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Forget green and red! Bring on the pink, purple, lime and more for your Christmas tree this year

Got a great treehouse or tree fort? We want to see it! Post yours in the Comments and we’ll feature the best in a future article

How lovely are your branches? Post a picture and share your stories

These Christmas trees suit a range of design styles and personas. Recognize anyone?

This shrub’s violet-blue flowers and silvery foliage brighten low-water gardens all year long

Bell jar lanterns have cast off the darkness since the Dark Ages — could one light the way in your own home?

With its large size and copious golden flowers, this shrub can cover walls or screen unsightly views with ease

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