Beyond Wild Expectations

In Beyond Wild Expectations, Homes & Gardens celebrates brilliant public gardens – from grand parterres that command attention to small community plots bursting with personality.

We explore the vision behind every garden we visit, whether sweeping or intimate, paying particular attention to planting choices, structural details, and the layers of texture and form that bring the spaces to life.

From paths that draw you in, to plant palettes that speak to the place and season, the features we highlight in the series reveal how thoughtful design can elevate gardens. More than just a look at landscaping, though, Beyond Wild Expectations shows how public spaces can inspire us to shape our own gardens, improving our well-being and deepening our love of outdoor living.