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

Wandsworth Council is encouraging residents and businesses in the area to to send in pictures as part of a contest to find the borough's best-looking places.

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

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 presentation evening and the best entries automatically qualify for the prestigious London in Bloom awards.

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

Pick up an application form from your local library or council office, or enter online at www.wandsworth.gov.uk/inbloom