Types of Gardens

Gardening often involves more than just planting flowers. Create a themed garden, choose plants that attract butterflies, or establish a backyard pond. You can even grow your own food!

• Attracting Wildlife
  Turn your yard into an inviting place for wildlife.
• Butterfly Gardens
  Plant flowers that butterflies will love.
• Container Gardening
  If space is limited, grow plants in containers.
• Demonstration Gardens
  These Extension gardens showcase local plants and sustainable gardening techniques.
• Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs
  These edibles taste even better when you grow them yourself.
• Greenhouses
  Give delicate plants the extra care they need.
• Indoor Gardens
  No yard? No problem! Keep an indoor garden.
• Organic Gardening
  Composting, recycling yard waste, and using natural fertilizers and pesticides.
• Water Gardens
  Learn about backyard ponds and aquascaping.
• More Specialty Gardens
  Bonsai, green roofs, school gardens, sensory gardens, and even horticultural therapy.

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