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29/07/2026

Celebrating 2 Years at ProHort! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Owen, who is celebrating 2 years with ProHort Ltd!

To thank him for all of his hard work and dedication over the past two years, he was presented with some gift vouchers as a small token of our appreciation. 👏

At ProHort, and across the wider Planterra Group, we believe that recognising the people behind our success is just as important as delivering exceptional work for our clients. We’re proud to celebrate milestones like these and to show our appreciation for the commitment, professionalism and positive attitude our team brings every day.

Thank you for everything you've contributed over the last two years, and here's to many more. Congratulations once again! 🎉

27/07/2026

🎉Celebrating a Fantastic Milestone! 🎉

Recently, we had the pleasure of celebrating one of our valued team members on reaching an incredible 5 years with Planterra.

Over the past five years, Annette has played a key role as Sales & Business Development Manager across ProHort Ltd, ProHort EcoShield and BNG Solutions UK, building strong relationships, supporting customers, and contributing to the continued growth of our businesses.

To mark the occasion, the team enjoyed a celebratory meal followed by a visit to Mappin & Webb as a small token of our appreciation for her dedication, professionalism and hard work.

Thank you for everything you have achieved over the last five years. Your commitment and enthusiasm are truly valued, and we look forward to many more successes together.

Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone!

12/06/2026

This week, we gathered together for a farewell meal at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd to celebrate and thank our wonderful Head of Operations, Emma, as she prepares to begin an exciting new journey.

Her hard work, commitment, and support have made a lasting impact across our businesses, and she will be greatly missed by colleagues who have had the pleasure of working alongside her.

While we're sad to see her go, we're incredibly excited for what lies ahead and couldn't be prouder to see her take on this next adventure.

From everyone at Planterra Business Group, thank you for everything you've contributed over the years. We wish you every success in your new venture and look forward to seeing all that you achieve.

Good luck and best wishes from all of us.
Upstairs by Tom Shepherd

06/05/2026

Kenny made an important sponsorship visit this week 🐾🏏

As proud sponsors of the Women’s Team at Barlaston Cricket Club, it was only right that our office dog stopped by to check everything was running smoothly… and to collect a few extra belly rubs along the way.

Supporting local sport, community development, and opportunities for women in cricket is something we’re proud to be part of through the wider Planterra Business Group.

We’re looking forward to following the team throughout the season. Good luck to everyone involved 🌿

20/04/2026

One of our companies ProHort Limited are celebrating National Environmental Education Week this week! This is very important to us as someone who specialises in a wide range of ecological, arboricultural and horticultural services. 🌱

🌍 National Environmental Education Week 🌳

Understanding the environment isn’t optional anymore… it’s essential.

National Environmental Education Week is about building awareness and giving people the knowledge to make better decisions about land, development, and the natural world.

It was founded to address the growing need for environmental awareness and education. Recognizing that knowledge is power, NEEW aims to provide educators with resources and tools to teach the importance of the environment and sustainability.

At ProHort, that understanding sits at the centre of everything.

From ecological surveys and arboriculture, to Biodiversity Net Gain, habitat planning, and environmental reporting, it’s all about turning complex environmental requirements into clear, practical actions.

Because better knowledge leads to better outcomes… for projects, for planning, and for the environment itself.

Working on a project and need environmental support?
🌐 www.prohort.co.uk/services

15/04/2026

🚨 We’re back… with a fresh start 🚨

What was once Barlaston Tool Shed has now been rebranded, relocated, and relaunched as Mow Maintenance — proudly part of Blue Iris Landscapes.

New name. New base.
Same reliable, high quality service you know and trust.

Now backed by the full strength of an award winning landscaping team, we’re ready to deliver even more for our customers.

✔ Regular lawn mowing and maintenance
✔ Hedge cutting and seasonal tidy ups
✔ Domestic and commercial grounds care
✔ Professional, dependable service

If you knew us as Barlaston Tool Shed — we’re still here, just better positioned to serve you.
And if you’re new — now’s the perfect time to get started with Mow Maintenance!

📩 Get in touch today to secure your maintenance slot
www.mowmaintenance.co.uk/contact

14/04/2026

🌍 Earth Week is here – a reminder that every space we manage has an impact.

From commercial grounds maintenance to ecological consultancy, the way land is cared for doesn’t just affect how it looks — it influences biodiversity, habitat quality, and long-term sustainability.

Across our work, the focus remains the same:
✔️ Smarter planting choices
✔️ Better habitat integration
✔️ Responsible land management
✔️ Long-term environmental value

Whether it’s enhancing biodiversity through structured maintenance or supporting developments with ecological insight, small decisions on site lead to meaningful environmental outcomes.

This Earth Week, it’s not just about awareness — it’s about how land is managed going forward.

At Planterra, we are proud to present these amazing, environmentally conscious companies!

Visit www.planterra.co.uk to find out more about our companies.

14/04/2026

Check out this very educational video from Japanese Knotweed Expert 🌱

It could really save you! 🧐

07/04/2026

30/03/2026

🌍 Planterra Company of the Week: ProHort EcoShield Limited 🌿

This week we’re showcasing ProHort EcoShield, the Planterra Business Group’s specialist team dedicated to helping landowners, developers and partners protect biodiversity and secure long-term ecological outcomes across the UK.

As a designated Responsible Body under the current UK conservation covenant framework, ProHort EcoShield enable habitat restoration and biodiversity enhancement that meets regulatory requirements and supports sustainable development. Their work ensures ecological gains are not just planned — they’re legally secure and monitored over decades.

✨ What ProHort EcoShield do:
• Act as a Responsible Body for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and conservation covenants
• Set up legally binding agreements with landowners and developers
• Approve and oversee Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)
• Monitor implementation to ensure long-term habitat improvement and compliance
• Support sustainable land stewardship that benefits wildlife, water quality and ecosystem resilience

Their proactive, commercially-aware approach means ecological compliance and biodiversity enhancement go hand-in-hand — helping clients navigate regulation while delivering positive environmental impact.

📍 Based in Staffordshire and supporting projects nationwide
📞 Visit www.prohort-ecoshield.co.uk to learn more about how they can secure your BNG outcomes and long-term ecological success.