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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Signs a Tree or Shrub Isn't Happy – And How to Move It to a Better Spot
Does your tree or shrub look unhappy? Maybe all it needs is a change of scene.
By Teo Spengler
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Don't Wait! You Can Have Indoor Hyacinths for Christmas if You Start Planning Now
Grow beautiful hyacinths for Christmas with these simple tips and add some extra cheer to your holidays. Start forcing your bulbs now for the best blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How to Care for Hyacinths: The Secret to Spectacular Spring Blooms
Plant bulbs, force flowers, and keep your hyacinths blooming with this comprehensive care guide.
By Liz Baessler
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Muscari Seed Planting: Grow Grape Hyacinth Seeds for Spring Displays that Cost Less
Dreaming of a spring garden bursting with grape hyacinths? Muscari seeds offer a thrifty way to grow those cheery blooms. Here’s how to grow grape hyacinth seeds
By Tyler Schuster
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11 Perennials to Plant in October for a Garden Bursting with Color and Year-Round Interest in 2026
If you want a beautiful garden in 2026, you need to put the work in this fall. Plant these perennials now, then, and reap the rewards later…
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to Plant a Bulb Trifle for Some Rachel Green-Inspired Magic Come Spring
All together now, Friends fans? You’re not supposed to put beef in the trifle!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Try These 5 Ferns in Hanging Baskets and Fern Companions for High Impact All Year Round
You’ll create instant drama and big impact with these stunning ferns in hanging baskets – plus, some high flying fern companions to brighten up quiet corners and shady spots
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Christmas Cactus Light Requirements Explained: When to Put Plants in the Dark to Trigger Holiday Blooms
Learn the simple rules for giving Christmas cacti the right balance of light and dark, to ensure you get those spectacular flowers in time for the holidays.
By Tonya Barnett
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6 Brilliant Fall Border Fillers for Instant Color (and 1 Bonus Wildcard for Long-Term Magic)
Fill bare borders with these easy bedding plants, plus one perennial surprise that keeps on giving year after year…
By Kayleigh Dray
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2 Tasks to Do Now for Spectacular Hydrangeas Next Summer – Plus, 1 Chore to Leave Until Spring
Want your hydrangeas to wow everyone next summer? A little fall attention can make all the difference. Here's what to do (and not do) now before winter arrives.
By Tyler Schuster
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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





