CRITERIA FOR YARD OF THE MONTH

The Yard of the Month prize will be awarded to one household in the (name) subdivision.

This award will be presented once monthly throughout the year.

Each residence is eligible for the award each month with the following exceptions:
-	Previous winner of the award within any past two consecutive months. These residences will not again be eligible for x# of months.
-	Any residence whose owner specifically wants to be excluded from judging for the award.

A panel selected by the landscaping committee will perform judging. This panel may be composed of any resident volunteers. They do not have to be members of the landscaping committee.
This panel will serve for  (x) number of months, judging eligible residences on a monthly basis.

Areas included in judging

Only the front yard area in between the property lines and from the front elevation of the residence to the curb will be judged. (The area visible from the street.)  The visible side areas or backyards on corner lots will not be included in judging.

The following area(s) will be judged and given a numeric score from 0 – 10. The scores will be added from each area and totaled. The highest total score will determine the winning yard.

1.	Front turf area(s) for aesthetic appearance. Color and uniformity of the turf, weed control, edging of turf along curbs, walkways and driveways
2.	Bed areas in front of the residence: neatness and appearance of ground cover, coordination of shrubs, flowers and ornamentals. 
3.	Any islands within the turf area: neatness and appearance of ground cover, coordination of shrubs, flowers and ornamentals. Appearance of trees
4.	Mailbox area: appearance of the ground cover, plant selection and any unique features that stand out. (note the mailbox or post may not be altered or changed, in accordance with the subdivision covenant.)
5.	Porch/stoop area: cleanliness, aesthetic appearance of potted plants, ornaments.
6.	Any miscellaneous items added that makes a unique statement to the landscape. These may include any seasonal (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc.) themes incorporated.