The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) announces a record number of finalists for the 2026 Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards, which showcase and celebrate excellence among the HTA's landscaper and garden designer members. The 123 finalists were revealed at the APL Annual General Meeting, held during FutureScape in London.
Judging took place over three intensive days. Led by a panel of respected industry professionals, the judges used their wealth of knowledge and experience to meticulously evaluate and select the best from an array of outstanding projects. The expert judging panel was chaired by Bob Sweet (BBC Gardeners' World Live), with Rod Winrow (Garden House Design), Laura Anstiss (Oakmore Green), Rupert Keys (TASK Academy), and Phil Tremayne (APL General Manager).
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Due to the exceptional level of skilled entries, two new categories have been introduced for the 2026 awards: Outdoor Living and Waterfalls and Pond Features, bringing the total number of categories to 22.
Winners of the APL Awards 2026 will be announced during a special awards ceremony on Friday, 13 March 2026, at The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SA.
Bob Sweet, APL Awards head judge and Horticultural Director at BBC Gardeners' World Live, said: "It is always a delight and privilege to witness the skills, innovation and passion from landscapers in these prestigious awards. This year, it has been noticeable how many schemes have benefited from the expertise of a professional garden designer, often embellishing a potentially bland planting scheme into something more adventurous. Huge congratulations to all the entries who have proudly demonstrated the skills of the British Landscaper."
Laura Anstiss, APL Awards judge and Director of Oakmore Green Ltd, said: "In today's world, providing exceptional service is no longer a choice: it's a necessity. Customers have more options than ever before, with media at their fingertips, and their expectations are higher than ever. To stay ahead of the competition, businesses must prioritise excellence and ensure they meet the highest standards. The awards bring together industry professionals to demonstrate just how passionate and dedicated our industry members are. It is a great privilege to be part of it and to see firsthand just how incredibly talented everyone is."
Phil Tremayne, APL General Manager, added: "It seems impossible that every year the standard of the APL gardens gets better and better, but this year once again APL members have excelled, and the quality has improved. Well done. All entrants should be very proud of their achievements."
APL Awards 2026 – Finalists
Project Value under £20,000
AdScape Ltd – Adams Road. Agentsgreen Ltd – Reuse and Mend. J & S Scapes – Northern Wood Farm. The Botanical Gardener – Firth Gardens.
Project Value £20,000 - £35,000
Agentsgreen Ltd – A Tranquil Space. Bushy Business Ltd – Church Meadows. Habitat Landscapes Ltd – Old Priory House. Manor Landscapes – Garden for Entertainment. Naomi Landscaping – New Town Fusion. Richard Adam Landscapes – Eider Lodge. Willow Tree Landscapes – Jed's Mediterranean Courtyard.
Project Value £35,000 - £50,000
Agentsgreen Ltd – Kentish Town Family Garden. Gardenscapes Design & Build Ltd – Grenehurst Park. Hardwood Landscapes Limited – A Garden in Putney. J & S Scapes – Milford. Nordland Landscapes – The Abercrombie Green. Roger Gladwell Landscapes – Curvey Garden. The Garden Builders – Vernon Yard. Transform Landscapes Design and Construction Ltd – Courtyard Reclaimed. AdScape Ltd – Heath Lane.
Project Value £50,000 - £65,000
Ivy and Stone – Under the Magnolia. Kent's Best Landscapers Ltd – Spicers. Landcraft Landscape & Design – St Anns Villas. Richard Adam Landscapes – Corder Road. Surrey Hills Landscapes – Priory Cottage. The Garden Builders – Rydon Street.
Project Value £65,000 - £80,000
J & S Scapes – Meadow Way. MettaGarden – Elevated Heights. Roger Gladwell Landscapes – 5 Shades of Grey.
Project Value £80,000 - £100,000
Creative Landscape Company Ltd – Bramley House. Richard Adam Landscapes – Shortings Farm Country Garden. Surrey Hills Landscapes – Treetops.
Project Value £100,000 - £175,000
Abbey Garden Landscaping – The Well Cottage. Bushy Business Ltd – Coppice. Cowen Landscapes Ltd – Project Bearsted. J & S Scapes – Copperkins. Landscapes By Design Ltd – Beneath The Palms. Premier Gardens – Runnymede Road. Richard Adam Landscapes – Sandford Place. Shirescapes Ltd – Oxfordshire Family Garden. Surrey Hills Landscapes – The Glade. Winslade Landscapes Ltd – Walnut Tree House.
Project Value £175,000 - £250,000
Gadd Brothers Trees and Landscapes – Dairy Barn. Habitat Landscapes Ltd – The Glenn. The Essex Garden Company – Feel Connected. WW Landscapes Ltd – Ashurst House.
Project Value over £250,000
Atlantes Landscapes Ltd – Shutterton Farm. Avery Landscapes Ltd – Dingwood. Boxer Building & Landscaping – Outwood Farm. Creative Landscape Company Ltd – Riverside Property in Berkshire/Wargrave Court. Esse Landscapes – Alders Road. Esse Landscapes – Blackberry House. Esse Landscapes – Worlds End Lane. Gadd Brothers Trees and Landscapes – Cambridgeshire Country Garden. Haldon Construction Limited – High Road, Hockley. Landform Consultants Ltd – Berkshire Garden. Silva Landscapes Ltd – Mill Lane, Gerrards Cross. Wheelbarrow Landscapes – Redeman.
Soft Landscaping
Ellicar – From Field to Family Wildlife Haven. Kingston Landscape Group Ltd – 11 Belgrave / Quadrum. Raine Garden Design Ltd – The Perennial Country Garden.
Hard Landscaping
Avery Landscapes Ltd – Dingwood. Bushy Business Ltd – Poundfield. Gardenscapes Design & Build Ltd – Calvert Road. Habitat Landscapes Ltd – Two Waters. Haldon Construction Limited – High Road, Hockley. Hardwood Landscapes Limited – At Home in the Surrey Hills. Ivy and Stone – Under the Magnolia. Kent's Best Landscapers Ltd – Spicers. Landform Consultant Ltd – Worplesdon Golf Course Terrace. Landscapes By Design Ltd – Beneath The Palms. MettaGarden – E-L-V8 2026. Nordland Landscapes – Meridian Cottage. WW Landscapes Ltd – Ashurst House.
Overall Design & Build
Landform Consultants Ltd – Frensham New Build. Ellicar – The Narrow Escape: Wellness & Wildlife Garden. Haldon Construction Limited – High Road, Hockley. Willow Tree Landscapes – Jed's Mediterranean Courtyard.
Commercial Garden
Ellicar – Commercial Spa Garden with Wild Swimming. Landform Consultants Ltd – Shoe Lane.
Maintenance
Creative Landscape Company Ltd – Hill Farm. Creative Landscape Company Ltd – Wargrave Court. HM Gardens Limited – Furze Hill. Landform Consultants Ltd – Berkshire Private Garden Maintenance.
Biodiversity & Sustainability
Fenton Gardens Ltd – Lunatica. J & S Scapes – Radnage. London Lawn Turf Co Ltd – Bioscapes for Essex Schools.
APL Collaboration
Adam Vetere Landscape & Garden Design and JJH Landscapes – The Quilting Garden. AS Landscapes Design & Build Ltd & The Distinctive Gardener – Contemporary Outdoor Living Space. Esse Landscapes & Karen McClure Garden Design – The Limes. Habitat Landscapes Ltd & Sue Gilbert Garden Design – The Old Vicarage. Landscapes By Design Ltd & Designscape – Beneath The Palms. Manor Landscapes & Raine Garden Design – Garden for Entertainment. Nordland Landscapes & East London Garden Design – The Abercrombie Green. The Botanical Gardener / Hardwood Landscapes – Byfeld Gardens. Tina Vallis Design and Frogheath Landscapes – Driveway to Garden Transformation.
Swimming Pools (Natural & Inground)
Ellicar – Contemporary Circular Natural Pool, Marlow. Frogheath Landscapes – Brooke House Garden.
Decking Feature
Ellicar – Dulwich Decking for Outdoor Living. Kingfisher Decking Ltd – Woodstock. The London Decking Company – Silver Birch Close.
Designer Category Value under £75,000
Alice Meacham Gardens – Bay House. Chiltern Garden Design – Byeways. East London Garden Design – The Abercrombie Green. Jonathan Todd Garden Design – Elevated Heights. Katerina Kantalis Garden Design – Bringing the Inside Out: Balham Courtyard. The Distinctive Gardener – Small City Courtyard Garden. The Distinctive Gardener – Classic Contemporary Courtyard Garden.
Designer Category Value over £75,000
Adam Vetere Landscape & Garden Design – The Quilting Garden. Catriona Stiles Garden Design – Chislehurst Family Garden. Chiltern Garden Design – Stable House. Designscape – Beneath The Palms. Katherine Lee Garden Design – Bluebell Cottage. Raine Garden Design Ltd – Modern Tranquillity. Raine Garden Design Ltd – The Timeless Horticultural Garden.
Outdoor Living (New for 2026)
Designscape – Beneath The Palms. Roger Gladwell Landscapes – The Beeches. The Essex Garden Company – Feel Connected. The Garden Builders – Geraldine Road.
Waterfalls & Pond Features (New for 2026)
Atlantes Landscapes Ltd – Shutterton Farm. DU Waterscapes – A Wild Recreational Stream. DU Waterscapes – Educational Design Studio. Habitat Landscapes Ltd – Two Waters.
For more information:
Horticultural Trades Association
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www.hta.org.uk
