Creator of the Decking Network (2012) for professional decking news and information for everyone. I am a Professional landscape gardener with 21 years’ experience. Immersed in professional landscaping, my contribution to the industry standards has led to my position on the committee of the Association of Professional Landscapers. I have been a lead voice in the correct application of exterior timber structures since 2003. I have written the Industry Code of Practice for Timber and Composite Decking for the Association of Professional Landscapers. As a Fellow of the PGCA, I provide services as an expert witness in the following areas:

21 year’s experience in hard landscaping for domestic gardens

Specialising in Landscape Construction Specification 

Timber and composite decking specification  

General Landscaping Construction for domestic gardens

Paving & Walling Specification 

Garden Design Consultancy

Site Assessments, Evaluations & Valuations 

Insurance Claims & Damage Reports 

I am a member of the following associations.

Fellow of the Professional Garden Consultants Association             (FPGCA)

Member of the Association of Professional Landscapers                  (MAPL)

Member of the Horticultural Trades Association                               (MHTA)

Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology                  (IEng, MIET)

Graduateship of the City & Guilds Institute                                       (GCGI)

Member of Trustmark                                                                        (Government Endorsed Standards)

I created the Decking Network (Online) where I have promulgated professional information pertaining to correct decking construction since 2012. I have been an editorial contributor to professional trade publications for decking. I also contribute to Spons Guide “External Works and Landscape Price Book”. I write for various media and my copy can be found in Homes and Gardens magazine, Home Building magazine and other publications frequently. 

I lecture, on occasion, to garden design colleges and associations. I am a trainer/Instructure at the TASK Academy which specialises in Landscaping certified by LANTRA. 

In the past I have been the sole distributor of timber decking for Yvyra decking and cladding for the UK.