Overland Park, KS - Four businesses were honored by the City Council Monday night for their outstanding landscaping efforts.

Every year, the Legacy of Greenery Committee accepts nominations for outstanding landscaping efforts by commercial developments, businesses and public entities.

All nominations were reviewed based on initial design, continued maintenance and preservation of existing landscaping features.

Honorees this year were:

• First National Center, 6201 College Boulevard.
• The Highlands North and South Apartments, 10020 W. 80th Street.
• Church of the Holy Cross, 8311 W. 93rd Street.

Casa De Fuentes, 11700 Stearns, received the "Award of Continued Landscape Excellence." This award recognizes previous award winners that exhibit continued efforts of maintenance, revitalization and enhancement of their landscape.