Who Has the Best Landscaped Yard in Buffalo Grove?

The Village of Buffalo Grove’s Arts Commission is holding its first-ever Landscaping Contest.

This contest will determine who has the best looking front yard in the village as well as to celebrate the horticultural arts.

Participants can enter by e-mailing their name, address and phone number along with 3 property photos to info@vbg.org with the subject line “Landscaping Contest.”

The contest is limited to residential front and/or side yards, including parkways, that are visible from the street in Buffalo Grove. Entries and photos must be submitted by July 15. 

Judging will be on the following criteria:

• Attractiveness: The overall look of the landscape area. Visually appealing, display of color, use of various species of plants, theme, form, curb appeal and properly maintained.
• Plant Selection: The use of a variety of plant species.
• Design: Does the design fit the home and surrounding area?
• Uniqueness: How is this landscaping extraordinary and noteworthy of an award?
• Overall Appearance: – How did the addition of plants, shrubbery and trees increase the structural appearance.

For more information and contest rules please click here.