“This year’s APL Awards have set a whole new standard in the world of landscaping. The level of talent on display has been incredible, with a record-breaking number of entries pushing boundaries in design and craftsmanship.”
Being part of this competition has been an amazing journey, and I’m proud that my garden design is among the projects in the running.
These awards also celebrate the people who make a design happen. A design is nothing without the skill and dedication of the people who build it, and I couldn’t have asked for a better team than Paul Greenyer and his crew.
Their craftsmanship, attention to detail and hard work turned my design into something real. They carried out every element with precision and care.
Judging was reported to be tougher than ever this year. Over three intense days, a panel of leading industry professionals reviewed every entry and picked out the very best. Led by Richard Barnard (Kings Oak Landscapes), the panel included Rod Winrow (Garden House Design), Bob Sweet (BBC Gardeners’ World Live), Laura Anstiss (Oakmore Green) and APL General Manager Phil Tremayne.
Their words summed it up:
“This year’s submissions really showcased the exceptional talent, craftsmanship, and innovation that APL members bring to the landscaping industry. It was a privilege to review such outstanding work. Although it was a tough process, we have selected a supreme winner, and we’re confident the industry will be as impressed as we were.”
Hearing that from such respected people in the industry makes the experience even more rewarding. Designing this garden was a passion project, full of creative problem-solving and a love of great outdoor spaces. But the people on site, the ones who put in the graft, deserve just as much recognition. In this case, that’s Paul and his team.
The final results will be announced at the APL Awards ceremony in March 2025. Until then, fingers crossed.
Filed under Project insights on 6 March 2025
