The entries are in, the judges have met and deliberated and the shortlist for the APL Awards 2011 has been announced

The APL Awards, sponsored by Bradstone, are now in their 15th year and recognise the best of British landscaping and demonstrate the APL’s commitment to professional workmanship and customer satisfaction.

This year’s judging panel consisted of Mark Gregory (Landform Consultants and APL Chair), Stuart Marler (TVG Landscaping), James Alexander Sinclair, Chris Young from The Garden Magazine and Mark Wood of Bradstone.

Chair of Judges and APL Chair Mark Gregory commented, “We had a very tough decision on our hands. Often there will be one or two entries that really stand out but this year there were more than a handful that were outstanding – we agonised long and hard.

And the great news? A local garden designed by Jo Thompson and built by Kent landscapers Outdoor Creations, has been shortlisted for one of the awards. We'll know no more till the day, so keep everything crossed!