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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Avoid These 3 Common Peony Pruning Mistakes to Protect Plants and Safeguard Future Blooms
The beauty of a perfectly formed peony makes us crave more – so to ensure yours come back strong every year, check you aren’t making these peony pruning mistakes
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Native Ground Cover Varieties For Oh-So-Easy Elegance, Plus Great Natives to Replace Your Lawn
Try these awesome native ground cover plants for easy care and a gorgeous display. There are native ground covers for every yard and landscape need.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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6 Late-Flowering Plants That Will Fill Your Yard With Brilliant Blooms Now Until the Holiday Season
Don't be sad that the summer gardening season is ending. Plant these bold bloomers for gorgeous color that will stretch all the way into winter.
By Kathleen Walters
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Ultimate Guide: How to Preserve and Store Gladiolus Bulbs for Spectacular Flowers Next Summer
Want your glads to pop with color next year? Learn how to store gladiolus bulbs to keep them safe through winter for the best blooms next summer.
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Spring-Flowering Bulbs I Plant Every Fall for a Sensational Display That Lasts for Months
Trained horticulturist and master gardener Teo Spengler relies on these spring garden stalwarts to shine in beds, borders, and container displays.
By Teo Spengler
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7 Ornamental Grasses for Stunning Fall Color and Lasting Beauty All Year Round
Beautiful autumn foliage isn't limited to trees. Plant these ornamental grasses for fabulous fall color and year-round appeal.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Don’t Panic if You See Mushrooms in the Garden – They Can Help You Unearth Fascinating Soil Health Secrets
Got mushrooms in garden beds, borders, lawns and other places? From healthy dirt to hidden trouble, here’s what the presence of fungi can teach you, and what you can do
By Tyler Schuster
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Divide These 8 Perennials in September for More Plants in the Spring
Plants getting tired? September is the perfect time to divide and transplant perennials to give them a boost (and give you more plants).
By Teo Spengler
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7 Fragrant Fall-Blooming Flowers for an Aromatic Autumn Garden
Fill your garden with fragrant fall-blooming plants for an intoxicating display that lasts long past the end of summer. Here are some of my favorite picks.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Spring Flowering Bulbs to Plant in the Fall for Gorgeous Early Blooms
There is nothing more satisfying to a gardener than seeing those first early spring flower bulbs popping up from the cold ground. Take a look at some common spring flowering bulbs in this article.
By Janey Goulding
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Are Chrysanthemums Toxic To Cats? Everything You Need To Know To Keep Kitty Safe This Fall
Mums are classic fall flowers, but they can be dangerous for our feline friends. Learn about keeping your cats safe around mums this fall.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Fall Plants That Thrive on Neglect – For a Vibrant Autumn Garden With No Fuss
All you have to do is plant and forget about these low-maintenance fall plants. Easy, right?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Do You Know Your Birth Month Tree? Use the Celtic Tree Zodiac for Planting Inspiration!
Understanding your birth month tree can be a life-affirming way to bring extra meaning to your gardening pursuits. Find out how the Celtic tree zodiac could help you
By Amy Grant
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8 Plants to Give Your Garden a Downton Abbey Look This Fall (Plus 4 to Save for Spring)
Secretly wished you lived at Downton Abbey? Here’s how to steal Lady Mary’s garden for yourself, no matter your space or budget…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Pruning Echinacea: Expert Guide For Better Coneflowers and Healthy Plants Year After Year
Get the absolute most out of your echinacea plants by pruning them like the pros.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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7 Reblooming Azaleas to Grow for a Fall Garden Bursting With Beautiful Color
These reblooming azaleas will give you a second show of color in the fall. Plant one of these 7 beauties for a garden that shines all year long!
By Teo Spengler
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7 Bulbs You Need to Plant in September for the Best Spring Displays – Plus, 1 Bulb You Shouldn’t Plant Yet
It's not too soon to start preparing for next year's spring blooms. Here are 7 bulbs to plant in September – start now for guaranteed gorgeous early color next year
By Janey Goulding