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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The Heat-Loving Climber That Fills Your Garden With Jasmine Scent All Summer (And Hummingbirds Love It)Gardeners say this evergreen vine smells even better than roses.
By Kayleigh Dray
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What Roses Need in July for Gorgeous Blooms – 5 Key Tasks and the Mistake That Can Stop FloweringJuly is a crucial month for roses, with a few simple maintenance jobs helping plants stay healthy and produce repeat blooms well into summer.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Hydrangeas Need in July – 6 Vital Tasks for Vibrant, Fade-Free BloomsSummer heat can quickly dull even the most spectacular hydrangeas. These essential July tasks help keep flowers full of life and color.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Beat the Heat – These 5 Plants Work Like Natural Air Conditioners to Keep Patios Cooler in SummerDon't let a heatwave ruin your outdoor living this summer. Add a few vines to block the sun, airy trees to let the breeze in, and plants that release cool moisture.
By Teo Spengler
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These 7 Gorgeous Thornless Roses Fill Your Yard With Lush Blooms and Dreamy Fragrance – And All Pain Free!Who says every rose has a thorn? These snag-free varieties are perfect for tight urban spaces, stress-free summer patios, and prickle-free pathways
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Joanna Gaines Proves Climbing Roses Are the Secret to a More Romantic BackyardInspired by Joanna Gaines' dreamy climbing rose moment? Here's how to actually do it.
By Sarah Veldman
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Prune Wisteria in July or Risk Losing Next Year's FlowersSkip this vital July gardening job and your vine will grow foliage instead of flowers. Here’s exactly what to do, step by step, to get cascades of dreamy blooms next summer.
By Emma Kendell
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The Founding Fathers' Favorite Flowers – These 8 Varieties Were Must-Haves in Their Gardens and Should Be in Yours, TooCelebrate America's 250th with the ultimate garden throwback. Here are 8 historic flowers worth growing today.
By Teo Spengler
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This Non-Invasive Flowering Vine Helps Keep Your Home Cool – And Hummingbirds Love ItIf your fan is losing the battle against summer heat, this flowering vine could offer some relief...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What Your Japanese Maple Needs in July for Blazing Color That Lasts All Season – 5 Easy Tasks to Do NowKeep your Japanese maple looking bright and beautiful through the hottest part of summer by doing these simple tasks now.
By Teo Spengler
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These 7 Night-Scented Flowers Make Your Garden Smell Incredible After Dark – Especially In Summer HeatWant your patio to smell gorgeous for al fresco dinners? Well, these beautifully fragrant flowers save their best performance for after dark.
By Kayleigh Dray
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What Your Azaleas Need Before June Ends – 5 Tasks You Need to Do Now for Beautiful Blooms Next YearDon't wait too late or your azaleas won't have as many blooms next spring!
By Teo Spengler
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How to Propagate Azaleas From Cuttings: Grow Infinite Shrubs Using This Simple TechniquePropagating azalea cuttings is simple, easy to do, and will help you fill out your garden with bold color for free!
By Teo Spengler
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Reasons For Bougainvillea Flower Drop – Learn Why Blooms Are Falling Off Your Vine and What to DoIf your bougainvillea blooms are falling off, the odds are that the plant is not getting proper amounts of one of a few critical elements. Fix it fast.
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do with Cosmos in July – 5 Ways to Ensure Gorgeous Color and Bigger Blooms that Last for LongerThey are the darlings of the midsummer border, but a few quick measures are needed now to safeguard those glorious colors, keep them standing strong, and unlock continuous, prolific cosmos displays
By Janey Goulding
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These 7 Gorgeous Small Shade Trees Create a Cooling Canopy, Vibrant Summer Color and Multi-Season BeautyYes, you can grow small shade trees that flourish in tricky spots and create dynamic interest, as well as the potential for cooling shelter and diminutive charms that extend through summer and beyond
By Teo Spengler
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6 Heat-Tolerant Shrubs to Keep Your Garden Lush & Colorful All Summer – Even in Extreme TemperaturesNo amount of summer heat can make these stunning shrubs wilt and fade! Plant these heat-tolerant shrubs for a lush garden that lasts all summer.
By Mary Ellen Ellis





