Craig McGibbon Ltd – Gardens with Passion in Hertfordshire
Since 2004, Craig McGibbon Ltd—”Gardens with Passion”—has been transforming outdoor spaces across Welwyn Garden City, Harpenden, St Albans, Hitchin, and surrounding towns. As APL-accredited professionals, we design, build, and nurture gardens that are tailored to the way you live and the future you want.
Credentials & Community
Proud member (and current committee member) of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL)
Member of Professional Garden Consultants Association (PGCA)
Diploma and former Tutor in Garden Design from Blackford Centre
Recognized with the Bradstone Best Patio Transformation Award (2014), featured in Sarah Beeny’s Homes & Property
Contributor to DIY SOS Big Build – Welwyn Garden City, showcasing local community commitment. Watch our YouTube video from the DIY SOS site
More about Craig McGibbon.
Association of Professional Landscapers
Craig McGibbon Ltd is proud to be an accredited member of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) — the UK’s leading authority on landscaping quality.
As an APL member, our work is regularly inspected, our business practices are transparent, and our commitment to high standards is ongoing. This accreditation gives you added confidence when choosing us to design and build your garden.
APL Executive Committee Member
The role for an Executive Committee Member is to help steer and contribute to the many initiatives and strategies the APL work on. Each member has been selected to make use of their individual skills and experience. All committee members are there for you and are always willing to assist in any enquiries you may have regarding the APL.
Professional Garden Consultants Association
Craig is a specialist consultant in landscape design and construction and offers independent witness statements in disputes over gardens built poorly. Charges start from £750 for a site visit and report. Areas covered include Hertfordshire, Essex, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Bradstone Assured Installer
Assured installer for Bradstone, having been independently vetted and approved by Bradstone, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of garden paving, walling, edging, and decorative stone products.
It’s a mark of quality, trust, and professionalism — and gives clients added peace of mind when choosing a landscaper.
Bradstone offers an additional guarantee on the installation when carried out by an Assured Installer — on top of the manufacturer’s guarantee on the products.
✅ What Is the APL?
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is the UK’s leading independent accreditation body for garden designers and landscape contractors. It's run by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and supported by TrustMark, the government-endorsed quality scheme.
🏅 What It Means to Be an APL Member
APL members are not just self-declared professionals — they’re rigorously assessed and must meet high standards in the following areas:
✔️ Technical and creative excellence
Designers and contractors are evaluated on their craftsmanship, project management, and the quality of their design and construction work.
✔️ Business integrity
Members must demonstrate sound financials, contracts, insurance, health & safety compliance, and clear communication with clients.
✔️ Regular on-site inspections
APL members are audited in person, not just once — but regularly. This ensures they continue to meet best practice standards year after year.
✔️ TrustMark backed
APL membership comes with TrustMark accreditation, offering government-backed reassurance of fair trading, quality work, and customer protection.
💬 Why This Matters to You
Hiring an APL-accredited landscaper like Craig McGibbon Ltd means:
You’re choosing a team that has been independently approved for quality and professionalism
You get peace of mind with clear contracts, realistic timelines, and transparent pricing
You benefit from ongoing accountability through inspections and industry oversight
You’re supporting a company committed to sustainability, education, and long-term care
Provides a formal complaints process to protect clients and uphold high industry standards.
“APL members don’t just talk about quality — they prove it, every season, every project.”
Craig’s story.
Ever passionate about creation, Craig grew up helping revamp medieval smallholding garden and farm buildings, learning craftsmanship passed down from an old-school farm hand. With an engineering background and inspired by conservation work in Costa Rica, he switched careers to follow his true passion—building gardens that bring joy, connection, and calm to everyday life