What is the best perennial for a border?
Border perennials provide bright pops of colour in the border that come back year after year. Think value for money with hardy geraniums, exotic alstroemeria and lime green ferns. Some of the hardy perennial border plants that really don’t need a lot of special care are snowy mespilus, hardy geranium, hebe “sutherlandii”, and pheasant’s tail grass. And if you need some colour right next to a small path, then opt for low-growing perennial border plants, like moss phlox, and stonecrop.
What is the cheapest way to edge a border?
The most affordable option for garden edging is using plastic or rubber materials. The best landscape edging for long-term use is stone, concrete, or metal, as these materials last 20 to 50+ years with minimal maintenance. While plastic and rubber are cost-effective, they require replacement every 5–10 years.