The one certainty at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is an endless stream of covetable plants and clever ideas—this year there’s heaps of innovation as designers lead the way in rethinking materials, construction and how to create resilient, future-proof gardens. Here are a few of the ideas we took note of at the 2024 show.
Photography by Clare Coulson, except where noted.
Deconstruct your planters.
Just add water.
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Focus on foliage first.
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Patchwork your paving.
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