Ornamental Gardens

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

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Ornamental Gardens

5 Ways to Keep Annuals Blooming all Summer Long

If you’ve grown a spring annual that blooms and then that’s it, you probably want to know how to keep annuals blooming through their entire season. With the right care, you can do this, and many will reseed and bloom again even more profusely. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses how to keep flowers in the garden even longer.

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Flowers

How to Make Cut Hyacinths Last

Hyacinths are one of the most fragrant cut flowers of spring, but they tend to fade quickly if handled the wrong way. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares eight tips for keeping cut hyacinths fresh and blooming as long as possible.

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Ornamental Gardens

7 Spring Container Combinations That Look Planted By a Pro

If you’ve ever wanted to create spring container combinations that have a professional vibe, now is the time! These arrangements are achievable no matter the size of your garden, whether it’s solely in containers or an established in-ground space. Experienced gardener and former landscaper, Sarah Jay, lays out seven you can build right now.

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Trees

The 7 Best Magnolia Varieties for Small Yards

Full-sized magnolias are spectacular, but they can quickly overwhelm a small garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven compact varieties that deliver the flowers and fragrance without taking over the yard.

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Flowers

7 Zinnias That Butterflies and Hummingbirds Can’t Resist

Because there are so many to pick from, you can easily grow zinnias for butterflies and hummingbirds. These generous flowers are great for your winged friends, and they’re a confidence booster, no matter your skill level. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses seven of the best to grow, and why hummingbirds and butterflies love them so much.

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Vines

Grow These 7 Vines to Attract More Hummingbirds to Your Garden

To bring in your favorite pollinators, plant the right plants. Many vines attract hummingbirds, and they’re readily available for bringing home and planting. If you want them to stop by your garden, this is how you do it! Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven vines that hummingbirds love.

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Ornamental Gardens

How to Design a Four-Season Pollinator Garden

If you’ve dreamed about growing a four-season pollinator garden, it’s never a bad time to start planning for one. If you’re lucky enough to plan in mild spring or fall seasons, you can even plant it out. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides guidelines for cultivating a garden that attracts pollinators.

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Ornamental Gardens

7 Slug-Resistant Hosta Varieties for Spring

If you have a moist, shady garden, hostas can be difficult to grow. This spring, throw in a few slug-resistant hosta varieties to keep the snails and slugs away. Including these will divert those pesky dudes to leaf litter and weeds where they belong. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven varieties with slug-repelling properties.

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Shrubs

April Rose Care: Pruning, Feeding, and Pest Prevention

April rose care is all about supporting your climbers and shrubs as they experience the growth spurt that comes with the warming weather. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, walks rose growers through the care process and includes some tips to help roses thrive.