Each summer, we recognize Toronto’s most beautiful gardens. Join us in celebrating the 23rd edition of the City’s Garden Awards by submitting your garden or nominating one in your community in one of four categories.
Nominate a Garden
Nominations close on July 14, 2025.
Mail
Download and fill out the nomination form and mail to:
Patricia Landry
18 Dyas Rd. main floor
North York, ON M3B 1V5
Phone
Call 416-392-0433 with the following information for up to two gardens:
- Street name and number
- Nearest major intersection
- Category:
- Residential Traditional
- Residential Ecological/Habitat
- Residential High Density (includes apartments, condos and multi-plex houses)
- Non-residential (includes Commercial/Community)
Categories
There are four categories.
- Residential Traditional
- Residential Ecological/Habitat
- Residential High Density (includes apartments, condos and multi-plex houses)
- Non-residential (includes Commercial/Community)
Judging Criteria
Design
- balance
- originality
- selection and arrangement of plants, trees and shrubs
- design of traffic flow
Hard Landscaping
- use of driveway paving and walkways
- use of stones, rocks, statuary, containers
- walls, fencing and water features
Condition and Maintenance
- cleanliness of garden and area
- free from diseases and weeds
- good garden practices
- suitable ground cover
Use of Plant Material
- variety
- spacing and balance
- appropriate use of perennials and/or native species
- use of colour and texture
2024 First Prize Winners
