Located next to the headquarters of Better Homes and Gardens' parent company, Meredith Corporation, the Test Garden serves as a display garden, a testing ground for plants, and a photography studio for the company's many publications and Web sites.

The Test Garden is open to the public on Fridays from noon to 2 p.m., from May through October. Large groups may schedule tours during these hours.

For more information, contact the Test Garden Manager, at Better Homes and Gardens, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50312. The phone number is 515-284-3994.

To learn more about the Test Garden, explore the links below.

A Walk Though the Test Garden

Interactive Test Garden Tour

About the Test Garden