Arroyo Grande in Bloom

Arroyo Grande In Bloom Announces the 2008 Landscape of Distinction Winners!!

Five homes in the City of Arroyo Grande were awarded as the Arroyo Grande In Bloom Landscapes of Distinction. The gardens were chosen from homes that were nominated by the citizens of Arroyo Grande. The five winning gardens are:

2008 AG in Bloom Gardens of Distinction Winners

Steve Sacca

145 Andre Dr

Grand collection of gnarled old oaks with splashes of color.

John E. Hutton, DDS

145 Bridge St.

Tiny but exquisite garden setting with decoration and color.

Bob and Marci Imes

108 Avenida de Diamante

Expansive garden and interesting plants surrounding a lawn.

Joyce and Richard Harden

538 Rosemary Lane

Outstanding and brilliant collection of plants in a nicely-arranged landscape.

Patty Welsh

1151 Pradera Ct.

Nice and colorful variety of plants with no use of water!

Landscapes of Distinction Competition

Home landscapes are an important part of the America in Bloom judging of our community.

Would you like to participate in the Arroyo Grande in Bloom Landscapes of Distinction Contest for 2008?

Would you like to nominate a neighbor or friend to participate?

Size does not matter. We want to reward homeowners who have made diligent efforts to:

1. Use plants in appropriate ways, including adequate spacing.
2. Use harmony and balance between landscape and hardscape (walks, etc.).
3. Incorporate color and eye-appeal.
4. Use a variety of plants, especially drought tolerant (those suited to our mediterranean climate of dry summers).
5. Maintain yards with clutter, weeds, and dead plants removed, apply mulch to control weeds and limit water evaporation, and prune plants to keep them healthy and looking attractive.

Click here for the complete judging form.

Click here for a list of drought-tolerant plants suitable for this area.

The five winners will:

1. Have their address (name optional) printed in local newspapers and on this website.
2. Have a sign posted in their front yard for the months of April and May, 2008. (See the photos below for sample sign.)

If you would like to nominate yourself or a friend or neighbor (please obtain their permission first), send the following to Ron Kindig, ronkindig@charter.net: along with:

1. Name
2. Address
3. Phone number.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008.

Arroyo Grande In Bloom Announces the 2007 Landscape of Distinction Winners!!

Five homes in the City of Arroyo Grande were awarded as the Arroyo Grande In Bloom Landscapes of Distinction. The gardens were chosen from homes that were nominated by the citizens of Arroyo Grande. The five winning gardens are:

1048 Fair Oaks Avenue (Huge old oak in front.)
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Tom and Bev Mascari ~ 823 Los Ciervos (Great use of colorful but drought-tolerant plants).
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Sheila and Colleen Harmon ~ 438 Mercedes (Lovely spot with color and balance.)
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Ken and Carolyn Huffine ~ 350 Corbett Canyon (Huge 80-year-old California Buckeye in colorful front yard).
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895 Via Las Aguilas (Nice, colorful smaller yard.)
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If you would like to participate in next year's Garden Landscapes of Distinction Competition, please contact the Landscaping Committee Ron Kindig - Landscaped Areas - ronkindig@charter.net