On Thursday, October 19th, the Board of Directors of Gila Commu
2010 Water-Wise
Landscaping Contest
Contest Guidelines:
The High Country
Xeriscape Council of Payson, AZ is sponsoring this contest to promote
the use of native plants, water conservation and sustainable landscapes
in the Rim Country. The contest will increase awareness about how
beautiful, affordable and low maintenance water-wise landscaping can be
by recognizing and honoring people and businesses that have designed and
implemented attractive water-wise landscapes.
Two Contest
Divisions: Residential and Commercial
Awards in each
division: Grand Prize $200 and trophy
Honorable Mention $50 and plaque
Entries are accepted
from residences and commercial properties in Payson and the surrounding
communities!
What the
Judges will be looking for:
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Are the majority of
the plants low water use?
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Are plants mulched
to prevent water loss?
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Is a drip system or
other water conservation system(s) in place?
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Is the landscape
attractive, using different colors and textures?
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Is it properly
maintained?
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Does it benefit
wildlife?
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Are plants zoned by
water use?
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For more
information about specific plants refer to the High Country
Xeriscape Council website
Water-wise
Plants,
Groundcovers,
Wildflower Garden
or the
Town of Payson Water Department
Printer Friendly version of the Contest information and Judges criteria
How to Enter
Click here for
the
Entry form
Fill it out, and
mail it to:
High Country
Xeriscape Council
PO Box 2701
Payson, AZ
85547
Or drop it off
at:
Plant Fair
Nursery, 3497 E. Arizona Hwy 260, Star Valley
Contest entry
deadline is July 10, 2010. Finalists will be contacted by July 24th and
awards will be presented by August 14th.
Questions? Use this link: 
The results of our 2009
Water-Wise Landscaping Contest:
Residential:
1st Place: E. A. Hofstatter
2nd Place: Eileen Lawson
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The
Hofstatters did a remarkable job of channeling run off rain
water throughout their yard. It is the only watering system they
have besides a watering can that is seldom used, even in times
without rain. They have also rescued many native plants such as
cactus, succulents, and evergreens from construction sites that
otherwise would have been lost. They designed their garden to be
attractive to birds and provide safe nesting areas as well as
food and watering stations. Unfortunately, the perennials were
not blooming when our photographer went to take pictures, but
there is still a lot to look at in this yard.
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Mrs.
Hoffstatter, center, receives her plaque and check from Diane
Frederick-Bedsworth, on the left, and David Wise of the High
Country Xeriscape Council |
The front yard
showing the main water course the Hofstatters built to bring
rain water from the street and the front part of their property.
This wash carries water to their side and back yards. |
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The
Lawson garden is in a contoured area that drains off the top of
a hill. In the past this has caused a real erosion problem. For
the last 3 years they have worked hard to retain the native soil
and catch the water that comes off the hill. They have used
rocks and gravel as mulch to retain moisture for the plants and
keep the roots cool during hot times. "Soil Moist Granules" have
been used for many of the plantings which also cut down on the
amount of water required. The whole garden is on a timed drip
system.
More pictures |
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Eileen Lawson,
center, receives her plaque and check from Lois Hurd, on the
left, and Donna Hickman of the High Country Xeriscape Council |
The entry view
to the Lawson garden in their back yard. The slope is held in
place with a block retaining wall, native stone and a number of
plants to control erosion |
Honorable Mention: Ed & Mary
Quigley and W. Jan Owen
Commercial:
Honorable Mention: Roger Kreimeyer,
North Swiss Village
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