NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission presented the 2023 Yard of the Year award to Donna Ratzlaff at 501 Normandy at their meeting Tuesday.
Out of 17 nominated yards, Donna’s property ranked especially high in tree and turf health, good use of perennials, and focal points. Donna and her husband, Tom, bought this home in 2009.
Donna has always been a gardener and designed all the planted areas. She chose the plants to develop microclimates to assure everything flourished and for ease of care.
She said that Tom was a hard worker who helped make her vision and dream come to life in their yard. Tom passed away in May, but Donna said he would be overjoyed with this award.
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