DIANA Montgomery's mum inspired her award-winning native garden.

The Glenwood resident, who took out two awards in the recent Blacktown City Council Garden Competition, was inspired by her mother's native garden.

Mrs Montgomery received second place in the Best Australian Plants category and was named garden in ward two when the competition winners were announced recently.

She has lived in her Glenwood home for 11 years, but this was only the second time she had entered the garden competition with her front yard of natives.

She was so pleased by her win that she plans to enter her mixed garden backyard in the next competition, which will open in August.

Blacktown Mayor Charlie Lowles has reminded residents to start preparing now to ensure their gardens are in top shape for the next competition judging in spring.

``Our annual garden competition provides an excellent opportunity for individuals and communities to showcase their gardens and participate in an event that highlights the beauty and pride of our city,'' he said.

Terry Gauci of Acacia Gardens was also among the winners, taking the ward one prize and coming third in the Best Front Yard catergory.

Quakers Hill East Public School in Acacia Gardens came third in the Best New Garden and Best Commercial/Industrial/Government/ Community Garden categories, as well as first in the Best School or Higher Education Garden section.