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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Editor's Picks
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Best Annual Flowers To Start In Spring: Sow 8 Brilliant Bloomers Now for Your Best Garden
Spring is a great time to start sowing your annual flowers for the year. Read our favorite picks to sow this spring for gorgeous blooms!
By Tonya Barnett
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Complete Guide To Pruning Forsythia: Everything You Need To Know
The sight of a forsythia bush will put a smile on any gardener's face. It is one of the first signs that spring has arrived. Learn how to prune this beauty.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Shade-Loving Flowers To Start From Seed Now For A Stunning Summer Garden
Turn shady spots into vibrant new garden spaces with lovely and illuminating shade-loving flowers.
By Ellen Wells
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How To Grow Livingstone Daisy: Total Care Guide For Cleretum bellidiforme
Livingstone daisies are the perfect choice for that dull space in your landscape. Bright, daisy-like flowers provide lovely colors on this trailing succulent.
By Tonya Barnett
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Sticky Geranium Care: Everything You Need To Know About This Wild And Wonderful Plant
A sticky geranium is a pretty filler in a flower bed or a pot on your balcony. Don’t let the sticky part of their nature put you off - pollinators love them!
By Tonya Barnett
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7 Summer-Blooming Bulbs To Plant In Early Spring: Don't Miss Months Of Glorious Flowers!
Get a head start on stunning summer blooms with these easy-to-plant bulbs – act early and you will enjoy vibrant flowers that last for months on end.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Quick Fire Hydrangea – The Elegant, Easy-Care Shrub Every Gardener Needs In Their Landscape
If you’re after an early flowering panicle hydrangea that offers plenty of floral variety, the Quick Fire hydrangea goes big on visual dynamics from early summer to fall
By Tonya Barnett
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Learn About The Incredible Growth Rate Of Wisteria
Wisteria’s growth rate is simply astonishing. Fast-growing wisteria, as beautiful as it is, can cause major damage to surrounding structures. Plan carefully.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Prune Roses: Expert Techniques For Magnificent Blooms All Season
Follow this step-by-step guide and learn the best pruning methods for stunning roses year after year.
By Stan V. Griep
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Evergreen Wisteria: Non-Invasive Alternative To Wisteria
If you’re averse to the spreading habit of Chinese wisteria, you may want to consider an evergreen wisteria vine. It is beautiful, compact, and well-behaved.
By Tonya Barnett
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Easter Cactus Care Guide: Grow Thriving Houseplants With Stunning Spring Blooms
The Easter cactus is a sight to behold in spring when it bursts with a profusion of star-shaped flowers. Learn how to nurture this beautiful houseplant.
By Melanie Griffiths
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7 Must-Grow Flower Seeds To Start In March For A Heavenly Summer Garden
March is the perfect time to plant a wide variety of annual and perennial flowers that will fill your garden with color and interest from late spring into fall.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Common Azalea Diseases: Diagnose Problems & Keep Shrubs Healthy For Years To Come
Azaleas are one of the most popular spring-flowering shrubs. While generally hardy, azaleas occasionally can be bothered by diseases.
By Teo Spengler
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Time For Teal: 7 Terrific Teal Plants To Grow In Your Home Garden
It’s an emerging color with a devoted following in fashion and interiors, but can you enjoy blue-greens in your garden? We round up the best teal plants you can grow
By Tonya Barnett
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7 Unique Bonsai Trees You Should Grow For A Stunning, One-Of-A-Kind Display
Discover unusual trees you can bonsai, including fruiting and flowering varieties, to create a breathtaking centerpiece in your home or garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Stunning Small Privacy Trees To Transform Your Yard Into A Secluded Oasis
Create a lush, private haven with these beautiful, space-saving trees – perfect for adding greenery and seclusion to even the smallest gardens.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow Great Blue Lobelia: Native Blue Cardinal Flowers For Butterflies And Hummingbirds
If you’re keen to enhance your native plants or attract more pollinators, blue cardinal flowers are an essential flowering perennial. Here’s how to grow great blue lobelia
By Tonya Barnett