Ornamental Gardens
Ornamental gardens are, first and foremost, gardens that look good. What makes your garden look good is totally up to you, and luckily there are almost countless ornamental plants to grow.
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Ornamental Gardens
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Tips For Watering Petunias Properly, According To Experts
Are you watering your petunias correctly? Let our flower expert show you how it's done.
By Tonya Barnett
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Southern Maidenhair Fern: Complete Care And Growing Guide
The delicate adiantum capillus-veneris, or maidenhair fern is a great addition to a woodland garden or indoor plant collection.
By Susan Albert
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Gerbera Daisy Indoor Care: Complete Growing Guide
With their bright, showy flowers, gerbera daisies make popular houseplants. Learn how to care for them effectively – and how to tackle common growing issues.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Top 10 Daisy Varieties
Daisies are about the friendliest flowers you can find. Here are our top ten varieties to bring some cheer to your garden.
By Tonya Barnett
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Bigleaf Maple Habitat And Growing Conditions
Do you have lots of space to fill? Try growing this king of the maple trees.
By Teo Spengler
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Orchid Roots: How To Care For Aerial Orchid Roots To Keep Plants Healthy
Does your orchid have exposed roots growing out the top of the pot? Find out what to do with aerial orchid roots – and whether you should trim them.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How And When To Fertilize Petunias
Adding petunia fertilizer to your gorgeous flowering beds or pots is crucial for heavy-feeding petunias.
By Tonya Barnett
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Grow More Roses For Free: Propagate Roses From Cuttings
As long as the breed isn’t patented and you have sharp shears, it’s easier than you think to propagate roses from cuttings. Here’s how to rejuvenate your precious rose bushes
By Tonya Barnett
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Dividing & Transplanting Irises: A Step-By-Step Guide
Transplanting iris is a normal part of iris care. When well cared for, iris plants will need divided on a regular basis. So when is the best time to transplant and how should it be done? Read this article to find out.
By Heather Rhoades
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Growing Hostas: How To Care For A Hosta Plant
A hosta plant may be the prettiest shade plant in your yard. It thrives underneath trees and even in deep-shade areas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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10 Types of Sedum: Best Stonecrop Varieties For Sustainable Gardens
Few plants work harder, more efficiently or quite so creatively as stonecrops. Discover the best types of sedum for beautiful and sustainable gardening projects
By Janey Goulding
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Growing Calla Lilies - Calla Lily Care Guide
Beautiful and graceful calla lilies aren’t terribly fussy, and are an elegant addition to any garden where there’s full or partial sun.
By Nikki Tilley
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Grow Caladiums: Best Care For Elephant Ear Plants
Multi-patterned caladiums are a firm favorite both in the garden and in indoor containers. Find out how to grow your own ‘elephant ears’ and get the most from these tropical beauties
By Tonya Barnett
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Trees That Grow In Water – Best Trees For Wet Soil
Certain trees growing in water or wet areas of your yard can help improve drainage, but be sure they’re the right ones.
By Teo Spengler
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Burro’s Tail: Ultimate Care And Growing Guide
Perfect for the novice gardener, burro’s tail succulent, or donkey tail plant, is simple to care for and propagates easily.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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When Orchid Tree Flowers Don’t Appear: How To Encourage Bauhinia Blooms
If you don’t see orchid tree flowers straight away, don’t panic. We show you how to get savvy with common orchid tree problems – and how to bring on the bauhinia blooms
By Teo Spengler
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Overwintering Geraniums: Best Winter Care So They Last For Longer
Taking the time for overwintering geraniums is one of the key ways to extend the longevity of your beloved plants. We show you how to keep them flourishing year after year
By Heather Rhoades