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Lavender field in Provence with silvery-green plants and pale gravel beds under bright sunshineRegional Garden Guides

Gardening in southern France: drought, heat and gravel beds

The secrets of gardening in Provence and Languedoc. Moisture-retaining soil, heat-loving plants and gravel beds against evaporation — how you too can create a lush garden even in a dry climate.

5 min
Alpine lake in northern Italy surrounded by mist and green planting, classic stone villasRegional Garden Guides

Gardening in northern Italy: lakes, mist and alpine plants

Gardening in Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto — subtropical summers and harsh alpine winters. Plants for mist and lake breezes, acid soil and classic Italian garden tradition.

5 min
Cottage garden full of roses, delphiniums and perennials along a stone path, English countrysideRegional Garden Guides

Cottage gardens in England: rain, clay and centuries-old tradition

Discover how English cottage gardeners work with heavy clay, bitter winters and generations of rain. Roses, delphiniums, and that perfect managed wildness that apparently takes years of planning.

5 min
Northern German country garden with green hedges, yellow flowers and sandy paths, flat polderRegional Garden Guides

Gardening in northern Germany: coastal climate and farmhouse gardens

Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony: sandy soil, sea wind, long winters. How traditional German farmhouse gardens thrive against harsh winter conditions without artificial help.

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Mediterranean Spanish garden with cacti, agaves and dry vegetation under bright sunshineRegional Garden Guides

Gardening in Mediterranean Spain: heat, drought and xerophytes

Andalusia, Murcia and the Costas: 300 sunny days per year, sometimes no rain for months. How Spanish gardens combat drying with climbers, groundcover and smart irrigation.

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Flemish garden on heavy clay with dark green hedges and lush borders, rainy weatherRegional Garden Guides

Gardening on Flemish clay: from Pajottenland to polder

Flanders' wet, heavy soil: clay clods in spring, mud in autumn, excess moisture always. How you build a lush garden and manage the water instead of drowning in it.

5 min
Ardennes mountain garden with azaleas, rhododendrons and woodland setting, hilly landscapeRegional Garden Guides

Gardening in the Ardennes: hills, frost and acidic soil

Walloon Ardenne plateau (400–600m): acidic soils, plenty of rain, hard frosts to –15°C. How you work with acid terrain and use alpine plants for structure and beauty.

5 min
Zeeland coastal garden with dune vegetation, sea grass and hardy shrubs under windy conditionsRegional Garden Guides

Gardening in Zeeland: salty wind, sandy soil and sun

Zeeland coast and islands: sand, salt-water influence, plenty of wind, summer sun. How you build a garden resistant to sea effects with strong, native planting.

5 min
Veluwe garden on sand with heather, grasses and low shrubs under soft lightRegional Garden Guides

Gardening on the Veluwe: poor sandy soil and heather influence

Geldersland Veluwe: sandy soil, heather remnants, moisture fluctuations. How you build gardens on poor soil with nutrient-poor species and water-retention techniques.

5 min
South Limburg hill garden with roses and Mediterranean plants on loess slope, rolling landscapeRegional Garden Guides

Gardening in South Limburg: loess, hills and Mediterranean influence

South Limburgian hill country (Maastricht to Roggel): loess soil (soft, nutrient-rich), protected valleys, south-facing slopes. How you combine Mediterranean planting with northern European climate.

5 min
Classic English garden with lush flower borders and a lawn stretching toward a stone manor houseRegional Garden Guides

Gardening in Great Britain: borders, lawns and the English tradition

The guide to gardening in the British climate. From cottage gardens in the Cotswolds to city plots in London — discover the best plants, soils and seasonal tips for Britain.

6 min
Norwegian fjord landscape with green slopes, waterfall and deep blue waterRegional Garden Guides

Gardening in Norway: fjord gardens, coastal rain and Arctic Circle light

Discover how to garden in the Norwegian climate. From the mild west coast to the Arctic north — soil, plants and seasonal strategies.

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