Ornamental Gardens

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Ornamental Gardens

9 Best Varieties of Japanese Forest Grass

Do you want to add some visual interest to your shade garden? Japanese Forest Grass offers contrasting foliage and easy maintenance - perfect for those shadowy corners of your garden! In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares her top picks for species of this beautiful grass that will add flow and movement to your shade garden.

Close-up of blooming may flowers - peonies in a sunny garden. Peonies are beloved herbaceous perennial plants cherished for their extravagant and lush blooms. Their foliage consists of deep green, glossy leaves that are deeply lobed. The flowers themselves are large and sumptuous, with layers of delicate petals forming voluminous, bowl-shaped blooms. Peonies come in a soft pink color.

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Plant These 15 Flowers in May

May is prime planting time, and as we dig in after the final frost and welcome sunshine-filled days, it’s exciting to choose flowers for the garden. In this article, garden expert Katherine Rowe explores favorite spring annuals and perennials to plant in May.

Mother's day roses. Close-up of Sister Emmanuelle rose flower against a blurred background. Its flower is characterized by velvety, double petals of delicate pink shades. The petals surround golden yellow stamens in the center of the flower.

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19 Gorgeous Garden Roses to Plant This Mother’s Day

Flowers make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift for the special moms and mother figures in our lives. Rather than a bouquet, why not give Mom a gift that will provide many seasons of joy and beauty? Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss introduces 19 wonderful rose bushes for the special lady in your life!

topiary plants. Close-up of Boxwood spiral topiary in a garden against a blurred background. The Boxwood spiral topiary is a meticulously shaped shrub featuring a distinctive spiral pattern meticulously pruned into the dense, glossy green foliage of the Boxwood plant. This versatile evergreen shrub boasts small, glossy leaves tightly clustered on dense branches, presenting a uniform and compact appearance.

Ornamental Gardens

29 Plants Perfect for Making Topiary

Would you like to try your hand at shaping topiary? There are many plants to choose from when it comes to this gardening method. It can be hard to select the perfect one! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago lists 29 plants that are perfect for making topiary in your garden.

A close-up of bluebonnets, their petals gleaming in sunlight. Surrounding foliage adds depth to the scene, complementing the flowers' hues. Background blur enhances focus on the lush greenery, creating a serene natural setting

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Texas Bluebonnets

Add a vibrant blanket of blue to your landscape with these iconic Texas wildflowers. These resilient plants are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and fix their own nitrogen. Garden expert and former Texas farmer Logan Hailey digs into all you need to know about cultivating the Lone Star State’s lupines.

A close-up reveals a bountiful Diospyros virginiana fruit tree, adorned with vibrant orange fruits ready for harvest. The lush green leaves, intricately arranged on the branches, add to the tree's overall picturesque beauty. In the blurred background, additional green leaves create a harmonious natural setting.

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19 Best Persimmon Varieties for Your Garden

Do you love persimmons? You can occasionally find these seasonal tasty treats at grocery stores in the fall, or you can grow your own! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 19 delicious varieties of persimmon you can grow in a sunny landscape.

A cluster of 'New Dawn' roses captures the essence of a new day with their delicate pink hues, gracefully unfurling amidst verdant leaves. Adjacent, bold red roses stand in full splendor.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘New Dawn’ Roses

‘New Dawn’ roses may just be the perfect climbing rose. These vigorous, disease-resistant roses grow in a variety of conditions with ease. A profusion of lightly fragrant, blush pink blooms emerge in clusters in late spring, with repeat blooming through the fall. Showy rosehips extend the plant’s interest into winter. With their quick growth and abundance of soft flowers, ‘New Dawn’ roses make a stunning focal point in the garden. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring how to plant, grow, and care for ‘New Dawn’ roses.

Vivid red salvia flowers bask in the warm sunlight, showcasing nature's vibrant palette. Below, the verdant green leaves offer a serene sanctuary, a testament to the wonders of the natural world.

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21 Native Wildflowers For Florida Gardens

If you’re a Florida gardener looking for native plants to add to your wildflower garden, we’ve got you covered. In this article, Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares 21 great flowering natives to plant in your Florida garden.

A close-up of peach roses, their delicate petals unfurling in exquisite detail. Against a lush green backdrop, the leaves provide a natural contrast, accentuating the warmth of the floral arrangement.

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15 Popular Peach and Apricot Roses

Peach and apricot roses abound in colors, from rustic, pale peach to the most vibrant, juicy apricot. A classic in the garden with contemporary twists, their luscious blooms bring warmth and vibrance to enliven and harmonize the landscape. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in indulging in popular peach and apricot roses to delight the garden senses.

Yellow marsh marigold flowers bloom, their petals unfurling gracefully under the sunlight, radiating warmth. Resting gently on their leaves, they create a picturesque scene, a delicate balance of nature's artistry and tranquility.

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27 Beautiful Flowering Plants For Wet Soil

Are you wondering what to plant in that wet spot in your yard? It can be challenging to find plants that thrive in wet soil, so you may be pleasantly surprised that there are so many beautiful plants that love wet soil conditions! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 27 fabulous flowering plants for your rain garden, pond border, or low-lying flood-prone riparian area.

A 'Wine and Roses' weigela shrub basks in soft sunlight, showcasing its elegant allure. Its purple blooms captivate, each delicate petal adorned with intricate white stamens, creating a mesmerizing contrast against the lush foliage.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Wine and Roses’ Weigela

Weigela is a gorgeous, low-maintenance flowering perennial shrub perfect for all types of gardens across many zones. ‘Wine and Roses®’ is a stunning variety with deep-colored foliage and bright pink contrasting flowers, and organic farmer Jenna Rich will tell us all about it.