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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Want More Privacy Next Year? Plant These 6 Beautiful Hedges This Fall for Natural Screening From Prying EyesKeep nosy neighbors out of your yard next year by planting these hedges now. Try one of these stunning native options for easy elegance and added privacy.
By Teo Spengler
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Just as Other Plants Start to Fade, These 6 Ornamental Grasses Hit Their StrideAutumn color isn't just for trees. These stunning ornamental grasses will have your borders outshining even the brightest maples this fall.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Low-Maintenance Fall Flowers That Look Spectacular With Barely Any EffortThese easy-growing beauties mean you can relax this fall and still have a thriving garden. Take a break!
By Susan Albert
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Meet Your Birth Month Bulb – and the Meaning Behind All 12 Beautiful Spring BloomsEver wondered which spring flower you’re most like? From dark-petalled tulips to fragrant daffodils, your birth month bulb might reveal more about you than you think...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to Do With Hellebores in Fall to Ensure Elegant Winter Blooms – 5 Easy Tasks to Check Off Your List in SeptemberMake sure you do these simple tasks before the first frost to ensure your hellebores are full of lovely late winter and early spring blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Fuchsias Need in September – 6 Tips for a Final Flush and Gloriously Flamboyant Flowers Next YearA little attention now can prolong this year’s floral show while helping your favorite fuchsias return in fabulous form next season.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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These 5 Trees Grow Beautifully in Containers, and September Is the Perfect Time to Plant ThemDon't have yard space for full-sized trees? No problem! Now is the perfect time to plant trees in containers.
By Teo Spengler
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Pair These 2 Bold Perennials for an Easy Late-Season Border That Looks Professionally DesignedHot orange heleniums and cool blue globe thistles make an irresistible fire-and-ice pairing packed with color and interest.
By Melanie Griffiths
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5 Self-Sowing Flowers That Bloom in Fall – for Easy Autumn Color That Returns Year After YearSelf-sowing flowers are easy wins for the garden. They come back every year on their own and these fall-blooming species add color until the first frost.
By Teo Spengler
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What to do with Peonies in September – 5 Easy Tasks That Will Ensure Beautiful, Blousy Blooms Next YearFall is a critical time for peony care. What you do now will set up your plants for success next spring.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Want a Lawn Full of Crocuses Next Spring? Pros Share Their Fall Planting Tips (and Mistakes to Avoid) for a Dreamy Carpet of ColorPlanting crocuses, but not getting that carpet effect? Experts reveal the real reason crocus lawns fail – and the simple fix most gardeners overlook.
By Sarah Veldman
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This Pretty Perennial Is The Perfect Swap For Dahlias – It Blooms Into Late Fall, and Pollinators Love ItI love those dramatic blooms as much as the next person, but this dahlia swap flowers longer, attracts more bees, and steals the show every single fall.
By Kayleigh Dray
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10 Foolproof Plants that are Far Cheaper in Fall – Fill Up Your Yard for Years of Beautiful BloomsThe smart gardener’s secret to next year’s spectacular summer border starts now with end-of-season bargains and brilliant bare root perennials to plant in fall.
By Clare Walker
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What Orchids Need in September – 6 Tasks That Decide Whether You Get Flowers This WinterWinter orchid blooms are made in September. Follow our seasonal checklist to manage temperature cues, inspect roots, and set your plants up for success.
By Tyler Schuster
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I Used to Get Rid of Fallen Acorns and Pinecones – Until I Found Out How Useful They AreYour fall lawn debris is actually a valuable resource. Here are 6 clever ways to use fallen pinecones and acorns in your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Your Clematis Needs in September – 5 Easy Tasks to Boost Your Blooms and Protect Next Year’s DisplayEarly fall clematis care directly determines future flowering potential and can triple next year’s display. Here’s how to keep your vines lush and vibrant year after year
By Teo Spengler
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Move Over, Privet! This Berry-Covered Shrub Could Be the Beautiful Alternative Your Garden NeedsSick of potentially invasive privet? This wildlife-friendly shrub is a much more interesting (and beautiful) option...
By Kayleigh Dray





