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Here are a few standards we use for judging a residential .garden in Ontario. 1. Landscape design: - suitability...5%, execution of total plan, continuity...5%,ease of maintenance...5%, selection and arrangement of plant masses ..10%, traffic flow design...5%. 2Use of landscape components: walks, walls,patio, privacy screening, lighting, pools, water movement...15%, 3. Condition of garden (plants and hard materials:trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals...15%,freedom from disease, insects and weeds....15%, masonry, carpentry upkeep...10%. 4. Lawns:Freedom from disease and weeds, of good color, dense growth, well cut and trimmed. ..15% For a total of 100%.
You might wish to add your own criteria, eg compost area, evidence of organic pest control, suitable use of natural habitats, quality of lemonade and cookies .
Garden Designs
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