Ornamental Gardens

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

A close up of a gardener watering a canna lily plant with pink flowers. They are watering a plant with a spray bottle with a green top.

Flowers

How Much and How Often Should You Water Canna Lilies?

If you've added canna lilies to your garden this season, you may still be learning the care needs for this beautiful flowering plant. One of the most important factors is watering frequency. In this article, gardening expert Paige Folely walks through how much water your canna lilies need, and how frequently you should be watering them!

when to plant azaleas

Shrubs

When Should You Plant Flowering Azaleas?

Not sure when you should put your azaleas in the ground this season? Azaleas are beautiful flowering shrubs, but planting at the wrong time can cause a lack of blooms or even plant death. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines the best time to plant Azaleas in your garden.

red azaleas

Shrubs

11 Red Azalea Varieties For Bold Garden Color

Looking for some red azaleas to add to your garden? There are many azaleas that bloom with bold red color, so it's important to find the perfect variety for your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines some of the top red azalea varieties you can grow!

A close up of the hydrangea macrophylla growing in a garden with bright purple blooms. There are three clusters of flowers on this shrub. The cluster on the right is violet with blue at the center. The cluster on the left is less mature and similar in color, but with yellow at the flower centers. The third bloom is behind them out of focus.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Hydrangea Macrophylla

Hydrangeas are one of the most common garden shrubs. Within their species, Hydrangea Macrophylla is one of the most popular types that gardeners decide to plant. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through everything you need to know about this type of hydrangea and their care.

orchids indoors

Flowers

15 Tips For Growing Beautiful Orchid Flowers Indoors

Orchids can be picky about their growing conditions, which makes them great indoor flowers. There are also a few things you can do to maximize their blooms. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for growing beautiful orchids indoors!

red canna lily varieties

Flowers

11 Beautiful Red Canna Lily Varieties For Your Flower Garden

Looking to add some red canna lilies to your flower beds this season? Red canna lilies can make a beautiful and bold statement. But which variety should you choose? In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley walks through her favorite red canna lily varieties you can add to your flower garden this season!

chrysanthemum blooming tips

Flowers

7 Tips That Will Keep Your Mums Blooming Until First Frost

Are you looking to extend the bloom life of your mums this season? There are a few things you can do to keep your chrysanthemums blooms in season. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through her top tips for keeping your mums blooming up until first frost!

fall tulips

Flowers

7 Tips For Planting Your Tulip Bulbs in the Fall

Are you planting tulips this fall? There are a few things you can do to ensure you have tulip beds full of beautiful tulips this spring! In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her top tips for planting tulip bulbs successfully this fall.

overwintering canna lilies

Flowers

How to Overwinter Your Canna Lilies in 6 Simple Steps

Are you wanting to overwinter your canna lilies this season? These beautiful flowers need to be taken care of if you want them to rebloom properly next season. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley walks through the exact process you'll want to follow to keep your canna lilies safe before first frost!

A close up image of a plant growing on the water. Blooming with a flower that has pink petals and some white on the interior of the flower. The stamen in the middle is yellow.

Ornamental Gardens

21 Water Friendly Plants For Indoor and Outdoor Ponds

Are you looking for some plants that can grow in an indoor or outdoor pond? Finding the right types of floating plants for pond gardens can be a bit of a challenge! Luckily, there are many different options you can choose from. In this article, we take a look at our favorite plants that can thrive in outdoor or indoor ponds!