Photo: Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2021. Photographer John Campbell.
01of 06The Majestic BorderRoyal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2021. Photographer John Campbell.When it’s in full summertime glory, the 512-ft.-long, plant-packed border around the garden “looks very special,” says Lane. “You just want to soak up the view and enjoy wonderful fragrances on a still day.”
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The Majestic Border
Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2021. Photographer John Campbell.
When it’s in full summertime glory, the 512-ft.-long, plant-packed border around the garden “looks very special,” says Lane. “You just want to soak up the view and enjoy wonderful fragrances on a still day.”
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The 3.5-Acre Lake
03of 06Natural BeautyRoyal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2021. Photographer John Campbell.A ravine cutting through birch trees creates a waterfall to oxygenate the lake below. The water “adds a real sense of sound and movement in this part of the garden,” Lane explains. “The lake adds such an important dimension to the landscape.”
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Natural Beauty
A ravine cutting through birch trees creates a waterfall to oxygenate the lake below. The water “adds a real sense of sound and movement in this part of the garden,” Lane explains. “The lake adds such an important dimension to the landscape.”
04of 06Shear PerfectionRoyal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2021. Photographer John Campbell.A palace gardener deadheads (remove old blossoms from) the blooms in the rose garden. Says Lane, “This will ensure a good display of fresh new flowers until the frosts begin.”
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Shear Perfection
A palace gardener deadheads (remove old blossoms from) the blooms in the rose garden. Says Lane, “This will ensure a good display of fresh new flowers until the frosts begin.”
05of 06A Palace-Worthy GardenBuckingham Palace gardens.The Royal Family/InstagramIn addition to deadheading blooms, Lane offers three more essential tips:Ensurevegetation, especially if recently planted, is watered. “This requires going around those plants weekly and giving them a good soak.“Weedingis vital at any time of the year, “but now it is key to give the garden that properly looked-after look. Clean borders and shrubberies will set off a garden to its true potential.“Clippingthe edges of paths and the laws “is an essential job and done regularly will get much admiration from all those that see it. Good sharp edging shears are a must.”
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A Palace-Worthy Garden
Buckingham Palace gardens.The Royal Family/Instagram
In addition to deadheading blooms, Lane offers three more essential tips:
Ensurevegetation, especially if recently planted, is watered. “This requires going around those plants weekly and giving them a good soak.”
Weedingis vital at any time of the year, “but now it is key to give the garden that properly looked-after look. Clean borders and shrubberies will set off a garden to its true potential.”
Clippingthe edges of paths and the laws “is an essential job and done regularly will get much admiration from all those that see it. Good sharp edging shears are a must.”
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Sanctuary from the City
With COVID restrictions lifting, the garden is once again open to visitors this summer and is being celebrated with a new book from author Claire Masset,Buckingham Palace: A Royal Garden. “At this time of the year, the meadows are coming into their own and the rolling landscape is fresh and lush,” says Lane. “Even above the sound of traffic, the birds sing and calmness reigns.”
source: people.com
