Town & Country showcases practical garden essentials inspired by key Chelsea gardening trends

As RHS Chelsea Flower Show shines a spotlight on sustainability, productive planting and accessible gardening, it continues to influence how gardens are designed and enjoyed across the UK. 

The show reflects growing interest in gardens that are practical, productive and enjoyable to spend time in, with greater emphasis on thoughtful planting, long-term use and creating outdoor spaces that work for everyday life 

For anyone feeling inspired by Chelsea, from experienced growers to gardening novices, Town & Country offers a wide range of garden essentials designed to support many of the key themes emerging from this year’s show. 

Durability and practicality for more sustainable choices 

Sustainability remains a visible theme at Chelsea, with a focus on long-term planting, reduced waste, and a more considered approach to how gardens are created and maintained. 

In practical terms, this extends to choosing garden essentials that are built for repeated, reliable use throughout the seasons, and that are made from responsible materials. 

The Artisan Glove Collection is positioned at the premium end of Town & Country’s extensive glove range and epitomises this philosophy of buying quality items that will stand the test of time. Each glove in the luxury Artisan collection is crafted from high-quality full-grain leather to provide durable, long-lasting hand protection for all gardening tasks, from heavy-duty landscaping to delicate pruning. The leather naturally moulds to the hand over time, becoming a well-loved piece of kit that grows with the gardener, just as the garden does.  

Productive planting and home growing 

Chelsea continues to showcase strong interest in productive planting, with edible growing, herbs and cut flowers playing a central role in many garden designs. 

Town & Country’s greenhouse range supports this increasing appetite for home growing, offering an accessible way to start seeds, propagate young plants and extend the season, regardless of garden size or experience level.  

Encouraging gardening for younger users 

Chelsea continues to reflect interest in gardening as a shared, family activity, with increased visibility of outdoor learning and engagement with nature, With gardens like this year’s Killik & Co ‘A Seed in Time’ garden, or the Children’s Society’s ‘No Adults Allowed’ garden’ really focusing on this theme. 

Town & Country’s children’s gardening range supports this with scaled-down protective gloves and Cloggies designed for younger users. Designed to help younger gardeners get involved safely and comfortably, the range encourages hands-on engagement with growing and outdoor spaces from an early age. 

“Chelsea continues to reflect a growing focus on sustainable, hard-working gardens that are designed for everyday enjoyment,” said a spokesperson for Town & Country. “Our ranges are designed to support that in a straightforward, reliable way from the Artisan Glove Collection, which provides premium leather protection for more demanding garden tasks, through to our greenhouse range for home growing and our children’s products that encourage hands-on gardening. Everything we create is focused on durability, usability and helping people get on with gardening in a simple, reliable way.”

For more information about Town & Country and to visit the full product range, visit www.townandco.com. 

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Editors notes

Town & Country is recognised as one of the UK’s leading gardening brands and offers one of the most comprehensive collections of gardening gloves, footwear and accessories. Bringing the very best in style, quality, functionality and performance, Town & Country keep a close eye on the latest fashion trends, colours, patterns and designs in order to continuously develop its ranges.

Town & Country is a division of E P Barrus; a British Company with over 100 years trading experience. Barrus has a strong sales, distribution and engineering focus and is the power behind leading brands in the garden machinery and tools sector, marine, powered products and industrial engine markets.