GROSSE POINTE PARK BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS 2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS CONGRATULATIONS! AREA 1 1135 MARYLAND A plethora of greenery and blooms accent this duplex from the sidewalk onto the front porch. Sprays of color in reds, orange and yellow, with lush potted ferns, create a cheerful front façade. 1442 LAKEPOINTE An elegant craftsman bungalow with neatly lined, wood‐bordered beds and evergreen plantings to highlight the landscape year‐ round. Cheery, potted impatiens adorn the porch, and railings provide the perfect burst of color. 965 BEACONSFIELD A colorful mix of hibiscus, impatiens and lilies create a cheerful façade for this farmhouse style home. Potted white impatiens with spikes of grass, multi‐colored, motorcar accents and delightful rain boots filled with blooms complete the look. 941 BEACONSFIELD Lush shrubbery and stone‐lined, curved flower beds flank the front entrance of this charming home. Delightful porch adornments, a lovely, pastel green exterior and a distinctive mailbox complete the charm. AREA 2 858 BARRINGTON A striking tudor flanked by a manicured white birch and curved beds of lush ground cover and stone. Evergreens, shrubs and perennials provide varied textures in shades of green and surround the landscape towards both sides of the house. A leaded glass front door and a contemporary wood sculpture provide a lovely contrast of past and present. 927 LAKEPOINTE A red brick, colonial revival with stone accents is highlighted beautifully by a variety of plants in shades of white and green. A variety of hostas, white hydrangea, shrubs and climbing ivy lend an old‐world charm to this striking home. A lovely wood and glass door finishes the facade with a welcoming air. 853 WESTCHESTER A colonial revival in shades of grey and accented by a crisp front lawn is bordered by a variety of trees and flowering plants. Coneflowers, lilies and petunias in varied colors brighten the front bed along with sedum for fall bloom. The front entrance is flanked by plantings of evergreens, shrubs and Japanese red maples that accentuate the distinctive wine‐colored front door. 529 MIDDLESEX An eye‐catching home set back from a landscaped lawn bordered by curved beds in colorful bloom. A majestic tulip tree overhangs the front facade elegantly and colorful blooms with a variety of shrubs and plants accent the front porch. Shrubs in white bloom, a lovely wooden and stained‐glass door and glowing accent lights complete this stately tudor. 830 BISHOP A well‐maintained red maple with a variety of diverse and native plants surround this brick ranch. On the corner of a cul‐de‐ sac, flowers blooming spring through fall, nestled in varied layers of green, may be enjoyed from three sides. Lush vegetation and blooms of varied color, height and texture highlight the home perfectly. 827 WHITTIER Elegantly curved garden beds of red and pink impatiens, shrubbery and hostas border the front of the home. A mulberry tree, disease resistant elm and an unpictured swamp white oak provide a diverse urban forest, mingled with a variety of manicured shrubs. Sweeping front gables accented in a lovely shade of brown, stained glass windows and a distinctive front walk add to the elegance of this gracious tudor. 731 GRAND MARAIS A colorful variety of hostas and daylilies surround a large Japanese red maple in the foreground of a sprawling, lush green lawn. Curved beds include deciduous and evergreen shrubs in a multitude of textures and hues. Beige, brown and copper accents beautifully highlight the red brick of this lovely colonial revival. 863 GRAND MARAIS A sharp boxwood border guides one along the front pathway leading to elegant concrete planters of white busy‐lizzies. Colorful first frost hostas and a healthy flowering dogwood placed in a curved bed of greenery set off this colonial revival beautifully. 797 TROMBLEY A mature silver maple stands proudly in front of this property at Trombley and Essex. Scarlet wax begonias drape the full pathway to the front door with plantain lily, hostas and yellow day lilies brightening the front beds. Nicely painted shutters and a festive wreath highlight the entrance to the home. AREA 4 16775 ST. PAUL A charming, two‐story cape cod is surrounded by a boxwood hedge, pachysandra and a colorful spray of bright begonias. A line of shrubbery in shades of plum flank the home, adding texture and height to the garden. A lovely front door accented in autumn orange finishes the look nicely. 1036 HARVARD Lush plantings of peach‐colored annuals fill the garden beds and potted pots at the front of this striking, side‐gabled colonial. A boxwood hedge adds an air of formality to the garden while the line of shrubs and small accent tree frame the front facade beautifully. A lovely garage door and accents in cream colored brick lend a cottage feel to this lovely home. 1025 BUCKINGHAM A majestic tudor, set back on a lush and perfectly manicured lawn, is surrounded by elegant beds and vibrant plantings. Sweeping borders of meticulously lined perennials surround the front of the home. Lush blooms of white hydrangea contrast beautifully with the dark foliage of the yews behind and sprays of deep, red flowers adorn the front porch. Prominent chimneys and a striking, front‐facing tower combine with the elegance of the garden to create this stunning effect. 1178 WHITTIER Beautifully curved and raised garden beds lined in slate include verdant plantings of hostas, ivy and blooming red annuals. A weeping cherry and evergreen tree flank each side of this gabled tudor, colorful pots adorn the front porch, adding a spray of cheer. A brick‐paved walkway cuts through a well manicured lawn, leading to the welcoming entrance of this lovely home. 1046 Balfour A grey, brick colonial accented by a grey‐shingled roof and dark grey shutters is set back on an elegantly shaped front lawn. Curved beds are filled with lines of perennials, blue hostas and blooming white hydrangea. Accent shrubs are sprinkled throughout providing height and texture to the garden. The white bordered windows and front door decorated with a watermelon wreath create a distinctive front facade for this attractive home. AREA 5 1393 GRAYTON If we offered an "at last!" award, this house at 1395 Grayton would be getting it this year. The house and yard has been a work in progress until finally it has become the award worthy winner you see here. Note the unique front and side doors and the charming dust porch that canopies both the front door and its porch. The new walkway leading to the front door is accented on either side by shrubs. The landscaping is a blend of older planting and trees with new shrubs, flowering annuals and hostas. We have not had a Grayton winner in the last 4 years! 1205 KENSINGTON Many people have admired this beautifully manicured landscape as they drove by this white‐washed colonial on the corner of Kercheval and Kensington. The property is a perennial favorite and over the years the yard and landscaping get better and better. The front door is flanked by elegant, topiary planters with under‐plantings of flowers. The evergreens are beautifully shaped into a mix of cones and spheres. Front flower beds contain a mix of shrubs, hostas and flowering perennials. On the garage end of the house there is a weather‐vane and a flower filled window box. At the other end of the house, you will see a dust porch. 1245 WHITTER This grand brick home with a central entrance arched doorway is an ideal example of a meticulously maintained house and landscape. A window box is above the entryway and two stone planters flank the doorway. The landscaping is symmetrical on both sides of the entrance with layered plantings of shrubs, and ornamental trees. A green and white color palette is used. A lovely property illustrating the concept of beauty in simplicity. 1321 DEVONSHIRE This is a spectacular property with terraced plantings. This house was a beautification award winner in 2016 and they have continued to upgrade the landscaping elegance. Beautiful symmetrical sets of planters line the front walkway. The gardens are highlighted with colorful plantings, shrubs, and meticulously groomed evergreens all in symmetry. Thank you for continuing to bring such beauty to our community! 1311 Devonshire This lovely English Tudor has a welcoming center entrance with matching sets of double planters on each side of the front landing plus an overhead window box. The foundation plantings are symmetrical along the front of the house. A unique serpentine boxwood hedge forms the background for a curved bed featuring a large, mature tree to the left of the driveway. The bed is slightly raised, and landscape bricks form a mini retaining wall to protect the hostas. To the left side of the front a beautiful brick archway enhances the landscape. It is an overall perfect place to display our American flag. 1385 BERKSHIRE This stately two‐story brick and stone home, located on a corner lot, has a grand arched doorway flanked by welcoming planters. The yard has recently undergone re‐landscaping and has foundational plantings of evergreen shrubs, hydrangeas and rose bushes all in shades of white and green. Older trees remain in the landscape with the addition of three ornamental trees. The back yard has new wooden privacy fencing. Century Awards 1018 BISHOP 100 Years Old A stately, stucco and stone, century‐old tudor sits obliquely tucked back on an angled and well manicured front lawn. Mature trees anchor the landscape with neatly hedged, curved beds, lush groundcover, and a spray of fuchsia blooms. A front gable entrance in stone and prominent front chimneys add a distinctive flair.