It consumes valuable water resources, but "dry gardens" could put an end to the need for all that watering.
Alexandra's first dry garden was officially opened yesterday by Mayor Malcolm Macpherson and the leader of the team of Dunstan High School pupils who planted the garden, Whare Morrell.
Central Otago District Council (CODC) community facility manager Grahame Smail has been urging groups and individuals to plant gardens that require little or no water.
The Dunstan High School pupils took on a challenge to build a dry garden at the council headquarters, in Kelman St.
The completed project includes 10 species of plants and has a sign identifying them.
Dr Macpherson said the garden was a demonstration of Mr Smail's vision for community landscapes at bridges and entrances to Central Otago towns.
"They are attractive, good-looking landscapes and they don't need water," he said.
Dunstan High School principal David Smyth said building the garden was a wonderful opportunity that allowed young people to contribute something of a positive nature to the community.
