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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How To Climb Roses Up The Walls Of Your House For A Glorious Floral Display – Plus The Best Varieties To Grow
Training climbing and rambling roses to grow against your home's facade makes a stunning natural feature and boosts curb appeal. Discover how to get it right.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Grow A Kansas Peony For Sublime Magenta Double Blooms And Enduring Fragrance
Growing Kansas peonies will add gorgeous color and fragrance to your garden. Their deep color and lush blooms are sure to make your neighbors jealous!
By Tonya Barnett
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Is Your Orchid Epiphytic? Why It Matters – And How To Tailor Care For The Best Blooms
With quirky aerial roots and exotic flowers, epiphytic orchids are unlike any other houseplant. Find out how to care for them and why they're worth the effort.
By Tonya Barnett
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Hydrangea Landscape Uses – 5 Beautiful Ideas To Try In Your Yard This Year
Hydrangeas can add a vibrant element to your garden and there are numerous landscape uses for these blooming beauties. Gorgeous hydrangea ideas abound!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Blue Hydrangeas: Stunning Blue Hydrangea Varieties For A Sapphire-Studded Garden
Whether you’re a mophead or a lacecap lover, blue hydrangea varieties present breathtaking profusions of cool, lush floral displays. Here are 5 of the best to try
By Teo Spengler
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How & When To Divide Daffodils For More Uplifting Bursts Of Sunny Spring Color
Grow more of your favorite spring bulbs by learning how and when to divide daffodils. Share sunny blooms with family, friends, or expand your own collection!
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Noteworthy Native Azaleas Every Gardener Should Know – And Grow!
Native azaleas offer brilliant blooms in a range of colors and sizes. Here are a few favorites to get inspired and start working on a native shade garden!
By Teo Spengler
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Growing Climbing Roses: How To Create Elegant Displays With Maximum Blooms
Master the art of growing stunning climbing roses with this essential guide to creating vibrant, fragrant walls and structures all summer long.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Fashion Azaleas: Your Complete Care Guide For Growing This Beautiful Bloomer
‘Fashion’ is a cultivar of azalea, known for being evergreen and more winter hardy than others. Its pretty salmon flowers persist throughout the growing season.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Which Invasive Shrubs Should You Avoid Growing? Plus, Best Natives To Plant Instead
Certain plants may look lovely but they can wreak havoc to local areas and native wildlife. Here are the key invasive shrubs to avoid – with recommendations on gorgeous native alternatives to try
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Pruning Limelight Hydrangea Bushes For Bigger Blooms & Stronger Plants
Pruning 'Limelight' hydrangea will benefit the shrub. Flowers will be more bountiful the next year and branches will be stronger. Learn how and when to prune.
By Teo Spengler
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What’s Wrong With Your Azaleas? Identify, Tackle And Prevent 6 Common Azalea Pests
If you’ve spotted signs of azalea leaf damage, don’t panic – here’s how to identify the most common azalea pests so you can take action swiftly and keep plants healthy
By Tonya Barnett
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Why Are There No Leaves On My Azaleas? Identify Common Azalea Leaf Issues And Fix Foliage Problems
Azaleas grown under ideal conditions are normally carefree and disease free, but things can go wrong. Learn about common azalea leaf problems and solutions.
By Susan Albert
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How Much Sun Do Roses Need To Grow? Understanding Rose Light Requirements
Discover how much sunlight your roses really need to grow strong, bloom beautifully, and stay healthy all season long.
By Teo Spengler
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Grow Wild Azalea In Your Own Backyard: Complete Care Guide And Expert Advice For This Spring Beauty
Although it is native to the southeastern United States, wild azalea grows in mild climates across much of the country. Learn how to grow wild azalea at home!
By Tonya Barnett
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Which Ivy Is Best For A Garden? 7 Varieties Of Ivy To Grow (And 2 To Avoid)
Lots of varieties of ivy can complement your garden, provide groundcover, or create a private oasis, but which is best? Explore our top picks for beautiful ivy.
By Tonya Barnett
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Native Hydrangea Varieties In North America – 8 Sensational Smooth And Oakleaf Varieties For Hardy Blooms And Multi-Season Beauty
Hydrangeas are beloved for their enduring visual dynamics – but if you go native, they’re even better. Here are the most captivating native hydrangea varieties you can grow
By Mary Ellen Ellis