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    Wander through the Mount Usher Gardens

    Take a trip to Ashford in County Wicklow where an excellent example of a Robinsonian garden awaits
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    County Wicklow
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    50 mins from Dublin Airport
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    Lush, tranquil and ever-changing, Mount Usher Gardens has a top rating from The Good Garden Guide, and when you walk the twisting paths between awe-inspiring displays of azaleas, magnolias and even exotic plants, it’s easy to see why.

    In a sheltered valley, Mount Usher Gardens sits on what was originally the site of a cottage and small mill owned by the Ussher family who gave this area its name. When Edward Walpole – a wealthy businessman and lover of walks in what is known as Ireland’s “garden county” – bought the land in 1868, he began turning it into the magnificent 22 acres of gardens you see today. From Montezuma pines to Chilean fire trees, there are over 5,000 species of vibrant plants, many exotic or protected.

    Mount Usher Gardens follows a modern Robinsonian style introduced by William Robinson who studied at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, County Dublin. Robinson was a fantastic gardener and writer, and a strong believer that gardens should be expressive and free from imposed order. You’ll see that free-flowing style as you wander through the forests, stroll alongside the River Vartry, listen to the pleasing crashing of waterfalls and admire the mixed flowerbeds. There’s a little bit of everything here. When you’re ready to head back indoors, don’t miss a trip to the Avoca Garden Café. It’s a great spot to enjoy a seasonal snack and coffee.

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    Mount Usher Gardens Visitor Centre, County Wicklow

    Need to know

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    Follow the Mount Usher Gardens Tree Trail to ensure you don’t miss any showstoppers, such as one of the oldest introduced trees in Mount Usher and an oak whose leaves repel rainwater.

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    British horticulturist and presenter of Gardeners’ World Monty Don claimed Mount Usher Gardens as one of his favourites!

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    It’s free to wander Mount Usher Gardens on a self-guided tour, and guided group tours of the gardens should be booked in advance.

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