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15th Annual Community Water-Wise Awards .. Do I have a chance?


 Today I entered a contest.. 
Tampa Bay Water is accepting applications for the 15th Annual Community Water-Wise Awards program. If your yard incorporates Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles with attractive design, it may have what it takes to win! The application is online at tampabaywaterwise.org and must be received by June 30, 2013.
If you are a resident, business, builder or other organization in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties as well as the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and New Port Richey, you are eligible to apply!
 For the past 9 years I've been working so hard to get this yard "Florida Friendly"
When I first moved in it was a messy slope and every time the rains came it would wash the soil down into the creek.  The only way I could see saving the soil was to create barriers of brick pavers and as much ground cover as I could.  Well I think I've finally achieved this with  many plantings that created roots to stop the erosion.  I also now do not need as much water to keep it all alive.
The contest asked for only one photo so I hope this collage is ok because it's the one I sent?
I do think I have a good chance because I went into their past winners and I can see I'm right in there.
What do you think? Please be honest with me because I'll be chewing my nails until it's over. 
I sent in my application today although I have a few months before they will send out someone to walk my yard (July)... (that is a good thing because I can still add a few things to make it even better).... The Prize is a simple stepping stone for my yard and that would really make me happy because it's acknowledging my hard work. 


Wish me luck!

 I'm linking up to
Outdoor Wednesday 
Share Your Cup Thursday 
Tuesdays Garden Party 



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11 comments:

  1. PondsideMay 4, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    It looks absolutely beautiful to me and I don't see why you wouldn't have a very, very good chance at winning. Good luck!

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  2. Kim@Snug HarborMay 4, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Your yard is beautiful. best of luck. I hope you win.

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  3. susie @ persimmon moon cottageMay 5, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Your yard is beautiful with so many pretty plants and things to see. I especially like the plant with the sword like white edged leaves. It really is eye catching.

    I hope you win. That pretty stepping stone will be perfect in your garden. Good luck to you.

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  4. ChArIsSeMay 6, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    best of luck sandy your yard looks pretty cool we're sure you've got a chance to win! Parol

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  5. carol l mckennaMay 8, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    You are a winner whether you win 'the contest' or not ~ Beautiful yard and so ecologically sound ~ Great photos and great post for ODW ^_^

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  6. Leslie's GardenMay 8, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I would definitely say you have a very good chance of winning! What you have accomplished is simply super! Good luck! Can't wait to hear the results!

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  7. betty-NZMay 8, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    You did a great job! Good luck!

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 9, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    That would be fabulous to win and I think you have a great chance! You have a beautiful lawn and you've used Florida friendly plants and landscaping! Nice job!

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  9. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMay 14, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    Sandy, your yard is gorgeous! I think that you have a very good chance of winning. I will be routing for you! Thanks for SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  10. Patricia @ 9th and DenverMay 14, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I love your yard! It looks so beautiful...and all the work you did in making it conservation friendly...means it's a winner to me, whether your named the "winner" or not.
    Your the one with the prize of a yard in my book!
    Pat

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  11. Penny CarnathanMay 23, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    I'm Penny Carnathan and I write a gardening column for the Tampa Bay Times. I'm writing about the Water Wise Awards and I'd love to ask you a couple questions about why you're hoping to win. I'm on a deadline, so if I could talk to you tonight (May 23 - it's now 8:50 pm) or tomorrow, it would be great to include you in my story. My phone number is (813) 455-3472.

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