Ornamental Gardens

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

Orange annual flower growing in garden with deep orange blooms.

Flowers

11 Orange Annual Flowers to Plant This Season

Are you thinking of adding some orange annual flowers to your garden this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? There are many different options depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares her favorite orange annual flowers, with botanical information and pictures of each!

Beautiful yellow annual sunflower in sunflower field

Flowers

17 Yellow Annual Flowers to Plant This Season

Are you thinking of growing yellow annual flowers in your flowerbeds, but aren't sure which to pick? There are many different options, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares her favorite yellow annual flowers to add to your garden this season, with botanical information and pictures of each!

Yellow lantana growing in the garden with red and yellow blooms.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Lantana Plants

Lantana is a sun-friendly plant that has a variety of different uses. From border plantings to flowerbeds, these colorful flowers can brighten up any garden space. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker walks through how to plant, grow, and care for Lantana in your garden.

Marigolds growing in pots on the ground in garden.

Flowers

How to Grow Marigolds in Pots or Containers

Marigolds are some of the most popular flowers in flower gardens and vegetable gardens each season. But how do you get them to flourish if you want them planted in a container? In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker walks through how to grow Marigolds in pots or containers in just a few simple steps.

Garden Grown Marigolds

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Marigold Flowers

Are you thinking of adding some marigolds to your garden this season? These beautiful flowers are a staple in most flower gardens, as well as many vegetable gardens. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker takes you through all the details of growing marigolds, and their care.

Flowers

11 Tips for Growing Beautiful Zinnias in Pots

Zinnias are a flower grower's dream with their long bloom season, range of color options, and ability to grow well on patios in containers or raised beds. Today, there are cultivars explicitly bred for container growing, so if you have containers you want to fill up with flowers, look no further than zinnias. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich to discuss some tips and tricks to grow beautiful zinnias in containers.

Flowers

17 Easy Care Annual Flowers For Your Spring Garden

Are you looking for some low-maintenance annual flowers to grow in your spring garden this season? Depending on your hardiness zone, there are plenty of annual flowers to choose from. In this article, organic farmer and gardening expert Jenna Rich shares her favorite annual flowers to plant this season, with names and pictures of each!

A shot of a devloping plant showcasing how to grow aloe single leaf

Cacti & Succulents

Can You Grow Aloe Vera From a Single Leaf?

Are you thinking of growing an aloe vera plant from a single leaf? There are plenty of plants that can be propagated from just a leaf cutting. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through if Aloe can be grown from a leaf cutting, and if it's a good idea to attempt it.

Cacti & Succulents

How Much and How Often Should You Water Aloe Vera?

If you aren't sure how much water your aloe vera plant needs, you've come to the right place! While it may not need as much water as other succulents, there are some best practices you should follow when it comes to plant hydration. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through how much and how often you should be watering your aloe vera.

Cacti & Succulents

Is Aloe Vera Considered a Cactus or a Type of Succulent?

Not sure if Aloe vera is considered a type of succulent or a cactus? Or if there's even a difference between the two? This is an important factor to consider in order to understand maintenance requirements. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn takes you through Aloe's classification so you know what you can expect.

Cacti & Succulents

How to Prune a Ficus Tree in 7 Easy Steps

New to pruning your ficus tree? It doesn't have to be difficult! There are a few simple steps you'll want to follow in order to prune properly without harming the plant. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn shares the steps you'll want to follow when pruning your ficus tree.

Cacti & Succulents

How Much Direct or Indirect Sunlight Do Aloe Vera Plants Need?

Are you thinking of adding Aloe Vera to your indoor or outdoor garden, but want to know what type of sunlight it needs? There are a few things to consider, such as full sun, partial shade, and fully shaded locations. Then there are types of sunlight such as indirect, or direct. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through everything you need to know about this popular succulent's sunlight needs.