The South Greenhouse Garden is full of ideas for homeowners who want to create a low-maintenance garden. The garden, sized like a small residential property, is surrounded by a low brick wall, deciduous hollies, and Oakleaf hydrangeas that create the illusion of a secluded courtyard.
A stunning display of flowers, berries, fragrances, and foliage underscore the four seasons of interest throughout the year. A proliferation of bulbs, daffodils, grape hyacinths, and spring snowflakes announce spring’s colorful arrival. Pineapple Lilies and resurrection lilies continue the bulb display into the summer when the array of true lilies explode into color. During the fall and winter, stately hollies catch visitors’ interest, and flowering sweet olive or false hollies fill the garden with their sweet, orange-blossom scent.
In addition to its multi-seasonal appeal, the South Greenhouse Garden is sustainable in design and maintenance. Designed by students and led by former Plant and Soil Science Professor Chad Nelson and Professor and Director of Landscape Architecture Program Dr. Jules Bruck, it comprises tough, low-maintenance plants that require minimal water and no fertilizers or pesticides to keep them healthy.
As you walk through the garden, you will notice that garden beds have replaced traditional turf lawns, making the garden more colorful, diverse, and wildlife and human-friendly.
