Photo S​ubmission ​​Criteria

• One photo per household
• Landscape (horizontal) view that encompasses the entire front garden
  
• No pets, people or easily identifiable house numbers must be shown
• Aim to take the photo in the day time for best lighting
• Acceptable file formats are JPG or PNG (in high-resolution quality)
• Photo must be submitted using the registration form​
• Best location to photograph your garden is from the curb​
  

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Judging Criteria

• Visual Appeal: the overall visual impact; colour and texture; a pleasing sense of harmony and balance
• Overall Appearance: a good use of space, design coordination between plants and other elements
• General Maintenance: the quality of care in pruning; weed and disease control; taking into consideration of environment methods (mulching, drought tolerant planting)
• Individuality: the creative use of special features such as ponds, garden sculpture, rockeries or a themed garden ​
  
  

Tips for a beautiful and green garden

• Pay attention to how sunlight passes through your yard before choosing a spot for your garden. Most edible plants, including many vegetables, herbs, and fruits, need at least 6 hours of sun in order to thrive.
• Water your garden regularly. Mornings are the best time.
• Mulch around trees and shrubs to prevent weeds – check out this video to learn more.
• Attract pollinators to your garden by planting Black Eyed Susans, Salvia, Hyssop or Bergamot – check out this video to learn more.
• Remove dying flowers and prune back any dead branches from shrubs
• Keep garbage and recycling bins to the side of the house.​​​