Ornamental Gardens

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

Grafted Roses in Garden growing close up

Flowers

How to Get Rid of Rose Suckers in 5 Easy Steps

Does your rose suddenly look different than the variety you planted? Grafting is popular for increasing the hardiness and vigor of many varieties, but the rootstock can send out suckers that threaten your rose. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood explains why suckers happen and what to do about it.

disease resistant roses

Flowers

15 Disease Resistant Roses to Grow This Season

Would you love to grow roses without all the fuss? They have a reputation for being finicky and hard to grow, but disease-resistant rose varieties completely change the game. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top 15 beautiful and healthy disease-resistant roses for your garden!

Patriotic America Rose For Memorial Day

Flowers

13 Patriotic Roses to Plant This Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day, join the tradition of planting or decorating with flowers to honor loved ones who’ve lost their lives in service. In this article, rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares special roses with ties to Memorial Day. Plant one this holiday as a beautiful token of remembrance that will endure for years to come!

rhododendron problems

Shrubs

11 Common Problems With Rhododendrons You Shouldn’t Ignore

Are you Rhododendrons looking a bit worse for wear this season? There are many common issues that can impact the way your rhododendrons look. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares the most common problems that may plague your Rhododendrons, and what to do about each issue.

Big flowering hydrangeas growing in garden with green foliage.

Shrubs

How Big Will Hydrangeas Grow When Fully Mature?

Curious to know how big your hydrangeas will grow when fully mature? While this will depend on many factors, including the type of hydrangea you grow, there are some basic characteristics of this popular shrub. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines the typical hydrangea size by species, with a comprehensive growth chart for each.