Leeds in Bloom Private Gardens Competition

The search is once again on to find the very best private gardens in the city.

You can even enter if you do not have a garden. This competition celebrates floral containers abd hanging basket displays. There is a category for everyone.

Leeds In Bloom Private Gardens is your chance to grab the title of best garden in your ward.

It celebrates the passion and hard work that has created some stunning  gardens in Leeds. So if you’re proud of your plot send us an entry form.

Leeds In Bloom Private Gardens is free to enter and open to all residents of the city. Now running for over a decade it is very hotly contested. Just download a form from the right of this page and send it to us at Parks and Countryside Service, Farnley Hall, Hall Lane, Leeds, LS12 5HA.

The competition is split into twenty ward-based areas across the city each with three categories to choose from.

• Large garden – must be a complete garden, including back and front where applicable (should be greater than 500sq. yards or 418sq metres in total)
• Small garden – must be a complete garden, including back and front where applicable (should be no more than 500sq yards or 418sq metres in total)
• Floral plant containers - these can include window boxes, hanging baskets and planters.

Winners will be invited to a prestigious award ceremony at Leeds Town Hall on Wednesday 19th September where they will also receive a winners medal. Gold, silver and bronze prizes will be awarded for each of the three categories as well as certificates for commended and highly commended entries.

You can start entering from Spring and the closing date for getting them in is the last day of June. Judging takes place July and entries will be marked on some or all of the following criteria:

• Health, vigour and suitability of plants used
• Suitability of the garden or display's design for its location and size
• Maintenance of paths, structures, lawns, patios, walls and fence
• Standard of cultivation and freedom from perennial weeds
• Harmonious blending of colours shapes and textures
• Potential for long–term display
• Initial impact of colour and textures
• Presentation, balance and symmetry of display(s)
• Wildlife and environmental considerations
  

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