Ornamental Gardens

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

Annabelle Hydrangea growing in garden with beautiful white flowers

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea

Thinking of adding an 'Annabelle" hydrangea to your garden, but aren't sure where to start? These beautiful flowering shrubs are easy to care for if they are provided proper growing conditions. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago shares everything you need to know about 'Annabelle" hydrangeas, including their maintenance and care.

ground cover roses

Flowers

17 Beautiful Low Growing Ground Cover Roses

Do you have a garden bed that could use some long-lasting color? Groundcover roses are easy to care for and bloom all summer long! In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 17 low-growing groundcover roses that look great in the landscape.

april perennial flowers

Flowers

15 Perennial Flowers to Direct Seed in April

April is when temperatures start to heat up, and winter starts to leave. It's also the perfect month to start direct seeding perennial flowers into your garden beds. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite perennial flowers you can direct seed into your garden during the month of April!

orange hibiscus

Shrubs

11 Orange Hibiscus Varieties to Brighten Your Garden

Thinking of adding an orange hibiscus to your garden but aren't sure where to start? There are many different orange hibiscus plants you can grow, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite orange hibiscus varieties, with names and pictures of each!

Large pink dinnerplate dahila flower growing in garden

Flowers

21 Plants with Massive Blooming Flowers

Are you looking for a few plants with massive flowers to add to your garden this season? There are many different plants that have enormous blooms that you'll love. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares some of her favorite plants that will bring extremely large flowers to your garden!

Bright blooming red hibiscus flower in the garden

Shrubs

15 Different Red Hibiscus Varieties for Your Garden

Are you thinking of growing some red hibiscus but aren't sure where to start? These beautiful shrubs can add a bit of tropical flair to just about any garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite varieties of red hibiscus that will steal the show in your garden this season.

hydrangeas as hedges

Shrubs

11 Tips For Growing Hydrangeas as Hedges

Are you thinking of adding hydrangeas as a flowering hedge in your garden this season? Despite what you may have heard, hydrangeas can make great hedges if you pick the right variety. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her top tips for planting hydrangeas as hedge plants this season.

Close up of two bunches of flowers. The ones on the left have five petals that are light pink on the edges and white with a splash of pale yellow on one petal. The leaves are green. Each flower has five thin light pink stamen. The flowers on the right grow in a ball shape, or truss, and are also white with light pink edges but they have a splash of dark pink freckles on one of the five petals. The leaves are dark green and long, hanging down away from the flower truss. Each flower has 10 stamen with dark tips.

Shrubs

Azaleas vs. Rhododendrons: What’s The Difference?

Are you trying to figure out the difference between an azalea and a rhododendron? These two shrubs can confuse even the most experienced gardeners. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago looks at the differences between these two flowering shrubs, as well as thier similarities.

Orchid flowers in terrariums

Flowers

15 Different Types of Orchids for Terrariums

Looking for some orchids to put in your terrarium but aren't quite sure where to start? There are actually many different orchid species that can thrive in terrarium environments. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the most popular orchids to grow in your terrariums!

Hydrangea Nikko BluemGrowing in garden with bright colored flowers.

Shrubs

How to Grow and Care for Hydrangea ‘Nikko Blue’

Are you thinking of adding a Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue' to your garden landscape this season? There are many qualities that make this particular hydrangea variety a popular choice amongst gardeners. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago shares everything you need to know about this type of hydrangea, including maintenance and care.

epsom salt roses

Flowers

Is Epsom Salt Good or Bad For Roses?

Have you heard that Epsom salt is the secret to growing beautiful roses, but wondering about the truth behind the claim? In this article, rose enthusiast and gardening expert Danielle Sherwood gets to the bottom of the controversial topic of Epsom salt and growing roses.

Spent coffee grounds being applied to the base of a rose bush.

Flowers

Are Coffee Grounds Good or Bad For Roses?

Are you wondering if your spent coffee grounds could be useful in the garden? A hotly debated topic, sources vary on whether coffee grounds are good or bad for roses. In this article, rose enthusiast and gardening expert Danielle Sherwood examines the common advice that coffee grounds in the garden will give you bigger, better roses.