Contest Awards

Grand Prize: $1000

First Place: $750

Second Place: $500

Third Place: $350

Best All California Native Plant Landscape: $500

(Plus products donated by sponsors as yet to be determined)

Judging Criteria

Judges will consider the following elements of water-wise landscaping:

Overall attractiveness:
curb appeal; aesthetic color, form, texture; creative and environmentally sensitive use of hardscape

Appropriate plant selection:
California-friendly plant palette; functional turf; functional landscape, meets needs of owners

Design:
“energy efficient…” “artful and practical layout of hardscape elements and plant material with consideration of horticultural requirements.”

Appropriate maintenance:
mulch; weeds kept to a minimum; plants neat, tidy and attractive

Efficient methods of irrigation:
designed to reduce runoff; appropriate irrigation equipment for plant material; water consumption appropriate to area