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Cottage border with perennials at different heights, full of flowersInspiration

Cottage garden perennials: building a 3-layer structure

Build a skillful cottage garden with perennials in three layers. Learn which plants go where and how to create depth and rhythm.

8 min
Colourful border full of flowering nectar plants with bees and butterfliesPlant Combinations

Pollinator-friendly plant combinations: nectar every month

Design a border that attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies from March to October. The best plant combinations for pollinators.

5 min
Deep purple and blue border with lavender, sage and delphiniumsPlant Combinations

Purple-blue border: depth and atmosphere in your garden

A border in purple and blue tones brings depth, calm and elegance. Discover which plants together create the finest colour effect.

4 min
Elegant white border with roses, Hydrangea and Digitalis in soft evening lightPlant Combinations

White garden plants: an elegant monochrome border

A white garden radiates calm and elegance. Discover which white flowers to combine for a border that blooms from spring to autumn.

4 min
Sunny border with blooming roses, lavender and jasmine in a scent gardenPlant Combinations

Fragrant plant combinations: a garden you can smell

Design a garden that is not only beautiful but also deliciously fragrant. The best scented plant combinations for every season and every spot.

5 min
Colourful border with clematis and scabiosa on chalky soil in full bloomPlant Combinations

Plant combinations for alkaline soil: thriving on chalky ground

Discover which plants flourish on chalky, alkaline soil and how to combine them into gorgeous borders. From clematis to scabiosa.

4 min
Lush cottage border with roses, delphiniums and ornamental grasses in a summer gardenPlant Combinations

Cottage border composition: lush yet structured

How do you compose a cottage border that looks wild but is well thought out? Tips on plant combinations, layering and seasonal planning.

5 min
Japanese garden with red maple, bamboo and moss along a gravel pathPlant Combinations

Japanese garden planting: which plants to combine

Discover which plants together create an authentic Japanese atmosphere. From Japanese maples to moss and bamboo: the best combinations.

4 min
Colourful border with roses and delphiniums on moist clay soilPlant Combinations

Plant combinations for clay soil: lush growth on heavy ground

Discover which plants thrive in clay soil and how to combine them into stunning borders. From roses to astilbe — make clay your ally.

4 min
Sunny border with olive tree, lavender and ornamental grasses in Mediterranean stylePlant Combinations

Mediterranean plant mix: southern flair in your garden

Bring the warmth of the south to your garden with the right plant combination. Discover which Mediterranean plants thrive together in our climate.

5 min
Sleek modern garden with geometric planting and ornamental grassesPlant Combinations

Modern garden planting: clean combinations that work

Which plants suit a modern garden? Discover sleek combinations with ornamental grasses, box and perennials for a contemporary design.

4 min
Lush border with pink roses and purple lavender in full bloomPlant Combinations

Roses and lavender: how to plant the classic combination

Learn how to combine roses and lavender for colour, fragrance and a healthy border. Tips on varieties, spacing and year-round care.

4 min