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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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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Sow These 5 Fast-Growing Flower Seeds in July to Refresh Your Garden With a Renewed Burst of Beautiful BloomsAll these quick-to-bloom beauties are so quick and easy to grow from seed, even if you’re a beginner gardener, and they'll keep your yard radiant right up to the first frost.
By Emma Kendell
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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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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
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Calla Lily Care Guide: Discover the Secrets to Growing Gorgeous Tropical Bulbs for a Stunning Summer DisplayBeautiful and graceful calla lilies aren’t terribly fussy, and are an elegant addition to any garden where there’s full or partial sun.
By Nikki Tilley
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Tired of Next Door’s BBQ Smoke Invading Your Patio? These 8 Fragrant Plants Help Mask Odors and Create CalmSummer days in your yard should be soothing, uplifting and filled with joy. But if you’re dealing with unpleasant smells coming from elsewhere, these lovely plant shields can create a fragrant forcefield
By Teo Spengler
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Fading June Blooms? These 7 Gorgeous Perennials Keep the Summer Show Going Strong with Showstopping FoliageFoliage plants might not seem like obvious candidates for razzle-dazzle, but these leafy perennials hold their own against any big bloomers. These hardworking foliage heroes give long-lasting color, texture and awesome structure all summer
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do With Clematis in June for Big Blooms That Return Year After Year – 5 Easy Tasks to Do Before the End of the MonthKeep clematis blooming beautifully every year by giving them the care they need now. Here's what you need to do in June for vines filled with flowers.
By Teo Spengler
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Get Your Dahlias Ready for Their Biggest, Boldest Blooms Yet – 6 Vital June Tasks for a Sensational SummerThe groundwork for a spectacular dahlia display is laid long before peak flowering – these timely tasks ensure abundant blooms that last throughout the season.
By Tyler Schuster





