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RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

July 25–28th

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Great ideas to take home from the show

A visit to RHS Flower Show Tatton Park inspired dozens of creative ideas. Here's some advice on themes to try from this year's show.

  • Containers

    Raise the level

    Raised beds can look good in any garden and are a great place to grow fruit and veg. They’re a good idea for children so they can take ownership of their own piece of garden, and are also convenient for the elderly and less mobile. For ideas see Growing Together, Metamorphosis and the Care Home Garden.

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  • Wildflowers

    Wildflower dreams

    Whatever size your garden, there’s an opportunity for a small wildflower patch. You can set aside an area of lawn or part of a border or even a large container on the patio. Making a Splash and One Man Went to Mow both show wildflower meadows on a small scale.

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  • Herbs

    Herbal remedy

    Herbs are a wonderful, aromatic addition to any garden, whether in pots, beds or borders. In Metamorphosis herbs are planted in raised beds to complement beds of vegetables. In Science of Strings lavender is block-planted to great visual and aromatic effect.

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  • Bog plants

    Plants for the wet

    If you have a pond or a particularly wet area in your garden, consider planting some moisture-loving bog plants. There are a wide range of attractive plants for a boggy areas - make sure you see Reflections, the Strings Garden and a Taste of Ness for inspiration.

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  • Pond

    Put in a pond

    A pond is an attractive feature in any garden and can take on any shape or form. Ponds are great for all sorts of wildlife - from frogs to birds; but there is also something very relaxing about a pond in a garden. Modern Romantics and a Taste of Ness should offer plenty of food for thought with two beautiful pond areas.

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