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Alena Samoylenko

Alena Samoylenko

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  • 03.07.2024
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Designing a Deer-Resistant Garden: Plant Selections and Combinations

If your garden borders a forest frequented by deer, you’ve likely faced the challenge of protecting your plants from these graceful visitors. This workbook offers a comprehensive solution for cultivating a garden that thrives despite their presence. Inside, you’ll...

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  • 14.05.2024
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Additional materials for the workbook ‘Perennial Combinations’

For those who have purchased the ebook version of the ‘Perennial Combinations’ Workbook on Amazon, additional materials are available for download and printing. These supplementary resources include graph paper and scaled icons representing each of the 15 perennial plants...

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  • 11.04.2024
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Designing a Perennial Garden Underneath a Tree WORKBOOK: Plan and Design a LOW-MAINTENANCE Shade Garden

Do you find yourself frustrated by the challenges of planting beneath the majestic shade of a towering tree in your garden? Despite your best efforts, the varying degrees of shade can make it seem impossible to find plants that...

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  • 03.04.2024
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Companion Plants for Hydrangeas

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricate differences between the four main types of hydrangeas: Hydrangea paniculata, Hydrangea arborescens, Hydrangea macrophylla, and Hydrangea quercifolia. By examining key factors such as light, watering, and pruning requirements specific to...

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  • 17.02.2024
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How to Create a Gravel Garden WORKBOOK

Have you ever dreamed of a garden that not only dazzles with its beauty but also requires minimal maintenance and conserves water? Welcome to the world of gravel gardens. Contrary to popular belief, a gravel garden is not just...

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  • 11.02.2024
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Perennial combinations WORKBOOK

Greetings, fellow gardening enthusiasts!I’m Alena, a biologist deeply passionate about gardening. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of guiding gardeners in crafting thoughtful flower gardens. Throughout this journey, I’ve come to appreciate the magic of plant combinations...

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  • 08.02.2024
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Let’s Grow a Butterfly Garden: A Kid’s Guide to Gardening and Conservation (Age 8-12) & FREE BONUS – My Butterfly Observation Journal

Get ready to discover the magical world of butterflies! This book will guide you through the process of designing and planting your very own butterfly garden. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to choose the right plants, create a...

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