Black Country Housing Group’s Resident Scrutiny Voice Panel is excited to announce the 2025 garden competition! This is not only a fun opportunity, but also a chance to showcase your creativity and care for your environment.
If you're a BCHG tenant and would like to enter your garden for a chance to win some fantastic prizes, simply submit images of your garden to your Customer Relations Manager or Scheme Manager, or via the form below.
We look forward to seeing your beautiful gardens!
The categories and prizes this year are:
· Best Communal Garden - £100
· Most impressive house/bungalow garden - £100 with a runner up prize £50
· Best flower presentation (pot/basket) - £25
Deadline: 30th June 2025
Judging Week: Commencing 14th July 2025
Are you a beginner gardener? Our grounds maintenance team from Homeforce share their five top tips for beginner gardeners: 1. Start small and simple: begin with a small area or a few pots to manage your workload and gain experience. 2. Choose easy-to-grow plants: select vegetables, flowers, or herbs known for their resilience and ease of care in your region. 3. Understand your local climate and soil: research your area's typical weather patterns and soil type to choose plants that thrive in these conditions. 4. Watering and pest control: learn how to water plants properly (focusing on the root ball) and monitor for pests, taking early action if needed. 5. Take it slow and have fun: gardening is a learning process. Don't be discouraged if things don't go perfectly right away, and enjoy the process of growing your plants.
You can also find helpful tips from the gardening charity RHS via their website here
