2024 Poole In Bloom Presentation Evening
The 2024 PIB Presentation Evening took place at Compton Acres on the Wednesday 23rd October 2024.
Congratulations to all who entered and on your impressive gardens. Well done.
Compton Acres kindly sponsor Poole In Bloom and we are very grateful for their continued involvement.
Welcome to our 2025 Poole In Bloom Competition!
Our Competition
What the judges look for?
What the judges look for?
We invite you to take part in our 2025 Poole In Bloom Competition.
You do not have to be an expert gardener to take part, just love your garden and gardening. Through the competition you will get to share your passion with the community and inspire others! There are no limitations, just your imagination and choice of design and planting
We invite you to take part in our 2025 Poole In Bloom Competition.
You do not have to be an expert gardener to take part, just love your garden and gardening. Through the competition you will get to share your passion with the community and inspire others! There are no limitations, just your imagination and choice of design and planting.
Entering the competition is free of charge so please consider entering using the form below by entering your email address and clicking 'next'. You can also download the application form or collect one from your local library. This can be scanned and emailed to enquiries@pooleinbloom.co.uk or posted to the specified address.
What the judges look for?
What the judges look for?
What the judges look for?
Plants that are well grown - be it flowers, foliage planting or a mixture of both. Artificial flowers are not acceptable. Spent flowers should be appropriately deadheaded.
Right plant, right place - for example tall plants at the back of a border and shorter ones at the front, sun lovers in the sun and shade lovers in the shade.
Excessive p
Plants that are well grown - be it flowers, foliage planting or a mixture of both. Artificial flowers are not acceptable. Spent flowers should be appropriately deadheaded.
Right plant, right place - for example tall plants at the back of a border and shorter ones at the front, sun lovers in the sun and shade lovers in the shade.
Excessive pests and diseases are considered faults.
Hedges should be neatly trimmed and paths should be clean. Lawns should be trimmed neatly with well-manicured edges. Lawns in drought conditions eg brown, will not be severely penalised should water restrictions be in place. Weeds should be kept to a minimum
Wildlife gardens - should have a level of unkempt appearance with plenty of cover for wildlife. There should be no evidence of pest or disease control, eg slug pellets. A wildlife pond is an advantage, constructed at ground level with easy access for wildlife. Nest boxes sited are an advantage. Planting of shrubs and trees which produce a food source is very important eg berries in autumn and winter. Mixed types of habitats will obtain the highest marks.
Sensory Gardens - should have good and easy access. Planting in containers above ground level is an advantage. Design and planting should provide strong colour, scent and texture to involve the 5 senses (sight, sound, scent, tough and taste).