Last week Trulawn went to RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show to keep an eye on the latest trends in gardening. Part of the appeal of the Hampton Court show is the wide variety on offer with a mixture of design, outdoor architecture and art, tools, seeds and lots and lots of flowers! This was seen in the different show gardens with something for everyone on offer. Whilst there was no artificial grass on show this year, there were lots of ideas to take away for garden inspiration. Here were some of our favourite show gardens:

Noble Caledonia: Spirit of the Aegean

Designed by Esra Parr, this was a firm favourite amongst the crowd with never a time when it wasn’t swarmed with people. We like this for the bold use of colour in its structural landscaping with the blue of the walls popping against the sunlight and contrasting against the soft but vibrant red vertical bougainvillea. Along with the translucent blue of the pools this garden evokes the Aegean landscape by which it is inspired and shows that strong colours don’t have to be garish.

The Macmillan Legacy Garden

Tranquillity is key to the Macmillan Garden with soft round shapes found in the structures and unobtrusive colours present in the flowers. We like this for its calming influence and interesting communal focal point. This is a garden you could see yourself relaxing in, with self-reflection emphasised by the use of water throughout. Designed by Ann-Marie Powell Gardens this contemporary garden shows the potential healing factor that a calm space can offer.

Jacksons Fencing Secret Garden Party

This garden featured six small gardens on one large plot, representing the way a real homeowner can engage with other homeowners to create a community of gardeners. This was a great reminder of the potential fencing has in structuring your garden with varying widths, heights and styles available. Fencing does not simply have to be a necessary feature to divide land but can also be used within your garden to create separate spaces or foster better relationships with your neighbours!