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Alena Samoylenko

Alena Samoylenko

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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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  • 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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