Ornamental Gardens

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

An image of a purple hydrangea in full bloom. It's a close up of a single hydrangea bloom, with many different petals. The petals are all purple on the outside, and transition to a deeper blue on the inside. Some of the flower petals have a hint of magenta.

Shrubs

15 Purple Hydrangea Varieties For Majestic Garden Appeal

Thinking of adding some purple hydrangeas to your garden, but aren't sure what to plant? There are many different options, so picking the perfect plant can be a bit confusing! In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago lists out her favorite purple hydrangea varieties you can grow!

An image of a perennial canna lily that has vibrant orange blooms. The flowers have an edge of yellow color all the way around, and there is green foliage that is out of focus in the background.

Flowers

Are Canna Lilies Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

Are you thinking of planting some canna lilies in your garden, but want to make sure they'll come back every year before you start putting them in the ground? In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley examines if these popular flowers are considered annual, biennial, or perennial plants!

A beautiful blooming Christmas Cactus indoors with white and red leaves coming off the plant itself.

Cacti & Succulents

How to Grow and Care For a Christmas Cactus

Thinking of adding a Christmas Cactus to your indoor or outdoor gardening space? These popular succulents aren't only popular during the holiday season. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton takes you through everything you need to know about the Christmas Cactus and their care.

A beautiful orange canna lily up close. You can see the green foliage in the background that's blurred out. The focus of the image is the orange flower that has a dark orange interior, with lighter orange ribbons on the exterior of each petal.

Flowers

11 Orange Canna Lily Varieties To Brighten Up Your Garden

Do you need to brighten up your flowerbeds this season? What better way to do so than adding some orange canna lilies to your garden! In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at her favorite varieties of orange canna lilies that will add plenty of personality to your flowerbeds this season!

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Shrubs

When Should You Prune Camellias Each Season?

Are you unsure when you should be pruning your camellias this season? Camellias can be tricky plants. There are certain times of year that are better for pruning, and some that you should avoid. In this article, we look at best times each season to prune camellias.

A shot of a developing cycad plant called Dioon Edule

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Dioon Edule

Dioon edule is a fascinating cycad and one of the most cold-hardy cycads out there. This cycad will add texture and form to any garden setting and they grow well in pots. Rachel Garcia explores its care both indoors and outside!

pink azaleas

Shrubs

11 Pink Azalea Varieties That Will Liven Up Your Garden

Are you thinking of planting some Pink Azaleas this season, but aren't sure which varieties will grow in your geographic location? There are plenty to choose from, which can make picking the right variety a bit confusing. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines her favorite pink azalea varieties, with names and pictures of each!

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Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Canna Lilies

Have you decided to plant some canna lilies this season but aren't quite sure where to start? Canna Lilies are beautiful flowering plants, that can grow quite tall. In this article, gardening expert Paige Folely walks through everything you need to know about canna lilies and their care.

pink camellias

Shrubs

17 Beautiful Pink Blooming Camellia Varieties

Looking to add some pink cameallias to your garden this season? Camellias are sometimes thought of as red-blooming shrubs, but there are plenty of camellias that bloom in beautiful shades of pink! In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through her favorite varieties of pink camellias, along with hardiness zones they will thrive in!

A close-up shot of a bloom of the moon flower

Vines

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Moon Flower

Moon flower is a stunning night-blooming vine well worth growing. These tropical moon vines are easy to grow and have impressive white flowers you'll want to see. Kelli Klein reveals the tips and tricks for its care.

delphinium varieties

Flowers

29 Different Delphinium Varieties You Can Plant This Season

Are you looking to add some delphinium to your garden but aren't sure what variety to pick? There are many different options, depending on the flower colors and plant type you are looking after. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through her favorite types of delphinium that you can grow!