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 5-Minute Job Your Roses Need In September for More Blooms Next Spring – But Avoid This MistakeWant bigger, better, brighter roses? Then you need to put the work in this September, stat.
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to Do With Geraniums in September – 4 Easy Tasks to Help Plants Survive & Thrive Again Next SummerHelp geraniums survive winter and thrive in your garden again next summer by checking these simple tasks off your to-do list in September.
By Laura Walters
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Bye Bye, Boxwood – These 6 Lollipop Evergreens Will Give You Year-Round Curb Appeal Even in Small SpacesBox is the standard choice for adding easy green shape to borders, but there are some cute new evergreen darlings on the block that can really make your curbside pop…
By Teo Spengler
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Want a Thanksgiving Cactus Covered in Flowers? Do This One Job in SeptemberDon't wait until the buds appear! This simple September job can help your Thanksgiving cactus bloom beautifully for the holidays...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Gardeners Are Replacing Tired Flowers With These 5 Gorgeous Prairie Plants That Shine in FallFall beds don't have to be boring! Add color and beauty with prairie plants who put on their best show in the fall.
By Teo Spengler
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How to Plant Hyacinth Bulbs in September for Bowls of Fragrant Christmas FlowersForget scented Christmas candles – force hyacinth bulbs to flower early and naturally fragrance your home this holiday season.
By Emma Kendell
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Do You Know the September Stagger? This Easy Late-Season Pruning Trick Will Transform Your Fall BordersThe famous Chelsea chop works wonders in early summer – but the September stagger is a brilliant way to selectively slice fall perennials and rejuvenate your late season blooms
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Every Garden Needs One Evergreen That Thrives On Neglect – Here Are 7 Of The Best To PlantWant a garden that looks good all year round? Plant one (or more!) of these low maintenance evergreens, stat...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don't Cut Back These 5 Perennials Too Soon! They Add Multi-Season Interest, If You Leave Them Alone in FallNot pruning these perennials actually makes your garden look better. Drop your pruners and wait until spring to keep your garden interesting all fall and winter.
By Teo Spengler
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This Daffodil Is Quietly Replacing Classic Yellow Varieties – It’s Fragrant, Long-Lived, and HardyIf you're planting spring bulbs this fall, don't overlook this elegant daffodil...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Must-Have Plants That Will Be Twice the Price Come Spring – Add Them to Your Yard Now and Save Yourself a FortuneThese essential plants are often discounted as summer draws to a close so get them into your garden, pronto, while they're still on sale.
By Emma Kendell
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Why Are My Dahlia Flowers Fading in September? Fixing Late-Season Bloom DropAre your dahlias losing their zing long before the first frost? It doesn't have to be this way! Here's how to keep them blooming strong all summer long.
By Teo Spengler
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Want The Biggest Blooms Next Summer? Plant These 6 Perennials This SeptemberDon't wait until spring to plan next year's flower garden. Plant these six perennials now and give them a head start on spectacular summer blooms.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Plant These $1 Bulbs in Your Lawn Now For Drifts of Pretty Fall FlowersGet these fast-growing crocus bulbs into the ground in September and enjoy lavender-hued blooms in a few weeks.
By Emma Kendell
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Every Garden Needs One Plant That Smells Better At Night – 7 Fragrant Choices for Dreamy Evenings on the PatioAdd ambience and aroma to your evening plans on the patio with these fragrant plants that smell even better at night than they do during the day.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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I’m Making Rose Salt From Garden-Grown Petals – it’s My Secret Ingredient When I Bake the Best Brownies in TownMaking rose salt takes moments and tastes amazing, adding a sweet-and-savoury hit that raises recipes to new levels.
By Emma Kendell
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What a Christmas Cactus Needs in September for the Most Gorgeous Holiday Flowers – 6 Tasks That Decide Whether It BloomsWant Christmas cactus flowers this holiday season? September is when to start. Make sure to do these important things or you could be left without blooms.
By Tyler Schuster





