APL Feature Garden

As the leading professional body for landscapers in the UK, the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) champions excellence and innovation across the horticultural sector.

For 2027, Harrogate Flower Shows is partnering with the APL to offer four members the opportunity to design and create a series of unique Gardens in a Changing World.

This is a chance to showcase your expertise, inspire visitors, and demonstrate the very best of contemporary garden design.

Each successful applicant will receive:

NEHS sponsorship towards the material costs of the scheme
Provision of site base works completed by an accredited contractor
A garden plot of 5m x 5m, including a 5 ft-high hedge along one side
Exposure to up to 40,000 visitors during the four-day event
The chance to win the prestigious Premier Gold award and up to £600 in prize money

Seize this unique opportunity to inspire, innovate, and leave your mark on one of the UK’s premier horticultural stages.