Ornamental Gardens

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

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.

Flowers

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.

Flowers

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.

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.

Shrubs

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.

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.

Flowers

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 profusion of globe amaranth flowers, radiant in purple hues, create a vibrant display, their spherical shapes adding visual allure. Supported by lush green stems adorned with verdant leaves, they exude natural beauty and grace in abundance.

Flowers

19 Beautiful Varieties of Gomphrena: Globe Amaranth

With its distinctive globe-shaped blooms and rainbows of colors, gomphrena is a whimsical flower particularly suited to pollinator gardens and floral arrangements. Garden expert Logan Hailey digs into the most dazzling cultivars of globe amaranth to add form and flare to your garden.

View of the American Mountain Ash tree against a blue sky. It features a narrow, upright crown with ascending branches. The tree's compound leaves are pinnate and alternate, consisting of 9 to 15 leaflets that are lanceolate in shape and serrated along the edges. The tree produces clusters of small bright red berries.

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for American Mountain Ash Trees

Mountain ash is a compact native North American tree beloved by birds and bees. The white blossoms, bright red berries, and golden-orange fall foliage make it a delight for landscaping. Garden expert Logan Hailey digs into everything you need to know about this native ornamental.

A serene landscape unfolds, adorned with lush evergreen trees and verdant shrubs, creating a picturesque scene of natural beauty. The background dissolves into a gentle blur, hinting at the vast expanse of dense forest beyond.

Trees

19 Arborvitae Types for Home Landscapes

Arborvitae are wonderful ornamental trees for your landscaping needs, specifically if you want to add a windbreak or living fence line. However, there are tons of types and varieties! So, which variety should you plant? Gardening expert Kelli Klein reviews 19 arborvitae types for home landscaping to help you decide.