Enter the Stonewater Gardening Competition 2025
The Stonewater Gardening Competition is back for 2025! If you missed out last year then now is your chance to get your entry in.
There are five categories to choose from and prizes to be won. So, if you have:
- been carefully nurturing your garden,
- worked hard on your eco-friendly blooms,
- revamped or updated your outdoor space; or
- maintained or created a community garden.
Then get your entries in so we can see the outdoor spaces you're proud of!
Entering the competition
Here's how it works:
- Entries open on Monday 2 June.
- Pick your category. Choose a category that suits your garden or space (see below). Only one category entry per household.
- Take three photos. And upload them to the entry form.
- Entries close on Thursday 31 July.
- Judging and winners will be announced in August.
We're excited to receive your competition entries and see the photos of your garden. Fingers crossed and good luck!
Reporting grounds maintenance and fly-tipping
If you have any issues with grounds maintenance or fly-tipping please use the links below to report it. If you report them using the gardening competition form it won't get sorted as quickly.
Winners of the 2024 Gardening Competition
Gardening Competition categories
The winning entry in each category will receive a £150 prize voucher.
See all the gardening competition terms and conditions.
Individual Garden
Your own garden space that showcases your love and creativity, and beautiful results. It's your own special green retreat.
Community or Shared Garden
A garden designed and maintained by a group of green-fingered friends.
Micro Garden
A creative use of limited space such as patios, balconies, baskets or vertical gardens.
Pollinators Paradise
A garden designed with the beauty of flowers in mind, one that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, the focus is on biodiversity.
Sustainable Garden
Focus on eco-friendly and native plants, water-wise design, composting, organic methods. Creative use of repurposed materials for planters, structures, or design.