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Planted With Care // 2026 Awards

Official Contest Rules

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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1. No Purchase Necessary

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase or payment will not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited by law.

2. Sponsor & Administrator

The Planted With Care // 2026 Awards (the "Contest") is sponsored and administered by Planted with Care ("Sponsor").

3. Eligibility

The Contest is open to legal residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees of the Sponsor, its affiliates, judging partners, and their immediate family members or household members are not eligible.

4. Contest Period

Entries will be accepted beginning July 15, 2026 and ending September 30, 2026 (the "Entry Period"). Entries received before or after the Entry Period will not be considered.

5. How to Enter

  1. Complete the entry form on PlantedWithCare.com with your name, email address, and town/county.
  2. Indicate whether you rent or own your space.
  3. Select one entry category (see Section 6).
  4. Submit a written story of up to 100 words describing your space.
  5. Upload three photos: a wide shot of the full space, a close-up detail shot, and a golden-hour shot of the space in different light.
  6. Agree to these Official Rules, the Terms & Conditions, and our Privacy Policy, and submit your entry.

Limit: one entry per person during the Entry Period. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.

6. Entry Categories

The Patio & Balcony Oasis

Renters and small-space growers.

The Weekend Warrior Transformation

DIY makeovers, before-and-after.

The Vibe Check

Outdoor hangout and entertaining spaces.

The Hidden Jungle

Indoor plant collections moved outside.

The Zero-Waste Plot

Kitchen gardens and pollinator patches.

7. Judging

Entries will be judged by a panel selected by the Sponsor, which may include representatives from partner nurseries, landscape design businesses, and Sponsor staff (the "Judges"). Entries will be evaluated on:

  • Creativity and personal expression (40%)
  • Execution and care of the space (30%)
  • Story and connection to the category (30%)

Judges' decisions are final and binding on all matters relating to the Contest.

8. Prizes

One winner will be selected per category. Each category winner will receive:

  • One custom forest-green aluminum yard/balcony sign (approximate retail value: $20);
  • One $100 physical gift card to a participating local nursery, shipped together with the sign in a single branded package;
  • One digital winner's badge; and
  • A dedicated feature in Sponsor's editorial media.

The sign and gift card will be mailed together to the address provided by the winner; Sponsor is not responsible for items lost, delayed, or damaged in shipping once delivered to the carrier. Total approximate retail value of all prizes: $150. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash or substitute prize will be offered, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if a stated prize becomes unavailable.

9. Winner Selection & Notification

Winners will be notified by email within 7 business days of judging using the email address provided at entry, and will be asked to provide a mailing address for delivery of their prize package. Winners may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release. If a winner cannot be reached within 5 days, or fails to return required documents or a mailing address, Sponsor may select an alternate winner in its discretion.

10. Publicity & Media License

By entering, entrants grant Sponsor the rights described in the Terms & Conditions to use submitted photos, stories, and entrant names for judging, promotion, and editorial coverage of the Contest, without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.

11. General Conditions

Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, submits content that is not their own original work, or violates these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Contest if fraud, technical failure, or any other factor beyond Sponsor's control impairs the integrity of the Contest.

12. Limitation of Liability

Sponsor is not responsible for entries that are lost, late, incomplete, illegible, or misdirected. By entering, entrants release Sponsor, its affiliates, and judging partners from any liability related to participation in the Contest or acceptance/use of a prize, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Governing Law

This Contest is governed by the laws of New Jersey, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

14. Winner's List & Contact

For a list of winners or questions about these rules, contact plantedwithcareawards@gmail.com.

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