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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What to Do With an Easter Cactus in April for Huge Blooms That Come Back Every Spring
Make sure your Easter cactus is full of beautiful blooms this spring! Do these five tasks in April for happy houseplants that will thrive for years to come.
By Laura Walters
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These 9 Flowering Plants Look Like Divas – But They’re Actually Super Low-Maintenance
If you want a garden that looks impressive without demanding constant attention, look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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There’s Still Time to Prune These 8 Plants in April for Stronger Growth and Better Blooms
Pruning plants in April prepares them for the big summer show. Flowering shrubs, perennials, and even grapevines will get a boost when pruned in spring.
By Teo Spengler
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13 Flower Seeds to Sow in April for Nonstop Color All Summer Long
If you plant these flower seeds in April, you can look forward to a backyard that blooms with gusto. There’s no better time to get started, quite frankly!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Growing Orchids in Water – the Easy Solution for Healthy, Well-Hydrated Plants
Watering orchids the right way can be a bit confusing, especially for beginners. But growing orchids in water simplifies the process. Here's how to do it.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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7 Fast-Growing Privacy Trees That Won’t Get Too Big – and Take Over Your Whole Yard
The ideal privacy tree grows fast, hides your yard from prying eyes, but doesn’t take over the whole landscape. These varieties hit all those marks and more.
By Tyler Schuster
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Say Hello To Your Birth Month Flower – And The Beautiful Meanings Behind All 12
Every single one of us has a flower tied to our birth month… and it speaks volumes about our personalities
By Kayleigh Dray
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5 Simple Steps to a Smart Front Yard This Spring – They’re All Easy to Do, Even If You’re a Beginner Gardener
These tasks will spruce up your front yard a treat and keep it looking good for maximum curb appeal. Get them done this weekend then let your neighbors look on with envy for the rest of the year!
By Emma Kendell
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This Trick Can Make Your Freshly Cut Hellebores Last For A Month – It Only Takes Minutes To Do
Stop throwing out your cut flowers! This simple trick will keep hellebores fresh for 30 days, and it's completely free!
By Ciéra Cree
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Sow These 7 Flowering Seeds Straight Into Gravel or Cracks to Brighten Up Tired Hardscaping
Stop fighting cracks! Get planting and turn them into something beautiful instead...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Grandma Blooms Are Back in Fashion & They’re Sparking Happy Childhood Memories: Add These Scented Plants to Your Garden For Feel-Good Moments of Nostalgic Joy
Modern lilac, lavender, sweet peas and tea rose varieties make growing these fragrant flowers more pleasurable than ever, and early spring is a great time to add them to your backyard.
By Emma Kendell
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When to Prune Forsythia and How to Do It Right – So You Don't Lose Any Blooms
Learning how and when to prune forsythia bushes is key to their care. Do it wrong and you may lose all your blooms. Here's how and when to make the right cut.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Hummingbirds Don’t Just Visit This Fragrant, Low-Maintenance Shrub – They Nest in It, Too
If you want hummingbirds to make themselves at home in your garden, this fragrant, low-maintenance shrub delivers color across the seasons.
By Kayleigh Dray
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You'll Never Have to Weed Your Border Again Once You've Added an Easy-Grow Groundcover Plant That Thrives on Neglect
These lovely low-maintenance groundcovers can all be planted in spring and will keep weeds out of your backyard borders year in, year out.
By Emma Kendell
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7 Easiest Flowers to Grow for Beginner Gardeners – It's Almost Impossible to Go Wrong
These foolproof flowers are some of the simplest to grow – even for first-time gardeners! Plant them now for a gorgeous garden with minimal effort.
By Teo Spengler
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This Romantic Shrub Looks Just Like a Snowball Hydrangea – But It’s Hardier and Blooms Two Months Earlier
If you love the look of snowball hydrangeas, you might be overlooking an even better option...
By Kayleigh Dray
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10 Best Clematis Vines to Plant in March for Stunning Summer Flowers – There’s One That’s Perfect For Every Garden Spot
Pick the best clematis vine for your backyard, whether you want a striking patio pot or speedy wall coverage, you're a beginner or expert gardener, or want to bring heavenly scent or hummingbirds to your garden.
By Emma Kendell





