Yard of Year Nomination Form
Yard of the Year nominations will be accepted until June 30, 2020. Download form here or pick up at City Building
Villa Hills Annual "Yard of the Year" Award
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We are pleased to announce that Marilyn McDermott won the 2019 Yard of the Year award. Marilyn works tirelessly to incorporate her love for color, whimsical design and variety into a very amazing landscape. She admits that there isn’t necessarily a plan in place for each garden, but rather it is sometimes the “surprise” in the Spring to find out what hidden gems find their way to the surface, that is exciting.
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2019 Yard of the Year Award
Nominations were accepted for the Yard of the Year award presented each year by the Garden Club. Four nominations were received and the judging took place Monday, July 8th. The nominees were:
Each landscape reflected unique choices in color pallet, use of textures and over-all design. Gardening is a labor of love and that was evident as we visited each of these beautiful gardens. We truly enjoyed the opportunity to stroll through each of these and meet with the owners.
We are pleased to announce that Marilyn McDermott won the Yard of the Year award. Marilyn works tirelessly to incorporate her love for color, whimsical design and variety into a very amazing landscape. She admits that there isn’t necessarily a plan in place for each garden, but rather it is sometimes the “surprise” in the Spring to find out what hidden gems find their way to the surface, that is exciting.
Marilyn shared a few stories of how some of her favorite plants came “to be” in her garden. In the front yard a large flower bed boasts fragrant Stargazer Lilies that are complimented by tall purple cone flowers and spectacular bi-color daylilies. These daylilies were gifts from her sister’s greenhouses. The Iris’ that bloom early in summer were from plants that belonged to her mother’s “Uncle Henry” and were sold during the Great Depression to help support his family. What a treasure! Annabell Hydrangeas are a staple in the landscape, and are accented by vibrant red Mandevilla and Dragon Begonia. Marilyn has a fondness for Coleus and you will find all sizes, colors and shapes throughout her gardens. A brightly painted “bottle tree” stands tall among the massive Hosta to form a wonderful shade garden.
Marilyn’s constant companion is her rescue dog, “Petey” and there are continued discussions over what changes will be made in the garden for the next year. Marilyn truly imbodies the “Gardener’s Spirit”. She loves her gardens and enjoys twice as much sharing the plants with everyone. Her perennials are spread throughout Villa Hills. It gives her joy and peace and we thank you Marilyn. Her mother once told her as she developed a passion for gardening to simply “Enjoy Your Dirt!”, and Marilyn definitely does!!
We are grateful for all those who were nominated and who strive to continue to make our City so beautiful. We know that there are many others we have not had the chance to meet and hope we will next year.
Nominations were accepted for the Yard of the Year award presented each year by the Garden Club. Four nominations were received and the judging took place Monday, July 8th. The nominees were:
- Richard & Carolyn Basford: 2712 Pineview
- Marilyn McDermott: 2617 Brookview Dr.
- Bob & Tina Donelan: 887 Rosewood
- Jenn & Dave McMillen: 829 Pointe
Each landscape reflected unique choices in color pallet, use of textures and over-all design. Gardening is a labor of love and that was evident as we visited each of these beautiful gardens. We truly enjoyed the opportunity to stroll through each of these and meet with the owners.
We are pleased to announce that Marilyn McDermott won the Yard of the Year award. Marilyn works tirelessly to incorporate her love for color, whimsical design and variety into a very amazing landscape. She admits that there isn’t necessarily a plan in place for each garden, but rather it is sometimes the “surprise” in the Spring to find out what hidden gems find their way to the surface, that is exciting.
Marilyn shared a few stories of how some of her favorite plants came “to be” in her garden. In the front yard a large flower bed boasts fragrant Stargazer Lilies that are complimented by tall purple cone flowers and spectacular bi-color daylilies. These daylilies were gifts from her sister’s greenhouses. The Iris’ that bloom early in summer were from plants that belonged to her mother’s “Uncle Henry” and were sold during the Great Depression to help support his family. What a treasure! Annabell Hydrangeas are a staple in the landscape, and are accented by vibrant red Mandevilla and Dragon Begonia. Marilyn has a fondness for Coleus and you will find all sizes, colors and shapes throughout her gardens. A brightly painted “bottle tree” stands tall among the massive Hosta to form a wonderful shade garden.
Marilyn’s constant companion is her rescue dog, “Petey” and there are continued discussions over what changes will be made in the garden for the next year. Marilyn truly imbodies the “Gardener’s Spirit”. She loves her gardens and enjoys twice as much sharing the plants with everyone. Her perennials are spread throughout Villa Hills. It gives her joy and peace and we thank you Marilyn. Her mother once told her as she developed a passion for gardening to simply “Enjoy Your Dirt!”, and Marilyn definitely does!!
We are grateful for all those who were nominated and who strive to continue to make our City so beautiful. We know that there are many others we have not had the chance to meet and hope we will next year.
