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Ornamental Videos
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7 Best Perennials To Divide In Fall: Clone Favorite Plants And Boost Bloom Rates
Divide these perennials in the fall for the best results and to enjoy new copies of your favorite plants in other areas of your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Overwinter Mums: Keep Chrysanthemums Coming Back Year After Year
Overwintering mums is possible with the right care. Learn how to winterize mums so you can have color in your fall garden every year.
By Tonya Barnett
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What You Need To Know About Pruning Hydrangeas In Fall – Before You Pick Up Your Pruners
It's fall and your hydrangeas are still looking great! But should you prune your hydrangeas now, or wait for the spring?
By Teo Spengler
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Time To Transplant Peonies: Why Fall Is The Best Time To Move Peonies, And How To Do It Right
If you want the healthiest peonies, replanting is a great way to boost longevity. Here’s why fall is the best time to move peonies, and how to transplant them correctly.
By Tonya Barnett
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Hydrangea Propagation - How To Root Hydrangea Cuttings
To propagate hydrangea cuttings, start with new growth that has no flowers on it. Remove a 6 inch stem, strip the bottom leaves, and dip it in rooting hormone.
By Liz Baessler
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12 Low-Maintenance Perennials: Foolproof Plants Absolutely Anyone Can Grow
Absolutely anyone can grow these low-maintenance perennials! Find out which foolproof plants to add to your garden for years of beautiful blooms.
By Amy Draiss
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7 Hydrangea Care Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Stunning Blooms
Hydrangeas are heroes of the summer garden, but these common care errors will stunt plants' growth potential and result in poor flowering.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Essential Cottage Garden Ideas: 5 Ways To Dive Into The Cottage Garden Trend
If you’re after easy cottage garden ideas for old fashioned beauty in any garden, read on! These five thematic selections will help fill your plot with old world charm and elegance
By Susan Albert
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Time For Peony Trimming: When To Cut Back Peonies For Longer Lasting Plants
You may love peonies, but do you know when to get busy with the snippers? Find out when to cut back peonies, as our expert advice points you in the right direction
By Tonya Barnett
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Cottage Garden Plants For Shade: Add Whimsy To Quiet Corners
A sunny garden often has shady corners. If you’re looking for cottage garden plants for shade, there are some beauties that will thrive in those spots.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Astilbe Care for Feathery Summer Blooms
Delicate flowers each year makes astilbe care a pleasure. Plant different varieties for a longer bloom season and enjoy their graceful presence in your garden.
By Becca Badgett
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6 Common Peony Diseases: How To Identify, Prevent & Treat Them
Peony diseases can ruin blooms and even be fatal to these typically long-lived plants. That’s why it’s important to learn how to identify, prevent, and treat problems before they cause lasting damage.
By Laura Walters
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Types Of Peonies Every Gardener Should Know
Knowing the different types of peonies helps when you want your garden to include these fabulous plants. Showy and always impressive, peonies are an elegant addition.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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 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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6 Tips For Peony Care In Spring – How To Give Your Peonies A Head Start This Spring
With some simple peony care in spring, you can give plants a head start on the growing season. Here's what you need to do to make sure peonies are good to grow.
By Laura Walters
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Peonies Not Blooming? 6 Common Reasons Why & How To Get More Flowers
Peonies not blooming is a big disappointment. Luckily, we have the solution. Here are the top 6 reasons why peonies refuse to bloom and how to ensure you have plenty of pretty flowers come spring.
By Laura Walters