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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How to Best Plant Bulbs This Fall to Guarantee a Gorgeous Garden Come Spring
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5 fool-proof tips for your best garden yet.
By Ellen Wells
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7 Fragrant Fall-Blooming Flowers for an Aromatic Autumn Garden
Fill your garden with fragrant fall-blooming plants for an intoxicating display that lasts long past the end of summer. Here are some of my favorite picks.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Spring Flowering Bulbs to Plant in the Fall for Gorgeous Early Blooms
There is nothing more satisfying to a gardener than seeing those first early spring flower bulbs popping up from the cold ground. Take a look at some common spring flowering bulbs in this article.
By Janey Goulding
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Are Chrysanthemums Toxic To Cats? Everything You Need To Know To Keep Kitty Safe This Fall
Mums are classic fall flowers, but they can be dangerous for our feline friends. Learn about keeping your cats safe around mums this fall.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Fall Plants That Thrive on Neglect – For a Vibrant Autumn Garden With No Fuss
All you have to do is plant and forget about these low-maintenance fall plants. Easy, right?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Do You Know Your Birth Month Tree? Use the Celtic Tree Zodiac for Planting Inspiration!
Understanding your birth month tree can be a life-affirming way to bring extra meaning to your gardening pursuits. Find out how the Celtic tree zodiac could help you
By Amy Grant
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8 Plants to Give Your Garden a Downton Abbey Look This Fall (Plus 4 to Save for Spring)
Secretly wished you lived at Downton Abbey? Here’s how to steal Lady Mary’s garden for yourself, no matter your space or budget…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Pruning Echinacea: Expert Guide For Better Coneflowers and Healthy Plants Year After Year
Get the absolute most out of your echinacea plants by pruning them like the pros.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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7 Bulbs You Need to Plant in September for the Best Spring Displays – Plus, 1 Bulb You Shouldn’t Plant Yet
It's not too soon to start preparing for next year's spring blooms. Here are 7 bulbs to plant in September – start now for guaranteed gorgeous early color next year
By Janey Goulding
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7 Flowers that Bloom in September – For a Dreamy Garden Filled With Early Fall Color
You can still have a stunning garden filled with flowers come September, so long as you plant strategically...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Expert Reveals Her Top Tips for Transplanting Peonies With Ease – Plus, Why September is the Perfect Time to Move Plants
Peonies don't like being moved. But if you do it right, they can thrive in a new location. Here are my top tips for a smooth move why you should do it now.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do Deer Eat Mums? How to Protect These Fall Garden Favorites From Bambi and Friends
Are your favorite fall flowers at risk? I answer the question, "Do deer eat mums?" and provide some simple tips to keep hungry grazers at bay this autumn.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Grow These 6 Fragrant Native Plants for Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly Flowers and Shrubs to Fill Your Garden with Scent
Support your local ecosystem and simplify your growing with these 6 fragrant native plants – ideal for a thriving pollinator friendly garden that is filled with aromatic bliss
By Teo Spengler
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Start Planning Your Spring Bulb Order Now – 9 Pre-Season Secrets To Help You Get Ahead On Next Year’s Blooms
As summer draws to a close, why not take advantage of the quieter gardening days to plan next year’s spring dazzlers? Follow these tips to make the ultimate spring bulb garden plan
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Hardy Perennials to Plant in September for Spring Borders Bursting With Color
Stunning spring gardens are made in fall. Plant these hardy perennials now and enjoy a burst of color that lasts from late winter through to the end of spring.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Plants You'll Regret Not Pruning in September – Don't Neglect These Post-Summer Trimming Tasks
Whether it feels like the end of summer or the start of fall, September is the perfect time to trim plants to encourage continued, healthy growth.
By Ciéra Cree
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Love the Look of Roses, But Not the Hassle of Growing Them? Plant One of These 5 Flowers That Look Like Roses Instead
Great looks and simple care! Plant these unique and gorgeous flowers that look like roses, but are so much easier to maintain.
By Teo Spengler





