The finalists for the APL (Association of Professional Landscapers) Award 2024 have been announced at the APL Annual Meeting, which took place at FutureScape today.

Judging took place over two days and was undertaken by Rod Winrow of Garden House Design, TASK’s Rupert Keys, Bob Sweet from BBC GWL, Kind Oak Landscapes’ Richard Barnard, and Phil Tremayne, APL general manager. 

The judges say: “This year’s entries once again proved the level of skill and innovation that is associated with APL members.”

The finalists are as follows:

 

Project Value Under £20,000
In association with Composite Prime

Nordland Landscapes Ltd, Finchley Garden for relaxation 

Instant Scenery Ltd, The Victorian Front Garden 

Fenton Gardens Ltd, Heath’s Delos Garden 

Jacq and Wills Landscapes, A Mediterranean Courtyard 

Instant Scenery Ltd, Japanese inspired garden 

 

Project Value £20,000 – £35,000

The Botanical Gardener, Ranelagh Avenue 

Cobham Court Landscaping, Frances cottage 

MJL Garden Design, Swan Croft 

Richard Adam Landscapes Limited, Roe Deer Drive 

Agentsgreen Ltd, Elegant formality in Grove Park 

Nordland Landscapes, E11 Industrial Garden 

Landscapia Ltd, Contemporary Living 

The Essex Garden Company, Marion’s Garden Retreat 

Ned Harvey Gardens, The Featherstone Project 

TAW Garden Landscapes, Moulsham Lane 

J & S Scapes Ltd, Merganser 

 

Project Value £35,000 – £50,000
In association with Country Supplies 

Landscapia Ltd, Majestic Retreat 

Cobham Court Landscaping, Manor Drive 

J & S Scapes Ltd, Conifers 

The Essex Garden Company Limited, One for the teenagers 

Frogheath Landscapes, View of the Weald 

J & S Scapes Ltd, The Old Forge 

Agentsgreen Ltd, The Artist Garden 

 

Project Value £50,000 – £65,000 

The Essex Garden Company, Outdoor Oasis 

Langdale Landscapes Ltd, Southborough Project 

Roger Gladwell Landscapes, Kentford Garden 

Gadd Brothers Trees and Landscapes, Appledown Drive 

Premier Gardens Limited, Tudor Lodge 

Slate Grey Design Ltd, The Link Garden 

Bespoke Outdoor Spaces NW Ltd, Wildlife Rain Garden 

Fenton Gardens Ltd, York Stone Garden 

 

Project Value £65,000-£80,000 

HG Landscapes Woburn Ltd, Terraced Drought Tolerant Garden 

County Garden Management, South Kensington Courtyard  

LG Landscapes limited, Victorian school house 

HG Landscapes Woburn Ltd, School Lane 

 

Project Value £80,000 – £100,000 

Roger Gladwell Landscapes, Family Retreat 

J Drewe Landscaping Ltd, Spa Meadow Close 

J & S Scapes Ltd, Chelwood 

 

Project Value £100,000 – £175,000
In association with Bury Hill Landscape Supplies 

Landscapes By Design, The Spinney 

Landscapes By Design, Outdoor living at Knight Street  

Winslade Landscapes Ltd, The Modern Haven 

Cobham Court Landscaping, Ralliwood 

Acacia Gardens Ltd, Ashbourne Gardens 

Transform Landscapes Design and Construction, South Downs Hillside Pool 

J & S Scapes Ltd, Lomond 

Haldon Construction Ltd,Fountain Lane, Hockley 

Winslade Landscapes Ltd, Nature and Modern Living 

Frogheath Landscapes, The Accessible Garden 

Gartenart Swimming Ponds, Swimming Pond in Oxfordshire 

Manor Landscapes, Windmill View 

Gardens of the Future Ltd, Malford grove 

Shrub & Stone Ltd, College Road 

 

Project Value £175,000 – £250,000
In association with Platipus Ground Anchors 

Esse Landscapes, Wray Park Road 

GreenLink Outdoor Living Ltd, Historic Hideaway 

Bushy Business Ltd, The Contemporary Lifestyle Garden 

Wright Landscapes Ltd, Private Cheshire Residence 

 

Project Value Over £250,000
In association with Bury Hill Landscape Supplies 

The Team Landscapers, The Manor House 

Creative Landscape Company Ltd, Hawkmoth Farm 

Esse Landscapes, Whitehouse Cottage 

Esse Landscapes, Silverdale Avenue 

Langdale Landscapes Ltd, Langley Lodge 

Simply Green Landscapes ltd, Blewbury 

AS LANDSCAPES DESIGN & BUILD LTD, Quietways 

Wright Landscapes Ltd, Private Cheshire Garden 

PWP Landscape Limited, Yorkshire Country Garden 

 

Hard Landscaping
In association with Bradstone 

JJH Landscapes, A Japanese inspired Garden 

Simply Green Landscapes ltd, Blewbury 

HG Landscapes, Terraced Drought Garden 

Premier Gardens Limited, Tudor Lodge Driveway 

J & S Scapes Ltd, Westlington 

 

Soft Landscaping

Ellicar Wildlife and Plant Enthusiasts Garden, Letwell 

Lupin Gardening Ltd, Arthur Road, Edgbaston 

Transform Landscapes Design and Construction, Surrey Hills Meadow 

 

Overall Build and Design

Artform Landscapes, 23 North Park 

Ellicar, Wildlife and Water Garden in Nottinghamshire 

 

Garden Feature

Nordland Landscapes, A Splash of the Med on the hill 

Roger Gladwell Landscapes, Lunch under the trees 

Boast about the Garden Ltd, Bespoke dining and seating area 

Boast about the Garden Ltd, Large sunken seating area 

Transform Landscapes Design and Construction, South Downs Hillside Pool 

Gartenart Swimming Ponds, Swimming Pond in Oxfordshire 

 

Commercial Garden

In association with Bury Hill Landscape Supplies 

Wright Landscapes Ltd, Pickmere Nursery 

Kingston Landscape Group, NESC Remembrance Garden 

Kingston Landscape Group, Hounslow High Street 

Roger Gladwell Landscapes, The Randolph Hotel 

Kingston Landscape Group, Brentford Project 

 

Biodiversity & Sustainability
In association with Green-Tech 

Fenton Gardens Ltd, Industrial Oasis 

Ellicar, Eco-Build Swimming Pond, East Yorkshire 

Mistletoe Garden Design, Urban Biodiversity Garden 

Ellicar, Wildlife and Plant Enthusiasts Garden, Letwell 

Gartenart Swimming Ponds, Swimming Pond in Oxfordshire 

Bespoke Outdoor Spaces NW Ltd, Wildlife Rain Garden 

 

Maintenance

Creative Landscape Company Ltd, Hawkmoth Farm 

Your Garden Needs Ltd, The Entertaining Garden 

TAW Garden Landscapes, Tilehouse Road 

HM Gardens Ltd, Limekiln 

 

APL Designer of the Year
In association with BBC Gardeners’ World Live 

Olivia Stewart Design & Sarah Naybour Creative Consulting, Blewbury 

Adam Vetere Landscape & Garden Design, A Japanese-Inspired Garden 

Raine Garden Design Ltd, The Modern Haven 

Raine Garden Design Ltd, The Contemporary Lifestyle Garden 

Bramley Apple Garden Design, Diamond Jubilee Cottage 

Neil Jones Design, Dove Cottage 

Bramley Apple Garden Design, Beckbury 

Raine Garden Design Ltd, Nature and Modern Living 

Kitti Kovacs Design Ltd, Shady patio in Surrey 

Mistletoe Garden Design, Urban Biodiversity Garden 

 

APL Collaboration
In association with TASK 

Adam Vetere Landscape & Garden Design and JJH Landscapes and Construction, A Japanese-Inspired Garden 

The Cheshire Garden & Landigo Ltd, The Modern Arts & Crafts Garden 

Bushy Business Ltd, Lloyd George Gardens 

Simply Green Landscapes Ltd, Blewbury 

Mistletoe Garden Design & TAW Garden Landscapes, Urban Biodiversity Garden 

Cobham Court landscaping/ Helen Rose Wilson Garden Design, Frances Cottage 

 

Swimming Pools (Natural & Inground)

Gartenart, Swimming Pond in Oxfordshire  

Ellicar, Eco Build Swimming Pond  

Ellicar, Wildlife and Water Garden in Nottingham  

Transform Landscapes Design and Construction, Southdowns Hillside Pool  

Transform Landscapes Design and Construction, Woodland Pool Area  

Esse Landscapes, Whitehouse Cottage  

Esse Landscapes, Silverdale Avenue  

Langdale Landscapes Ltd, Langley Lodge  

J & S Scapes Ltd, Potters Glen 

 

The annual awards ceremony, in association with Bradstone is set to take place on Friday 15 March next year at the Brewery, London.