Cobourg’s Water Conservation Garden has had a facelift.
The perennial plants had become overgrown and unmanageable; therefore the garden, that’s located at the intersection of Ewart Street and Division Street, has been redesigned.
In partnership with Lakefront Utility Services Inc. and generous donations from Ontario Power Generation and Enbridge Inc., the gardens have been transformed into a semi-formal garden with elements of zeroscape and xeriscape, designed and installed by Green Side Up Environmental Services and Landscaping.
Zeroscape uses stone and rock and allows for minimal maintenance while still allowing for water conservation/xeriscape principles.
Now, visitors of the gardens can see distinctive groups of native plants that are used to add colour, texture, and general interest throughout the seasons.
You can learn about ways to conserve water, how the Town of Cobourg receives its drinking water, and ways to incorporate native plants and water conservation techniques into your own backyard.
For more information, contact Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician at the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (plancaster@grca.on.ca) or 905-885-8173 x 247.
(Picture courtesy of the GRCA)