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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5 Simple Steps to Winter Prune Wisteria for Maximum Flowers Come May
A winter trim will direct this vine's energy into growing beautiful blooms: here’s exactly what to do for a great result
By Emma Kendell
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Exploding Trees? This Weird Winter Phenomenon May Sound Scary, But This Other Problem Is Actually Worse
In the depths of winter, your trees might make a sound like a canon blast. Learn about this phenomenon and an even more dangerous risk to trees in winter.
By Kathleen Walters
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Crown-Raising Trees Lets More Light Into Your Landscape – Here's How to Do This Simple Pruning Job
Crown-raising trees is an easy way to reclaim lost space under the canopy and invite sunlight back into landscapes that have gone dark. Here’s how to do it.
By Tyler Schuster
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The Earlier the Better Is My Sweet Pea Motto – Here's How I Sow to Get the Best Flowers on My Block
January is the sweet spot for planting sweet peas in winter – cool enough for deep roots, but early enough to beat the spring rush. Sow now for taller vines, richer fragrance, and longer summer blooms
By Tyler Schuster
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Banish Bare Soil With These 8 Gorgeous Groundcover Gems That Spread Beautifully
This creative pick of low-growing, low-maintenance cultivars will quickly fill empty garden patches with the prettiest flowers and leaves.
By Emma Kendell
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10 Bewitching Blue Flowers That Look Almost Unreal – Start Them From Seed This Winter for a Long Summer of Color
Give your garden a head start on summer with rare blue blooms that look almost too vivid to be real – all grown easily from seed indoors in winter.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Hellebore Leaf Spot – How to Identify It Early and Stop It From Spreading
A common fungal disease can ruin your Christmas or Lenten roses in late winter – but it's easy to combat if you know what to do
By Emma Kendell
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What to Do With Your Christmas Cactus After It Flowers to Get a Second Flush in Spring (Plus, What Not to Do!)
Far from being just a brief seasonal holiday guest, the Christmas cactus is capable of repeat flowering in spring. Here’s how to encourage a vibrant second flush with this late winter reset
By Janey Goulding
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Move Over Wisteria! Bridgerton Season 4 Just Sparked a New Romantic Garden Obsession
Benedict and Sophie’s moonlit waltz, drifting through clouds of soft white blooms, has become an instant Bridgerton classic – and it’s sent gardeners into a full-blown obsession with white hydrangeas.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Stockpile These 6 Must-Have Plants Now – They’ll Be Twice The Price Come Summer
Save yourself a fortune by getting these classic garden perennials into the ground, sharpish!
By Emma Kendell
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The 1 Native Tree to Add to Your Garden If You Want to See More Cardinals
They’re one of the USA’s most beloved birds – and you can attract plenty more to your backyard if you plant this native tree…
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to Prune Hibiscus for an Explosion of Exotic Blooms All Summer Long
Keep this tropical beauty healthy by pruning hibiscus the right way. Learn how and when to prune hibiscus plants to keep them vibrant.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Pruning Dogwood Trees and Shrubs for Years of Vibrant Multi-Season Color
They are some of the most generous and enduring vibrant showy ornamentals you can grow – but pruning dogwood trees and shrubs will ensure the most spectacular displays for years and years
By Teo Spengler
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What's Your Birth Month Perennial? Discover All 12 Enduring Varieties for Each Month of the Year
Your birth month has a perennial soulmate. Find out which one you have a special connection to...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The 2 Colors Every Pro Gardener Loves to Plant With – and Why You Will, Too!
This classic pairing brings life, contrast, and pollinators to any garden.
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Ultimate Guide to Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs Indoors for Early Fragrant Blooms
Why wait for April to enjoy the heady scent of spring? With cold magic and indoor care, you can coax vibrant hyacinths into bloom while your garden sleeps. Here’s how to master the art of the early bloom
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Grow Staghorn Sumac – the Vibrant Native Shrub Beloved by Both Gardeners and Wildlife
Staghorn sumac delivers fiery fall color, fuzzy red cones, and velvety branches. It’s a native powerhouse that turns tough spots into show-stopping displays.
By Tyler Schuster





