At the annual
Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards this month, Shropshire’s
Boningale Nurseries won the title of 2019 Supplier of Year for the Midlands and
North in the coveted Grower of the Year category.
For the last 24
years, the national APL Awards have recognised excellence and the highest
standards of landscape contracting in the UK, with the regional Grower of the
Year category commending a nursery supplier’s commitment and contribution to
the industry.
On presenting the
Supplier of the Year: Midlands / North award, sponsored by Pro Landscaper UK,
the judges commented: “Boningale Nurseries have been supplying quality amenity
plants to the landscape industry for many years.
They are now one of
the largest nurseries within the UK and one that always attempts to put itself
ahead of growing trends.
A few years ago,
Boningale developed award-winning green roofing products under GreenSky, part
of the Boningale Limited group. They are also committed to Plant Health, having
developed a management standard and piloted a plant health management system, which
they hope to see rolled out to other growers.
Tom Stabler,
Boningale’s Marketing Manager said: “We are thrilled to have been recognised by
the APL committee in the Grower of the Year category.
"Over the last
few years, we’ve not only expanded the nursery in line with our business needs,
we’ve also invested significantly in R&D and technology to ensure we remain
at the forefront of the traditional nursery and green roof markets.
“We are equally
passionate about Plant Health, and by working with Government and the
associated Trade Bodies, we have helped develop an innovative new plant health
management system that will improve biosecurity and traceability for all plants
traded in the UK.
“Using our UK and
international growing expertise and environmental credentials, we are proud to
have created a system that will set the standard for the whole of the
horticulture industry.”
