Great Dixter is a garden of extraordinary creativity and horticultural excellence, made famous by the late Christopher Lloyd, one of Britain's most influential gardeners and writers. This six-acre garden combines formal structure with exuberant, experimental planting in a way that has revolutionized modern garden design. The garden surrounds a medieval hall house and includes a series of distinct areas, each with its own character. The Long Border, stretching 200 feet, is one of the most famous borders in the world, packed with bold plant combinations that change dramatically through the seasons. The Exotic Garden, created in the 1990s, showcases tropical-looking plants in a revolutionary approach to British gardening. The Topiary Lawn features intricate yew shapes, while the Barn Garden mixes vegetables with flowers in a productive yet beautiful way. The High Garden offers stunning views and bold plantings, and the Orchard provides a more naturalistic setting with wildflowers and fruit trees. Great Dixter is known for its "cramming" philosophy - packing plants together to create rich, layered plantings that are both beautiful and ecologically valuable. The garden demonstrates that bold colors, strong forms, and experimental combinations can create stunning results.