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 Your Hydrangeas Need in October – 6 Ways to Winterize Plants and Unlock Bigger Blooms Next YearWondering what to do with your hydrangeas as those voluminous summer blooms fade into papery flowerheads? Here’s how to make sure your favorite shrubs are in the best shape for spring
By Teo Spengler
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Instead of Burning Bush, Grow This Native Shrub – It Has Gorgeous Fall Color And Supports WildlifeBurning bush might be famous for its brilliant red fall foliage, but there's a beautiful native shrub that can give you that same spectacle without the headache!
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 Gorgeous Plants to Grow Near Your Front Door in Fall – To Boost Your Curb Appeal Right Through to WinterThe best entrances balance welcoming warmth for guests with unforgettable curb appeal for passersby. These cold-hardy container heroes bring instant color, rich foliage texture, and non-stop seasonal drama to your porch and doorway
By Teo Spengler
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Growing Coleus Indoors This Fall – For Easy Color You Can Overwinter and Propagate for Next YearFilled with vibrant splashes of vivid, rich color, coleus plants boss the yard in summer, but what happens once the temperatures drop? Here’s how to keep yours thriving over winter and cultivate even more
By Janey Goulding
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7 Perennials To Avoid Planting This Fall – They're In Every Garden Center But Can Cause Serious IssuesPretty, popular, and way more trouble than they're worth? Consider these perennials a no-go zone...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Christmas Cactus Dropping Leaves? Wave Goodbye to Holiday Flowers if You Don’t Do This Fast FixA lost leaf or two isn't unusual for a Christmas cactus in October but you can't afford to ignore this distress signal.
By Emma Kendell
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5 Plants You Should Never Prune in October – Or You Risk Ruining a Gorgeous Winter Display & Next Year's BloomsPut down the pruners! It's best to leave these plants alone in fall. Here are 5 plants you should never cut back in October.
By Teo Spengler
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9 Bulbs to Plant in October for Striking Fuss-Free Flowers Come Spring – Even Beginner Gardeners Will Get Great ResultsForget boring tulips and daffodils because these showstopper bulbs are just as easy to grow and will add a heap more color and character to your garden.
By Clare Walker
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6 Surefire Flowers to Plant in October for Stronger Growth and a Garden Brimming With Blooms Next SummerFar better planted in fall, these must-have garden favorites will fill your yard with flowers for years to come.
By Emma Kendell
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Meet The Lavender Dupe That's Still Blooming In September – It Smells Amazing And Pollinators Love It!Lavender never really looks its best come fall, but there's one fragrant lookalike that promises to keep on blooming...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Want More Privacy Next Year? Plant These 6 Beautiful Hedges This Fall for Natural Screening From Prying EyesKeep nosy neighbors out of your yard next year by planting these hedges now. Try one of these stunning native options for easy elegance and added privacy.
By Teo Spengler
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Just as Other Plants Start to Fade, These 6 Ornamental Grasses Hit Their StrideAutumn color isn't just for trees. These stunning ornamental grasses will have your borders outshining even the brightest maples this fall.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Low-Maintenance Fall Flowers That Look Spectacular With Barely Any EffortThese easy-growing beauties mean you can relax this fall and still have a thriving garden. Take a break!
By Susan Albert
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Meet Your Birth Month Bulb – and the Meaning Behind All 12 Beautiful Spring BloomsEver wondered which spring flower you’re most like? From dark-petalled tulips to fragrant daffodils, your birth month bulb might reveal more about you than you think...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to Do With Hellebores in Fall to Ensure Elegant Winter Blooms – 5 Easy Tasks to Check Off Your List in SeptemberMake sure you do these simple tasks before the first frost to ensure your hellebores are full of lovely late winter and early spring blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Fuchsias Need in September – 6 Tips for a Final Flush and Gloriously Flamboyant Flowers Next YearA little attention now can prolong this year’s floral show while helping your favorite fuchsias return in fabulous form next season.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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These 5 Trees Grow Beautifully in Containers, and September Is the Perfect Time to Plant ThemDon't have yard space for full-sized trees? No problem! Now is the perfect time to plant trees in containers.
By Teo Spengler





