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Cultivate Walton

Shade Garden

The installation of the shade garden began in February 2026 and comprises approximately 1200 square feet in the NE corner, and uses native trees, with an understory of native shrubs and bushes. A dry creek bed was installed to prevent erosion, and shade sails has been utilized to provide the necessary shading. We hope to add zoned irrigation system in the future.

Highlight Features:

  • Dry creek bed with plantings
  • Educational signage
Left is a example of a pollinator container garden. Bench in front of the shade garden.
Sails over the corner garden is an example of how you can have color and variety of plants in a shaded area.
Sail canopy over garden to create an example of a Shade garden.