Plants for Places

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Every corner of a garden has its own character - sunny spots that bake in summer, cool shady areas under trees, or windy, salt-laden coastal edges. The secret to a thriving garden is matching the right plants to the right places. Use plants that will work with your garden’s natural features to create spaces that flourish year after year.

Dry garden divas

Not all cottage garden plants are created equal when it comes to enduring the worst of the summer dry season. There are, however, some standouts that do seem to fare better than most.

The Snow Princess and The Prince

Once upon a time in a land not so very far away, three dedicated plant breeders gathered to find the handsomest lavenders of them all for New Zealand’s gardeners.

Love 'em and leave 'em

Selecting and breeding plants that are exceptionally beautiful, long-lasting, and require minimal maintenance is central to the highly successful Anthony Tesselaar philosophy.

Local heroes

When it’s time to establish a beautiful patch of planting that will largely take care of itself, native trees and shrubs are a great way to go.

Bright sparks

Contrasting textures of green on green is key to creating a fantastic all season garden. And a splash of variegated foliage is like turning the lights on, especially on dull winter days.