Carina van der Linde

Carina has a degree in Business Management but later chose a career path that allowed her to follow her passion for writing, art and gardening.

coneflower companion plants

5 Best Coneflower Companion Plants and The Worst to Avoid

Echinacea flowers (Echinacea purpurea) are beautiful plants to include in a wildflower garden because they are hardy, produce many striking flowers, and lure pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden. These medicinal plants look their best if paired with purple coneflower companion plants that can help fill out your garden or add more diversity […]

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sweet pea companion plants

Enhance Blooms & Soil Health: Top 12 Companions for Sweet Peas

Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are favorites in many garden types because they are beautiful, easy to care for, and help restore the nitrogen levels in the soil. They are often seen in crop gardens because they can benefit the growth of other plants like fruits and vegetables and attract plenty of beneficial insects with their

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aralia sun king

6 Best Aralia Sun King Companion Plants and Landscaping Ideas

Aralia Sun King (Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’), also known as Japanese spikenard or mountain asparagus is the perfect shrub to add to your garden if you want to quickly add a lot of vibrancy to your spaces.  The best companion plants for Aralia Sun King are coral bells, plantain lilies, astilbes, columbines, bleeding hearts, and ferns

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bonsai orange tree

Bonsai Orange Tree (Citrus x citrofortunella mitis): Grow and Care Guide

A bonsai orange tree is one of the cutest miniature trees you can possibly grow. These charming trees produce vivid lime-green foliage that will brighten up your spaces throughout the year. They produce fragrant flowers in spring and summer and can bring lots of cheer when their small oranges start to ripen. Orange bonsai trees

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maiden grass miscanthus sinensis

Growing and Caring for Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis)

Maiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis) is a very popular ornamental grass because it can add lots of cheer with its tall leaf blades and showy flowering plumes. Gardeners and landscapers love to use this perennial grass variety to create showy spaces. The deciduous grass is functional for adding multi-seasonal interest and will even keep your garden

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blue oat grass

Growing and Caring for Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens)

If you are looking for an award-winning ornamental grass for your garden then you can consider Blue oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens).  In 1993, this charming grass species won the Award of Garden Merrit at the Royal Horticul Society because of its showy appearance and hardy nature. Blue oat grass is great for adding texture to

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Nassella tenuissima

Growing and Caring for Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima)

Mexican feather grass (Nassella tenuissima) is a favorite among many grass lovers because the silvery-green thread-like leaves can give landscapes a graceful and wavy appearance. The hair-like leaves of these perennial grasses are quite captivating and can soften up any space. Despite its appealing look, you do need to be cautious about growing Mexican feather

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little bluestem grass

Growing and Caring for Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium)

Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is an ornamental grass variety that is prized for the blue-green color of its leaves but it can also look appealing during winter when the gasses transform into golden hues. The vivid foliage color and delicate flowering plumes are great for adding lots of texture and contrast to your garden spaces.

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andropogon gerardii

Growing and Caring for Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)

Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is the perfect ornamental grass to grow if you are looking for something tall, showy, and suited for warmer temperatures or dryer regions. These tall grasses are often used in agricultural lands because they are a good food source for horses, cattle, and other wild animals like birds. The bright foliage

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