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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Killing Ornamental Grass & Tips For Invasive Ornamental Grass Control
Ornamental grasses have a diversity of form, color, and plumes, and they sound nice rustling in the winds, but some can become invasive.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How Invasive Is Lily Of the Valley: Should I Plant Lily Of The Valley Ground Cover
Is lily of the valley invasive? Lily of the valley is a perennial plant that grows from stem-like underground rhizomes that spread horizontally, often with amazing speed. It also reproduces from seeds. Exactly how invasive is lily of the valley anyway? Find out here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Managing Japanese Spirea – How To Control Japanese Spirea Plants
A small, pretty shrub, Japanese spirea has become naturalized throughout parts of the U.S. and may be invasive in some areas.
By Amy Grant
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8 White Flowering Shrubs To Add A Touch Of Elegance To Any Landscape
Whether you are looking to plant one bush with white flowers or several, it helps to have a shortlist of candidates. Click here for some ideas.
By Teo Spengler
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Italian Arum Control: Learn How To Deal With Arum Weeds
It's classified as a toxic weed, so you'll need to control Italian Arum before it takes control of your garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Controlling Greenbrier: How To Get Rid Of Greenbrier Vine
Controlling greenbriar vine is a challenge. It looks benign but will take over your yard.
By Anne Baley
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Virginia Creeper Control & How To Get Rid Of Virginia Creeper
Many gardeners become frustrated with Virginia creeper, as it chokes out everything in its path. However, this article provides tips for getting rid of Virginia creeper vines to alleviate those frustrations.
By Susan Patterson
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What Is Creeping Bellflower & Tips On Removing Creeping Bellflower In Gardens
Exactly what is the problem with creeping bellflower in gardens? This lovely little plant with the pretty purple blooms is actually a burly thug that can create absolute havoc for unsuspecting gardeners. Learn about removing creeping bellflowers here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Kill Weeds Not Moss – Removing Weeds From Moss Gardens
Perhaps you're contemplating turning part of your yard into a moss garden. But what about weeds? After all, removing weeds from moss by hand sounds like a lot of hard work. Luckily, controlling weeds in moss is not difficult. Learn how to kill weeds, not moss in this article.
By Laura Miller
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Chinese Lantern Control – How To Get Rid Of Chinese Lantern Plants
Pretty Chinese lanterns can become noxious weeds, choking out the plants you really love. Learn to control them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Controlling Allium Plants & How To Manage Flowering Onions
If ornamental alliums are so practical and attractive, how could there be any problems with ornamental alliums in the garden? Not all allium varieties are well-behaved. Some become weeds that are nearly impossible to get rid of. Learn more in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Getting Rid Of Lilac Bushes & Learning How To Get Rid Of Lilac Bushes In The Garden
Lilac bushes offer fragrant, lacy blossoms in the springtime but can become very invasive. Once you have a lilac in your yard, you won't get rid of it easily.
By Teo Spengler
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Getting Rid Of Chinese Privet. How To Kill Chinese Privet Shrubs
Chinese privet weeds have begun springing up in forests and other areas where it has overtaken native plants.
By Becca Badgett
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Traveler’s Joy Vine Removal - Tips For Controlling Traveler’s Joy Clematis
Controlling Traveler’s Joy may become necessary. This Clematis species is invasive in the U.S.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Tips On How To Control Cattails For The Pond
By Jackie Rhoades
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Growing Orchids In Water – The Easy Solution For Healthy Plants
Hydroponic orchid growing may prove the solution for an ailing orchid. The method is actually quite easy and fairly foolproof, requiring a few items and a little patience. Learn how to grow orchids in water with this quick tutorial.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Epiphyllum Plant Care: Tips For Growing Epiphyllum Cactus
Look into growing some of the ten species of epiphyllum, or orchid cactus. Find them in garden centers or online, and grow them in much the same way you’d grow an orchid.
By Bonnie L. Grant