The Central Valley Art of Landscape Design Competition is NEW at this year’s Spring Show! Why shop online for a landscaper when you can meet licensed landscapers in person AND see an example of what they can do through their unique landscape displays. Get inspired to create your dream backyard space and meet local licensed professionals to help you bring that dream to life- ALL at The 2025 Central Valley Art of Landscape Design Competition. Located in Building #8 (The Outdoor Pavilion next to The Garden Pavilion.
Meet this year’s contestants:
Greenside Landscape
Expert landscaping services for residential and commercial properties.
(559) 451-7044 greensidelandscape.com
Picture Perfect Lawn
Custom landscapes brought to life in Fresno, Clovis, and Madera, CA.
(559) 974-1703 fresnolandscapes.net
Calscapes Landscape Design & Turf
Premiere landscaping service making your outdoor dreams into a reality!
(559) 930-5600 calscapesoutdoorliving@gmail.com
Thank you to our 2025 CVAL Sponsor
Our 2025 CVAL Judges
Hilary Kimber
I have worked in design, construction and maintenance of plant material so that gives me a unique perspective as to what types of plants thrive in various soils, climate conditions and maintenance care.
B.S. Plant Science U.C. Davis; Nurseryman H&E Nursery, Fresno; Landscape Construction & Maintenance commercial and apartments; Arborist, City of Fresno; Park Supervisor; Weekly Gardening Column, The Fresno Bee; Instructor for Reedley College, Plant Identification, Pesticides & Arboriculture (extended learning courses); Ca. Certified Nurserywoman/CCN Pro; President Fresno Horticulture Society
Mike Fitzgerald
Mike Fitzgerald is the Owner of Mike’s Evergreen, Inc. of Clovis, California. Mike started the business in 1987 and he received his Landscape Contractor License. Mike is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. Mike’s Evergreen is a landscape design and build company. Mike received the Tree Fresno Cityscape award as the First Place Winner. He was awarded the best Landscape Company in Fresno & inducted into the Big Fresno Fair Hall of Fame. He was awarded the Western Fairs Association Blue Ribbon Award presented by the Big Fresno Fair. He won 9 consecutive awards by the Central Valley Art of Landscape for his Landscape Designs.
Leonard Ichimoto
I became interested in plants at Reedley College in Ornamental Horticulture in 1972. Transferred to Fresno State Plant Science in 1974. Left school 45 years ago to work full time for nurseries. Certificates in landscape design, Identification of Insects, diseases & weeds, Retail Nursery Marketing and Turf Management.
Worked as part of landscaping crews. Landscape design & consultation. Still available for plant diagnosis or consultations for walk-in customers. Doing plant workshops, speaking engagements on plant, chemicals, fertilizers, color planting, hanging baskets, for schools & garden clubs.
Contestant Information
Our Art of Landscape Competition is returning for the first time in years to our 2025 Spring Home & Garden Show-CA's largest attended home show! Create a beautiful landscape display at our 39th Annual Spring Show this March 7-9 at The Fresno Fairgrounds and enter to win cash prizes!
1st: $4,000 + award || 2nd: $3,000 || 3rd: $2,000 || 4th: $1,000
15 x 30 Complimentary booth on asphalt under roof line
Contact us today to enter to win!
Only FOUR available spots- every participant will win a cash prize!
CVAL will be one of the main features of our $140,000 advertising campaign which includes: TV, Radio, Local Newspapers, Social media, & Google Ads
Each participant will have a write up and logo in the show program AND on our website.
Each participant will have a write up and logo in an email blast to over 100,000 Central Valley homeowners.
Each particpant will have a spotlight ad on Facebook and Instagram!
(800) 897-7899
Competition Requirments
Licensed Contractors Only (must have active license at the time of signing up and at show time)
Drawing/Blueprint of display showing all required elements. Due 1/15/2025.
A minimum of 100 square feet of hardscape
Include boulders and/or rocks (no restrictions); can be natural stone, artificial stone veneer, etc.
At least one “man-made” structure (no restrictions)
A minimum of 150 square feet of plantings (trees and shrubs)
At least one water feature (no restrictions)
Location of displays 1st come, 1st serve. Layout may change pending on number of participants.
This is a blind competition, however, signage will be provided for each display once competition is over for the attendees.
Judges, schedule of set up/tear down, and more detailed information coming soon!