Between now and September well be building a new Ornamental Grass Garden in front of the Conservatory. • This garden will replace 9,200 sq. feet of existing traditional turf with attractive, low maintenance ornamental grasses, and will showcase sustainable best-practices in one of the most prominent sites on our property. • Once established, these grasses will require little-to-no watering, and their deep roots will reduce stormwater runoff by encouraging infiltration of rain water into the local water table. • These grasses also provide valuable habitat and food for insects, birds and larger animals, encouraging a more robust local ecosystem. This project was designed by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden staff Horticulturists Leah Purdy and Karin Stretchko, and Gardener Chris Brown. The Ornamental Grass Garden has been made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor.
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:05:01 +0000
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