Concours Maisons Fleuries
Its aim is to reward the initiatives of residents who make a special effort to beautify and green their homes. In other words, it's a great way to enhance your home, show off your gardening skills and give the town of Saint-Avold a good name.
What about the competition?
This competition takes place every year during the summer vacations.
Competition categories
- Houses and gardens
- Facades, windows and gardens
Jury composition
They are made up of elected representatives and members of associations linked to the environment department.
Neighborhoods covered
- Jeanne d'Arc / Route de Porcelette neighborhood
- Langacker / Pierrard district
- Quartier Carrière / Wenheck
- Huchet / Tyrol district
- Centre-Ville / Dourd'hal district
Rating criteria
The town of Saint-Avold pays particular attention to "biodiversity" and "sustainable development". For this reason, the jury pays close attention to "eco-gardening" practices, and selects blooming plants according to the following criteria:
- The long-term repercussions of becoming an eco-responsible gardener (rainwater harvesting, use of economical watering systems, mulching to preserve humidity and protect plantations from weeds, etc.);
- Cleanliness and the environment;
- Annuals ;
- Perennials ;
- Landscaping.