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Close-up of blooming ornamental grass for shade - Sisyrinchium. This perennial herb forms tufts of slender, iris-like leaves that are grass-like in appearance. The foliage provides an emerald-green backdrop to the star-shaped flowers that bloom in purple. Each flower has a distinctive yellow center.

Ornamental Gardens

11 Best Ornamental Grasses for Shade

Do you have a shaded landscape but will want to add a few ornamental grasses? Grasses typically perform best in full sun, but there are plenty of grasses and grass-like plants that will not only grow well but look fantastic in your shade garden. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 11 of the best shade-loving and showy grass plants that you can grow.

Close-up of growing garlic plants in a bed with pine needle mulch. Garlic plant consists of long, lance-shaped leaves that emerge from a central stem, forming a clump. The mulch consists of long, slender needles that form a loose and airy layer when spread over soil. The color of pine needle mulch varies from light green to golden brown.

Mulch

Do Pine Needles Make Good Mulch?

With all sorts of materials available to use as mulch, it can be difficult to determine what type of much to use. Briana Yablonski will cover the drawbacks and benefits of using pine needles as mulch.

Close-up of a woman's hands holding freshly picked Chamomile flowers over a basket of freshly picked herbs in a wicker basket. Chamomile flowers are charming and daisy-like, with delicate white petals surrounding a central, vibrant yellow disk.

Herbs

How to Grow an Herbal Tea Garden

If you enjoy sipping on tea and are looking for a new plant project, consider growing an herbal tea garden! Vegetable farmer Briana Yablosnki will share how to design, plant, and care for this fragrant garden.

A stunning cluster of tall yellow foxtail lilies stands gracefully. In the backdrop, a mesmerizing blur reveals another realm of nature, where purple foxtail lilies complement the radiant yellow blooms in the foreground.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Foxtail Lilies

Are you looking to add beautiful, tall flowers to your sunny gardens? Look no further than the foxtail lily. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will tell you everything you need to know about these dramatic flowering plants.

beginner bonsai. Close-up shot of a gardener making Juniper bonsai in the garden on a wooden table. He holds a toothbrush in his hand. The gardener is dressed in a checkered shirt of beige and red shades, on his wrist there is a modern watch, and on his finger there is a gold ring. The Juniper bonsai features a distinctive and elegant appearance. Its small, needle-like foliage forms dense clusters along delicate branches, creating a refined and intricate silhouette.

Ornamental Gardens

A Beginner’s Guide to Bonsai

If you’ve ever considered cultivating a Bonsai tree, you might be surprised and delighted by what an interesting and involved practice this is. From choosing a tree to styling and pruning, Melissa Strauss walks through the basics of getting started with this fascinating art form.

Close-up of a flowering Hylotelephium telephium plant covered with a layer of snow in the garden. The plant receives snow benefits. Hylotelephium telephium, commonly known as stonecrop or sedum, is a perennial succulent that features fleshy, succulent leaves arranged in rosettes. It produces flat-topped clusters of star-shaped flowers that are pink in color.

Gardening Tips

7 Benefits of Snow in the Garden

As the winter solstice approaches, you might be surprised to learn that there are some benefits to a layer of snow for your garden. Garden expert Kelli Klein walks you through some reasons why you might want to wish for a snowy winter.

Close-up of blooming Iceland Poppies in a sunny garden. These perennial poppies showcase elegant, cup-shaped flowers with translucent petals that come in a range of colors, including yellow, orange, and red. The blossoms have a satiny texture, and they stand atop slender, wiry stems.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Iceland Poppies

If you’re looking for a romantic addition to your garden that’s low-maintenance, has very little pest and disease pressure, and readily self-seeds, then look no further than Iceland poppies. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses them in depth and tells us why we should all add them to our garden lineup.