BBC Gardeners' World

“Recylcing makes you think creatively and gives the garden character”

Nigel Phillips, Somerset

“The Lost Gardens of Heligan inspired my style and encouraged me to start growing tropical plants”

“He has a really healthy collection of plants. This is a garden that’s looking to the future and what’s possible as the climate changes”
Kate Gould, GOTY judge

 Nigel has created a surprising garden filled with tropical and arid planting that’s also bursting with upcycled design ideas. Created on a small budget, Nigel has found clever ways to recycle hard landscaping materials and seek out exotic plants at bargain prices to make a garden he and his family

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