Ornamental Gardens

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

Pink and purple spiky flowers blooming in rustic metal containers filled with moss, displayed alongside colorful pots on a bright surface.

Bulbs

When and How to Plant Hyacinth Bulbs

Along with tulips and daffodils, hyacinths are a sure sign that spring has arrived in your garden. Biologist and garden enthusiast Lindsay Miller unpacks when and how to plant these fragrant bulbs.

Close-up of female hands spraying fertilizer on a flowering amaryllis plant with vibrant red flowers and long green leaves, set in a sunny garden with bright natural light.

Bulbs

9 Amaryllis Fertilizing Tips for the Best Blooms

If you want to want colorful Amaryllis blooms, there are a few fertilizing tips to pay attention to. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum takes you through the top fertilizing tips to get vibrant amaryllis blooms this season.

Tall Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' with golden plumes swaying gently above dense green clumps.

Ornamental Gardens

11 Ornamental Grasses That Look Magical in the Snow

Ornamental grasses have surprises in store for the winter landscape. Ice on their feathery seedheads and tufts of snow on their blades glimmer in the sun. Leave them standing this fall to enjoy their multi-season attributes. Birds and other wildlife appreciate them, too. Explore top contenders for a winter wonderland with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

Dried brown flowers with delicate stems dusted lightly with snow, standing amidst sparse wintry branches.

Shrubs

9 Ways to Ensure Your Hydrangeas Survive Winter Freezes

Hydrangeas are tough shrubs with roots that tolerate cold temperatures, but you don't want to risk losing precious growth over the winter. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips for protecting your shrubs from the cold so that they will look better than ever next spring.

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Trees

Should You Prune Evergreens in December?

Evergreens shine in December, holding down a foundation of foliage amongst their dormant, deciduous neighbors. Some require little to no pruning, but others can use some shaping. Join Melissa Strauss to find out if December is a good time to do that pruning.

The Magnolia stellata tree, a winter-flowering tree, displays delicate white, star-like flowers with numerous elongated petals, blooming in early spring before the leaves appear.

Shrubs

17 Winter-Flowering Shrubs and Trees for Your Landscape

Winter doesn’t necessarily mean a garden without flowers; trees and shrubs are happy to fill the role of seasonal bloomers. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring gems that flower in winter, adding color, fragrance, and visual interest to the frosty landscape.

A close-up shot of yellow flowers and woody stems of a deciduous shrub named winter jasmine

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Winter Jasmine

Winter jasmine bursts into bloom in the late winter, adding brightness to otherwise drab landscapes. So, if you want winter color, this plant is a great option! Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow and care for this unique plant.

alberta spruce problems. An Alberta spruce plant with dense, compact branches covered in needle-like, bright green leaves that are soft to the touch and arranged in a spiral pattern.

Trees

11 Alberta Spruce Tree Growing Problems to Watch For

The Alberta spruce is an iconic conifer that adds a touch of elegance to your garden. Although it’s slow-growing and easy to care for, there are a few things to watch out for. In this article, horticulture enthusiast Matt Dursum takes you through common Alberta spruce tree growing problems to watch out for.

Slender green stems hold clusters of flowers with delicate lavender petals and vibrant yellow centers, surrounded by narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Douglas Asters

Douglas asters erupt into bloom from late summer through autumn. Their purple petals and yellow centers decorate landscapes throughout western North America. Why not add them to your garden? Learn how to best care for these wildflowers alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

A hand using orange pruning shears to cut white chrysanthemums with yellow centers, surrounded by lush green stems and neighboring flowers.

Flowers

How to Deadhead Mums to Keep the Blooms Coming

Chrysanthemums, full of glory in autumnal tones, benefit from easy deadheading for a lasting show of color. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore the benefits and basics of removing faded blooms to extend flowering and develop strong roots for in-ground selections.