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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The 12 Most Beautiful Summer-Blooming Plants Experts Say Every Garden Needs
Create a summer garden that delights the senses every day. These expert-approved flowering plants offer color, texture, and blooms that just keep coming.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Different Types Of Flowers: Learn About Plant Classification For Easy Identification
There are over 400,000 different types of flowers in the world. Luckily, scientists have organized them. Understanding these plant families can help us grow.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Climbing Companions You Need To Try: 5 Exquisite Climbing Flowering Plants To Grow Together For Vitality, Support & Better Blooms
Looking for quintessential plants to fill a trellis, fence, pergola, archway or wigwam? Don’t just pick one! Try these dynamic climbing flowering plants to grow together for long lasting benefits
By Janey Goulding
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Are Hydrangeas Poisonous To Cats? How To Keep Kitties Safe Around These Common Flowers
There are so many gorgeous varieties of hydrangea to add showy color to your garden, but are hydrangeas poisonous to your cats? Learn more to keep kitty safe.
By Amy Grant
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Get Rid Of Powdery Mildew On Roses: Common Symptoms & How To Treat Them
If you have noticed a fine white substance on your roses, then they are likely suffering from powdery mildew. Learn how to treat and prevent this common issue.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Climbing Roses For Every Garden: 12 Stunning Varieties For Pergolas, Arches & Walls
Discover the best climbing roses to plant in your garden to ensure a long summer of glorious blooms.
By Amy Grant
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Hydrangea Arborescens Is The Elegant Native Shrub That Deserves A Spot In Every Garden – How To Grow This Summer Stunner
Hydrangea arborescens, a native variety with snowball-like blooms, makes a wonderful addition to any garden. Learn how to grow this shrub in your landscape.
By Susan Albert
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Coneflower Companion Plants: What To Grow With Echinacea For Stunning Ornamentals
Coneflowers are captable of memorable ornamental displays, especially if grown in drifts – but if you want to increase their impact, try some of these pretty coneflower companion plants
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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“My 5 Must-Have Perennials” – After 25 Years Of Gardening, These Perennials Have Become Essentials In My Garden
There are some plants you can't live without! As a long-time gardener and garden writer, these are my must-have perennials that deserve a spot in every garden.
By Susan Albert
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How To Care For Mums In Pots: A Garden Expert’s Advice For Great Fall Blooms
Care of potted mums can be a little tricky, but following some simple rules can help you have blooms all autumn and maybe even next spring!
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fabulous Phlox Varieties: Try These Beautiful Options For Beds, Borders, Groundcover, And Containers
There are phlox varieties for just about every gardening need. Explore our experts' favorites to find one (or a few!) that will add charm to your space.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Keep Dahlias Flowering For Longer – Start Now With These Pro Tips For A Bloom-Filled Summer & Fall
They are some of the most popular, diverse and dynamic summer flowers you can grow – so here’s how to keep dahlias flowering for as long as you possibly can for a joyful extended season of blooms
By Tonya Barnett
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Can A Christmas Cactus Live Outside? How To Grow This Festive Favorite Outdoors
While Christmas cactus can only live outdoors all year in warmer locations, it can certainly benefit from a summer vacation in the garden in cooler zones.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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12 Best Shrub Roses For Every Garden – Enjoy Abundant Romantic Blooms All Summer Long
Fill garden beds, borders, and pots with these top-performing shrub roses and enjoy many years of color, beauty, and fragrance that spans three seasons.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Grow Indian Pink – A Little-Known Native Plant Hummingbirds Can’t Resist!
Indian pink is easy to grow and adds tropical flair to any garden! Learn how to care for this knockout native plant both gardeners and hummingbirds adore.
By Mary H. Dyer
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8 Plants You Should Always Prune In June – Or Risk Ruining Summer Growth
Timing is everything when pruning. Trim these key plants now to boost growth, prevent disease, and keep your garden thriving through summer.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Get Rid Of Japanese Beetles On Roses: Control & Prevent This Destructive Pest
Are Japanese beetles ravaging your roses? Take swift action with our expert guide to managing infestations – plus long-term measures to prevent their return.
By Stan V. Griep