2023 Communities in Bloom and Miracle-Gro Best Garden Selection
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Help the Town of Pelham select the best, most beautiful gardens!
We are excited to invite Pelham residents to participate in the 2023 Communities in Bloom and Miracle-Gro best garden selection! Everyone is invited to submit their beautiful gardens.
Applications can be submitted online by August 11 at https://forms.pelham.ca/2023-Best-Garden-Selection
Selection Criteria:
- Curb appeal include:
- Colour scheme
- Attention to landscaping
- Landscape maintenance including:
- Annuals and perennials that have healthy colour and foliage
- Appropriate deadheading or pruning
- Plants being kept at a pleasing size relative to the garden bed space
- Landscape design principles and elements include:
- Unity and Harmony (achieved by repeating objects or elements that are alike. For example, a repetition of shrubs or a colour scheme)
- Balance (can be either symmetrical or asymmetrical)
- Rhythm and Sequence (smooth blending of different elements to create a garden that is one unified scene)
- Elements of design include:
- Line
- Texture
- Form
- Colour
Terms and Conditions:
- One entry per participant. Open to Town of Pelham residents.
- All photo entries must be a clear image and show the garden at a home or business.
- All photo entries must showcase gardens visible from the street.
- All entrants understand and agree that their property may be photographed and photos taken, as well as those submitted, may be used in the promotion of this and future events.
- The odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Duplicate entries will not be permitted.
- Late entries will not be accepted. Entries close August 11, 2023 at 12:00pm.
- Finalists will be selected from photo submissions. The top 12 finalists will receive prizes.
- Winners will be notified by email.
- Prize has no cash value and can not be substituted or transferred.