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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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Achieving Biodiversity Net Gain on Small Development Sites with Peter Massini - 6 May 2025
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Achieving Biodiversity Net Gain on Small Development Sites with Peter Massini - 6 May 2025

ACHIEVING BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN  ON SMALL DEVELOPMENT SITES Presented by Peter...

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Making the Garden Live Longer with Anna Ribo - 14 May 2025
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Making the Garden Live Longer with Anna Ribo - 14 May 2025

Making the Garden Live Longer.  A year of garden tasks for better maintenance plans. With: Anna...

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**NEW** Defining your Business Purpose with Neil Stead - 19 May 2025
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**NEW** Defining your Business Purpose with Neil Stead - 19 May 2025

Defining your Business Purpose Presented by: Neil Stead Date: Monday 19 May 2025 Time:...

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Complete SketchUp for Garden Designers - Part 1 with John Wood - 21 & 22 May 2025
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Complete SketchUp for Garden Designers - Part 1 with John Wood - 21 & 22 May 2025

Course: Complete SketchUp for Garden Designer - Part 1 Tutor: John Wood ***To book your...

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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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