Ornamental Gardens

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

Dendrobium Orchid Growing in Garden

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Dendrobium Orchids

Have you decided to add a Dendrobium Orchid plant to your indoor or outdoor garden? These interesting orchids can display beautiful blooms when they are properly cared for. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains everything you need to know about growing dendrobium orchids, including their maintenance and care needs.

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Cacti & Succulents

How to Grow and Care For Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana

Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana is one of the most popular varieties of Kalanchoe grown in home gardens, both indoors and outdoors. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss takes you through everything you need to know about growing Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana, including its maintenance and care requirements.

Purple vanda orchid blooming indoors after watering

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Vanda Orchids

Thinking of growing vanda orchids but aren't quite sure where to start? These popular flowers can be a bit picky about their growing environment. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through all you need to know about growing vanda orchids, including their maintenance and care.

Vibrant Orchids Blooming Outdoors

Flowers

11 Tips For Post Blooming Orchid Care

Not sure how to care for your orchid after it blooms? These sensitive flowers are notoriously picky about their maintenance routine, especially after they've bloomed. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for post-blooming orchid care.

A close-up shot of a shrub featuring vibrant dense flowers, placed near a window outdoors, showcasing which side of house to place hydrangeas

Shrubs

What Side of Your House Should You Plant Hydrangeas?

Trying to figure out what side of the house to plant your hydrangeas this season? Depending on where you plant them, plant placement can make or break your plants. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago looks at the sides of your house that get the best type of sun exposure for hydrangeas.

Bright orange epidendrum orchid growing outdoors in the garden sunlight

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Epidendrum Orchids

Thinking of growing epidendrum orchids but aren't quite sure where to start? These beautiful flowers have lovely blooms and are a favorite for many gardeners. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss takes you through all you need to know about growing epidendrum orchids and their maintenance needs.

Pink and Purple Hydrangeas Blooming in Garden

Shrubs

11 Hydrangea Care Myths Gardeners Shouldn’t Ignore

Are you confused by some of the gardening advice you get each season with your hydrangeas? In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago takes you through some of the most common hydrangea care myths you'll encounter while growing them in your garden.

Crassula Ovata plant in ceramic white pot with pink plastic watering can next to it

Cacti & Succulents

How Much and How Often Should You Water Jade Plants?

Do you have a Jade Plant in your indoor garden that you aren't sure how often you should water? These popular succulents can be a bit picky about their moisture levels. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through exactly how much water Jade Plants need, and how often you should be watering them.

A shot of a composition of pink colored flowers called cosmos

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Cosmos

Cosmos produces gorgeous, daisy-like flowers that are perfect cut flowers. These low-maintenance annuals self-seed and attract pollinators to the garden. Kelli Klein will present a detailed guide on all you need to grow them.

Overwintered hydrangea blooming for the first time in the spring

Shrubs

11 Tips For Getting Overwintered Hydrangeas to Rebloom

Are you trying to wake up your hydrangeas after a long winter slumber? Hydraneas will naturally rebloom as a part of their life cycle, but did you know there are some actions you can take to help them reach their bloom potential a little faster? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago provides her top tips for getting your hydrangeas to rebloom this spring!

A close-up shot of a small composition of developing Bearded Iris flowers, showcasing minnesota perennials

Flowers

21 Flowering Perennial Plants For Minnesota Gardens

Are you looking for a few perennials to add to your Minnesota Garden this spring? There are a number of cold climate perennials you can grow in the land of 10,000 lakes. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsener looks at some of her favorite Minnesota-friendly perennial plants.