Welcome to the HTA

The HTA welcomes garden retailers, growers, manufacturers and suppliers, landscapers and service providers in the UK.

We promote, support and nurture our industry to ensure a robust and sustainable future. We do this through representation of members’ interests to government and media, provide great garden gifting products and help members develop their businesses through first-class advice.

No matter the size or location of your business, if you're part of the gardening, amenity and landscaping industry, you need to be part of the association that represents it.

Have you read the latest Market Update?

Our Market Update reports are produced monthly and review how garden centre sales fared in the month previous, along with some of the factors affecting state of trade such as consumer confidence, inflation and the weather.

In September, overall garden centre sales were +1% vs September 2023, and -1% excluding catering. Consumer confidence experienced a setback in September, as warnings of tough measures in the imminent Autumn budget and news of winter fuel payment cuts impacted spending decisions and financial outlooks. But the rate of inflation has slowed, and shipping container prices continue to come down.

Have you seen The Environmental Horticulture Manifesto

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has officially released its Environmental Horticulture Manifesto, outlining ten key priorities for a future UK Government. The manifesto underscores the significance of green spaces, plant health, and sustainable practices, aiming to position the UK as a global leader in environmental horticulture.

Read From Nursery to Nature: The Value of Plants Report

The Value of Plants Research Report offers a comprehensive view of the evidence for just how much economic, environmental, and social value plants provide to the UK. The report also contains the findings of research into the price-demand elasticity of plants, and the ‘value added’ features that consumers hold the greatest preference for