Ornamental Gardens

Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and how to troubleshoot common pests, diseases, and growing problems!

A cluster of ripening blueberries grows on a beautiful red-stemmed blueberry shrub.

Ornamental Gardens

31 Recommended Native Plants for The Northeast

Are you gardening in the Northeast and wondering which native plants to grow? There are plenty of beautiful native plants to compliment your landscape, from ground covers to trees and everything in between. In this article, garden expert Liessa Bowen introduces 31 fantastic native plants for Northeastern gardens.

A close-up of a Spiraea variety with numerous light purple blooms. These blossoms create a striking visual contrast against the lush green leaves and branches of the plant. The delicate and vibrant blooms add a touch of whimsical charm to the overall composition.

Shrubs

31 Beautiful Spirea Varieties For Your Landscape

Are you thinking of adding a spirea or two to your garden? There are many different species and varieties of spirea for you to choose from. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago looks at some popular and beautiful varieties of spirea for your landscape!

A close-up of Zinnia flowers reveals a vibrant array of colors, from fiery reds to delicate pinks and sunny yellows. Surrounding these blossoms are lush green leaves and slender, elegant stems that support the floral display.

Flowers

15 Common Zinnia-Growing Problems

Zinnias are a beloved annual flower, bringing cheer and bright colors to gardens worldwide. However, growing them comes with some potential issues. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she discusses cultural mistakes, diseases, and pests that might disrupt a successful zinnia garden patch.

A close up view of the delicate, lacy, bright-green fronds of several lady fern plants clustered together.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lady Ferns

This elegant, lacy fern is native to the entire U.S. and thrives in shady, moist areas. If you need to fill a north or east-facing landscape bed or an area beneath large trees, former organic farmer Logan Hailey has all the details you need to grow thriving lady ferns.

A spacious garden filled with vibrant greenery and a thriving meadow rue plant. Atop the sea of green, the meadow rue plant showcases its elegance with clusters of striking purple flowers.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Meadow Rue

Are you interested in growing meadow rue in your garden? This underused perennial offers ornamental flowers and foliage and thrives in challenging conditions. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago covers everything you need to know to plant, grow, and care for meadow rue.

Phacelia up close

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Phacelia

As one of the best multifunctional flowering plants, phacelia is remarkably underused in the garden. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into how you can cultivate this easygoing wildflower for pollinator paradise, weed suppression, cover cropping, and more!

A man wearing black gardening gloves carefully teases out the root system of a canna lily bulb, exposing the intricate network of fine roots. Nearby sits a large brown pot, ready for planting.

Flowers

9 Tips for Storing Canna Lily Bulbs This Winter

Canna lilies are gorgeous tropical plants that wow in the garden. If you live in a cooler climate, you probably want to store your canna bulbs for the winter. Here are some tips to get your cannas through the cold weather to bloom again next year.