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  Long Borders

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 Designed by Deborah Blake

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 Year 2026

 Category Long Borders

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  About this garden

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The design responds to the reality that many modern developments offer minimal planting, often leaving homeowners with bare plots defined by fences and surrounding rooftops, completely disconnected from the wider environment. In contrast to the growing use of artificial turf and plastic plants, the border combines grasses, evergreens, perennials and edibles. A strong focus is on pollinator-friendly and drought-tolerant species, including *Salvia nemorosa* 'Caradonna'.

Living willow arches echo the surrounding skyline while giving climbing plants something to grow on. Wildlife-friendly features are also integrated throughout, illustrating how individual actions can collectively support nature.

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