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.

liriope companions

5 Great Liriope Companion Plants and What Not to Grow

Liriope (Liriope muscari) also known as big blue lilyturf, lily turf, border grass, and monkey grass, is a very beautiful perennial that produces grass-like foliage and beautiful purple flowers on tall spikes. These ornamental grasses are often used as border plants, filler plants, and hedges and they can create a very charming look when grown

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hellebore plants

8 Best Hellebore Companion Plants and What Not to Grow with Them

Hellebore flowers (Helleborus orientalis) are terrific perennials to consider if you want to add some color to a shade garden.  There are quite a few different species of this plant such as the Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) and Lenten roses (H. hybridus) that all grow well in shaded areas and produce beautiful blooms that can

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sunflower companions

8 Best Sunflower Companion Plants and The Worst to Avoid

Sunflowers (Helianthus) are easily identified by their large flower heads and vivid yellow colors. The large flowers of these tall plants have the rare ability to follow the sun and will keep rotating throughout the day. Some of the best companion plants for sunflowers are marigolds, daisies and crimson clover.  Sunflowers are attractive plants that

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