Ornamental Gardens

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

lungwort

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Lungwort

Looking to add some Lungwort to your garden? These beautiful perennials can make a wonderful shade garden addition, or low-growing ground cover plant. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares all you need to know about growing Lungwort in your garden, including plant maintenance and care tips.

shade garden containers

Shrubs

17 Tips For Container Gardening in The Shade

Thinking of using some containers in your shade garden but aren't quite sure where to start? Using containers or pots in shady areas can be a great way to transform lesser used spaces. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner gives you her top tips for using pots or containers in the shade this season.

hibiscus varieties

Shrubs

41 Different Types of Hibiscus Varieties For Your Garden

Planting hibiscus in your garden can be a challenge if you don't know what type of hibiscus to plant! There are many different varieties, with different colored flowers that can grow across many different hardiness zones. In this article, we examine our favorite types of hibiscus varieties for your home or garden space!

Monkshood flowers

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Monkshood

Monkshood flowers are strikingly beautiful, and can be the star of almost any shade garden. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner teaches you everything you need to know about Monkshood flowers, including tips for both maintenance and care.

vines with red flowers

Vines

17 Vines and Climbing Plants With Red Flowers

Thinking of adding a red flowering vine to your garden, but aren't quite sure where to start? There are many different options to add a vine with red flowers, many of them that climb without much support. In this article, we look at our favorite red flowering vines to help you choose the best fit for your garden!

Native Wildflower in Garden

Ornamental Gardens

21 Native Wildflowers For A Stunning Wildflower Garden

Thinking of starting a wildflower garden, but aren't sure which types of wildflowers you should pick? There are many different types of wildflowers you can choose from, which can make picking the right flower types a little daunting! In this article, we've created a comprehensive list of our favorites!

Color Changing Hydrangea

Shrubs

How to Change The Color of Your Hydrangeas in 6 Simple Steps

So you've decided you want to change your hydrangea's color to vibrant pink, beautiful blue, or a vivid violet? Some varieties of hydrangea will adjust their flower color based on the nutrient values of the soil. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through how to change the color of your hydrangeas in 6 simple steps!

plants that thrive in poor soil

Ornamental Gardens

21 Plants That Can Grow in Poor Soil Conditions

If you have poor soil conditions, picking plants to add to your garden can be a challenge! The good news is that there are many different plants that will grow in poor soil, and have learned to adapt to harsher conditions over time. In this article, we take a look at our favorite plants that will grow in even the poorest soil conditions.

White Dahlia With Pink Variety

Flowers

Dahlia Varieties: 64 Different Types of Dahlia Cultivars

Dahlias are some of the most beautiful perennial flowers you can add to your garden. But which types of dahlias should you add this season? While the flower lover in me says add "all of them," there simply just isn't enough room to do that. There are thousands of dahlia cultivars you can plant, so we've selected some of our favorites to show you how beautiful these flowers can be!