If we've been very, very good to our gardens, they can be left for a couple of weeks without worry, much less conscience. If we leave a couple of bare spots behind, we'll have ideas to fill them with upon our return. The Water Parterre Gardens at Blenheim Palace. There's just no doubt about it, taken all in all, the British garden is out of most of our worlds. Lots of things go into this.
Longer days begin with the first cuckoo of spring, meaning more light for growing.
Nor can the prevalent walls, brick walls, stone walls, walls with gates and doorways in them, be overlooked. Faced in any direction, plants find them ideal backgrounds and supports. No mistake, too, the grander gardens most often are staffed with a squad or two of keepers. But, as sure as surely, cottagers and neighboring private gardeners are masters on their own. Powis Castle and the top two tiers of its hanging garden.