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Alena Samoylenko

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  • 27.08.2023
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Rudbeckia and Perfect Plant Combinations

For beginner gardeners seeking a hassle-free and stunning addition to their landscapes, look no further than Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm.’ This award-winning perennial effortlessly graces late summer and autumn with its radiant beauty, making it a delightful choice for those new...

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  • 20.08.2023
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Perfect Partners for Echinacea purpurea: Enhancing its Beauty

Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower, stands out as a beloved perennial choice, gracing gardens with its profusion of daisy-like flowers—a magnet for butterflies. Flourishing in rich soil and basking in full sun, this herbaceous perennial delights with...

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  • 14.08.2023
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Sedum ‘Matrona’ Companions: Perfect Pairings for a Striking Garden

Sedum ‘Matrona’ is a captivating plant that effortlessly attracts bees and butterflies during late summer while offering stunning foliage throughout the season. Its distinctive smoky blue-green leaves, adorned with deep purple overlays and stems, create an eye-catching display. As...

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  • 04.08.2023
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Perfect Partners for Eupatorium (Joe-Pye Weed): Exclusive Planting Plans and Plant Combinations

Meet Eupatorium maculatum (Atropurpureum Group) ‘Riesenschirm’ (Joe-Pye Weed), the superb plant that commands attention with its tall, reddish stems and captivating domed heads of rosy purple flowers in high summer. As its purplish flowers gracefully age, they take on...

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  • 23.07.2023
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Designing a Thriving Butterfly Garden: Transforming a 5m*5m Plot into a Butterfly Paradise

Let’s transform your garden into a tranquil butterfly haven, where you can relax and enjoy the graceful dance of butterflies. Follow these easy steps to bring this enchanting vision to life: Step 1: Designing the Seating Area Find a...

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  • 14.07.2023
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Ultimate Eco-Friendly Guide: Protecting Your Cabbage Crops from Large White, Small White, and Cabbage Moth Caterpillars

Beloved as they are, butterflies can sometimes strike fear in the hearts of gardeners. Species like the Large White (Pieris brassicae), Small White (Pieris rapae), and Cabbage Moth are known troublemakers. While their elegant flutter near cabbage plants may...

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