The winners of this year’s APL (Association of Professional Landscapers) Awards have been unveiled at a sold-out ceremony in London, sponsored by Bradstone.

This year’s host and APL general manager, Phil Treymayne, comments on the quality of entrants this year, saying “the standard is so high now.”

Ellicar took home the top award of the night with its Wildlife and water garden in Nottinghamshire earning the title of  2024 Supreme Winner.

The project’s remit was to create a bright, colourful and naturalistic garden, reminiscent of the client’s Kenyan childhood. With the intent to support local wildlife, provide the facilities to enjoy wild swimming and entertain guests outdoors.

The rest of the APL Award winners are as follows:

 

Project Value Under £20,000

Sponsored by Composite Prime

Best in Category: Finchley Garden by Nordland Landscapes Ltd

 

Project Value £20,000-£35,000

Sponsored by Rochfords

Best in Category: Swan Croft by MJL Garden Design
Gold: Frances Cottage by Cobham Court Landscaping

 

Project Value £35,000-£50,000

Sponsored by Country Supplies

Best in Category: Manor Drive by Cobham Court Landscaping
Gold: Majestic Retreat by Landscapia Ltd
Conifers by J & S Scapes Ltd

 

Project Value £50,000-£65,000

Sponsored by Redux

Best in Category: Appledown Drive by Gadd Brothers Trees And Landscapes
Gold: Southborough Project by Langdale Landscapes Ltd
Kentford Garden by Roger Gladwell Landscapes

 

Project Value £65,000-£80,000

Sponsored by Decking Network

Best in Category: South Kensington Courtyard by County Garden Management
Gold: Terraced Drought Tolerant Garden by HG Landscapes Woburn Ltd

 

Project Value £80,000-£100,000

Sponsored by Majestic Trees

Best in Category: Chelwood by J & S Scapes Ltd

 

Project Value £100,000-£175,000

Sponsored by Bury Hill Roof Soils

Best in Category: Ashbourne Gardens by Acacia Gardens Ltd
Gold: The Spinney by Landscapes by Design
Outdoor living at Knight Street by Landscapes By Design
Ralliwood by Cobham Court Landscaping
The Modern Haven by Winslade Landscapes Ltd

 

Project Value £175,000-£250,000

Sponsored by Platipus

Best in Category: The Contemporary Lifestyle Garden by Bushy Business Ltd
Gold: Historic Hideaway by Greenlink Outdoor Living Ltd
Wray Park Road by Esse Landscapes

 

Project Value over £250,000

Sponsored by Bury Hill Suds Soils

Best in Category: Private Residence in Berkshire by Creative Landscape Company Ltd
Gold: Whitehouse Cottage by Esse Landscapes
The Manor House by The Teamlandscapers
Langley Lodge by Langdale Landscapes Ltd
Silverdale Avenue by Esse Landscapes
Blewbury by Simply Green Landscapes Ltd

 

Commercial Garden

Sponsored by Bury Hill Premium Topsoils

Best in Category: Hounslow High Street by Kingston Landscape Group
Gold: Pickmere Nursery by Wright Landscapes Ltd
NESC Remembrance Garden by Kingston Landscape Group

 

Soft Landscaping

Sponsored by Wetland Plants

Best in Category: Wildlife and Plant Enthusiasts Garden, Letwell by Ellicar

 

Hard Landscaping

Sponsored by Bradstone

Best in Category: Terraced Drought Tolerant Garden by HG Landscapes Woburn Ltd
Gold: A Japanese-Inspired Garden by JJH Landscapes
Blewbury by Simply Green Landscapes Ltd

 

Garden Feature

Sponsored by Garden House Design

Best in Category: Lunch Under The Trees by Roger Gladwell Landscapes
Gold: Bespoke dining and seating area by Boast About The Garden Ltd
A Splash of the Med in the hill by Nordland Landscapes Ltd

 

Overall Design & Build

Sponsored by Pro Landscaper

Best in Category: Wildlife and Water Garden in Nottinghamshire by Ellicar
Gold: Blurred Lines by Artform Landscapes

 

APL Designer of the Year

Sponsored by BBC Gardeners’ World Live Events

Best in Category: The Contemporary Lifestyle Garden by Raine Garden Design Ltd
Gold: A Japanese-Inspired Garden by Adam Vetere Landscapes & Garden Design
Blewbury by Olivia Stewart Design & Sarah Naybour Creative Consulting
The Modern Haven by Raine Garden Design Ltd

 

APL Collaboration

Sponsored by T.A.S.K

Best in Category: Lloyd George Gardens by Bushy Business Ltd, Raine Garden Design and Winslade Landscapes Ltd
Gold: The Modern Arts & Crafts Garden by The Cheshire Garden and Landigo Ltd
Urban Biodiversity Garden by Mistletoe Garden Design and TAW Garden Landscapes
A Japanese-Inspired Garden by Adam Vetere Landscape & Garden Design and JJH Landscapes and Construction
Blewbury by Simply Green Landscapes Ltd, Olivia Stewart Design and Sarah Naybour Creative Consulting

 

Maintenance

Sponsored by Makita

Best in Category: The Entertaining Garden by Your Garden Needs Ltd
Gold: Private Residence in Berkshire by Creative Landscape Company Lrd
Tilehouse Road by TAW Garden Landscapes

 

Sustainability and Biodiversity Award

Sponsored by Green Tech

Best in Category: Urban Biodiversity Garden by Mistletoe Garden Design
Gold: Eco-Build Swimming Pond, East Yorkshire by Ellicar
Industrial Oasis by Fenton Gardens Ltd

 

Swimming Pools

Sponsored by Evi Pools

Best in Category: Wildlife and Water Garden in Nottinghamshire by Ellicar
Gold: Potters Glen by J & S Scapes
Woodland Pool Area by Transform Landscapes Design and Construction
South Downs Hillside Pool by Transform Landscapes Design and Construction

 

Entries for next year’s APL Awards are now open, with the awards ceremony scheduled to take place on Friday 14 March 2025, which will also celebrate the Association’s 30th anniversary.