Garden Show and Tell 2026

Submissions

Before After
A square of green grass in the front lawn of a house Landscape transformation with California Native Plants, and an emblem announcing the photo as a "Garden of the Week" winner.Drought tolerant shrubs planted in a woodchips with a dry riverbed separating them

GARDEN OF THE WEEK - Front yard landscape transformation from lawn to drought-tolerant and California native plants. The design includes a rock-lined swale and rain barrel for rainwater retention.

After
Parkway transformation with succulents and California native plants and a short path made of red stepping stones Another angle of the Parkway transformation with succulents and California native plants and a short path made of red stepping stonesFront yard of a single‑story house with large trees and a parkway transformation with succulents and California native plants.

A parkway (strip of landscaping between the sidewalk and the street) transformation from lawn to succulents and California native plants. The design includes a path for street access.

After
Side of a home showing a rain chain and drought tolerant plants surrounded by rocks. Front of a home showing drought tolerant plants and rocksSide of a home showing drought tolerant plants and rocks

Front yard landscape transformation to fire-wise landscaping, showcasing drought tolerant plants and rocks in place of mulch.

Before After
Front view of a small stucco house with a covered porch and tall shrubs along the walkway and brown turf grass. Colorful front‑yard garden with flowering plants, rocks, and a tall hedge behind it.Garden with a tall cactus, a small fountain, and various plants along a residential sidewalk.

Front yard landscape transformation from dying turf grass to a drought tolerant garden, featuring a dry river bed and a fountain.

 

After
Front yard filled with dense drought‑tolerant plants in front of a small house, with a sign that reads “Water Wise Plants Thrive!” near the sidewalk. A house with a lush front yard full of drought‑tolerant plants, colorful flowers, and a brick walkway leading to the front door.Front yard with dense drought‑tolerant plants, rocks, and shrubs beside a brick walkway leading to a small house, with flowering trees and bushes throughout.

Single family home with a front yard and parkway landscape transformation, featuring native, drought tolerant plants, a dry river bed, and a brick pathway.

 

Before After
Single family home front yard with grass. Landscape transformation of a single family home. Native and drought tolerant plants are shown. Rocks are used in the landscaping, which also includes a dry riverbed. Single family home that has transformed their landscape with drought tolerant and California native plants.

PICK OF THE PROGRAM - Single family home with a front yard landscape transformation. The transformation shows California native plants, drought tolerant plants, mulch and a dry river bed. Drip irrigation is used in the landscaping.