WaterSmart Landscape Contest

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The WaterSmart Landscape Contest is an annual contest for residents in San Diego County. The City of Oceanside and other water agencies in the region host the contest each year to recognize residents who have swapped their grass for low-water landscaping and to bring awareness to the benefits of sustainable landscaping.

Residents can enter their landscape in the competition by submitting photos and filling out the entry form located at www.landscapecontest.com. Entries are judged based on criteria in the following categories: overall attractiveness, appropriate plant selection, design, appropriate maintenance, efficient methods of irrigation.

The City of Oceanside’s winner receives a $250 gift certificate to a local nursery, be featured in water efficiency outreach, and a certificate of recognition.

Visit www.landscapecontest.com for details on contest requirements, judging criteria, and submission guidelines.

Oceanside's 2026 Landscape Contest Winner Announced

Top left photo of house with green grass yard. Bottom left photo of dry creek bed with plants surrounding it. Middle bottom photo of orange flowers in yard. right photo of front yard with low water plants and creek bed.

The resident was focused on "sustainability, maintenance, water savings, [and] beauty.”

-Tom W.

Check out photos of the winning entries below. We hope that these wonderful residents inspire you as you continue your own landscape transformation journey.

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