Garden not up to scratch? Be inspired by 10 of the best in Wales

Royal Horticultural Society chooses the Welsh gardens from all four corners of the country that will spur you to perfection.

Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-Cafn, Conwy

Another National Trust site, this garden boasts superb collections of magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias, in an idyllic setting above the River Conwy with views over Snowdonia. Of its many interesting features, most notable is the laburnum arch, glorious from mid-May to early June, the lily terrace, the curved, stepped pergola, covered with a riot of climbing plants in summer and the dell garden, a tranquil place of natural beauty. www.bodnantgarden.co.uk


Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth

This romantic coastal village was created by architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis from 1926 to 1976 in order to show that “the development of a naturally beautiful site need not lead to its defilement”. The Italianate village is carved into the surrounding Gwyllt woodlands, surrounded by sub-tropical gardens with rare and exotic plants and miles of sandy beaches. Other highlights include the rhododendron arboretum in May, exuberant summer bedding and thousands of hydrangeas in late summer and autumn. www.portmeirion-village.com

Read more of this fantastic article at Wales Online