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 Peonies in September – 5 Easy Tasks That Will Ensure Beautiful, Blousy Blooms Next YearFall is a critical time for peony care. What you do now will set up your plants for success next spring.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Want a Lawn Full of Crocuses Next Spring? Pros Share Their Fall Planting Tips (and Mistakes to Avoid) for a Dreamy Carpet of ColorPlanting crocuses, but not getting that carpet effect? Experts reveal the real reason crocus lawns fail – and the simple fix most gardeners overlook.
By Sarah Veldman
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This Pretty Perennial Is The Perfect Swap For Dahlias – It Blooms Into Late Fall, and Pollinators Love ItI love those dramatic blooms as much as the next person, but this dahlia swap flowers longer, attracts more bees, and steals the show every single fall.
By Kayleigh Dray
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10 Foolproof Plants that are Far Cheaper in Fall – Fill Up Your Yard for Years of Beautiful BloomsThe smart gardener’s secret to next year’s spectacular summer border starts now with end-of-season bargains and brilliant bare root perennials to plant in fall.
By Clare Walker
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What Orchids Need in September – 6 Tasks That Decide Whether You Get Flowers This WinterWinter orchid blooms are made in September. Follow our seasonal checklist to manage temperature cues, inspect roots, and set your plants up for success.
By Tyler Schuster
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I Used to Get Rid of Fallen Acorns and Pinecones – Until I Found Out How Useful They AreYour fall lawn debris is actually a valuable resource. Here are 6 clever ways to use fallen pinecones and acorns in your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Your Clematis Needs in September – 5 Easy Tasks to Boost Your Blooms and Protect Next Year’s DisplayEarly fall clematis care directly determines future flowering potential and can triple next year’s display. Here’s how to keep your vines lush and vibrant year after year
By Teo Spengler
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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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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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Want a Thanksgiving Cactus Covered in Flowers? Do This One Job in SeptemberDon't wait until the buds appear! This simple September job can help your Thanksgiving cactus bloom beautifully for the holidays...
By Kayleigh Dray
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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





