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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6 Best Flowering Plants For Privacy – Grow A Beautiful Backyard Oasis
Create secluded, peaceful garden areas by screening with flowering plants that offer privacy in addition to colorful, fragrant blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Azalea Cuttings For an Infinite Number of Plants
Taking azalea cuttings to grow new azalea bushes is so easy. Fill your garden with new plants from your favorite azalea at no cost!
By Teo Spengler
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What Keeps Jasmine Plant From Flowering and What You Can Do
If your jasmine plant is not flowering you’re missing out on the best thing about it. Check your growing conditions and get that plant blooming again!
By Becca Badgett
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Orchid Leaves Turning Yellow: Common Causes And Remedies
Yellow orchid leaves are a frequent cause of concern for indoor gardeners. Discover how to diagnose the issue, and restore your plant to full health.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Pruning Peonies For Better Blooms & Healthier Plants: A Complete How-To Guide
Pruning peonies is easy, and they often require no pruning at all. So how do you know when to trim peonies? Read this article to find out more about when and how to prune a peony.
By Laura Walters
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How To Grow Beautiful Asters in Your Garden
Sweet, old-fashioned aster flowers will fill your garden spaces with color in late summer and fall, and their small daisy-like flowers are a perfect addition for beauty and pollinators.
By Becca Badgett
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How Often Do Orchids Bloom? And How To Encourage More Frequent Flowers
If you're impatiently waiting for your orchid to rebloom, it pays to understand its natural flowering cycle. Discover common bloom times, and how to increase frequency.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Rose Of Sharon, A Complete Care And Growing Guide
The lovely, old-fashioned Rose of Sharon is a delight to grow with abundant colorful flowers that bloom into fall. Grow it as a shrub or a tree.
By Becca Badgett
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7 Cut-and-Come-Again Flowers To Grow In Your Garden
Grow your own gorgeous cut flowers that you can harvest throughout the season. This pick of generous blooms will keep your vases occupied all summer long.
By Amy Grant
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How To Fertilize Peonies For Better Blooms
Newly planted peonies benefit from balanced fertilizer applications. Once established, fertilize peonies every three years or so.
By Teo Spengler
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Portulaca: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
Grow a beautiful portulaca for a lovely, multi-colored cascade of summer flowers. Easy to grow and not at all fussy.
By Stan V. Griep
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Is Tropical Milkweed Bad For Your Butterflies? What You Can Do
Tropical milkweed is a harmful plant that can trick both humans and monarch butterflies, and is contributing to declining monarch populations.
By Teo Spengler
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7 Fragrant Hedge Plants For Heavenly Floral Boundaries
A fragrant hedge will boost your home's curb appeal, providing a feast for the senses with glorious flowers and a delicious aroma.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Indoor Eucalyptus Plants: Complete Care And Growing Guide
Imagine an indoor eucalyptus plant as fragrant and pretty as tall eucalyptus trees, but small enough to grace your interior.
By Teo Spengler
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How Often To Water Orchids – The Definitive Guide
Orchids are too often victims of under and over-watering. Discover how often popular species need to be watered and the key signs to look for.
By Amy Grant
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9 Annual Flowers That Bloom All Summer Long
This curated pick of show-stopping annuals will fill out your garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets until the end of summer.
By Amy Grant
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Sweet Alyssum: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
Delicate and pretty sweet alyssum flowers are perfect in borders and pollinator gardens. They love sunlight, but not extreme heat.
By Bonnie L. Grant