Better Homes and Gardens' Test Garden
The magazine keeps a perfectly groomed display garden for its photo shoots.

📜 Private display garden for Better Homes & Gardens photo shoots.
🔍 Features 22 distinct areas, open to the public during specific hours.

Why Go

🌸 Explore a colorful wonderland of flora
📸 See where magazine photos are taken
🧪 Test ground for new plants and designs
🌳 Enjoy a peaceful urban oasis
💡 Get landscaping and patio ideas

Why Avoid

⚠️ Limited public visiting hours (Fridays, noon-2 pm, May-September)

Tips

🚶 Easily accessible on foot and public transportation.
📞 Call (515) 284-3994 for tour reservations or information

🕒 Hours Fridays, noon to 2 p.m., from May through September (check for holidays)

🅿️ Location Located just southwest of Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Des Moines Central Public Library.

Last updated 28 days ago

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