Ornamental Gardens

Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and how to troubleshoot common pests, diseases, and growing problems!

Vibrant purple American Wisteria flowers, gracefully hanging in groups, catch the warm sunlight, showcasing their delicate petals. The vibrant hue contrasts beautifully with the lush green leaves, forming a picturesque scene of nature's vibrant and harmonious beauty.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for American Wisteria

If you are looking for a beautiful, vigorous vining plant that produces lots of gorgeous, fragrant flowers, consider American wisteria for your garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares all you need to know about cultivating and growing this excellent plant.

A close-up of Spicebush plants reveals wooden branches intermingling intricately. The tiny, umbel-like, greenish-yellow blooms add delicate charm to the scene. Lush branches in the background create a verdant tapestry of nature's beauty.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Spicebush

Are you curious about growing your own spicebush shrub? Spicebush is a native plant that makes a great addition to a shade garden or naturalized woodland garden. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these interesting plants.

A manzanita tree stands gracefully amidst the sun-drenched landscape, its branches reaching towards the sky, adorned with smooth, mahogany bark. The dappled sunlight highlights the intricate twists and turns, creating a mesmerizing dance of shadows.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Manzanita

With its peeling reddish bark and mysterious twisting branches, manzanita is an evergreen shrub in dry chaparral habitats. This iconic Western shrub thrives in dry xeriscapes with no irrigation. Garden expert Logan Hailey digs into everything you need to know about this striking tree with beautiful flowers and fruit.

Planting bare-root fruit tree in the garden. Close-up of a gardener's hand planting a fruit tree seedling into a hole in the garden. Bare root fruit tree features a sturdy central trunk with bare branches extending outward, displaying their branching structure. The root system is exposed and pruned to facilitate planting. A shovel is stuck into the soil nearby.

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How to Plant Bare-Root Fruit Trees

If you hope to enjoy homegrown peaches, pears, or apples, planting a tree is the first step! Join Briana Yablonski as she shares the steps for planting a bare-root fruit tree.

trees outdoor containers. Close-up of a lemon tree in a large container against a blurred garden background. Lemon trees are small to medium-sized evergreen trees with glossy, dark green leaves. The tree produces oval green-yellow fruits with rough skin.

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21 Best Trees For Pots and Containers

Whether you’re short on space or need a vertical accent for your patio or balcony garden, growing trees in pots is the answer. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 21 compact trees ideal for growing in containers outdoors.

A cluster of 'Dalmatian Peach' foxglove blooms elegantly in lush surroundings, showcasing tubular forms. The peach-colored flowers stand out against the backdrop of verdant green foliage, creating a captivating contrast in the garden landscape.

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15 Peach Perennial Flowers for Your Garden

The color peach is having a big year, and its crisp, warm, inviting shades imbue longtime garden favorites. Join garden professional Katherine Rowe in exploring beautiful peachy perennial options to unify and enliven the garden.

Delicate blue-eyed grass showcasing sky-blue petals at the edge of the slender, green leaves. The intricate flower cluster forms a stunning contrast against the surrounding foliage, emphasizing its petite yet captivating nature.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Blue-Eyed Grass

Are you looking for a low-maintenance plant that adds a unique look to your landscape? Blue-eyed grass is beautiful and interesting and blends well into just about any landscape style. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these spectacular and versatile plants.

A majestic Sugar Maple tree stands tall, its bark displaying intricate patterns and textures. The vibrant orange leaves shimmer in the sunlight. Against a clear blue sky, surrounding lush greenery completes a tranquil forest scene.

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11 Trees That Boost Property Value

Looking for a tree to enhance your property value? Wondering which one is right for your unique landscape? Certified master gardener Liz Jaros has you covered with this look at why trees are a good investment and a profile of 11 trees that will give you the most bang for your buck.

A close-up of Agapanthus plants showcases their vibrant blue flowers with delicate petals, gracefully attached to sturdy stems. The lush Agapanthus plants create a beautiful and lively display, contributing to the overall garden's aesthetic.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Agapanthus

Wondering if agapanthus might grow well in your garden? Looking for a little more information on this little-known niche plant? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros dishes the dirt on this low-maintenance garden gem and gives you the information you need to plant some yourself.

A serviceberry tree with ripe blue fruits on a shady day.

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The 29 Best Trees for Wildlife

Are you looking for some great landscaping trees that also benefit wildlife? You can provide a welcoming environment in your yard and attract birds, butterflies, and other fascinating animals by planting wildlife-friendly tree species. In this article, gardening expert and wildlife biologist Liessa Bowen introduces 29 fantastic trees that will enhance your landscape and look great, too!

A vibrant bouquet of stock flowers bursts forth in close-up, showcasing a spectrum of pinks, whites, magentas, and lavenders. Delicate, four-petaled blooms unfurl in various stages, with some buds tightly nestled, promising future splendor.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Stock Flowers

A beautiful, fragrant plant, stocks deserve pride of place in any garden for their splashes of color and captivating scent. These great plants are easy to grow from seed and are always abuzz with pollinators. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shows you how to grow beautiful stock flowers!