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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.

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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

Find out which categories you can enter in the prestigious SGLD Awards, see the most recent winning designs and all the latest information on how you can enter.

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*NEW*Bitesize CPD: Habits for a happy, healthy brain - beat the brain fog w/ Abigail Rogers - 07 Jul
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*NEW*Bitesize CPD: Habits for a happy, healthy brain - beat the brain fog w/ Abigail Rogers - 07 Jul

Date: 07 July 2025 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Presented by: Abigail Rogers Habits for a...

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ABP Event: Visit to Belvoir Castle Rose Gardens with David Austin Rose Consultants - 08 July 2025
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ABP Event: Visit to Belvoir Castle Rose Gardens with David Austin Rose Consultants - 08 July 2025

   Visit to Belvoir Castle Rose Gardens with David Austin Rose Consultants – 8th July We look...

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**NEW** Bitesize Planting CPD: Choosing plants to encourage wildlife with Anna Ribo - 09 Jul 2025
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**NEW** Bitesize Planting CPD: Choosing plants to encourage wildlife with Anna Ribo - 09 Jul 2025

Bitesize Planting CPD: Choosing plants to encourage wildlife Presented by: Anna...

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Core CPD: Site Survey & Site Analysis with David Robinson FSGLD - 10 July 2025
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Core CPD: Site Survey & Site Analysis with David Robinson FSGLD - 10 July 2025

In order to aid the SGLD’s Pre-Registered Members through the accreditation journey, the SGLD...

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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 at a special discounted rate for our Student members and Friends.

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