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 12 bell-shaped flowers  Looking for bell-shaped flowers to brighten up your flower garden? If so, in this article you will learn about the wide range of bell-shaped flowers that you can grow. However, before we get started, let's take a quick look at some reasons you might want to grow beautiful bell-shaped flowers. They are majestic. A few bell-shaped flowers with drooping curled stems and a straight shape of a bell are visually pleasing. Unlike other flowers, they offer a variety of textures and shapes. To make your garden beds more interesting, mix them with different types of flowers. They are available in various colors. Given the range of colors, there's something to complement every part of your landscape. 1. Bluebells Perennial "bluebells" are known by their scientific name Hyacinthoids non-scripta. These flowers are also known as "common hyacinths", "English hyacinths" and "tree hyacinths". Bluebells have beautiful ...

7 Tricolor Houseplants   If your home is already full of traditional plants whose leaves are too dull to look at, you should consider colorful plants that have different colors in their foliage. Also very attractive are tricolor houseplants. Tricolor houseplants are an easy way to enhance your indoor greenery. They provide the same freshness and vitality as a stationary plant while adding a splash of color. Warm up a space with red and pink accented foliage, or go cool and contemporary with purple-tinged plants. With various leaf shapes and plant sizes, your ideal home is ready to have a tricolor plant for every area of the home. 1. Candy Cane Plant The plant, which gets its name from the fuzzy stripes on its leaves, might make you think of holiday candy. You can find variants with dazzling red highlights or full red leaves, but most versions have contrasting shades of green and beautiful yellow edges. The plant does well in a variety of environments, including full su...

Ground Covers to Replace Your Old Lawn Ground cover is an excellent way to prevent weeds from growing while protecting against soil erosion caused by dry weather. With these amazing ground cover ideas, you can turn your garden into a breathtaking retreat! If you're stuck on how to improve neglected land, don't worry! We've got you covered in more ways than one. When found in a natural setting, grass species make up the majority of ground cover. This may be a result of how quickly weeds spread. However, you still have a lot of options when it comes to your own yard. However, you can use beautiful floor coverings to cover up an ugly area or make it a beautiful focal point. With a wide variety of options, it will appeal to many households. 1. Asian Jasmine This vining evergreen is perfect for slopes and grows only 6 to 12 inches tall. Its compact dark green, glossy leaves form a mat, and the plant produces small white, yellow, or pink flowers in spring. 2. Creepin...

 Do-it-yourself garden projects  You've probably thought carefully about every plant in your garden, and now you want to focus on making your yard more inviting. Or maybe you need help organizing your gardening tools. From succulent wreaths to plank potting benches, we've rounded up some of our favorite garden projects. Now grab your gloves and get started. 1 Concrete table Concrete tables are not only stylish, but they are also perfect for the elements. Sturdy and moisture-resistant, this do-it-yourself garden table has a solid cedar base and a tinted concrete top lasting for years. 2 Miniature Succulent Garden Bring the desert into your garden in miniature form. To add whimsical charm to this little succulent garden, we've added an arbor, a chair, a cat, and a wheelbarrow, but feel free to use your own figures. 3 Tool-Cleaning Station Put away dirty gardening tools, and you'll find rusty shovels and spades in the spring. Replace broken tools (with Better ...

Garden Edging Ideas Your Yard Give your landscaping some neat outlines with our flagstone and brick garden edging ideas. Create a crisp, clean design within your landscaping by using borders to outline different areas of your garden. Define designated growing areas in your flower beds and vegetable gardens. These inexpensive garden edging ideas will add character and texture to landscaping. In the afternoon, you can create a rustic brick or concrete stone exterior for any area using simple materials. 1 Brick garden edging Brick is a typical garden edging idea because it is classic, widely available, and inexpensive. Push the bricks tightly together to minimize gaps where the floor can slip. Lay your bricks on a bed of sand to prevent heat and unevenness at the edge of your garden. 2 Diagonal brick garden edging For a 19th-century domino effect at the edge of your garden, place old, mismatched bricks diagonally. Dig a trench and add several inches of sand to the drain so th...

Flowers with striking purple centers Flowers have been admired for their beauty and symbolism for centuries. There are a variety of flowers that have striking color combinations, and one that catches the eye is white with a deep purple center. These flowers add elegance and sophistication to any garden or flower arrangement. Whether you're looking to add a pop of color to your garden or create a stunning floral arrangement, these beautiful white flowers with purple centers are perfect. In this article, we will take a closer look at 10 of the most beautiful white flowers with purple centers and explore their unique features. Not only are these flowers beautiful, but they often have a lovely fragrance that fills a room or garden with a delightful fragrance. Plus, some of them are edible, adding a unique touch to salads or other dishes. Are you ready to be inspired to discover the beauty of these stunning flowers? 1 Berry's White Oriental Poppy The pure white flowers ...

Tolerate Living In Small Trellis While many backyard gardeners imagine having acres of land for their plants, you can do a lot with just a few square feet. Plant climbing vegetables on a trellis or post to make the most of a small garden. These plants produce a lot of food in a small space and are ideal for container gardening. The best compliment to any culinary garden is none other than these dozen climbing vegetable plants. These plants are easy to plant in small trellis, and all you need to do is build a sturdy trellis that can withstand storms and bad weather conditions. Also, most plants below produce fruit, so you should protect the fruit by covering it with netting, bags, or old sheets to avoid the risk of predators. 1. Pole Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris) To produce a fruitful harvest, pole beans require well-drained soil and adequate organic amendment. Full sun with a temperature of at least 60 degrees F (16 degrees C) is preferred. Pole beans need at least an inch (2...

Pansy Varieties to Color Your Landscape Pansies are a popular and colorful addition to any garden or landscape. With their delicate petals and bright colors, these flowers can add charm to any outdoor space. There are many different types of pansies, each with its own unique colors and shapes. Some pansies have unique markings and patterns on their petals that make them stand out even more. From traditional purples and yellows to vibrant shades of pink and orange, Pansy  In this article, we'll introduce you to some of the most beautiful pansy varieties available, so you can choose the right ones to add color and life to your landscape. From classic large-flowered pansies to dainty, petite violas, there's a pansy for every taste and preference. After reading this post, we'll inspire you to add some pansies to your landscape and enjoy its vibrant beauty all season long. 1 Ocean Breeze Mix Matrix Series thrives in zones 7 through 10, displaying stunning bi- and tr...

Have the Most Unique Flowers A trendy alternative for many gardeners in this area, the carnation is a plant that thrives in hardiness zones six through ten. Carnations come in a variety of colors and sizes and are known as "flowers of the gods". Each variation has a unique meaning intended to portray, and different situations often call for a different variation. Although carnations can be divided into three broad categories, there are hundreds of different varieties. Now we have classified 15 types of carnations, whose flowers will be bright wherever they appear. 1. Dianthus Caryophyllus They are often red, pink, salmon, and white in color and thrive in humid environments. 2. Dianthus Chinensis Heddewigii This unusual-looking plant, sometimes called black and white minstrels, has black velvet-like leaves and white lace around the petals. It prefers to grow in well-drained soil and in full light and can reach a height of 14 inches. 3. Dianthus Grataniapolitensis ...

Natural Pesticides  plants You may be somewhat surprised that some of the best and most effective pesticides are available even in your garden. Some plants are capable of fighting weeds, harmful insects, and fungus, worries that used to give you terrible headaches. From colorful flowers to dangerous trap plants that people use to ward off insect threats, there are many ways to keep your garden safe without polluting the environment. Knowing the harmful effects of chemicals on our health, especially when we overuse them, most people are now looking for natural pesticides that are just as effective as synthetic chemicals. So, we've created this post to help you find the right plant pesticides for your soil conditions and planting zone. In this post, there are 3 zone options from cool to tropical, and 3 native plants for each zone. Check out our collection below! 1. Cool Growing Zone (Zones 1-5) 1. Sunflower These beautiful plants are visually appealing and beneficial to ...