About Alan Sargent
Alan Sargent
Alan started out in landscaping in 1968, and has enjoyed a career covering most aspects, with a particular interest in hard construction using reclaimed materials long before it became fashionable
Founder of The Association of Professional Landscapers and Professional Garden Consultant’s Association
Over sixty Royal Horticultural Society Show Gardens, thirty-seven as Designer Retired RHS Show Gardens Judge and Assessor for many years
Award winning author and columnist, he runs The Landscape Library and The Paving Site (the latter with Gareth Wilson)
Accredited & Registered Expert Witness specialising in hard construction projects Consultant to Marshalls Mono, Bradstone and London Stone Company
Paving consultancy projects include Gibraltar Main Street, Sheffield City Council, Nottingham, Guildford, Chichester, Eton Boys School etc
Industry books including Garden Features From Reclaimed & Recycled Hard Landscaping Materials and The Landscaper’s Survival Manual
Training Member of The Traditional Paving Development Group in the 90s based at The University of The West of England (with Marshalls and CED Ltd)
alangsargent@gmail.com
The Landscape Library
The Landscape Library is a unique and comprehensive resource tailored specifically for professionals in the gardening and landscaping industry. Whether you’re a garden designer, landscaper, maintenance contractor, or horticultural consultant, this library offers bespoke guidance, training, and expert insights to elevate your practice.
Founded and curated by Alan Sargent—Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and a pioneer in the industry—the Landscape Library reflects over five decades of Alan’s hands-on experience and knowledge. With nearly 500 meticulously crafted articles, the library is a treasure trove of practical solutions and management-focused advice.
Unlike many resources that concentrate on design or planting, The Landscape Library delves into critical management aspects such as staffing, client relations, site surveying, marketing, and dispute resolution. Whether you need advice on handling problem customers, improving business efficiency, or navigating industry challenges, Alan’s extensive experience as an expert witness, consultant, and educator ensures you’ll find actionable answers.
For those who wish to explore Alan’s full body of work, “The Complete Works” provides a curated collection of everything he has written. Click below to view the PDF.
