Jun 22, 2026
Why Garden Day Matters in 2026 Garden Day, celebrated on Sunday 10 May 2026, is an opportunity to recognise the powerful role outdoor spaces play in our lives. While many people think of private gardens, the impact of green spaces goes far beyond domestic settings....
Jun 16, 2026
16th June is Arborist Appreciation Day, and here at YGS Landscapes it feels like a good moment to talk about something we feel strongly about – the extraordinary skill, knowledge and dedication that goes into professional tree care. Arboriculture is one of those...
Jun 15, 2026
When people talk about sustainable landscaping, the conversation often focuses on the big things – wildflower meadows, electric machinery, biodiversity targets or large-scale environmental initiatives. But in reality, many of the decisions that make commercial...
Apr 15, 2026
Hedgehog Highways in Commercial Landscaping Supporting Biodiversity Through Practical Landscape Design in Plymouth & Devon At this time of year, hedgehogs across Plymouth and the wider Devon area are emerging from hibernation and becoming more active. After...
Apr 7, 2026
Urban Rain Gardens & SuDS Landscaping in Plymouth, Devon How Sustainable Drainage Supports Climate-Resilient Streetscapes Commercial landscaping across Plymouth and the wider Devon is increasingly expected to do more than look good. With heavier rainfall events...
Jan 27, 2026
Winter is the key season for hedge cutting and clearance works – and January sits firmly within that window. While landscaping is often associated with spring and summer, professional hedge management is very much a winter activity, planned around plant...
Nov 17, 2025
We’re proud to share some fantastic news from our team – Scott has officially passed his LANTRA Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Operative Apprenticeship through City College Plymouth, becoming the first apprentice to complete this qualification through the...
Nov 5, 2021
Historically, plants have come in black plastic plant pots. If you’re a keen gardener, for example, you’ll recognise them. However, there is a fundamental problem with these. Black plastic plant pots cannot be recycled because they cannot be detected my machinery used...
Oct 8, 2021
Our national award-winning green wall in Sherford, Plymouth, has recently become the interest of an undergraduate researcher from University of Plymouth. Elek Cherulla – BSc Environmental Science at University of Plymouth – is conducting surveys of insect...
Sep 17, 2021
YGS Landscapes are absolutely delighted to announce that they have won a British Association of Landscaping Industries (BALI) Award for their Living Wall in Sherford. Locals to Sherford and Plymouth will be familiar with the towering green expanse that welcomes you to...
