Ornamental Gardens

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

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Flowers

How to Grow Pansies from Seed in 11 Steps

Do you want to enjoy the timeless beauty of pansies this season? These easy-to-grow flowers will make the perfect additions to your flower garden. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow pansies from seed the easy way.

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Ornamental Gardens

11 Bare-Root Perennials to Plant in January

Do you want to get a head start on your garden this year? You can find bare-rooted perennials at your local nursery that are ready for planting now. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the bare-root perennials you can plant in January.

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Trees

17 Trees and Shrubs You Should Prune in January

January is a great month to get started pruning some of your dormant trees and shrubs. If you're itching to get out in the garden, this is a good place to start. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss which trees are perfect for winter pruning.

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Trees

17 Best Trees You Can Grow in Containers

You don’t need a lot of land to grow your favorite trees. Several species of fruit trees and ornamental species thrive in small spaces. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the best trees you can grow in containers.

A large wicker basket filled with Amaryllis bulbs with smooth, brown papery husks and a rounded shape, perfect for saving and storing until next season.

Bulbs

How to Save and Store Amaryllis Bulbs for Next Year

Amaryllis flowers offer decadent blooms around the holidays. They’re perfect for decorating, adding bright red, pink, or white blossoms atop slender green stems. Follow these simple steps from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to ensure your bulbs bloom next year!

Three potted amaryllis plants in various stages, from blooming to wilted and dormant, demonstrating care for amaryllis after bloom.

Bulbs

What to Do With Amaryllis After They Bloom

Amaryllis offers stunning, gigantic blooms for you to enjoy indoors! You may have bought a potted bulb weeks ago and now notice its flowers are fading. Learn what you can do with the bulb, whether you’d like to recycle it or save it for next year. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares what you must do to save your amaryllis.

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Cacti & Succulents

Why Are My Aloe Plant Leaves Sticky?

Aloe plants have many wonderful uses, from soothing sunburns to looking great in your garden. Although they’re easy to grow, they can succumb to critters and diseases. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you why your aloe plant leaves are sticky and what to do about it.

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Trees

9 Reasons Your Lemon Cypress Tree is Dying and How to Save It

Fragrant, bright, and beautiful, lemon cypress trees are true stars in the garden. Their foliage remains golden yellow all year. If your tree turns brown or grows slowly, it may face diseases, pests, or cultivation issues. Join former nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant in solving these nine common lemon cypress problems.

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Shrubs

17 Best Shrubs for the Cut Flower Garden

Are you looking to plant a flowering hedge or add long-lived plants that provide beautiful blooms for arrangements? Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the top shrubs for your cut flower garden.

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Flowers

19 Showstopping Hellebore Varieties to Grow for Winter Blooms

Hellebores are delightful winter bloomers that can add color and beauty to your garden during the cold months. With their saucer-shaped flowers in shades that are both soft and bold, they are the belle of the winter landscape. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some beautiful varieties.