Ornamental Gardens

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

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Flowers

How and When to Cut Back Lupine Flowers

Lupines bring waves of captivating, easy color to the spring and summer garden. With simple and strategic cutback, we can foster more blooms, control seeding, and prep for winter. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to trim lupines to get the best of the short-lived perennials.

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Ornamental Gardens

13 No-Fuss Patio Plants That Look Good All Summer

Vibrant summer patio containers don’t have to require constant maintenance. If you choose reliable plants that thrive in pots, you’ll have months of color with minimal fuss. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the best picks for patios that almost take care of themselves.

A list of plumeria varieties, with soft petals with pink hue and yellow shaded centers

Flowers

15 Gorgeous and Fragrant Plumeria Varieties You Can Grow

Plumerias are exotic, tropical, flowering trees loved for their extra fragrant clusters of beautiful flowers. They are easy to care for and add a fun vacation vibe to the garden and potted plant collection. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss as she tells about stunning varieties that look and smell amazing.

Twining cypress vines with soft, fern-like foliage and bright crimson blossoms form a delicate tangle in the garden.

Vines

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Cypress Vine

Climbing, twining cypress vines reach epic heights! These annual flowering plants are incredible additions to the home garden. Plant a few seeds this spring and watch the vines spread all summer. Join expert grower Jerad Bryant in learning to plant, grow, and care for this morning glory relative.

One of the unique clematis varieties, this plant features layered purple and green ruffled blooms with spiky centers above dark green foliage.

Vines

9 Unique and Showy Clematis Varieties to Grow this Season

Clematis, with diverse flower forms, colors, and detailing, bring outstanding beauty and vertical interest as they vine and climb. Unique varieties go above and beyond to enchant with swirling layers of petals and draping clusters. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights unique clematis varieties to plant now for years of enjoyment.

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Flowers

Are Coffee Grounds Good For Dahlias?

Coffee grounds, used correctly, bring benefits for dahlias in the way of soil improvement. They may even help prevent slugs, a common pest offender. The key is using them in the right applications and amounts, rather than what we might expect. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how, and how not, to use coffee grounds around the beloved blooming perennials.

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Vines

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Pruning Clematis

Clematis pruning may seem daunting, as there are hundreds of clematis varieties to consider! Fear not, as this guide breaks down the pruning process in an easy-to-follow format. Join former landscaper Jerad Bryant to learn how and when to prune your clematis this year.

A close-up shot of a small composition of purple colored flowers on a planter, showcasing how to plant clematis on pots or containers

Vines

How to Grow Clematis in Pots and Containers

Clematises use their climbing tendrils to grow high into the air. Though they love growing in the ground, they’re also perfect for pots and containers. Learn how to plant and care for potted clematis plants with these 10 simple steps.