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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This Winter Plant Adds Instant Magic to a Garden – So Don’t Be Put Off By Its Ugly Name!Here’s what you need to know about this underrated faeriecore staple.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don’t Cut These Plants to the Ground – You Need to Stagger-Prune for Nesting BirdsTraditional aggressive pruning hurts bird populations. Follow our guide to stagger pruning for better blooms and happier nesting.
By Tyler Schuster
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Orchid Flower Spikes: How to Train New Spikes for Beautiful BloomsAn orchid flower spike is where all the drama and beauty is. Learn to train new flower spikes without breaking them to keep your orchid looking gorgeous.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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6 Native Spring Ephemerals to Add Easy Beauty While the Rest of Your Garden Is Still SleepingThese hardworking native spring ephemerals put on a show while most other plants are still sleeping underground. Add them to your garden for easy, early beauty.
By Teo Spengler
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Which Flower Garden Style Suits You best? Find Out With Our QuizAre you a cottage garden romantic, a color-loving maximalist, or something else entirely? It's time to find out, once and for all...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to Do With Winter Bulbs After They Bloom (So Snowdrops and Aconite Come Back Even Better)Spring is almost upon us, so what should we do with our winter bulbs after they’ve finished flowering?
By Kayleigh Dray
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6 Slow-Growing Flowers You Need to Start Early – Or They Won’t Bloom This Year (They’re Totally Worth the Wait)Some of the most breathtaking performers refuse to be rushed. From the rose-like lisianthus to the honey-scented heliotrope, give these 6 slow-growing flowers a head start now to ensure your garden is draped in summer color
By Teo Spengler
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If Your Poinsettia Is Still Blooming in February, It’s a Keeper – but You Need to Act Now if You Want Flowers Next ChristmasA poinsettia still blooming in February is a good sign – but skip this key task now, and you can forget about seeing those stunning red bracts again.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Don’t Prune Hydrangeas Before Making This One Vital Check – It's Simple to Do, Even if You're a Beginner GardenerDo this simple visual check in late winter or early spring and you can be confident you know the exact right moment to prune your precious hydrangea.
By Emma Kendell
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How to Grow Peonies in Pots for Years of Easy Color Even in Small SpacesThey are amongst the most exquisite ornamentals, yet peonies have a rep for being the domain of sprawling beds and borders. The truth is you don’t need loads of space to grow dazzling peonies in pots, as this expert guide reveals
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Discover Your Birth Month Peony and Its Deep Symbolic MeaningGet ready to meet your floral soulmate, peony lovers.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Cutting These 3 Shrubs Back to a Stump in February Delivers Stunning Summer Color – This Tough Love Trick Really WorksIt might feel like garden sabotage, but giving these three summer flowering shrubs the chop now is the kindest thing you can do. Here’s the secret to dazzling summer color
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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10 Elegant Trellis Ideas That Elevate Your Garden Design While Supporting Plants – They're as Pretty as They are PracticalThe latest trellis ideas contribute more to your garden than simply supporting your climbing plants – use them to add a gorgeous detail, create a mood or define the space.
By Sarah Wilson
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I Asked Rosarians How to Prep My Roses Now for Stunning Summer Blooms – Here’s What They Told MeRoses are red, my winter prep’s a mess... so I asked the experts how to make it bloom best.
By Kayleigh Dray
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9 Bulbs You Need to Pre-Order Now for a Show-Stopping Summer GardenThese popular bulbs sell out quickly — pre-order them now to secure the best varieties for your garden.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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6 Underrated Shrubs That Deserve a Spot in Your GardenStop overlooking these stunning, but underrated shrubs! It's time to plant one (or more) of these beautiful bushes for a unique addition to your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How to Propagate Succulents and Cacti: Everything You Need to KnowLearn how to propagate succulents and cacti like a pro. This complete guide covers all methods of propagation for guaranteed success.
By Teo Spengler





