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.

Each year since 1995 we have been proud to recognise and reward the high standard of landscape contracting carried out by APL registered members. We use the APL Awards to promote members’ commitment to quality landscaping and keeping their customers completely satisfied.

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

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. 

The latest Growing Media Monitor report highlights the horticulture industry's dedication to becoming peat-free. Based on 2022 data, the report, which is developed annually by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and its specialist group, the Growing Media Association (GMA), the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), and the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), demonstrates a hugely positive shift towards more sustainable practices within the sector.

The use of peat in horticulture is a complex issue and one that has significant consequences for the present and future outlook of the industry. Peat has been used by the industry for decades it has unique nutritional and moisture retention qualities for use as a growing media for flora of all kinds.

Read further on related documentation, statistics and further news related stories based on peat below