Melanie Hick, an exterior designer known for her ‘Climate-Forward Garden,’ shares tips on adding color and protecting gardens from extreme weather. She emphasizes the importance of year-round features, like the Euonymus Alatus shrub, and suggests alternative solutions for dealing with torrential rain, such as gravel planting.
Award-winning Turkish garden designer Nilufer Danis has recreated the essence of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage at the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, evoking the spirit of the journey and the Galician landscape. Her garden, ‘The Way of St James,’ features a statue symbolizing the pilgrims’ joy, scented jasmine arches, and granite paving stones referencing the traditional path. The garden showcases the beauty of the Galician region and the enduring spirit of the pilgrimage.
Nestled amidst the picturesque Somerset countryside, The Newt offers a unique blend of luxury, sustainability, and rural charm. With its expansive gardens, elegant Georgian manor, and indulgent spa, it provides guests with a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.
Gardeners living in built-up areas will likely know what it’s like to have an overlooked garden. With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show currently taking place, many Britons are eagerly watching the show on TV for gardening inspiration. May is an important month in most gardens with pruning, planting, deadheading, and seed sowing in full swing. Even if your garden looks perfect, privacy and neighbors overlooking your property can still be a problem.
