BY MOYA ANDREWS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES KELLAR

It’s not easy to design and maintain a garden that looks attractive in all seasons. There’s the weather to contend with, of course, but the topography of the site also plays a vital role in determining which plants will grow and thrive and which will languish or perish. Matching the needs of plants to the characteristics of a site is a challenge for even the most experienced gardeners. Those featured here have tailored their gardens to three very different sites, and they have selected their plants so something beautiful thrives in their gardens all year long.

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