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Gardens have long been one of humanity’s greatest pleasures and, over the centuries, the art of gardening has undoubtedly been perfected. Across the globe, stunningly-designed gardens remain showpiece attractions that draw the attention of tourists and beauty-seekers alike, with the following five gardens particularly renowned for their beauty…

Keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands

Being located in the Netherlands, it should come as no surprise to learn that Keukenhof’s star attractions are its tulips. This garden is renowned for its incredible beauty and vibrant colours; to achieve the effect, around seven million bulbs are planted each year in the spring. In total, there are thirty alternating plant and flower shows available at Keukenhof, a windmill, seven complete inspirational gardens, and much more contained within the 32-hectare garden.

Kenrokuen, Kanazawa, Japan

When seeking the perfect garden design, the majority of people will focus primarily on the greenery. They will think about creating the perfect lawn, finding trees to line the perimeter of the space, and the vegetables and fruits they may wish to grow. These elements are all undeniably important, but the greenery is not the only area that requires focus.

Gravel and stones may not sound like the most essential elements of a good garden, but they can be crucial when considering the overall design. These elements are incredibly versatile, and offer the opportunity to take your garden to the next level of style when they are incorporated into the design. Below, we’ll look deeper into how gravel and stones can be used to transform your garden and turn it into an outdoor space you’ll love.

Create a gravel path

Paving slabs and bricks are arguably the most common choices for garden walkways,

A garden can be the place a home owner is most proud of, the first area they show off when entertaining friends. However, getting it to this stage takes plenty of hard work and dedication, especially for those who haven’t been blessed with naturally green fingers. Gardening takes time and effort, but it also requires a decent amount of prior knowledge and research to pull off successfully. Our tips below are aimed at both beginner gardeners and seasoned pros with the aim of turning your garden into your home’s show piece.

Improve Your Soil.

Your topsoil is the basic foundation of your garden. If it is of poor quality, then unfortunately everything else is likely to be too. Luckily, it’s easy to do something about this, by mixing in fertilisers