Estates in Bloom categories and prizes

There are seven award categories (listed below) plus an overall award.

The prizes for the first four categories are as follows.

• First prize, £175 gift voucher and certificate
• Second prize, £100 gift voucher and certificate
• Third prize, £50 gift voucher and certificate

The overall winner will receive a £500 gift voucher, trophy to keep for the year and a certificate.

The prizes for the other categories are outlined below.

1. Domestic grassed garden - an external garden display at the front, rear or side of a domestic property which includes a grass area.
   Prize: see above
2. Domestic paved garden - an external garden display at the front, rear or side of a domestic property which includes a paved area without grass.
   Prize: see above
3. Domestic balcony display or container display - an external garden display at the front, rear or side of a domestic property which has been created within the balcony area or on the railings using pots, planters, window boxes, hanging baskets etc. 
   Prize: see above
4. Young gardener - young person under 18 who
   has created an attractive garden display.
   Prize: see above
5. Community garden - an external garden display devised in partnership with local residents for the benefit of, and use by, all residents. 
   Prize: £400 worth of vouchers for plants or garden improvements of their choice.
6. Sheltered scheme garden - an external garden display within or immediately outside the sheltered scheme, created by the scheme’s residents for their benefit and use.
   Prize: £400 worth of vouchers for plants or garden improvements of their choice.
7. Best kept estate – Please nominate your estate
   if you feel that the communal plantings and horticultural displays are attractive.
   Prize: £1000 worth of vouchers for plants or garden improvements of their choice.