Next, we turn to Helianthus, perennial sunflowers. These stately plants are great for the back of the border as the can reach 7 to 8 feet. My personal favourite is Lemon queen which carries its ...

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Alternatively, find a shady spot in the garden and dig a hole into which you can place the basket (if you have only planted ...

Plants like rosemary, citronella, thyme, pampas grass and many more help repel ticks with their aroma or by creating an ...

If your garden is full of sun, many great shrubs will love it, producing fabulous flowers and interesting berries. If you’re ...

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Coneflowers are not subtle. They have a large central seed head with vibrant pink or purple petals radiating outwards and ...

It's fascinating to see many of the new plant varieties being developed, but it's even better to observe how they compare to ...