Ornamental Gardens

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

Trailing fuchsia variety with arching stems covered in pink and purple bell-shaped flowers spills over a hanging cone pot in a sunny garden setting.

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7 Top Trailiing Fuchsia Varieties for Hanging Baskets

Trailing fuchsia brings a touch of the exotic to enliven our shady garden areas. In hanging baskets, top performers and award winners draw the attention of garden visitors, including pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights outstanding trailing varieties for hanging baskets this season.

A close-up shot of several pink and puprle colored hanging flowers,alongside its green foliage, showcasing the fuchsia flower

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Fuchsias

Fuchsias are abundant in summer. You’ll see them cascading over hanging baskets, filling raised beds, and decorating front porches. These shade lovers excel in home gardens, and some overwinter in mild regions! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for fuchsias alongside fuchsia lover Jerad Bryant.

Extra-large white zinnia blooms with densely layered, slightly ruffled petals sit atop tall green stems with broad, lance-shaped leaves.

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7 Zinnias with Extra Large Blooms

Zinnias are famous for their variety! Some of the best ones are the extra-large bloomers. If you’re looking for a gorgeous zinnia, start with one of these seven extra-large blooming cultivars.

A close-up shot of a flower with an abundance of slender, salmon-pink colored petals of a variety of cactus zinnias

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Cactus Zinnias

Cactus zinnias are large, colorful, and easy to grow! These flamboyant flowers make an excellent addition to the cutting garden and flower beds. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing and caring for these exciting, long-blooming plants.

A close-up shot of white petals and yellow center of the desert zinnias

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Desert Zinnias

Desert zinnias are a wonderful species, and unlike their more popular cousin, they are perennials in many regions. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing these drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowers this summer.

Clusters of blooming full sun perennials - Asters with daisy-like purple petals and golden-yellow centers rise above dense green foliage.

Ornamental Gardens

19 Best Perennials For Full Sun

Perennials that flourish in the sun-drenched garden rely on full exposure for the best growth and flowering. The best ones perform across garden styles with easy care, needing few extra resources to provide their ornamental and ecological rewards. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top perennials to withstand what summer brings their way with a continual show.

A close-up shot of a person using scissors to trim down tall purple flower spires, showcasing how to cut back lupine

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How and When to Cut Back Lupine Flowers

Lupines bring waves of captivating, easy color to the spring and summer garden. With simple and strategic cutback, we can foster more blooms, control seeding, and prep for winter. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to trim lupines to get the best of the short-lived perennials.