Ornamental Plants
From bold perennials and deer-resistant annuals to foliage originals and unusual flower bulbs, you'll find all the gardening ideas for ornamentals that you could want right here. Be sure to add these ornamental beauties to your plant-shopping list!
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How to Grow Tithonia, the Mexican Sunflower
How to grow Tithonia, also known as the Mexican sunflower — a bold, heat-loving bloom that attracts pollinators. Perfect for unique flower gardens and cottage-style landscapes. Tithonia is a must-have flower for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and colorful summer flower beds.
When to Transplant Daffodils
Not sure when to transplant daffodils? Learn the best time of year to dig, divide, and replant daffodils for more blooms next spring. Includes helpful tips on flower gardening, starting from seed, and choosing healthy transplants. A must-read for bulb gardeners and anyone refreshing their spring flower beds.
Hydrangea Fall Care: A Guide to Caring for Hydrangeas in Autumn
Proper hydrangea fall care is essential for maintaining its health. If you want to see colorful blooms in the summer, then learning how to care for hydrangeas in the fall is critical. There are many different types of hydrangeas. But there are some core fall care practices you should follow regardless of which type you're growing. In this article, you'll find the most important late-season garden tips for growing hydrangeas to ensure that next summer is bloom-filled and beautiful.
When to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses: A Complete How-to Guide
When to cut back ornamental grasses: A complete how-to guide. Ornamental grasses are essential garden plants they are native to your area, repel insects, are drought tolerant, and have many great benefits. In this gardening guide find out how to care for your ornamental grasses and more.
Begonia maculata: How to Grow the Polka Dot Begonia
How to grow and care for the polka dot begonia. Begonia Maculata are colorful and make for excellent houseplants or garden foliage. Learn here how to grow spotted begonias as indoor houseplants year-round and how to keep them in pots for your patio or in your garden bed. See a few different unique types of Begonia and get tips for planting.
Container Water Garden Ideas: How to Make a Pond in a Pot
A container water garden is a great way to add beauty to your landscape without needing the space, time, or energy required for an in-ground water feature. Containerized water gardens are easy to make and maintain. They host plants, birds, frogs, and insects. Check out our article to get some inspiring gardening tips and ideas for container water gardens, including how to maintain them and how to DIY your own.
Deck Your Halls with Boughs of Boxwood and Other Nature Finds
How to Make DIY Holiday Garden Decor! Deck your halls with boughs of boxwood and other nature finds from your garden. Learn here how to use natural materials for your holiday arrangements and embellishments. How to make a holiday wreath from your garden and more! #Garden #Holidays
Fertilizing Peonies for Sturdier Stems and Bigger Blooms
How to Fertilize peonies for sturdier stems and better blooms in the garden. Do you love your flower garden? If you don't already have peonies in the garden consider adding some of these bright beautiful flowers. Find out here how to use compost on your peonies and how to care for peonies for gorgeous floral blooms all season.
Make a Christmas Hanging Basket For Festive Outdoor Decor
Make a Christmas hanging basket as part of your winter outdoor decor. Get tips here on how to put together a winter hanging basket for your porch or living area. These Christmas hanging baskets are naturally festive and decorative and go great in your home. Learn simple ways to put together winter arrangements for the holiday season now.
Daylily Growing Tips and Types
A daylily could just be the perfect perennial. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, grows happily in a range of soil conditions, is resistant to most pests and diseases, and blooms for weeks each summer. Plus, there are thousands of varieties to choose from in a dazzling assortment of flower sizes, shapes, and colors. To learn more about how and why to add these to your flower garden check out our article!
How and When to Plant Hydrangeas
Follow this easy step-by-step guide to plant hydrangeas for vibrant garden blooms. Discover the best time of year and ideal soil conditions for hydrangea planting. Whether starting from seeds or plants, you’ll love the results in your flower garden. Learn how to grow healthy hydrangeas that thrive all season. #PlantingHydrangeas
When to Cut Back Daffodils for More Blooms
Timing is everything when cutting back daffodils to ensure healthy blooms next season. Find out why proper trimming is essential for flower care and regrowth. Learn the best time to cut back daffodil stems without damaging the bulbs. Master your seasonal flower maintenance with these daffodil care tips. #DaffodilCare
Growing Nasturtiums from Seed
How to grow nasturtiums from seed with two beginner-friendly methods that work in containers or garden beds. These vibrant blooms are a favorite in flower gardening for their color and pest control benefits. Learn the difference between soaking and direct sowing. Add this edible flower to your garden with ease. #GrowNasturtiums
The Best Plants for Full Sun
Looking for the best plants for full sun? These container plants thrive in direct sunlight and bring vibrant color to your outdoor space. Perfect for summer garden designs, annual flowers, and outdoor planter ideas. Create a stunning summer landscape with these heat-tolerant blooms. #summergarden
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