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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8 Fall Plants That Thrive on Neglect – For a Vibrant Autumn Garden With No Fuss
All you have to do is plant and forget about these low-maintenance fall plants. Easy, right?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Do You Know Your Birth Month Tree? Use the Celtic Tree Zodiac for Planting Inspiration!
Understanding your birth month tree can be a life-affirming way to bring extra meaning to your gardening pursuits. Find out how the Celtic tree zodiac could help you
By Amy Grant
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8 Plants to Give Your Garden a Downton Abbey Look This Fall (Plus 4 to Save for Spring)
Secretly wished you lived at Downton Abbey? Here’s how to steal Lady Mary’s garden for yourself, no matter your space or budget…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Pruning Echinacea: Expert Guide For Better Coneflowers and Healthy Plants Year After Year
Get the absolute most out of your echinacea plants by pruning them like the pros.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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7 Reblooming Azaleas to Grow for a Fall Garden Bursting With Beautiful Color
These reblooming azaleas will give you a second show of color in the fall. Plant one of these 7 beauties for a garden that shines all year long!
By Teo Spengler
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7 Bulbs You Need to Plant in September for the Best Spring Displays – Plus, 1 Bulb You Shouldn’t Plant Yet
It's not too soon to start preparing for next year's spring blooms. Here are 7 bulbs to plant in September – start now for guaranteed gorgeous early color next year
By Janey Goulding
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7 Flowers that Bloom in September – For a Dreamy Garden Filled With Early Fall Color
You can still have a stunning garden filled with flowers come September, so long as you plant strategically...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Expert Reveals Her Top Tips for Transplanting Peonies With Ease – Plus, Why September is the Perfect Time to Move Plants
Peonies don't like being moved. But if you do it right, they can thrive in a new location. Here are my top tips for a smooth move why you should do it now.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow These 6 Fragrant Native Plants for Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly Flowers and Shrubs to Fill Your Garden with Scent
Support your local ecosystem and simplify your growing with these 6 fragrant native plants – ideal for a thriving pollinator friendly garden that is filled with aromatic bliss
By Teo Spengler
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Start Planning Your Spring Bulb Order Now – 9 Pre-Season Secrets To Help You Get Ahead On Next Year’s Blooms
As summer draws to a close, why not take advantage of the quieter gardening days to plan next year’s spring dazzlers? Follow these tips to make the ultimate spring bulb garden plan
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Hardy Perennials to Plant in September for Spring Borders Bursting With Color
Stunning spring gardens are made in fall. Plant these hardy perennials now and enjoy a burst of color that lasts from late winter through to the end of spring.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Plants You'll Regret Not Pruning in September – Don't Neglect These Post-Summer Trimming Tasks
Whether it feels like the end of summer or the start of fall, September is the perfect time to trim plants to encourage continued, healthy growth.
By Ciéra Cree
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Love the Look of Roses, But Not the Hassle of Growing Them? Plant One of These 5 Flowers That Look Like Roses Instead
Great looks and simple care! Plant these unique and gorgeous flowers that look like roses, but are so much easier to maintain.
By Teo Spengler
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Avoid These 5 Invasive Ground Covers at All Costs! Plant a Stunning Native Variety Instead
If you grow one of these invasive ground covers, it's time to replace them with a native variety. Find out which plants you need to swap now.
By Teo Spengler
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Plant These 7 Flower Seeds in September for a Sensational, Colorful Garden Next Year
Many kinds of blooms will benefit from being planted late in the season, to make sure your garden is full of color next spring and summer.
By Ciéra Cree
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How Big Does a Hydrangea Get? 9 Lovely Large & Small Varieties That Will Fit Perfectly Into Any Landscape
Thinking of planting a new shrub, but wondering how big that hydrangea will get? Here's what you need to know, plus some of the best big and small varieties.
By Teo Spengler
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Blue Wood Aster: A Complete Guide To This Native Perennial That Brings Late Summer Gardens to Life
Blue wood aster adds delicate little touches of purple and blue to your garden. Plant this native flower to help your local pollinators, too.
By Amy Grant