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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Editor's Picks
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Do You Really Have to Dig Up Bulbs for Winter? 3 Easy Ways to Overwinter Them
Is the messy, traditional dig-and-store method worth the effort, or can you get away with one of these easy alternatives?
By Tyler Schuster
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Unlock the Secret to Stunning Rhododendron Blooms
Want a riot of huge, bright flowers every spring? This comprehensive guide covers everything you could ever want to know about growing rhododendrons.
By Liz Baessler
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Iris Flower Care: A Complete Growing Guide for Your Most Beautiful Spring Blooms Ever
With so many types of irises out there, it can be hard to know exactly how to care for them. This guide breaks it all down for the most beautiful irises ever.
By Laura Walters
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Pamela Anderson's DIY Beauty Secret is this Stunning Rose – and November is the Perfect Time to Plant It
It seems Pamela Anderson’s favorite rose is as much a beauty cupboard staple as it is the shining star of her garden…
By Kayleigh Dray
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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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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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When and How to Cut Back Daylilies for Healthy Blooms Next Year – Expert Tips for Success
Learn when and how to cutback daylilies. Pruning daylilies properly will tidy up your garden while giving plants a boost to thrive next year.
By Tyler Schuster
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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





