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Lexi Dearborn

Hello!

Welcome to the Gabby Gardener. I’m Lexi Dearborn.
I’m excited to share with you posts on gardening, horticulture, planning, design, lighting and so much more.
Have a read and drop me a line if there’s something special you’d like more information on.

Professional Landscape Designer | Certified Horticulturalist

What to Plant with a Mature Lilac?

Brilliant Ideas! Companion Planting! Are you wondering what you can plant with mature lilac? You’d be surprised to know that there are a number of amazing plants that work well in the same garden as a mature lilac. Pamela asked […]

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Plants That Deter Rodents and Grow in Clay Soils!

Hello Gardeners.  The Question of the Week! I had a question from Alyssa regarding what to plant to deter rodents from her garden and do well in clay soil.  Plants with strong or particularly nasty smells tend to be good […]

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10 of the Best Perennials for Mostly Sun, Long Blooming, and Low Maintenance

The Basics! Like many, I want colour in my garden throughout the season without much fuss. I don’t have time to tend to perennials every day, so I need plants that will thrive and be workhorses. They must be tough, […]

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