Ornamental Gardens

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

Dark and Moody Rose Blooming in Garden

Flowers

17 Deep and Moody Roses For a Dramatic Garden

Do you love a bit of drama in the garden? Deep and moody roses pop in the landscape with unexpected sultry color. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood gives the details on dark and beautiful roses you can grow!

Early summer blooming flowers in the garden

Flowers

37 Flowering Plants That Bloom in Early Summer

Are you looking for some flowering plants that will bloom in early summer? There are many different plants to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite early summer flowering plants you can plant this season!

transplant coneflowers

Flowers

How and When to Transplant Coneflowers For Best Results

Transplanting coneflowers at the wrong time will impact their lifespan and limit their beautiful blooms. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares the best time of season to transplant coneflowers into your garden, whether started by yourself indoors, or purchased from a local nursery and planted.

neutral roses

Flowers

21 Neutral Colored Roses You Can Grow This Season

Are you drawn to soothing neutral colors? Neutrals have been a popular trend in home decor for a while now, but they are underused in garden palettes. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood talks about 21 elegant neutral-colored roses that will beautify your garden.

Tropical hibiscus shrub being pruned by a gardener with shears. The shrub has bright green foliage with serrated edges and lavender blooms, each with a red center

Shrubs

How and When to Prune Hibiscus Plants

Do your hibiscus plants need a good pruning? Maybe you aren't sure when to prune them, or how it's done without causing damage to the plant? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares how to prune hibiscus properly, and the best times of year to get it done.

eggshells hydrangeas

Shrubs

Are Eggshells Good or Bad For Hydrangeas?

Thinking of using eggshells with your hydrangeas this season? Many gardeners swear by eggshells as a fertilizer component, but will they have a positive or negative impact on your beautiful hydrangeas? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines this common garden practice and if it's one you should avoid this season.

Honey Bee on Pink Ice plant

Cacti & Succulents

15 Succulents That Attract Bees and Other Pollinators

Looking for some succulent plants that will attract bees and other pollinators? There are plenty o f different options depending on your growing climate. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite succulents that will welcome bees and other pollinators to your garden.

earth kind roses

Flowers

16 Beautiful and Environmentally Friendly Earth Kind Roses

Would you like to grow roses without harsh chemicals and fertilizers? Earth-KindⓇ roses have been rigorously tested to perform for the environmentally-conscious gardener. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood talks about Earth-KindⓇ roses and gives the details on cultivars you’ll want to try in your garden!

prune coneflower

Flowers

Deadheading and Pruning Coneflowers: 7 Expert Tips

Looking for some beautiful coneflower blooms? Pruning is an essential part of coneflower care, but can be a bit confusing depending on your garden goals. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her top tips for perfectly pruned coneflowers this season!

May Blooming Perennial Flower in Garden

Flowers

17 May Blooming Perennials to Plant Right Now

Are you looking for some perennials you can plant now that will bloom in the month of May? There are a number of different flowering perennials you can plant right now, and have blooming this month! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite May blooming perennials to get into the ground as soon as possible.