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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What Roses Need in August – 5 Vital Tasks to Enjoy Many More Fragrant FlowersRoses are in full bloom now, but it’s essential to keep plants happy and healthy if they’re to keep flowering through summer heat.
By Emma Kendell
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If Your Tree Falls Into a Neighbor’s Yard, Who Pays for the Damage? What Homeowners Need to Know Before Storm SeasonFall and winter storms can bring big trouble if you have a tree fall into your neighbor's yard. Here's what to do if the worst happens.
By Teo Spengler
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Do Any Plants Flower Year-Round? These 7 Prolific Bloomers Come Surprisingly CloseIf you're tired of flowers that disappear after a few weeks, these long-blooming favorites will keep your home and garden looking beautiful for months.
By Teo Spengler
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3 Easy Tasks to Do in August for a Thriving Christmas Cactus – and the 1 Summer Mistake That Can Ruin Holiday BloomsGet holiday cacti geared up for flower formation in fall by doing these 3 easy but essential tasks now. Plus, the common mistake to avoid in August.
By Laura Walters
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The Only Flower Thriving on My Morning Walk Was This Cute Purple Perennial – Here's Why It Loves Hot SummersPretty enough to stop me in my tracks but tough enough to handle summer stress, this purple perennial proves you don't have to choose between beauty and resilience.
By Kayleigh Dray
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These 5 Fast-Growing Plants Hide AC Units Beautifully and Reduce Sound – Without Blocking AirflowAC units may work hard to keep us cool, but these lush evergreens work harder, concealing ugly utility eyesores and muffling sound without blocking vital airflow
By Teo Spengler
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Plant These 6 Fast-Growing Shrubs Now for Beautiful Living Shade That Keeps Your Yard Cooler Every YearUnlike umbrellas or shade sails, living shade grows better every year, cooling the air naturally while creating a more comfortable backyard.
By Susan Albert
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Need a Quick Summer Gap Filler? This Native Perennial Brightens Your Yard with Months of Gorgeous BloomsIf there's one flowering perennial to quickly fill late summer beds and borders with an abundance of blooms, it's this superstar. Here's how to hit refresh with vibrant color that lasts until fall frosts
By Janey Goulding
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6 Striking Succulents That Love Summer Heat But Still Survive Winter OutsideFrom agaves to houseleeks, these incredibly drought-tolerant plants are surprisingly hardy – and one even thrives in zone 3!
By Thomas Rutter
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These 6 Fast-Growing Shade Trees Offer Cooling Canopies in Summer and Add Multi-Season Interest to Your YardCraving relief from summer heat? These fast-growing shade trees deliver cooling shelter, rapid canopy growth, minimal maintenance, and stunning multi-season color
By Teo Spengler
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What Hydrangeas Need in August – 7 Key Tasks to Protect Blooms Through Late Summer HeatDon't let your hydrangeas get scorched in the summer heat this month! Check these easy tasks off your to-do list to help shrubs thrive and bloom in August.
By Susan Albert
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The 7 Fast-Growing Flowers I’m Planting In August For Gorgeous Fall ColorI used to think the garden was winding down by late summer – but these blooms have well and truly proved me wrong.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Meet Your Forbidden Birth Month Flower – And The Secret Meanings Behind All 12Every month has a flower with a darker story to tell – from poisonous beauties to ancient witch's herbs and blooms steeped in folklore.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Do These 5 Things in July to Keep Your Trees Healthy and ThrivingHeat alone rarely kills established trees, but drought and bad habits will. Here are the things you need to do before July ends to keep your trees alive this summer.
By Teo Spengler
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You’ll Regret Planting These 5 Flowers – They Self-Seed Everywhere and Never Truly LeaveReseeding can be a benefit if you don't mind a wild garden. But if you want to keep your beds neat and tidy think twice before growing these flowers.
By Teo Spengler
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4 Heatwave-Proof Plants That Bounce Back Fast – and 4 That Need Immediate Help to Survive Soaring TemperaturesWhen a heatwave hits, it's important to know which plants can survive on their own and which ones need special care. Learn which ones are which with this list.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Your Morning Routine Could Be Why Your Roses Are Struggling – Here's Why I Check Mine Before CoffeeMy husband refuses to look after our hybrid roses, so I've learned the simple morning habit that keeps them thriving.
By Kayleigh Dray





