Upper Trinity Regional Water District

In 2000, the Upper Trinity Regional Water  District (UTRWD) asked the Denton County Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists to assist them in improving the Water Conservation Demonstration Garden and ponds at the water treatment facility. UTRWD envisioned a garden which would demonstrate water conservation in a home landscape.  

Using mostly xeriscape and native plant materials, the Master Gardener project team initially redesigned and replanted the existing garden.  As new construction at the water treatment facility was completed, the project team designed and planted additional beds to demonstrate plants that grow well in the area and are frequently planted by Denton County residents. The Master Naturalist project team consulted with UTRWD about the pond's reconstruction and researched, chose and planted the aquatic plants on the bank to prevent eroding. Master Gardeners and Naturalists continue to assist UTRWD as consultants and docents for the gardens and ponds.

The project team was recognized and awarded certificates of appreciation for public service to the citizens of Denton County in 2001. The gardens are located 900 N. Kealy Avenue in Lewisville and may be visited with permission from UTRWD.

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