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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF TONY BENGER LANDSCAPING!
They say you can’t build anything great overnight — and looking back, we’re glad it took a little longer (and a few well-earned grey hairs) to get here.
In 1985, after a few years of farming, a few more years of travelling, and a short-lived attempt at working for his mum (it lasted two weeks — a family record), Tony picked up a shovel and started building something of his own. It wasn’t much at first — a van, a few hand tools, and a lot of hope — but it was enough.
Fast forward 40 years, and if you ask us what we’re proudest of, it’s not the awards on the walls, the size of the projects, or the 80+ vans heading out each Monday morning (although we’re incredibly proud of all that too!).
It is the 150-plus people, each bringing their own unique spark, yet all sharing a passion for inspiring landscaping.
They are, without question, the beating heart of this business.
Looking back, we realised how lucky we are to still have so many of the original team with us — each one growing, evolving, and shaping TBL into what it is today. We haven’t just built gardens; we’ve built careers, friendships, and a real sense of family. From small Devon back-gardens to half million-pound estate maintenance contracts and major commercial sites like Forder Valley and show homes and housing developments across the South, we’ve stayed true to one simple principle: All you have to do is do a good job.
We’ve expanded across the South and beyond — now have 4 major branches Devon, Cornwall, Hampshire and Gloucestershire — and invested in new ideas too, like our very latest hydroseeding and geo-injection services.
We’ve built a supportive office, an amazing mechanics team to keep the fleet rolling, and grown our own nursery to source the best plants — led by nursery manager Julia Rorstad, whose been with us over 15 years.
Across every department from Design & Build, Commercial and Grounds Maintenance — it’s always been a team effort. We come together often, share ideas, and put real care into supporting our 150+ (and growing) strong team.
And Tony Benger? Still out there. Still investing in people, new ideas, and pushing us to grow, while staying true to the values that got us here. Today, he is no longer doing it alone. He is supported by four directors Gabrielė Leo Olivia Warren-Benger Oliver Hemson Mark Pritchard , each bringing their own strengths, ideas, and energy, helping to carry the vision forward and shaping an even brighter future with secured legacy. 40 years on, and while the world around us has changed, the things that matter most to TBL have not. And that’s exactly how we like it.
Thank you to every single person who's been part of this journey. Thank you for believing in us, laughing with us, and building something special alongside us. Now… bring on the next chapter!
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