Ornamental Gardens

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

A beautiful pink blooming cattleya orchid growing in the garden. Green foliage is behind the flower, and the flower has purple petals with yellow stamens.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Cattleya Orchids

Looking to add some cattleya orchids to your indoor or outdoor garden this season? These tropical flowers are both popular, and stunning to look at. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through everything you need to know about cattleya orchids and their care.

A close up of an azalea with purple flowers blooming in a sunny garden. There are about twenty lavender blooms coming from one single shrub.

Shrubs

11 Purple Azalea Varieties For Beautiful Garden Color

Are you thinking of adding some purple azaleas to your garden this season but aren't quite sure where to start? These popular shrubs come in many shades of purple, and can add plenty of color to your garden this season. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago looks at her favorite varieties of azaleas that sport beautiful purple blooms!

Peonies

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Flowering Peonies

Are you thinking of growing some peonies in your garden this season? These flowering favorites are beloved by gardeners all over the world. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner takes you through each step of growing beauriful peonies in your garden as well as their care.

azaleas annual or perennial

Shrubs

Are Azaleas Considered Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Shrubs?

Thinking of planting azaleas but aren't sure if they will come back each year? Azaleas are beautiful flowering shrubs, and it's important to understand about their life cycle before you start planting. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines if azaleas are classified as annual, biennial, or perennial shrubs!

A picture of several different tulip varieties all blooming at the same time. There are flowers in pink, red, and yellow all vibrantly blooming in the spring.

Flowers

47 Different Types of Tulip Varieties For Your Flowerbeds

Thinking of adding some tulips to your flowerbeds this season? There are many different types of tulips to choose from, so picking just one or two can be a bit of a challenge! In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at her favorite types of tulips to add to your flowerbeds this season!

A close up of a gardener watering a canna lily plant with pink flowers. They are watering a plant with a spray bottle with a green top.

Flowers

How Much and How Often Should You Water Canna Lilies?

If you've added canna lilies to your garden this season, you may still be learning the care needs for this beautiful flowering plant. One of the most important factors is watering frequency. In this article, gardening expert Paige Folely walks through how much water your canna lilies need, and how frequently you should be watering them!

when to plant azaleas

Shrubs

When Should You Plant Flowering Azaleas?

Not sure when you should put your azaleas in the ground this season? Azaleas are beautiful flowering shrubs, but planting at the wrong time can cause a lack of blooms or even plant death. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines the best time to plant Azaleas in your garden.

red azaleas

Shrubs

11 Red Azalea Varieties For Bold Garden Color

Looking for some red azaleas to add to your garden? There are many azaleas that bloom with bold red color, so it's important to find the perfect variety for your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines some of the top red azalea varieties you can grow!

A close up of the hydrangea macrophylla growing in a garden with bright purple blooms. There are three clusters of flowers on this shrub. The cluster on the right is violet with blue at the center. The cluster on the left is less mature and similar in color, but with yellow at the flower centers. The third bloom is behind them out of focus.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Hydrangea Macrophylla

Hydrangeas are one of the most common garden shrubs. Within their species, Hydrangea Macrophylla is one of the most popular types that gardeners decide to plant. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through everything you need to know about this type of hydrangea and their care.

orchids indoors

Flowers

15 Tips For Growing Beautiful Orchid Flowers Indoors

Orchids can be picky about their growing conditions, which makes them great indoor flowers. There are also a few things you can do to maximize their blooms. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for growing beautiful orchids indoors!