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One of my favorite places to visit in New England is a hidden gem in central Massachusetts called Tower Hill Botanic Garden . It consists of a wide variety of beautiful garden areas, including both formal and informally-designed spaces, and ranging from large open sites to shady woodland trails. The visitor/education center is also very impressive, with tropical greenhouses, classrooms, a café, and gift shop. Gazebo at the garden entrance Bromeliads frame the gazebo archway The Entry Garden Approach to the visitor center A colorful vertical garden was recently installed near the visitor center entrance. Café terrace The Winter Garden Mist fountain at the entrance to the Systematic Garden The Systematic Garden Inviting seating areas are scattered throughout the property. Outdoor fireplace surrounded by plants near the old farmhouse (administrative offices) A pleasant, shady spot in the garden Terraced entrance to the Lawn Garden The...

If you are looking for inspiration in  garden designs , you have come to the right place. This post gathers quite a few landscaping ideas that can get you started in planning the garden you’ve always dreamed about. You will find a variety of garden styles in the photos below, all you have to do is pick your favorite and begin further research. The right garden accessories and plant species can set the tone for an incredible outdoor atmosphere, an invigorating place of retreat. You can embark on a memorable gardening adventure yourself, or you can hire a landscape architect to help with advice. Either way, designing your garden should be a fun, relaxing experience. Green labyrinths, cobblestone pathways, small ponds, water fountains, colorful flowers and small round trees flanking your way around the yard- these are all elements that can induce a wonderful state. After all, there is nothing like enjoying a fresh morning surrounded by your own green refuge, or taking some...