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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When I Plant Fruit Trees in the Fall, I Always Do These 2 Things to Help Them Thrive
Now is the perfect time to plant fruit trees (especially if you want to do it on the cheap), so long as you do these two things…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Hate Pruning? Plant These 8 Low-Maintenance Hedges for No-Fuss Borders That Look Great Year-Round
A beautiful hedge shouldn't take constant effort. Discover eight reliable shrub varieties that offer year-round appeal with minimal tending.
By Teo Spengler
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Buying Your Christmas Tree in November? Here's 3 Ways to Stop It From Drying Out by New Year
Yes, your Christmas tree can last longer than you might think… so long as you keep it hydrated, that is.
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter So They're Bursting With Beautiful Blooms Next Summer
How you care for hydrangeas in winter can determine whether your shrubs are bursting with blooms next summer or not. Here's how to protect them from the cold.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Need More Privacy? These 8 Cold-Hardy, Evergreen Vines Will Shield Your Patio or Balcony Year-Round
Forget bulky hedges – vines give you the privacy you want with minimal footprint. Our top 8 picks are cold-hardy evergreens, so they'll stay full even in the depths of winter.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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If You Want Beautiful Roses Next Summer, Do These 3 Things This November
Roses might be synonymous with summer, but any good gardener will tell you that the hard work happens over the winter months…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Lily Allen’s Townhouse Garden Proves Minimalism Can Still Be Cozy – Here Are 3 Ways to Get the Look for Less
Lily Allen and David Harbour's Brooklyn townhouse recently went up for sale… but we’re more interested in its garden. Obviously.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Sweet Autumn Clematis Care – How to Grow This Stunning Vine (Without Letting It Get Out of Control)
Sweet autumn clematis have many benefits, including its abundance of beautiful blooms. But it can become invasive. Here's how to grow it safely.
By Teo Spengler
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Do You Really Have to Dig Up Bulbs for Winter? 3 Easy Ways to Overwinter Them
Is the messy, traditional dig-and-store method worth the effort, or can you get away with one of these easy alternatives?
By Tyler Schuster
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Unlock the Secret to Stunning Rhododendron Blooms
Want a riot of huge, bright flowers every spring? This comprehensive guide covers everything you could ever want to know about growing rhododendrons.
By Liz Baessler
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Iris Flower Care: A Complete Growing Guide for Your Most Beautiful Spring Blooms Ever
With so many types of irises out there, it can be hard to know exactly how to care for them. This guide breaks it all down for the most beautiful irises ever.
By Laura Walters
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Pamela Anderson's DIY Beauty Secret is this Stunning Rose – and November is the Perfect Time to Plant It
It seems Pamela Anderson’s favorite rose is as much a beauty cupboard staple as it is the shining star of her garden…
By Kayleigh Dray
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5 Invasive Bulbs to Avoid Planting in Your Garden This Fall – Plus One Unexpected Wildcard to Be Careful Of
‘Tis the season to plant bulbs in abundance, but be very careful about which ones you use…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Growing Hollyhocks: How to Get the Most from this Cottage Garden Classic
For romanticism, stature, elegance and pollinator-friendly credentials, growing hollyhocks will add a very special dimension to beds and borders – here’s how to do it right
By Janey Goulding
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Keep Fall Flowers Blooming Into Winter – 5 Frost Delay Tricks so Your Garden is the Last One Blooming on the Block
Flower power doesn't have to end with the first cold snap. Try these 5 simple, actionable steps on how to protect flowers from frost for bonus color that lasts for weeks longer
By Tyler Schuster
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Forget Tulips! Plant These 7 Unusual Spring Bulbs Instead for a Truly Stunning Garden
Tulips are great and all, but if you want your garden to feel truly unique, it might be time to try something a little different…
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 Flower Seeds You Can Throw Down in November and Forget Until Spring
Calling all lazy gardeners with big dreams for 2026; these low-maintenance flower seeds are exactly what you’re looking for…
By Kayleigh Dray





