A pond surrounded by an exceptional variety of plants illustrates the beauty of "Best in Bloom" winner Carol Stephens' landscaped yard. Photo by Jim Bedell
An sundial is nestled amid the lush landscaping of Carol Stephens’ award-winning yard. Photo by Jim Bedell
Lan To, left, accepts the award for Residential Landscaping – Entire Yard, Small along with her grandchildren Logan De Jesus, Isabella De Jesus, and Jaden De Jesus during the Westlake in Bloom ceremony at LaCentre on Aug. 9. Photo by Denny Wendell
Owner John Griffiths and administrator Katie Swiggett of The Belvedere of Westlake receive the first-place award in the Nursing Home, Assisted Living or Independent Living Facility category from Mayor Clough. The Griffiths family’s Rae-Ann facilities swept their category once again. Photo by Denny Wendell
Carol Stephens shows off her first-place and Lu Walter “Best in Bloom” awards. Photo by Denny Wendell