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Many campanula varieties make a beautiful addition to gardens and borders with their delicate purple or white blooms. Also known as bellflowers, campanula plants add a quaint and dainty charm to any home landscape. Ranging in form and growth habit, several campanula species are ideal in containers and formal beds. Learning more about each of these types will help you select and grow campanula bellflowers that are best suited to your needs. Here, we’ll explore some of the most versatile. 

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These Green Chrysanthemum Varieties, ranging from the softest shades of pastel green to the most vibrant, almost neon hues, are not just a gardener’s delight but a visual treat for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature!

Growing compact Lemon Tree Varieties for Containers is a bright and zesty way to bring a slice of the Mediterranean to your balcony or patio. They’ll stay under 4-5 feet, making them ideal for tight spots!

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These stunning Purple Orchid Varieties, ranging from the deep, velvety tones of the ‘Black Prince’ to the delicate, lavender whispers of the ‘Phalaenopsis violacea,’ offer a mesmerizing palette for any garden or home setting.

Variegated English Ivy Varieties feature leaves with multiple colors, typically in shades of green, white, yellow, or cream, creating a striking visual contrast. Here’s an all-inclusive list, along with details on their leaf colors!

A new year is just a couple of calendar flips away (2023, where did you go?) So, we have our attention on what’s new and exciting in the world of home decor in 2024. One trend in particular is emerging as clear as the sky is blue. Each fall, paint brands unveil their colors of the year, and for 2024, many of them declared shades of blue as the color to consider.

Discover the names of 5 fascinating varieties of Scindapsus plants, each with unique leaf markings that make them great for a houseplant collection. From the captivating leaves of “Moonlight” to the seductive depth of “Dark form” and the beautiful variegation of “Jade,” let’s check out below.

Different Types of Christmas Cactus Varieties come with flowers ranging from vibrant reds to delicate pinks, each variety with its unique charm and beauty. Contrary to their desert cousins, these succulents thrive in cooler temperatures and are the quintessence of the festive season!

These unique flowers defy the typical pastel shades often associated with petunias, delivering instead a rich, ebony hue that makes for a striking contrast against any garden backdrop. If you want to create a sense of drama, then grow these Black Petunia Varieties!

Last week, I found this pineapple guava fruit growing on a bush in Charleston. Pineapple guava is an incredibly tasty fruit from an evergreen shrub native to South America.