As May approaches, students across the country are gearing up for their GCSEs and A-Level exams — a time often filled with long hours of revision, pressure, and stress. Creating the right environment to support young people’s wellbeing and concentration is more important than ever. One simple, proven way to make a real difference? Adding plants to their study areas and classrooms.

As interior landscapers, your expertise in transforming spaces with greenery is invaluable, especially during the vibrant spring and summer seasons. Whether transforming office spaces, retail environments, or event venues, interior landscapers often look for elements that create a vibrant, immersive atmosphere. Carefully chosen plants, floral arrangements, and decorative accents can set the tone for a warm and inviting space, making a lasting impression on visitors.

Koberg BV explores the fascinating world of the killer strangler tree, a Ficus species often used by interior landscapers. These trees, including Ficus macrophylla and Ficus aurea, both of which are famous for their "strangling" nature, start as epiphytes, growing on host trees before sending down roots that eventually encase and strangle their support. Over time, they outcompete their hosts for nutrients and sunlight, leading to their demise.

The plants@work Awards are back for 2025, and this is your chance to showcase your outstanding interior landscaping projects, celebrate your team’s expertise, and gain industry-wide recognition. With the entry deadline set for 30 April 2025, now is the time to prepare your submissions!