Ornamental Gardens

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

Red Flowering Shrub Bush

Shrubs

Red Flowering Shrubs: 21 Red Flower Bushes For Your Garden

Thinking of adding some red flowering shrubs to your home garden? There are many different bushes with red flowers to consider when thinking about adding them to your garden space. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

Tall Perennial Flowers

Flowers

21 Tall Perennial Flowers For Your Home Garden

Looking to add some height to your garden this season? Adding some tall perennial flowers can be a great addition to your garden when it comes to filling in open space. They also come in a wide variety of different colors to mix in with other garden plants. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorite tall perennial flowers.

White astilbe flowers blooming in the garden in spring

Flowers

7 Tips for Extending the Bloom Times of Your Astilbe

Are you trying to get the most out of your Astilbe blooms this season? There are a few different actions you can take that will keep your Astilbe's blooms thriving. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her top tips for long-lasting Astilbe flowers in the garden.

Short Perennials

Shrubs

61 Low Growing Perennial Plants For Garden Edges and Borders

Are you thinking of adding some shorter perennial plants to your garden edges or borders? In this article, we examine 61 of our favorite perennial plants that are smaller in stature. These plants will return year after year, and give your garden a great look with the foliage that's closer to the ground.

hosta varieties

Shrubs

Hosta Varieties: 31 Different Types of Hosta Cultivars

Thinking of planting some hostas in your garden but aren't sure which variety to choose? The good news is that there are over 3,000 different types of hosta cultivars to choose from! In this article, certified master gardener and hosta expert Laura Elsner takes walks through her favorite hosta varieties.

Shade Loving Perennial Flower

Ornamental Gardens

31 Perennial Flowers For Shaded Gardens With Limited Sun

If you have a shaded gardening area, finding the right flowers to plant can be quite a challenge. It's important to have the right balance of sunlight for perennials to come back year after year. In this article, hobby gardener Jason White looks at 31 shade loving perennials that will come back each year if properly cared for.

Orange Perennial Flower

Flowers

21 Orange Perennial Flowers With Names and Pictures

Thinking of adding some color to your garden, and have settled on some bright orange? Finding the right balance of colors in any flower garden is critical, especially if you want these flowers to come back each year. In this article, we look at our favorite orange perennial flowers that will help bring a bit of energy to your flower garden this season, and many more after it.

petunias seed

Flowers

How to Grow Petunias from Seed in 7 Simple Steps

Are you trying to grow petunias from seed this season but aren't sure where to start? Whether seeds are started indoors, or winter sown outdoors, these tender perennials are fast-growing and low maintenance. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley share how to grow petunias from seed in a few simple steps.

Jackfruit-in-Garden-on-Tree

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jackfruit

Thinking of planting some jackfruit trees in your backyard, or somewhere in your home garden, but aren't sure where to start? Jackfruit can be a unique tree to grow, but they do best in certain hardiness zones, and perform well with certain soil types. Find out how to plant, grow, and care for Jackfruit in your backyard or home garden.

Perennial Flower Blooming in Spring Garden

Flowers

21 Early Blooming Spring Perennial Flowers

Looking to add some new perennial flowers to your garden, but want to make sure they bloom as early as possible? There are many early blooming spring perennials that will do the job, and the key is finding the right balance of colors and growth. In this article, we look at our favorite early bloomers that will give your garden some color in the early spring.