Judging Criteria
Before & After Entries
Submit “Before” Photos with entry form
• Shows marked transformation of landscape area based on before
photo to date of judging.
• Should demonstrate qualities listed under residential entries.
Residential Entries
Overall attractiveness
• Variety of plant species
• Mixture of color, form and texture
“The right plant in the right place”
• i.e. use of plants so the least amount of water is used.
Maintenance efficient landscapes
• i.e. mulch used where appropriate and in an efficient manner
Subdivision Entries
Overall attractiveness
• Variety of plant species
• Mixture of color, form and texture
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Maintenance efficient landscaping
Mulch used where appropriate and efficiently
Use of plants so the least amount of water is used
Plants located to be maintained easily throughout the season
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Overall Planning
Landscaping does not interfere with foot traffic
Landscaping does not obscure motor traffic or signage
Landscaping complies with Lee’s Summit regulations
Submit your entry:
Mail/Walk-in: LS Beautification Commission, c/o LSPR
220 SE Green Street • Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Scan & Email:[email protected]
Fax: (816) 969-1515 Questions? 816.969.1500
Show us what you’ve got!
We want to see how you have helped beautify your property and Lee’s
Summit! Show us your potted plants and porches, your winding paths
and secret hideaways, or your prized rose gardens or chrysanthemums.
Most of all, show us your love of gardening. No matter what type of
garden or landscape you have, there is a category for you! It’s a great
way to share and encourage enthusiasm for gardening and landscaping
while showing off your personal gardening style to the citizens of Lee’s
Summit.
Landscape Contest Rules
Open to all residents within the Lee’s Summit city limits. Applicants may
submit an entry for ONE CATEGORY ONLY. Entries must be postmarked
by June 15, 2015. Judges may place entries in a more suitable category at
their discretion. The decision of the judges is final. For more information call
816.969.1500.
All gardens and personal property shall be at the risk of the exhibitor. The
Beautification Commission shall not be liable for loss or damage from any
cause whatsoever. All names and addresses of the winning participants shall
become part of the public record and may be included in print media and on
the City’s website. Any photos taken of the entries shall remain the property
of the City of Lee’s Summit and may be used for promotional purposes.
Deadline for entries
is JUNE 15, 2015.
Judging will take place
June 27 - 28. Results will
be announced after August
1 with the presentation of
awards taking place at a LS
City Council meeting followed by a participant reception.
Awards: An attractive yard sign
recognizing the winning landscape.
Recognition at a City Council meeting,
as well as gift certificates or merchandise
from the following sponsors: Grass Pad;
Suburban Lawn and Garden; Rosehill
Gardens; Springtime Garden Center;
Nick’s Greenleaf Gardens; Randy’s
Lakeview Nursery; Heartland Nursery
and Garden Center; Weed Man;
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Subdivision Entrance
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Phone Number: _____________________________________________
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Address of Landscape Entry:
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Street Address
Zip Code
Entry Categories: (Check ONE CATEGORY ONLY )
Before & After (Submit your “Before” photo with entry form)
Front & Back
Front Only
Back Only Patio/Deck/Container Garden Water Garden
Subdivision Entrance
I agree to allow my name, address and/or photo of my entry to be published publicly via websites, newspapers and future brochures.
Signature _________________________________ Date ____________
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