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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Growing Hostas: How To Care For A Hosta Plant
A hosta plant may be the prettiest shade plant in your yard. It thrives underneath trees and even in deep-shade areas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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10 Types of Sedum: Best Stonecrop Varieties For Sustainable Gardens
Few plants work harder, more efficiently or quite so creatively as stonecrops. Discover the best types of sedum for beautiful and sustainable gardening projects
By Janey Goulding
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Growing Calla Lilies - Calla Lily Care Guide
Beautiful 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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Grow Caladiums: Best Care For Elephant Ear Plants
Multi-patterned caladiums are a firm favorite both in the garden and in indoor containers. Find out how to grow your own ‘elephant ears’ and get the most from these tropical beauties
By Tonya Barnett
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Trees That Grow In Water – Best Trees For Wet Soil
Certain trees growing in water or wet areas of your yard can help improve drainage, but be sure they’re the right ones.
By Teo Spengler
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Burro’s Tail: Ultimate Care And Growing Guide
Perfect for the novice gardener, burro’s tail succulent, or donkey tail plant, is simple to care for and propagates easily.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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When Orchid Tree Flowers Don’t Appear: How To Encourage Bauhinia Blooms
If you don’t see orchid tree flowers straight away, don’t panic. We show you how to get savvy with common orchid tree problems – and how to bring on the bauhinia blooms
By Teo Spengler
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Overwintering Geraniums: Best Winter Care So They Last For Longer
Taking the time for overwintering geraniums is one of the key ways to extend the longevity of your beloved plants. We show you how to keep them flourishing year after year
By Heather Rhoades
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Best Underrated Plants: Forgotten Plants That Deserve A Second Look
We all love a showstopper, but there are plenty of unsung garden heroes that can elevate the vitality of your plot. We round up eight underrated plants you need to grow this year
By Bonnie Grant
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Coleus Care Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Dramatic and colorful, coleus plants are a staple in warm zones and containers, and they love partial shade.
By Nikki Tilley
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Growing Tulips - Care And Tulip Planting Tips
Learning how to take care of tulips will make adding these flowers to your garden easy. This article will provide tips for growing and planting tulip bulbs.
By Heather Rhoades
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What To Do With A Poinsettia After Christmas
We've all wondered what to do with a poinsettia after Christmas. Nurture it through the year for more bright blooms next winter.
By Nikki Tilley
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Echeveria Care Guide -- How To Grow Echeveria Succulents
Echeveria is a great plant, with its care practically foolproof. Learn more about these plants and how to grow them in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Grecian Windflowers – How To Grow Anemone Windflowers
By growing Grecian windflowers, you can add a pretty new perennial to your garden. This spring bulb comes in range of colors, providing low clumps of blooms that easily fit into a variety of garden types and climates. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Epidendrum Radicans Or Reed Orchid Care & Characteristics
Epidendum radicans or “reed orchids” can be garden-grown in warmer regions, and are easy to grow indoors or out.
By Tonya Barnett
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Why Are My African Violet Flowers Dying?
If your African violet flowers are dying, there are a few things you need to check, especially if they’re wilting, drooping or turning brown.
By Tonya Barnett
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Ornamental Grasses: A Must-Have For Every Landscape
Dramatic and decorative ornamental grasses have become popular substitutes for turf grass.
By Liz Baessler