Pro Landscaper Business Awards Brochure 2023

FRIDAY 21

APRIL 2023

OLD BILLINGSGATE, 1 OLD BILLINGSGATE WALK, LONDON EC3R 6DX

Welcome

Welcome to the 2023 Pro Landscaper Business Awards, the only industry awards that are open to all and 100% focused on running successful businesses within the UK landscaping sector. And, of course, welcome to our new home, the historic Old Billingsgate.

When we launched these awards back in 2018, we really wanted to highlight companies that were consistently outstanding; companies which ran the best businesses in the sector; those that focused on their sta , corporate social responsibility, commitment to the sector and are of course profitable and on a firm financial footing.

Running a business is tough, and running a business over the last three years has been exceptionally tough. On top of the global issues we've faced, there is the everyday challenge of dealing with clients, managing sta , securing work and compliance. So, a massive well done to all the owners and management teams for navigating their business through this tricky time.

The awards are independently judged, not only by some of the leading industry players but by successful business-minded people from other sectors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them all for their time, impartiality and expertise. We would also like to thank the companies who entered the awards; this year we have seen the most entries to date and the biggest number of companies getting through the first stages of judging to make the shortlist – congratulations to you all.

A big thank you also goes to our amazing partners, which not only support these awards but the industry as a whole; they really understand the value of championing the sector and rewarding its best performers. A special thank you has to go to Stuart and his team at Caribbean Blinds for headlining today’s event – it’s highly appreciated.

The Pro Landscaper team congratulate all those on the shortlist for 2023 and wish them all the best of luck. We very much hope everyone enjoys and please help us celebrate this wonderful landscaping sector.

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About

The first two years are vital in establishing a strong company, and so this award celebrates businesses starting right in the landscaping sector. Entrants needed to demonstrate a plan to train and develop sta , awareness of their company’s impact on the environment and strong development plans and future goals.

The winner...

Utopia Landscapes

Due to hard work and dedication, Utopia Landscapes has flourished as a business in a short space of time. Founded by Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation winner Adam Stewart, it strives to positively impact the industry and the local community, both of which are extremely important to the company. It transforms its clients’ outdoor spaces with beautiful, high-quality work and gives them the best customer service possible to make it an experience to remember.

Utopia aims to foster a safe and nurturing environment for its sta too by encouraging learning and self-development.

Its plan is to upskill its sta to improve its o er to clients and to provide a more specialised service, enabling it to grow as a company, with separate divisions and its own premises. Judges said Utopia’s entry was “a clear demonstration of how to build a successful business, with an exciting and sustainable future.”

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The shortlist...

Outdoor Living Gardens

Outdoor Living Gardens is a landscape design and build company founded on passion for the horticulture industry, as well as an appreciation of the importance of the customer experience during one of the most rewarding lifestyle investments.

It understands the value of a well-designed and built garden in providing a space to help mental, physical and social wellbeing. It has also put sustainability and the natural environment at the heart of every business decision.

Being in the industry for more than 10 years and knowing that employment retention and job satisfaction go hand in hand, Outdoor Living Gardens seeks to stand out from other businesses by creating a culture where its team can learn and establish their career whilst having fun. outdoorlivinggardens.co.uk

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APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

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We firmly believe that apprenticeships are key to the future of the industry. Who better to train the next generation of experts than those currently operational? The judges sought apprentices who showed a drive to further themselves as well as delivering an exemplary performance in their role.

The winner...

Chloe Ryman, Azpects Ltd

Chloe Ryman has quickly become an asset to Azpects since joining in 2021, and her success is measurable. The digital marketing trainee has significantly boosted the supplier’s social media following, improved its TrustPilot rating and increased its website tra c whilst reducing its bounce rate.

Her first major project to rebrand the EASYClickBase product proved an overwhelming success, impressing the project manager with her variety of ideas. She created a new design, switching up a brochure, customer presentation, POS and website content. Ryman also introduced Azpects to TikTok to grow its online exposure, identifying trends and influencers with which to partner.

Ryman’s impact extends beyond Azpects too. Once she completed her Digital Marketer apprenticeship, Ryman joined the Builders Merchants Federation to network and influence the future of industry and has since been asked to speak on social media success at one of its forums. azpects.co.uk

The shortlist...

Maxwell Dingley-Butt, Artemis Tree Services

Apprentice tree surgeon Maxwell Dingley-Butt has gained numerous qualifications since joining Artemis Tree Services and is now studying for his Level 2 in Arboriculture. He aims to become one of the company’s top arborists. artemistreeservices.com

Bailey Flood, Oakmore Green Ltd

From undertaking a part-time job whilst he studied a computer science course at college, Bailey Floods is now a technical designer for Oakmore Green, in a full-time role and working towards completing an apprenticeship.

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Tommy Garland, Graduate Landscapes Ltd

Starting with Graduate Landscapes at age 16, Tommy Garland achieved his Level 2 in Horticulture and worked his way up to supervisor on its soft landscaping sites before retraining and rising to be a landscape foreman. graduatelandscapes.co.uk

Max Nardone, Utopia Landscapes

Max Nardone is a hardworking, quality-driven skilled labourer who refuses to cut corners. He excelled on a paving course with the Landscape Academy and now aims to be the “best paver in the country”. utopialandscapeshp.co.uk

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Owen Williams, Wright Landscapes Ltd

Owen Williams has shown Wright Landscapes true drive, passion and enthusiasm for the industry. He is part of the team delivering grounds maintenance at a division of MediaCityUK in Salford and always seeks to hone and learn new skills. wrightlandscapes.co.uk

SUPPLIER AND SERVICE PROVIDER

About

In this category, the judges looked for a quality o ering, strong relationships and sta retention. They were not looking for the most well-known or highest grossing company, but instead the company that o ers the best value for money and has earned themselves an impeccable reputation within the industry.

The winner...

Caribbean Blinds UK Ltd

Dedicated to external shading for more than 35 years, Caribbean Blinds manufactures high quality, award-winning external shading systems. These include contemporary patio awnings, innovative external blinds and all-weather louvered roofs which come set up for a hasslefree installation and are rigorously tested to meet or exceed stringent quality and safety standards, backed with an industry leading guarantee. They’re manufactured in the UK, earning Caribbean Blinds the Made in Britain trust mark and allowing short lead times of just two weeks.

Deliveries are made in its own vehicles, ensuring they arrive on time and in perfect condition, whilst its installer training academy provides hands-on experience on how to correctly survey, install and commission its products.

Last year, Caribbean Blinds signed up to the Green Growth Programme to guide it to becoming even more sustainable, as it looks ahead to growing the size of the company and its dealer network. cbsolarshading.co.uk

The shortlist...

Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd

Since 1992, Eco Sustainable Solutions has recycled more than four million tonnes of organic material, preventing almost 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere. It is one of the leading providers of organic products in Dorset. thisiseco.co.uk

HL Services

O ering temporary, seasonal and permanent placements, HL services is a grounds maintenance, landscaping and horticulture recruitment partner across the UK, aiming to help companies improve sta retention and strengthen their business with the right talent. hlservices.co.uk

Hudson Lighting Ltd

Hudson Lighting is a manufacturer of outdoor lighting which is passionate about bringing back British manufacturing and engineering. It creates everything in-house at its facility in Surrey and puts listening to clients at the forefront of the business. hudsonlighting.co.uk

The London Lawn Turf Co Ltd

The London Lawn Turf Co has become a well-established and prominent landscaping supplier and provider over the last 25 years, creating a happy, safe and progressive environment for sta and continuing to grow with its core family values still in place. londonlawnturf.co.uk

TRADE NURSERY OF THE YEAR

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Considerations for this category included but were not limited to disease prevention, impact on the environment, sustainability, client relationships and retention and a proven track record of a well-run and striving business.

The winner...

Provender Nurseries Ltd

Its employees, clients, suppliers and credentials –combined with its unwavering focus on upholding the highest standards in biosecurity – make Provender Nurseries stand out from the crowd. By focusing on its three cornerstones – employees, clients and stock – Provender Nurseries’ desire is to be the leading cash and carry in the UK. Its collaborations and desire to be the best resulted in Provender being one of the first trade nurseries to become ‘Plant Healthy’ certified and a founder member of the Earned Recognition scheme.

Provender Nurseries is committed to helping each employee achieve their personal goals and reach their potential, so training is an integral part of the business. Wellbeing is also essential, so Provender has trained mental health first aiders and holds regular 1:1 meetings with team members. To support the industry, it is actively involved in trade associations and charities and supports the next generation with a college partnership that has been in place for nearly a decade. provendernurseries.co.uk

The shortlist...

Greenwood Plants

Greenwood Plants is a landscape supply nursery which specialises in the new build property sector. With more than 100 acres of production capacity, it produces around six million plants a year across its seven nursery sites in the UK, and employs more than 120 people. Greenwood aims to become the best in the horticultural industry through the consistent delivery of an e ortless client experience. It is an awardwinning sustainability leader, working towards becoming net zero, and committed to becoming fully peat-free by the end of 2023. greenwoodplants.co.uk

W Crowder & Sons Ltd

Lincolnshire-based Crowders is a seventh-generation family business, with its family culture permeating through the organisation. It supports employees with their training needs and ambitions and runs apprenticeships in partnership with a local land-based college. It has bold plans for growth within the next two years, whilst ensuring a sustainable future through economic uncertainty, and is on a path to becoming carbon neutral, made possible by an energetic and motivated team. crowdersnurseries.co.uk

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This category was created to celebrate the business achievements of those with a turnover between £1m - £5m. Judges looked for examples of constant brief fulfilment, relationships with the industry, sta morale and prospective development opportunities.

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YGS Landscapes

Based in the South West, YGS Landscapes is an innovative landscaping business with more than 30 years’ experience. It started as a one-man-band with founder and managing director Steve Warren-Brown and has since grow to more than 35 sta .

YGS Landscapes o ers all aspects of grounds maintenance, tree care, soft landscaping, fencing, decking and more. It has a client base ranging from private customers to large corporate and commercial. Armed with an enthusiastic team and a standout reputation, YGS Landscapes is passionate about enriching outdoor spaces with the benefits of nature, building habitats for local wildlife and pollinators, reducing harmful air pollution and providing green space to aid people’s mental health.

It provides opportunities for the team to learn and grow through training, support and guidance. YGS has also started the journey to net zero to maximise sustainability. ygslandscapes.co.uk

The shortlist...

E. Williams Landscapes

E. Williams Landscapes

is an award-winning company creating outdoor spaces in the South. It o ers professional, specialised services including design, construction, planting and maintenance. ewilliamslandscapes. co.uk

Gartenart Swimming Ponds

A leader in the design and construction of swimming ponds and natural pools, Gartenart Swimming Ponds is a founding member of the British Association of Natural Swimming Pools. gartenart.co.uk

NAO Landscapes Ltd

Despite being a relatively young company, NAO Landscapes has won numerous contracts with commercial developers over the last five years, and the London-based team feels there are plenty of opportunities for it to grow in this sector. naolandscapes.co.uk

Pudsey Landscapes

Pudsey Landscapes is a landscape design, build and grounds maintenance company, managing commercial and residential developments. Its 50-strong team ensures projects are completed to the highest standards. pudseylandscapes.com

The TP Group

The TP Group’s vision is to be the ‘go to’ multidisciplinary contractor. It has been built on a culture of quality and reliability demonstrated by delivering service without compromise and supporting its clients at every step. thetpgroup.co.uk

Absolute dedication and hard work can lead to great things - but gathering the right elements that will help align your stars is key to any successful project. You’ll find those at Provender Nurseries.

Independent, wholesale and trade only, we have an unrivalled range of stunning plants and landscaping kit filling our 18 acres. In fact, we hold the largest selection of mature specimen trees in the south east and that’s just a fraction of the choice and quality on site.

Beyond that, our approach to customer care is reflected in our ethical credentials. Provender Nurseries are one of the very few companies to have achieved Plant Healthy accreditation. We believe in doing it right, it’s as simple as that.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO

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This category is for the landscape architect practice that can demonstrate continued good business practices, strong industry relationships and an invaluable and positive workforce.

The winner...

Fira Landscape Ltd

Fira is a nationally recognised practice of landscape architects with a people-centric ethos. Over the past four decades its approach to design – which emphasises sustainability and wellbeing – has strengthened its position as one of the country’s leading landscape design practices.

Based in Birmingham, it works throughout the UK and overseas on a wide range of projects. Its team consists of talented and dedicated landscape architects who have a passion for creating inspirational environments. Since its inception in 1976, Fira has won more than 60 design awards.

Its designs focus on its belief that the environment has a significant impact on our health, behaviour, and state of mind. Fira strives to create beautiful, sustainable places that enhance people’s health and wellbeing. fira-la.com

The shortlist...

BBUK Studio Ltd

Since it was founded in 2002, BBUK has taken on a wide range of projects, from landscaping and public realm at large scale residential developments to streetscape design, public parks and private gardens. It tailors each project to suit both the existing landscape and the client’s vision. A sustainable approach to every project is central to its philosophy, which seeks to discover and reveal the essential characteristics of each place.

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Urban Wilderness Ltd

Urban Wilderness is made up of a talented team of professionals, who together deliver an award-winning brand. These include landscape architects, masterplanners, urban designers, horticulturists, play designers, landscape strategists, problem solvers and place-makers – all of whom form a close-knit team which believes in collaboration and seeking the maximum potential of the landscapes it works within. It specialises in making spaces for people and nature.

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COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE COMPANY

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In this category, we’re highlighting and praising the companies that build and sculpt the public areas the general population enjoys; from city centres, to o ce grounds, to communal areas within housing developments and anything in between.

The winner...

Tony Benger Landscaping Ltd

Its tagline says it all - “Passionate people delivering inspiring outdoor solutions.” Tony Benger Landscaping Ltd was established more than 35 years ago, and through a welcoming open-door policy it strives to maintain the same family feel despite growing to more than 130 sta . Regularly acclaimed for its people-led culture, Tony Benger Landscaping is a ectionately referred to by its sta as ‘a great place to work’.

With an operating area predominantly in the rural South West, Tony Benger Landscaping has built a strong focus on in-house training and sta development. Frequently recruiting from other industries, it nurtures the promotion of these recruits from operative to team leader and onto stages of senior management.

With its roots in commercial soft landscaping, the commercial department has enjoyed diversification to now comprise housebuilders, road infrastructure and retail developments. There are plans in place to continue its growth and to futureproof the company for years to come. tonybenger.com

The shortlist...

Acre Landscapes Ltd

Acre Landscapes Ltd is a groundbreaking, innovative, award-winning commercial contractor specialising in high-end soft landscape construction and maintenance. acrelandscapes.com

Maylim

Celebrating 20 years in business last year, Maylim has built a solid reputation for creating and transforming public realm through placemaking. It specialises in landscaping, external works schemes and civil engineering projects. maylim.co.uk

PGE Landscaping Ltd

As a professional landscaping, fencing and grounds maintenance company in the construction and housebuilding sector, PGE Landscaping builds trust by creating outdoor spaces that give a sense of belonging. pgelandscaping.com

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Quality & Service Ltd (Q&S)

Founded in 2000, Q&S is an awardwinning SME which has been recognised for its outstanding customer service, value and quality. It has developed accredited biodiversity management and consultancy. qslimited.com

The TP Group

The TP Group’s vision is to be the ‘go to’ multi-disciplinary contractor for a wide range of services, built on a culture of quality and reliability demonstrated by delivering service without compromise and supporting its clients every step of the way. thetpgroup.co.uk

YGS Landscapes

Based in the South West, YGS Landscapes has more than 30 years’ experience. With a team of “green pioneers and a standout reputation”, it is passionate about enriching outdoor spaces with nature's benefits. ygslandscapes.co.uk

GARDEN DESIGN COMPANY

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Created to celebrate garden design studios, this category encourages garden design businesses to shout about their successes to their industry peers and colleagues and get the recognition they deserve.

The winner...

Rachel Bailey Garden Design Ltd

Rachel Bailey Garden Design is an awardwinning landscape and garden design practice based in Scotland that is at the forefront of environmental design. As an SGD registered practice, its professional team collaborates with clients to help them to make the most of their garden. Through a collective vision, it creates unique, atmospheric, plant-filled gardens, set within a strong spatial design, that are good for the people and wildlife that use them, and that have a positive environmental impact. Continuing its commitment to creating a long-term vision for each design, Rachel Bailey Garden Design also o ers an aftercare service to ensure the continued successful development of the gardens it creates. Owner Rachel Bailey has been the sustainability lead for the SGD for the last two years, and in that time has written and is now implementing an Environmental Action Plan. rachelbaileydesign.co.uk

The shortlist...

Consilium Hortus Ltd

Essex-based Consilium Hortus has been o ering bespoke garden design packages for the last three years, creating stunning gardens to match a client’s brief and vision. It was founded by a winner of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation, Samuel Moore. consiliumhortus.co.uk

Haddon Studio

Working primarily across the North of England, Haddon Studio specialises in creating gardens for people and nature. Led by creative director Matthew Haddon, it is a forward-thinking and progressive studio dedicated to designing biodiverse spaces that throng with wildlife. haddon.studio

Peter Donegan Garden Design

Peter Donegan Garden Design is an international garden design, landscape architecture and project management practice founded by Peter Donegan, who was the series garden designer for DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland for three years. doneganlandscaping.com

Raine Garden Design Ltd

Based in Surrey, Raine Garden Design o ers a comprehensive garden design consultancy for clients seeking a beautiful and functional outside space. Owner Raine Clarke-Wills believes in sharing knowledge to engage and inspire clients to make informed decisions about their outdoor space. rainegardendesign.co.uk

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE COMPANY

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Highlighting the unsung heroes of our industry who consistently undertake the crucial everyday maintenance tasks, which many take for granted, with the upmost precision and pride. The judges looked at sta training and development, investment in apprentices and corporate social responsibility.

The winner...

Glendale Countryside Ltd

Through its highly driven teams, privately-owned Glendale Countryside Ltd strives to o er a quality service throughout the UK. It focuses on the development and training of its employees through its Glendale Academy, along with supporting the next generation through apprenticeships and the signing of the industry’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter. A carbon neutral company, Glendale is making sustainable switches to go beyond net zero and has set ambitious goals to continue to reduce its carbon footprint, underpinned by its five-star pledge encompassing environment, people, research, technology, social value and governance. From more than 50 depots nationwide, it serves a range of private, commercial and tertiary sector clients and has plans to further grow with its recent move into the commercial grounds maintenance sector. glendale-services.co.uk

The shortlist...

Continental Landscapes Ltd

Continental Landscapes has been built over more than 30 years on a series of strong values, including delivering quality services, improving the environment and collaboration. continental-landscapes.co.uk

John O’Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd

Established in 1969 by John O’Conner himself, the company puts a strong partnership at the heart of any successful contract relationship and ensures it becomes a trusted partner, not just a supplier. johnoconner.co.uk

Newman Landscapes Ltd

The founder’s great grandson David Newman re-established the company in 2007, since helping it to evolve into one of the largest commercial grounds maintenance companies in the region. newmanlandscapes.co.uk

Spacecare Ltd

With more than 25 years’ experience in the sector, Spacecare has developed a reputation for working in collaboration with its stakeholders to provide a reliable and innovative solution to maintaining estates. spacecare.co.uk

The CGM Group (East Anglia) Ltd

The award-winning CGM Group was founded in 1985 and in the subsequent years has grown into one of the region’s leading external facilities service providers, with immense pride in its work. cgmltd.co.uk

Tony Benger Landscaping Ltd

Tony Benger Landscaping Ltd is a longestablished company built upon providing a professional service to clients, with an evergrowing grounds maintenance department. tonybenger.com

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LANDSCAPE COMPANY UNDER £1M TURNOVER

About

This category seeks to give smaller landscape companies the recognition they deserve – running a business is not necessarily about the number of sta you employ or the money you turnover, it’s about your commitment to the industry, relationship with suppliers and training and development of sta .

The winner...

Landscapia Ltd

Since it was founded in 2006, West Midlands-based Landscapia has become a multi-award-winning design and build company, recognised for its professionalism and attention to detail. It puts a focus on recruiting, training and developing sta in order to find and keep the right people. Its in-house training matrix encourages progression and provides a pathway.

To ensure the company itself is progressing, it engages with clients once a project has been completed and asks them to complete a feedback form, from which changes to the business can and have been made. It explores new and innovative technologies to help the operations to become more e cient and, as such, the majority of its work comes from recommendations and returning customers.

Landscapia focuses on creating a great design and build service, as well as also creating a healthy, well-run, profitable business with motivated and happy sta . landscapia.co.uk

The shortlist...

Andrews Landscaping Ltd

Andrews Landscaping is a highclass supplier of residential and commercial landscaping. Its teams undertake work to the highest standard and its craftmanship is second to none. It has a team of two designers who will discuss a client’s needs to create a landscape built to an impressive specification. It invests in training, works hard to build relationships with its suppliers, and engages clients at each stage of a project. andrewslandscaping.co.uk

Ashworth Landscapes

For more than a decade, Ashworth Landscapes has been creating beautiful gardens from its base in Essex. Over the last three years in particular, it has grown substantially, and its commitment is now focusing on bringing through the next generation, with one of its team members being recognised as one of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation winners. The team is a source of pride and the company is looking to take on apprentices in the future. ashworthlandscapes.co.uk

ARBORICULTURE COMPANY

About

Historically, there has been a lack of recognition of business-related success in arboriculture. So, this category enables arboriculture companies wanting to highlight their success to do so. Entrants needed to demonstrate commitment to the industry, sta retention, morale and constant good business practices.

The winner...

Connick Tree Care

Established by Mike Connick in 1985, Connick Tree Care provides highly professional, quality arboricultural services to commercial and residential customers in the south east of England. The Arboricultural Association approved contractor has begun the transition to becoming an Employee-Owned Trust, with the management team and employee structure to remain unchanged to ensure the family focus and friendly ethos continues. All employees will become beneficiaries, though, eligible to share in the trust’s profits.

Connick Tree Care also actively looks to recruit female arborists, strives for as many of its arborists as possible to achieve the Professional Tree Inspector (PTI) qualification, and asks all sta to sign a customer service pledge to ensure best practice.

The Surrey-based business actively takes part in local community projects and events, has numerous mental health champions and boasts impressive client retention. connicktreecare.co.uk

The shortlist...

Glendale Countryside Ltd

Founded in 1987, Glendale Countryside o ers a full tree management service at a national and local level. It strives to o er a service that is high quality, innovative, sustainable and represents fantastic value for money. glendale-services.co.uk

GroundLord Ltd

GroundLord is a forward-thinking, family-run company. It prides itself on delivering the whole service with skilled and competent operatives across the industry, and says sta care about each other and every project they deliver. groundlord.com

Maydencroft

As an ecologically focused business, Maydencroft creates, restores and maintains landscapes “where people and nature can thrive”. Consultants and field teams work together to find the most sustainable approach in everything it does. maydencroft.co.uk

Rockleigh Ltd

Northamptonshirebased Rockleigh’s reputation precedes itself to the point that it now o ers its arboricultural services in surrounding counties. It undertakes everything from the maintenance of trees to topiary on estates to celebrity’s properties. rockleighltd.com

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Thompson Tree Services (Midlands) Ltd

Thompson Tree Services (Midlands) Ltd is a privately-owned arboricultural contracting and consultancy company with modern, specialised equipment and a team of qualified, experienced sta . thompson-treeservices. co.uk

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR In partnership with

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This category incorporates all aspects of being a well-respected employer. It celebrates slick and professional recruitment processes, positive sta experiences and exceptional training and development opportunities as well as focusing on the employment of apprentices and their retention.

The winner...

Ground Control Ltd

Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment, with a vision to leave the world in a better place than it found it.

It has a business wide commitment to sustainability and uses technology and data to nurture environments and enable its customers to deliver on their environmental promises. Ground Control creates better landscapes, nurtures natural environments and construct spaces that bring people, places and the planet together to realise the potential of human nature at its best.

The company recognises that it is the people at every level which make it a thriving company and a great place to work, and says it is proud to enable and support this. Judges said there were “great initiatives to ensure sta wellbeing, training and development are at the forefront of the business.” ground-control.co.uk

The shortlist...

Acre Landscapes Ltd

With more than 25 years’ experience, Acre Landscapes has become an award-winning commercial contractor with the ‘Acre Way’ resulting in quality construction and maintenance surpassing clients' hopes. acrelandscapes.com

ATM Ltd

ATM o ers employees a comprehensive range of training programmes to expand their skillsets and flourish in their careers. It celebrates professional development and promotions and many of its employees remain with the company for many years. atm-ltd.co.uk

Benchmark Grounds Maintenance Ltd

Benchmark specialises in o ering comprehensive grounds maintenance services to the commercial and public sectors nationwide. benchmark-gm.co.uk

Graduate Landscapes Ltd

For more than 20 years, Graduate Landscapes has been providing garden design, construction and maintenance, with a team of experienced, thoughtful and hard-working professionals. graduatelandscapes.co.uk

HLM Architects

HLM delivers places and spaces that improve lives. Its culture is one of transparency, employee engagement and wellbeing and its award-winning team expertly integrates buildings and landscape. hlmarchitects.com

Wright Landscapes Ltd

From humble beginnings, Wright Landscapes’ team now comprises a range of in-house experts operating from its four-acre nursery and design studio in Knutsford. wrightlandscapes.co.uk

Trex Transcend Lineage combines contemporary delicate wood grain streaking with tranquil tones. O ering a high performance yet low maintenance solution, Trex Transcend Lineage is backed by a 50-year warranty*, reflective of what’s next in outdoor living.

LANDSCAPE COMPANY OVER £5M TURNOVER

About

This category has been created for the behemoths of the industry. Judges wanted examples of in-depth sta training and development, tight relationships with suppliers and the willingness to give something back to the industry.

The winner...

Nicholsons

Oxfordshire-based Nicholsons o ers professional, expert advice on all matters relating to trees, woodlands and the natural environment. The team of highly qualified arborists, ecologists, foresters, garden designers, landscape architects, soil specialists and contractors provides a unified service to Nicholsons’ clients and partners in the industry.

From environmental planning to garden design and delivery, Nicholsons o ers a unique, end-to-end service and expertise of the highest quality within one cohesive team, providing clients with continuity and reassurance.

An extensive training budget ensures sta can progress and develop with plenty of opportunities available to do so, and Nicholsons’ corporate social responsibility sets an impressive benchmark for the industry, supporting a community-led conservation programme, charity events, and forest school projects.

Sustainability is at the core of the business, as Nicholsons looks to reduce the carbon footprint of each project and is developing a Green Landscape Audit. nicholsonsgb.com

The shortlist...

Rosebank Landscaping

Known for creating luxury landscapes, Rosebank Landscaping has built up an enviable reputation since it was founded in 2016 – albeit quietly and modestly. It competes with companies older and larger than itself, implementing a high level of maturity into the business despite its relative youth, becoming a preferred supplier of landscaping services to many. Its main source of enquiry is through recommendation and repeat business, working with high-profile clients and prolific contractors and consultants. rosebanklandscaping.co.uk

Forming a long term partnership with your marketing agency

The grass isn’t always greener!

When choosing a digital marketing agency to work with, it’s important to pick a partner that forms a positive relationship with its clients and can genuinely benefit your business.

Bringing 25 years of experience to the table, Adtrak is a UK agency with over 150 positive reviews from clients. This is because your success is our success and we strive to provide the service you need to grow and flourish as a business.

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About

This award highlights where partnerships have succeeded. The judges explored examples on how a partnership has helped a business – whether it’s enabled them to save money, deliver a better service or complete a job, had a major impact on the way they work or enhanced their work in some other way.

The winner...

Conquest Creative Spaces in collaboration with Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, industry suppliers and contractors

With the help of industry suppliers and contractors, Conquest Creative Spaces was able to build a surprise garden for a family in need in time for Christmas. The family’s five-year-old son had severe physical and neurological disabilities, and so their previous garden had proved to be an unsafe and di cult environment. In 2020, aware of the struggle many had felt from lockdown, Conquest Creative Spaces contacted the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity to refer a family in need of a new garden. In a short space of time, and with more than £50k in material donations, over 12 di erent contractors helping throughout the build, and the help of the local community, Conquest Creative Spaces was able to create an incredible, multi-level garden which can be easily accessed in a wheelchair and will provide a space for the family to cherish for years to come. conquestspaces.co.uk

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Acacia Gardens Ltd in collaboration with Odie Green Garden Design

Often collaborating with garden designers to bring their creations to life, Acacia Gardens recently worked with Odie Green Garden Design to build an English country style garden in London which had sustainability at its heart. acacia-gardens.co.uk

Davies White Ltd

in collaboration with Grosvenor, Tonkin Liu, Gardiner & Theobald, Make-Good, Nigel Dunnett, Gary Grant, Cordula Zeilder and Simon Wyatt

For the last three years, Davies White has been part of the collaborative, innovative project team to transform London's Grosvenor Square. davieswhite.co.uk

Green-tech in collaboration with Gavin Jones

Through a long-standing trading relationship, Green-tech and Gavin Jones completed the soft landscaping on the tiered ‘Jenga blocks’ of the Leonardo Hotel in Manchester, collaborating through every step of the project. green-tech.co.uk

MEDITE SMARTPLY in collaboration with Sarah Eberle, Alex and Emma Devereux and Landform Consultants Ltd

The MEDITE SMARTPLY Building the Future Garden at Chelsea last year showcased MEDITE SMARTPLY products and scooped not only a Gold medal but also the Best Construction Award. mdfosb.com

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Wright Landscapes Ltd in collaboration with Domis Construction and Renaissance Wright Landscapes was commissioned as part of the £35m regeneration project to transform the former Salford racecourse. To overcome numerous challenges, it worked closely with Domis and Renaissance. wrightlandscapes.co.uk

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Creating, maintaining and sustaining better landscapes and biodiverse habitats

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SUSTAINABLE COMPANY OF THE YEAR In partnership with

About

This award highlights companies that have achieved sustainable development. It is open to companies that can demonstrate commitment to managing their social, environmental, and financial obligations. It also sought ethical leadership, clear environmental management systems.

The winner...

Mitie Landscapes

Mitie Landscapes’ nationwide network of award-winning experts deliver a professional service to ensure landscaped areas provide the right first impressions. It services both public and private sector organisations providing tailored horticultural and landscaping services, including grounds maintenance, landscape projects, living green walls, interior o ce planting, and winter services.

As a responsible business, Mitie is committed to eliminating its impacts on the environment and mitigating the e ects of climate change with its ambitious Plan Zero commitment, which aims to reach its net zero emissions target in 2025 – 25 years ahead of the government’s target. This plan focuses on three key themes: emissions, resources and infrastructure. Mitie is also helping its customers to deliver similar ambitious targets whilst improving biodiversity across their estate and is committed to a sustainable future through diversity and inclusivity initiatives, outreach programmes and volunteering opportunities. mitie.com/all-services/landscapes

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Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd

Eco Sustainable Solutions strives to live up to its name, with an environmental policy committed to ongoing evaluation of its site operations and their impact on the climate and continuously making e orts to improve the biodiversity across its three sites. In just over three decades, the company has recycled more than four million tonnes of organic material, now recycling more than 250,000t each year. thisiseco.co.uk

Nicholsons

From environmental planning to garden design and delivery, Nicholsons o ers a unique end-toend service. Amongst its numerous o erings, Nicholsons boasts a Plant Healthy certified nursery, uses a cement-free alternative on all its projects, and seeks to reduce the carbon footprint of its construction through the use of CarboniCa. One of its many goals for this year and beyond is to increase the number of ‘nature-led’ designs, instilling an ‘environment first’ culture with clients. nicholsonsgb.com

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‣ Installation of Composite Decking, Cladding & Fencing

‣ Installation of Artificial Grass

‣ Basic Site Setting Out & Preparation

‣ Installation of Porcelain Paving Materials

‣ Installation of Stone Paving Materials

The perfect blend of hands on and classroom training, tailored to enhance your existing knowledge and experience. talasey.co.uk

DESIGN AND BUILD COMPANY In partnership with

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In this incredibly competitive market, this category seeks a company that provides a top-quality service plus a little something else that makes them stand out from the crowd. They don’t have to be the biggest, but applicants needed to show how they run their business to the highest standard.

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Rosebank Landscaping

Rosebank Landscaping is a multi-award-winning and internationally renowned landscape design and build practice. It has been creating luxury landscapes since 2016, when Cameron Wilson and Matt Keightley first founded the company. It tries to promote a “culture of freedom and autonomy” whilst having a clear sta ng structure for its employees to see the career possibilities ahead of them, with CPD o ered on a weekly basis to aid development.

Both Wilson and Keightley participate in industry events to share their experiences and learnings, and Rosebank takes on graduates to help blossoming garden designers to flourish. It hopes to sustainably grow over the next couple of years and to expand its international design portfolio and the reach of its construction in the UK – all whilst maintaining the high standards Rosebank has become known for. rosebanklandscaping.co.uk

The shortlist...

Artisan Landscapes

From its studio in Westbury-on-Trym, Artisan Landscapes undertakes projects across the UK, with its construction team focusing on the South West. The team has scooped numerous awards. artisanlandscapes.co.uk

Gartenart Swimming Ponds

Gartenart is a leading company in designing/ constructing swimming ponds and natural pools. It uses carbon calculation tools to monitor its footprint, and is a founding member of the BANSP. gartenart.co.uk

Graduate Landscapes Ltd

A team of experienced, thoughtful, and hard-working professionals, Graduate Landscapes undertakes garden design, construction and maintenance from its base in Hampshire. graduatelandscapes.co.uk

Landscapia Ltd

Landscapia is an award-winning company specialising in creating beautiful gardens and contemporary outdoor spaces. It has a dedicated team which prides itself on its professionalism and attention to detail. landscapia.co.uk

Nicholsons

O ering an end-to-end design and build journey to private and public clients, Nicholsons has become known for pragmatic solutions and driving sustainability in design. It has a team of highly qualified arborists, ecologists, foresters and soil specialists. nicholsonsgb.com

The Garden Company Ltd

The Garden Company creates places of enduring value through design expertise and landscaping craftmanship. Managing director, James Scott, was also voted as one of Pro Landscaper’s Most Influential people. thegardenco.co.uk

Supreme Winner

Nicholsons

A REALLY STRONG ENTRY ALL ROUND, WITH LOTS OF EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT EACH ANSWER; THIS IS A COMPANY THAT THE LANDSCAPING SECTOR SHOULD BE REALLY PROUD OF, WITH A GREAT FOCUS ON STAFF, SUSTAINABILITY, THE FUTURE AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION – WELL DONE TEAM NICHOLSONS

Stuart Dantzic Managing director, Caribbean Blinds

Judges' Comments

"A CLEAR VISION AND APPROACH TO STAFF TRAINING, CSR, TECHNOLOGY USE AND FUTURE GROWTH PLANS.”

“A REALLY STRONG ENTRY ALL ROUND WITH LOTS OF EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT EACH ANSWER. WELL DONE NICHOLSONS!”

“NOT ONLY HAS NICHOLSONS INTRODUCED INITIATIVES AND PRACTICES TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE, BUT IT NOW HAS CLEAR GOALS TO REDUCE ITS FOOTPRINT FURTHER AND HELP OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. A REALLY IMPRESSIVE PLAN FOR 2023 AND BEYOND.”

"THE ORGANISATION HAS SOME EXCELLENT INITIATIVES AND HAS GROWN WELL.”

“AN IMPRESSIVE COMPANY WHICH PLACES MUCH EMPHASIS ON SUSTAINABILITY AS PART OF ITS DELIVERY. EVEN BETTER IF THEIR FUTURE PLANS WERE TO INCLUDE THE AMBITIOUS SBTI AS PART OF THEIR STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO.”

"A BRILLIANT EXAMPLE OF HOW EVERY GREAT BUSINESS SHOULD BE RUN AND CLEARLY A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS FOR OTHERS TO ASPIRE TO.”

Judges

Andy Corcoran Places Management

Richard Gardiner NAG Solutions

Ewan Oliver Lendlease

Ken White Frosts Landscape Construction

Adam White Davies White

Gemma Jerome Building with Nature

Gemma Murphy ViewHR

Lynn Hunter Pro-Motion

Alison Warner Evolve and Grow

Nina Mason Eljays44

Jonathan Hazell Tree Consultant

Nick Ruddle Action Coach

Marcus Watson Ground Control

Richard Kay BALI Chalk Fund Trustee

winners list

New Company (Under 2 years old)

Utopia Landscapes

Apprentice of the Year

Chloe Ryman, Azpects Ltd

Supplier and Service Provider

Caribbean Blinds UK Ltd

Trade Nursery of the Year

Provender Nurseries Ltd

Landscape Architecture Studio

Fira Landscape Ltd

Landscape Company £1m - £5m Turnover

YGS Landscapes

Commercial Landscape Company

Tony Benger Landscaping Ltd

Garden Design Company

Rachel Bailey Garden Design Ltd

Grounds Maintenance Company

Glendale Countryside Ltd