Ornamental Gardens
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Grow Bachelor Buttons: How To Care For Cornflowers
How to grow bachelor buttons
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6 Rose Deadheading Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Blooms All Summer Long
Deadheading roses is key to maximizing their flowering period. However, these common errors will nip plants' blooming potential in the bud.
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7 Invasive Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard Or Garden
What are some invasive trees you should never plant in your yard? Click here to find out.
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Time For Peony Trimming: When To Cut Back Peonies For Longer Lasting Plants
You may love peonies, but do you know when to get busy with the snippers? Find out when to cut back peonies, as our expert advice points you in the right direction
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How To Grow Chinese Tree Peonies: Bountiful Blooms Growing Chinese Tree Peony Plants
Growing Chinese tree peony plants is very satisfying, given their hardiness and vigor. Find out how to master the care of these special peony varieties
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Tricky Perennials To Grow: Perennials To Think Twice About
We love a variety of plants in the garden, but there are some perennials to think twice about. Some are tricky to grow, some are invasive and some are toxic.
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When Do Peonies Bloom And For How Long? Identify When Peonies Are In Season
We are delighted when peonies are in season. Watching their buds explode into large, blousy flowers and fill the garden with color is a special time of year.
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Tasty Flowers For Tea – How To Grow A Floral Tea Garden
It’s a gardener’s delight to grow flowers for tea. Learn which flowers make great teas that taste as good as they look, and draw pollinators as well.
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Neomarica Iris: How To Care For Walking Iris
Plant some walking iris in the garden where you want lush greenery and pretty blooms. Unique in their looks and propagation habits, these are fascinating additions indoors or out
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Petunias: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
With loads of trumpet or funnel-shaped blooms, prolific petunias are a favorite bedding plant due to their low-maintenance nature and cheerful colors.
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Gardenia Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s Why & How To Fix It
Seeing yellowing leaves on a gardenia can be disheartening, but the condition can be easy to fix by paying attention to what keeps this plant happy.
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7 Evergreen Climbing Vines – For Surfaces That Look Good Year-Round
Grow beautiful climbing vines to make a feature of walls, fences, and pergolas. This selection of evergreen climbing plants will add interest to every season.
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How To Grow Jasmine On A Trellis: Tips For Training Jasmine
If you grow this fragrant vine, train it to grow on a jasmine trellis to keep it happy, healthy and doing what it does best - climbing and blooming.
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How To Grow And Care For Dusty Miller In The Garden
Dusty miller has silvery-gray foliage that’s wooly and soft, and adds a lacy, distinctive touch to any bed, border or garden.
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Best Astilbe Care for Feathery Summer Blooms
Delicate flowers each year makes astilbe care a pleasure. Plant different varieties for a longer bloom season and enjoy their graceful presence in your garden.
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6 Common Peony Diseases: How To Identify, Prevent & Treat Them
Peony diseases can ruin blooms and even be fatal to these typically long-lived plants. That’s why it’s important to learn how to identify, prevent, and treat problems before they cause lasting damage.
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How To Keep Peonies From Falling Over: 5 Fixes For Floppy Flowers
Peonies are cottage garden favorites, but they can be prone to flopping. Support peonies with these practical ideas that can double as attractive features.
