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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Move Over, Privet! This Berry-Covered Shrub Could Be the Beautiful Alternative Your Garden NeedsSick of potentially invasive privet? This wildlife-friendly shrub is a much more interesting (and beautiful) option...
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 Stunning Flowers You've Never Heard Of – And September Is the Perfect Time to Plant ThemThese underrated beauties are well worth adding to your garden this month!
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Cheery Flower I’m Planting Now for Months of Blooms to Ward Off Winter BluesTucked into porch planters, hanging baskets and border fronts in September, this richly-colored flower will brighten up the shortening days to come, blooming from fall to spring.
By Emma Kendell
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Sorry Tulips, These Are the 7 Bulbs Everyone's Planting This SeptemberDon't settle for ordinary flower beds. Plant these unique bulbs now for a show-stopping garden next spring.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Garden Mythbusters: Does the Pointy End of a Bulb Really Need to Face Up When You Plant It?The "pointy end up" rule has dominated fall bulb planting for generations, but what really happens when it goes in differently? If you don’t know which way is best, this will put you right…
By Tyler Schuster
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The 5-Minute Job Your Roses Need In September for More Blooms Next Spring – But Avoid This MistakeWant bigger, better, brighter roses? Then you need to put the work in this September, stat.
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to Do With Geraniums in September – 4 Easy Tasks to Help Plants Survive & Thrive Again Next SummerHelp geraniums survive winter and thrive in your garden again next summer by checking these simple tasks off your to-do list in September.
By Laura Walters
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Bye Bye, Boxwood – These 6 Lollipop Evergreens Will Give You Year-Round Curb Appeal Even in Small SpacesBox is the standard choice for adding easy green shape to borders, but there are some cute new evergreen darlings on the block that can really make your curbside pop…
By Teo Spengler
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Gardeners Are Replacing Tired Flowers With These 5 Gorgeous Prairie Plants That Shine in FallFall beds don't have to be boring! Add color and beauty with prairie plants who put on their best show in the fall.
By Teo Spengler
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How to Plant Hyacinth Bulbs in September for Bowls of Fragrant Christmas FlowersForget scented Christmas candles – force hyacinth bulbs to flower early and naturally fragrance your home this holiday season.
By Emma Kendell
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Do You Know the September Stagger? This Easy Late-Season Pruning Trick Will Transform Your Fall BordersThe famous Chelsea chop works wonders in early summer – but the September stagger is a brilliant way to selectively slice fall perennials and rejuvenate your late season blooms
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Every Garden Needs One Evergreen That Thrives On Neglect – Here Are 7 Of The Best To PlantWant a garden that looks good all year round? Plant one (or more!) of these low maintenance evergreens, stat...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Every Garden Needs One Plant That Can Handle Drought – These 7 Still Look Good in Early Fall Dry SpellsHeat and dry spells can leave many garden borders looking weary and wilted, but these 7 drought-tolerant perennials deliver crisp, vibrant fall beauty that refuses to flop or fade
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Don't Cut Back These 5 Perennials Too Soon! They Add Multi-Season Interest, If You Leave Them Alone in FallNot pruning these perennials actually makes your garden look better. Drop your pruners and wait until spring to keep your garden interesting all fall and winter.
By Teo Spengler
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This Daffodil Is Quietly Replacing Classic Yellow Varieties – It’s Fragrant, Long-Lived, and HardyIf you're planting spring bulbs this fall, don't overlook this elegant daffodil...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Must-Have Plants That Will Be Twice the Price Come Spring – Add Them to Your Yard Now and Save Yourself a FortuneThese essential plants are often discounted as summer draws to a close so get them into your garden, pronto, while they're still on sale.
By Emma Kendell
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Why Are My Dahlia Flowers Fading in September? Fixing Late-Season Bloom DropAre your dahlias losing their zing long before the first frost? It doesn't have to be this way! Here's how to keep them blooming strong all summer long.
By Teo Spengler





