Aldridge Gardens is a 30-acre (121,000 m²) garden, prominently featuring hydrangeas, located on the former Aldridge Estate in Hoover, Alabama, United States. Local nurseryman Eddie …
Aldridge Gardens is a 30-acre (121,000 m²) garden, prominently featuring hydrangeas, located on the former Aldridge Estate in Hoover, Alabama, United States. Local nurseryman Eddie Aldridge purchased the property from the Coxe family in 1977 as a residence. Aldridge, who along with his father, Loren L. Aldridge, found and patented Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake', a double-flowering form of Oakleaf Hydrangea. In 1997 the gardens were conveyed to the City of Hoover and formally dedicated to the public. The site is now managed by a non-profit organization. A new master plan was approved to guide the future development of the gardens.
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Feb 6, 2025
Aldridge Gardens is a Fantastic Place to go birding. The lake sports many birds, including Belted Kingfishers, Canada Geese, Mallards, and occasionally an Osprey or two. The bird feeders around the g…Full review by NATHAN B
Aug 9, 2023
The Gardens itself is beautiful. Couldn't ask for anything better. Just when they have events that are outside in the summer they need some type of fans blowing. It was too hot to not have some type …Full review by W1269SKkimberlyj
Jul 3, 2023
I really enjoy this park!! It’s beautiful with ducks, turtles, geese , lots of fish by the floating dock, relaxing by the water, bonsai trees, statues/objects to look at , memorial arch, bubbling str…Full review by Athenabraun
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I am considering transplanting several wild oakleaf hydrangea from a roadside to our backyard on the edge of a wooded area that receives full sun in the afternoon. What are your recommendations in plant depth and initial stabilization?
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Regardless, dig as much of the root system as possible - it will extend out about as wide as the plant is tall ON EACH SIDE! If you...
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