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Our members represent the very best in garden
and landscape design, from small courtyards and roof gardens
to country estates and urban parks.

Find a designer

There are many reasons why you might ask a garden designer to help create your perfect outdoor haven. 

It doesn’t matter where you live or what size your garden is – a garden designer can help turn your dream into a reality.

Find a Designer

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Join Us

We welcome everyone working in or studying garden and landscape design to join our growing membership.

Even if you simply have an interest in the world of garden and landscape design, you would be welcome to join us as a Friend of the Society.

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Sustainability

Read our Manifesto for Sustainable Landscape and Garden Design, as well as how you can get involved with the campaign to Say No to plastic grass and plants. 

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Courses & Careers

If you are thinking about taking the first step into the world of garden design or looking for new sources of learning, you may be interested in our list of courses that hold SGLD Educator Status. 

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Awards

Student Award Entries are still open find out which categories you can enter in the prestigious SGLD Awards,

Tickets are now on sale, for the glittering Awards ceremony February 6th 2026

What's on

SGLD Symposium: Extreme! Designing Sustainably for a Changing Climate - 17 & 18 October 2025
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SGLD Symposium: Extreme! Designing Sustainably for a Changing Climate - 17 & 18 October 2025

Extreme! Designing Sustainably for a Changing Climate   Friday 17 October & Saturday 18...

An Introduction to Layout in SketchUp with John Wood - 21 & 22 October 2025
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An Introduction to Layout in SketchUp with John Wood - 21 & 22 October 2025

Course Tutor: John Wood Course: Introduction to Layout for SketchUp This is a two...

RCO SW Event: Materials, Opportunities & Delivery of Scalable Blue Green Infrastructure - 23 Oct 202
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RCO SW Event: Materials, Opportunities & Delivery of Scalable Blue Green Infrastructure - 23 Oct 202

Materials, Opportunities & delivery of scalable Blue Green Infrastructure Date: 23 October...

Design with Confidence: Leveraging Plant Data and Worksheets in Vectorworks - 23 Oct 2025
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Design with Confidence: Leveraging Plant Data and Worksheets in Vectorworks - 23 Oct 2025

Design with Confidence: Leveraging Plant Data and Worksheets in Vectorworks  Efficient plant...

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Regional Volunteers

Find out more about your local regional groups, who your local regional volunteers are and how to get in touch.
Looking to volunteer for your area? We would love to hear from you.

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Resources for designers

From CDM guidance to template documentation, we provide a multitude of useful resources for designers of all levels.

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Garden Design Journal

Access the members-only digital version of our magazine or subscribe to get a copy delivered to your door.