Green-fingered growers who live in a First Choice Homes property have until Friday, July 19 to enter in a host of categories suitable for gardens large and small, including best newcomer and best edible garden which are brand new for 2019.
Prizes will also be on offer for the most improved garden, community gardener, garden of the year and hanging baskets, containers or window boxes.
The young gardener category also returns this year and FCHO is particularly interested in receiving more entries from budding green experts.
All winners will receive a cash prize, certificate and trophy and will be invited to attend an exclusive prize giving ceremony in November.
Vinny Roche, chief executive at First Choice Homes Oldham, said: “As the weather starts to pick up and spring shoots appear, we always look forward to launching our annual gardening competition.
“We know lots of our residents are keen gardeners and take real pride and joy in creating beautiful outdoor spaces for themselves and our local communities to enjoy.
“Our competition is our way of recognising what a difference these residents make to our neighbourhoods and to showcase some of the beautiful blooms and picturesque plants Oldham has to offer.”
This year FCHO has teamed up with national charity, Garden Organic, to provide gardeners with tips on how to improve their gardens and make their growing more organic. Follow FCHO on Facebook and Twitter to discover the best advice.
Gardeners who think they have what it takes to win a prize can fill in an entry form by going to online www.fcho.co.uk/gardeningcomp or to request a PDF version of the form by emailing:
gardens.competitions@fcho.co.uk