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Ornamental Gardens

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

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Flowers

72 Beautiful Perennial Flowers For Every Part of the Garden

Thinking of adding some perennial flowers to your garden this season, but aren't sure which ones to pick? There are many different types of perennial flowers that can brighten up just about any garden. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorite perennial flowers, with names and pictures of each one.

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Flowers

53 Yellow Flowers With Names and Pictures

Thinking of adding some bright yellow blooms to your garden this year? The good news is that there's no shortage of yellow flowers to brighten up your planting space. From perennials to annuals, there's plenty of beautiful yellow blooms to go around. In this article, we take a look at some of the most popular yellow flowers for your flower garden.

Hydrangea Variety in Full Sun

Shrubs

21 Different Hydrangea Varieties That Love Full Sun

Thinking of planting some hydrangeas but aren't sure if they can take full sun? Well the good news is, there's actually plenty of different hydrangea varieties that are sun tolerant! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago takes a deeper look at her favorite full sun hydrangea varieties.

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Flowers

31 Different Varieties of Colorful Rex Begonias

Are you thinking of growing some rex begonias this season, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different Rex begonia varieties you can grow, depending on what your goals are. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her favorite types of Rex Begonias, with names and pictures of each!

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Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Mexican Heather

Mexican heather, sometimes called false heather or elfin herb, is a beautiful warm-climate shrub. This low-maintenance perennial Cuphea hyssopifolia makes an excellent low border with tiny flowers. Kelli Klein explores its care and shares growing tips.

shade garden tips

Ornamental Gardens

17 Tips For Planting The Perfect Shade Garden

Thinking about planting a shade garden but aren't sure of the best way to do it? It's important to plan out your shade garden properly, and make sure you have the right selection of plants. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her 17 tips for creating the perfect shade garden!

joe pye weed growing in garden with pink flowers at the top of the plant.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care for Joe Pye Weed

Thinking of adding Joe Pye weed to your garden this season? This native plant is a popular perennial that compliments many other plants in the garden. In this article, Certified Master Gardener Laura Elsner takes you through all you need to know about Joe Pye weed, incliding its maintenance and care.

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Flowers

37 Pink Perennial Flowers with Names and Pictures

Thinking of adding some perennial flowers to your garden but aren't sure which ones to pick? Perhaps some pink perennial flowers are just the right addition to your gardening space! In this article, hobby gardener Jason White takes a look at some popular pink perennial plants, with names and pictures of each!

A shot of a composition of vibrant violet colored blooms and green foliage of a climbing plant, showcasing vines with purple flowers

Vines

11 Beautiful Vines With Purple Flowers

Thinking of planting some vines this season but want to make sure they have purple flowers? The good news is you have plenty of options, as many vines and climbers have purple flowers. In this article, you'll learn all about our favorite purple flowered vines, and where they can grow!

Sun Friendly Coleus Variety

Shrubs

11 Full Sun Coleus Varieties For Sunny Gardens

Thinking of planting some coleus in your garden, but aren't sure if they can take full sun? The good news is, there are several coleus varieties that can handle more sunlight than others, despite what you may have heard. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner takes a look at her favorite sun-friendly coleus varieties.