Events - Atlantes Landscapes

Award-Winning Landscapers in Exeter – APL Awards 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026July 12, 2026 by Denise Bentley

Atlantes Landscapes is proud to share a key milestone at the prestigious APL Awards, held at The Brewery in London.

As an Exeter-based landscaping company, we specialise in landscaping, garden design, and garden maintenance, delivering high-quality outdoor spaces across Exeter and the wider South West. This national recognition highlights our continued commitment to excellence within the landscaping industry.

Award-Winning Landscaping Projects

At this year’s awards, our work was recognised in two categories:

Silver Award – Project Value Over £250,000
Bronze Award – Water Feature

These awards reflect our expertise in delivering high-end landscaping projects in Exeter, combining technical precision with strong design implementation. From complex builds to detailed water features, our team consistently delivers landscapes that are both functional and visually refined.

Leading Landscaping, Garden Design & Maintenance in Exeter

The APL Awards are a benchmark for quality in the UK landscaping sector. Being recognised at this level reinforces our position as a trusted landscaping company in Exeter, offering:

Professional landscaping services for residential and commercial projects
Bespoke garden design in Exeter, tailored to each client and site
Reliable garden maintenance services, ensuring landscapes mature and perform over time

Our approach integrates design, construction, and ongoing care, allowing us to support our clients throughout the full lifecycle of their gardens.

A Collaborative Approach to High-Quality Landscaping

Every successful project is built on collaboration. We work closely with:

Clients across Exeter and the South West
Garden designers and landscape architects
Specialist suppliers and nurseries
Skilled subcontractors

This collaborative model enables us to deliver premium landscaping solutions in Exeter, with consistency, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of each project’s vision.

Recognised Excellence in UK Landscaping

These latest awards build on previous achievements, including a Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 and the APL Best New Business Award 2025.

Such recognition strengthens our reputation as an award-winning landscaping company in Exeter, known for delivering design-led gardens, high-quality construction, and professional garden maintenance services.

Landscaping Services in Exeter and the South West

Looking ahead, we remain focused on delivering exceptional outdoor spaces across Exeter and surrounding areas. Whether it is a full garden design and landscaping project, or ongoing garden maintenance in Exeter, our goal is to create landscapes that are:

Beautiful and functional
Built to last
Tailored to each client’s lifestyle and property

If you are looking for experienced landscapers in Exeter, Atlantes Landscapes offers a complete, professional service from concept to completion and beyond. Contact us.

Atlantes Landscapes Supports YMCA at Cove House, Paignton

Posted on March 19, 2026July 12, 2026 by Denise Bentley

Atlantes Landscapes recently took part in a meaningful volunteering project in Paignton, supporting a new supported housing development that will soon provide accommodation for young people at risk of homelessness.

Cove House, located on Cliff Road overlooking Paignton Bay, is being developed by the YMCA Exeter as part of its wider mission to offer safe housing, stability, and structured support for vulnerable young adults across Devon.

As a landscaping company based in Exeter and working across Devon, we were proud to contribute our time and expertise to help improve the outdoor environment of this important project.

Our Role on Site

Our team travelled to Paignton to volunteer on the external landscaping around Cove House, focusing on creating structure and improving the usability of the garden space for future residents.

Works completed included:

Planting 45 Griselinia hedging plants around the perimeter of the site
Establishing natural boundaries to improve privacy and definition
Adding structure to the outdoor space to support future landscaping development
Creating a greener and more welcoming environment for residents

The hedge plants, supplied by Quercus Nursery, will develop into a strong natural boundary over time, helping shape a calmer and more secure outdoor setting.

Why This Project Matters to Us

At Atlantes Landscapes, we believe landscaping has a direct impact on how people experience and interact with their environment. Projects like Cove House highlight how outdoor spaces can play an important role in wellbeing, especially in supported housing settings.

Working on this project reinforced the importance of:

Safe and well-designed outdoor environments
Access to green space for mental wellbeing
Creating spaces that feel calm, structured, and usable
Supporting organisations working directly with young people

Supporting Young People Through the YMCA

During the day, we had the opportunity to hear more about the work of YMCA Exeter and the purpose behind Cove House.

The development will provide supported accommodation for young people in Torbay who need stability and guidance as they move towards independent living. The outdoor environment is a key part of that journey, offering a space for residents to feel settled and supported.

Being involved in a project that directly contributes to the lives of young people in Devon was something our team valued highly.

Our Approach to Volunteering

This project reflects how we approach community involvement at Atlantes Landscapes. We aim to apply the same standards used in our landscaping, garden design, and garden maintenance work across Exeter and Devon to selected volunteer projects where we can make a real difference.

For us, it is about using practical skills in a way that delivers lasting benefit beyond commercial work.

Looking Ahead

By the end of the day, the new hedge line had been successfully planted, marking an important step in the development of Cove House’s outdoor space.

We are proud to have supported this project and to have worked alongside the YMCA Exeter team in Paignton. We look forward to continuing to support initiatives across Devon where landscaping can contribute to positive social impact.

Microbiome Garden: Our Participation At RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Posted on April 2, 2024July 12, 2026 by Denise Bentley

We’re very excited to announce we will be building a garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024, designed by @chrishullgardens and @sidhillecogardens and in partnership with @bowelresearchuk and @project.giving.back

The Bowel Research UK Microbiome Garden draws inspiration from medical and botanical research, exploring the fascinating connection between a healthy landscape, a healthy gut, and a healthy mind. It aims to inspire people to rewild their diets, gardens and their relationship with the land.

The garden focuses on the connection between the ecological health of a landscape and the health of our own gut flora. Informed by ancient cultures that have tended and harvested the landscape around them, we have designed a beautiful and diverse garden that harnesses edibles to improve both physical and mental health, using the gut microbiome as a catalyst.

The charity’s mission is to save and improve people’s lives funding cutting edge treatments for bowel disease by investing in pioneering research.

Here’s a look at progress from the building work…

Atlantes building Douglas Fir Timber Walls

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Atlantes talking about building wall structures for the garden

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Day 3 of Building from Chris Hull

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Your Microbiome Explained

Your microbiome refers to the vast community of microorganisms that reside in and on your body, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other tiny organisms. These microbes play crucial roles in various bodily functions, such as digestion, immune system regulation, and even mood regulation. Your microbiome is incredibly diverse and unique, influenced by factors like genetics, diet, lifestyle, and environment.

Microbiome & The Landscape Around You

The connection between your microbiome and the landscape around you lies in the constant interaction between your body and the environment. The microbes in your microbiome are not isolated entities but are constantly influenced by the external world. For example, the food you eat, the air you breathe, and the surfaces you touch all introduce new microbes to your body and affect the composition of your microbiome. Likewise, your microbiome can also influence the environment around you by releasing certain compounds or interacting with other organisms. This interconnectedness highlights the intricate relationship between human health, environmental health, and the microbial world.

Further Updates

We will keep you up to date on the exciting times ahead and the Microbiome Garden progress.

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