Design under £50,000

Design only project. The design must have been built, show excellent core design skills matching clients’ briefs, following a good structure of communication (client/landscaper), great customer feedback, excellent value for money, and effective use of products/plants. The design must match the customer brief and have been completed on time and as detailed.

Build under £50,000

Build only project which has been started and completed by the team, shows excellent core skills, lovely finish, great customer feedback, excellent value for money, effective use of products and demonstrates quality and technical ability. The project must match the customer brief and have been completed on time and as detailed.

Special Feature under £35,000

We are looking for a special feature which has been built. It needs to be the standout part of the garden but fit within the setting. It needs to be unique and show good use of products whilst adding value to the garden.

Planting Design under £25,000

Planting design that has been completed for less than £25,000. You will need to demonstrate an understanding of the setting of the garden, client’s requirements, plants working well together, the structure of the planting design, and year-round interest.

Hard Landscaping under £50,000

Hard landscaping is the key to any successful project. This award will highlight exceptional hard landscaping work. It should be in keeping with the overall garden but standout within its own right whilst delivering quality and meeting or exceeding the clients brief, all for under £35,000.

Design & Build under £50,000

Design and build project. It must have been started and completed by the team, show excellent core skills, meeting the customer’s requirements, with a lovely finish, great customer feedback, great value for money, good use of products and demonstrate quality and technical ability. The project must match the customer brief and have been completed on time and as detailed.

Sustainable garden under £50,000

Both designers and landscapers can enter this category. Consideration for the project’s environmental impact must be showcased, whether this is through incorporating biodiversity, choosing sustainably sourced or reclaimed materials, or ensuring the garden’s longevity. Plant choice will also be integral, and the project must have been completed on time and to a high standard.

Best Use of Technology under £20,000

We are looking for a garden that embraces modern technology, a smart garden if you will. This garden could be use for social events, as a space for relaxation, or even an area for children. The technology used  needs to be the standout part of the garden but fit within the setting. It needs to be unique and show good use of products whilst adding value.

International garden under £50,000

Design and build project, not based in the United Kingdom. It must have been started and completed by the team, show excellent core skills, meeting the customer’s requirements, with a lovely finish, great customer feedback, great value for money, good use of products and demonstrate quality and technical ability. The project must match the customer brief and have been completed on time and as detailed.