The 2009 Chelsea Flower Show

Quilted Velvet Garden: silver medal winner

''I find myself by accident somewhere between garden design and art.'' says Tony Smith, the designer - making him right in tune for this year's theme. Nothing in the garden is symmetrical; all the angles are different, the heights of the stepping stones and distance between them vary. The design represents a journey through the harshness of everyday life before retreating to a cocoon of softness.

Click here for Tony's tips on creating Chelsea style in your own garden