Ornamental Gardens

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

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Shrubs

How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Roses

It’s late summer, and spider mites may be cropping up on our favorite ornamentals, fruits, and vegetables. Roses in hot, dry situations are no exception to the common garden pests. Gardening expert Katheirne rowe explores how to minimize the spider mite population on roses and their damage, too.

Top view of female hands in colorful gloves planting a lush bunch of pink layered chrysanthemums in gray-brown soil beside a bright red watering can, showing where to plant mums.

Flowers

Where to Plant Garden Mums So They Come Back Every Year

Hardy garden mums are a joy in the garden. They grow unsuspectingly all season until bursting into bloom in late summer and fall. The easy-care perennials are worthy of a permanent spot for seasons of recurrent color. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores where to plant mums to experience their carefree perennial delight.

A vibrant flowerbed of light yellow and violet mums and dark orange marigolds in full bloom, illustrating the contrast in mums vs. marigolds.

Flowers

Mums vs. Marigolds: Which is Best for Your Garden

Why not both? Mums and marigolds are superb flowers for gardens, veggie plots, and front doorsteps. They’re both incredibly decorative, but they have key differences in their growing habits. Learn which is best for you and your garden alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

A lovely plant wall with thriving foliage of various colors, placed near bushes with pretty blooms

Ornamental Gardens

How To Create a Showstopping Plant Wall

Growing vertically maximizes space while enriching a living or garden area. They screen structures with dynamic visual appeal and limitless arrangements. Explore plant wall inspiration with gardening expert Katherine Rowe to energize our vertical realms.

Wedding table decorated with gold candlesticks and elegant floral arrangements of pastel pink roses, pale peach delphiniums, pink-beige dahlias, and white flowers arranged in gold vases, showcasing our flower selection for Taylor Swift’s wedding.

Flowers

Our Dream Flower Picks for Taylor Swift’s Wedding

The princess of pop just entered her fiancée era! While we are still swooning over the engagement photos, we can't wait to see what our favorite cat lady will choose for her wedding flowers. Cut flower gardener and swiftie Melissa Strauss is dreaming of florals for Tay's big day!

A close-up shot of a dying purple flower and its foliage, placed in a pot, showcasing heat-stressed geraniums

Flowers

How to Perk Up Heat-Stressed Geraniums

Geraniums, or pelargoniums, are many gardeners’ favorite summer flowers! These South African native plants love the sun, but they can suffer from too much heat in the summertime. Keep your geranium plants happy with consistent care, as recommended by former nurseryman Jerad Bryant.