Ornamental Gardens

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

dwarf sunflowers

Flowers

15 Dwarf Sunflower Varieties You Can Grow This Season

Are you thinking of adding some dwarf sunflowers to your garden this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? There are many types of smaller sunflower varieties that can brighten up just about any flower bed. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorite dwarf sunflower varieties!

black eyed susan perennial

Flowers

Are Black-Eyed Susans Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Flowers?

Black eyed susans are a favorite flower amongst many gardeners all over the world. But if you plant them once, will they come back? In this article, we take a deeper look at rudbeckia, and whether it's considered an annual, biennial, or perennial flowering plant based on the hardiness zone you are growing in.

plants with white and black flowers

Flowers

18 Plants With Stunning White and Black Flowers

If you are looking for plants that have both black and white flowers, but don't know where to start - you are in luck! There are several plants with white and black flowers you can add to your garden this season. In this article, we take a look at our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

Pansies in Garden

Flowers

Are Pansies Annual, Biennial, Or Perennial Flowers?

Thinking of adding some pansies to your garden, but want to know if they will come back each year, or if you'll be replanting them every season? Keep on reading to find out if pansies are considered annuals, biennials, or perennial flowers before you start adding them to your garden this year!

Flower planting under oak trees, having many vivid pink blooms on the base of an oak tree

Trees

17 Plants That Grow Beautifully Under Oak Trees

Are you looking for a few plants to grow underneath your oak trees this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? We've put together a compehensive list of our favorite plants that will grow well under oak trees. We've included plants for every hardiness zone from all different types and classifications.

Purple Dahlia in Garden

Flowers

21 Purple Dahlia Varieties To Grow This Season

Thinking of planting some purple dahlias this season, but aren't sure which ones to pick? There are many purple dahlia varieties to choose from, so why not plant a bunch of them together? In this article, we take a look at 21 of our favorite purple dahlia varieties, with names and pictures of each!

A beautiful display of petunias, presenting an array of striking hues from dark purple to glistening white. Set against a backdrop of lush, verdant leaves, these flowers create a captivating sight in the garden.

Flowers

How Long Will My Petunias Actually Last?

Not sure how long you can expect your petunias to last after they've been planted? In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley examines the average lifespan of a petunia, as well as how long you can expect them to stick around.

utah perennials

Ornamental Gardens

17 Perfect Perennial Plants for Utah Garden Spaces

Utah is a beautiful state with several diverse microclimates. This can make choosing the perfect perennial plants a bit of a challenge, given the climate variables. In this article, we take a look at our favorite perennial plants that are perfect for Utah gardens, regardless of where you reside in the state.

aster companions

Flowers

Aster Companion Plants: 15 Plants You Can Grow With Asters

Are you looking for some companions to grow with your beloved Aster flowers this season? There are many different options depending on where you've planted them. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros examines her favorite companion plants to pair with Asters in your garden this season!

New England Asters

Flowers

15 Tips For Growing Asters in Pots or Containers

Thinking of growing asters in Pots or containers this season but aren't sure where to start? There are a few tricks you can apply to ensure you can have a container full of these beautiful flowering perennials. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through her top tips for growing beautiful aster flowers in pots or containers!