Commercial Installation, Grand Award by Brickman, Columbus, Ohio. Columbus Commons is a nine-acre site located in the heart of downtown and features gardens with an outdoor reading room and a performance stage, carousal and café. Large turf areas allow for festival and community gatherings, making...

Commercial Installation, Merit Award by Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Columbus, Ohio. This large scale installation was created on top of an underground parking garage, which added weight restrictions to the design. With a mix of style, from formal to flowing, the total size of...

Commericial Maintenance, Merit Award by Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Columbus, OH. The maintenance of the Columbus Commons landscape beds is a large-scale project, consisting of seasonal displays, mulching and edging maintenance, and plant heath monitoring and grooming. The scope...

Commercial Maintenance, Merit Award by Brickman, Columbus, OH. Proper maintenance for this 15,000 square foot living roof is crucial to the greywater system, which filters rainwater to a basement tank for use in the building’s operations. Due to this, the use of chemicals to treat the area is very...

Commercial Maintenance, Merit Award by Brickman, Columbus, OH. In the hospitality industry, quality service and good first impressions are critical to business. At the Marriot Northwest, exceptional grounds and landscape were expected, and this crew took on the challenge. The restaurant entryway is...

Garden Structures, Grand Award by Hidden Creek Landscaping, Columbus, OH. This unique outdoor kitchen design functions as both entertainment space and artistic expression. Architectural features of the home are drawn into the design and joined with the modern influences that the client prefers. The...

Garden Structures, Merit Award by Spellacy's Turf Lawn, Inc., Galena, OH. A fire grill and raised patio area provide the cozy cooking and eating space the client desired. To maintain a contemporary style, stainless steel and white scratch coat stucco create clean lines and an uncluttered appearance...

Garden Structures, Merit Award by Peabody Landscape Group, Columbus, OH. The owners of this residence wanted an elegant, custom-made pergola, large enough to span their new patio area and one that reflects the classic architectural style of their home. Located directly outside the back door and...

Garden Structures, Merit Award by Dan Druffel, Inc., Maineville, OH. Located in an older neighborhood where homes are closer together, the client requested a comfortable, but private backyard space. A pergola with a fireplace obscures the patio from the neighbors, while retaining a spacious feel...

Pavements, Merit Award by Ken Helmlinger Co., Columbus, OH. With plenty of windows that open up along the rear of the home, the clients in this project wanted an amazing view. Working with a multi-dimensional space, the transition from the patio to the lower deck had to flow smoothly. Curved block...

Pavements, Merit Award by Dan Druffel, Inc., Maineville, OH. In a small but sophisticated space, this fireplace and patio make a big impact. The walkway of bluestone, edged in limestone, takes visitors from the driveway to this backyard retreat. The smooth finish of the pavers is echoed in the seat...

Residential Installation, Merit Award by Architectural Landscape Design, Inc. & Jamie Fox Landscaping, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. The owners of this home are avid travelers who love the aesthetics of traditional French and English gardens. The estate-like appearance from the front of the home capture...

Residential Installation, Grand Award by Ken Helmlinger Co., Columbus, OH. This landscape project involved a number of requests, including new steps from the lower patio to the upper deck and seasonally changing foliage to provide interest from the home’s overlooking windows. The resulting oasis...

Residential Installation, Merit Award by Oakland Design, Columbus, OH. For this stately home, the client requested a serene, but textured, landscape with colorful and formal elements. The large rectangular walkway spans the perimeter of the lawn and provides a meditative path. Hydrangea, roses,...

Residential Installation, Merit Award by Rice's Nursery & Landscaping, Inc., Canton, OH. After installing a large palladian window, the clients at this home wanted a Tuscan-inspired outdoor space to serve as a view. The project included the installation of a natural-looking water feature, an...

Residential Installation, Merit Award by Oakland Design, Columbus, OH. For this newly-built custom home, the landscape required a grand design scheme and the inclusion of specific client requests. Large trees, evergreen shrubs and colorful perennials flank the paver entry and complement...

Residential Maintenance, Grand Award by Brickman, Columbus, Ohio. Situated on nearly 3 acres of rolling landscape, this maintenance contract location requires rigorous care with special attention to detail. Crews provide full-service for this home, including lawn maintenance, overall plant health...

Residential Maintenance, Merit Award by Enviroscapes Inc., Louisville, OH. Weekly visits to this home keep the landscape in perfect condition to inspire the client’s artistic vision. Regular monitoring includes turf management, bed and container maintenance, pond care and organic mulching. The...

Theme Garden, Merit Award by GreenScapes Landscape Co., Inc., Columbus, OH. The concept for this project was to teach community members how to cook using five different fire methods. The space is also designated for classes and events at the botanical garden. To create the kitchen appearance...

Unique or Unusual, Grand Award by GreenScapes Landscape Co., Inc., Columbus, OH. For this one-of-a-kind request, the client at the Franklin County Community Garden wanted a live fire theatre installed. The challenge was to create an area that allowed for demonstrations using five different methods...

Use of Seasonal Color, Container Gardens, Perennials, Grand Award by Brickman, Columbus, OH. Each season, over 300 flats of flowers are installed at this Bexley home. The sprawling location includes areas of sun and shade, which involved carefully selected plant types. In the rear retreat, we can...

Use of Seasonal Color, Container Gardens, Perennials, Merit Award by Brickman, Columbus, OH. On a two-sided storefront strip, 10 hanging window boxers flank a city park and provide eye-catching curb appeal. The boxes were relocated closer together on either side of the park to add visual impact....

Use of Seasonal Color, Container Gardens, Perennials, Merit Award by Grunder Landscaping Co., Miamisburg, OH. Located on a busy street with many nearby shops, the storefront of this business needed to pop with color. An array of seasonal displays, with natural flower beds and dynamic plant heights...

Water Feature, Merit Award by Delhi Landscape Services, Cincinnati, OH. Tucked into a woodland garden, this tri-level water feature can be viewed from multiple vantage points. Visitors can meander down stone stepper paths to encounter this oasis situated between existing trees. Designed to mimic a...