Ornamental Gardens

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

Globe Thistle

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Globe Thistle: How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Echinops

If you are looking for a beautifully unique blue flower that adds some variety to your garden, look no further than the globe thistle. This unique plant has some strikingly beautiful blue flowers, and is fairly easy to care for depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through how to plant, grow, and care for this amazing plant.

Grape Hyacinth

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Grape Hyacinth

Thinking of planting grape hyacinth in your garden, or around your home? This beautiful flowering plant can be something different and unique, that's not commonly seen amongst gardens around the globe. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton examines how to plant, grow, and care for grape hyacinth.

pink peonies

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37 Different Pink Peonies to Grow This Season

Are you looking for some pink peonies to add to your flower garden this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? These popular flowers can be intimidating due to the sheer amount you have to choose from. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner looks at her favorite varieties of Pink Peonies, with names and pictures of each.

An area of the garden with petunia companions, including tall spikes with blue flowers and other blooms win different shades of red and pink

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21 Companion Plants to Grow With Petunias This Season

Are you looking for some companion plants to grow alongside your garden petunias this season? There are many different petunia companions to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at her favirote plants to pair with petunias.

A shot of spiky fruits and branches of the durian tree

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Durian Tree

The durian tree produces giant, spiky fruits that have a distinctive, pungent aroma and are popular throughout Asia. This large tree can also be grown in the US in certain climates. Sarah Jay shares care tips.

Palm Tree in Texas Yard

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Texas Palm Trees: 11 Types of Palms That Grow Well in Texas

Thinking of planting some palm trees in your Texas home or garden but aren't sure which variety is the best to choose from? Texas can be tricky due to the varying climates within the state. But there are many palm trees well suited for the highly variable climate. Let's take a look at our favorite palms for Texas yards and garden spaces.

Dyed Blue Orchid Flowers

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Blue Orchids: Are They Real Flowers? Do They Exist Naturally?

Many gardeners look for that single flower that will set their garden apart from others. For some people, that's finding a flower of a unique color. Few flowers are more beautiful than orchids, and blue flowers are some of the most sought after. So what about blue orchids? Are these flowers actually real? Do they exist without being modified? Gardening expert Madison Moulton gets down to the nitty gritty details in this article.

A shot of a row of saplings near a fence, with several developing flowers underneath them, showcasing what to plant under cedar trees

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Planting Under Cedar Trees: 17 Species to Try

Do you have a cedar tree in your yard, but aren't quite sure what to plant underneath it? Certain plants will grow much better underneath cedar trees, but how do you know which ones to pick? In this article, amateur gardener Jason White examines what kind of plants do well underneath cedar trees, as well as several of the most popular options.

Astilbe care presents fern-like foliage and feathery, plume-like clusters of flowers in shades of pink.

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How to Plant, Grow, Care for Astilbe

Proper astilbe care will produce a display of gorgeous astilbe flowers to brighten your garden spaces! These shade-loving perennials are a great way to add color to darker areas of your garden. This guide reveals our top tips to care for your astilbe plants.

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21 Different Types of Hardwood Trees For Homes and Gardens

Planting a hardwood tree can be difficult, especially if you don't know what you are looking for! There are many different types of hardwood trees, and not all of them are well suited to all climates. In this article, we look at our favorite types of hardwood trees, with picture identification of each!