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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Want to Cheer Up a Shady Wall Fast? These 7 Fragrant Climbers Will Quickly Transform a Dull Corner into a Lush Oasis of Color and ScentThink your shady wall is destined to be dull? Think again, as these fast-growing climbers boost the darkest corners of your yard and turn gloomy into glamorous with gorgeous fragrance, color, and lush privacy screening
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do for Hydrangeas in May for Big Blooms & Strong Summer Growth – 6 Easy Tasks to Do Now Before Shrubs Start FloweringHere’s what you need to do in May to set up hydrangeas for a summer full of stunning blooms and strong, healthy growth.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do You Know the Most Aromatic Plants for Every Time of Day? Why You Should Be Planting for Morning, Noon, and Evening FragranceYou may think of fragrant plants as always on, but the truth is some are more potent at certain times of day. If you are looking for a scent-soaked evening patio or a burst of morning balcony freshness, find out which plants are best for you!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Fast-Growing Gap-Filling Flowers to Plant in May – These Easy Border Stars Thrive on Neglect and Brighten Your Beds All Summer LongDon’t panic if you’re still staring at empty patches in beds and borders – just plant these plucky bloomers in May and you’ll be basking in effortless blooms by summer
By Janey Goulding
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My Husband Is a Professional Gardener – and He’d Never Let Me Buy These 6 Popular PlantsFrom slug magnets to thuggish vines, these are the plants my professional gardener husband simply will not tolerate in our yard – no matter how much I argue.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Scent a Path or Driveway With This Resilient Low Growing Plant – it Releases a Cloud of Fresh Fragrance Whenever it’s Stepped OnCreeping thyme has an incredible citrus aroma as well as pretty purple flowers: plant it in your driveway or entrance path to greet visitors and welcome you home with a heady burst of lemon scent.
By Emma Kendell
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What to Do With Roses in May – 6 Essential Tasks for a Spectacular Display of Blooms That Keep Coming All SummerA few well-timed May jobs can transform your roses – encouraging repeat flowering, stronger growth, and healthier plants through the summer months.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Every Garden Needs One Plant That Thrives on Neglect – These Are the 6 Best Ones to ChooseThere are plants that ask for attention… and then there are the ones that quietly get on with it. These are the latter.
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to Do If You Have an Invasive Bradford Pear Tree Growing in Your YardIf you find a Bradford pear tree growing in your yard, it's important to act fast to prevent this highly invasive plant from spreading. Here's what to do.
By Laura Walters
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How to Grow Lilies for Dazzling Summer Blooms That Return Year After YearLilies are one of the most stunning flowers you can plant in your garden. Here's everything you need to know to grow your own.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Perennials to Plant in May for Jaw-Dropping Color That Starts in Spring and Lasts All the Way Through SummerThese are my absolute must-plant perennials for May, if you want a colorful show that starts in spring and lasts all summer long.
By Teo Spengler
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Is Your Yard Too Small? These 6 Powerhouse Roses Only Need 2 Feet to ThriveDon't let a small yard stop you. These six mini rose varieties are perfect for pots and patios.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Foolproof Plants for May – Grow Them Now and Transform a Hot Mess Garden into Something StunningIf your garden isn’t going to plan, May is your chance to reset...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This Absolute Unicorn Plant Promises Big Blooms, Fabulous Scent, and Serious Low-Maintenance BeautyA rare combination of bold blooms, rich fragrance, and repeat flowering, all in one easy-care shrub? Sign us up...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This Flower Glows in the Dark. No, Really! Here's How You Can Grow the World's First Bioluminescent Plant.The world's first bioluminescent plant is finally affordable! Snatch yours up before they sell out.
By Liz Baessler
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My Neighbors Love My Flowering Tree So Much They've All Planted One, TooIt marks the seasons better than anything else I’ve planted...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Prune These 7 Garden Shrubs in May – Here’s EXACTLY How Much to Snip Off to Get Lots More Flowers Next SpringPruning is scary when you’re a beginner gardener, we know, but be brave and show these spring-flowering plants some tough love.
By Emma Kendell





