News ECO Landscapes joins forces with Nurture Date: 1st October 2019 Share: Eco Landscapes has joined forces with the Nurture Landscapes Group in a collaboration which will continue to strengthen and enhance the service portfolio to clients across the South of England for both companies. St Albans-based Eco Landscapes was founded in 2008 by Alex Ufton. The majority of the business is made up from the delivery of landscape maintenance to offices, industrial parks and retail parks across the South, in addition to some static sites, and sits perfectly alongside Nurture’s client base. The operational and management teams delivering the service on the ground will remain in situ and will continue to work out of Eco’s head office in St Albans, ensuring continuity of service to its clients. Eco Landscapes has joined forces with the Nurture Landscapes Group in a collaboration which will continue to strengthen and enhance the service portfolio to clients across the South of England for both companies. St Albans-based Eco Landscapes was founded in 2008 by Alex Ufton. The majority of the business is made up from the delivery of landscape maintenance to offices, industrial parks and retail parks across the South, in addition to some static sites, and sits perfectly alongside Nurture’s client base. The operational and management teams delivering the service on the ground will remain in situ and will continue to work out of Eco’s head office in St Albans, ensuring continuity of service to its clients. Alex will remain with Nurture, focusing on the company’s existing clients and new business development. The deal concluded on 30th September 2019 and Eco will continue to trade under its own name until 30th November 2019. It will move to the Nurture brand from 1st December 2019. Alex Ufton, MD of Eco Landscapes, said: “I am delighted that we’ve joined the Nurture family. This union works perfectly for Eco Landscapes and Nurture Landscapes, whom we share similar best practice with. Our client base is similar, so our customers can now benefit from the industry expertise and resources of two great businesses.” Nurture Landscapes MD, Peter Fane added: “We’re excited to welcome Eco Landscapes into the Nurture group. Both companies share similar values and methods and we’re delighted to continue providing the quality, consistent service that all our respective clients expect through this latest collaboration.” Share: Related content View all insights Nurture Landscapes’ Ahtraeo Punter named in Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2025 We are delighted to share that Ahtraeo Punter, Assistant Contracts Manager at Nurture Landscapes, has been recognised in Pro Landscaper’s prestigious 30 Under 30: The Next Generation awards. This accolade highlights the most impressive young talent in the landscaping industry and celebrates Ahtraeo’s dedication, leadership, and vision for the sector. Learn more about Nurture Landscapes’ Ahtraeo Punter named in Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2025 Triple Win for Nurture Landscapes and Gavin Jones at the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards Nurture Landscapes and Gavin Jones are proud to announce a clean sweep at this year’s Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards, winning in all three categories entered: Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year, Maintenance Contract of the Year, and Commercial Build Over £500k. Learn more about Triple Win for Nurture Landscapes and Gavin Jones at the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards Gavin Jones secures major USAF Grounds Maintenance contract Gavin Jones has commenced a major new grounds maintenance contract across 11 RAF sites. Learn more about Gavin Jones secures major USAF Grounds Maintenance contract Horticultural businesses unite to create gardens for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Some of the UK’s leading horticultural businesses have joined forces to design and deliver therapeutic gardens and outdoor spaces for the new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds. Learn more about Horticultural businesses unite to create gardens for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Nurture Group crowned Green Business of the Year at the Green Awards UK 2025 Nurture Group has been crowned Green Business of the Year UK 2025, recognised for outstanding sustainability, biodiversity and ESG leadership. Learn more about Nurture Group crowned Green Business of the Year at the Green Awards UK 2025 Double win for Nurture Group with the BALI National Landscape Awards 2025 Nurture Group achieves a double success at the BALI National Landscape Awards 2025 – winning for the Urban Nature Project at the Natural History Museum (soft landscaping) and the Virgin Media O2 interior landscaping installation. Learn more about Double win for Nurture Group with the BALI National Landscape Awards 2025