Britain in Bloom 2018 | Artemis Tree Services

Whilst many of us throughout Britain have been basking in the glorious sunshine, the soaring temperatures have left our gardens looking a little lacklustre. Fortunately, following a short bout of rain, the grass is looking greener and foliage is flourishing once again – just in time for this year’s Britain in Bloom competition. In its 54th year, this RHS event sees volunteers and garden enthusiasts from rural villages, urban areas and city centres battle it out across a range of criteria, including:

community engagement
helping improve biodiversity
horticultural knowledge
adaptation to climate change

This month, the RHS Britain in Bloom judges will visit the finalists, with the winners of each category and finalists’ scores being announced at an awards ceremony in Belfast on 19th October.

How does the competition work?

Finalists who are making substantial progress in their local area are elevated to the final stage where they are scored by a team of RHS national judges. They will compete across 12 categories, one of which has been newly introduced for town and city centres this year to acknowledge the positive role green spaces play in urban areas to help health and well-being, flood prevention and wildlife.

What are the categories?

There are 12 categories in total competing for a coveted award at the ceremony in October. Across the board, the South West has the highest number of entrants, with seven representing the region in the esteemed ‘Champions of Champions’ category. Other entries in this category are:

Didsbury in Manchester
Market Bosworth in Leicestershire
Newcastle under Lyme in Staffordshire
Usk in Wales

The 2017 winner of this category was the Lancashire village of Elswick which partnered stunning floral displays with strong community spirit, making for a winning combination! At the time of winning, the coordinator for this entry, Paul Hayhurst, stated: “We started entering Britain in Bloom to improve our village which two decades ago was uncared for and had problems with litter and vandalism. We never expected to win and everyone was absolutely over the moon. Since then, there’s been far more interest – neighbouring areas have been inspired to set up their own groups, we’ve been invited to give talks and we’ve had lots more visitors to Elswick. It’s been incredible.” This is a prime example of how a community can be brought together through a shared, vested interest in wanting to improve the local area.

Stay tuned!

Friday 19th October will see the winning finalists receive their awards ranging from bronze, silver and gold – so make sure you check to see which community gardening groups have triumphed and take a look at their award-winning displays!

Artemis Tree Services

If your business premises or home requires expert tree services – such as stump removal, tree felling or maintenance – don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced team at Artemis today. We will facilitate the entire process with our swift, efficient services, ensuring there is minimal disruption to your property when possible.

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Matt O'Neill

Very easy to deal with at both office & on-site. Good process flow from quoting through to invoice. Safe, professional & considerate staff when on-site too.... Very easy to deal with at both office & on-site. Good process flow from quoting through to invoice. Safe, professional & considerate staff when on-site too.

3 weeks ago

David

Very pleasant staff. Punctual and efficient. Carried out good job, communicated very well with neighbour, and cleaned up well. A fair price as well....

1 month ago

Doug

As a direct neighbour to tree felling and garden clearance work being carried out by Artemis yesterday in by Harrow, I can’t speak highly enough of their skill, hard work, considered approach and cour... As a direct neighbour to tree felling and garden clearance work being carried out by Artemis yesterday in by Harrow, I can’t speak highly enough of their skill, hard work, considered approach and courtesy. A great team who I would not hesitate to use myself.

Paul

I thought the Artemis team were absolutely brilliant. From coming to quote , prompt , and cutting back 2 oak trees they did a highly Professional and excellent job.... I thought the Artemis team were absolutely brilliant. From coming to quote , prompt , and cutting back 2 oak trees they did a highly Professional and excellent job.

2 months ago

Jill, Pinner

Efficient, thorough. Listened to what we wanted and carried out expertly. All v neat and tidy. Good job all round....

J M

Thank you Artemis for your excellent tree surgery work as part of ongoing maintenance over many years. The garden poses problems, but as ever the team were cheerful, efficient and everything was carri... Thank you Artemis for your excellent tree surgery work as part of ongoing maintenance over many years. The garden poses problems, but as ever the team were cheerful, efficient and everything was carried out exactly as planned. I shall continue to recommend Artemis.

Green hill housing

we have had work done with them and they do a wonderful job, from start to finish everything was perfect again, not a leaf leaf left behind, workmen were polite and professional.... we have had work done with them and they do a wonderful job, from start to finish everything was perfect again, not a leaf leaf left behind, workmen were polite and professional.

Jan

Artemis took down two lime trees who's roots had damaged the garage floor and were an inch away from the foundations of the house . The trees were in a very awkward place to get to but this didn't see... Artemis took down two lime trees who's roots had damaged the garage floor and were an inch away from the foundations of the house . The trees were in a very awkward place to get to but this didn't seem to trouble this highly competent team. The team were extremely well equipped , and they worked together like a well oiled machine. We were delighted with their work, tidiness and very pleasant manner. And it was at a fair price.

3 months ago

David Pooley

Excellent value, great work on a terrible day...good lads!...

Diana Stuckey

Excellent service with experienced people who did an excellent job of pruning my tree. Would definitely use them again....

4 months ago

Jonathan

Martin and Luke arrived on time They were polite and did the job to my total satisfaction and cleared up Took the time they said it would when they arrived Well done!... Martin and Luke arrived on time They were polite and did the job to my total satisfaction and cleared up Took the time they said it would when they arrived Well done!

Phil

Very professional job. The man in charge was excellent. Did the job exactly as we wanted it. Would highly recommend....

5 months ago

Anonymous

I have used Artemis a number of times and always feel confident that they offer an excellent service all the way through from the first visit to the final clearing up. They are knowledgeable, profess... I have used Artemis a number of times and always feel confident that they offer an excellent service all the way through from the first visit to the final clearing up. They are knowledgeable, professional and friendly. They do great job and I would highly recommend.

Friendly staff. Work carried out efficiently. Left the area clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend Artemis....

Chris

Artemis are very efficient, knowledgeable, professional and easy to deal with....

6 months ago

This was the first time we have used Artemis, and the whole process from initial enquiry through to completion was very easy. We would definitely recommend their services, and will be using them again... This was the first time we have used Artemis, and the whole process from initial enquiry through to completion was very easy. We would definitely recommend their services, and will be using them again I'm sure.

Natasha

Fantastic service from your team at Artemis. We needed a tree in our garden heavily crowned, having let it grow far too tall. We couldn’t be happier with the work done; the team were so professional, ... Fantastic service from your team at Artemis. We needed a tree in our garden heavily crowned, having let it grow far too tall. We couldn’t be happier with the work done; the team were so professional, really lovely and left our garden tidier than it was before they arrived. We won’t hesitate to recommend Artemis to anyone needing tree work done

7 months ago

Excellent service from first quote to final job. Very good communications and reminders so I knew exactly when they were arriving. Polite and hard working team who cleared up perfectly. Would definite... Excellent service from first quote to final job. Very good communications and reminders so I knew exactly when they were arriving. Polite and hard working team who cleared up perfectly. Would definitely recommend.

Ajay Lal

Efficient and effective service. On site team were polite and ensured the site was left clean and tidy....

From approval for the pruning to tidying up after they left, the team has been impeccably professional, pleasant and kind....

Excellent service. Punctual and extremely professional manner in which they carry out their work. Really happy with the work done . Would definitely use the company again.... Excellent service. Punctual and extremely professional manner in which they carry out their work. Really happy with the work done . Would definitely use the company again.