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.
Explore Ornamental Gardens
Editor's Picks
Ornamental Gardens
-
7 Unique Ornamental Trees For A One-Of-A-Kind Landscape
Ornamental trees provide so many benefits, both practical and heartfelt. Our in-house tree expert has some great recommendations.
By Teo Spengler
-
Grow Your Own Native Cut Flowers: 5 Planting Recipes for Beds & Pots
Enjoy flower arrangements with blooms harvested from your own garden. These native planting combinations look beautiful and support wildlife.
By Ellen Wells
-
6 Natural Black Spot Remedies For Roses
Nothing strikes fear in the heart of rose growers like the appearance of black spot. Prevention is better than cure, so employ these simple treatments to minimize infection.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-
How To Safely Grow Lupines In The Garden Near Edible Plants
Is the tall and lovely lupine edible when planted near vegetables? Maybe not - learn what kind of lupine you’re planting to avoid the toxic varieties.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-
Late Season Sunflowers – Can You Plant Sunflowers In Late Summer
Is it too late to enjoy sunflowers if you didn’t plant them in spring or early summer? Not at all. Click here for tips on planting late season sunflowers.
By Tonya Barnett
-
5 Flower Seeds You Can Sow In July For Late-Season Color
Extend the growing season – and enjoy an abundance of late summer and fall flowers – with this pick of seeds you can sow in July.
By Melanie Griffiths
-
Are Peonies Poisonous For Cats? How Peony Lovers Can Keep Pets Safe
Cats love plants that are interesting and fragrant, but are peonies poisonous for cats? Put some space between your feline and your peonies to keep them safe.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-
7 Fast-Growing Evergreen Trees To Quickly Transform Your Outdoor Space
Evergreens contribute year-long interest to the quietest corners, but which make the most impact in the shortest time? Try these fast-growing evergreen trees for quick results
By Teo Spengler
-
8 Longest-Flowering Perennials – For Blooms In Spring, Summer And Fall
Plants with a long flowering season provide continuous color and interest throughout the growing seasons. Discover beautiful perennials known for their extended bloom times.
By Melanie Griffiths
-
How To Grow And Care For An Easter Lily Cactus
Imagine the fragrance of a large bloom from an Easter lily cactus in your home. This unusual cactus loves gritty soil, warm dry air and lots of light.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-
How To Revive An Orchid: 5 Ways To Bring It Back To Life
Don't give up on your ailing orchid – follow these expert tips to get it thriving and blooming once again.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-
How To Grow A Pinky Winky Hydrangea For The Ultimate Dreamy Blooms
With its jumbo flower heads and striking two-tone displays, the Pinky Winky hydrangea stands proud and pretty in any garden. Find out how to cultivate your own dynamic pink and white panicles
By Tonya Barnett
-
How To Grow A Rose Plant Faster: Top Tips For Quick-Growing Blooms
Impatiently waiting for your precious roses to burst forth with color and lush fragrance? Follow our expert guide on how to grow a rose plant faster
By Tonya Barnett
-
8 Fast-Growing Ground Cover Plants – Hide Bare Soil And Curb Weeds
Ground cover plants are the ideal solution to green up bare patches of soil. These fast-growing varieties will add a professional look to your landscaping design in no time.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-
Ultimate Flowering Alliums: 8 Ornamental Alliums For Every Garden
From sparkly firework shapes to mammoth spherical displays, ornamental alliums stand proud. Here are eight of the best flowering alliums for every border
By Tonya Barnett
-
Grow Roses From Rose Hips: Discover A Great Way To Grow Endless Rose Plants
As well as adding color and interest to rose bushes after flowering, hips offer untapped potential for future plants! Find out how to grow roses from rose hips
By Tonya Barnett
-
Growing Camellia: Ultimate Camellia Planting And Care Guide
When early spring rolls around it’s time to think about camellia planting and care. One of the most beautiful shrubs with, brilliant foliage and stunning blooms, it deserves some devoted attention.
By Teo Spengler