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Alena Samoylenko

Alena Samoylenko

Sustainable gardening, plant combinations, practical gardening advise for beginners

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  • 15.01.2026
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Companion Plants for Buddleja ‘Miss Molly’: 3 Planting Schemes

If someone asked me to recommend a reliable, low-maintenance shrub for a sunny spot — one that flowers generously and asks for very little in return — Buddleja ‘Miss Molly’ would be one of the first plants to come...

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  • 13.10.2024
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Companion Plants for Pinus mugo ‘Mops’: Two Simple Planting Schemes

Today, I’d like to share two easy yet effective planting schemes using Pinus mugo ‘Mops’. Among dwarf pines, this variety is a favorite of mine due to its dense, rounded cushion of dark green needles, which remain attractive for...

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  • 08.09.2024
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Companion Plants for Mary Ann Rose: Creating Stunning Garden Combinations

Continuing our series on companion plants for roses, I’d like to highlight one of my personal favorites: Mary Ann (Rosen Tantau, 2012). This compact, bushy hybrid tea rose is known for its large, nostalgic cup-shaped blooms. The flowers, quartered...

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  • 01.09.2024
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Companion Plants for Rich Pink and Crimson-Violet Roses: Spotlight on Princess Anne and J.W. von Goethe

In our last post, we explored three varieties of English roses with light pink shades and discussed the best companion plants to enhance their beauty. Today, I’d like to shift our focus to roses with deeper pink and crimson-violet...

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  • 28.08.2024
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The Best Companion Plants for English Roses: Featuring Olivia Rose Austin, Eustacia Vye, and Harlow Carr

Roses have always held a special place in my heart. My deep passion for these exquisite blooms led us to run a small garden center dedicated exclusively to roses for many years. This experience allowed me to explore a...

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  • 03.07.2024
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Deer-Resistant Edibles for Your Garden

As a passionate advocate for cultivating edible plants in gardens, I eagerly set out to discover which plants might remain unappealing to deer. Trust me, I experimented with almost everything. Despite their reputation for being deer-resistant, many plants still...

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