The is renowned for its stunning plant displays and the best cutting-edge garden designs. In honour of the next Chelsea Flower Show taking place from 24th – 28th May, and with summer fast approaching, we’re celebrating all things flowers, gardens and plants.
Botanic Gardens
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Britain. The garden showcases an inspiring collection of plants from around the world. There’s plenty to see, with the world’s most compact yet diverse collection of plants on display, including glasshouses, a walled garden and an arboretum.
Grow your own herbs
Herbs are the perfect complement to any meal, and when they’re so easy to grow and harvest, why not give it a go at home? Growing your own herbs can save you money in your grocery shop, as well as making sure you always have an aromatic, vibrant flavour on-hand to add to your cooking!
Famous gardens
Nothing quite depicts the beauty of the British landscape than a formal palace garden. One fantastic example of this is the stately home of Blenheim Palace, which is surrounded by 2,000 acres of picture-perfect parkland and beautiful formal gardens.
Wedding flowers
The use of flowers at a wedding allows a unique expression of creativity that adds natural elegance and beauty to the occasion. The delicacy of fine wedding flowers is something that needs to be appreciated – putting together the perfect combination of flowers is an art-form.
Garden Design
There’s so much possibility when it comes to designing your own garden, and with the help of the RHS, there’s plenty of inspiration to suit all garden types. From crisp and clean contemporary designs, to wildlife havens and urban designs to make the most of compact spaces, there are loads of ideas to suit your lifestyle.
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House plants
Whether you’re looking for something to nurture, or prefer something more independent, there’s an option for everyone when it comes to the humble house plant. They’re great for improving the quality of the air and are nice to look at, just remember to give them plenty of natural light!
Water features
The perfect finishing touch to any landscaping design is a water feature. Whether it’s a fountain, a man-made waterfall or a charming fish pond, water features are a fantastic way to really enjoy nature.
