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Secrets of a COLOURFUL GARDEN

Part 3 Interest through every season

Year-round colour is something that many of us struggle to achieve in our gardens. But the good news is that it’s possible! In fact, I’d go as far as to say that you can have any colour you can think of in any month of the year, with the right mix of plants. By putting together a combination of long-flowering plants, ever-coloured foliage species and plants that change their colour palette through the year, it’s possible to have 365 days of colour. Follow my guide to creating non-stop, season-bridging colour with a carefully composed combination of flowers, foliage, bark and fruit.

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