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June 12, 2019

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If you have an area in your garden that is prone to shade, you may feel somewhat limited in terms of what you can grow. As you walk through your local nursery or garden centre you might see tags indicative of flowers perfect for sunlight and yet if you have a garden with a roof over the porch and you still want something stunning in pots around your outdoor seating area, or you simply have…

This strong evergreen plant is a wonderful addition to any garden that is looking to increase the tropical vibe. It can survive even the most unlit of corners in your garden where nothing else will grow. As long as it is reasonably sheltered from severe winds and other harsh weather it will live for a long time and provide you with ample structure throughout your garden for years to come. The leaves that you get…

This evergreen shrub is well-known for producing star-shaped white flowers that bring with them a citrus smell between the months of April and May. For the remainder of the season, you can enjoy glossy foliage with leaves that look like small palm tree leaves. Colloquially referred to as the Mexican Orange Blossom, the species made its way to Europe in 1826 and ever since then has become a popular shrub for the small amount of…

The Agapanthus colloquially referred to as the African Lily, is a perennial that blossoms in the summer and provides glossy leaves with collections of funnel shaped flowers that are the perfect addition to any table centrepiece. These flowers come in varieties of blue and purple, however, there are pink and grey varieties available for those who are looking for something unique. These bring a subtropical appearance that thrives in any sunny location in a garden…