Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, Pinehurst

About Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

Sandhills Horticultural Gardens in Pinehurst features sixteen distinct gardens showcasing both familiar and unusual plants set within the natural environment of the North Carolina Sandhills. Visitors stroll through specially designed landscapes at the Ball Garden Visitors Center, where they encounter collections displayed throughout the grounds. The gardens include seasonal blooms that shift throughout the year, sculptures and art installations integrated into the landscape, and educational exhibits exploring connections to early American history. Programs and guided tours serve groups, while the gardens function as a living laboratory for students in the Landscape Gardening Program. Seasonal attractions include the Garden of Lights during the holidays, featuring more than a million lights. Educational events focus on topics like local wildlife including bats, raccoons, squirrels and beavers. The gardens suit visitors interested in botany, horticulture and the natural Sandhills environment, from casual walkers to serious gardeners seeking to learn about regional plants and landscape design.