YORKSHIRE IN BLOOM GUIDELINES FOR BROCHURE CONTENT A1 & A2 - Horticultural achievement and Practice 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
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The Committee decide on the design, colour scheme and location of any new beds. Deciding on the number of plants was initially difficult but with experience this has now been refined and there are few problems. Shrubs have been introduced into the various beds as appropriate to enhance the annual planting and for sustainability. Two specific shrub beds have been planted and the ramp bed incorporates various shrubs for flower, foliage and bark effects. The real focal point because of its closeness to the centre of the village, the bus stop, and one of the Pubs is the Cattle Ramp and Beck bed, This area never fails to attract comments from visitors and the local residents. Watering, dead heading, weeding, and feeding of the hayracks and planters is down to the individual gardeners and we have a dedicated bunch!! Pruning and pest control is undertaken by the Committee. Where possible the Beck is used as a source of water. No fertilisers are used on the beds - only organic manure. All plants are obtained from Leeds City Council Red Hall because of the quality and their delivery system.
A3 - Residential and Community Gardening 1)
Church has a specific policy for maintaining the Church Yard under guidance from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
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The Old People’s Garden is the responsibility of the Parish Council.
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Since our entry into Yorkshire in Bloom it has been noticeable that hayracks and hanging baskets have started to appear in the Village.
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The school has a flower bed to offer support and we have provided bulbs for planting. The school in general is very focused on all aspect of the environment.
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Two residents have offered their gardens to be visited by the Judges.
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