Yard of the Month

Program Guidelines

1. Personal maintenance of yard is preferred; however, hired mowing is acceptable.
2. Judging criteria:
   • Yard maintenance - healthy lawn, neatly mowed and edged; pruned and trimmed shrubs and trees; healthy, well-placed plants; minimum to no weeds in flower beds; yard free of debris and clutter.
   • Design and landscaping - use of color and/or texture; creative, unique curb appeal; overall aesthetic appeal; balance appropriate to house and lot size.
3. One home will be selected each month.
4. Each yard is limited to winning the award only once in any calendar year.
5. Only front yards as viewed from the street are judged.
6. All plantings must be living - no plastic, silk, or artificial plants.
7. Winner must be in good standing with the WTHOA (dues paid in full, in compliance with the Deed Restrictions and Covenants).
8. The YOM Committee judges and selects during the second week of the month.
9. The sign is placed in the winning yard during the last week of the awarded month and remains until the last week of the following month.
10. Judges' decisions are final.

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