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's Your Birth Month Perennial? Discover All 12 Enduring Varieties for Each Month of the Year
Your birth month has a perennial soulmate. Find out which one you have a special connection to...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The 2 Colors Every Pro Gardener Loves to Plant With – and Why You Will, Too!
This classic pairing brings life, contrast, and pollinators to any garden.
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Ultimate Guide to Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs Indoors for Early Fragrant Blooms
Why wait for April to enjoy the heady scent of spring? With cold magic and indoor care, you can coax vibrant hyacinths into bloom while your garden sleeps. Here’s how to master the art of the early bloom
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Grow Staghorn Sumac – the Vibrant Native Shrub Beloved by Both Gardeners and Wildlife
Staghorn sumac delivers fiery fall color, fuzzy red cones, and velvety branches. It’s a native powerhouse that turns tough spots into show-stopping displays.
By Tyler Schuster
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Broadleaf Evergreens Are the Secret to Keeping Your Garden Green Year-Round – Try These 8 Varieties for Verdant Vibrancy
Broadleaf evergreens will brighten your yard from spring all the way through winter. Add some to your landscape and see how they shine.
By Tyler Schuster
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These 7 Incredible Indoor Cacti Thrive in Winter and Look Like Living Sculptures
Bring a little sunny desert magic to your home this winter with easy-care indoor cacti that brighten dreary days with their unique sculptural shapes.
By Tyler Schuster
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These Breathtaking Blue Blooms Are 2026’s Flower of the Year – and They’re Surprisingly Easy to Grow From Seed
Rare, radiant, and impossibly blue, delphiniums have been named 2026’s Flower of the Year. Discover why they're so special and how to grow them from seed.
By Melanie Griffiths
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This Pro Hard Pruning Trick Can Make Your Tired Old Shrubs Look Young Again
You don't need a time machine to give tired old shrubs a new lease of life. Here’s how rejuvenation pruning can turn back the clock and restore woody favorites to their former glories
By Teo Spengler
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Amaryllis All Leaves and No Flowers? Follow These Expert Tips to Help Your Bulbs Bloom
If your amaryllis has tall, lush leaves but no flower stalk, don’t give up hope yet. Check these 5 troubleshooting essentials to help your precious bulbs find their flower power
By Tyler Schuster
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Plant These 10 Perennials in January for a Garden Filled With Glorious Color All Spring and Summer
A little gardening effort this January will pay off tenfold when the warmer weather arrives...
By Kayleigh Dray
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You're Probably Watering Your Tulips Too Much – Here's How Often to Give Them a Drink for Beautiful Blooms Every Spring
Tulips are easy to grow, but improper watering can jeopardize bulbs. Find out how often to water tulips for gorgeous blooms that return year after year.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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These 7 Plants Should Never Be Pruned in January – Wait Until Spring Instead
Back away from the shears! Cutting back these 7 plants in January can kill spring blooms and invite disease.
By Liz Baessler
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The Best Ways to Propagate Tulip Trees for Fast Growth and True Color
Should you propagate tulip trees by cuttings or seed? Here's a step-by-step guide for both.
By Teo Spengler
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Growing Poppies from Seed: Best Care for Pretty Blooms in Borders, Rockeries and Pots
Enjoy effortless beauty with dazzling jewel tones by growing poppies from seed. Whether you prefer delicate wildflowers or bold perennials, here's how to care for these treasured blooms
By Janey Goulding
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7 Beautiful Begonia Varieties Every Gardener Should Know and Grow – Both Indoors and Out!
Every good gardener should be able to recognize these common types of begonias. Find out if you know them all.
By Tyler Schuster
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4 Best Types of Fir Trees to Fill Your Winter Garden With Gorgeous Green Foliage
Discover your new favorite evergreen tree! Here are 4 gorgeous types of fir trees every gardener should know, if they want year-round beauty.
By Teo Spengler
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Move over Amaryllis! 5 Unique Bulbs to Force Indoors for January Color
Don't wait for the thaw! Learn how to force daffodils, tulips, and more to bloom indoors for a lovely burst of spring beauty right in the middle of winter.
By Teo Spengler





