Alabama
Here is a list of our top ten gardens in Alabama with descriptions and ratings. Enjoy!
3530 Lorna Rd. Hoover, Alabama. 35216. (205) 682-8019.
30 acres
Two stars
Former estate of Eddie and Kay Aldridge 175 types of hydrangeas and picturesque gardens. Adult/Children's programs
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, Alabama. 36582. (251) 973-2217.
65 acres
Three stars
Camellias, azaleas, roses, chrysanthemums, poinsettias fill out blooming interest year-round.
Gardens include Rose Garden, Conservatory, Butterfly Garden, Great Lawn, Fountain Plaza, Terraces, Grotto / Riverfront
The Rockery, Bayou Boardwalk, Mirror Lake, The Asian American Garden
Free Parking, Restrooms onsite, Memberships, Paths are handicapped accessible, Mansion by arrangement
Adult/Children's Programs, Visitor Center, Gift Shop, Cafe, Plants for sale, Indoor/Outdoor, Year-round, Maps available
Mansion tours, Garden tours, Docent led
2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham, AL. 35223. (205) 414-3900.
67.5 acres
Five stars
Alabama's largest living museum with more than 10,000 different plants in its living
collections. The Gardens' 67.5 acres contains 25+ unique gardens, 30+ works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of
serene paths.
Docent led garden tours. Free admission, Wheelchair assistance available, Not all areas handicapped accessible
The Gardens features the largest public horticulture library in the U.S., conservatories, a wildflower garden,
two rose gardens, the Southern Living garden, and a Japanese garden with a traditionally crafted tea house.
Gardens include:
Abroms Rhododendron Species Garden, All-America Selections Garden/Display, Asian Glade, Crape Myrtle Garden
Curry Rhododendron Garden, Dunn Formal Rose Garden, Fern Glade, Hess Camellia Garden, Hosta Walk, Hulsey Woods
Ireland Iris Garden, Ireland Old-Fashioned Rose Garden, Jemison Lily Garden
Gardens of Nature
This type focuses on native plants of the southeastern US and eco-geographical plant groups. Gardens that fit into this category are:
Barber Alabama Woodlands, Kaul Wildflower Garden
Gardens of Culture
This type focuses on a particular design style or an aspect of human culture. Gardens that fit into this category are:
Blount Plaza, Bruno Vegetable Garden, Enabling Garden, Formal Garden, Forman Garden, Garden Center Entrance Garden
Herb Terrace, Hill Garden, Japanese Garden, Little Ones' Memory Garden, McReynold's Garden, Parking Lot Gardens
Rushton Garden, Southern Living Garden, Thompson Enthusiast's Garden
Education programs run year round and over 10,000 school children enjoy free science-curriculum based field trips annually.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is open daily, offering free admission to more than 350,000 yearly visitors. Library.
Gift shop. Cafe. Indoor/Outdoor Year-round
Auburn University, AL. 36849. (334) 844-5770.
Three Stars
University arboretum with over 300 native species from such representative areas as: Black Belt Prairies, Coastal Dunes, Lower Stream Banks,
Maritime Hammock, Pitcher Plant Bog, Ponds, Wetlands, The Vinery
Restrooms at the pavilion.
Parking available on Garden Drive: AU permit required
Arboretum used for educational programs, formal and informal
Year-round. Free Admission.
5130 Headland Avenue Dothan, Alabama 36303 (334) 793-3224
50 acres
Two Stars
Cultivated gardens and woodland gardens: Rose Garden. Michelin Pond. Herb Garden. Heirloom Garden. Demonstration Garden. Butterfly Garden. Azalea Garden Camellia Garden. Hydrangea Garden. Fern Glade. Shady Garden. Ornamental Shrub Garden. Cottage Garden Wedding Garden. Succulent Garden Memberships available, Subscription to The Blooming News, the Garden's quarterly newsletter. Special events. Educational Programs. Lectures and Workshops. Free admission. Most Garden areas are Handicapped accessible. Picnic tables. Year-round Nature trails
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL. 35805. (256) 830 4447.
112 acres
Four Stars
Gardens include Aquatic garden, butterfly, Children's, daylily, dogwood trail, Japanese garden,
Nature trail, Wildflowers
Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available, Free.
Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Partially Handicapped accessibility. Adult Education programs. Children's programs. Visitor center. Gift Shop. Cafe. Picnic area. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Trails Maps available.
Maps available
5151 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL. 36608. (251) 342-0555.
100 acres
Three Stars
Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available, Free. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Partially Handicapped accessibility. Adult Education programs. Children's programs. Visitor center. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Trails Maps available.