The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is thrilled to announce 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).
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 prestigious 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”
The Association of Professional Landscapers, the specialist group for HTA’s landscaper and garden designer members, has an esteemed reputation for quality and landscaping excellence and is proud to support and champion the professional landscaping and garden design community across the UK. To learn more about the APL, visit landscaper.org.uk.
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 Jeds 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 11Belgrave / 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
To book your place at the APL Awards 2026 ceremony, visit: hta.org.uk/apl-awards/visitor-booking-form
