Nature is stunning in its glory, but it never hurts to help the plants along a little. See how pretty perfectly manicured nature can be when you visit the world’s most beautiful public gardens.
The Garden Of Cosmic Speculation
The bizarre, twisting shapes in the Garden of Cosmic Speculation make it one of the most unique in the world. The garden is in Dumfries, Scotland.
Keukenhof Gardens
Versailles
The gardens at Versailles, the former royal palace in France, are visited by tourists from all over the world.
Dumbarton Oaks
The 53-acre gardens at Dumbarton Oaks were once part of a private estate in Georgetown. Today, the Washington, D.C. garden is open to all members of the public. The best time to see it is in March, when Cherry Hill is covered with pink blossoms.
The Master Of The Nets Garden
This thousand-year-old garden was designed in 960, and is much smaller than it appears. China’s Master of the Nets garden has become world famous because of the illusion of grandeur it creates in a very small space.
Claude Monet’s Garden
Travel to Giverny, France to see the natural beauty that inspired Claude Monet. The water garden was a particular source of inspiration for the famed painter.
Jardin Majorelle
Kenroku-en Garden
Visit Japan’s Kenroku-en Garden in the spring, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom to see the most vibrant colors. The gardens are celebrated for their serenity any time of year.
Desert Botanical Gardens
Desert plants abound at the Phoenix Botanical Gardens, where the sun is almost always shining.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
You’ll have to do a lot of hiking in Costa Rica’s Waterfall Gardens, but the stunning views are worth the effort. The gardens have more than 100 native animals and five waterfalls.
Butchart Gardens
The Topiary Park
Go to Columbus, Ohio, to see the amazing topiary park. The sculpted greenery stands as high as 12 feet tall in some places.
