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Chelsea Garden Inspiration Tour by Monrovia’s Nicholas Staddon

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Chelsea Garden Inspiration – RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 – Part One

Join Monrovia’s Nicholas Staddon for a tour of the display gardens at the 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Designs by Tommaso del Buono & Paul Gazerwitz, Alan Titchmarsh & Katie Gould, and Adam Frost are featured. Design elements include water features, strategically planted trees to create dappled shade, and interesting use of foundation shrubs,  topiary and perennials. Part one of two.

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