Trusty treasures
“Good-natured, easy-to-please favourites have to be at the heart of any planting scheme”
Just like people, some plants need careful cosseting, while others are born survivors. To deal with plants, particularly perennials – and they’re so much more straightforward than people – every bed and border needs its stalwarts. Good-natured, easy-to-please favourites have to be at the heart of any planting scheme. Not only do they make few demands of us gardeners, but in many cases also provide colour and interest for months
