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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Editor's Picks
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Viburnum Hedge Spacing: How To Plant Viburnum For The Best Hedges
Viburnum can make beautiful hedges in addition to being a specimen planting. Learn how to best space viburnum for hedges and explore the best varieties.
By Tonya Barnett
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Best Care For Dogwood Trees For Charming Blooms And Bright Stems
Caring for dogwoods is easy and they require only a little maintenance to thrive. Learn how to care for this classic ornamental tree.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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15 Amazing Types Of Azaleas For Jaw-Dropping Color This Spring
There are more than 10,000 types of azaleas to choose from. Explore varieties loved by our gardening experts that are sure to brighten up any yard or garden.
By Amy Grant
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Do You Love Tulips? These 6 Tulip Festival Events Will Inspire You For The Growing Season
Are you passionate about tulips and looking for truly inspirational bulb planting tips – or just longing to see open spaces filled with color? Check out these tulip festival events
By Teo Spengler
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8 Self-Sowing Flowers That Will Grace Your Garden With Colorful Blooms Year After Year
Let nature take over and plant self-sowing flowers that will provide beautiful blooms for years to come – the perfect plants for a cottage garden design.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Orchid Leaves Wrinkled? 5 Common Causes & How To Restore Their Vitality
Are your beloved orchid's leaves wrinkled? Worry not! Here are the most common causes for puckered orchid foliage, plus how to plump them back up.
By Tonya Barnett
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What Is The Size Of An Azalea? Explore Different Varieties That Will Suit Every Garden
The size of azaleas can vary widely because they have been selectively bred for different landscape needs. Check out our picks for each size category.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Ultimate Guide To Fertilizing Hydrangeas – For Incredible Blooms Every Year
Fertilizing hydrangeas doesn't have to be hard. Our garden experts demystify the topic and teach you everything you need to know about feeding your fave shrubs.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Fabulous Fast-Growing Vines – That Will Quickly Climb Any Arbor, Trellis, Or Fence
These fast growing vines are perfect for covering any eyesores in your yard or creating a living fence. They will provide great visual interest, as well.
By Amy Grant
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How To Grow Forget-Me-Nots For Unforgettable Blooms In Your Spring Garden
Forget-me-nots can truly light up the spring garden! Though they've been popular for centuries, they can get out of control. Learn how to grow them with care.
By Tonya Barnett
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Essential Pansy Guide: How To Best Care For Pansies For Bounteous Blooms
Pansies are cheerful flowers and often the first pops of color in the spring. Explore how to care for pansies for the best blooms yet.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Ideal Azalea Water Requirements – For Lush, Healthy Shrubs That Will Thrive For Years
What are an azalea's water requirements? Learn how to keep these beautiful spring-blooming shrubs happy and healthy in your yard or container garden.
By Amy Grant
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Cut Flower Garden For Beginners: 8 Easy Decorative Floral Plants For Newbies To Grow
Are you new to growing decorative florals for bouquets and ornamental displays? A cut flower garden for beginners is well within reach if you grow these flower seeds
By Tonya Barnett
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10 Flower Seeds To Sow In April For Endless Blooms Through Summer & Fall
Discover the best annual and perennial flowers to plant in April to ensure a sea of color in borders and containers that lasts all summer and into fall.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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7 Common Tree Care Mistakes That Kill Trees & How To Avoid Them For Long-Lasting Plants
Are you accidentally killing your tree? It's easier than you think, if you're committing one of these common mistakes. Click here for more.
By Teo Spengler
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When To Plant Roses: The Best Time For Your Climate And Rose Type
Plant your roses at the right time and you will be rewarded with decades of glorious summer flowers – but get it wrong and you'll be crying over dead shrubs.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Care For Creeping Phlox And Get Cheerful Spring Blooms Year After Year
Creeping phlox and its pastel blooms are a surefire sign spring is here! Learn how to grow this gorgeous ground cover and enjoy its flowers for years to come.
By Tonya Barnett