Waterloo Garden Club

07/07/2026

Drumroll please!!
Here are this year's Yard of Distinction winners!

Please clap for these folks who have worked so
hard to make Waterloo look good!

05/16/2026

We love judging this! Nominate a yard you admire!

🌸🏡 The 2026 Waterloo Yard of Distinction Contest is here!

The City of Waterloo, Waterloo Garden Club, and the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce are proud to recognize the residents who help make Waterloo beautiful through their hard work and community pride.

Enter your own yard or nominate a neighbor! 🌷

📝 Entry forms available at City Hall, the Chamber Office, or online at www.waterloo.il.us
📅 Entries due June 15, 2026
🌼 Judging takes place June 22, 2026

05/15/2026

We chopped back the New England Asters by half and will do it again in June. This gives you a sturdier plant and keeps them from flopping over so badly.

05/06/2026

Faith did a great job teaching us how to use the Chelsea Chop to keep tall plants from flopping.

05/01/2026

Peterstown House was looking happy this morning!!!

05/01/2026

Have you wondered about the Chelsea Chop? Come learn how to keep your tall flowers from flopping over. Tuesday at 6:30 City Hall upstairs meeting room!

04/08/2026

Bob and Mary Hellmer shared their love of roses with us tonight. We learned a lot!!!!!

04/01/2026

Join us Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 for a discussion on everything roses! Bob Hellmer will share tips and tricks from his vast experience.

City Hall in the second floor meeting room.