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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5 Invasive Bulbs to Avoid Planting in Your Garden This Fall – Plus One Unexpected Wildcard to Be Careful Of
‘Tis the season to plant bulbs in abundance, but be very careful about which ones you use…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Growing Hollyhocks: How to Get the Most from this Cottage Garden Classic
For romanticism, stature, elegance and pollinator-friendly credentials, growing hollyhocks will add a very special dimension to beds and borders – here’s how to do it right
By Janey Goulding
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Keep Fall Flowers Blooming Into Winter – 5 Frost Delay Tricks so Your Garden is the Last One Blooming on the Block
Flower power doesn't have to end with the first cold snap. Try these 5 simple, actionable steps on how to protect flowers from frost for bonus color that lasts for weeks longer
By Tyler Schuster
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Forget Tulips! Plant These 7 Unusual Spring Bulbs Instead for a Truly Stunning Garden
Tulips are great and all, but if you want your garden to feel truly unique, it might be time to try something a little different…
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 Flower Seeds You Can Throw Down in November and Forget Until Spring
Calling all lazy gardeners with big dreams for 2026; these low-maintenance flower seeds are exactly what you’re looking for…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Christmas Cactus Care: How to Grow and Make Schlumbergera Bloom Indoors
Brighten winter with the vibrant blooms of a Christmas cactus. Learn how to care for this tropical beauty and keep it flowering year after year.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Magnolia Tree Reblooming? Here's Why Your Spring Flowers Are Back in Fall & What It Means for Next Year's Blooms
Is your magnolia blooming in fall? Unexpected fall flowers may surprise gardeners, but there's no need to worry. Here's why it happens and what you need to do.
By Tyler Schuster
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Boost Your Curb Appeal By Planting These 5 Trees Along Your Driveway – They're Pretty in Every Season
Give your guests a warm welcome with these 5 trees that stay beautiful all year long.
By Teo Spengler
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6 Plants You Should Always Prune in November (and 1 to Save Until Spring)
Pruning in November? These are the plants that deserve a little TLC this month…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Why You Should Never Plant This One Beautiful Flowering Tree – Plus, 5 Varieties to Grow Instead
The empress tree’s purple blooms and fast growth seem appealing, but this plant has a dark side. Here's why you should never plant one and what to grow instead.
By Tyler Schuster
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Hydrangea Meaning: The Fascinating Symbolism Behind One of the World's Most Popular Flowers
Explore the rich symbolism of hydrangeas, from their Greek name ("water vessel") to their conflicting meanings in Japan and Europe.
By Teo Spengler
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This Knockout Native Gives Dreamy Clouds of Color and Year Round Beauty – How to Grow the American Smoke Tree
Set your ornamental garden ablaze with the dramatic fall foliage and smoky blooms of this cracking native. Find out how easy it is to grow the unforgettable American smoke tree
By Teo Spengler
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This is How Much You Should Cut Your Roses Back in the Fall (and Exactly When to Do it)
Timing is everything when pruning roses if you want those magnificent blooms next summer…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Do This One Thing to Your Hostas in Fall for Lusher, Greener Growth Next Year
Hostas might be the ultimate low-maintenance plant, but they still need some TLC in the fall...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Japanese Maples Aren’t Just for Fall – These Ultimate 4-Season Varieties Dazzle All Year Long
Japanese maples are prized for their fall foliage, but they can look gorgeous all year round. Here are the best 4-season beauties for continuing Japanese maple color and character
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Experts Say These 7 Popular Plants Are Overrated – Here’s What to Grow Instead
From classic mums to hybrid roses, we asked our experts which plants aren’t worth the hype – and, more importantly, what to plant instead.
By Kayleigh Dray
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This Bold New Hydrangea is the Unexpected 'It' Plant of 2026 – Experts Say It’s Set to Become a Garden Border Hero
A hydrangea that shimmers like a living jewel? Sign us up, quite frankly…
By Kayleigh Dray





