Ornamental Gardens

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

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Ornamental Gardens

7 Hedge Plants That Look Gorgeous All Winter

When it comes to hedge plants, winter doesn’t have to be their demise. Multiple plants remain green through winter, or bear beautiful berries and flowers. Experienced gardener and master naturalist, Sarah Jay has seven plants that not only look great, but also serve the ecosystem!

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Flowers

9 Orchids With Unforgettable Fragrance

Not all orchids are created equal when it comes to scent. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares nine fragrant varieties that fill rooms with perfume, from coconut and chocolate to citrus and spice.

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Flowers

Is My Orchid Dead? How to Tell if It Will Bloom Again

That sad-looking orchid sitting on your windowsill might not be as doomed as you think. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to tell if your orchid is truly dead or just resting between bloom cycles, and what you can do to encourage reblooming.

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Cacti & Succulents

6 Christmas Cactus Types Worth Collecting

If you like Christmas cacti, you’ll be delighted to know there are varieties with different colors. That means you can collect Christmas cactus types of multiple kinds! Here, seasoned gardener Sarah Jay covers 5 types you should pop into your collection the next time you get a chance.