The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is thrilled to announce that The Pursuit of Excellence Garden – celebrating APL’s 30th anniversary year – was awarded a Platinum medal and named Best Showcase Garden at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair.
Built in just three days at Audley End House in Saffron Walden, Essex, The Pursuit of Excellence was one of a series of anniversary gardens created by APL members for shows across the UK, all of which highlight quality, design, build, and stunning planting schemes.
The garden, designed by Designscape, planting plan by Bramley Apple Garden Design and built by APL members – Landscapes by Design, TKE Landscaping, Holland Landscapes, Haldon Construction, as well as non-members Daryl Gannon Landscapes and P R Kedge Landscapes – is dominated by large-format geometrical shapes and colours.
The judges praised the garden design and the skills and craftsmanship of professional landscapers. They described it as “impressive” to build a 60m² garden in just three days and called it “a testament to the people involved and the industry.”
Phil Tremayne, General Manager of the APL, commented: “We wanted to continue with the theme of promoting design and landscape excellence at Audley End, so I reached out to our members for support. Two designers, six landscapers, a concept, a plan, some sponsors, three days to build – and now Best Showcase Garden and a Platinum Award… I couldn’t be happier. We aim to inspire and educate on what quality design and build look like, so thank you to all the members who helped make this a reality.”
Designer Sarah Plested from Bramley Apple Garden Design said: “We had a great three days, and the icing on the cake was winning a Platinum award at the show. The garden has received lots of lovely comments from the public and there were plenty of visitors, despite the rain!”
Stuart Reid from Landscapes by Design added: “What a fantastic opportunity to build the 30th anniversary garden for the APL, with great friends who I’ve met through the member meetings. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and to be awarded Platinum is an incredible achievement for the team and the APL.”
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