Landscape Awards

Lorraine’s Garden has Fall Colors

Lorraine’s Garden has Fall Colors

Our resident gardener, Lorraine Clancy, retired in 2013 and put herself to work right away for our Garden Club, refurbishing the urn at the Guard House on a regular schedule. She has also kept herself occupied cleaning tree spaces around the Deercreek/Vineyard circle....

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The View – November 2024

The View – November 2024

Mark and Meagan Toney7853 Groveton Hills Place The Toneys moved from St. Johns County to Deercreek for our more central location for work, school, and family. They started decorating their first Halloween here in 2020. The girls, Saira, 7, and Emily, 5, jumped right...

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The View – October 2024

The View – October 2024

Tom & Peggy Cason11151 Chester Lake Road W After visiting friends here for many years, Tom and Peggy Cason relocated from Texas in 2022, renting here until they found their ‘forever home’ in March 2024. They spent 6 months renovating inside and out, finally...

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The View – September 2024

The View – September 2024

Matt and Karla Adcox
9978 Vineyard Lake Rd E.
Karla and Matt Adcox chose Deercreek in 2015, seeking a larger home for their growing family, soon to welcome a second son. They wanted to be close to town and schools with an emphasis on ample space for the boys to play outdoors…

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The View – August 2024

The View – August 2024

Matt and Catherine Fenner
7931 Bishop Lake Rd N.
The Fenners moved to Deercreek in 2009 for its proximity to schools and work, as well as the security of a gated community. Now empty nesters, Catherine and Matt particularly like the focal point of…

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The View – June 2024

The View – June 2024

Martin & Evelyn Kosiek 10015 Watermark Lane After many military moves, Martin and Evelyn Kosiek left their last posting at Fleming Island in 2019 to find their dream home in Deercreek. We offered a welcoming community, a gated entry, and a prime location. The...

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The View – May 2024

The View – May 2024

Tony and Sheila Tozy10004 Randallstown Lane Tony and Sheila Tozy left Mandarin in 1998, they built their custom home in Deercreek, choosing our neighborhood for its location, the safety of a gated community and our amenities. Their three young children, Jessica and...

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The View – April 2024 Azaleas Blooming!

The View – April 2024 Azaleas Blooming!

Deercreek residents know spring is here when the azaleas are in full bloom. Heather Lake Court East/West residents have probably the most glorious view of spring, with a shoreline of azaleas across Heather Lake brilliantly blooming. These azaleas were planted by one...

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The View – Signs of Spring

The View – Signs of Spring

While the numerous azaleas around Deercreek are not in full bloom due to our cold and rain, many other plants and trees are blooming! Probably the most notable specimen is the red maple at 9950 Deercreek Club Road East, the home of Raid and Rayya Ossi. Since this is...

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The View – February

The View – February

Deercreek Guard House Urn - Lorraine Clancy One of our members literally puts the ‘garden’ in the Deercreek Home and Garden Club. Lorraine Clancy, a member of the Garden Club Board, is our resident gardener and she tends the tall urn in front of the guard house,...

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Award Criteria

(Revised April 2025)

1) Home and Garden Club members and Deercreek residents are encouraged and to nominate homes for consideration. All nominations given to the Deercreek View team by the last week of the month will be considered for the following month or other future month. Selection of the award is the decision of the team.

2) The selection process should feature homes from various streets/neighborhoods within Deercreek. The Deercreek View team will refer to the list of past honorees to identify homes which have been previously featured. If a home is being considered for a second award, significant time must have passed, and new/enhanced landscape features must be present.

3) The Landscape Awards (The View) team:

a) Looks for embellishments to the landscape by using flowers (annuals or perennials), container plantings, various trellis vines, hanging baskets etc. Maintenance of the yard can be either by the homeowner or an outside company. Minimal use of artificial plants (door wreaths, potted plants) will be considered in the selection process.

b) The lawn and plantings must be healthy and well groomed. The grass should be mowed and edged. The shrubbery size should be in proportion to the home, neatly trimmed and not overgrown. Bedding areas should be free of weeds, dead shrubs or trees and give a neat appearance.

c) In addition to the total appeal of front and back landscaping, the award can be given for any special area of interest such as a rose garden, arbor, gazebo areas, Japanese gardens, waterfalls, ponds, butterfly garden or fountains.

d) The landscape should enhance the home. Judicious use of plant material should lend a harmonious feel to the overall landscaping plan, rather than overdone or disjointed appearance with too many varieties of plants, trees etc. The driveway and entrance should be clean and clutter free.