Ireland

Powerscourt Estate Garden » A Palladian house (1731)with a nineteenth century 'Italian garden' designed by Daniel Robertson in 1841 and extended in later decades. It has a terace, a central axis, stepping down to a pool, and a large collection of statues. A Japanese garden was added to Powerscourt in 1906. Read more on Powerscourt Estate Garden »

Iveagh Gardens » A fine Victorian town garden, with a fountain, rosarium and maze, formerly belonging to the Earls of Iveagh. Designed by Ninian Niven in 1863, the gardens are in the process of being restored. Much has been achieved but there is still work to be done. Read more on Iveagh Gardens »

Sandford Road, No. 45 (The Dillon Garden) » A walled town garden, with compartments and good planting. There is a glasshouse, water pools, the Red Border, the Blue Border, Yellow Garden and Sundial Garden. Rare plants include blue Himalayan poppies. Read more on Sandford Road, No. 45 (The Dillon Garden) »

Talbot Botanic Garden » There is a walled garden and 7 glasshouses. The soil is very alkaline so there is an absence of the ericaceous plants that are so common in many Irish gardens. There is an emphasis on Southern Hemisphere plants. Read more on Talbot Botanic Garden »