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Garden contest open for applications

Creating great gardens that use less water; that’s the challenge. The City of Red Deer’s Environmental Services Department is now accepting applications for its 2011 Water-Wise Naturescaping Contest.

Creating great gardens that use less water; that’s the challenge. The City of Red Deer’s Environmental Services Department is now accepting applications for its 2011 Water-Wise Naturescaping Contest.

“The goal of naturescaping is to create a visually attractive yard that you can enjoy while reducing your environmental impact,” said Bailey Doepker, environmental program specialist.

Contestants can submit applications to the City until Aug. 12. Entries must include: A minimum of five and a maximum of 10 colour photographs of their garden (digital or hard copies), a plant list (including common and/or specific plant names) and an explanation of water-efficient features within the landscape.

Entries and photographs can be submitted at the Environmental Services Department at the Civic Yards (7721 40 Ave.) or can be emailed to environmentalservices@reddeer.ca — be sure to mark entries “Attention: Naturescaping Contest.” Applications will be judged on water conservation, landscape design, and biodiversity.

First prize for the 2011 Water-Wise Naturescaping Contest is $150 to be used at any local gardening centre (second is $100, and third is $75). Winners will be announced before Sept. 1.

For more information or to print an application, contact Bailey Doepker at 403-342-8750 or visit reddeer.ca/environment.