We’re really proud to share that our team recently had the pleasure of supporting Hanbury First School with their new Nursery and Reception recreational areas as part of our ongoing commitment to social value!

The team got stuck in with planting and barking works to help bring some colour and life to the new outdoor spaces. We worked alongside the fantastic team at Hanbury School to deliver the project, with a special mention to J Powell Groundworks and Natural Expressions Play for their contributions.

It’s one of those projects that reminds you why this industry is so special. Seeing spaces transformed – and knowing that kids will be learning, playing, and growing in them – is something that goes far beyond the work itself! Social value isn’t just a tick box for us. It’s a genuine part of how we operate and who we are as a business.

A big thank you to everyone on the team who gave their time and skills to make it happen!

Last week we had the pleasure of celebrating not one but four of our employees reaching 25 years service at Whiting Landscape.

(Pictured left to right) Byron Jones, Neil Johnson, Wayne Edwards and James Hunt’s awards were presented by Managing Director, Wayne Bridges. They have shown true dedication and loyalty to their workplace and we want to say a huge thank you and well done for all their hard work.

Congratulations once again to you all ✨

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved former Chairman Colin Spear.

Colin was not just the driving force behind Whiting Landscape, he was the very heart and soul of the company.

His unwavering dedication, vision, and tireless efforts transformed the company, leading us to become a market leader in the landscape industry.

Colin’s passion for Whitings will be sorely missed by all the staff, clients and suppliers who worked with him.

Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

Our Commercial and Marketing Administrator, Heather Williams completed her first ‘Moonwalk’ in London last weekend organised by breast cancer charity, Walk the Walk.

Heather and her sister tackled the 26.2 mile walk through the night, starting late Saturday evening and finishing very early Sunday morning.

The ladies have raised an amazing £2,451.20 and have shown true strength and tenacity in completing this challenge.

A huge well-done Heather from all the team at Whiting Landscape!

Over the last few months, we have made some changes to our head office where we have been working closely with KELBEC CIVILS LIMITED. The car park has now been renovated for wider use by office staff and visitors. See the completed project from start to finish, below:

At the start of this year John, Byron, James and Andy were all promoted to Senior Foreman!

Between them all they have so far served a combined total of 68 years!

We would like to say a huge thank you and congratulations for all their continuous hard work and wish you all the best of luck in your new role.

This year, the annual Whiting Challenge was to complete the Brecon Military route within a 10-hour time period.

Starting with a 10-mile cycle from the Castle Hotel in Brecon to Pont ar Daf, the team then swapped their bikes for walking boots to take on a 15-mile hike over 5 peaks: Corn Du, Pen y Fan, Cribyn, Fan y Big and Tor y Foel, descending at Llangynidr. The final leg saw the team back on their bikes to complete a further 10-mile cycle back to Brecon.

The Challenge had a variety of intensities ranging from steep inclines to difficult terrain, however Whiting managed to complete the challenge within the time frame and ended the day with a well-deserved beer and burger.

On the 20^th and 21^st April, Whiting Landscape teamed up with SSG Contracts at Acorns Children’s Hospice’ in Worcester to renovate their Japanese Gardens of Reflection.

The team installed a variety of new trees and low-level planting, re-arranged cobble features, introduced fresh barked shrub beds, and installed new paved walkways. We aimed to reuse existing materials where possible and introduced several seating areas to reinstate the area and revive the environment.

We hope these renovated gardens provide a comforting environment for parents and children during times of need and reflection.

Tom King at Burcott Lane Nurseries generously donated the following planting for the project:

• Ligustrum Multi pom pom
• Magnolia soulangana
• Acer viridis
• Acer Blood good
• Ceanothus Italian skies
• Bergenia cordifolia
• Lavender
• Rosamary
• Fargesia bamboo
• Phyllostacys nigra & Aurea
• Cornus midwinterfire
• Cornus kousa

The works took place over a couple of days, and we had the usual April showers to contend with! Despite this, we were able to complete the works within the time scale.

Louise Hollinshead who is Facilities Manager for the Hospice commented – “Worcester Hospice Special Bedroom Garden has now been completed and is looking amazing, despite the biblical amount of rain! Special thanks to SSG, and Whitings for all the hard work!”

Commercial Director, Matthew Murphy completed his first London Marathon last Sunday, raising an outstanding £4,065 for St Richards Hospice.

After months of intense training, when the day finally came, Matt showed great willing and determination, finishing the race in a superb time of 3:41:32. He was supported by his family on the day and everyone at home were cheering him on.

Well done Matt – A well-deserved rest is due!