Last call for the 2022 Curb Appeal nominations!

Do you know someone with a beautiful front yard? Nominate them for the City of Vaughan’s 2022 Curb Appeal program through the online form at vaughan.ca/CurbAppeal or by calling Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281. The nomination period is open until Sunday, July 3, 2022. 

Curb Appeal is a popular program that recognizes residents and businesses who demonstrate exceptional pride and effort in maintaining their properties. Nominees will be notified by an on-site visit from community volunteers who will evaluate the lawn or garden based on the following criteria:

• Overall visual esthetic of the property
• Property shows the use of variety, colour and textures in plants and landscape
• Design incorporates the use of shade trees
• Property uses perennials as well as annuals
• Property shows creativity in design and materials
• Design uses drought-resistant plantings and other environmental measures such as rain barrels to collect water
• Property uses mulch to help retain moisture

Identified properties will receive a Curb Appeal sign on their lawn in July or August to recognize their dedication to beautification.

Curb Appeal tips

If you are new to gardening or lawn care and want your property to stand out this year, the City is here to help with the following tips:

• Ensure your grass is cut neatly and free of weeds. To help it grow thick and healthy, add topsoil, seed and water for long periods infrequently instead of short periods often.
• Purchase mulch in a variety of colours to make your garden pop. Not only does it keep soil healthy, but mulch also holds moisture and nutrients, which will help 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 stones or rocks in different colours and sizes.
• Consider an illumination or water feature, such as lamps or a small fountain.

Want more tips? Watch this video from the City’s Lead Gardener on how to successfully transplant a hosta.

Curb Appeal aligns with the Environmental Stewardship priority in the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan. By participating in the program, residents have the opportunity to showcase pride for their home and become a Green Guardian of the city. Green Guardians is the City of Vaughan’s new environmental sustainability initiative encouraging citizens to get involved with events and activities promoting environmental stewardship and keeping Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful.

For more details on the Curb Appeal program in Vaughan, visit vaughan.ca/CurbAppeal.

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