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Alpine lake in northern Italy surrounded by mist and green planting, classic stone villas

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

Ardennes mountain garden with azaleas, rhododendrons and woodland setting, hilly landscape

Regional 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

Colourful rock garden with succulents, alpine flowers and natural stone

Plant Combinations

Rock garden plant combinations: alpine beauty in a small space

Discover the best rock garden combos with succulents, alpines and ground cover. Tips for a low-maintenance rockery.

4 min

Majestic Swiss Alps with snow-capped peaks rising above a green valley

Regional Garden Guides

Gardening in Switzerland: alpine gardens, microclimates and versatile plants

The guide to gardening in the Swiss climate. From mild Ticino to the cold Alps — soil types, hardiness and the best plants for Swiss gardens.

5 min