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Ornamental Gardens

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

This rose mallow plant boasts a large, striking flower with ruffled white petals streaked with bold cherry-red veins and a deep crimson center, surrounded by lush, purple leaves.

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17 Beautiful Rose Mallow Varieties to Plant in September

Rose mallows are among the largest-blooming perennials, with giant flowers and fanning petals. Native species and their cultivars bring vertical color, form, and texture to a variety of garden spaces in the ground and containers. September is the perfect time to add the pollinator-attracting specimens, which range from small and compact to tall and narrow in a range of reds, pinks, roses, and whites. Explore beautiful selections of hardy hibiscus with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A cluster of delicate pink flowers, with numerous small blossoms tightly packed together, surrounded by green leaves.

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15 Most Popular Roses of All Time

Roses are, hands down, the most famous and popular of all flowers. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss has uncovered the best of the best. Read on for some of the most popular varieties of all time.

The Fritillaria meleagris features lance-shaped green leaves and distinctive, nodding flowers with a checkered pattern in shades of purple.

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17 Fritillaria Varieties to Plant This Season

Fritillaria, or fritillary plants, are hardy perennial bulbs that sprout flowers off drooping peduncles. They’re native to North America, Europe, and Asia, so there are native and non-native varieties for your garden. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in discovering these 17 fritillaria bulbs you can plant this year for spectacular, fragrant, and bright-colored blooms.

Berberis aquifolium is a native evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves with spiny edges and clusters of bright yellow flowers.

Shrubs

15 Native Evergreen Shrubs to Boost Your Landscape’s Year-Round Appeal

Are you looking for some shrubbery that retains its foliage for year-round value? Needled evergreens aren’t the only plants that hold their leaves throughout the winter months. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 15 native broadleaf evergreen shrubs to spruce up your landscape, no matter the weather.

Divide hydrangeas using healthy plants, with many heads of dainty flowers with various colors in a sunny area

Shrubs

How to Divide Hydrangeas in 6 Simple Steps

Hydrangeas are quite easy to divide and replant to increase their numbers. The more common varieties of big-leaf hydrangeas are easy and rewarding to divide. Follow these simple steps to learn how to do this with Wendy Moulton.

A blooming shrub roses in September with vibrant pink flowers stands tall, its lush green leaves providing a rich contrast to the clusters of pink, delicate, fully open blossoms.

Shrubs

17 Best Shrub Roses to Plant in September

September is prime for planting roses, and bushy, vigorous shrub roses are no exception. These hardy and reliable shrub selections flower prolifically with graceful forms. Enjoy the easy care, full petals, and range of extended color of shrub varieties. Explore exceptional species and hybrids to plant in September with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A decorative composition of flowers in woven baskets of a garden

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Annual vs. Perennial Chrysanthemums: Which Kind Do You Have?

Chrysanthemum shrubs decorate grocery store shelves from late summer through winter. After buying one of these plants, you may wonder if it’s an annual or a perennial and if it’ll overwinter in your yard. Wonder no more, as you’ll discover what kind of chrysanthemum you have alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

arge green leafy rosettes with vibrant pink and white centers, surrounded by deeply veined ruffled leaves, flourishing in a lush garden bed.

Ornamental Gardens

11 Varieties of Ornamental Cabbage for Your Fall Garden

Like ornamental kale, ornamental cabbage brings high color and texture to the cool-season garden. Softly rounded leaves in shades from white to violet add seasonal decor in spring and fall, and they overwinter in mild climates. The open rosettes resemble petals unfurling. Explore colorful cabbage selections with unique forms and foliage with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A beautifully arranged circular stone planter featuring a vibrant mix of white, pink, and purple flowers, with lush green grass surrounding it.

Ornamental Gardens

9 Tips for Boosting Your Garden’s Curb Appeal This Fall

With the casual beauty of fall comes the opportunity to invigorate the landscape with a fresh foundation for the season. This time of year, simple maintenance tasks promote long-term garden health, while autumnal themes and natural aesthetics make it fun, festive, and inviting. Explore how to boost your home’s curb appeal in streamlined ways with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A stunning mix of pink coneflowers with spiky purple-blue globethistle blooms, set against lush green foliage, creating a vibrant summer garden scene.

Ornamental Gardens

9 Drought-Tolerant Plant Combinations to Plant in September

Pairing plants is one of the most fun aspects of gardening. Balancing color, texture, and form for a pleasing composition is just part of the process—the other is matching growing requirements and climate conditions. Drought-tolerant plants are increasingly important in conserving water and maintenance while thriving across wide-growing areas. Options abound for waterwise planting arrangements, perfect for September planting. Explore a few of the best with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.