Salix Homes launches Summer Bloom competition

Green-fingered gardeners are being urged to dust off the spade and shears and spruce up Salford.

Salix Homesis once again urging residents to show off their blossoming blooms inour annual Summer Bloom garden competition.

Now in its sixth year, the popular Summer Bloom event aims to celebrate the efforts of green-fingered residents who work hard to keep communities looking bright and beautiful.

The categories for this year’s event are Most Impressive Garden, Best Communal Garden, Best Hanging Baskets and Tubs, Best Vegetable Garden and Best Small Gardens and Raised Beds.

Jackie Crook, community involvement and new initiatives manager at Salix Homes, said: “Once again we are inviting tenants to showcase their manicured lawns and floral displays in our Summer Bloom competition.

“We know we have a lot of green-fingered tenants out there who take real pride in their gardens or outdoor space, which benefits the whole community. This is our way of recognising those tenants who put so much effort into brightening up our neighbourhoods.

“If your hanging baskets are awash with colour or your garden looks blooming marvellous then I’d urge you to enter our Summer Bloom competition.”

The competition is open to Salix Homes tenants and prizes will be given to the best gardens in each category. Entrants must submit photographs of their gardens, hanging baskets and flower beds by Friday, July 17.

You can upload your pictures via our online form or post them to Greg Muir, Salix Homes, Diamond House, 2 Peel Cross Road, Salford, M5 4DT. For more information call Greg on 0161 779 8019 or email hello@salixhomes.org