Front Gardens
A garden area adjacent to the street which may include an entry gate or pathway leading to the front of the residence.
Back Gardens
A garden area away from the front of the residence, which may include a swimming pool, children's play area and a deck or terrace for relaxation or entertaining.
Courtyard, Balcony, or Indoor Gardens
Private residential gardens using pots, planter boxes, ornaments, walled gardens.
Edible Gardens
Vegetable gardens, fruit gardens, permaculture gardens.
Australian-native Gardens
Private gardens which feature Australian-native plants, and are designed to highlight Australian design.
Habitat-friendly Gardens
Gardens that include habitat elements to encourage native fauna such as birds, lizards, possums and insects.
Succulent Gardens
Collections of succulents or cactus both big and small.
Local School Gardens
Gardens within local primary schools, high schools, and pre-schools where students and teachers have worked together.
Community Gardens
Garden projects where the local community, groups, or community organisations have worked together.
Commercial and Professional Gardens
Gardens professionally designed and/or maintained. They can be inside both local businesses and commercial organisations. For example, hotels, retirement villages, commercial premises, small and large businesses, universities, or private residences that have utilised a professional landscaper.
Bushcare Sites
This category recognises an outstanding contribution made by a group of volunteers at a recognised Bushcare site.