A standout example of our work is this freestanding greenhouse in our Messenger system. Measuring 12.8m x 4.2m the structure has three different zones. At its heart, a central seating area with a sofa provides a tranquil space to pause and take in the wider walled garden design by Pip Morrison, while the two adjoining growing zones, each with discrete under-bench tubular heating, allow for carefully controlled environments tailored to different planting needs.
Although the project began as a blank canvas, the completed design feels as though it has stood for generations, blending seamlessly with its surroundings and enriching the character of the garden.
The Messenger glazing system makes it particularly well-suited to sensitive heritage settings, where the timeless appeal of a natural wood aesthetic is essential.
Public Realm Landscapes & Gardens Award
Civic Trees – Specialists in Mature Tree Supply, Planting & Relocation
Founded in 1963, Civic Trees has grown to become one of the UK's market leaders in the supply, planting, and relocation of mature and semi-mature trees. With over six decades of experience, we have developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, professional services across both public and private sectors. In addition to tree management, we also offer expert landscaping services and are proud to be recognised as specialists in living green wall installations. We are known for our efficient, cost-effective, and reliable approach. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our investment in staff development—our team is made up of fully trained, certified professionals who undergo continuous professional training to ensure we always meet the highest standards of technical skill and site safety.
Over the years, Civic Trees has contributed to many landmark landscape projects across the UK and Europe. Highlights include screening the Berlin Wall, enhancing the approach roads to Disneyland Paris, and playing a key role in the redevelopment of London’s iconic Trafalgar Square.
Our clients include local authorities, developers, commercial enterprises, and private homeowners. Whether it's long-term tree and vegetation management in public spaces or the careful establishment of trees in residential gardens or corporate landscapes, we tailor our service to meet individual project needs.
We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients, taking the time to understand their goals and offering expert advice at every stage. Our consultancy team can provide detailed guidance on tree species selection, size, and form to ensure the perfect fit for your project.
We source trees from a wide network of top-tier growers across the UK and Europe—ensuring we find the right trees for you, rather than selling what we have in stock.
www.CivicTrees.co.uk
Info@CivicTrees.co.uk 020
Judges’ Award
Creepers Nursery is a family-run business with over 35 years of experience, serving as the leading wholesale nursery in Surrey, South London, and Hampshire. We supply top quality plants, shrubs, trees, and topiary across the UK, with additional locations in the New Forest and Wandsworth. Our tailored buying service offers a vast selection of plants, carefully sourced from the finest growers in the UK and Europe.
Student Design Large Domestic Award
Country Supplies is your experienced partner in reliably delivering exceptional quality and value landscaping materials to achieve your successful client journeys. We stock and deliver an unparalleled selection of soft and hard landscaping materials from a range of premium suppliers and our own hand selected products. We supply a spectrum of materials from Decking and Paving to Fencing and Cladding to Compost and Aggregates.
Garden Jewel
Deepdale Trees is a Bedfordshire based company specialising in the production of both Air-Pot® container and field grown semi-mature trees, shrubs, and hedging. Established in 1995, they have over 25 years of experience in the nursery industry, supplying to landscapers, landscape architects and garden designers, as well as major construction firms.
Situated in the historical market town of Potton, our nursery is ideally located to supply year-round deliveries across the country. With over 100 deliveries a week, the yard is always a busy place to be!
Over the years, we have built a wealth of experience and knowledge which is the basis of our credible and trusted reputation. From giving expert advice on the right type of tree for a particular environment, to offering imaginative ideas on how to create an exceptional landscape or garden, Deepdale Trees strength lies in delivering top-class customer service at every stage of the process.
Recently, Deepdale Trees have partnered with Smits Tree Nursery. Building on a bond developed through over 20 years of trading, our companies will join forces to provide the market with an even stronger and more comprehensive offering. Based in Brabant in the Netherlands, Smits are a nursery with over 200 hectares of production, focused on high quality hedging, topiary, and multi-stems.
Providing the highest quality to our customers will always be our number one priority and the merger will only strengthen this. With a wider range of products and a larger quantity of plants available, our customers will have even more choice.
Deepdale Trees are delighted to have the opportunity to sponsor an award this year and we would like to congratulate all the participants in the SGD Awards 2025. If you would like to find out more about Deepdale, feel free to visit our website or alternatively give us a call. DeepdaleTreesLtd
Established 1864
New Designer Landscapes & Gardens Award
With 160 years of horticultural heritage, Hillier is a family-owned business renowned for growing exceptional quality British trees. Based in Hampshire, the company cultivates over 150 tree varieties across 700 acres, offering a wide range of options to suit project from small urban developments to large-scale landscaping ventures.
Sustainability is at the core of Hillier’s values. Holding ISO 14001, Planet Mark, and Plant Healthy certifications, the company has long been committed to environmental responsibility, biosecurity, and creating landscapes that stand the test of time. Hillier Trees have been peat-free for over 20 years, with the entire business recently transitioning to 100% peat-free production.
Research and development are integral to Hillier’s success, driving continuous improvement and innovation. This dedication has led to the creation of some of the company’s most well-regarded ranges, including the award-winning Streetwise collection, designed to thrive in challenging urban environments.
Hillier’s innovation extends across a variety of projects, from climate-resilient tree trials to water efficiency studies and soil health research. Their commitment to improvement is evident in every aspect of the business, ensuring the highest quality trees and most sustainable practices.
The nursery offers one of the UK’s largest selections of semi-mature and super semi-mature trees, meticulously grown through multiple transplantations and expert pruning to guarantee strength and visual appeal. Trees are available container-grown throughout the year or as rootballed stock from November to April.
Designers are welcome to visit Hillier’s private estate arboretum, where they can handpick trees or utilise Hilliers contract growing service, securing premium stock in advance.
By combining heritage, innovation, and a deep commitment to sustainability, Hillier continues to grow trees that not only transform landscapes but also shape the future of horticulture. Hillier is proud to support the New Designer category at the 2026 SGLD awards.
Healing or Learning Landscapes & Gardens Award
MFL Insurance Group is proud of its longstanding relationship with the SGLD and is delighted to sponsor this year’s Healing or Learning Landscapes & Gardens Award.
As a specialist insurance broker, MFL provide SGLD members with bespoke coverage tailored to the needs of Garden and Landscape designers – at competitive premiums. We offer a comprehensive suite of insurance policies to protect your practice, including Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Employers’ Liability, Office Insurance, and Drone insurance, to name a few.
What sets us apart is your dedicated client manager who understands your profession, ensuring you receive a personal and responsive service. This is backed by our experienced in-house claims team to support you and advocate on your behalf throughout the claims process.
SGLD Members also benefit from:
· A free legal helpline, staffed by a respected, high profile law firm.
· Our free in-house contract vetting service.
· Ongoing advice and support tailored to your practice.
o Dedicated Client Manager
o In-house claims team.
At MFL, we pride ourselves on our clear, pragmatic approach and are committed to helping you secure the right protection for your practice for a competitive premium.
Please contact MFL for a quotation or to discuss how we can assist your practice
Student Design Public Realm Award
Palmstead Nurseries: Over 50 Years of Sustainable Growing Excellence.
Founded in 1968, Palmstead Nurseries have been a key supplier in the horticultural industry for more than five decades. From their sole nursery in Wye, near Ashford in Kent, they have evolved into a respected and innovative business, supplying high-quality plants to landscape architects, designers, contractors and public sector organisations across the UK.
Palmstead’s core strength lies in a commitment to in-house propagation and young plant development. They take great pride in producing the majority of the plants they sell, affording them the ability to maintain tight control over provenance, quality, and biosecurity. The experienced and passionate team closely monitor every stage of growth, ensuring that each plant leaving the nursery meets the highest standards.
Recognised by the HTA as the winner of their inaugural ‘Best Inspirational Business’ award, Palmstead have long been champions of sustainable horticulture. The 53-hectare site is a hub of innovation, featuring advanced rainwater harvesting and storage systems, along with automated irrigation and climate control systems. With the completion of a third reservoir, they are fully self-sufficient for irrigation—an achievement that reflects a long-standing commitment to resource conservation.
Sustainability is deeply rooted in every aspect of Palmstead’s operations. Their home-grown plants are mostly potted in peat-free compost, using recyclable grey pots on an automated potting machine utilising energy drawn from a substantial solar array. These steps form part of a broader aim to minimise environmental impact.
To ensure their efforts are measurable and continuously improving, Palmstead has joined with environmental consultancy Planet Mark. By establishing a verified baseline of their carbon footprint, the nursery are continually working towards important annual reductions, guided by scientific data rather than assumption.
Palmstead Nurseries are not only growing plants—they are growing a greener, more sustainable future for UK horticulture.
CLERKENWELL International Residential Landscapes & Gardens Award
Nth Degree Clerkenwell redefines luxury outdoor living, standing at the intersection of timeless design and enduring quality. Driven by a passion to inspire, the brand creates spaces where memories are made, stories are shared, and moments are cherished for years to come.
From mid-century-inspired seating to weather-resistant dining collections, every piece reflects a perfect balance of form and function. Designed to blur the boundaries between indoors and out, Nth Degree’s collections bring sophistication, comfort, and style to any setting — whether a private garden, terrace, or interior space.
Each piece is upholstered in high-performance, water-repellent fabrics that resist moisture and spills, ensuring effortless maintenance and lasting beauty through every season. Safety and quality remain at the heart of every design. All Nth Degree products comply with stringent UK fire safety standards (BS 5852 Source 0), ensuring both peace of mind and exceptional craftsmanship for residential and commercial environments alike.
NthDegreeClerkenwell
Nth-Degree-Clerkenwell
@NthDegree_UK
NthDegree.co.uk
CustomerService@NthDegree.co.uk
020 8037 6338
Planting Design Award
Modular have been building award winning gardens and landscapes for designers since 2004. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, quality of work, attention to detail and client communication. Our office is in North London, but we take on projects all over the UK in the domestic and commercial spaces. We have worked with many SGD members over the years including Tom Stuart Smith, Andy Sturgeon, Harris Bugg Studio, James Alexander Sinclair, Cleve West, Ann Marie Powell, James Smith, Charlotte Rowe.
At Modular we have a ‘can do’ spirit. For designers to concentrate on their strengths we’ve developed a range of services to support them including technical assistance, feasibility studies, shop drawings and value engineering. These tools and processes are all aimed to hit your clients’ budgets and to get the project over the line.
Our process aligns with RIBA works stages to dovetail seamlessly with other industry professionals so we can take on projects of any size and be integrated at any stage.
Our aim is to help you realise your design to the highest of standards. Please get in touch to discuss your project. We look forward to working together.
@Modular.London
@Modular.London
www.Modular.London
Info@Modular.London
020 7253 1222
STONEWORLD
Everything you need in stone
Large Residential Landscapes & Gardens Award
At Stoneworld, we are passionate about the art and precision of natural stone craftsmanship. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in supplying and fabricating premium stone materials for residential, commercial, and landscape projects across the UK.
Based in Oxfordshire, our state-of-the-art production facility is equipped with the latest stone-cutting and technology, allowing us to produce bespoke stone features with exceptional accuracy and quality. From elegant kitchen worktops and bathroom vanities to grand staircases and garden paving, every project is delivered with care, expertise, and attention to detail.
We work with a wide range of materials including limestone, marble, granite, slate, and porcelain, and offer full support from design through to installation. Our in-house team collaborates closely with architects, designers, contractors, and homeowners to bring visions to life—whether traditional or contemporary.
Sustainability and responsible sourcing are central to our approach. We are committed to reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring all our materials are ethically sourced.
As proud sponsors of the SGLD Awards, we’re delighted to celebrate excellence and innovation in garden and landscape design. We believe that quality materials are the foundation of outstanding design, and we’re honoured to support those who share our commitment to craftsmanship and creativity.
StoneworldOxfordshire
@Stoneworld_Oxon
@StoneworldOxfordshire
Stoneworld.co.uk
Sales@Stoneworld.co.uk
01844 279 274
Table Sponsor
The Garden Builders are known for the construction of high-quality gardens in London, including numerous RHS Flower Show winners.
Clients highly value our impeccable craftsmanship, attention to the minutest detail and exceptional professionalism. In 20 years of operations, since 1998, the Garden Builders have become synonymous with landscape construction excellence.
We work out of our office in Fulham, in a locale teeming with shops showcasing garden furniture, lighting and exterior features, where our passionate team collaborate closely with clients to create beautiful gardens perfect for their lifestyles and requirements.
During this time, we have formed close relationships with garden designers and landscaping professionals, both emerging and of long-standing, to interpret their designs to the highest quality standards.
GardenBuilders
@GardenBuilders
@GardenBuilders
GardenBuilders.co.uk
Enquiries@GardenBuilders.co.uk
020 3982 7261
Student Design Large Domestic Award
The Outdoor Room is a landscape contracting company founded in 1995 by David Dodd . David and his team have only ever had one simple goal in mind: to create gardens of outstanding quality. Over the past thirty years this goal has been realised, with many gardens winning awards from the leading industry bodies such as British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers (SGLD) and theRoyal Horticultural Society (RHS). Based in the Southeast of England, The Outdoor Room employs a team of individuals who are highly skilled in all aspects of the landscaping industry - self motivated and always on hand to help with any client request that comes our way.
From designing, building and maintaining large scale domestic projects and commercial schemes right through to show gardens, attention to detail is the mantra that sets the benchmark for everything we undertake.
We are committed to the future of the landscaping industry and take our responsibility of investing in the development of our staff seriously, actively supporting our staff in their pursuit of further qualifications. We also ensure we invest in the health and well-being of the whole Outdoor Room team and our wider horticultural family through our partnership with Perennial, the leading charity supporting workers within the horticultural and landscaping industry.
Small Residential Landscapes & Gardens
Brickworks Vande Moortel was established in 1864 in the Scheldt Valley in Oudenaarde. Today it is more active than ever at the same location. Guided by the Vande Moortel family, the company has grown to become an important manufacturer at the top line of facing bricks and is the Belgian market leader in clay pavers. Throughout its long history, Brickworks Vande Moortel has always integrated the latest technologies. It was one of the first manufacturers to launch ecological formats at 7 cm on a large scale, and was the first European manufacturer to produce Class A and A+ clay pavers. By acting proactively as a manufacturer, Vande Moortel still meets the needs of the current market.
In addition to quality, Vande Moortel has also heavily invested in capacity. The brick plant currently produces 95,000,000 bricks annually. In addition to Belgium, part of the production is also destined for its neighbouring countries, the Scandinavian countries, Eastern Europe and other export markets such as Japan, America and the Arabian Peninsula. The bricks produced in Oudenaarde meet the highest quality standards. The bricks typically score above Belgian standards, which are among the strictest in the world. For instance, the clay pavers have an extremely low level of water absorption and the facing bricks have a very high compressive strength.
Brickworks Vande Moortel
Brickworks Vande Moortel
@BrickworksVandeMoortel
www.VandeMoortel.co.uk
Info@VandeMoortel.co.uk
+32 (0)55
Student Design Design for the Environment Award
Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries.
Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you.
Globally more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows.
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in the UK, Canada and Australia, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how you can design without limits at vectorworks.net or follow us on social media.
Transform your design, modelling and presentation workflows with Vectorworks Landmark, the industry-leading landscape-focused BIM software solution made specifically for landscape architects and designers. With intelligent objects, powerful databases and flexible documentation features.
Landmark streamlines integrated 2D and 3D landscape-specific BIM workflows all in one application. With enhancements that spark limitless creativity, Vectorworks Landmark 2024 delivers intuitive design tools that enable meaningful participation in the BIM process. These include a more efficient and customisable user interface, a new automated Fence tool and a dedicated nature-focused colour palette. Empowering you to design without limits.
Built Landscape Design Award
Grad is a hidden- x system for decking and cladding that is changing the way designers, architects and contractors approach outdoor and architectural projects. Developed by a French family-owned business and now rmly established in the UK, Grad combines precision engineering with timeless materials to deliver solutions that are both elegant and practical.
At the heart of the system are lightweight aluminium rails and patented clips that allow boards to be installed quickly, without visible screws or nails. This creates awless alignment, ensures every board sits perfectly, and reduces installation times dramatically compared to traditional methods. The result is a nish that looks re ned and lasts for decades, with easy access for maintenance when needed.
Grad works seamlessly with premium modi ed timbers including Accoya, Kebony, Thermory and Moso Bamboo. These woods are chosen for their stability, durability and natural beauty, giving designers con dence in specifying nishes that not only look stunning but perform in demanding environments. From gardens and terraces to façades and interiors, the system o ers exibility across applications.
By removing the complications often associated with timber decking and cladding, Grad makes it easier to focus on design. The system is trusted worldwide for residential, commercial and public projects and is supported in the UK by an expert team o ering technical advice, 3D renders, and on-site guidance. Grad is proud to sponsor the SGLD Awards and support the landscape and garden design community. We believe the combination of innovative systems and talented designers leads to inspiring spaces that connect people with nature and stand the test of time.
www.Grad-System.co.uk
UKContact@Grad-System.com
Design for the Environment
Beth Chatto was a pioneering plantswoman and garden designer whose work transformed modern horticulture through her sustainable and ecological approach to planting. Her guiding principle, “right plant, right place,” championed the idea that plants should be chosen according to the conditions in which they naturally thrive, rather than forcing them to grow in unsuitable environments. This philosophy led to gardens that were not only beautiful but resilient, water-e cient, and biodiverse, long before sustainability became a mainstream concern. Beth’s success was deeply rooted in the research of her husband, Andrew Chatto, an amateur botanist who meticulously studied where and how plants grew in the wild. His notes on natural habitats, from dry Mediterranean slopes to damp woodlands, provided the foundation for Beth’s experimental planting at their garden in Elmstead Market, Essex.
Today, the Beth Chatto Education Trust continues to advance this powerful ecological philosophy. Building on decades of research and practical experience, the Trust inspires gardeners, landscape professionals and communities to adopt planting practices that respect local ecosystems. Through education, outreach, and demonstration projects, the Trust shows how selecting plants adapted to local soils can enrich biodiversity and create sustainable landscapes.
This commitment to ecological planting extends into the built environment through innovative projects such as the Chattowood housing development, Beth Chatto’s Meanwhile Garden, and the Albert Roundabout. Each project exempli es how thoughtful plant selection and design can transform urban and residential spaces into thriving, rich habitats. In doing so, the Trust ensures that Beth Chatto’s legacy continues to inspire future generations.
Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens
@bethchattogardens
www.bethchatto.co.uk
info@bethchatto.co.uk
01206 822007
The Judges’ Award
David Harber is a globally renowned leader in luxury sculptures, sundials and water features. Our award-winning artworks grace some of the most prestigious addresses around the world. Set in the Oxfordshire countryside, our workshop and design studio are living monuments to British creativity and craftsmanship, where engineering and creative ingenuity meet.
A David Harber piece is about time and place; the people who commission them and the sentiment they convey.
Our boundless creativity and collaborative spirit make for truly unique experiences, whether the end goal is a classic design or a one-of-a-kind creation.
The Significant Impact Award
Our nurseries have a tradition spanning over 130 years. Founded in 1895, they now belong to the top 10 tree nurseries in Europe. On approximately 700 hectares of open land in Germany, the Netherlands and France and with more than 150 highly qualified employees we cultivate more than 280,000 trees. Our customers can choose from a wide range of high-quality plants: from avenue trees to specimen trees or hand-molded plants; from shrubs to imposing, individually grown large trees, that we deliver to projects all over Europe.
