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.

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7 Best Calla Lily Companion Plants and Great Landscaping Ideas

Calla lilies (Zantedeschia) are favorites in ornamental gardens and are frequently used in flower arrangements or for wedding bouquets. There are many different varieties of this flowering plant and their colors range from white to dark maroon. For companion planting with calla lilies, it is best to pair it with other beautiful species like marigolds,

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6 Great Red Yucca Companion Plants and Other Landscaping Tips

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora), also known as coral yucca, redflower false yucca, or hummingbird yucca because hummingbirds love it so much, is a wonderful water-efficient succulent to add to gardens in dry climates. With its spiky leaves and crimson-red flowers, this plant will add lots of texture and contrast to your garden. For a particularly

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5 Excellent Dianthus Companion Plants and Creative Landscaping Ideas

Dianthus flowers (Dianthus caryophyllus), also known as sweet william or pinks, depending on variety, are ideal plants for sunny garden spaces and for gardeners who love lots of vivid blooms. There are almost 350 different species of this flowering plant and their colors range from white to deep red. For colorful gardens, you can combine

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Top 5 Little Henry® Sweetspire Companion Plants and Landscaping Ideas

Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea virginica ‘Sprich’), also known as Virginia willow or Itea virginica Little Henry®, is a very charming shrub to add to your garden if you love sweet fragrant flowers. This plant will also add lots of multi-seasonal interest when its foliage transforms from deep green to vivid orange or red in Autumn.

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