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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8 Native Flowers to Sow in October for Effortless Color and Happy Pollinators
Fall might feel like gardening season's big finale, but it's actually the perfect time to sow these native flower seeds...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Plant These 8 Squirrel-Resistant Bulbs So Those Furry Rascals Leave Your Garden Alone
Squirrels making a mess of your bulb beds? These squirrel-resistant bulbs are tough nuts they won’t touch. Plant these for spring color without raiding rodents.
By Tyler Schuster
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8 Plants to Prune in October So They Bounce Back Beautifully in the Spring
Pruning in October? These are the plants to focus on if you want to keep them looking their best...
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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6 Flowers to Plant Over Bulbs in Pots: Create Colorful, Long-Lasting Displays with Ease
Top off your container bulbs with these gorgeous annual flowers, which will fill out containers and ensure displays transition through the seasons in style.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Hydrangea Care Made Easy: Your Complete Guide for Stunning Blooms All Season Long
Master hydrangea care with our expert guide. From planting to pruning, these easy tips will help you get the best from every variety of these landscape heroes.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Master Gardener Explains Her Secret for Getting Amaryllis to Rebloom for Vibrant Beauty Year After Year
Amaryllis blooms bring bold, cheery color to your home in the winter months, but did you know you can get your amaryllis bulbs to rebloom? Find out how!
By Susan Albert
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10 Plants You Should Never Grow Near Hydrangeas – These Problematic Species Could Jeopardize Your Hydrangea's Health
If your hydrangeas are struggling to stay alive, one of these problem plants may be the cause. Find out which species you should never grow near hydrangeas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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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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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How to Best Plant Bulbs This Fall to Guarantee a Gorgeous Garden Come Spring
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5 fool-proof tips for your best garden yet.
By Ellen Wells
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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





