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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Dahlias: To Lift or Not to Lift? What You Do This Fall Shapes Next Year’s Blooms
To lift or not to lift, that is the question – and if you want to keep your favorite dahlia tubers in the best shape for next year, here’s how best to handle dahlias in the fall
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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I’m a Tree Expert – Here Are 7 Landscaping Rules I Always Follow Around Trees (and the Mistakes I Avoid)
Work with your trees, not against them. Follow these 7 simple dos and don'ts to craft a landscape that keeps you both happy.
By Teo Spengler
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This Unexpected Kitchen Staple Helps Protect Your Roses – But Only If You Use it the Right Way
Want your roses to bloom bigger and brighter next year? Coffee grounds could be the answer...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Add Some Fall Sparkle to Dull Corners: 5 Shade-Loving Shrubs and Trees for Sizzling Autumnal Foliage
Shade-dwelling trees and shrubs may sound unassuming, but they are more than capable of putting on a show in autumn. You’ll love these vibrant shade shrubs with fall interest
By Teo Spengler
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6 Trees to Grow in Pots for Fabulous Fall Foliage in Even the Smallest of Spaces
No space? No problem! Potted trees will help you to inject all of that sunset-hued foliage into even the very smallest of gardens…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Want Dazzling Azaleas and Rhododendrons Next Spring? Do These 3 Fall Tasks – and Skip This Common Mistake
These essential tasks for fall will ensure your azalea and rhododendron shrubs will be lush and vibrant next spring.
By Kathleen Walters
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8 Vibrant Perennials to Pair with Spring Bulbs for Seamless Multi-Season Color
If your yard feels like it peaks too early in spring, pairing bulbs with the right perennials is the easiest way to fix it...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Fall Is the Perfect Time to Plant Tulips in Pots for Colorful Containers Next Spring – Here's How to Do It the Right Way
A spectacular spring display starts now! Planting tulips in pots over winter is a surefire way to make your porch sparkle come spring.
By Amy Grant
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As a Tree Expert, I Always Do These 4 Things for Stunning Fall Color on Japanese Maples – and Never Make These 2 Mistakes
If you want to guarantee the most dazzling displays with a Japanese maple in fall, here are 4 key things to do to guarantee success – and 2 things you need to avoid
By Teo Spengler
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How To Harvest Zinnia Seed So You Can Get The Jump On Next Year’s Dazzling Border Beauties
Click the following to learn how to harvest zinnia seeds.
By Tonya Barnett
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Fall is a Great Time to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms – These 7 Easy Varieties Thrive in Damp Weather
Want to grow some of the most delectable autumn crops in weeks? Here are 7 of the easiest mushrooms to grow in fall, indoors and outdoors – for fleshy, flavorsome crops
By Tyler Schuster
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These 2 Mistakes You Make in Fall Can Ruin Your Hydrangea Blooms Next Summer – Here's How to Avoid Them
Avoid these two cardinal hydrangea care sins this fall if you want beautiful blooms next summer.
By Laura Walters
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Signs a Tree or Shrub Isn't Happy – And How to Move It to a Better Spot
Does your tree or shrub look unhappy? Maybe all it needs is a change of scene.
By Teo Spengler
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Don't Wait! You Can Have Indoor Hyacinths for Christmas if You Start Planning Now
Grow beautiful hyacinths for Christmas with these simple tips and add some extra cheer to your holidays. Start forcing your bulbs now for the best blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How to Care for Hyacinths: The Secret to Spectacular Spring Blooms
Plant bulbs, force flowers, and keep your hyacinths blooming with this comprehensive care guide.
By Liz Baessler
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Muscari Seed Planting: Grow Grape Hyacinth Seeds for Spring Displays that Cost Less
Dreaming of a spring garden bursting with grape hyacinths? Muscari seeds offer a thrifty way to grow those cheery blooms. Here’s how to grow grape hyacinth seeds
By Tyler Schuster
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11 Perennials to Plant in October for a Garden Bursting with Color and Year-Round Interest in 2026
If you want a beautiful garden in 2026, you need to put the work in this fall. Plant these perennials now, then, and reap the rewards later…
By Kayleigh Dray





