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2013 Garden Display Awards
The Winners this Year are:

Best in Show
Bourbon Street Retreat! by GROUNDS KEEPER, inc.

People's Choice
1st - Venetian Masquerade by Crossroads Nursery
2nd - The Masquerade Garden by Lily Pad Ponds & Landscapes
3rd - Bourbon Street Retreat! by GROUNDS KEEPER, inc.

Best Landscape Design
1st - Bourbon Street Retreat! by GROUNDS KEEPER, inc.
2nd - Venetian Masquerade by Crossroads Nursery
3rd - The History of Mardi Gras by Amato's Garden Center

Best Plant Material
1st - Bourbon Street Retreat! by GROUNDS KEEPER, inc.
2nd - Laisser les bonnes plantes rouler! by Atlock Farm
3rd - Mardi Gras Rio de Janeiro by Prestige Landscape Designing, Inc.

Best Interpretation of Theme
1st - Venetian Masquerade by Crossroads Nursery
2nd - Farm to Festival ~ 'Ferme au Festival' by NJ Conservation Partnership
3rd - Beads, Bands & Good Times by By Design Landscapes & Belgard Hardscapes

Best Environmental Focus
1st - Farm to Festival ~ 'Ferme au Festival' by NJ Conservation Partnership
2nd - Bourbon Street Retreat! by GROUNDS KEEPER, inc.
3rd - The Masquerade Garden by Lily Pad Ponds & Landscapes

Best Use of Structural Elements
1st - Bourbon Street Retreat! by GROUNDS KEEPER, inc.
2nd - Beads, Bands & Good Times by By Design Landscapes & Belgard Hardscapes
3rd - Mardi Gras Rio de Janeiro by Prestige Landscape Designing, Inc.

Best Low Maintenance/High Impact Scheme
1st - Shrove Tuesday: Winter Going into Spring by RA Landscaping & Design
2nd - Beads, Bands & Good Times by By Design Landscapes & Belgard Hardscapes
3rd - The Masquerade Garden by Lily Pad Ponds & Landscapes

Most Colorful Display
1st - The Masquerade Garden by Lily Pad Ponds & Landscapes
2nd - The Colors of Mardi Gras by High Tech Landscaping Inc.
3rd - Mardi Gras Rio de Janeiro by Prestige Landscape Designing, Inc.

Most Educational
1st - Farm to Festival ~ 'Ferme au Festival' by NJ Conservation Partnership
2nd - The History of Mardi Gras by Amato's Garden Center
3rd - Venetian Masquerade by Crossroads Nursery

Most Practical Backyard Display
1st - The History of Mardi Gras by Amato's Garden Center
2nd - The Colors of Mardi Gras by High Tech Landscaping Inc.
3rd - Shrove Tuesday: Winter Going into Spring by RA Landscaping & Design

Most Effective Use of Hardscaping
1st - Bourbon Street Retreat! by GROUNDS KEEPER, inc.
2nd - The Colors of Mardi Gras by High Tech Landscaping Inc.
3rd - Beads, Bands & Good Times by By Design Landscapes & Belgard Hardscapes

Most Dramatic Outdoor Lighting
1st - The History of Mardi Gras by Amato's Garden Center
2nd - The Colors of Mardi Gras by High Tech Landscaping Inc.
3rd - Bourbon Street Retreat! by GROUNDS KEEPER, inc.

Most Creative Water Feature
1st - Venetian Masquerade by Crossroads Nursery
2nd - The History of Mardi Gras by Amato's Garden Center
3rd - The Colors of Mardi Gras by High Tech Landscaping Inc.

The Masquerade Garden (Lily Pad Ponds and Landscapes) The Masquerade Garden will consist of a series of different masks from around the world. Some traditional Mardi Gras masks will be used along with some made from natural products: tree barks, flowers & water. There will be a pat... [More]

Mardi Gras Rio de Janeiro (Prestige Landscape Designing, Inc.) Welcome to Mardi Gras Rio de Janeiro. The greatest party in the world! Prestige Landscape Designing, Inc. 36 Hamilton Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Phone: 908-874-5968 Website: www.prestigelandscapenj.com Designed & Crea... [More]

Laisser les bonnes plantes rouler! (Atlock Farm) An informal Topiary garden cuts loose for a good time. Atlock Farm 545 Weston Canal Road Somerset, NJ 08873 Phone: 732-356-3373 Website: www.atlockfarm.com Designed & Created by: The Atlock Farm Krewe In Cooperation... [More]

Venetian Masquerade (Crossroads Nursery) Come, visit Venice during its Carnival. Witness the history, traditions, and architecture as you stroll along the canal for the most celebrated time of the year. Crossroads Nursery 981 Georges Road Monmouth Junction, NJ 088... [More]

Color (High Tech Landscapes) As you look around the world at all the cultures that celebrate Mardi Gras, you see one thing in common – Color. From New Orleans to Italy to Rio de Janerio, no matter where you go, they all put as much pop and color in their dec... [More]

Beads, Bands & Good Times (Belgard Hardscapes) While walking down a cobble stone pathway attendees will be able to envision themselves enjoying the Mardi Gras celebration. Whether it’s the mannequin group in front of the fireplace, the bartender working the bar unit, or strol... [More]

Bourbon Street Retreat! (GROUNDS KEEPER, inc.) While the excitement of Mardi Gras is going on in the city with its music, food, culture and excitement, Grounds Keeper hopes you will accept an invitation to their private party in a courtyard just down an alley off of Bourbon St... [More]

Farm to Festival ~ 'Ferme au Festival' (NJ Conservation Partnership) Picture yourself preparing for a feast in the French Quarter of New Orleans, using produce fresh from the farm. Robust red tomatoes and peppers aglow in a carnival mix of colors will soon grace your table at the bistro. You're abo... [More]

Shrove Tuesday: Winter Festival in Estonia (RA Landscaping & Design, LLC) Description Coming Soon! RA Landscaping & Design, LLC 203 Sergeantsville Rd Flemington, NJ 08822 Phone: 732-926-8843 Website: www.ralandscapingdesign.com Designed & Created by: Richard Eible Year Established: 1992 ... [More]

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