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Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard landscaping in DC Metro.

A classic combination of a bench under a pergola draped with a climbing rose
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard stone formal garden in Charlotte.

Alan & Linda Detrick Photography
Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in New York.

Our house was built 70 years ago by a camellia enthusiast, Dr. J.M. Habel. For whatever reason, nature rewarding us after a hard year of the pandemic, or the 6" of rain we got in February, but the hundreds of camellias he planted, bred, and nurtured, exploded in flowers this year and put on a dazzling show. If you are interested in camellias, Bob Black with Bennett's Creek Nursery in Smithfield, Virginia is an expert.

Brilliant white blooms make the Diana Camellia fit any garden color scheme. Compact with a medium growth rate, Diana blooms in October to November. FEATURES Bloom/Feature White semi-double flowers in fall Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 7,8,9 Zone Detail Hardy to 0 F Key Features Ffall blooming Use Accent, hedge Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Fall Dimension 8-10'H x 6-8'W Growth Rate Slow to moderate CARE Water Keep moist, but not consistently wet Soil Type Rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil Fertilizer Spring Pruning Shape in early spring PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

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Photo of a small contemporary partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Orange County.

Transitional hallway photo in Houston

Photo of a rustic backyard garden path in Atlanta.

A small arbor over an existing fence can provide a decorative privacy screen when there isn't room for large shrubs or trees. This arbor is covered with a fruiting passion fruit vine and provides a place to hang a light to light up the BBQ.

Knockout Roses bloom during the Summer months. The outdoor structure is a custom pergola with climbing New Dawn Roses.
Inspiration for a huge traditional full sun front yard driveway in Boston for summer.

Rose Miller + Miller Architectural Photography
Example of a classic patio design in Chicago

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Little Rock.

A single row of 500-800 pound Basalt Boulders act as a natural curbing between the lawn area and the raised planting beds. Groundcover roses tickle the edge, tying the elevations together. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Steve Hall

New Dawn Roses bloom on a custom wood pergola in Chatham Massachusetts, Cape Cod.
This is an example of a large traditional full sun front yard landscaping in Boston for summer.