Border stars

N A small garden, plants have to work to earn their place. By selecting the perennials and shrubs that offer more than their money’s worth, a border will look great for months, no matter the size. For instance, perennials that bloom over a long period and attract butterflies easily outshine those that only flower for a few weeks and don’t offer nectar. Likewise, shrubs that look good in more than one season – for example, via summer flowers and autumn berries – outdo those that only perform once a year. These stalwart border gems can be planted now,