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The article focuses on tough plants which are suited on gardens exposed to challenging growing conditions such as Eryngium maritimum, Fuchsia magellanica and Kalmia latifolia 'Freckles.' Exposed gardens include those which are high above sea level that are subject to strong and chilly winds, as coastal gardens to salt-laden air and coastal gardens at high altitude which combine the two conditions. Plants best as windbreakers and tips for growing plants in tough places are provided.

The article offers information about Salvia, a plant family which has about 900 species covering a broad range of types and forms including shrubs, annuals and perennials. All the species in the Salvia family grow in slightly impoverished, free-draining soil with a little lime as well as in raised beds or containers. In addition, salvias can easily be propagated from softwood cuttings with basal heat and a humid atmosphere. Among the varieties of salvias that can be grown as part of bedding schemes are Salvia coccinea and salvia patens.