Fancy a dream green escape, getting lost in a beautiful botanical garden or just looking for some ideas for your next garden project? Well, look no further, as we compile a list of some of the most breathtaking gardens around the world, to inspire you along your way. Behold, eleven of the most beautiful gardens from around the world…
Gardens of Versailles, Versailles, France
With over 800 hectares of land and intricately landscaped in the style of a classic French formal garden, the Gardens of Versailles are one of the most stunning botanical spots in Europe. You could take the beautiful grass patterns as inspiration for your own lawn, creating lavish designs with twists and curves throughout to add another layer of intricacy, complete with sharp edges for pathways surrounded by shrubbery.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, United States
With herb, woodland and fragrance gardens just to name a few, it’s no wonder that the Brooklyn Botanical Garden attracts almost a million visitors each year. Venture through the various gardens and conservatories for a sensory experience like no other, filled with vibrant colours and scents you can’t find anywhere else.
Taking inspiration here could result in you separating your garden up into different themes or sections, showing off your gardening prowess while creating stunning scenery. A walk around your garden could take you around the world, making each step feel new and exciting!
Monet’s Garden, Giverny, France
If you have a pond in your garden, then Monet’s Garden could be the one for you. Adorned with lilies with a famous bridge over the water, this garden is one of the best in the world for those who love water plants and the scenery that comes along with them.
While a bridge probably isn’t possible for most of us with a garden pond, filling it full of breathtaking water plants definitely is, so why not try including it next time you’re planning to put your green fingers to work and create a unique space to enjoy.
Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, Netherlands
One of the most expansive flower gardens in the world, the Keukenhof Gardens is one of the best sources of inspiration for any gardeners who want to create stunning floral displays. With millions of flowers including tulips, roses and hyacinths, this garden is home to specially arranged designs taking into account colour and even the height of each individual flower. This level of precision can be attained in your own back garden too, so why not try your hand at arranging and see what beautiful patterns you can create.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Na Chom Thian, Thailand
If you’re a fan of a good rock garden, then the Noong Nooch Tropical Garden is for you. With a stone forest that you have to see to believe, along with its own dinosaur garden complete with towering statues. Why not take inspiration and create some stunning stone structures, especially good if you may not have the time or facilities for a typical grass or plant garden.
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, London, England
With an unbelievable collection of plants including a truly unique fungarium, World Heritage Site Kew Gardens is the spot for you. If you have your own greenhouse, why not try your hand at mimicking this regal location, creating a place to show off your collection of prized, unique, or even just weird and wonderful plants, flowers and fungi! While you may not need the level of security Kew Gardens does (comprised of it’s own private police force!), consider getting some additional garden security to protect your investments.
Jardins Majorelle, Marrakech, Morocco
Designed by artist Jacques Majorelle and taking almost forty years to complete, the stunning Jardins Majorelle is now owned by renowned fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. The truly breathtaking colour seen in the image is Majorelle Blue, named after the gardens titular designer, and goes to show the impact some colour around your garden can have, with the garden being a true example of how architecture and plants can emphasise one another to great effect.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa
Mountains decorated with indigenous plants are just some of the remarkable sights to see at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, as well as a vast walkway allowing visitors to view the garden in a new way. Adding a walkway to your garden may seem a large task, but doing so can allow you to appreciate your hard work from a new angle, as well as open up opportunities for the bridge and your plants to coincide.
Summer Palace, Beijing, China
Surrounding the picturesque Kunming lake, the Summer Palace is a picturesque remnant of the Qing dynasty, providing not just unparalleled scenery but also an incredible hisotircal experience.
The Summer Palace is a lesson on how to make a body of water the centrepiece of your garden, surrounding it with plants and trees to create a unique feature. Surrounding the water with rocks doesn’t also just provide a nice aesthetic edge, but also prevents the water from seeping into the ground and making a muddy mess.
Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona, United States
Containing 379 rare or endangered species and home to more than 50,000 plants, the Desert Botanical Garden is filled with what you would expect- desert plants such as cacti and agave.
While creating your own desert garden in the UK may be slightly challenging, there are still species of plants such as cacti that could make a great addition. This could also be your inspiration to start a sand garden, just make sure you have cover available!
Villa d’Este, Tivoli, Italy
Known for its awe-inspiring central water feature, the Villa d’Este is a picturesque 16th century Italian villa with a hillside renaissance garden, complete with hanging plants and green covered trees and architecture.
Water features are always a great addition to any garden, especially if you have one grandiose enough one to consider as a centrepiece. Try building a stage around it, using plants and flowers of varying colour and size to accentuate its elegance.
If you take pride in your garden, you’re guaranteed to want to protect and maintain its beauty. A secure driveway gate is the ideal way to keep away unwanted visitors, and will grant you some extra privacy to enjoy your garden. The Expert Gate Company team can advise on the best kind of gate for your property.
