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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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  • 16.06.2024
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Companion Plants to Pair with English Rose ‘Roald Dahl’: A Planting Scheme for Your Garden

The beginning of summer marks the period when roses reach their peak beauty in our gardens. Personally, I absolutely adore David Austin roses for their tenderness, stunning hues, and, of course, their enchanting fragrance. Today, I want to share...

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  • 09.06.2024
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What to Plant with Lychnis coronaria: Best Companion Plants for Rose Campion

At the beginning of June, the garden’s spotlight is captured by the cheerful Lychnis coronaria, featuring bright magenta flowers on tall, upright stems. This drought-tolerant plant is one of the easiest to grow and is ideal for various locations,...

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  • 31.05.2024
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Creating Beautiful Garden Designs with Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea)

As the seasons change and our gardens evolve, there’s always one plant that steals the spotlight, effortlessly capturing attention with its beauty and grace. In May, amidst the awakening of flora and the anticipation of vibrant blooms, one plant...

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  • 12.05.2024
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Knautia Macedonica – The Perfect Companion Plant

Knautia macedonica holds a unique allure among perennials, with its enduring bloom cycle spanning nearly the entire summer, infusing any garden with a sense of joy and vitality. What sets Knautia apart is its unassuming beauty – it’s not...

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  • 15.04.2024
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Designing Shade Gardens: Stunning Plant Combinations with Rodgersia

Rodgersia is a bold and clump-forming perennial with rhizomatous roots, originating from shaded slopes, moist woodlands, and stream banks in Japan and Korea. Its striking foliage and remarkable shade tolerance make it a valuable asset to any garden. Rodgersia...

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  • 07.04.2024
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3 Planting Schemes for Dry Shade with Hellebores and Companion Plants

Botanical name: Helleborus. Common name: Hellebore, Lenten rose, Christmas rose. USDA Zones 3-9 Hellebores are undoubtedly cherished for their captivating blooms, but their role in the garden goes well beyond just flowering. With their large architectural leaves, these plants offer...

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