While all five finalists seem worthy recipients of the honour and accolades, as a gardener my vote would head to Glendale's Demonstration Garden. It's a no-brainer for me as gardens are one of the highest consumers of our liquid resources - nearly 25% of domestic water is used for this purpose alone. That being the case, any effort to re-educate gardeners about their water consumption could potentially save millions of gigalitres annually.

What I like most about this garden is it's ability to make it a garden. Unfortunately many nurseries and gardening shows - the prime sources of most home gardeners information - fail to educate their audiences on how to create xeriscape (dry) gardens. They may sell or discuss low-water-requiring plants but making them work in a garden setting is left for speculation.

The garden at Glendale is an interactive demonstration garden where the public can see how these plants work together. Apart from the audio technology they've implemented in the park they have also put together a short virtual tour as well.

Kudos Glendale. You're a very deserving recipient of this award.