Garden Etiquette
Garden Etiquette
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Garden Etiquette
Our gardens are historic landscapes and living collections that require ongoing stewardship. We ask all visitors to help preserve these spaces by following the guidelines below.
Please Do
- Stay on designated paths, lawns, and event areas.
- Supervise children at all times.
- Dispose of trash properly.
- Keep dogs leashed and clean up after them.
- Respect other visitors enjoying the gardens.
Please Do Not
- Enter planted beds or landscaped areas.
- Pick flowers, cut plants, or remove plant material.
- Climb trees, structures, walls, or fences.
- Move benches, planters, signage, or garden features.
- Release balloons, confetti, glitter, rice, champagne, or similar materials.
- Damage or disturb plants, historic features, or wildlife.
Photography & Group Visits
Please register in advance for a photography session, elopement, or organized group visit through our Planned Garden Visit process.
Create your historic event, today.
Reach Out to our Rentals Team
Click the button below to request more information about renting one of our properties. You can also contact our rental department at (803) 252-7742 ext. 11 or email us at rentals@historiccolumbia.org.