How-to guide for designers

Interested in taking part in an RHS Show? Watch our in-depth ‘how-to’ videos and panel discussions with the RHS team, experienced garden designers, landscapers and judges to help get you started. If you would like to book in a chat with the RHS Shows team to discuss your plans, we would love to hear from you through exhibitorapplication@rhs.org.uk

Video resources

The following pages give an overview of designing gardens at RHS Shows. All of our contributors have been involved in the design, selection, build and judging of RHS Show Gardens. Please click on a link below to find out more.

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How to apply: A step-by-step guide

Everything you need to complete your application.

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A designer’s perspective

Garden designer Kate Gould explains the essential ins and outs, the dos and the don’ts.

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A Show Garden designer’s journey

Hear from Will Scholey, Jane Porter and Paul Hervey-Brookes

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Your questions answered

Answering some of the common questions we get asked. Guests include RHS Show Managers, Paul Hervey-Brookes, Hayley Skipper and Mark Gregory.

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Garden Designer Q&A

Hosted by James Alexander-Sinclair with Marie-Louise Agius, Mark Gregory, Freddie Strickland and Pollyanna Wilkinson.

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Got a question?

Our RHS Shows Team is here to support you along your journey to an RHS Show so do get in touch to let us know you’re interested in taking part and to chat through your ideas.

Speak to the team

Email: exhibitorapplication@rhs.org.uk


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