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Broadcaster, plantswoman and author Sarah Raven offers tips.

From cosmos to salvias, many long-lasting flowers bloom for weeks each year and come back on their own with minimal effort.

There's no rule that says vegetables and flowers have to be grown separately. Add these blooms to your vegetable garden to boost your yield.

You can plant these fast-growing flowers in spring to fill in the holes in your garden. We've gathered a list of vigorous annuals and perennials to give your garden a jumpstart.