Australian House & Garden

Best in show

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the world’s most famous garden show and this year’s event lived up to expectations. From romantic woodland settings to contemporary arid-zone plantings, there was much to admire and gasp at. Along with showcasing beautiful botanical displays, innovative materials and myriad water features, this year’s participating designers were also keen to promote environmental messages with a focus on the lessons to be learned from nature.

Royal treatment

MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY always make their appearances at the Chelsea Flower Show. But this year, one of them went

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