Blacktown City Council is reminding all those with green thumbs that entries close in a few weeks in the 2022 Blacktown City Garden Competition.

Local residents, businesses, schools and community organisations are encouraged to showcase their creative flair in the garden.

Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale said: “Our city is home to some spectacular gardens and there is no better chance for our talented gardeners to have their hard work recognised than through the Blacktown City Garden Competition.

“There will be more than $3000 in cash and prizes, including garden products, landscaping supplies and movie tickets on offer to the winning entries.”

Council’s annual competition is one of the most prestigious in Western Sydney, attracting more than 120 entrants in 2021, with Prospect’s Julie Gray crowned the Overall City Champion.

“With springtime here, there’s no better time for our green thumbs to bring their gardens into bloom and show off their talents in beautifying our city,” Mayor Bleasdale said.

Preliminary judging will take place in late September, with final round judging to be done by industry experts in early October.

Council is on the hunt for the best gardens in Blacktown City across 12 categories, including: Best Front Garden, Best Back Garden, Best Themed/Novel Garden, Best Australian Native Garden, Best Edible Garden and Best Sustainable Garden.

There are also categories for gardeners with a disability, senior citizens, school gardens, community gardens and commercial gardens.

Each entry will be judged on key elements including design, construction, maintenance and sustainability. Entrants must reside in Blacktown City Council.

Entries are now open and will close at 5.30pm on Friday, 23 September, 2022. Visit the website for more details: blacktown.nsw.gov.au/gardencomp