Ornamental Gardens

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

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Flowers

32 Unexpected Poinsettia Varieties to Try this Season

Are you looking to grow colorful novelty poinsettias this winter? In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum takes you through the most unexpected poinsettia varieties to try this season. From multicolor beauties to adorable rarities, these lesser-known poinsettias will add endless style to your indoor spaces.

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Flowers

9 Ways to Revive a Dying Orchid

Orchids are bred and hybridized to be exotic, long-blooming houseplants, but sometimes they are finicky. We may fall behind on meeting specific needs and find ourselves with a declining beauty that needs a fresh start. Explore the potential of bringing an orchid back to health with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Bulbs

How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs in Water: 9 Expert Tips

Amaryllis are gorgeous interior additions during the holidays. Their quick-growing blooms are easy to force in water for a striking display. Follow a few key steps with garden expert Katherine Rowe to get your bulbs growing in water and for enjoyment beyond the season.

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Ornamental Gardens

9 Ways to Add More Evergreen Color to Your Landscape

From the ground up, evergreens add a splash of all-season color and interest in form, texture, and features. It’s easy to incorporate these solid foundations of the landscape, whose appeal lasts well beyond winter. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring evergreens with heightened colorful attributes and how to give them a garden presence.

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Bulbs

9 Tips to Avoid Amaryllis Bulb Rot This Season

Amaryllis bulbs offer highly decorative flowers both indoors and outdoors. You may face frustrating challenges when growing them indoors, though they’re easily manageable with the right care. Prevent issues like bulb rot with these nine tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

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Ornamental Gardens

9 Winter Hydrangea Care Tips

Although bare and leafless, hydrangea stems work throughout the winter to prepare their spring blooms. Give them extra care this cold season so they produce dozens of flower clusters next year! These nine winter care tips from seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant will ensure your hydrangea stays safe and sound despite recurring frosts.