Grand Prize - Best California Friendly Garden in Orange County
($2,500, WeatherTRAK Controller, Certificate, Garden Plaque)
* Selected from one of the five division winners as the Best in Orange County

Best Aesthetics ($500 and Certificate)

Curb Appeal
Color
Form
Texture
Plant health

Best Use of Plants ($500 and Certificate)

Plants appropriate for Orange County’s Mediterranean climate
Appropriate plant combinations
Innovative plants
Creative use of plant selections

Best Water Efficiency ($500 and Certificate)

Well designed irrigation system
Minimum water runoff
Water conserving

Best Native Plant Garden ($500 and Certificate)

Emphasizes California’s native plants
Good design
Sustainable

Do-it-Yourself ($500 and Certificate)

Designed, installed and maintained primarily by the homeowner
Generally less than 20% professional assistance