Your Outdoor Space Could Be Selmi’s Garden of the Year
How Our Competition Works
3 Finalists, 1 Grand Prize Winner Takes the Honor & Prizes
Submit Your Outdoor Space
Sign up through our form below and upload 3 photos that capture the serene beauty of your landscaped outdoor space (must live within our eligible Illinois area)
Public Voting (Opens July 1)
We review submissions to confirm elgibility. Approved entries will be published. Browse the gallery and vote for your favorite. One vote per person.
Top 3 Finalists Advance
When public voting closes on July 15, the top 3 outdoor spaces by votes become finalists. Selmi’s selects the Grand Prize winner based on Serenity, Design, and Plant Health.
Winners Awarded
Grand Prize: $300 Selmi’s Gift Card, Garden of the Year yard sign, website/social feature, spring swag bag.
2 Runners Up: $50 Selmi’s Gift Card each, website/social feature.
Your Hard Work Deserves the Garden of the Year Spotlight
Submission Form is Open May 1st–June 30th
Gardening is a joyful practice that those of us who do it truly understand. We plant, design, and care for our outdoor spaces to bring beauty to our own lives and a little extra color to the neighborhood. Garden of the Year was created to recognize every local homeowner, and to honor the outdoor spaces that stand apart for their serenity, thoughtful landscaping, and thriving blooms.
This competition is open to our local area only. Entry is limited to residents of these eligible Illinois cities: Rock Falls, Sterling, Dixon, Nelson, Como, Galt, Prophetstown, Morrison, Lyndon, and Tampico.
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A lot of thought, time & work has gone into creating my yard. My landscaping consists of over 30 Lilac, a Bridal wreath hedge, Hydrangeas, 4 Hydrangea trees, Coneflowers, creeping phlox, Veronica, Iris’s, Lillies, Salvia, Lavender, Clematis, Daisies, & many more. I add Annual’s for added Color.
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Stephanie A.
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Wellman lovey flowers from Selmi's and we eady for the 4th of July
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Vicky W.
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Less than 1/4 acre. Over 500 daylily varieties. Over 500 hosta varieties. About 100 rose varieties. Many coneflowers, clematis, hydrangeas and other perennials.
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Jeff B.
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My garden features over 100 varieties of plants, with a covered front porch full of shade plants creating relaxing front porch vibes. I grow lilies, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, zucchini, and herbs. Thrifted finds and gifts from friends and family make it uniquely mine.
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Erik M.
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Outdoor patio will all potted plants
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Kristine R.
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My gardens are designed with mostly native plants and to support birds, butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Certified bird & butterfly sanctuary and monarch waystation featuring ponds, moon gardens, native blooms, pollinator habitat, and peaceful spaces created to connect people with nature.
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Lisa G.
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I love to see my flowers bloom ❤️
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Dennis S.
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What can I say…I LOVE FLOWERS! My garden is designed to be a welcoming burst of color from spring through fall, blending vibrant annuals with dependable perennials to create continuous blooms and ever-changing beauty.
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Trisha S.
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My backyard flower garden oasis that I have spent a lot of time planting and rearranging flowers so that I can enjoy it all!
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Karen R.
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Beautifully landscaped yard with hundreds of petunias! Thousands of zinnia seeds planted that will be blooming soon.
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Danielle M.
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Flowers are beautiful but colored foliage lasts all season.. we used both to create gardens
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Randy M.
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It's hard to show the whole yard but we can do our best.
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Becky & Doug S.
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The garden contains a wide variety of perennials & annuals, like cone flowers, zinnias, butterfly milkweed, daisies, lilies, black eye Susan’s, verbenas, petunias, and of course Selmi’s breathtaking geraniums.
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Bud M.
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A little rust, a lot of vintage, and lots of color! All of my favorite things surround my house. Selmi’s flowers always make me smile. 😊
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Michelle B.
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Every flower, pot, and pathway reflects my love of gardening. I enjoy mixing colorful annuals with dependable perennials to create a peaceful space that changes throughout the season. The garden is always growing… just like my plant collection!
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Jenn S.
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Broken down and rusted pieces, thrifted and found come together with a magical vibe. It’s all about the vibe. I’m patiently waiting for blooms to pop and height to be achieved. Areas of art, a shaded path and sitting area for relaxing give colorful views from every angle. Lit up for a night mood too
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Billie Jo L.
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Number one is my annual perennial garden number two is my tree stump creativity number three is my hosta garden around children play house on old silo foundation
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Kathy B.
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Vegetable garden,
Flower gardens
Hanging baskets
Simple. Elegant.
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Violet S.
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I have beef, steak, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, peppers, bell peppers, cabbage, kale, beets, carrots, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, dill, and basil
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Dawn S.
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I made a wall off my patio colored it avocado green added a crate with some plants ti give it a cozy area ti sit on my patio. I had alot if people say they love it.
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Patricia H.
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