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ripping out the lawn and a whole herbaceous border - to be replaced by a gravel path, three raised beds and a greenhouse. No more mowing of the lawn (or arguments about why it hadn't been mown). If you're a busy person, it makes more sense to have

and protecting from strong sun and wind. (Keep late-summer cuttings in a cold frame, to plant out the following spring).Italian artichokes are another 'grow-your-own' plant that looks superb in a mixed border. 'Violetto' has a gorgeous purplish tint, which