Ian Drummond, of I Drummond Botanicals and a plants@work Ambassador, highlights a significant shift in recent years: a surge in men purchasing and collecting houseplants across the UK and globally. Men now represent a rapidly growing demographic of indoor ‘plant parents,’ a trend largely driven by an increasing interest in home design and the pursuit of improved mental health and wellbeing.

As we celebrate 25 years of plants@work, we are thrilled to invite you to be a part of a very special milestone. This year, we aren’t just celebrating our silver jubilee; we are taking our commitment to inclusivity to the streets of London. We are officially inviting you to join us as we march in the Pride in London parade on 4th July.

A recurring challenge in modern architecture is the danger of "cost engineering" nature into a mere tick-box exercise. Achieving a high-level building certification does not automatically mean a space has been created where people actually want to be.

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week, 11-17 May 2026, it's a timely opportunity to reflect on the small but powerful ways we can support our mental wellbeing — both at work and in our daily lives. One of the simplest yet most impactful tools? Plants.

As freshwater ponds continue to vanish across the UK landscape at an alarming rate, garden designer Charlotte Connelly is stepping into the breach. At this year’s RHS Badminton Flower Show, 8–12 July 2026,  Urban Planters will showcase A Pocket for Amphibians. This design prioritises the delicate life cycles of frogs, toads, and newts while offering a masterclass in sustainable, small-scale gardening.