2025 Water-Wise Garden Contest
The North Coast County Water District's annual Water-Wise Garden Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water-efficient gardens in Pacifica. This year's contest entry period ended November 17th. Voting will take place here on our website through Friday, December 12th, after which we will announce the winners at our Board Meeting and on our social media pages.
View this year's entries below and vote for your favorite water-wise garden!
Water-Wise Garden Contest Details
Terms and Conditions
- Open to both residential and commercial customers
- Garden must be installed at least one month prior to entry
- Previous garden contest winners are not eligible to enter
- Employees and/or family of employees are not eligible to participate or win
- Entry images will become the property of the North Coast County Water District and may be used for future marketing activities.
Entries must demonstrate and will be judged upon:
- Attractive use of water wise landscaping
- Water use efficiency
- Good maintenance practices
Winner Selection:
The top 3 gardens with the most votes on the NCCWD website page will proceed to the final round of judging. The winner will be selected by the Public Outreach Committee, and the top three finalists will be awarded at a Board of Directors Meeting.
Prizes:
Prizes include a 50-gallon Ivy Rain Barrel, gift cards from garden centers, and more!
2025 Water-Wise Garden Contest Entries
GARDEN A
Irrigation method(s):
By Hand
Tell us about your landscape:
I replaced my front lawn with drought-tolerant and deer-resistant plants, including sage, salvias, flax, cordyline, lantana, and a Japanese Maple. I created a paver walkway to the front entry and a pathway of Dymondia that leads to the side yard. I selected an array of plants for a variety of color, height, and texture. A layer of shredded mulch holds down weeds and retains moisture in the soil. Once established, minimal watering and maintenance will be required and will look great year-round.
GARDEN B
Irrigation method(s):
Drip Irrigation
Tell us about your landscape:
Work began in the garden in March 2025. The irrigation system that is being used is a Drip Irrigation. I wanted a drought-tolerant front yard with a pathway leading to the side gate. My landscaper helped me by designing & installing coastal succulent plants in the front yard main area. A mix of mini Mexican cobblestones & a couple of flagstones were placed along a pathway made of decomposed granite ground cover. Large boulders were added, causing the garden to become more charming & very enchanting.
GARDEN C
Irrigation method(s):
Drip Irrigation
Tell us about your landscape:
The yard is completely on a drip irrigation system, and installed this year. There are 2 tons of rocks I collected as a child when I belonged to the mineralogical society.
It was a lawn, and then the children grew up. I wanted to share with others the beauty around us.
Thank you for participating !
