California-Friendly Landscape Contest

Judging Criteria

Judges will consider the following elements of water-wise landscaping:

Overall attractiveness:
curb appeal; aesthetic color, form, texture; creative and environmentally sensitive use of hardscape

Appropriate plant selection:
California-friendly plant palette; functional turf; functional landscape, meets needs of owners

Design:
energy efficient use of tree canopy, permeable ground cover, shady and sunny areas in landscape; firewise landscape, as needed

Appropriate maintenance:
mulch; weeds kept to a minimum; plants neat, tidy and attractive

Efficient methods of irrigation:
designed to reduce runoff; appropriate irrigation equipment for plant material; water consumption appropriate to area