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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

5 Planting and Design Trends From RHS Chelsea 2026 That Will Work Beautifully in Any Backyard

The Lady Garden Foundation ‘Silent No More’ Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is held in London every May, and this world-famous flower show showcases the best of horticulture. While some of the sights are quintessentially British (like garden gnomes, which hit the headlines this year), there are designers and growers from around the globe and trends on show that can inspire gardeners across the Atlantic.

I scoured the showground, taking in the sights and sounds of the show gardens on Main Avenue, the container and balcony gardens, and the delights from growers in the Great Pavilion to spot five trends that were everywhere at the show, and are easily implementable in the US.

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