Each summer we search for Toronto’s most beautiful gardens in multiple categories. Hundreds of Toronto neighbourhood gardens are nominated for a chance to win prizes.
Categories
All gardens must be visible to the public.
- Residential – Traditional may have some lawn
- Residential – Environmental/Pollinator Habitat, must have little/no lawn and are environmental/alternative gardens
- High-Density Residential, like condos and apartments
- Commercial, like non-residential businesses
- Community, like schools and churches
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 disease 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
How to nominate
Nominations are closed for 2020.
Download the 2020 nomination form.