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Beds and Borders - The Best Plants to Grow in your Garden

Choosing the best plants for your garden beds and borders requires careful planning and consideration of several factors. Here are some plant suggestions for a vibrant and successful garden:

  • Perennials: These are plants that come back year after year. Examples include hostas, coneflowers, daylilies, and sedums. They offer a wide variety of colors, shapes, and textures to create a dynamic and captivating display.
  • Annuals: These are plants that complete their lifecycle in one growing season. Annuals such as marigolds, zinnias, and petunias provide instant color and can be easily switched out each year for a new look.
  • Shrubs: They add structure to your borders. Consider hydrangeas, azaleas, or boxwoods. They can provide year-round interest with their flowers, leaves, and sometimes berries.
  • Bulbs: Plant bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and lilies for a surprise burst of color in spring or early summer.
  • Grasses: Ornamental grasses like switchgrass or fountain grass can add height and movement to your beds and borders. They can also provide stunning winter interest.
  • Groundcovers: Plants such as creeping thyme or sedum ‘Angelina’ are excellent for filling gaps and suppressing weeds.
  • Vines: Climbing roses, clematis, or honeysuckle can add vertical interest.

Remember, always consider your specific growing conditions, including sunlight, soil type, and climate, when choosing plants. Also, consider bloom times and plant heights to create a layered, season-long display.

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