Civic Project

In 1995, the club chose as a civic project the restoration and
maintenance of the perennial beds at the Waveland St ate Historic
Site. In 1996, with the help of a grant from the Lexington Council
Garden Clubs, the club began renovation of the garden. Between
1997-1998, new beds were installed and planted with 16 trees and
over 100 perennial plants. Addition of an arbor and bench completed
the garden. In 2001, the club received a second grant from the LCGC to
add native plants to the landscape. Many southeastern ecotypes,
known for longevity and reliable performance, replaced some of the
existing plants. The garden now boasts of established plantings of
many native species that contribute to the beauty of this historic site.
In 2010, the club contracted to have the brickwork bordering the back
flower beds professionally refurbished.