Each summer we recognize Toronto’s most beautiful gardens. Join us in celebrating the 20th edition of the City’s Garden Contest by submitting your garden or nominating one in your community in one of five categories.
Nominations
Nominations for 2023 closed on July 17, 2023. Winners will be notified by mail and will be recognized at an award ceremony in fall 2023.
Categories
There are five categories.
Residential: traditional
May have some lawn.

Residential: environmental/pollinator habitat
Must have little to no lawn and are environmental and alternative gardens.

High-Density Residential
Condominiums, apartments and co-operatives.

Commercial
Non-residential businesses.

Community
Volunteer-maintained non-residential properties such as schools, churches and ornamental community gardens.

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
2022 First Place Contest Winners