Ornamental Gardens

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

One of the unique clematis varieties, this plant features layered purple and green ruffled blooms with spiky centers above dark green foliage.

Vines

9 Unique and Showy Clematis Varieties to Grow this Season

Clematis, with diverse flower forms, colors, and detailing, bring outstanding beauty and vertical interest as they vine and climb. Unique varieties go above and beyond to enchant with swirling layers of petals and draping clusters. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights unique clematis varieties to plant now for years of enjoyment.

An overhead and close-up shot of a small composition of developing orange flowers and a person's hand adding coffee grounds to dahlias

Flowers

Are Coffee Grounds Good For Dahlias?

Coffee grounds, used correctly, bring benefits for dahlias in the way of soil improvement. They may even help prevent slugs, a common pest offender. The key is using them in the right applications and amounts, rather than what we might expect. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how, and how not, to use coffee grounds around the beloved blooming perennials.

A close-up shot of a person in the process of trimming flowers, shwocasing how to prune clematis for beginners

Vines

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Pruning Clematis

Clematis pruning may seem daunting, as there are hundreds of clematis varieties to consider! Fear not, as this guide breaks down the pruning process in an easy-to-follow format. Join former landscaper Jerad Bryant to learn how and when to prune your clematis this year.

A close-up shot of a small composition of purple colored flowers on a planter, showcasing how to plant clematis on pots or containers

Vines

How to Grow Clematis in Pots and Containers

Clematises use their climbing tendrils to grow high into the air. Though they love growing in the ground, they’re also perfect for pots and containers. Learn how to plant and care for potted clematis plants with these 10 simple steps.

A close-up of blooming short bushy dahlias featuring bright yellow-orange trumpet-shaped flowers with delicate petals blooming amidst lush green, deeply lobed leaves.

Flowers

15 Best Short and Bushy Dahlias for the Front of the Border

Using dahlias in the front of the border is visually striking and dramatic. It's important to choose the right varieties for their height in order to make the most of this prime garden location. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss will explore some beautiful options for your dahlia border.

One of the easy clematis varieties blooms with pale pink flowers marked by deep rose stripes, radiating from the center of twining green vines with pointed leaves.

Vines

11 Easy-to-Grow Clematis Varieties for Beginners

Clematises climb arbors and walls, decorating them with open, starry blooms. These deciduous vines blend in with other plants and add charm wherever they grow. Though they’re often high-maintenance, these 11 clematis varieties are easy to grow. They’re perfect for beginners!

where plant clematis. Climbing on a trellis, the clematis plant displays twining green vines, pointed leaves, and large pink blossoms with broad, showy petals.

Vines

Where to Plant Clematis: 7 Pro Tips

Clematis is a long-lived beauty with high color and diverse flower forms, from spilling clusters to large-flowered focal points. With a few key requirements in care and siting, the beloved flowering vines bring a big show with relatively easy care. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the best placement for clematis to plant them for longevity.

A close-up shot of a small composition of purple and pink colored, dangling blooms of the Fuchsia, showcasing easy annual shade flowers

Flowers

35 Easy-to-Grow Annual Flowers that Grow in the Shade

Annuals bring instant, sweeping color as they quickly develop in their prime growing season. Those that thrive in shade serve to brighten garden corners, and easy-to-grow selections do it in nearly effortless style. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the top easy annual shade flowers for all degrees of low-light situations.

Showy, flat flowers with bold, contrasting petal colors, radiating from a central yellow disc, supported by sturdy stems with glossy, gray-green leaves.

Flowers

42 Best Annual Flowers to Grow in Full Sun

Looking for sun-loving annual flowers to tuck into the garden? Look no further. This list rounds up the 41 best annuals for home gardens. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to discover native plants, wildflowers, and stunning exotic species for your yard.