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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Lisa O'Carroll

Chelsea tips for small gardens: experiment – and learn from mistakes

Desai sits and smiles in centre of garden
Hamzah-Adam Desai in his ‘peace of mind’ garden at the Chelsea flower show. Photograph: Lisa O'Carroll/The Guardian

The perfectly hewn rocks, babbling brooks and exquisite drifts of flawless flowers of the Chelsea flower show are an out-of-reach dream for anyone without a big-budget sponsor.

But this year, tucked away on a short, shaded stretch away from the elite show gardens, were 10 Chelsea newcomers demonstrating what can be achieved in even the smallest of spaces on balconies and containers.

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