Ornamental Gardens

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

Lovely delphiniums pots containers with a bee floating nearby, placed in an area with abundant sunlight

Flowers

How to Grow Delphiniums in Pots and Containers

Delphiniums are sought-after in gardens, but many gardeners assume they need large beds and plenty of space to thrive. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to successfully grow these showstoppers in containers, perfect for small spaces.

Young seedlings of homegrown French beans grow upright with the help of slender bamboo sticks used as DIY plant staking in garden soil.

Ornamental Gardens

7 DIY Staking Solutions for Tall, Floppy Plants

There are many different ways to support floppy plants. Whether you’re growing dahlias or milkweed, these staking solutions work well to keep your crops upright, supported, and perky. Backyard gardener Jerad Bryant shares seven DIY staking solutions for leaning plants.

A woman’s gloved hand waters freshly transplanted arborvitae trees using a hose with a gentle sprinkle nozzle.

Trees

When and How Much to Water Arborvitae

Arborvitaes are native, evergreen trees with upright, narrow, and columnar structures. These conifers need consistent moisture to thrive, and they’re less drought-tolerant than other evergreens. Learn how much and how often to water your arborvitae trees alongside former nurseryman Jerad Bryant.

Two tall, narrow rocky mountain junipers with dense blue-green foliage grow upright in a garden landscape.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Rocky Mountain Juniper

Looking for a tough evergreen tree? The Rocky Mountain juniper is just the one for you! It features aromatic leaves, decorative berries, and ridged bark. It’s native to the U.S. and easy to care for, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in western states.

Clusters of deep pink and golden tubular flowers bloom among green, oval leaves on mildew-resistant honeysuckle vines.

Vines

7 Powdery Mildew-Resistant Honeysuckle Varieties

Honeysuckle captivates with vertical interest and pollinator action. With non-invasive, disease-resistant varieties, the low-maintenance vines grow with easy vigor. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores powdery-mildew-resistant honeysuckles to enjoy for extended flowering.

Clematis vine with drooping, blackened stems and shriveled leaves showing signs of sudden wilting.

Vines

Clematis Wilt Disease: Identification and Treatment

While relatively carefree, clematis sometimes falls victim to a species-specific disease that causes quick wilting and dieback. Clematis wilt pops up right before the beautiful blooms open. Explore what the fungal disease looks like, as well as prevention, with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.