Anna Piussi Gardens

A utilitarian dirt road running alongside a Renaissance Villa is transformed by a properly built ‘cordonata’ which links it to the expanded area of the gardens, which include ornamental vegetable gardens, swimming pool, wide seating area.
The treads and side are made in stone, a proper draining sub-base has been laid and compacted, then the final layer of gravel is laid. The new road has broad steps for a comfortable walk uphill and solves the problems of drainage and runoff in an elegant and traditional manner. Not only is this consistent with the historical building, but this is an ecological solution because the water drains sideways and through, slowly, unlike other impermeable solutions which, over such a wide surface, would massively increase the damage from runoff.
Look at old and traditional gardens for solutions to preserve the soil and the future of our environment.

Tidying up the garden after the first burst of flowers, to ensure continuity of color all summer. The formal vegetable garden is looking fabulous!.

Greci-o! Just as elegant as Jackie-o and in the heart of Oltrarno! Via de’Serragli 50 red. I love how the original store sign for bike and motorcycle repairs has been left up, can’t miss it. .

Finally, my new website is up! so excited to share this with you. Come see my work on

Anna Piussi Garden Design

Boboli garden tour coming up this afternoon! if you want to join for a virtually live experience of this great garden - free for your first visit - remember to to sign up via the website!

How badly do you want to get away from home and into an Italian garden? Wouldn't it be nice to go for a bicycle ride in the Tuscan countryside? Well sit right where you are and come on over! No need for crowed planes or quarantine, bring Italy to you. Join us on a virtually real tour of Tuscan sites. Participate via Zoom in a real tour in Tuscany, led by my friend Bill Dillon, experienced guide, and myself as co-host and garden maniac. Check out our new website and write in, sign up, and shake off the stay-at-home blues!

Be part of a real-time live experience! We create experiences in which you participate...virtually!

Il team vincente!!!

roses with salvia microphilla and Sedum matrona for a long season of interest

In the hills of Florence a new garden with pool borders, romantic pergolas and rose borders