Nominations for the 2026 awards are currently closed.
Each summer, we recognize Toronto’s most beautiful gardens. Join us in celebrating the 23rd edition of the City’s Garden Awards by submitting your garden or nominating one in your community in one of four categories.
Nominate a Garden
Online
Nominate a garden online .
Mail
Download and fill out the nomination form and mail to:
Patricia Landry
Phone
Call 416-392-0433 with the following information for up to two gardens:
Street name and number
Nearest major intersection
Category:
Residential Traditional
Residential Ecological/Habitat
Residential High Density (includes apartments, condos and multi-plex houses)
Non-residential (includes Commercial/Community)
Categories
There are four categories.
Residential Traditional
Residential Ecological/Habitat
Residential High Density (includes apartments, condos and multi-plex houses)
Non-residential (includes Commercial/Community)
Judging Criteria
Design
balance
originality
selection and arrangement of plants, trees and shrubs
design of traffic flow
Hard Landscaping
use of driveway paving and walkways
use of stones, rocks, statuary, containers
walls, fencing and water features
Condition and Maintenance
cleanliness of garden and area
free from diseases and weeds
good garden practices
suitable ground cover
Use of Plant Material
variety
spacing and balance
appropriate use of perennials and/or native species
use of colour and texture
2024 First Prize Winners
Date modified: June 1, 2026
