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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As a Master Gardener, I Always Plant These 8 Unfussy Flowers That Thrive Almost Anywhere
Make life easier with expert Susan Albert's shortlist of low-maintenance annual and perennial flowers that give maximum reward with minimal consideration.
By Susan Albert
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6 Types of Hydrangeas Every Good Gardener Should Know – And Grow for a Garden Full of Gorgeous Blooms From Spring to Fall
There are so many different hydrangeas, it can be a bit overwhelming. I've made it easy for you. Here are the 6 most common types of hydrangeas you should know.
By Teo Spengler
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9 Most Prolific Dahlia Varieties For Extended Color Through Summer and Fall
These long-blooming beauties will endure for months on end, filling your garden with a sea of glorious color that just keeps on coming.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Heat-Loving Flowers That Blaze With Color All Summer Long – Even When the Rest of the Garden Wilts
Keep your garden vibrant through the hottest months with these stunning, sun-loving blooms that thrive when others can't take the heat.
By Susan Albert
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Japanese Maple Leaves Turning Brown? Here Are 4 Reasons Why – And What You Can Do To Help
While some ornamentals flourish in summer, others can get sulky. Japanese maple leaves turning brown is a sign something is wrong – here's why your acer is off color
By Janey Goulding
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I Took Control of My Neighbor's Overgrown Hedge – and Learned the Trimming Etiquette Everyone Should Know
When her neighbor began to neglect their boundary hedge, gardening writer Mary Ellen Ellis took matters into her own hands and learned a lot along the way.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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10 Flowers That Bloom In August To Glam Up Your Garden With Late Summer Razzle Dazzle
Late summer is no time to rest on your laurels! You still have time to boost your display of ornamental delights with these 10 epic flowers that bloom in August
By Amy Grant
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“I Created A Forest For Free” – A Gardening Writer Shares How She Planted 250 Trees Without Buying A Single One
Have you ever wanted your own forest or even just a few new trees? Learn how one of our writers planted an entire forest for free and how you can do the same.
By Teo Spengler
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I'm a Professional Garden Writer and These Are My 6 Must-Have Vining Plants – Plus 3 Aggressive Climbers to Avoid
There are lots of different options for flowering, climbing plants but after years of trial and error I found the best. Here are my favorite 6 perennial vines.
By Susan Albert
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Chop, Chop! These Are The 7 Flowering Plants You Should Cut Back In August For a Fabulous Late Summer Flush of Blooms
Cool cuts in the height of summer can guarantee another dazzling rush of color. Here are 7 plants to cut back in August to get beds and borders ablaze with fresh blooming frenzy
By Janey Goulding
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Are Coffee Grounds The Secret To Bright Blue Hydrangeas? Experts Reveal What A Jolt Of Joe Really Does To Blooms
The secret to brilliant blue hydrangeas may be hiding in your kitchen cabinet, but there's to this common claim than most people know. Find out the full story.
By Laura Walters
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7 Small Flowering Trees That Bloom Beautifully In Compact Yards & Pots
Bring color, charm, and seasonal blooms to small gardens, patios, and pots with these gorgeous flowering trees that don't need much space to shine.
By Becca Badgett
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Plant These 8 Flowers In August For Dazzling Displays Of Late Summer & Fall Color
You might not think there are any flowers to plant in August that could bloom this year, but think again! Sow these 8 gorgeous ornamentals for late season splendor
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Grow Little Lime Hydrangeas For A Splash Of Citrus That’s Perfect For Pots
'Little Lime' hydrangea is the perfect fit for compact gardens. Its electric green blooms shine in pots or tucked into a sunny corner of the garden.
By Teo Spengler
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Confused About What To Do With Dahlias After Flowering? 4 Steps To Safeguard Your Summer Displays & Prep For Next Year’s Blooms
While many dahlia varieties will bloom well into the fall, yours may have started slowing. Here’s what to do with dahlias after flowering to keep your tender perennials at their best
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Native Plants to Replace Invasive Honeysuckle & Help Local Pollinators
Invasive honeysuckle shrubs and vines are bad for your garden and the environment. Plant these gorgeous and fragrant native alternatives to instead.
By Tonya Barnett
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Best Full Sun Hydrangeas For Light-Soaked Landscapes – These 4 Shrubs Shine In Sunny Yards & Gardens
Find the perfect full sun hydrangea for your bright, sunny landscape. Plus, follow these tips to make sure shrubs shine in even the most light-filled locations.
By Mary Ellen Ellis