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
• 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
• 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: awards taking place at a LS
Mail/Walk-in: LS Beautification Commission, c/o LSPR
220 SE Green Street • Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Scan & Email: lsbc@cityofls.net
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 Awards: An attractive yard sign
is JUNE 15, 2015. recognizing the winning landscape.
Recognition at a City Council meeting,
Judging will take place
as well as gift certificates or merchandise
June 27 - 28. Results will
from the following sponsors: Grass Pad;
be announced after August
1 with the presentation of Suburban Lawn and Garden; Rosehill
Gardens; Springtime Garden Center;
City Council meeting fol- Nick’s Greenleaf Gardens; Randy’s
lowed by a participant recep- Lakeview Nursery; Heartland Nursery
tion. and Garden Center; Weed Man;
Westlake East.
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Before & After (Submit your “Before” photo with entry form)
Front & Back Front Only Back Only
Patio/Deck/Container Garden Water Garden
Subdivision Entrance
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