- A botanical area, a butterfly garden, or an arboretum, as well as
an opportunity to interact with water in different forms would be wonderful
attractions as well as opportunities for educating.
- Natural gardens using plants and flowers that are indigenous to Missouri.
They should be nearly self maintaining gardens that would not require
excess weeding, pruning, etc. They could use many xeroscape techniques.
Garden clubs should be encouraged to show off their techniques and skills
in setting up a varied approach to these gardens. The gardens should
also be photogenic all year round. Seating could be incorporated to
discourage getting off paths and encourage appreciation. Different areas
in the park would/could appeal to different age groups.
- Get lots of shade trees in there, but make sure they don't block street-level
views across the park.
- How about a "Shakespeare Garden" planted with all the plants
mentioned in his plays?
- Leave any trees that can be designed around, and utilize rock construction
(like at the east end of the square) whenever possible.
- Let the people do some of the planting, landscaping, etc. - under
professional guidance, of course! Everyone will feel connected!
- The quarry on North National would make a beautiful four-seasons park.
Garden clubs and local horticultural classes could be assigned certain
areas and be responsible for planting blooming and/or colorful plants
in the spring, summer, and fall, using containers.
- Winter: Spruce and pine trees could be planted to be the beauty in
the winter seasons, particularly after a snowfall.
- Spring: Tulips, hyacinths, daffodils
- Summer: Many choices
- Fall: Chrysanthemums, all colors
- Tree Nursery Develop a tree nursery to begin immediately the
transplanting of significant salvable trees that are in the path of
construction in the park. Small caliber trees can be planted now to
have the benefit of one or two growing seasons and then transplanted
later. The Nursery can continue operation as the park comes on line
for future phases or for maintenance and in-fill work.
- Community gardens. Each person could grow what they wish.
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