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Smith County – Home Garden Tour
May 16 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$15 – $20
Our annual Home Garden Tour will take you into five fabulous residential gardens in Tyler. Docents will guide you through each space and answer your questions. Demonstration tables offer practical gardening tips and best practices from watering to design. Tickets are $15 per person when purchased online in advance, and $20 the day of the event. Children under 12 attend free.
Featured Gardens
Explore a diverse collection of horticultural styles:
- Sun-Lover’s Paradise: A vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden with mature hardscaping.
- Cottage Charm: A delightful blend of sun and shade plants with structural accents.
- The Elegant Estate: Featuring a creative transformation of a former sport court into a raised vegetable garden.
- Whimsical Shade: A winding path through well-established, mature plantings.
- English Classics: Traditional “garden rooms” designed for exploration.
- Educational Demonstrations
Each home on the tour will host a specific educational station to help you improve your own green space:
- Sunday Gardens: Low-maintenance, peaceful escapes.
- Native Plants: Boosting your local environment.
- Smart Watering: Tips on “hydro-zoning” and deep watering.
- Veggies in Containers: Perfect for small spaces.
- Lawn Care: Expert help for diagnosing grass issues.
