Explore the Best Gardens in Salt Lake City

Her favorite areas include the new Water Conservation Garden which demonstrates how low-water gardens are not limited to the default cacti and lava rock, the Fragrant Garden which is especially stunning in summer, and the more traditional Rose Garden.

Visitors may wish to take advantage of the tram service to tour the hilly garden more easily, or perhaps pre-book a docent-led tour. The garden also hosts many special events during the year including outdoor concerts.

Cynthia especially appreciates the exhibit that shows how much water is used in the low-water demonstration garden compared to a traditional design.

There is also an excellent visualization of how different turf grasses use water as well as a Localscapes display, a feature especially close to Cynthia’s heart as she was one of the creators of this innovative educational resource that helps Utah homeowners “localize” their outdoor spaces in five simple steps.

Other highlights include the Italian Garden which is more formal in nature, and the Waterfall and Amphitheater which also serves as an impressive backdrop for events and concerts.

Visitors may also enjoy the new I Am The Light Of The World sculpture garden which depicts 14 scenes from the New Testament and one LDS Church-inspired scene portraying Joseph Smith’s First Vision.