Celebrating Curb Appeal
1,000 properties in Vaughan were recognized in 2022 for beautification efforts
Vaughan has curb appeal! The City of Vaughan’s Curb Appeal program recognizes homeowners and businesses who demonstrate exceptional pride and effort in the maintenance of their properties. Nominees were visited by community volunteers to evaluate their properties, and a total of 1,000 properties received a Curb Appeal sign on their lawn in 2022 as an award for their dedication to beautification.
Each year, the team of judges seeks award-worthy properties based on criteria involving creativity, use of colour and texture varieties, use of drought-resistant plants and more. Here are photos of just one of the many beautiful properties that received a Curb Appeal sign this year:
The Curb Appeal program is an important part of Vaughan’s beautification mandate. This year, there were more than 25 judges, including one who has been doing the role since 2010.
- If you are new to gardening or lawn care and want your property to stand out next year, the City is here to help with the following tips:
- Ensure your grass is cut neatly and is free of weeds. To help it grow thick and healthy, add topsoil, seed and water infrequently for long periods instead of often for short periods.
- Purchase mulch in a variety of colours to make your garden stand out. Not only does it keep soil healthy, but mulch also holds moisture and nutrients, which will help to stop weed growth.
- Incorporate a variety of plants and flowers in your garden. Perennials such as Bee Balms, Russian Sages, Begonias and Black-eyed Susans are low-maintenance and pollinators love them. Annuals like Coleuses and Angelonia are a great way to add height and bright colours to your arrangement.
- Consider adding different colour and size stones or rocks and illumination or water features, such as lamps or a small fountain, to your garden for originality.
For more details on the Curb Appeal Program in Vaughan, visit vaughan.ca/CurbAppeal.
By participating in the Curb Appeal program,
you have the opportunity to be a Green Guardian of your city. Green Guardians is
the City of Vaughan’s new environmental sustainability program, where citizens
and businesses are encouraged to get involved with events and activities that
promote environmental stewardship and keep Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful.
Sponsor a city flower bed
Grow with Vaughan is a City partnership program offering budget-friendly, highly visible sponsorship opportunities for local businesses. The program provides the opportunity to build brand awareness in a targeted community along with positive brand association by contributing to the quality of life and beautification of the neighbourhood you operate in.
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