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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Please Don’t Fertilize These 7 Popular Garden Plants in March – You'll Do More Harm Than Good
Feeding plants such as lavender in spring can lead to fewer flowers, floppy stems or a drop in drought tolerance – it can even be fatal.
By Emma Kendell
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4 Simple Swaps to Make Your Garden More Sustainable – They'll Help Save You Time & Money as Well as the Planet
Do yourself as well as Mother Nature a favor with these straightforward sustainable gardening switches – they're all no-brainers, whatever the size of your backyard.
By Emma Kendell
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2 Signs of Winter Tree Damage You Won’t Notice Until Spring – and How to Fix Them
Winter weather can quietly damage trees, with the warning signs only appearing once spring growth begins. Here are two issues to watch for – and how to treat affected trees before problems worsen.
By Teo Spengler
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March Is the Last Good Time to Move These 7 Shrubs – Without Causing This Costly Mistake
Don't accidentally ruin your flowering shrubs by moving them too late into spring.
By Tyler Schuster
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4 Things Experienced Gardeners Always Do in March for a Great Growing Season, Guaranteed
Bank a few hours in your backyard this weekend and look forward to a year of strong plants, beautiful blooms and fewer weeds.
By Emma Kendell
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These 5 Classic Spring Flowers Are Icons for a Reason – Plant Them Now for a Cheery Garden All Season Long
These classic spring flowers add instant brightness and beauty to the garden! Plant them now for a stunning display that lasts all season.
By Teo Spengler
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What Your Hydrangea Needs in March to Stay Alive, Thrive & Grow Lots of Flowers: 3 Vital Jobs to Do Right Now
March is make or break for hydrangeas: here’s how to look after your shrub in spring to enjoy months of blooms come summer.
By Emma Kendell
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Did You Know You Have a Birth Month Tree? Here's All 12 and Their Special Meanings
These birth month trees are said to reflect our personalities, carrying meanings and symbolism rooted in ancient folklore and tradition...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Succulent Tweezing Is the Internet’s Most Oddly Satisfying Trend – and It’s Basically Plant Therapy
The ritual of pruning succulents with tweezers is quietly taking over social feeds – here’s why this tiny ritual feels so calming, and how to try it yourself.
By Sarah Veldman
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My Patio Smells Amazing All Summer Thanks to This One Plant – It Perfumes It Beautifully, Even At Night
If you’re only going to add one plant to your patio this year, make it this one.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don’t Prune These 7 Plants in Early Spring or You’ll Lose This Year’s Flowers – Check the Right Timing for Your Zone
Many spring bloomers set buds the year before. Cut too soon and you’ll sacrifice the show – here’s how to get the timing right.
By Teo Spengler
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Plant This Stunning Lily Pot Lasagna in March for a Summer of Fragrant Beauty in Small Spaces
For a foolproof summer planting recipe to make your summer really pop, try lily lasagna bulb planting. This breathtaking triple threat promises a continuous summer of lovely lilies for lazy gardeners
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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10 Bulbs You Can Plant in March to Color-Drench Your Summer Garden – You're Missing an Easy Trick if You Don't Try These Striking Blooms
These summer-flowering bulbs have the most fabulous blooms and they're simple to grow, even if you're a beginner gardener
By Emma Kendell
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If Your Peonies Had Fungus Last Year, Spray Them With This Natural Remedy Now for Healthy Blooms This Spring
Fungal diseases on peonies can cause distorted blooms or no flowers at all. If your plants had problems last year, spray them now to ensure big blooms later.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Double Your Blooms This Summer With These 4 Easy March Pruning Tricks Anyone Can Master
It’s not just what you cut, it’s the way that you do it. If you’re looking to ramp up your flower power this summer, you need these 4 pruning tricks – and now’s the time to go for it. Don’t be shy, you’ve got this!
By Janey Goulding
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6 Fast-Growing Flowers to Start in Spring – for Blooms in Just 2 Months
Impatient gardeners, rejoice! These fast-growing flowers only take two months to go from seed to bloom. Start them now for flowers by May.
By Laura Walters
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Plant These 8 Forgiving Perennials in March for a Summer Garden Full of Color For Years to Come
Here's how I cheat my last frost date and plant early for a head start on low-maintenance summer color – and it couldn’t be easier
By Emma Kendell





