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Daily file photoThe stunning Betty Ford Alpine Gardens' assortment of perennial beds, rock gardens and waterfalls dramatically display an astonishing array of the world's most unique and beautiful high-elevation plants. The staff works on various conservation and research programs that provide crucial information about the support for diminishing mountain plant populations.
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The stunning garden in Vail is no secret.

Melissa Kirr, garden supervisor, says the beautiful landscapes are a result of the the hard-working volunteers and the small team of four who sees to it that proper care is taken to make the flowers flourish. It’s a lot of watering, dead heading, pruning and fertilization, and tons of weeding.

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“That’s the major one there,” Kirr said.

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