Purple punctuates the planting: here an acer, verbena and some pinky-purple crinum, or swamp lily, stand out

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I like unusual words and there are a couple that seem appropriate for this time of year. March, we know, is a fickle beast, where the weather can flicker from T-shirt to thermals in the course of a da

Planting schemes should never stand still, so let’s reassess, reshape and reinvigorate

This is the month of horticultural happiness, and with everything looking fresh, green and lush, even the burgeoning weeds become – briefly – delightful additions to the garden. Selfheal sprouts gaily

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