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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Ornamental Gardens
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Growing Tulips - Care And Tulip Planting Tips
Learning how to take care of tulips will make adding these flowers to your garden easy. This article will provide tips for growing and planting tulip bulbs.
By Heather Rhoades
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What To Do With A Poinsettia After Christmas
We've all wondered what to do with a poinsettia after Christmas. Nurture it through the year for more bright blooms next winter.
By Nikki Tilley
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Echeveria Care Guide -- How To Grow Echeveria Succulents
Echeveria is a great plant, with its care practically foolproof. Learn more about these plants and how to grow them in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Grecian Windflowers – How To Grow Anemone Windflowers
By growing Grecian windflowers, you can add a pretty new perennial to your garden. This spring bulb comes in range of colors, providing low clumps of blooms that easily fit into a variety of garden types and climates. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Epidendrum Radicans Or Reed Orchid Care & Characteristics
Epidendum radicans or “reed orchids” can be garden-grown in warmer regions, and are easy to grow indoors or out.
By Tonya Barnett
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Why Are My African Violet Flowers Dying?
If your African violet flowers are dying, there are a few things you need to check, especially if they’re wilting, drooping or turning brown.
By Tonya Barnett
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Ornamental Grasses: A Must-Have For Every Landscape
Dramatic and decorative ornamental grasses have become popular substitutes for turf grass.
By Liz Baessler
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How To Grow A Dense Yew Hedge
How To Prune A Yew Hedge For Bushier Growth
By Susan Albert
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Tree Planting Mistakes: Experts Reveal 8 Common Reasons New Trees Fail
Planting a tree is a long-term investment in your property, but getting it wrong can cause a lot of heartache. Avoid these common errors to ensure new trees thrive in your garden
By Melanie Griffiths
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8 Ideas For Decorating With Poinsettias This Holiday Season
When you’re decorating with poinsettias, consider experimenting with different varieties and fun holiday ideas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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10 Stunning Plants For Winter Color – These Expert Picks Will Bring Your Garden To Life
This winter, add a welcome burst of color to borders and pots with this expert-curated selection of flowers, shrubs, and trees
By Melanie Griffiths
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Pantone’s Color Of The Year 2024 Is A Gardener’s Dream – Discover 7 Flowers That Are ‘Peach Fuzz’ Perfection
The global authority on color has spoken, and 'Peach Fuzz' is the shade we'll all be seeking out in the coming year. Find out why this gorgeous pinky orange deserves a place in your garden, and be inspired by our top flower picks
By Melanie Griffiths
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7 Poinsettia Care Mistakes: Experts Explain Why Poinsettias Die, And How To Prevent It
Poinsettias are such a cheery symbol of the holiday season, but too often these houseplants don’t outlast Christmas. Avoid these mistakes.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Advice For Christmas Cactus Care
A blooming Christmas cactus can be your pride and joy. Treat it well and it'll reward you with blossoms and holiday cheer.
By Nikki Tilley
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Best Juniper Ground Cover: 12 Versatile Evergreen Varieties To Protect Your Plot
Juniper ground cover is a great way to fill and protect any gaps in beds, borders and path edges. Try these 12 reliable evergreen varieties.
By Susan Albert
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Grow Lagerstroemia Fauriei: Best Care For Japanese Crepe Myrtle
A Japanese crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia fauriei) adds year-round ornamental color. Here's how to bring a multi-seasonal dimension to your plot
By Teo Spengler
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Grow Ornithogalum Candicans: Add Sparkle To Borders With Summer Hyacinth
Looking like a giant snowdrop, Ornithogalum candicans lights up summer borders. Find out how to grow summer hyacinth for bright white blooms.
By Tonya Barnett