Ornamental Gardens

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

A focused shot of various colored torenia

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Torenia

Torenia is a stunning addition to a shade garden. Whether you call it wishbone flower, clown flower, or any other name, our tips will help you grow it right. Lorin Nielsen is the expert who will help you get the best from these pretty annuals.

A close-up shot of a small composition of evergreen perennials, commonly known as candytuft

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Candytuft

Looking for a low-maintenance plant for borders, or a good erosion-control ground cover for areas with no foot traffic? Consider candytuft! Lorin Nielsen will take you through the conditions they need to flourish in the garden.

A single bright yellow flower head of Cotula coronopifolia perched on a thin green stem surrounded by delicate foliage.

Ground Cover

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Brass Buttons

Brass buttons plants are an excellent ground cover option for pathways, lawns, and corridors. It has a feathery appearance and forms a dense mat that is easy to maintain. Learn to care for Leptinella in this comprehensive guide by Kevin Espiritu.