Amateur Gardening

Unsung heroes

In any garden there are star plants that demand our attention through their striking colour, height or shape. They stand out from the crowd and their star status is apparent. Yet, not every plant in the border can be quite so showy. If you have too many stars, then their impact will get simply lost in the crowd, and this is where filler plants come into their own. Often understated, often overlooked, but oh-so-essential for a beautiful border, complementing the stand-out others. I particularly like filler plants that are light and airy, that hold their blooms high above the foliage, and if they have feathery foliage too, I

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