Stourbridge in Bloom volunteers are busy preparing for a fresh season of planting and floral displays around the town.
As part of the preparations, they are clearing out summer blooms and getting ready to refresh planters across the town with autumn plants.
Vice-chairman for Stourbridge in Bloom, Brenda Stevenson said: "The begonias had gone past their best - so it was time to start preparing for autumn."
"The next thing is to empty the compost, check the watering system is working, put new compost in and then be ready to plant them up for autumn.
"We have Polyanthus ordered- but there’s a lot of work to do before hand."
While this year’s geraniums performed well, begonias struggled due to an early planting followed by harsh weather including the sizzling heat and prolonged dry spells.
The vice-chairman said: "When we planted them, maybe a bit early, there were hail storms and a frost then very cold winds, so they had a lot to contend with before the heat and drought."
"We have had beautiful displays in the past from begonias, but we are thinking it might be wise to consider more resilient plants."
The group has a campaign on to help them buy enough compost.
Locals can buy a bag of compost from Websters in Wollaston, and simply ask them to store it to be used for Stourbridge in Bloom.
Alternatively, the group encourage the opportunity to to sponsor a basket or planter, where
a sticker is displayed for a year to say who they were.
To get involved simply Stourbloom97@gmail.com or tell them on Facebook you would like a sponsor sheet.
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