Do you have a fantastic garden, stunning school grounds or even hanging baskets to be proud of?

Wandsworth Council are encouraging residents and businesses in the area to send in their pictures as part of a contest to find the boroughs best looking spaces.

Wandsworth in Bloom 2010, organised by the council's parks service, is designed to encourage people in the area to improve the appearance of the environment through the imaginative use of gardening and landscaping.

Categories include best front garden, best community area and best school, with trophies, certificates and prizes to be won.

All winners will be invited to a special presentati on evening and the best entries also automatically qualify for the prestigious London in Bloom Awards.

The closing date for entries is June 18, 2010, except for schools categories which close on June 1.

Pick up an application form from your local library or council office, or enter online at wandsworth.gov.uk/inbloom. To find out more call 020 8871 7530 or email inbloom@wandsworth.gov.uk.