Landscape & Urban Design Issue 41 2020 | Page 7

RHS CHELSEA renowned florist Nikki Tibbles has been sustainably sourced. Growers at the heart of the show in the Great Pavilion are being directly impacted by climate change as environmental changes such as extreme weather conditions are affecting their plants and growing methods. To lessen their impact on the environment a number of Follow us @ludmagazine growers and nurseries exhibiting this year have made positive changes by for example going peat free, growing in bio-degradable pots, switching from chemical to biological pest controls and harvesting rainwater for irrigation. and trends for 2020 begin to emerge, as gardens and horticulture are key to helping combat climate change, it is very encouraging to see a number of gardens addressing these issues and more designers and growers adopting suitable practices.’ Rose Gore Browne, RHS Chelsea Show Manager said: ‘This time of year is always exciting as the themes www.rhs.org.uk/shows www.landud.co.uk 7