LADIES and gentlemen, start your lawnmower engines and get the sprinklers out for the second annual Nature Strip Showdown.

The competition is put on by the Mildura Rural City Council and the winners will not only earn bragging rights but also receive a $500 Mildura City Heart gift card.

Mayor Cr Helen Healy said the success of the event in 2024 made bringing the competition back an easy decision...