Ornamental Gardens

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

Vibrant blue bell-shaped native wildflowers of Desert Bluebells and bright yellow daisy-like blooms of Desert Marigold rise on slender stems, surrounded by green, fuzzy foliage in the Arizona landscape.

Flowers

23 Native Wildflowers For Arizona Gardens

Are you an Arizona gardener looking for inspiration? There is a tremendous variety of beautiful wildflowers native to Arizona, making themselves at home in the state's many unique habitats. Join native plant gardener Liessa Bowen on a tour of 23 of her favorite Arizona wildflowers that would look fantastic in your native garden.

Bergenia crassifolia with large, leathery green leaves and dense clusters of bright pink flowers on red stems.

Ornamental Gardens

39 Recommended Perennials for Zone 3 and 4 Gardens

Cold-hardy species must be especially tough to survive extreme weather in zones 3 and 4. Here, seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 39 ideal plants for these frosty regions. Whether you live in Alaska, Montana, or the upper reaches of Maine, these perennials are perfect for your home garden.

Large yellow Paeonia 'Bartzella' flowers with ruffled petals and deep red flares at the center.

Shrubs

9 Best Peonies That Will Grow in the Shade

Many peonies soak up the sun to power their voluminous blooms, but they also enjoy a bit of afternoon shade protection in warm climates with intense sun. Some selections prefer even more shade. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores peonies that grow in the shade to bring the beloved blooms to our canopy edges.

Close-up of an early-blooming peony in bloom, featuring soft coral-pink petals with a light yellow center creating a vibrant, layered bloom, surrounded by dark green, finely divided leaves.

Shrubs

11 Early-Blooming Peonies for Your Spring Garden

Early-blooming peonies bring us our fix of full petals and sweet fragrance before other varieties emerge. In a range of tones from soft to bold, the petaled bowls are irresistible. Even the single blooms are petal-packed, and with open centers, they welcome pollinators as a pollen and nectar source. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing, early-blooming peonies to herald warm weather.

Close-up of blooming itoh peonies featuring large, multi-petaled blooms in delicate pink-peach shades, surrounded by glossy, deeply divided dark green leaves.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Itoh Peonies

Itoh peonies are a hybrid between two top-performing species with drop-dead gorgeous blooms. They bring the best of common garden and tree peonies with fully-petaled globes on strong stems. Versatile across garden scales and growing zones, Itoh peonies are a special addition. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the easy elegance of Itoh peonies and their exceptional landscape rewards.