Ornamental Gardens

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

A vibrant tulip blooms grow in a clear glass vase, with visible roots and bulb base submerged in water, slender green stems rising to hold bright, cup-shaped petals.

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How to Grow Tulip Bulbs in Water Indoors: 7 Easy Steps

Tulips are happy signs of spring with their graceful cupped blooms in a rainbow of colors. Enjoy their cheer indoors by forcing them in water (also a sweet gift!). Follow a few steps for easy success with garden expert Katherine Rowe to get your tulips growing in water.

Arching stems with smooth bark bear lush, rich pink blooms with layers of delicate petals, set against vibrant green, slightly serrated foliage—the perfect roses to order in February.

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17 Collector-Favorite Roses to Order In February

From modern hybrids to old garden roses, award-winning favorites with high performance are an asset to any collection. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores rosarian-favorite roses to add to our own gardens, perfect for ordering this month.

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What to Do With Paperwhites When They’ve Finished Blooming

There’s a lot of talk on the internet about what to do when your paperwhites finish blooming. Some gardeners throw them away, while others try to get them to bloom the following year. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you what to do with paperwhites when they’ve finished blooming.

A cluster of white orchid flowers with pink vines and lips sits atop rosettes of green leaves in a white pot on a light enough windowsill.

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5 Signs Your Orchid Isn’t Getting Enough Light

Orchids rely on plenty of light to bud and flower. The amount of light each species needs varies, but it relates to all aspects of their growth. Learn what to look for as garden expert Katherine Rowe explores telltale signs that an orchid isn’t getting enough light. Fortunately, this one is easy to correct!

Multiple Phalaenopsis plants with pale yellow petals and pink streaks arranged on metal racks, showcasing thick green leaves at the base.

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How to Grow Orchids in Water

Orchids and water have a complicated relationship in captivity. But did you know that you can indeed grow your orchids hydroponically? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through ways to do it!

A close-up of an orchid plant with large green leaves with white sunburned spots due to too much light.

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5 Signs Your Orchid is Getting Too Much Light

Orchids can be picky about their exposure conditions. Too little, and they won't flower, but too much can leave behind serious leaf damage. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to talk about signs that your plant may be getting too much sun.

Close up of man with scissors trimming dead orchid leaves in clear pot.

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Should You Trim Dead Orchid Leaves?

Is your orchid carrying some dead weight, and you're not sure if you should leave it alone or do some trimming? In this article, orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss talks about dead orchid leaves and what you should do about them.

A white Selenicereus grandiflorus flower with long, slender petals and delicate yellow stamens, surrounded by dark green foliage.

Ornamental Gardens

7 Indoor Moon Garden Plants That Bloom at Night

A moon garden has its glow-up in the darker part of the day, but the light of that famous celestial body. If you're a houseplant lover and a night owl, an indoor moon garden is the perfect project! Here are some of our favorite night-bloomers that you can grow in your in-home moon garden.

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9 Ways You Might Be Killing Your Orchid

If your orchid is suffering, don't be too hard on yourself. These epiphytes can be a bit fussy about their care and environment. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to talk about some factors that could contribute to your orchid's failing health.