Visiting demonstration gardens is a great way to get ideas on how to design and maintain a water-wise garden. Many of these demonstration gardens showcase plants and sometimes wildlife that are adapted to your specific region.
Elements displayed at demonstration gardens include:
- How to create a garden with seasonal interest
- Woodland gardens
- Edible gardens
- Traditional and non-traditional design ideas
- Examples of mulches and hardscapes
- Ways to create inviting outdoor living spaces.
Additional Resources:
West
California – The Living Desert
Colorado – Denver Botanic Gardens
Nevada – I Love Gardens.com – List of Nevada Gardens
Southwest
Arizona – Desert Botanical Garden
New Mexico – City of Albuquerque Botanic Garden (Biopark Botanic Garden)
Texas – Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center