With the preparations for Bloom in the Phoenix Park well under way for it’s opening this bank holiday weekend we thought we’d take a look at some of our favorite automotive inspired gardens.
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These spectacular hedges cut like a Formula1 car and pit lane mechanics will set the hearts of any motoring fan racing. Gardeners at the Williams F1 headquarters in Oxford-shire spend hours every month trimming their topiary - which is positioned in a gravel trap.
Tim Lightfoot, facilities manager at Williams, said visitors were always impressed by the work. 'The topiary has pride of place outside our conference centre and is popular with the many people who visit us each year. 'We often have people trying to sit in it but it's not a very comfortable drive. It doesn't go very fast either.'
This gorgeous Porsche 356 was created by Joe Kyte who has made a business of crafting some of the coolest green cars around – literally. Kyte is better known by his nickname Topiary Joe, and in addition to being a talented artist, he is also a real petrol head.
We couldn't leave this fella out it’s Tow Mater from Disney’s Cars stole the show at Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival last year along side his floral buddy lightning mcqueen.
These recycled tyres make great planters for bedding plants or could be used as raised beds for a small vegetable or herb garden.
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Or of course if your caught between space for your garden and parking for your car, this clever London garden designer has incorporated a Japanese style garden with a car parking space which reclines into your garden!
Words by Amy
