The Children's

Garden at the Oregon Garden, Silverton, Ore., is an imaginative site that

attracts kids of all ages with its hilly landscape for rolling and tumbling.

Features include the Dinosaur Dig, Ladybug Garden, Bamboo Grove and a

special garden planted and maintained by youths.

Wesley Bolin

Memorial Plaza, Phoenix, Ariz., is named for a former Arizona governor.

The downtown park spans two square blocks and is home to several monuments

erected to honor those who have contributed to the Grand Canyon state.

William Paca

House and Garden, Annapolis, Md., is the reconstructed 18th century city

garden of Declaration of Independence signer William Paca. Two upper terraces

contain four formal parterres, and the lower terrace is home to an original

18th century wilderness garden.

The Top 10

Lawns are evaluated on overall appearance, lawn and garden maintenance,

use of green space, visual appeal and site significance. Sites are nominated

Briggs &

Stratton, sponsor of the Top 10 Lawns List, is the world's largest manufacturer

of engines used in outdoor power equipment, including lawn mowers. For

more information about the Top 10 Lawns List, visit www.toptenlawns.com.

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