Native Plant Demonstration Garden

The Native Plant demonstration garden was a cooperative effort between Boulder County’s Resource Conservation Division, Facilities Division and Youth Corps, and CSU’s Cooperative Extention and Master Gardener Programs. The garden was installed in the center of a circle drive. The roughly 40 foot diameter circle is surrounded by a dry creek bed. Native flagstone walking paths divide the circle into 3 sections, and the paths meet in the center of the circle at a formidable sitting rock. Each planting section is a unique representation of native plants including flowers, shrubs and trees, and some well placed boulders.

Gardening with native plants is good for the environment, takes less work and provides lots of natural beauty. Native plants also increase biodiversity, provide habitat for a wide variety of birds and butterflies, conserve water and generally eliminate the need for pesticides and fertilizers. Plants that are native to a particular region have also adapted to the soil conditions and climate.