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will be lost when the gardener moves on,” shares Takacs.

From the naturalistic wabi-sabi of Kenroku-en in Ishikawa, Japan, to the manicured, geometric stylings of the traditional Islamic gardens of Marrakech’s Le Jardin Secret, every location and garden has its own distinct identity. Each is not only the expression of its human planners and caretakers, but also a showcase of seasonal flora.

She opines that today’s gardens should be contextually relevant, with plant choices that suit the environment so they require little or no watering. “I’m seeing exceptional dry gardens around the world lately. Gardens shouldn’t use excessive resources to maintain them. There should be a balance between control