Ornamental Gardens
Ornamental gardens are, first and foremost, gardens that look good. What makes your garden look good is totally up to you, and luckily there are almost countless ornamental plants to grow.
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Editor's Picks
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Do This One Thing to Your Hostas in Fall for Lusher, Greener Growth Next Year
Hostas might be the ultimate low-maintenance plant, but they still need some TLC in the fall...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This is How Much You Should Cut Your Roses Back in the Fall (and Exactly When to Do it)
Timing is everything when pruning roses if you want those magnificent blooms next summer…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Japanese Maples Aren’t Just for Fall – These Ultimate 4-Season Varieties Dazzle All Year Long
Japanese maples are prized for their fall foliage, but they can look gorgeous all year round. Here are the best 4-season beauties for continuing Japanese maple color and character
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Experts Say These 7 Popular Plants Are Overrated – Here’s What to Grow Instead
From classic mums to hybrid roses, we asked our experts which plants aren’t worth the hype – and, more importantly, what to plant instead.
By Kayleigh Dray
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This Bold New Hydrangea is the Unexpected 'It' Plant of 2026 – Experts Say It’s Set to Become a Garden Border Hero
A hydrangea that shimmers like a living jewel? Sign us up, quite frankly…
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to Store Elephant Ear Bulbs to Grow Again Next Year: A Step-by-Step Guide
Interested in learning how to store elephant ear bulbs over winter? Just follow these simple steps to save tubers for years of lush, tropical foliage.
By Amy Grant
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Are Your Peonies Ready for Winter? Don't Forget These 3 Fall Jobs for Gorgeous Blooms Next Year
Make sure your peonies are primed for the most voluptuous and vibrant blooms next year! Effective peony winter care starts now – with these 3 core fall tasks for the ultimate blooms
By Janey Goulding
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How to Divide Tulip Bulbs for More Spring Color Year After Year
Learn how to divide tulip bulbs and when it's necessary. Tulip enthusiasts eagerly anticipate spring’s arrival, but thriving bulbs rely on autumn preparation.
By Tonya Barnett
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These 6 Fast-Growing Trees Make Beautiful Privacy Fences – Grow a Gorgeous Living Boundary in No Time!
Keeping a boundary secure is one thing – but can you have attractive boundaries that grow quickly? Yes, you can, with these fast growing privacy fence trees
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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As a Master Gardener, I Always Recommend These 7 Shrubs for Amazing Fall Color
Keep your garden vibrant through the fall with Susan Albert's pick of the best shrubs for fall color...
By Susan Albert
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I Visited The Biggest Trees In The Pacific Northwest & This is What They Taught Me
Trees are often relegated to the background of our lives. But taking time to visit with them and understand them has changed me. Learn what trees can teach you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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5 Types of Shrubs Every Garden Needs – Grow These Inspiring Varieties for Color, Flowers, Foliage & Fruit
These shrub types are the key to a vibrant, diverse landscape. How does your garden stack up?
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How to Plant Bulbs Like a Pro – for Brilliant Blooms in Every Season
Fill your garden with a succession of colorful blooms with our complete guide to planting spring, summer, and fall-flowering bulbs.
By Melanie Griffiths
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8 Must-Have Japanese Maple Varieties for Gorgeous Foliage This Fall
If you want stunning fall foliage and year-round interest, these 8 types of Japanese maples are sure to make your garden shine.
By Teo Spengler
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Dahlias: To Lift or Not to Lift? What You Do This Fall Shapes Next Year’s Blooms
To lift or not to lift, that is the question – and if you want to keep your favorite dahlia tubers in the best shape for next year, here’s how best to handle dahlias in the fall
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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I’m a Tree Expert – Here Are 7 Landscaping Rules I Always Follow Around Trees (and the Mistakes I Avoid)
Work with your trees, not against them. Follow these 7 simple dos and don'ts to craft a landscape that keeps you both happy.
By Teo Spengler
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This Unexpected Kitchen Staple Helps Protect Your Roses – But Only If You Use it the Right Way
Want your roses to bloom bigger and brighter next year? Coffee grounds could be the answer...
By Kayleigh Dray





