GARDEN DESIGN
HENCHMAN TOPIARY
AWARDS RETURN FOR 2025
TO CELEBRATE BRITAIN’ S BEST GARDEN SCULPTORS
Talented topiarists from across the UK and Europe are being called upon to sharpen their shears for the Henchman Topiary Awards 2025.
Following the resounding success of the inaugural awards in 2024, the popular competition founded by leading ladder garden specialist Henchman is set to return this spring – and will be expanding to accept entrants from across Europe.
Launching on 20th March 2025, the Henchman Topiary Awards will celebrate the art of transforming foliage into stunning living sculptures. This year, the competition expands across multiple countries, giving topiary enthusiasts from across Europe the chance to showcase their skills. The awards will once again feature two categories – Best Professional Topiary, for seasoned topiarists and horticultural professionals, and Best Home Garden Creation, for passionate gardeners and enthusiasts who have mastered the craft in their own green spaces. With separate winners crowned in both the UK and Europe for each category, entrants will have the opportunity to earn recognition for their craftsmanship and take home some fantastic prizes.
A panel of top topiary and horticulture experts will judge the entries. Returning this year are Andy Bourke, professional topiarist and popular influencer known as‘ The
Hedge Barber,’ and Michael Buck, Head of Horticulture at Creepers Nursery. Joining them are new judges Petra Hoyer Millar, Editor of The Dirt News and runner-up in last year’ s Home Gardener category, and Patrick Salembier, President of EBTS France.
The champions in each category will be awarded a Henchman ladder of their choice, ensuring they can continue sculpting their masterpieces with the best tools available. The competition will be open until the end of May, providing entrants with plenty of time to refine their masterpiece, with the winners being announced at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival on Saturday 5th July 2025.
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