WYTHALL gardeners have proved themselves the green fingered greatest after sweeping the boards in the best garden competition.

Out of 156 gardeners who entered the Bromsgrove district competition, Wythall gardens secured first place in all three categories, including best overall garden, balcony and low maintenance gardens.

Ms R P G William took overall first prize, with John and Sue Turner taking best low- maintenance garden and Mrs B Madden taking best balcony garden.