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How to make an elegant topiary

Myrtle is an easy topiary to maintain.

A touch of formality is not out of place in most gardens. Trimmed cones and spheres of foliage — classic topiary — are especially suited to containers.

8 plants for dry and shady gardens

Hellebores grow well in dry, shady gardens. (Photo by Joanne Young)

Gardening in full shade and dry soil is a challenge. Tips on how to cope, with ideas for 8 plants that will survive in dry and shady gardens.

Ivy geraniums for containers

Mini Cascade Pink ivy geranium. (Photo from Veseys.com)

Ideal for containers and window boxes, ivy geraniums will be happy to bloom all summer in part shade to full sun with attractive flowers and foliage.

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