Hostas are shade garden foliage staples. And while at a glance, they may all look pretty similar,...
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Perennials
New plants for your 2021 garden: Interesting annuals and perennials
One of the perks of being a garden writer is I sometimes get to trial new plants and seeds a year...
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Tall perennials: Adding height to the garden with bold plants
I love a layered look in the garden. One that’s filled with different colours and textures. And...
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Perennials for small gardens: Choose flowers and foliage that will stand out
I love going for walks through my neighbourhood and on garden tours, and seeing which plants the resident...
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How to harvest lavender for bouquets, culinary uses, and DIY projects
My love for lavender stems back to a trip to Provence before my last year of university. I have a...
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Pink perennials for the garden: A gradient of rosy shades from pale pink to fuchsia
I’ll admit it, one of my favourite colours is pink. If I see pink perennials at the garden centre...
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