A family
concern
for 40 years
As the UK’s leading independent supplier of horticultural and biophilic displays, we take great pride in the fact many of our clients have been with us for over 20 years.
We recognise, as a family-run business operating in a competitive environment, how important it is to give that bit extra.
From the very early days, Keith Rowlands and his boys were busy educating themselves with the horticultural world.
Back then, renting plants seemed a crazy idea to many people but the concept has gathered monumental pace ever since.
Over the last four decades, we have installed schemes in retail, airports, communal work-spaces, offices, bars, restaurants and hotels.
I Want Plants couldn’t be more ‘biophilic’ and with every project we complete, we’re helping to make the environment we all live in a little greener.
Our company name and brand identity has evolved over the years, alongside our deep understanding and love of all things green.
Interior Plantscapes HQ originally based in Chester, having a spot of new double-glazing.
Old Interior Plantscapes Brochure
Keith and Vivienne's young son Richard with beaming smile watching some old-school vehicle signage taking place.
First company vehicle, fully branded. 'Plant design, sales, rental and maintenance' - a core business service which continues to this day.
Keith taking delivery of some freshly imported plants. Our fantastic working relationships with both Dutch and Italian suppliers are still going strong.
Love at first sight, our company HQ!
Never let it be said that we don't have vision at I Want Plants.
Today's bold branding and as somebody said to us recently, 'totally different, stands out and gives some insight that you do things differently.' He was spot on!
I Want Plants Directors, Richard and Jessica Rowlands
Our Home
In 2009 we moved to our new headquarters in South Manchester. (Originally a derelict barn, complete with four-acre field.)
Today, I Want Plants headquarters are complete with offices, showroom, custom fabrication for projects and HYVERT Living Wall production. We were proud to celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2015 and we cannot wait for the next 40, we're excited to see where it will take us.
Our Family
We may not all be related but we certainly are like a family
We have been selling plants now for over 40 years, Penny our head of interior landscaping has been with us for 30 of them. We now have a team of 32 staff, ranging from interior landscapers, green wall specialists, florists and eight full time office staff.
Richard
Rowlands
Managing Director
Richard joined the family company aged 16 as an interior landscaper. His first role was watering plants in our clients’ offices and his horticultural knowledge and expertise has been growing ever since.
More recently and building upon his expansive living wall knowledge and research, Richard focussed his attention on developing his own unique Living Wall product; a process which took two years and culminated in the proud launch of I Want Plants HYVERT Living Walls in March 2020. Today, Richard works alongside some of the country’s most influential interior designers to create amazing Biophilic installations; with restaurants, bars and offices across the UK showcasing his wild and innovative ideas.
Jessica
Rowlands
Design Director
Jessica had an established career in office recruitment before joining I Want Plants to help out in 2004. 'Helping out' in the early days meant that Jessica gained exposure to every area of the business from Procurement, Logistics and CRM to Planting Design schemes and a fast-track education into plant species, durability and health too! This wealth of knowledge has lead to her current role of Design Director.
When it comes to Interior Design and 'green finishing touches', Jessica has a natural talent for 'what looks good' and after fifteen years, very little surprises her. Whether our clients have a theme in mind or are looking for inspiration, Jessica is more than happy to listen, look at drawing plans and offer biophilic solutions that fit both budget and brief.
Keith & Vivienne
Our Company founders, Mr & Mrs Rowlands Senior, (Keith and Vivienne) and original office dog, 'The General'. Keith and Vivienne continue to play an active part in the business; their wealth of horticultural knowledge and expertise is greatly valued still.
Our Custom Installations Team
Meet our skilled Customer Installations specialists; Hyvert Living Wall Technicians, Live Planting scheme installers, Artificial blossom tree makers and Artificial plant/floral project scheme installers..... they're all here!
Plant Service Team
Our Plant care service team are horticultural specialists, each day is spent caring for our client's planting schemes, to keep them looking as beautiful and healthy as the day they were first installed.
Projects, Store and Nursery Team
Left to right, Helen is our floral installations genius, Craig makes sure IWP HQ stays organised and looking tiptop and Katie and Penny (Head of Interior Landscaping), ensure that our infant plants and newly imported plants from Europe are thriving in our poly-tunnels. They also oversee the early growth of our HYVERT living wall plants too.
The Office Team
Phone or email, happy to help and offer advice on all things biophilic. We're a friendly bunch!
Our Office Dogs
Introducing (left to right), Missy, Molly and Ruby our adorable Springer-Doodle office dogs. Height dictating both their ages and the pecking order... Ruby rules but Molly's the loudest and Missy is definitely the fastest!
