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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This Non-Invasive Flowering Vine Helps Keep Your Home Cool – And Hummingbirds Love ItIf your fan is losing the battle against summer heat, this flowering vine could offer some relief...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What Your Japanese Maple Needs in July for Blazing Color That Lasts All Season – 5 Easy Tasks to Do NowKeep your Japanese maple looking bright and beautiful through the hottest part of summer by doing these simple tasks now.
By Teo Spengler
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These 7 Night-Scented Flowers Make Your Garden Smell Incredible After Dark – Especially In Summer HeatWant your patio to smell gorgeous for al fresco dinners? Well, these beautifully fragrant flowers save their best performance for after dark.
By Kayleigh Dray
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What Your Azaleas Need Before June Ends – 5 Tasks You Need to Do Now for Beautiful Blooms Next YearDon't wait too late or your azaleas won't have as many blooms next spring!
By Teo Spengler
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How to Propagate Azaleas From Cuttings: Grow Infinite Shrubs Using This Simple TechniquePropagating azalea cuttings is simple, easy to do, and will help you fill out your garden with bold color for free!
By Teo Spengler
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Reasons For Bougainvillea Flower Drop – Learn Why Blooms Are Falling Off Your Vine and What to DoIf your bougainvillea blooms are falling off, the odds are that the plant is not getting proper amounts of one of a few critical elements. Fix it fast.
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do with Cosmos in July – 5 Ways to Ensure Gorgeous Color and Bigger Blooms that Last for LongerThey are the darlings of the midsummer border, but a few quick measures are needed now to safeguard those glorious colors, keep them standing strong, and unlock continuous, prolific cosmos displays
By Janey Goulding
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These 7 Gorgeous Small Shade Trees Create a Cooling Canopy, Vibrant Summer Color and Multi-Season BeautyYes, you can grow small shade trees that flourish in tricky spots and create dynamic interest, as well as the potential for cooling shelter and diminutive charms that extend through summer and beyond
By Teo Spengler
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Calla Lily Care Guide: Discover the Secrets to Growing Gorgeous Tropical Bulbs for a Stunning Summer DisplayBeautiful and graceful calla lilies aren’t terribly fussy, and are an elegant addition to any garden where there’s full or partial sun.
By Nikki Tilley
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Tired of Next Door’s BBQ Smoke Invading Your Patio? These 8 Fragrant Plants Help Mask Odors and Create CalmSummer days in your yard should be soothing, uplifting and filled with joy. But if you’re dealing with unpleasant smells coming from elsewhere, these lovely plant shields can create a fragrant forcefield
By Teo Spengler
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Fading June Blooms? These 7 Gorgeous Perennials Keep the Summer Show Going Strong with Showstopping FoliageFoliage plants might not seem like obvious candidates for razzle-dazzle, but these leafy perennials hold their own against any big bloomers. These hardworking foliage heroes give long-lasting color, texture and awesome structure all summer
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do With Clematis in June for Big Blooms That Return Year After Year – 5 Easy Tasks to Do Before the End of the MonthKeep clematis blooming beautifully every year by giving them the care they need now. Here's what you need to do in June for vines filled with flowers.
By Teo Spengler
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Get Your Dahlias Ready for Their Biggest, Boldest Blooms Yet – 6 Vital June Tasks for a Sensational SummerThe groundwork for a spectacular dahlia display is laid long before peak flowering – these timely tasks ensure abundant blooms that last throughout the season.
By Tyler Schuster
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6 Heat-Tolerant Perennials You Can Still Plant in June for Colorful Blooms That Won't Wilt – Even in a HeatwaveIt's not to late to plant these heat-tolerant perennials in your garden. They add sizzling summer color that doesn't fade – even in the hottest weather.
By Laura Walters
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5 Flowers You Only Need to Plant Once – They’ll Multiply Into Dozens More for FreeThese easy perennial flowers fill in garden beds fast! Just put them in the ground, then they'll spread and bloom for years to come.
By Teo Spengler
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Superstar Self-Seeding Plants: 8 of the Best You Can Let Self-Seed – Plus, A Few That You Shouldn’t LeaveSelf-seeding plants are a fabulous way to fill out your garden year after year with little effort.
By Susan Albert
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How to Make Hydrangeas Bloom Pink, Purple, and Blue on the Same Plant – for a Breathtaking Multicolor DisplayWith a few simple soil tweaks, you can influence hydrangea flower color and create a truly unique summer show that looks hand-painted.
By Melanie Griffiths





