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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They Say Never Prune Spring-Flowering Shrubs in Winter – But Here’s When You Can Break the Golden RuleThe pruning rule for spring flowering shrubs says wait until after bloom, but there are times when you need to prioritize plant health, safety, and sanity. Here’s when you should consider going rogue…
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Flowers That Symbolize Friendship – Perfect for Galentine’s Day!Get ready for the bestie bouquet to end all bestie bouquets…
By Kayleigh Dray
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My Secret to Glorious Summer Roses Starts in Winter – I Get my Garden Birds to Do the Pest ControlProtect your precious roses from aphids, scale insects, sawflies and other garden pests with this ridiculously easy but effective late-winter hack.
By Emma Kendell
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The Simple February Soil Fix That Can Change Your Hydrangea Color for SummerMost gardeners wait until the first bloom to worry about hydrangea color, when now is the time it gets locked in. Here’s how a quick fix now can switch up your hydrangea’s summer wardrobe
By Tyler Schuster
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Move Over, Roses! These 7 Underrated Plants Are Just as Romantic for Valentine’s DayThe special person in your life deserves a plant that's just as unique as they are. Give them one of these unexpected plants instead of the same old red roses.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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The Only Pruning Rule You Need to Know: The Three Ds ExplainedScared to get out into the garden and start trimming your shrubs and trees? Don’t be! Pruning is easy once you know this one simple rule.
By Emma Kendell
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The Best Types of Hostas to Add Vibrancy to Any Landscape – Find the Perfect Hosta For YouThere are many types of hostas that are suited for just about any landscaping need which has lead to their incredible popularity. Find the perfect hosta.
By Susan Albert
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The Hidden Meanings Behind the Most Romantic Valentine’s FlowersThese beautiful blooms are in season for Valentine’s Day, and each one carries a love story of its own.
By Kayleigh Dray
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6 Hardy Perennials to Plant in February – for a Dreamy Garden That Thrives With Less EffortNow is the perfect time to plant these cold hardy perennials! Find out which low-maintenance beauties to sow this month for a dreamy garden come summer.
By Teo Spengler
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Pruning Bougainvillea the Right Way Is the Key to More Colorful Blooms – Here's How (and When) to Do ItLearn the basics of bougainvillea pruning from how and when to trim plants to the best gear to keep yourself safe when working with thorny vines.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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These 7 Big, Leafy Indoor Trees Give You the Benefits of Forest Bathing – When It's Too Cold to Get OutsideReap all the benefits of forest bathing from the warmth and comfort of your own home this winter with these big, leafy indoor trees.
By Tyler Schuster
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Discover Your Birth Month Rose – and the Beautiful Meaning Behind Each OneBold rambling rose? Generous golden bloomer? Here’s the rose that matches your birth month (and why it suits your personality best).
By Kayleigh Dray
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Planting Poppies in Containers for Easy Color and Huge Impact in Small SpacesPoppies are surprisingly easy to grow in pots when a few basics are met, making them a great fit for balconies, patios, and compact corners that don’t have room for traditional garden beds. Here’s how to pot your own dazzling blooms
By Tyler Schuster
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These 5 Trending Flower Varieties Are Set to Be Big News in 2026 – Plant Them to Bring Your Borders Up to DateUpgrade your garden vibe with eyecatching blooms that are sure to be a huge hit this year.
By Emma Kendell
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February Is the Key Pruning Window for These 10 Plants – Make the Cut Now Before Dormancy BreaksFebruary is the prime time to do some necessary pruning. Find out which plants will benefit most from a late winter trim this month.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Plant These 6 Trees in February – They’ll Shape Your Garden for Decades and Now Is the Perfect Time to Get GrowingSomewhat unbelievably, February is actually a great time for planting certain trees. Plant these 6 fabulous trees and transform your landscape.
By Teo Spengler
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Pruning Rose Of Sharon – When and How to Trim for Years of Sumptuous BloomsPrune your Rose of Sharon bush regularly to keep it compact and blooming well.
By Tyler Schuster





