Planting a Prairie Garden Large or Small

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RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

Address

Wisley Lane, Woking

Venue

RHS Garden Wisley, RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science

Booking

  • Other Prices

    £99

Overview

  • Course running time

    Tuesday 22 July 2025, 10.30am–4pm

  • Skill level

    General

  • Subject

    Course

  • Topic

    Garden Design

Re-create that perfect prairie look at home. With illustrated talks and planting exercises, Juliet Sargeant explains how to design similar schemes for your own garden. Whether you have a large or small space, this natural, relaxed and wildlife-friendly planting style can be achieved with the right combination of plants and colours.
 
Subjects covered:
  • What is prairie planting and what are the benefits?
  • Maintenance of a prairie style planting scheme
  • The best plants for that winning prairie style
  • How to combine the plants, even in a small area
You'll achieve:
  • An understanding of prairie style planting and its suitability for your garden
  • The best plants to achieve prairie planting
  • How to design a prairie style scheme
This course will include some outdoor elements, so please come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.

Tutor: Juliet Sargeant

Your ticket includes:
  • Entry to RHS Wisley, the RHS flagship garden
  • Professional tuition by an expert tutor.
  • Tea, coffee and a light lunch


Additional info

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