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Ten of the most Beautiful Gardens of the World

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The 10 Best Gardens For a Stroll posted in:  World   |  posted by:  Jennifer Gregory  on September 4, 2008   The closest I’ve ever come to having a garden was purchasing a ticket to the annual flower show that rolled through town last year. Hundreds of florists and horticulturalists came together in one place to show off their skills when it comes to laying out both creative and relaxing gardens. Come with me on this journey through some of the most magnificent gardens in the world. 10. CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES Located in Versailles, France, the Chateau De Versailles is open to the public on a daily basis and features a number of incredible sights, including four distinct palace buildings. The most incredible vision, however, is that of the 250 acre garden where you’ll find miles of meticulously laid flower beds. The landscape includes ornamental lakes, dozens of classical statues, and even a small canal! 9. SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS...

10 Great Vertical Gardens

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When work gets stressful everyone dreams of running away to take a rest in a beautiful, calming natural setting.   Recently, luscious vertical gardens have become more popular and occupy a variety of urban spaces — both indoors and outdoors.   The following gardens are the most interesting, eye-catching, and breath-taking vertical installations. Each one has a unique design, a fitting selection of plant species, and are created by some of the most famous designers in the field. 10. Stelmat Headquarters, Cuiabá, Brazil Stelmat Headquarters, Cuiabá, Brazil The five-story building of Stelmat Headquarters makes a clear statement for more green. Every floor is designed to provide more space for balconies and gardens and in one of the levels a lush indoor vertical garden welcomes the employees into an office room. 9. Vertical Moss Garden, Milan, Italy Vertical Moss Garden, Milan, Italy Go vertical and beyond. This moss design garden by Verdeprofilo illustra...