Our judges have selected the finalists, now you choose the winners. Vote for the finalists in each of 12 Considered Design Awards categories, on both Gardenista and Remodelista.
Our judges have selected the finalists, now you choose the winners. Vote for the finalists in each of 12 Considered Design Awards categories, on both Gardenista and Remodelista.
Project 1
Project 1
Nicola Wilkes | Llantwit Major, UK | Simple Scandi Style Garden.
Nicola Wilkes | Llantwit Major, UK | Simple Scandi Style Garden.
Turn the biggest negative of our house into the biggest positive and combine the following: seating, BBQ area, play area for children (not one trampoline or swing in sight), shade, canopy, black, white, and rustic style.”
Turn the biggest negative of our house into the biggest positive and combine the following: seating, BBQ area, play area for children (not one trampoline or swing in sight), shade, canopy, black, white, and rustic style.”
“Scandinavian-style, simple family garden.”
“Scandinavian-style, simple family garden.”
“Built-in seating area.”
“Built-in seating area.”
“Seating area softened with sheepskins that are kept in a basic bin by the back door.”
“Seating area softened with sheepskins that are kept in a basic bin by the back door.”
Bill McKinney | Philadelphia, PA | Edible Urban Small Garden.
Bill McKinney | Philadelphia, PA | Edible Urban Small Garden.
Project 2
Project 2
Chosen by: Guest judge and event designer David Stark, who said, “This is space use at its finest. I love that this garden is about function but at the same time, and while probably not intending, it has an industrial look that really complements its setting. A little nature goes a long way in this environment.”
Chosen by: Guest judge and event designer David Stark, who said, “This is space use at its finest. I love that this garden is about function but at the same time, and while probably not intending, it has an industrial look that really complements its setting. A little nature goes a long way in this environment.”
“Third story and second story aquaponics with a background of the Philadelphia skyline.”
“Third story and second story aquaponics with a background of the Philadelphia skyline.”
“Side-of-house aquaponics system. The system also produces 50 pounds of tilapia a year.”
“Side-of-house aquaponics system. The system also produces 50 pounds of tilapia a year.”
“Second story aquaponics system with tabasco plants used to make hot sauces.”
“Second story aquaponics system with tabasco plants used to make hot sauces.”
“Rooftop container garden and chicken coop.”
“Rooftop container garden and chicken coop.”
Joni F. | New Suffolk, NY | Teardrop Delight in New Suffolk.
Joni F. | New Suffolk, NY | Teardrop Delight in New Suffolk.
Project 3
Project 3
Design Statement: “For 12 years we drove by this house and thought, ‘Why doesn’t someone love it?’ We were able to buy it and sell our beloved house around the corner. With the help of a landscaper we did some serious planting. The front teardrop has evolved over 10 years.”
Design Statement: “For 12 years we drove by this house and thought, ‘Why doesn’t someone love it?’ We were able to buy it and sell our beloved house around the corner. With the help of a landscaper we did some serious planting. The front teardrop has evolved over 10 years.”
“Every week the garden evolves with color and new sights.”
“Every week the garden evolves with color and new sights.”
“Lavender blooming through a locust fence needed to keep horses out.”
“Lavender blooming through a locust fence needed to keep horses out.”
Nicole Gjeldum | Naperville, IL | Garden Rooms.
Nicole Gjeldum | Naperville, IL | Garden Rooms.
Project 4
Project 4
My goal from the start of creating this garden eight years ago has always been about creating an oasis on a basic city plot.”
My goal from the start of creating this garden eight years ago has always been about creating an oasis on a basic city plot.”
“Garden room–a stroll through the side garden room to enter the back garden.”
“Garden room–a stroll through the side garden room to enter the back garden.”
“The sitting garden–a great area of the garden to take in the view.”
“The sitting garden–a great area of the garden to take in the view.”
“The patio garden–this is our sunken patio that is filled with groupings of container plantings.”
“The patio garden–this is our sunken patio that is filled with groupings of container plantings.”
“Dry stream bed–plantings along the dry stream bed.”
“Dry stream bed–plantings along the dry stream bed.”
Project 5
Project 5
Pete Joseph | Leesburg, VA | Greenhouse with Recycled Materials.
Pete Joseph | Leesburg, VA | Greenhouse with Recycled Materials.
Chosen by: David Stark, who said, “The structure is adorable and inventive, and I love its scale relationship to the trees and lawn it is nestled in. While the garden itself is clean and simple, the greenhouse did just the right trick of providing a focal point to reinforce its lush green expanse.”
Chosen by: David Stark, who said, “The structure is adorable and inventive, and I love its scale relationship to the trees and lawn it is nestled in. While the garden itself is clean and simple, the greenhouse did just the right trick of providing a focal point to reinforce its lush green expanse.”
“Greenhouse built with recycled materials.”
“Greenhouse built with recycled materials.”
Greenhouse gets plenty of shade in the summer, direct sun in the winter.”
Greenhouse gets plenty of shade in the summer, direct sun in the winter.”
“Double-paned windows and door on northern exposure.”
“Double-paned windows and door on northern exposure.”
