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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Peonies For Pots: Growing Peonies In A Container
If you don’t have a lot of garden space, consider growing peonies in a container. Container-grown peonies are just as beautiful as garden peonies and are easy to grow.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Which 7 Types of Cypress Are Best to Grow?
There are numerous types of cypress trees. From tall, majestic rows that grow throughout Italy to the bright bushy lemon varieties, there’s one that suits your region best.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Grow Peonies The Right Way
Peonies are showstoppers in the garden, as long as you treat them right. We've got everything you need to know.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Arborvitae: Ultimate Care And Growing Guide
Arborvitae is a versatile evergreen in the landscape. Arborvitae trees are hardy and can grow tall for screening, or kept trimmed as a hedge.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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DIY Succulent Fertilizer Recipes For Better Growth And More Flowers
Give your succulents and cacti a nutrient boost with a homemade fertilizer that uses natural, organic ingredients – many of which are available in your kitchen.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Moody Maroon Flowers: 8 Burgundy Blooms For A Moody Garden
Growing maroon flowers may not be for the faint of heart, but it is a glorious way to add drama and impact – as well as lure pollinators to your plot. So why not go dark with these eight blooms?
By Tonya Barnett
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What to Plant After Spring Bulbs Have Died Back – 8 Stunning Ideas
When spring bulbs die back they leave unwelcome gaps and fading foliage in their wake. But with some clever planting choices, this can be concealed. Discover the best options to take their place for beautiful beds all season long.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Controlling Paulownia – Tips On Getting Rid Of Royal Empress Trees
A royal pain in the rump is the Royal Empress tree, also known as Princess tree or Royal Paulownia. While getting rid of this extremely fast-growing tree may seem like a never-ending battle, click here to learn more about royal empress control.
By Shelley Pierce
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Ivy Gourd Plant Info – Can You Grow A Scarlet Ivy Gourd Vine
By Laura Miller
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How To Stop Chameleon Plants: Learn About Killing Chameleon Plants
With their pretty lavender-tinged, heart-shaped leaves, there is very little that can stop chameleon plants from spreading. A few tips may help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Ironweed Management: Tips On Controlling Ironweed Plants
You can do some damage to it manually, but usually ironweed will find its way back. Persistence and a few tips on how to kill ironweed should help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Hydrangeas By Zone – Find The Right Hydrangea For Where You Live
Finding the best hydrangea by zone can be difficult. That's why we've made it easy for you. Whether you live somewhere hot or cold, here are our top picks for every growing zone.
By Laura Walters
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Wintercreeper Control – How To Get Rid Of Wintercreeper Plants
By Mary H. Dyer
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Star Of Bethlehem In Grass: How To Manage Star Of Bethlehem Weeds
What one gardener may welcome, another will criticize. Star of Bethlehem plants are a great example. If the plant is rampant in unwanted spaces. you may need to step in.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Killing Ornamental Grass & Tips For Invasive Ornamental Grass Control
Ornamental grasses have a diversity of form, color, and plumes, and they sound nice rustling in the winds, but some can become invasive.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How Invasive Is Lily Of the Valley: Should I Plant Lily Of The Valley Ground Cover
Is lily of the valley invasive? Lily of the valley is a perennial plant that grows from stem-like underground rhizomes that spread horizontally, often with amazing speed. It also reproduces from seeds. Exactly how invasive is lily of the valley anyway? Find out here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Managing Japanese Spirea – How To Control Japanese Spirea Plants
A small, pretty shrub, Japanese spirea has become naturalized throughout parts of the U.S. and may be invasive in some areas.
By Amy Grant