Green-fingered gardeners are being invited to enter the borough's annual 'In Bloom' competition.

Redbridge Council's competition is open to both residents and businesses and is free to enter.

Categories include best residential front garden, best pub floral display, best sheltered housing/residential care home and best school.

A council spokesman said: "Our judges look for imaginative use of flowers, shrubs and displays of horticultural excellence.

"Marks will be awarded for colour, condition and quality of plants as well as layout and overall impact."

 

Closing date for entries is June 28, with judging taking place the week of July 8.

Visit Redbridge.gov.uk for more information and for an entry form.