Coventry, 3 September 2024 – The National winners of the 2024 National Landscape Awards have been announced and idverde has secured two wins for Manchester City Football Club and Manor Gardens in Bexhill.

Europe’s leading landscape creation and grounds maintenance company, idverde won its first national landscape award for Manor Gardens in the Grounds Maintenance Free Public Access category. The team has excelled in maintaining the grounds of Manor Gardens through its specialist expertise and dedication to horticultural excellence.

With a full-time, on-site gardener supported by a skilled contract team, the company ensures that the park’s diverse features—such as the walled garden, rose garden, and seasonal displays—are carefully maintained, enhancing the park’s charm. Their performance-driven approach, tailored to seasonal and environmental needs, has consistently exceeded expectations. This high standard of care, recognised by awards like the Silver Gilt in South and South-East in Bloom, makes idverde well-deserving of the BALI National Landscape Award.

idverde’s second BALI win was awarded to Manchester City Football Club for the Private Grounds Maintenance category. The team has succeeded in maintaining the grounds of Manchester City Football Club through its innovative and sustainable landscaping initiatives. By moving away from traditional maintenance methods to adopt a more biodiverse, pollinator-friendly, and ecologically conscious approach, idverde has significantly enhanced the club’s green spaces.

Their efforts, including a comprehensive soil replacement and recycling programme and the creation of the Blue Moon Meadow, have improved plant health while supporting the club’s biodiversity and sustainability objectives. This commitment to excellence and innovation makes idverde a strong contender for the BALI National Landscape Award.

After extensive site visits and thorough deliberation by the judges, 79 National Awards have been presented to 56 members across 24 categories in the 2024 BALI National Landscape Awards. The winning projects exemplify exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and innovation, setting a benchmark for excellence in the industry. The awards also highlight the commitment of members to environmental sustainability and best practices.

The National Landscape Awards ceremony will be held on 6 December at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, hosted by award-winning comedian Aurie Styla. Full details of the winners and booking information for the ceremony can be found at baliawards.co.uk.