It seems everything in Virginia is a-bloom these days, as springtime is finally here.
In Herndon, that means one thing - it's time to spruce up your yards and gardens. The annual Yard of the Month contest is upon us!
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"Yard of the Month is an opportunity to recognize the efforts of town residents whose yards contribute to the beautification of the town and its neighborhoods," the Town said in a press release about the contest this week.
How does one enter? Residents may nominate their own yard or their neighbors’ yards for the award. The winners receive gift certificates from Meadows Farms and are recognized by the Mayor and Town Council at public meetings.
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The criteria for Yard of the Month award selection includes the following:
- Yards are generally free of trash and clutter
- Grass, trees, shrubs and plants are well-cared for and aesthetically pleasing
- Rocks, logs, short fences or other decorative elements are in good condition and neatly placed
- Flowers and other vegetation are well-landscaped and make good use of color
Nominations for the June Yard of the Month Award are due May 15. Nominations are due June 15 for the July award, and Sept. 15 for the October award (there are no awards given in August and September).
The judges for the Yard of the Month awards program are members of the Town of Herndon’s Cultivating Community committee, a group of citizen volunteers formed to encourage beautification and to enrich the quality of life in the town’s neighborhoods.
Nomination forms for the Yard of the Month awards are available on the Cultivating Community page of the town’s website. Forms are also available at the Herndon Municipal Center and the Herndon Community Center.
For more information, call 703-435-6800 ext. 2084 or e-mail information@herndon-va.gov.
See past winners of the Yard of the Month contest here!
- June 2012: The Hancocks
- July 2012: The Metcalfes and The Castillo-Robeys
- October 2012: Jeff Ryan Drive
- June 2011: Steven Humes
- Sept. 2011: A 3-Way Tie!
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