CATEGORIES
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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.
BUILD BETWEEN £50,000 TO £100,000
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.
BUILD BETWEEN £100,000 TO £250,000
Build only project which has been started and completed by the team, shows excellent core skills, lovely finish, great customer feedback, 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. This category is for Build projects between £100,000-£250,000
COMMUNITY GREENSPACE UNDER £100,000
In this category, we’re looking to highlight a garden created on a budget, for a community. This could be a charity garden on a high street, a memorial garden at a hospice, or an area for children to enjoy at a community centre for example. In essence, this garden should be used by a wide range of people and have elements that reflect that. great design skills and top-quality execution in the build are a must. a good community story won’t hurt the application!
COMMUNITY GREENSPACE BETWEEN £100,000 – £250,000
In this category, we’re looking to highlight a garden created on a budget of between £100,000-£250,000, for a community. this could be a charity garden on a high street, a memorial garden at a hospice, or an area for children to enjoy at a community centre for example. in essence, this garden should be used by a wide range of people and have elements that reflect that. great design skills and top-quality execution in the build are a must. a good community story won’t hurt the application!
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
DESIGN BETWEEN £50,000 – £100,000
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
DESIGN BETWEEN £100,000 – £250,000
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, and effective use of products/plants. The design must match the customer brief and have been completed on time and as detailed. This category is for Design & Build projects between £100,000-£250,000
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.
DESIGN & BUILD BETWEEN £50,000 AND £100,000
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, 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.
DESIGN & BUILD BETWEEN £100,000 AND £250,000
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, 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. This category is for Design & Build projects between £100,000-£250,000
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 stand out within its own right whilst delivering quality and meeting or exceeding the client’s brief, all for under £50,000
HARD LANDSCAPING BETWEEN £50,000 – £100,000
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. This category is for hard landscaping projects between £50,000-£100,000.
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
SPECIAL FEATURE UNDER £50,000
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.
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.
TEMPORARY INSTALLATION UNDER £50,000
This category is for the garden projects that aren’t permanent – whether that be a show garden at a garden show, an installation used to raise awareness for a cause, or a pop-up garden for shoppers to enjoy for the summer at a shopping centre, for example. We want to see a clear design flair, excellent build capabilities and a solution to any tricky areas that often come with short-timespan gardens.
PROJECT AWARDS PLUS GARDEN
Celebrating the aspirational and visionary garden designs that have been delivered and implemented. This category does not have an upper limit on value as we look to celebrate and recognise schemes that have pushed boundaries through their creativity and innovation of their design. Please note this category is open for schemes that have been delivered and developed since 01 January 2021.

