There’s something about landscapes that tells the truth about how people live. You can walk into a garden and sense care, pride, or a bit of chaos depending on the choices that shaped it. Good design and construction don’t just tidy up the outdoors. They change the way people feel at home. This was the energy in the room at the 2025 Landscape Excellence Awards, where designers, builders, architects, and horticultural people came together to celebrate the best work unfolding across New South Wale