Ornamental Gardens

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

orchids hanging baskets

Flowers

9 Tips For Growing Beautiful Orchids in Hanging Baskets

Orchids can be picky plants when it comes to their growth habitat. So you may be concerned if you are trying to grow them in anything other than their natural environment. The good news is, hanging baskets are close to native environments for many orchid types. In this article, gardening expert and orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for beautiful blooming orchids in hanging baskets!

A close-up shot of a composition of flowers, that answers the questions, are dahlias perennials

Flowers

Are Dahlias Perennials or Annuals?

Are dahlias perennials, or are they annuals? Depending on where you're growing dahlias, the answer may change. Gardening expert Kelli Klein explains why that is and what it means for your flower garden.

Multicolored rose with purple and white coloring on the flower petals

Flowers

15 Multicolored Roses to Brighten Up Your Garden

Do you love lots of color in the garden? If you can never pick just one favorite shade, multi-colored roses let you have it all. With beautiful combinations of color and unique patterns, these flashy roses are the life of any garden party. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 15 beautiful multi-colored roses that will liven up your garden!

Bright orange hibiscus flower blooming in the garden with beautiful orange flowers

Shrubs

11 Tips for Longer Lasting Hibiscus Blooms

Are you looking to get longer lasting blooms from your Hibiscus this season? Hibiscus blooms can last a while, but there are some tricks to getting their blooms to stick around. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for ensuring you get the most out of your hibiscus this season.

A close-up shot of developing pink colored flowers known as dahlias

Bulbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Dahlias

Dahlias come in many shapes and colors, and add style to a space. They make excellent garden bulbs and cut flowers. Sarah Jay will guide through the steps on how to grow dahlias in your garden.

eggshells roses

Flowers

Are Eggshells Good or Bad For Roses?

We all love the idea of DIY organic fertilizers, but do eggshells really work wonders in the garden? Or is this just another gardening myth you can ignore? In this article, rose enthusiast and gardening expert Danielle Sherwood examines the common advice that using eggshells results in better roses.

flowers for sandy soil

Flowers

17 Beautiful Flowers That Thrive in Sandy Soils

Do you have sandy soil in your garden? If so, you may have had a hard time picking the perfect flowers to plant. But fear not, as there are actually quite a few flowers that grow quite well in even less than ideal soil conditions. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite flowers that can actually thrive in sandy soil.

Purple iris blooming in garden with green grass in background

Flowers

15 Stunning Purple Iris Cultivars for Your Flowerbeds

Are you thinking of growing purple irises this season but aren't sure where to start? There are many different types of purple irises you can grow that will come back each season! In this article, gardening expert and certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite purple irises you can add to your flowerbeds this season!

Annabelle Hydrangea growing in garden with beautiful white flowers

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea

Thinking of adding an 'Annabelle" hydrangea to your garden, but aren't sure where to start? These beautiful flowering shrubs are easy to care for if they are provided proper growing conditions. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago shares everything you need to know about 'Annabelle" hydrangeas, including their maintenance and care.

ground cover roses

Flowers

17 Beautiful Low Growing Ground Cover Roses

Do you have a garden bed that could use some long-lasting color? Groundcover roses are easy to care for and bloom all summer long! In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 17 low-growing groundcover roses that look great in the landscape.

april perennial flowers

Flowers

15 Perennial Flowers to Direct Seed in April

April is when temperatures start to heat up, and winter starts to leave. It's also the perfect month to start direct seeding perennial flowers into your garden beds. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite perennial flowers you can direct seed into your garden during the month of April!

orange hibiscus

Shrubs

11 Orange Hibiscus Varieties to Brighten Your Garden

Thinking of adding an orange hibiscus to your garden but aren't sure where to start? There are many different orange hibiscus plants you can grow, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite orange hibiscus varieties, with names and pictures of each!