Green-tech is proud to offer a range of free, accredited CPD seminars designed for landscape architects, contractors, specifiers, tree officers, local authorities, and environmental consultants.
Delivered by our Green-tech Specifier and Wildflower Specialist teams, these sessions bring expert knowledge and real-world experience directly to your office — or online.
Whether you’re working on urban redevelopment, rural tree planting, highways, or housing schemes, Green-tech’s CPDs provide practical insights and technical know-how tailored to your project needs.
Free of charge
Delivered by our Green-tech Specifier and Wildflower Specialist team
Available online or in person at your office
CPD certificates issued
Sessions last approx. 45 minutes + Q&A
Ideal for individuals or teams
Available across Ireland and the UK
All seminars are tailored to modern environmental and landscaping challenges.
Click Request a Booking to register your interest or schedule a session.
Urban Tree Planting Systems
Learn how to specify, install, and protect trees in hard landscapes.
Soil volume & compaction
Root management in paved spaces
Tree grilles, guards & below-ground anchoring
Urban greening case studies
TreeParker® system overview
The Green-tech Guide to Soils
Understand how soil selection impacts tree and plant establishment.
Topsoil vs subsoil – what’s really needed?
PAS100 compost & Green-tree manufactured soils
Drainage and aeration in tree pits
Soil volume calculations
Soils for rain gardens, parks & podiums
Green Roofs: Design & Installation
Support biodiversity, insulation, and sustainable drainage through green roofing.
Types of green roofs (extensive, intensive, biodiverse)
Sedum & wildflower plug planting
Substrate depth & drainage layers
Green-roof growing media
Typical specification & installation techniques
Tree Irrigation & Watering Solutions
Reduce mortality rates and ensure strong tree establishment.
Why trees fail without irrigation
Mona Irrigation Reservoirs vs surface watering
Long-term water retention systems
Choosing the right system for site conditions
Practical installation tips
Wildflowers & Pollinator Planting
Create rich habitats with native seed mixes and plug planting.
Seed provenance & biodiversity
Choosing species for soil, sun & shade
Establishment techniques: sowing & maintenance
Plants for Pollinators & BNG schemes
John Chambers Wildflower Seed range
Rural Planting, Tree Protection & Ground Preparation
Support successful tree establishment in open landscapes.
Tree tubes, spiral guards, biodegradable guards
Tree staking & root ball anchoring
Grass Protecta & ground protection mesh
Tree shelters for deer, rabbits & livestock
Soil improvement & weed suppression mats
Green-tech CPDs are available nationwide.
We’ll travel to your site or deliver a convenient online session via Teams or Zoom.
Industry-Leading Expertise
We’re the UK’s largest supplier of tree planting and landscaping products, involved in thousands of major projects every year.
Practical & Product-Based
Our seminars include real-life examples, sample kits, and specification advice on soils, irrigation, wildflowers, shelters, and more.
Fully Accredited & Flexible
Earn CPD points while learning skills you can apply immediately in the field or during specification work.
Relevant to Irish and UK Projects
We understand regional soil conditions, planting standards, and biodiversity requirements across both markets.
Ideal for All Sectors
Architects, planners, landscape contractors, developers, arborists, and local authorities all benefit from our sessions.