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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Francesca Clarke

This Simple 3-Plant Formula is the Secret to a More Intentional and Elevated Backyard

Salvia, Achillea and Eryngium flowers .

As spring turns to summer and our backyard borders begin to take centre stage, this simple repeat-planting trick will give you the designer look fast. It's all about the minimum of effort for maximum results.

Whatever your plant preferences, this planting tip will work with you. You can use herbaceous perennials in cool colours or hot, add in evergreen shrubs for year-round interest, ornamental grasses for movement and grace, or even opt for summer-flowering bulbs in your chosen mix. The key is restraint, and the result is spectacular.

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