Enjoying a beautiful summer garden has several advantages. Chief among them being a serene oasis to escape from all of life’s worries and stressors.
Undoubtedly, the combination of looking at lush shrubbery, hearing the soothing sounds of birdsong and enjoying a local outdoor space can do wonders for the mind.
A visit to a serene space can serve as a reminder of life's basic joys.
Of course, there are plenty of lush gardens in the Black Country and South Staffordshire to visit.
So we thought, we’d round-up some of favourite gardens where you can take in the sweet smells of flowers in bloom.
Let us know in the comments if you’ve been here before - as well as any other suggestions:
5. Knot garden, Moseley Old Hall
The manicured Tudor style garden is a stand-out feature at Moseley Old Hall. It serves as a spot for people to take in the summer air. Address: Moseley Old Hall Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.
6. John's Garden at Ashwood Nurseries
This is one of the finest private gardens in the country. With a massive array of trees, rare plants and shrubs. The garden is free for the public on Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of in January. Here is a photo of John Massey in 'John's Garden' at Ashwood Nurseries. Address: Ashwood Lower Lane, Near Kingswinford in Staffordshire.
7. Shugborough Estate
There four main garden areas at the National Trust Shugborough Estate that are worth visiting, these gardens are the Formal Gardens & Terraces, the Walled Garden, the Arboretum, and the Arcadia Forest Garden. Photo of the Chinese House on the River Sow at Shugborough Estate. Address: Shugborough Estate, Milford, Great Haywood in Stafford.