Who has ‘curb appeal’ in your neighbourhood?

May 23, 2022 10:00 a.m.
City of Vaughan
​Nominations are now open for Vaughan’s 2022 Curb Appeal Program

 

Summer weather is in the air, and many Vaughan citizens have begun tending to their lawns and gardens – that means the City’s Curb Appeal nominations must be back! The popular Curb Appeal Program recognizes homeowners and businesses who demonstrate exceptional pride and effort in the maintenance of their properties.

Nominated residents will be visited by community volunteers who will evaluate the properties. This year, 1,000 Curb Appeal signs are awarded based on the following criteria:

  • Overall esthetic of the property is visually appealing
  • Property shows the use of variety, colour and textures in plantings 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

Recognized properties will receive a Curb Appeal sign on their lawn in July or August which shows their dedication to beautification.

Do you know a homeowner or business with a beautiful front yard? Nominate them today by calling Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or visiting our website at vaughan.ca/CurbAppeal. The nomination period is open from today until Sunday, July 3, 2022. 

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.

The Curb Appeal Program 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 program, where citizens are encouraged to get involved with events and activities that promote environmental stewardship and keep Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful.

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

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