Housing Garden Competition

This page shares information on the Council Housings Garden Competition

2026 Garden Competition

To celebrate the tenants, leaseholders and shared owners bringing a bit of life and colour to the community in 2026, Housing held another Garden Competition.

The competition was sponsored by Matthews and Tannert (Opens in a New Window)

All current Broxtowe Borough Council tenants, leaseholders and shared owners could enter. 


Categories

  • House Garden
  • Flat Garden
  • Independent Living Communal Garden
  • Eco Garden
  • Pots/Hanging Baskets 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Place in Pots/Hanging Baskets category


Prizes

Winner and runner up for each category get £50 and £25 National Garden Gift Vouchers (redeemable in many garden centres throughout the UK).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Place in Pots/Hanging Baskets Category


Judging

Judging took place between 22 June - 3 July.

The judging criteria focussed on colour, variety, creativity and effort. The size of the growing space is not be factored into judging.

All winners have been decided and prizes given. Read full details in the upcoming Housing Magazine.

1st Place House Garden 


Application 

Entries have now closed.

The council may use photographs of garden competition entries in future publicity and publications on the website and in the newsletter.


Contact
Housing Engagement Team
tel: 0115 917 3935