From climate change and biosecurity risks to evolving legislation and plant availability, a growing range of factors are influencing planting decisions today and shaping the long-term success of projects. How can designers prepare for an increasingly unpredictable future, and how can closer collaboration with nurseries support more resilient, deliverable planting schemes? Our panel of experts will explore the challenges and opportunities affecting planting specification, examining the decisions that can be made now to improve establishment, support biodiversity objectives, and ensure landscapes thrive for years to come.