2010 Bloomington in Bloom Front Yard Contest Winning Yards

To recognize residential front-yard garden and landscape that give Bloomington its curb appeal, the Bloomington IN Bloom project held its second Front-Yard Contest. Nominees were located within the Bloomington city limits; show an impressive display of floral, garden and landscaping; enhance the surrounding area; and show creativity in the display. One winning entry was chosen from each of the following zip codes 47401, 47403, 47404, 47408.

Bloomington IN Bloom is a cooperative community effort. Initiated by the Bloomington Board of REALTORS, the city was entered into the America in Bloom® nationwide competition in 2010. Judging occurred June 18th & 19th, 2010. America in Bloom® is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to promoting nationwide beautification and personal and community involvement through the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements. The Bloomington In Bloom judging was based on seven categories: floral displays, landscaping, heritage, community involvement, urban forestry, tidiness, turf & groundcover. The awards ceremony will take place in St. Louis, MO between September 30th & October 2nd, 2010.

47401

3790 Regents Court

Dave and Suzie Cumings

Lovingly designed, installed and maintained by the homeowners, this corner garden features colorful potted plants, perennials, roses and many shrubs, conifers and specimen trees. Also included here are several water features. Bringing added spark to this garden is the interesting use of leaf and needle color. This garden is only seven years old yet has variety, depth and maturity.

47403

905 S Madison

Jack Baker

Jam-packed with unusual plants describes this cottage shade garden. Every square inch of valuable garden space in dedicated to plants and paths. The pathways tease the eye into wanting to see what lies beyond. This garden keeps on going throughout the fall and has structure for winter, too.

47404

708 W 12^th

Spencer Goehl and Lucy Schaich

This charming front yard and corner garden makes use of the elevated position of the home. The hillside garden limits steep mowing while providing interest in all seasons. It is beautifully inter-planted with native perennials, shrubs and conifers. Current bloomers include large oak leaf hydrangeas.

47408

4200 E Sheffield

Benjamin Cramer and Mary Jensen

Privacy is the key component at this garden. Mature plantings curl around the front yard sheltering the entrance. Colorful annuals, verdant perennials and shrubs frame a garden bench. Mature trees tower in the background.

Congratulations to all winners of our weekly Spring Yard Contest Winners!  We hope you are proudly displaying your Bloomington in Bloom yard signs!

Starting the week of April 5^th and ending the week of May 17^th, two judges in each of the four city zip codes drove around in search of outstanding front yards.  Winners were recognized in the Herald Times newspaper as well as here on our website.