We’re at that point in the year when we’re all looking to get out in the garden and make the most of the lighter nights and the warmer weather.
Yes, it’s the point in the year to be getting green fingered and readying our outdoor spaces for the summer. For many of us that also means getting excited about the sources of inspiration for our gardens, whether you’re looking for trending flowers or keen to redevelop your space with new patio spaces, laying down timeless flooring like natural limestone tiles and complementing it with comfortable rattan furniture.
Whatever your plans for your garden spaces this summer, however, there’s inspiration that can be found right across Manchester in the many parks across the wider region.
So, if you’re in the mood for finding some inspiration, here are five Manchester parks to find it…
Heaton Park
Of course, we’ll start with the obvious choice, Heaton Park. A staple for summer strolls, you can find real inspiration in the Italianate gardens beside the hall, where you’ll discover beautifully manicured lawns separated by sculpted hedges and elegant water features.
For those thinking about a more tranquil English garden for their home, wandering around Heaton Park’s gardens is a solid choice for inspiration.
Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden
Moving from the north of the city to the south, Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden in Didsbury is one of the jewel’s in Manchester’s crown when it comes to parks and is ideal for those wanting to utilise rock and water features.
The rock gardens in the park are beautiful, with Japanese features and a serene pond. The area is carefully pruned, and provides a really relaxed vibe as you navigate your way around the narrow pathways.
Elsewhere in the park, you’ve also got wide open spaces, as well as the River Mersey if you’re seeking inspiration from the plant and wildlife around water.
Mayfield Park
A new addition to the city centre, Mayfield Park is a beautifully landscaped park which also incorporates the River Medlock. The plant life by the riverside is certainly what to focus on here, as well as the pathways getting people around the park. These are stylish yet functional and worth seeking inspiration from your own garden space.
Whitworth Park
Located near the universities, Whitworth Park adjoins The Whitworth Art Gallery and is a more informal garden space to seek guidance from.
The colourful flowerbeds, use of hedges and pergolas are worth looking out for though, as well as how the park integrates artwork, with several sculptures found in the park.
RHS Bridgewater
Finally, taking a trip to RHS Bridgewater really is the biggest must for anyone wanting to bring their garden to life.
Another space that’s only recently opened, it has done so to rave reviews and the sculpted gardens and variety of plants really is something to marvel at. If you don’t come out of RHS Bridgewater with a few ideas, you’re not going to find inspiration anywhere.
Photo by Luis Dalvan: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-grass-near-trees-1770809/
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