard for outdoor living Leading composite decking brand Trex has launched Signature. It is a new premier collection now available through UK distribution partner Arbor Forest Products. This is to be come the staple … Read more
Decking design Ideas for Hardwood decking The best ideas for your decking will come from the other elements of your garden, well parts of it anyway. Most hardwood decking terraces are to enhance the useability of your garden space. Whether you need more space for seating, relaxing or somewhere to BBQ. Hardwood decking can suit … Read more
This garden in Amersham was an awkward space and needed a clever design to solve overcome several problems. This garden needed an outdoor BBQ garden room. Client’s Garden design brief “No plants please – we have dogs. We would like to BBQ all year round, a party space, and a lounge… but no plants. Maybe … Read more
Trex decking installer Pinner Trex composite decking designed and built by the team at Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd in Pinner. Karl is based in Amersham in Buckinghamshire and covers a wider area for decking design and build projects. Preparing for a new decking installation The client’s brief was to “simply” remove the existing decking platform … Read more
Millboard Decking Installer Competition Millboard Project of the Quarter has licked off with a fanfare The panel of judges from Millboard with guests Rupert Keys from TASK Academy Ltd and Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd representing the Decking Network were impressed by the outstanding quality of submissions and certainly had their work cut out selecting the very best from … Read more
Choosing sustainable composite decking Decking is on trend, it’s fashionable, its needed and a professional designed decking platform is perfect for your garden. The UK has experienced a growing trend for upgrading our gardens. As we know, this has led to the popularity of outdoor decking like Trex. Reducing the environmental impact of all projects … Read more
Outdoor living design with Decking Outdoor living is essential to your families’ wellbeing, and relaxing in your garden is a perfect way to wind down. The winter months are almost behind us and Spring is about to burst into our gardens. You’ve neglected your gardens, it’s been cold outside and the weather a far cry … Read more