After the rescue, a whole restoration of the Gardens began under the direction of the
landscape designer Paolo Pejrone.
In addition to the pruning and care of the imposing trees that survived, the park had to be fully cleared of debris, weeds and whatever had piled up during the decades of neglect.
Clearing the land revealed the collapse of dry stone walls and structural problems typical of a ligurian terraced park.
The first phase of restoration involved security and stability measures for all retaining walls and the installation of an irrigation system, to minimize the use of water.
Restoration drew inspiration from the blurry photos taken during the Dalrymple and the Hanbury times. While preserving the substantial character of the Park, intentional changes were also made: a huge historical park is something alive that changes over time.
With the expert curatorship of Silvia Arnaud Ricci, the Hanburys' adored Wisteria were reinstated and the old Agapanthuses were replaced by a brand new collection including nearly 500 different species.
A citrus plant collection was introduced, along with the Hanbury's beloved Cactaceae and giant Strelitzias. Also, an aquatic environment for Lotus flowers was created on the huge water
storage tank.
The park has now regained the splendor exhibited during the Dalrymple and Hanbury eras and it is today once again one of the botanic marvels of the Riviera and the Mediterranean.
In 2022 Giardini di Villa della Pergola were awarded as the "Most Beautiful Garden of Italy".