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Alena Samoylenko

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  • 04.03.2024
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What to Plant with Oakleaf Hydrangea? 3 Ready-to-Use Plant Combinations for Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a resilient and visually striking shrub, thriving in gardens across Zones 5-9 with its unique oak-like leaves and enduring four-season allure. Spring heralds its grand display of large, dramatic foliage, followed by cone-shaped panicles...

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  • 25.02.2024
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Enhancing Your Garden with Smooth Hydrangeas: Care Tips and Planting Ideas for Hydrangea arborescens

Gardeners cherish hydrangeas for their stunning mid to late-season blooms, and among the various hydrangea species, Hydrangea arborescens, or Smooth Hydrangea, stands out for its large globe-shaped flowers and ease of care. In this blog post, we’ll delve into...

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  • 16.02.2024
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What Can I Plant Next to Hydrangea Paniculata? 3 Ready-to-Use Planting Schemes for Unique Plant Combinations

Hydrangea paniculata: a garden favorite cherished for its reliability, ease of care, and timeless beauty. From the latter half of summer through autumn, its structural elegance captivates, and even in winter, its dried inflorescences continue to grace the garden...

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  • 11.02.2024
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Best Gardening Project for Kids: Creating a Wildflower Meadow for Butterflies and Other Pollinators

In a world filled with screens and gadgets, many parents are eager to reconnect their children with the wonders of nature. As a mother to a lively 10-year-old, I’ve discovered one of the most captivating methods: building a butterfly...

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  • 04.02.2024
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5 Best Plants for Your Butterfly Garden

What is the best plant for a butterfly garden? As a devoted gardener and enthusiast of sustainable gardening practices, I find immense joy in the mesmerizing world of butterflies. Their beauty, coupled with the incredible life cycle they undergo,...

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  • 22.01.2024
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Designing a Gravel Garden with Herbs and Medicinal Plants

Building on the foundation of our last discussion about modern gravel gardens’ practicality in adapting to changing climate conditions, let’s delve deeper into this concept. This time, we’re shifting the focus from ornamental plants to the valuable inclusion of...

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