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WHAT THE JUDGES LOOK FOR

Plants, well grown

Garden does not have to be all flowers, just foliage types are acceptable, or a mixture of both.

A good variety of plants

Judges will look for right plant, right place, e.g. Tall plants at back of border and shorter ones at front.  Sun lover in the shade or a shade lover in full sun are faults.

Spent flowers should be deadheaded.

Excessive pests and diseases are a fault.

Artificial flowers are not acceptable.

Hedges should be neatly trimmed

Paths should be clean.

Lawns trimmed neatly and with well-manicured edges.  Lawns in drought conditions eg brown, will not be severely down-pointed as under current regulations watering of lawns is not a necessity.

Weeds should be kept to a minimum

Environmental gardens

Should have a level of unkempt appearance.

Plenty of cover for wildlife

No evidence of pest or disease control, eg slug pellets

A wildlife pond is an advantage, constructed at ground level with easy access for wildlife.

Nest boxes sited are an advantage.

Plantings of shrubs and trees which produce a food source is very important eg berries in autumn and winter.

Mixed types of habitats will obtain the highest marks.

Sensory Gardens

Should have good and easy access.  Planting in containers above ground level is an advantage.

Plantings should provide strong colour, scent and texture.